Chapter 1 — The Stolen Heir For Thirty Years

The husband's parents called the whole family together and announced with a smile: "Our family has 5 houses, all of them are left to the eldest brother, they need to be taken care of."

"The second guy has a future, he doesn't need our help."

My mother-in-law held my hand, her voice was gentle but cold:

"You guys are still young, in the future you will strive for yourself, don't worry about the little things at home."

The eldest brother also pretended to be polite:

“Little brother, you don't mind, do you?”

My husband burst out laughing, stood up and clapped his hands:

“Don't mind, don't mind, just accept it.”

Before I could speak, he continued, his voice so calm that people couldn't guess:

“Mom, you're right.”

Then he suddenly changed his tone:

“But there's something I think you should know.”

He pulled out two mobilization decision sheets and placed them firmly on the table.

“My wife and I have been transferred to Nanjing.”

He stopped for a moment, looked straight at his parents, each word clear:

"The future care... is left to you."

The smiles on the parents-in-law's faces stiffened immediately, as if frozen in mid-air. The eldest brother's entire family immediately changed color and jumped up, their previous pretense shattered and nothing remained. There are things that they think are "given for free". But in this life there is no way to enjoy all the good things, and the obligations are pushed to others. This game… My husband turned the table over too neatly. 01 Breaking Point My mother-in-law, Luu My Lan, is in a particularly good mood today. The wrinkles on her smiley face were so layered, like a blooming chrysanthemum. She even deliberately told the only maid in the house to cook a full table. The whole family sat together, neatly around the red wooden round table. Father-in-law, Chu Chinh Duc, sitting in the chair, gently cleared his throat. My husband Chu Vu and I sat below, opposite were eldest brother Chu Cuong and sister-in-law Vuong Cam. Along with their pampered precious son, Chu Thien.

"Today I called everyone here because I have a big happy story to announce."

Luu My Lan smiled, her eyes shifting back and forth between the two brothers. My heart twitched slightly. Times like these... usually nothing good happens. Chu Cuong and Vuong Cam glanced at each other, the corners of their lips could not hide their smugness. Obviously, they already knew the inside story. It's just me and Chu Vu... like two people on the outside.

“Your father and I have discussed it.”

Luu My Lan raised her voice, carrying a smug grace.

“My house is in the inner city with 5 apartments.”

“The locations are all beautiful, combined it's about more than 30,000,000 yuan.”

I lowered my eyes and quietly took a sip of tea. Okay, the main stage is about to begin.

"These 5 houses will be left to eldest brother Chu Cuong in the future."

One sentence, like a thunderclap in the middle of the dining room. My hand holding the cup of tea tightened slightly. Vuong Cam was immediately so excited that his face turned red and he almost wanted to stand up. Chu Cuong pretended to refuse:

“Mom, how can that be, we have to leave some for my brother.”

His mouth said that, but the greed in his eyes almost overflowed.

“What do you know!”

Chu Chinh Duc slammed the table, his voice lowered.

"Your brother's health is not good, his work is normal, he is still young, there is a lot of pressure, he needs our help."

He stopped for a moment, his eyes turned to Chu Vu.

"The second son is different. He has had a future since he was young, graduated from a prestigious university, has a stable job, and has an iron rice bowl from the government."

“There is no need for this little fortune, also live very well.”

The words sounded so dignified. Make bias a matter of course. Luu My Lan immediately continued, pulling my hand, her voice full of "kindness". Her hands were dry and dry, like the bark of an old tree.

“Tieu Tinh, you are a sensible person.”

"You are still young, the road ahead is still long, you must try yourself."

"Don't miss the little things at home, you don't have the will to progress."

I almost laughed out loud. 5 houses, more than 30,000,000 yuan... called "a little stuff"? Is this not for nostalgia? Obviously, it directly deprived us of our inheritance rights. Vuong Cam on the side also added fish sauce and salt:

“That's right, sister-in-law, you see my children will go to school in the future, get married, what do they not need money for? Both of us are educated people with high incomes, so we definitely understand."

I was just about to open my mouth to refute. Chu Vu, who was sitting next to me, suddenly stood up. A bright smile appeared on his face and he clapped his hands vigorously.

“Good! So cool!”

The whole family froze and turned to look at him. I also ch. quiet. What reaction is this? Chu Vu smiled even brighter and turned to his brother:

“Brother, congratulations, just accept it, I absolutely have no opinion!”

He turned to look at me, his eyes carrying a command that no argument was allowed. The words I was about to say... were choked by that look. My heart, little by little, sank to the bottom. I thought we were on the same front line. Unexpectedly... the first person to surrender was you.

"See, it's still our second son who understands things!"

Luu My Lan smiled proudly. Chu Chinh Duc also nodded with satisfaction. Chu Cuong and Vuong Cam were even happier, looking at Chu Vu as if they were looking at a fool. I'm planning to ignore everything and say everything straight. Chu Vu took another step forward and clapped his hands again. His voice is clear and clear.

“Mom is right! We are still young, we must strive for ourselves!”

“But before everyone goes through the procedures to transfer the house's name to the eldest brother…”

The smile on his face gradually receded. His eyes became cold.

“There is something I think… everyone should know.”

This sentence just ended. The smiles on everyone's faces... stiffened at the same time. 02 Mobilization Order The atmosphere in the dining room... froze in an instant. The joy just now was as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on it, instantly disappearing without a trace. All eyes turned to Chu Vu. Chu Chinh Duc frowned, his voice full of annoyance.

“What? Make it such a mysterious color?

Luu My Lan also withdrew her smile, her face began to lose its natural expression.

“Chu Vu, what's wrong with you today? If you have something, say it directly.”

Chu Cuong and Vuong Cam were staring at us, their eyes alert. It was as if we were afraid we would overturn the bet at the last minute. Chu Vu did not pay attention to them. He slowly opened the briefcase and took out two red envelopes with official stamps. The envelope is still sealed. But his movements... carried a strange sense of solemnity. He placed two envelopes parallel on the turntable in the middle of the table. Gently push one. The envelope slowly turned in front of my parents.

“What is it?”

Luu My Lan frowned and asked.

"Parents, just open it and see for yourself, you'll know."

Chu Vu's voice was so calm that it was... cold. Chu Chinh Duc suspiciously picked up an envelope. Tear the seal and pull out the paper inside. Just one look— His expression immediately changed. Pupils constricted, lips parted, as if she had just seen something unbelievable.

“What this… is…”

His hands trembled, pointing to the paper. Luu My Lan was impatient and grabbed it.

“What are you doing so much…”

She bent down to look— Her whole body stiffened. Vuong Cam couldn't help but lean over to take a look. As soon as she saw the words on the paper clearly, she let out a short scream:

“Mobilization order?!”

Those two words are like a rock thrown into a lake, causing waves to surge. Chu Cuong no longer pretended and immediately rushed forward.

“Chu Vu… you… you plan to move?”

Chu Vu nodded, his face expressionless.

“More precisely… us.”

He glanced at me. Luu My Lan seemed to have just woken up, trembling as she held the remaining envelope. She frantically tore it open and pulled out the documents inside. Obviously my name. Unit, position, transfer location... write each word clearly.

“Hua Tinh… I also…”

Her voice trembled to the point of being lost. Finally, I can speak up. I stood up and smiled at the two of them.

“Yes, mother. You and Chu Vu both received transfer orders and will move to Nanjing next month."

A city more than 1,000 km away from here. Flying takes 2 hours, speedboat takes 5 hours. That distance... says a lot. This means we won't be able to go home as often. That means everything in the house... will no longer concern us. And it also means…