Chapter 3 — The Fish Was Dumped Into The Trash, The Marriage Also Ended

I follow. As soon as the door closed, he pushed a leave application form in front of me.

"Your mother-in-law just called me. She said your family had a big event today and asked me to approve half a day off for you."

I don't accept.

“I never asked for a break.”

Director Liu pushed his glasses.

"Family matters are still more important. Your work is already light, don't make family relationships too stressful."

I looked at the form that had already been filled in with my name.

“Dean, who filled out this form?”

He avoided my eyes.

“Your mother-in-law said you agreed.”

“So she asked for leave on my behalf, and you signed on my behalf?”

Director Liu's face immediately darkened.

"Hua Nam Chi, don't speak harshly like that. What's wrong with women taking care of the family? Your husband is the manager of a big, decent company. What's in it for you if you destroy your family?"

I picked up the application and tore it in half.

“This is not a leave application.”

“This is a fake document.”

Director Luu slammed the table.

“What attitude do you have?”

At that moment, the office door was pushed open. The person in charge of the branch, Tham Duong, stood at the door. She was wearing a gray suit, holding a check sheet in her hand.

“Director Luu, who gave you permission to let the employee's family sign the leave form?”

Director Liu immediately stood up.

“Director Tham, I'm just mediating a family conflict.”

Tham Duong glanced at me, then looked at the torn piece of paper on the table.

“The training center pays employees to work, not to go home and serve anyone.”

"Hua Nam Chi is working normally today. Please go out and fill in the morning meeting."

I nodded. Director Liu's face was extremely ugly.

“Director Tham, her family has caused chaos all the way to the reception desk.”

“Then call the police.”

I walked to the door and heard Tham Duong talking more behind me.

"Hua Nam Chi, this afternoon there is an old customer coming to try the cooking experience class. Please welcome."

I stopped.

“I'm not a cooking teacher.”

Tham Duong looked at me.

“Records state that she previously won the Gold Medal of the Young Chef Competition.”

Director Liu also raised his head. I put my hand in my pocket and touched an old key.

“That was a long time ago.”

“Having won a gold award is no small thing.”

Tham Duong closed the check sheet.

“Don't let housework trap you.”

Four o'clock in the afternoon. I had just seen off the trial guest when Luc Giai Giai brought her boyfriend and future mother-in-law. She wore a white dress. On my neck is my pearl necklace. I stood behind the reception desk and took a look.

“Take off the necklace.”

The man next to Luc Giai Giai frowned.

“Giai Giai, who is this?”

Luc Giai Giai immediately took his arm.

"My sister-in-law, Hua Nam Chi. She's angry with her family today, so don't pay attention."

Her future mother-in-law evaluated me from top to bottom.

"It turns out that you are Giai Giai's sister-in-law. I heard that just because of a plate of food, you want to sell the house, that's not a small temper."

I took out my phone and opened the bill.

“Luc Giai Giai, that necklace is a relic my mother left behind.”

“Are you going to take it down yourself now, or should I call security?”

Luc Giai Giai's face immediately changed.

“Sister-in-law, please don't go crazy in front of outsiders, okay?”

"Today we came to advise on the pre-marital etiquette course. You can a little professional?”

“And professional conduct does not include letting a thief carry someone else's relics and then strut around.”

Manh Tinh walked over from the side. Luc Giai Giai immediately became angry.

“Who is the thief? My brother said I can use whatever I want in the house!”

I looked over at her boyfriend.

“You heard me clearly, she admitted that she took my things without my consent.”

Her future mother-in-law's face immediately darkened.

“Giai Giai, didn't you say this necklace was an engagement gift that your brother bought for you?”

Luc Giai Giai opened his mouth.

“My brother said he would give it to me. He and his sister-in-law are family."

I opened the photo album on my phone. Inside are old photos of my mother wearing that necklace.

“My mother passed away ten years ago. This necklace is always locked in my jewelry box. Luc Giai Giai, last night you slept at my house, today you wore it out. You said Luc Minh Xuyen bought it, so tell him to get the receipt."

Several parents standing nearby all stopped. The future mother-in-law pulled Luc Giai Giai's hand away.

“You take it off first.”

Under everyone's gaze, Luc Giai Giai frantically reached out to remove the lock. The closer you are, the tighter the lock becomes. Suddenly... The pearl string broke. Each pearl rolled all over the floor. I immediately squatted down to pick it up. Luc Giai Giai also sat down, gritted his teeth and cursed softly:

“Hua Nam Chi, you ruined my engagement, I will not forgive you.”

I picked up a pearl.

“First, please compensate my mother for her necklace.”

The future mother-in-law's face turned pale.

“Giai Giai, what is going on at your brother's house? The house doesn't belong to my brother, and the necklace wasn't bought by my brother either. So what about the dowry car you said yesterday would be transferred to your name?

Luc Giai Giai panicked.

“Auntie, that car will definitely be mine. Your sister-in-law is just being strong, she can't leave your brother."

I stood up.

“That car is also in my name. If anyone dares to touch it, I will report it to the police.”

The man immediately let go of Luc Giai Giai's hand.

“Giai Giai, let's postpone the engagement for now.”

Luc Giai Giai's face turned pale.

“Trieu Minh, what do you mean?”

"My family needs a clean and decent daughter-in-law, not someone who takes away her sister-in-law's things to save face."

Luc Giai Giai rushed forward and tried to scratch me. Manh Tinh immediately blocked the front. When the security guard ran over, Luc Minh Xuyen also appeared. He pulled Luc Giai Giai back, turned around and shouted at me:

“Hua Nam Chi, do you have to force my sister to lose face before she agrees?”

I put the broken pearls in a tissue.

“She wore my mother's relics to meet someone else.”

Luc Minh Xuyen saw the crowd surrounding him and his tone softened.

“I will give you the necklace. Now follow me home and cancel the sale of the house."

“What can I get in return?”

He choked up.

“Don't always only care about money.”

I laughed.

“If you don't have money, be less generous on behalf of others.”

The house was listed for sale just three hours ago and someone made an appointment to view it. Seven o'clock in the evening. I took Manager Chu home. The living room has been cleaned. But in the kitchen trash can, the other fish was still there. Mother-in-law sat on the sofa, eyes red, swollen. Luc Giai Giai huddled in a corner scrolling through her phone. Luc Minh Xuyen stood on the balcony smoking. Seeing me leading someone in, he immediately put out his cigarette.

“Are you really bringing someone to see the house?”

The buyer is a newlywed couple. The wife looked towards the living room, looking very satisfied.

“The lighting is good, and it's close to the subway station.”

Her mother-in-law immediately rushed in front of her.

"No sale! This is my son's house!"

Manager Chu quickly explained:

“Auntie, the legal owner is Ms. Hua.”

Mother-in-law pointed straight at me.

"She is my daughter-in-law! Hers is also my son's!"

The young wife frowned.

“Uncle, the law doesn't count like that.”

Luc Minh Xuyen stepped forward and forced a smile.

"Sorry, my husband and I were arguing. She was just angry. The house is no longer for sale."

I gave the listing contract to the buyer. Luc Minh Xuyen immediately squeezed my wrist.

“Hua Nam Chi, don't force me.”

I bowed my head and looked at his hand.

“Let go.”

"If you want a divorce, it's fine, but the house has to be divided in half. Don't try to swallow it all."

The buyer and manager Chu both looked over. I calmly said:

"The deposit to buy a house is a pre-marital asset. The loan after marriage is also paid by me. Have you paid half yet?"

Luc Minh Xuyen gritted his teeth.

“I didn't put money in, but I put in love into this family.”

The young wife couldn't help but laugh. Her husband pulled her hand to remind her, but she still spoke:

"Brother, can love be exchanged for money to buy a house? If so, I'll go to the bank tomorrow and say a few nice words."