Chapter 3 — The Day I Stopped Fasting, They Lost Everything

I glanced at him, as if looking at someone not worth worrying about.

“Just when I decided to add my sister's name to the house book.”

“Chu Hao, I told you, my parents do business.”

"I grew up in that environment, the thing I learned most clearly was to cut losses promptly and protect my rights."

“You thought I was on the first floor, only counting one house.”

“But actually I was standing on the fifth floor, starting to recalculate all the assets between us.”

His face was as white as paper. The eyes looking at me were full of fear and strangeness. As if you never knew me. That's right. The girl, formerly named Hua Tinh, died the moment she saw the words "Chu Le" on the contract. As for me now, I only have one goal. And take back everything that belongs to you. The noisy drama in the trading room ended in Chu Hao's complete defeat. He wanted to keep me, but was politely taken aside by the security guard. I held the house purchase contract, amidst countless complicated looks, walked straight out. The sunlight is just beautiful. The air carries the smell of freedom. I didn't go home, but went straight to my parents' company. I told the whole story, not missing a single detail. My mother was so angry that she hit the table.

“The Chu family is really too much!”

“Do they think our daughter is a soft persimmon that she can squeeze any way she wants?”

"You did it right! This kiss won't end anymore!"

My dad is much calmer. He took a drag of his cigarette, pondered for a moment before speaking.

“Tinh Tinh, you did a very good job on the pre-marital property notarization.”

“Now we have the initiative.”

"As for the 300,000 yuan bride price, they can't take it away even if they want to take it away."

I nodded.

“Dad, Mom, I want to handle this myself.”

“What the Chu family owes me, I will reclaim every penny.”

My parents looked at each other, clear satisfaction in their eyes.

“As expected of a daughter of the Hua family.” My father extinguished his cigarette.

"If you need anything, tell your family, the lawyer I hired for you is the best in the city, just do it boldly."

With my family standing behind me, my heart is even stronger. In the afternoon, I received a call from a lawyer.

“Miss Hua, I have contacted Ms. Liu Yumei.”

“The other party's attitude is very tough, refusing to pay 300,000 yuan.”

“She said it was a bride price, if you don't get married, you have to return it.”

I laughed coldly.

“She calls that a bride price?”

"The agreement clearly states that the bridegroom's family will pay a dowry of 188,000 yuan and the bride's family will pay a dowry of 300,000 yuan."

“My family paid 500,000 yuan as a deposit, but where is their 188,000 yuan?”

"I haven't seen even a penny. What right does she have to ask me for money?"

The lawyer on the other end of the line laughed.

“I understand, Miss Hua.”

“I will clearly convey your meaning and the relevant legal terms to the other side.”

“If they still refuse to do so, we will directly sue.”

“Okay, I'm sorry to bother you.”

Hanging up, I took a deep breath. I know, this war has just begun. Liu Ngoc Mai and Chu Hao will not give up easily. In the evening, my doorbell rang. My mother looked through her magic eyes and her face immediately darkened.

“That mother and daughter have arrived.”

I walked out and opened the door. Liu Ngoc Mai and Chu Hao stood outside. On her face, there was no longer the aggressive look when calling, replaced by a sickeningly fake smile. He also carried fruit and nutritious food in his hand.

“Oh, in-laws, we are here to visit.”

“Tieu Tinh, little girl Hey, why do you make such a big deal out of just saying one word?”

"It's not much of a story, but you still invite a lawyer to make outsiders laugh."

As she spoke, she was about to squeeze in. My mother stood at the door, not allowing me to enter.

“Our house is small and cannot accommodate an adult like you.”

Luu Ngoc Mai's smile stiffened. Chu Hao quickly stepped forward to make peace.

“Auntie, don't be angry, it's my fault.”

"Me and Tieu Tinh just had a little argument, don't take it to heart."

He turned to me, his eyes filled with pleading.

“Tieu Tinh, can we go inside and talk?”

“Don't let the neighbors see and laugh.”

I looked at him. Just a little quarrel? Secretly add your sister's name to the wedding house, call it a little quarrel? Invite a lawyer, send documents, call it a joke? I didn't say anything, just took a step back and let them enter the house. I know they came today, it was definitely a "Hong Mon party". But I'm not afraid. This is my house, my yard. As soon as she entered the living room, Luu Ngoc Mai immediately started acting. She held my hand, tears in her eyes.

“Tieu Tinh, it's my fault, I'm sorry.”

"I'm just a country person, I don't understand much, I just want my children to be well."

"I really don't think much, I'm just afraid that Le Le will be bullied outside alone."

"If you don't like it, tomorrow I'll tell Chu Hao to delete his name right away, okay?"

She cried realistically, like a mother devoted to her children. If it were me before, I might have softened my heart. But unfortunately, I'm not like that anymore. I withdrew my hand, my voice was faint.

“No need.”

"That room 101, the name of the Chu family is written on it, so let the Chu family keep it."

“I can't reach it.”

Luu Ngoc Mai's crying stopped. Chu Hao was impatient: “Tieu Tinh! My mother has already apologized, what else do you want?”

"About the house, let's listen to you. It's okay to erase the name, right?"

“So why did you still buy apartment 102? Just give it back and we can go back to the way we were before, okay?"

I looked at him, like I was looking at someone from another planet.

“Chu Hao, do you think everyone has to revolve around you?”

“If you want to add a name, add it. If you want to delete it, then delete it?”

“You think a house purchase contract is child's play, if you want to fix it, fix it?”

“Most importantly,” my voice cooled, “I don't want to 'go back to the way things were' with you anymore.”

Seeing that she couldn't be soft, Luu Ngoc Mai immediately turned her face away. She wiped her tears, stood up, revealing her true form.

“Hua Tinh! You don't have to be like that!"

“Is there anything about my son that is not worthy of you?”

“We humble ourselves to apologize, but you still set up a price?”

“I tell you, today you can either return apartment 1102 or return the 300,000 yuan bride price to my family!”