Chapter 25 — Before Retirement, I Was Demoted to Work as a Laborer

As soon as that old voice rang out in the online meeting... Tham Tri Vien's dangling arm immediately stopped. Co Nam still held his wrist tightly. Never let go. Tham Trieu An looked at the screen. His voice was low.

"Mr. Deputy..."

"You're also in the meeting."

The person appearing on the screen... is Pho Hong Chuong. He was one of the first people to contribute capital to establish Vien Thai. At the same time, he was also the first member of the Board of Directors to sign as a witness in the start-up period list. Pho Hong Chuong was not polite at all.

"Tan Ngoc Tran."

"Just tell me everything you know."

I stand in front of the camera. On me... It's still the same gray cleaning uniform. For many members of the Board of Directors who are meeting online... This is the first time they have seen me. In their eyes... Some people are skeptical. Some people lose patience. I'm not in a hurry to talk about the injustices I have suffered. I held up the transfer decision form.

"Yesterday, at 8:40 a.m...."

"I received this transfer decision."

"The decision clearly states..."

"I was transferred from the Head of General Administration..."

"Going to work as a logistics cleaner."

"Effective date..."

"It was the day before I officially retired."

On the screen... There were several directors frowning. Tham Tri Vien coldly interrupted:

"This is just a personnel dispute."

"The Board's time should not be wasted."

Pho Hong Chuong gently tapped on the table.

"Just let her talk."

I put down the decision sheet. Then pick up the Retirement Certificate.

"A month ago..."

"The Office of the President has signed confirmation of my retirement."

"All rights..."

"Accomplished as number six on the Start-Up Special Warranty List."

"But..."

"After the Administrative Center signs and receives the document..."

"They never gave it back to me."

"At the same time..."

"Trinh Hoai Nhan, La Thien, Phan Minh and others..."

"Intending to take advantage of my job as a janitor on my last day..."

"To revise the basis for calculating retirement benefits."

Luong Chinh Nghi asked the auditor to synchronize all evidence to the online meeting. Each document appears on the screen in turn. Decision to transfer. Recording. Receipt form. Fake money receipt. The list at the old factory. Photos of the scene of the arson... Evidence one by one... appeared one after another before the eyes of all members of the Board of Directors. Those who were preparing to vote... All remained silent. I keep saying:

"It's not just about my regime."

"Uncle Liu is in the warehouse."

"Uncle Tran is in the dining room."

"Equipment Department Strong Engineer."

"Uncle Ho is in the car fleet."

"Ms. Vuong Thuc Cam at the front desk..."

"All..."

"It's all in the same plan."

"Someone had a forged application to relinquish benefits."

"Someone had their time in a management position corrected."

"Someone..."

"The original confirmation is still hidden in the miscellaneous cabinet in the basement."

Ms. Vuong sat behind me. Both eyes were red. But she didn't cry. She held up her draft settlement.

"I haven't retired yet..."

"And they already prepared my signature."

A Board member on the screen asked:

"These documents..."

"There is enough proof that this is a direction from the group's leadership no?"

Luong Chinh Nghi immediately replied:

"Currently..."

"The chain of evidence is basically complete."

"Administrative Center."

"Human Resources Department."

"Finance Department."

"Trademark Department."

"Office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors..."

"Everyone is involved."

"Even..."

"There are also people trying to forge the Chairman's authorization letter..."

"To convene a dismissal meeting in advance."

Tham Tri Vien suddenly burst out laughing softly.

"Group leader Luong."

"Speaking..."

"There must be responsibility."

"You said you forged the power of attorney."

"Is there a conclusion from the judiciary yet?"

Luong Chinh Nghi never gave in.

"There is no judicial conclusion yet..."

"It does not mean that the Board of Directors can ignore risks..."

"And still keep voting."

In the corner of the room... Hua Thua Le sat quietly. Gray-white face. He didn't dare look at Tham Tri Vien. Outside the door... The police were waiting. Just waiting for the meeting to end... I will continue to send people to take testimony. Pho Hong Chuong looked at me.

"Tan Ngoc Tran."

"As a witness of the startup era..."

"What is your presentation?"

I looked straight at the screen.

"Very simple."

"The entire premise of today's dismissal meeting..."

"It's all fake."

"The so-called..."

'The president mishandled it.'

"Actually..."

"Someone intentionally created an incident that violated employee rights..."

"Then take advantage of public opinion..."

"To turn around and convict the President."

"The so-called..."

'Temporary authorization.'

"As a result of the theft of the authorization device..."

"And the seal at the Nursing Center."

"And what's called..."

'Stabilize the company.'

"Actually..."

"It's taking the old age and benefits of veteran employees..."

"Be a springboard."

Tham Tri Vien's face completely turned cold.

"Tan Ngoc Tran."

"You said it very well."

"You just said how others hurt you."

"Don't say it again..."

"Why was Vien Thai forced to cut losses?"

He turned to look at the Board members who were meeting online.

"Gentlemen."