Chapter 13 — The Fish Was Dumped Into The Trash, The Marriage Also Ended

In the classroom. Someone laughed. There were also people who were silent. Manh Tinh sat in the last row and gave me a thumbs up. The court's verdict came faster than I thought. Divorce petition is approved. The house belongs to me. I continue to pay the remaining loan. Luc Minh Xuyen and the Luc family must move within the prescribed time limit. He must repay part of the large sums of money he arbitrarily transferred to Luc Giai Giai and his mother during the marriage. The amount is not too huge. But it was enough to make the Luc family feel heartbroken. Date of receipt of judgment. Luc Minh Xuyen was waiting for me downstairs. He lost a lot of weight. Even the cuffs of the vest were frayed.

“Can we talk?”

I stopped walking.

“I will move.”

“I'm not fighting over the house anymore.”

“I will pay the money slowly.”

He smiled bitterly.

“Now you talk to me like a stranger.”

I didn't reply. He took out a lunch box from his pocket.

“I tried making sweet and sour carp.”

The lid of the box opens. Inside was a fish crushed into several pieces. The sauce is also dark.

“I did it three times.”

“But still not delicious.”

He looked at me. In my eyes, ingratiation comes too late.

“I used to cook rice.”

“I never thought it would be difficult.”

“My mother said I was idle at home.”

“I thought so too.”

“Now I live alone in a rented room.”

“I can't even cook porridge.”

I closed the lid of the box.

“Can learn.”

“Nam Chi...”

“Do we really have no chance left?”

Just those two words. It was like all the strength was drained from his body.

“My mother wants to see you.”

“No see.”

“Giai Giai also knows it's wrong.”

“That's her problem.”

He stood silent for a long time. Then suddenly said:

“That fish…”

“You shouldn't have let your mother dump you.”

I looked at him.

“It's not just that you're wrong.”

“I know.”

“I don't know.”

“I just realized that from now on no one will pay my bills for me anymore.”

His hand slowly dropped. I walked by. A call was heard from behind.

“Hua Nam Chi.”

"Happy birthday."

I don't stop. My birthday has passed a long time ago. The things he remembers. It all came too late. The day the Luc family moved. Many people in the residential area stood and watched. Mother-in-law hugs cotton blanket. The mouth still kept cursing.

“In this house for five years.”

“And yet there is no more love left.”

“Whoever marries that kind of woman is unlucky.”

Moving staff urge:

“Auntie, the elevator is here.”

Luc Giai Giai was dragging two suitcases. No makeup. The whole person looked gray and haggard. Just saw me. She immediately rushed forward.

“I will pay for the porcelain plate set.”

“Can you tell Trieu Minh not to sue me?”

"For Trieu Minh's matter, find Trieu Minh."

“But his mother is now booking a party at your restaurant!”

“If you just say one word, she will definitely listen!”

“I have no obligation to help you.”

Luc Giai Giai was so impatient that he cried.

“I can't find a job anymore.”

“Everyone on the internet says I'm a thief.”

“Who else will accept me?”

“Then start by paying off your debt.”

The mother-in-law stood next to her and cursed loudly:

“Don't beg for it!”

“He's looking forward to seeing his house become a laughing stock!”

I looked over at her.

“Leave the furniture behind.”

“Before selling the house others, I will handle it myself.”

The mother-in-law was so angry that she wanted to rush forward, but was held back by Luc Minh Xuyen. He looked at me.

“We're leaving.”

“I take care of my health.”

I nodded. The elevator door slowly closed. The house was finally empty. I walked into the kitchen. The trash can has been replaced a long time ago. But on the tile floor there is still a faint oil stain that cannot be completely washed away. I squatted down. Holding the towel for a long time. At that moment, Manager Chu called.

“The customer who was a single mother last time still wanted to buy this house.”

“She said if she agreed, she would buy it at the listed price.”

I stood up. Look at the empty living room.

“Not for sale anymore.”

The other end of the line was a bit surprised.

“Are you sure?”

“I will live on my own.”