Chapter 9 — The whole family shares my money

The finger stopped on the table for a second. Then pull back. Sister-in-law sat next to her. Don't say a word. Her eyes turned red. But don't cry. She held the envelope, wanted to speak but stopped. He received the envelope and sighed. “So what about Ly Duc Hau's 100,000 yuan?” second uncle asked. "Pay in installments. I signed an agreement with him. In twelve months it will be paid off." “Now I don't have a car…” “Take the electric car.” To Loi bowed his head. “What needs to be paid must be paid.” I looked at him. This is the first time I've seen him in this form. Not because of heartache. But because I want confirmation. Confirm that he is indeed paying the price. Not "heard of". That's what I saw with my own eyes. The sound of car keys being placed on the table. The look on her sister-in-law's face was that she was biting her lip. The second uncle's eyebrows were slightly furrowed when receiving money. I see all of these things. “There's one more thing.” I spoke up. To Loi raised his head to look at me. “That ‘lawyer Trinh’, how much money did your sister-in-law spend to invite you?” The sister-in-law's face twitched. “He's not a lawyer.” "I know." “She told him to show him a fake capital contribution certificate, claiming he had put in 150,000 yuan in down payment.” “I can pursue this matter, or I can not pursue it.” Sister-in-law opened her mouth. “Depends on whether or not you know your fate in the future.” “The things on the personal page have been deleted.” “The matter in the resident group has also ended.” "I won't pursue the matter of calling the company anymore." “But if you continue to do the same things…” “I will hand over today's recording, the photo of the group chat, and the photo of the capital contribution certificate to the lawyer.” “Do you hear me?” Sister-in-law nodded. Very fast. Very strong. I stood up. Look at To Loi. "The matter of 250,000 yuan, you are handling it. I already know." “Ly Duc Hau's 100,000 yuan must be paid on time.” "The thirty-day deadline in the lawyer's letter is still valid. Don't let it exceed the deadline." "After that." "You live your life. I live mine." "I don't owe anyone anything. I've never owed anything before." I hold the bag. Go out. When you get to the door. To Loi called out to me. “You.” I stopped. Don't turn around. “I'm sorry.” I stood still for two seconds. “What you owe me is not an apology.” “It's 250,000 yuan.” “Pay in advance.” I walked out of the tea shop. The sunlight is very bright. I stood on the side of the road. Text Chau Lam a message. "150,000 yuan has been paid directly. Sister-in-law has been warned about forging capital contribution certificates. The 100,000 yuan installment agreement has been signed." Chau Lam replied: "Okay. When the thirty days expire, I will follow up." I put the phone away. Leave. 11. One month later. Clearance compensation money is transferred to the account. 2.87 million yuan. After tax, there is 2.68 million yuan left. I bought a new house. Two bedrooms, one living room. Eighty-nine square meters. Turn south. There is a balcony. On the day of moving in, only Chau Lam came. We ordered food from outside. Sit on the bare living room floor to eat. “How is your family?” she asked. "To Loi's 150,000 yuan has been paid. The remaining 100,000 yuan is being paid in installments." “Your parents?” "Unconnected." “Aren't they looking for you?” “Mom sent a few text messages.” “Say what?” “First message: ‘Have you moved? Send me a new address.’” “Second message: ‘Mom's health is fine, you don't need to worry.’” “Third message: ‘Your father's blood pressure is a bit high.’” “How do you answer?” “I said: ‘I know. Dad, just take your medicine on time.’” “That's it?” “That's all.” Chau Lam looked at me. “Do you regret it?” “No regrets.” "The relationship with your parents became distant, don't you regret it?" "It wasn't close before. It was close enough for them to suck my blood." "Now it's not a distance. It's a normal distance." “What does normal distance mean?” “It means I care about everyone, but I don't feed everyone.” “I can ask if your health is good, but don't ask where my money is.” Chau Lam raised his drink cup. “Happy for you.” “Happy for myself.” The two cups touch each other. After she left, I sat alone in the living room. The new house has not yet been decorated. Wall

white. The floor has the original wood color. There aren't any decorations. But every square meter belongs to me. No need to transfer 3,000 yuan to anyone every month. There is no need to pay the home loan for anyone. No need to be told by anyone: "A girl's money is thrown away." I opened the refrigerator. Inside is empty. I left the house and went downstairs. Go to the supermarket. Buy milk, eggs, noodles and green vegetables. Come back and cook a bowl of noodles. Sit at the counter in the new kitchen to eat. Outside the window is an unfamiliar road. The street lights were on. Someone is walking a dog. Someone is jogging. I ate all the noodles. Dish washing. Clean the table top. Then go to sleep. The alarm clock is set for seven o'clock. I still have to go to work tomorrow.