Chapter 9 — The new house code is 123110, I just looked at it and changed the lock

"But I don't have time now."

Her eye rims turned red.

"I thought he would at least choose his son."

"He just chose himself."

A wind blew. The baby woke up and cried loudly. Trinh Le bowed her head to comfort her child. Before turning to go upstairs, I said:

"Don't come downstairs to my house again."

"This place is my daughter's home."

She nodded slightly. November 15. Reconciliation Day. The court's mediation room is not large. White wall. A long table. Some chairs. Lawyer Chau and I sat on one side. Luc Hang and his lawyer sat opposite. He lost a lot of weight. The beard and mustache are also not shaved cleanly. Seeing me, he opened his mouth slightly, but no sound came out. The mediator is a female judge over fifty years old, wearing glasses. She opened the file.

"Miss Tham Niem requested a divorce on the grounds that her husband committed adultery during the marriage and had a child out of wedlock. Mr. Luc Hang, what is your opinion?"

Luc Hang's lawyer spoke first:

"My client believes that the relationship between husband and wife has not completely broken down, so he does not agree to divorce."

Lawyer Chau pushed the documents onto the table.

"This is our side's evidence."

He presented each part in turn.

"The first group of evidence, the paternity assessment report, proves that Luc Hang and Trinh Le's son have a father-son relationship."

Documents are put down. Luc Hang bowed his head.

"The second group, emails reporting children's health examinations, in which the guardian is clearly listed as Luc Hang."

Documents are put down. Luc Hang's fingers curled slightly.

"The third group, photos of online posts. Luc Hang used an anonymous identity to ask how to convince his wife to use the birth date of their illegitimate child as the password to lock the door to the new house."

The mediator raised his head and looked at him.

"Fourth group, chat content in group chat."

Lawyer Chau pulled out some pre-printed papers. Calm, clear voice:

"'From now on, every time I open the door, my son's birthday will be in first place. Even if she doesn't know, as long as I know, that's enough.'"

The entire mediation room fell silent. Lawyer Chau continued reading:

"'The son is the root of the family. My daughter also loves me, but not the same.'"

Luc Hang suddenly raised his head.

"Those words cannot be understood in such a way!"

The mediator tapped lightly on the table.

"Mr. Luc, let the lawyer finish his presentation."

Lawyer Chau continued:

"'When my son is a little older, I will find a chance to tell the truth. At that time, the matter is over, what else can she do? The house also belongs to me, she doesn't dare to make a fuss.'"

After that sentence is read out. Luc Hang's face was completely pale. Luc Hang's lawyer quietly asked him:

"Are these screenshots real?"

Luc Hang did not answer. The mediator looked at him.

"Mr. Luc, do you have any opinion on the authenticity of this evidence?"

Luc Hang's throat moved slightly.

"The fifth group of evidence, photos and videos recording entering and exiting the Ha Loan apartment complex, proves that Luc Hang frequently visits the residence of the woman involved."

"The sixth group of evidence, family expense records and bank statements, proves that Luc Hang hid the purpose of using his income for a long time and fixed living expenses for that woman."

Lawyer Chau pushed All evidence comes before the mediator.

"Our side believes that the couple's relationship has completely broken down, and that there is a serious error on the husband's part."

The mediator flipped through the documents for a long time. The sound of paper rubbing echoed each beat. Finally, Luc Hang spoke:

"I admit I made a mistake, but I don't agree to divorce. Chi Tu is still young, I love her too."

I looked at him.

"You love her, that's why you put her birth date after the birth date of your illegitimate child?"

His expression stiffened.

"It's just a code."

"To me, it's just a code."

I said calmly.

"But for me, it's such an insult that every day when I get home I have to press it myself."

His eye rims turned red.

"Niem Niem, after four years of being husband and wife, do you really not have any love left?"

I looked at him. Four years ago, when pursuing me, Luc Hang also looked at me like that. Bring a little favor. At that time, he had just graduated and his income was not high. Every time you go on a date, you have to go online to find discount coupons first.