They thought they had control over me and started to become arrogant, unknowing of their own limits.

They still thought of me as my previous self, who was head-over-heels in love.

I pretended to be aggrieved and sent a message to Zhou Wen to elicit some information: [There’s one very important question. I hope you can be honest about it. You know, while we were dating, I always emphasized that my parents are very traditional and that premarital activities are forbidden. So, before marriage, we only held hands and kissed. Nothing excessive happened, right?]

Zhou Wen replied: [...Yes, that’s correct.]

The same person who could give them two houses would now be someone they’d treat like a deity before receiving the keys.

To drive someone mad, you must first let them taste sweetness.

I was the one being slandered, and they were the slanderers. They were the ones who should clear my name.

I said: [Your mom told my relatives and friends that we slept together, but it’s not true. My parents are furious, thinking you deliberately deceived me before marriage. They are now saying that anyone who could deceive me into such a thing before marriage can’t be trusted…]

[This has also embarrassed my parents in front of relatives and friends. If possible, I hope you and your mom could record a video, handwrite a statement to clarify that nothing happened between us before marriage. This way, my parents can refute those who gossip about us.]

[After all, if I marry into your family, you’d also want to hear my relatives and friends praise me as a good girl, worthy of you.]

Writing these words made me feel nauseous.

But Zhou Wen, being the vain person he is, couldn’t help it.

During our relationship, he liked to belittle me to elevate his own virtues and desirability, which brought me to tears and blood back then. I was indeed foolish.

Don’t even mention the PU, I even thought he was right.

At this point, I immediately slapped myself twice, making sure I deeply remember this foolish phase of my life.

Just then, my younger brother walked in after dropping off my best friends. He opened the door and saw me sitting on the sofa, slapping myself, and looked at me in shock.

He rushed over, full of anger: “Sis, don’t harm yourself! I knew you were pretending to be calm at the hotel. You are actually very upset and want to die, right?”

I looked up at him, frowning: “?”

It wasn't easy being born into a loving and wealthy family, with doting parents and a well-behaved younger brother.

Why would I waste this wonderful life by thinking of dying!

I was about to explain, but my brother suddenly hugged me tightly and started crying, with his face covered in tears and snot.

He said: “Sis, don’t be sad. I swear, I will help you get revenge. Tomorrow, I’ll gather my friends, and we’ll go make a scene at their house, smash their place, and beat that scumbag for you, okay? If you still want to date, I’ll introduce my friends to you. I have buddies who are both gentle and wild types, very obedient, and they come from wealthy families. They wouldn’t covet our family’s property. They’ll just be obedient ATMs for you. How about that?”

Since we were kids, my brother had always listened to me and liked to stick to me like a tail.

Hearing him offer to introduce guys to me moved me to tears.

Good brother.

In my past life, I must have done countless good deeds to meet such a good brother in this life.

I patted his shoulder and comforted him through his sobbing, saying: “Push me the contact information and photos of your friends later. But now, your sister needs to first deal with Zhou Wen and his family, so be quiet and watch how I handle them.”

My brother was stunned.

I didn’t look at him, and Zhou Wen had been silent for a while.

Seeing no response from him, I worried they were unwilling. It’s best to collect evidence early. After all, after tomorrow, without the allure of these two houses, they might not be as controllable. Hence, I needed to ensure they were under my control now.

I sent a crying emoji and typed: [Unwilling? If not, I won’t force you. After all, our families are in conflict now, and it's understandable if you dislike me. But if you refuse to clear my name, my parents won’t trust you. Auntie’s words at the hotel today were really excessive, almost giving my parents a heart attack…]

[They said you wouldn’t even apologize. Why should they marry off their daughter and give out two houses…]

I thought they would need some time to mentally struggle, but surprisingly, as soon as I sent the message, Zhou Wen replied with several messages.

One of them was a video.

I opened the video and saw the entire Zhou family.

Zhou Wen stood in front of the camera, saying that during our time together, we were always innocent and never did what his mom claimed in the hotel. He lowered his head and apologized, saying: “Sorry, Tingting. Sorry, Auntie and Uncle. My mom spoke out of turn because she was nervous about Tingting not marrying me. So, in a moment of panic, she… lied about Tingting sleeping with me. I swear, it never happened. Tingting is really a pure and virtuous girl…”

Next was Zhou Wen’s mom, that malicious old lady, in front of the camera.

You could tell she was reluctant, but probably for the houses, she pulled a long face and said to me: “Tingting, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.”

“I shouldn’t have said that in front of everyone. Zhou Wen told me he never slept with you, so it’s all a misunderstanding.”

“At the time, I thought you wouldn’t marry my son, and I was afraid someone among your relatives and friends would take an interest in you and snatch you away. That’s why, in a panic, I fabricated this lie. No matter what, I always wanted you to become my daughter-in-law, so please don’t blame me!”

Listening to their “apology” video almost made me laugh to death.

Afraid that I wouldn’t marry him, they thought they could tarnish my reputation just like that?

A girl’s virtue is worth so little to them?

My brother, listening to the video nearby, widened his eyes and looked at me in confusion: “Sis, what’s going on? Why are you still in touch with them? Haven’t you given up on that freeloading man yet? I beg you to wake up…”

He spoke emotionally, but every word was out of concern for me.

I told him not to get excited.

I told him I traded the two houses for their “clarification.”

I then archived this video along with the surveillance footage of them slandering and insulting me in the hotel.

Once everything is ready, I will hand it all over to Xing Chuan’s law firm.

My brother wanted to ask more, but I told him: “Don’t worry, I will never let those who hurt me go. Just wait and see.”

Having obtained what I wanted.

Zhou Wen eagerly scheduled a meeting with me for the house transfer the next day. To prevent them from backing out, I chose 4:30 PM.

The housing bureau closes at 5 PM. A 4:30 PM appointment would make them anxious, fearing I might back out, and avoid them asking around and discovering the mortgage issue with the house.

Before heading out, I spent half a day listing all the things I bought for Zhou Wen.

Of course, since it was time to break off, I also listed the things he gave me.

Although, in our one-year relationship, he only gave me a pair of fake designer slippers.

But I wouldn't take advantage of them because it would bring bad luck.

After printing out the list, I called the agent, got my ID and the property deed, and set off.

Time to beat the dog!