Chapter 1: My Mother-in-Law’s Lies Come True

My mother-in-law especially loves spreading rumors about me.

I said, "Mom, this meat isn't fresh anymore, maybe don't eat it, you might get sick."

My mother-in-law told others, "My daughter-in-law won't let me eat meat."

I quietly bound her to the system.

Every lie she tells will become true.

1.

My mother-in-law always spreads rumors about me.

She likes cooking for her husband, doing the laundry, and taking care of him personally.

I'm afraid she'll get tired, so I said, "Mom, let me do it, don't tire yourself out."

She immediately turned around and spread the word in the community, "My daughter-in-law finds my work ineffective, poor me."

I tried to explain, "Mom, you misunderstood, I meant you just enjoy life, I'll do the dirty and tiring work."

She spread more rumors, "Daughter-in-law tells me to quickly enjoy life, saying she has a long life ahead to do more work, while I, old lady, won't be able to work for much longer."

Over time, everyone in the community knew me as the "Wicked Daughter-in-law" who likes to make life difficult for her mother-in-law.

My reputation got worse and every time I went in and out of the community, people pointed fingers and talked about me.

I had no choice but to complain to my husband, but he was impatient, "My mom means no harm, why do you care so much about an elder?"

"Do I have to keep putting up with this?" My eyes were a bit wet.

"It's just some words, you haven't lost a piece of skin or flesh, what's so pretentious?" My husband ignored me, picked up his phone and went back to his room to play games, even locking the door under the pretense of not letting me affect his ranking.

But faintly, the sweet voice of a girl teammate came from the room.

I was heartbroken, this whole family, not a single decent person.

"Daughter-in-law, it's my birthday next week, arrange something for it," my mother-in-law came over with a smile.

Seeing her fake kindness, anyone unaware would think she was a nice and amiable mother-in-law.

So, I'll give them one last chance.

2.

I booked a private room at a restaurant in advance. This restaurant has a good reputation and serves my mother-in-law's hometown dishes, she should like it.

I also bought a bracelet as a birthday gift for her.

On her birthday, I took my mother-in-law to the restaurant and ordered many dishes she loves, she beamed with joy and constantly praised me for being thoughtful.

I gave her the bracelet, and her keen eyes sparkled with delight, "Oh my dear daughter-in-law, I didn't spoil you in vain."

My husband also looked at me approvingly, the whole family seemed satisfied with this birthday arrangement.

I thought our relationship would finally improve.

But my mother-in-law resumed her gossiping, "Oh, my daughter-in-law didn't even cook for me on my birthday, she wasted my son's money to eat at some restaurant, young people today don't value money at all."

"She even gave me a bracelet, at my age, gifting a bracelet is like cursing me to bring cloudy energy into my body, how malicious."

The rumors quickly reached my ears.

I've completely despaired over them.

I will make them pay the price.

At night, in my dreams, a voice asked me what wish I had.

I said, "If my mother-in-law likes spreading rumors, let her rumors come true."

3.

When I woke up, my mother-in-law was still chatting with others in the community, like usual.

She raised her voice, exaggerating, "My daughter-in-law won't let me take a bath, would you listen to this, who stops someone from bathing?"

Actually, last night while I was in the middle of my bath, she insisted on bathing first.

I was covered in soap and had to say, "Mom, wait a moment, let me rinse off the foam first."

In a flash, I became known as the odd daughter-in-law who didn't let her mother-in-law bathe.

However, I wasn't sad, the system on my mother-in-law was working.

That night, just as I was in the middle of my bath, my mother-in-law wanted me out again, to let her bathe first.

I didn't even react before my body automatically replied, "Sorry, mom, please wait a moment."

Then I slowly finished my bath, and just as I was about to turn off the water, it suddenly stopped.

A temporary water outage notice appeared on the neighborhood's WeChat group.

My mother-in-law couldn't bathe, feeling upset, the next day she indeed spread rumors outside, "Daughter-in-law deliberately delayed time, not letting me bathe."

So that night, I did as she said and slowly bathed, carefully cleaning every inch of my body, exfoliating with scrub, and applying body lotion, completing a whole skin regimen which took an hour and a half.

Just as I exited, the property management sent another water outage notice.

My mother-in-law gave me a sharp look then started arguing with the management in the group.

She sent dozens of aggressive 60-second voice messages in the group.

The management responded initially, but later ignored her.

She was so angry she cursed, "A bunch of useless people, they'll all lose their jobs the next day!"

4.

As expected, all the property management lost their jobs, but no new management took over.

Coincidentally, the neighbor opposite renovated their balcony, blocking the light to my mother-in-law's bedroom.

The neighbor is a fierce old lady with a muscular son, my mother-in-law didn't dare to provoke them, so she wanted to complain to the management.

However, the property management was all gone, now nobody to handle it, my mother-in-law was bitterly complaining.

She started cursing toward the neighbor's direction, "A useless balcony, won't benefit after renovation."

In a few days, I heard the neighbor's son got promoted, transferred work, and is taking the whole family to enjoy life in the big city.

When my mother-in-law heard the news, she was so angry her teeth itched, but the neighbor's family had already moved, she had nowhere to vent her fury, so she came to pick on me, "Look at others' children, why can't you take me to the big city to enjoy life?"

"Well, isn't it because that son is capable? You go talk to your son too."

"You... you useless thing, be careful my son doesn't want you anymore. There were plenty who liked him back then!" Mother-in-law hissed, nearly spitting in my face.

But this was just what I wanted to hear, and I replied nonchalantly, "Yes, there are so many who like your son, why not let him marry someone rich?"

"Oh, what you say makes sense." The old lady dropped her act in front of me, eyes gleaming with greed.

Maybe she realized that whatever she said these days would come true, so she continued with her arrogance: "Hurry up and get divorced. My son will soon bring home a wealthy daughter-in-law!"

"Sure." I grabbed my phone right away, ready to call my husband, Ryan Miller.

Mother-in-law was stunned, momentarily at a loss for words.

In the past, I had a good temper and liked to make compromises. I never behaved like this before.

Suddenly hearing that I wanted a divorce, she was a bit unprepared, but after thinking about it, she felt certain that what she said would come true, and Ryan would surely bring back a rich daughter-in-law tomorrow.

She eased her mind, cleared her throat, and put on airs in front of me: "Don't blame me for being too cruel; after all, you've been married for years without having kids or bringing in money. I've already been so kind to you."

These past years were critical for my career advancement. Although I'm gentle by nature, I could never give up my career just to have a child.

As for money, whenever they needed anything, I would proactively buy it, and occasionally provide some pocket money. Maybe in the eyes of such greedy people, I must hand over my entire salary to be considered filial.

But well, I'm about to have a brand-new life.

This family can just reap what they sow.

5.

I dialed Ryan's number, and he agreed to the divorce readily. Though he tried hard to restrain himself, he couldn't hide his excitement.

Mother-in-law was also relieved, and like before, she began cursing me: "I'm not trying to alarm you, but a woman like you won't find a man. Without a husband or kids, you'll die alone and lonely!"

Hearing this, I almost laughed out loud.

In her shallow, outdated thinking, not getting married and not having kids were the worst curses for a woman.

She made me feel pathetic, and I didn't bother arguing with her, immediately preparing to pack up and leave.

Halfway through packing, Ryan came back with his new love.

The woman holding Ryan's arm was very pretty, dressed in elegant light-colored clothes, nestling sweetly in his arms, with the demeanor of a perfect daughter-in-law.

"Oh my, is this the daughter-in-law? She looks just like a rich family's daughter, so virtuous!" Mother-in-law grinned from ear to ear.

The woman blushed with a shy smile: "Auntie, you're too kind. My family just owns a small company, just a little bit of money."

"Don't call me Auntie, call me Mom instead." Mother-in-law naturally took her hand.

Wait, she's not Mother-in-law anymore; she's Linda Warren.

The woman seemed a bit uneasy in the face of Linda Warren's enthusiasm, and Ryan gently helped her out: "Mom, her name is Emily Grant, you can just call her Grace."

Emily Grant, it really was her.

When I suspected Ryan of cheating, I checked his phone and found Emily Grant's name on his shopping orders.

Coincidentally, she was the daughter of a major client of my company.

Just as Linda Warren said, she was indeed a genuine rich heiress.

It's just...

6.

After the divorce, I dedicated myself to work, creating huge profits for the company. The leadership appreciated me greatly and decided to promote and give me a raise.

Linda Warren couldn't change her old habit of jabbering, always sending WeChat messages to brag about Ryan and Emily Grant's happy life: "Look, Grace cooks voluntarily; she's so good at it, you should learn from her."

"Of course, I'll learn well and offer you a feast next time as a tribute."

Linda Warren ignored me, and I found it amusing, like playing with an electronic pet.

Recently, the collaboration between the company and Emily Grant's father, Jason Grant, achieved a milestone with significant profits, making the leadership very satisfied.

After my promotion, the leadership valued me even more, sending me to attend social gatherings and build a good relationship with Jason Grant. I accepted gladly.

At the gathering, Jason Grant came with Emily Grant.

After several rounds of drinks, Jason Grant squinted at me drunkenly: "Lee, you look quite nice."

"Dad, you're drunk. Let me arrange for a driver to take you back to rest." Before I could respond, Emily Grant stepped in to help me out.

"Thank you." I breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Emily Grant gratefully.

Jason Grant was known to be a lecher, and everyone knew it. The leadership sent me to the gathering precisely because of this.

Emily Grant casually flicked her silky long hair and glanced at me: "Thank you should come from me."

8.

With Emily Grant's help, I smoothly completed the cooperation with Jason Grant, earning a big bonus from the leadership.

Electronic pet Linda Warren still sent greetings punctually: "I heard Grace's father's business is thriving recently, making a lot of money, and our family is going to enjoy the wealth."

"Yes, indeed, but holding the power in your own hands is most important. You should arrange for Ryan to work in Emily Grant's father's company."

"Oh, you're right, finally something useful from you."

Before long, Emily Grant indeed told me that Ryan's family cried and begged to work in their company.

Jason Grant thought this son-in-law had potential, not only arranging a significant position for him but also giving Daniel Lee some shares.

Ryan was thrilled about this, and his family became more arrogant and domineering.

Linda Warren bragged like a loudspeaker everywhere: "Our Ryan is going to make a fortune."

Not long after, news came that Ryan was hospitalized.

It turned out he got hit by a car and broke a leg. The driver was rich and, afraid of trouble, immediately compensated him 1 million to avoid Ryan pressing charges.

I almost laughed myself into unconsciousness hearing the news. Making a fortune indeed.

In the hospital, Linda Warren caused a scene, blaming doctors at one moment and hitting nurses the next.

As security escorted her out, she was still yelling curses: "You bunch of quacks, can't even fix a leg, you'll be packing your things and leaving sooner or later!"

I picked up my phone and messaged Linda Warren: "Ryan's leg is broken, living in that old neighborhood isn't convenient anymore. Why not have Emily Grant's family buy you a villa and have someone to attend to him."

My suggestion was exactly what Linda Warren wanted, and she immediately started playing the victim in front of Emily Grant.

Emily Grant still carried herself gracefully: "Mom, I care about Ryan, of course, I'll give him the best, let's sell the old house and move into my villa."

Ryan's family happily sold the old house for 1.5 million, eagerly moving into Emily Grant's villa.