Chapter 21 — After Divorce, I Made My Husband's Family Bankrupt

Truong Khai Son held up the phone and turned it, smiling until his teeth were exposed. I paused for a moment, then continued.

"Diep Thi went from a small factory of thirty acres to where she is today, not by luck."

“But thanks to the sleepless nights.”

“Batch of goods returned and then remade.”

“The hard chair trains go on forever.”

“And… also thanks to those who said 'you can't do it'.”

Someone in the stands burst out laughing.

“Without them, I wouldn't know where my limits are.”

“The newly topped off factory today is not the end point.

Diep Thi's next step is to expand to six cities outside the province, standardize products, bring them into fast-moving consumer channels, and at the same time go on the e-commerce floor. I want this hundred-year-old spice brand... to step out of my hometown and go straight to the whole country." A round of applause rang out again.

“Finally, on this occasion, I would like to announce something.”

I turned towards the press area.

“Diep Thi officially launched a public benefit project — 'Doc Nhat Vi', supporting women in starting businesses.

Every year, 3% of profits are deducted, reserved for people like me - who have broken down, stumbled, and been told 'can't do it'."

“As long as you have skills, ideas, and dare to take risks, Diep Thi will provide free technical support and starting capital.”

"I'm not good at saying beautiful words. But I can do one thing - I won't let you be chased away by others using 3,000 yuan like I was that year."

As soon as he finished speaking, the workers behind him all applauded. Someone shouted loudly: "General Director Diep is great!" Bach Tung Thao stood below and nodded slightly. The ceremony ends. Reporters surrounded me for an interview, and I was able to escape for nearly half an hour. Back in the office, Liu Loi was standing outside the door, holding a bag of paper documents. Two months into the job, he lost a little weight, but his appearance was much better. The head of the inspection department said last week that this person has abilities that were previously buried.

“General Director Diep, Dinh Vi's new batch inspection report, all met standards.”

“Put it on the table.”

He turned away, then stopped.

"General Director Diep... Chu Dinh asked me to say something. Her brother's apology... was published in the newspaper today."

"I know."

“She still wants to say—”

I interrupted.

"The matter between you and Chu Dinh doesn't need to go through me. You two can live well."

He was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously. When I walked out, my steps were much lighter than when I came in. As afternoon fell, the workshop gradually quieted down. I stood on the rooftop of the new factory, watching the sunset dye the entire industrial park red. Phone vibrates. Bach Anh texted.

"Ms. Diep, I watched the video of the topping out ceremony. Congratulations."

I replied:

"Thank you. How have you been?"

"My dad assigned me to manage Bach Thi's catering supply chain. I'll probably have to work with you a lot in the future."

“Very welcome.”

"Miss Diep... there's something I want to say. The other day at the factory gate, I said to you like 'my ex-wife is divorced'... I'm sorry."

I looked at the screen for a few seconds.

“It's over.”

"Yes. So, happy cooperation."

“Happy cooperation.”

The wind on the terrace blew strongly, making his shirt flutter. I stood there, watching the city in the distance gradually brighten with each light. Five years… like a movie rewinding. Neon sign in front of Chu Gia restaurant. Dark hallway of the old house. Sixteen hours on a hard seat on a train at night. Trieu Le's disapproving eyes when she tasted the dish I cooked. The sentence "Let's live well in the future" when Chu Khai put on the wedding ring I. Chu Dinh in her wedding dress smiled and said, "I'm even closer than your mother." The lock has been replaced. Notice of being kicked out of the group. The cold words "you left empty-handed." Three thousand yuan was thrown on the table. Dinh Vi officially expanded outside the province. The first six cities: Xi'an, Chengdu, Wuhan, Changsha, Zhengzhou, Hefei. Diep Thi's new factory operated ahead of schedule in November. Four automatic lines run day and night. Output increased fivefold. Bach Tung Thao's ten billion, in half a year has increased in value by 60%. Tu Huong Cac of Truong Khai Son, thanks to Dinh Vi's channel, immediately opened four new branches. The reporter asked me a question:

“What is your secret to success?”

I replied:

“There is no secret.

It's just that when others say I can't do it, I use the results to prove it - I can do it."