Chapter 8 — Three Thousand Yuan Every Month, In Return The Whole Family Is Ruined

“Chu Minh, you underestimate me.”

“I gave you many chances.”

“It was you, step by step, who pushed everything until today.”

“Now… it's over.”

I picked up my bag, turned around and left.

“Tham Duyet!”

He stood up, trying to pull me back. I turned my head, my eyes cold to the bone.

“Don't touch me.”

“I feel terrible.”

When I arrived home, Vuong Lan was already sitting in the living room, her eyes impatient as if waiting for some result. As soon as she saw me walking in alone, she immediately stood up.

"Where is Chu Minh? Why isn't he with you?"

Her voice was full of questioning, as if I was responsible for everything.

"Don't know."

I changed my shoes, didn't bother to explain, and went straight to my room.

“Stop for me!”

She rushed in front of me.

"What did you and him say when you went out? Why didn't he come back with you? Did he argue again?"

"You are truly a comet! Since the day you entered this house, there has not been a peaceful day!"

Still the same tone, still the same way of scolding. If it were before, I probably would have argued a few questions. But now… I just find it ridiculous. I walked around her, not bothering to respond.

"Tham Duyet! You dare ignore me?"

My indifference made her mad, she reached out to grab me. I leaned away, turned my head to look at her, my eyes were cold.

“I advise you, don't move your hand.”

“If not… you won't be able to bear the consequences.”

Maybe my eyes at that time were scary enough, because her outstretched hand just stopped in mid-air. She stood frozen, as if unable to react. I didn't look any further, entered the room, locked the door. About half an hour later, I heard the door open. Chu Minh has returned. Immediately, the living room echoed with Vuong Lan's worried voice.

"Son, are you back? What did he say to you? Why is your face so unsightly?"

Chu Minh did not answer. There was only the sound of heavy footsteps. Then with a "bang", the door slammed shut. He went straight to his own room. At this moment, Vuong Lan was really panicked. She ran to the front door, banging loudly.

"Chu Minh! Open the door for mom!"

"What's wrong with you? Is that vixen bullying you again?"

"Open the door! Mom is the boss for you!"

The room was still silent. The pounding on the door gradually turned into pleading, then choked up in crying.

“Son… open the door for me to take a look…”

“Don't scare mom…”

I put on headphones and turned the volume up to maximum. All outside sounds... are blocked. The fire she started herself eventually burned back and burned her. Don't know how long it's been. I took off my headphones, it was quiet outside. I opened the door, the living room was empty. Chu Minh's room door was closed. The same goes for Vuong Lan's room. I went into the kitchen and poured myself a glass of water. As I passed by Chu Minh's door, I heard suppressed sounds of arguing inside. I stopped and pressed my ear to the door.

"...it's all because of you! If you hadn't forced us to take our salary cards, would things have turned out like this!"

Chu Minh's voice was full of anger.

"I... I'm not because of this house..." Vuong Lan's voice became weaker.

"Because of the house? Because of the house, you forced your wife and children to ask for a divorce?"

Vuong Lan's voice broke.

"Yes! Divorce!"

Chu Minh almost screamed.

"She will sue me in court! There is proof that I am having an affair! She wants me to leave empty-handed!"

“This house is about to collapse! Mom just heart yet?”

“No way… how dare he…”

Vuong Lan's voice trembled, as if he couldn't believe it.

“There's nothing he doesn't dare to do! Mom has cornered him!”

“It was my mother who destroyed everything! Destroy the whole child, destroy this whole house!”

A slap sounded. Everything immediately fell silent. I curled my lips slightly. What a… good show. The door was suddenly pulled open. Chu Minh and Vuong Lan stood there stunned. Their eyes met mine, full of surprise. Vuong Lan's face was clearly marked with red hand prints, both swollen and hot. She held her cheek, her eyes filled with humiliation and disbelief. Chu Minh was also panicked, looking at me and then at his own hand as if he didn't understand what had just happened. I looked at the two of them, gave a faint smile, and raised the glass of water.

“Sorry.”

“I'm bothering you two.”

“Just keep going.”