Chapter 1
Chapter 1 — The day my sister-in-law tore up the debt papers, I caused the entire Giang family to collapse
The Husband Teared the Debt Paper Wanting to Lose 200,000 Yuan (about 720 million), I Just Made One Phone Call, 8 Company Projects That Are Faded The husband's sister, right in front of the whole family, brutally tore the debt paper into pieces. The mother-in-law was so happy that she slapped her thighs and laughed:
“My daughter is really smart!”
My sister-in-law's husband also joined in mocking:
“Sister-in-law, just give up.”
The whole room burst into laughter, as if they were watching a monkey game for fun. I didn't say a single word. Just quietly took out my phone and sent a text message. Twenty minutes later. The husband sat down on the ground, his face pale.
"Dad! Mom! It's done! The company's eight projects have all been canceled! The partner said our family has a reputation problem!"
I slowly stood up, the corners of my lips curled up faintly.
"If you don't pay the debt, where do you have the face to do business?"
"200,000 yuan? There's no 200,000 yuan? I've never seen it!"
My sister-in-law, Giang Lam, right in front of all the relatives. Hold the debt paper with your own signature. Slowly tear into pieces. White pieces of paper flew away like snow. Falling all over the expensive red wooden table. On her face was a blindingly proud smile. My mother-in-law, Trieu Que Lan, was so happy that she hit her thigh hard. The high-pitched voice almost tore through the air in the banquet room.
“My daughter is really smart!”
"In what era do you still write debt papers? It's just a piece of paper!"
Her brother-in-law's husband, Vuong Hao, also immediately followed suit. His fat face broke into a flattering smile.
“Sister-in-law, stop it.”
"Think of it as lucky money for Ms. Lam, accept the bad luck."
The whole room burst into laughter. The Giang family's relatives burst into laughter. The shrill laughter felt like countless needles piercing my eardrums. Their eyes looked at me full of mockery and ridicule. It's like watching a monkey perform a trick. And I'm the stupidest clown on stage. My husband, Giang Phong, sat next to me. He gently pulled the corner of my shirt, lowering his voice.
“Tran Hi, stop it.”
“Today is your sixty-year-old birthday, don't make a fuss.”
Those two words again. I looked at him. His eyes avoided, from beginning to end he did not dare to look directly at me. That's 200,000 yuan. It was money for surgery that saved my mother's life. Half a year ago, Giang Lam's company lacked revolving capital. She knelt in front of me, crying until her eyes and nose were wet, saying she only borrowed it for a week and would definitely pay it back. She also said she had found a new investor. The contract is about to be signed. I took all the money I intended to pay for my mother's hospital bills and gave it to her. At that time, Giang Phong was also present. He even patted his chest in assurance.
“My sister is not that type of person, don't worry.”
A week later, I asked for money. Giang Lam said there was some problem with the project and asked me to wait more. A month later, I came again. She said the customer was too difficult and the plan was being revised. Half a year has passed. My mother's illness could not last any longer. Today is the mother-in-law's sixtieth birthday party. All family members were present. I thought that in front of so many people, she would be more or less embarrassed. I'm too naive. Not just shameless. She even trampled on my last bit of dignity. Along with that debt note.
“Tran Hi, you are just an outsider marrying into the Giang family.”
“Eat at our house, stay at our house.”
"Now you still want to extort money from this house? What do you mean?" Huh?"
My mother-in-law pointed straight at me and scolded me.
“Or do you want to use that money to support your dying mother?”
The blood in my body immediately froze. My heart felt like it was being squeezed by a cold hand. It hurts so much that I can't breathe. I turned to look at Giang Phong. Hope he speaks a fair sentence. But he just bowed his head lower. The chopsticks in his hand unconsciously poked into the bowl of rice.
“Mom, please stop saying a few words…”
His voice was as small as a mosquito.
“Am I wrong?”
“Your mother is truly a bottomless pit!”
"It's eight generations of bad luck for us in the Giang family to marry you!"
The mother-in-law's voice became increasingly shrill. Giang Lam crossed her arms and smiled coldly at me.
“Tran Hi, don't be so arrogant.”
“That year you voluntarily lent it to me.”
“I didn't force you.”
“Now you want to slander me? Dream!”
She pulled out a wad of red money from her pocket. About 10,000 yuan. Then threw it hard on the table.
“I saw you were pitiful, so I gave you alms.”
“Go buy your mother a nicer coffin.”
“As for the rest, don't bother.”
The stack of money hit the table with a heavy "pop" sound. A few sheets even flew straight into the bowl of soup in front of me. The red bills were quickly stained by grease. The room burst into uncontrollable laughter. Humiliation washed over me like a rising tide. But I don't cry. Also don't cause trouble. I just quietly looked at them. Look at the bitter face of your mother-in-law. Look at Giang Lam's arrogant smile. Look at Vuong Hao's gloating look. My eyes stopped on Giang Phong's face. From start to finish. He never raised his head to look at me. I didn't say a word. Right before everyone's eyes. I slowly took out my phone. Unlock the screen. Find that phone number. Send a message. Very short message. Only three words.
“It's possible.”
Sent successfully. I put the phone away and put it back on the table. After all is done. I raised my head again. Calmly look at Giang Lam. She looked at me until she felt guilty. But still trying to stiffen my neck.
“What are you looking at?”
“Not satisfied?”
"If you're not convinced, you have no evidence!"
I didn't reply. Just pick up your chopsticks and pick up a piece of food. Slowly put it into your mouth. Chew slowly. As if nothing had happened. Time passes minute by second. The laughter in the room gradually subsided. Maybe they think. The drama has ended. The monkey has already been entertained enough. Giang Lam proudly picked up the glass of wine. Dinh pays a glass of respect to her mother-in-law.
“Mom, I wish you…”
She hadn't finished her sentence yet. The phone is placed on the table. Suddenly ringing frantically.