Chapter 2 — The Stolen Heir For Thirty Years

Chu Vu finished speaking for me. He looked at Chu Cuong, his "sincere" smile so dazzling.

“Brother, congratulations.”

"Not only will you receive 5 houses, but you will also gain the exclusive right to take care of your parents for the rest of their lives."

"In the future, my parents' health... depends on me and my sister-in-law."

“We live in Nanjing, we really can't help ourselves.”

These words… Like a resounding slap. Straight into the faces of Chu Cuong and Vuong Cam. Vuong Cam's face immediately turned red like pig liver. She pointed at us, her voice shrill and shrill.

"You guys! You did it on purpose, right?"

"I knew in advance that the house would be divided, so I asked for a transfer, intending to avoid responsibility!"

I laughed coldly in my heart. Avoid responsibility? In the end… who is hiding? Yes, we are intentional. But I don't need to admit it. I just looked at her, my voice was light.

“Sister-in-law, this is not correct.”

"Chu Vu and I are both members of the unit, obeying and organizing is our responsibility."

“Do I have to give up my future in order to take care of my parents?”

“Actually… it was my parents who just said it.”

"Eldest brother is in poor health, has a normal job, has a lot of pressure, and needs to be around to take care of him."

"And we have a future and don't need to rely on family, so of course we shouldn't stay at home and enjoy ourselves, right?"

I returned almost every sentence they said verbatim. Each word... like each knife strike. Straight into them. Chu Chinh Duc's face was sometimes red, sometimes white. Luu My Lan is completely ch. quiet. Lips trembling, unable to utter a word. Only Chu Cuong was so angry that he stood up. He pointed straight at Chu Vu and shouted:

"Chu Vu! You ungrateful and ungrateful thing! What are you thinking!"

Chu Vu did not respond. Just looked at him coldly. That look... was so strange that even I was startled. I have never seen such a Chu Vu. Before now, he was always the "good guy" in the house. Obedient, understanding, never argued with his parents. But today... I'm like a lion that's been touched by a lion. Just when everyone thought he would continue to endure— He revealed his sharpest claws.

“What do I mean?” Chu Vu burst out laughing.

“You should ask your parents… what they mean.”

After speaking, he took my hand. We turned around, preparing to leave this stuffy house. Just as she walked to the door— Luu My Lan's shrill scream rang out from behind.

“Don't go!”

“Anyone can go… but Chu Vu, you can't go!”

Luu My Lan's voice trembled, carrying a very unusual panic. Chu Vu and I stopped walking and turned back. I saw her face pale and her eyes filled with fear. As if Chu Vu's departure... would bring about some terrible disaster. Chu Chinh Duc is no better. He stared at Chu Vu, his lips pursed, not saying a word. This reaction… is too strange. Even though they didn't want us to go, they didn't want us to leave like this. This was far beyond the usual clinging. It's like… they're trying to keep an unspeakable secret. That's the key to that secret. Vuong Cam also noticed something unusual. She regained her domineering look and looked at her parents-in-law in confusion.

“Dad, Mom, what's wrong with you two?”

“Just going to Nanjing to work, why is there such a big reaction?”

Chu Cuong also followed suit, his voice frustrated:

"That's right, if they want to go, just let them go! After all, we can't count on them!"

It was clearly said in anger. But her husband's parents seemed not to hear. In their eyes... only Chu Vu remained.

“Chu Yu, you cannot go to Nanjing.”

Luu My Lan stepped up and grabbed his arm with surprisingly strong force.

"You stay, about the house... let's discuss it again, give you an apartment... no, two apartments!"

Yet she gave in. Just to keep him, ready to give up 2 houses. Proves even more... this is not simple. Chu Vu gently removed her hand, his voice still calm.

“Mom, this is not a family matter.”

"The mobilization order has been issued, not going is going against the decision, the consequences are very serious."

“Aren't you always proud of my work?”

Luu My Lan choked. She knew… it was true. Stable work is good, but discipline is also strict.

"So... then find a way! Tell your father to ask for help and withdraw the order!"

She was so frightened that her speech was confused. Chu Chinh Duc was just a lowly employee all his life, so he had such a big relationship. After she finished speaking, she also found it unreasonable and her voice became smaller. I looked at them, coldly smiling in my heart. Time to... add some fire.

“Mom, are you hiding something from us?”

I looked straight at her.

“Why did mom react so strongly when you and Chu Vu moved away?”

"Isn't it easier for the eldest brother to stay and take care of you two? Isn't that what mother wants the most?"

Luu My Lan's eyes began to avoid.

“I… what am I hiding!”

"I just can't bear to leave my son, is that okay?"

This reason... is too weak. When the house was divided, she did not say anything that she could not bear it. Vuong Cam could not bear it either, his voice shrilled:

"Mom, what's going on? Today you have to explain clearly!"

She's also scared. If there really is a big problem... those 5 houses will immediately turn into burning hot coals. Just when everything was about to fall apart. Chu Chinh Duc suddenly coughed loudly.

"That's enough! Stop arguing!"

As soon as he spoke, the whole room immediately fell silent. He looked at Chu Vu with complicated eyes. There is anger, there is helplessness... And there is also... begging.

“Chu Vu, it's not that parents don't want me to develop.”

“It's just… your brother's situation, you know it too.”

What's your situation? I immediately looked at Chu Cuong. Full of arms and legs, eating well and sleeping well, is there anything called "situation"? Three years after marrying here, I've never heard of it. Chu Vu also showed a bewildered look at the right time.

"What's wrong, big brother? I don't know."

Acting to this extent… even I almost believed it. I know, you're forcing them to say it. Chu Chinh Duc choked and his face turned red. The secret was right on his lips... but he didn't dare say it. Finally just sighed heavily.

“Your brother's health is not good.”

“The doctor said not to overwork or get excited.”

“We keep it with us, just to take care of it.”

This reason... is still full of loopholes. Not feeling well? No matter how I look at him, he is stronger than a buffalo. Every year I have a health check-up and my index is even better than that of a normal person.

“So what?” Chu Vu continued asking, "What does it have to do with us going to Nanjing?"

Chu Chinh Duc's voice began to be tinged with moral coercion.

"I'm your younger brother, I have to share the burden with you."

“We can't let him carry it all alone.”

"My parents are getting old and need someone to take care of them in the future."

“You're gone… who takes care of these things?”

Turns out I've been going around all day... still coming back to that. They are not afraid of Chu Vu leaving. They are just afraid of losing someone who works for free. A “backup plan” is always available willing to sacrifice for Chu Cuong. Chu Vu was silent. He bowed his head, his expression unclear. Luu My Lan thought he was shaken and quickly moved forward.

"Son, your father is right. Your brother is the root of this house, you must help him."

“As long as you stay, everything can be negotiated.”

The entire dining room fell silent. Everyone waited for Chu Vu's answer. A long time later. He slowly raised his head. The corners of the eyes... are slightly red. The voice was also choked.

“Dad, Mom… you two are right.”

“I… I won't go anymore.”

The moment these words were spoken— Luu My Lan and Chu Chinh Duc seemed to be freed and breathed a sigh of relief. Chu Cuong and Vuong Cam also relaxed. It's just me... My heart is half cold. Could it be that... you really gave up our future for this house? I couldn't believe my ears. But in the next second— Chu Vu did something again... that made everyone cry. quiet. He suddenly turned around, facing me. Right before everyone's stunned eyes— He made a "thud" sound... knelt down.