Chapter 21 — Winning 5.8 Million Yuan Lottery, I Just Told My Parents I Won 200,000 Yuan

“When they took the fake power of attorney to the bank, why didn't they think about the consequences?”

The aunt cried and screamed:

“I won the lottery, I won everything.”

“Poor people like us just want a way to live.”

I coldly asked again:

“If you want to have a life, you have to forge my signature?”

“Must I steal my documents?”

“Have to impersonate an authorized person to go to the bank?”

The aunt suddenly fell silent. When she opened her mouth again, her voice became cold.

“Don't forget... your mother was also involved.”

“If you refuse to let us go... we will confirm that she is the mastermind.”

My finger holding the phone tightened little by little. The aunt continued to say:

“It was she who sent the autograph photo.”

“It was she who revealed the winning amount.”

“It was she who brought us to your house.”

“She's no cleaner than anyone else.”

“If you really want to investigate to the end... the first person to get into trouble will be your biological mother.”

The sunlight outside the window was so bright it hurt my eyes. I sat quietly on the edge of the bed. Don't say a word. Maybe my aunt thought I was scared. She lowered her voice.

“Withdraw the application.”

“Write a dismissal paper.”

“Then give me another fifty thousand yuan.”

“We'll say it's all just a misunderstanding.”

I laughed softly.

“Finally... you're willing to tell the truth.”

The other end of the line suddenly went silent. I brought the phone closer.

“This call... I also recorded it.”

From the other end of the line came a panicked intake of breath. The next second... Auntie hung up. But before I could send the recording to the police... Dad's phone suddenly rang. His voice trembled.

“Gia Gia…”

“Your mother... is nowhere to be found.”

19My mind went blank for a moment.

“What do you mean you don't see it?”

Dad gasped.

“Dad just went to the nurse's station to ask for medicine.”

“When I came back, my mother was no longer in the hospital room.”

“The blue cloth bag also disappeared.”

I immediately stood up.

“What about hospital cameras?”

“Quickly go check.”

“Dad, don't go looking for it alone.”

“The nurse just helped Dad take a look.”

“She went out through the side gate.”

“Go alone.”

My heart suddenly sank. My aunt had just called to threaten me... Then my mother had disappeared. I don't believe this is just a coincidence. I tried to force myself to calm down.

“Dad, report to the police immediately.”

“The recording of my aunt threatening me was also given to them.”

“I'll send it to dad right now.”

Dad kept responding:

“Okay… okay…”

After hanging up, I immediately sent the recording to the police and to my father. Then immediately book the earliest bus back home. My lawyer friend heard the news and immediately called to stop me.

“It's very dangerous for you to go back now.”

“It's very possible they're trying to lure you back.”

I looked at the traffic outside the window.

“But my mother is missing.”

“I have to go home.”

She was silent for a few seconds.

“If you have made up your mind, absolutely do not act alone.”

“As soon as you arrive, go straight to the police station.”

“Don't go back to the village.”

“Don't go to the hospital or meet them directly.”

Before getting in the car, I sent the entire hotel location, license plate number and travel route to my father and the police. All along the way... My phone never stopped vibrating. In the village chat group, someone said they saw my mother carrying a bag and walking towards the old bus station. Someone said they saw her near Nam Tran bridge. Someone said there was a small truck parked in front of her house and she didn't know how to prepare it where to go. Every message... It's like a needle piercing my heart. Four o'clock in the afternoon. I come to town. The police were waiting at the bus station. I'm not going home. But go straight to the police station. Dad is also there. After just one night... He seemed to have aged ten years. Messy hair. His eyes were bloodshot from staying awake. As soon as he saw me, the first thing he said was:

“Your mother left a note.”

I take it. There are only a few short lines on it.

"Lao Ha, Gia Gia."

"I'm going to explain everything clearly."

"In my entire life, I have made too many mistakes because of my reputation."

"This time... I can't let them continue to use me to harm Gia Gia."

"Don't you two come looking for me."

My fingers suddenly stiffened. This is not like leaving home. It's more like... She wanted to end something. The police immediately extracted cameras along the road. One forty in the afternoon. My mother left the hospital through the side gate. One hour fifty-five. She appeared at Nam Tran bridge. Two o'clock odd three. A gray minivan stopped in front of her. The car door opens. Mom got into the car. The driver was wearing a cap, his face could not be seen clearly. But the person sitting in the passenger seat just turned his head... Half of his face was revealed. It's my aunt. Dad jumped up.

“Did she take your mother away?”

The police immediately detained him.

“Please calm down.”

“We looked up the license plate.”

“Don't get excited.”

I stared at the recording. When getting in the car... Mom didn't resist at all. She walked up herself. That means... It's very possible that auntie used something to lure her away. From the beginning, my mother took the initiative to go see my aunt. I suddenly remembered the last sentence on the paper.

"Go explain everything clearly."

My heart is getting heavier and heavier. Half an hour later. The results of the license plate lookup are available. The minivan was registered under the name of his cousin's shop. The last signal appeared... In the old warehouse area west of town. That place has been abandoned for a long time. There were almost no people around. The police immediately departed. I also plan to follow. But was stopped.

“You stay here.”

“If you come, it will only make them more agitated.”

I clenched my teeth. Finally nodded. The waiting time... seemed endless. Dad sat on the chair. My hands trembled non-stop. Suddenly he spoke.

“Your mother... wasn't like that before.”

I turned to look at him. He still bowed his head and looked at the floor.

“When I first got married, my family…”

“Whoever bullies her, she dares to talk back.”

“Later... the whole village kept criticizing our family for not having a son.”

“Then she gradually changed.”

“If someone just compliments you once…”

“She can be happy all day.”

“If someone just lets out a sarcastic word…”

“She won't be able to sleep that night.”

“I thought... just hold on a little and it will pass.”

"I didn't expect... to endure so much that it turned her into what she is now."

My throat was tight. Can't even say a word. There was a time... I blamed my mother. Blame her for taking pride in herself. Blame her for making such a promise. Blame her for putting me on the scale so that others can divide the share. But right now... I also understand very well. Mom is not inherently confused. The criticism over the years has worn her down for too long. Grinding to the point... She thought that only when she was praised by others... could she truly live with dignity. Half past six in the evening. Finally, news came from the front. The police found the small truck in the old warehouse area. Also found see. She was not injured. But at the scene... Besides my mother, there was also my aunt, uncle Hai... And my cousin.