Chapter 22 — Chess Game Grandfather's Will

He stopped for a moment. Look at the watch on your hand.

“Because your company has encountered particularly serious business risks.”

“We have grounds to determine that your company has lost the ability to fulfill its financial obligations.”

“The bank will lower Khuong Thi's credit rating to the lowest level.”

"At the same time, send out risk warnings to all cooperating financial institutions."

“That means.”

“From today.”

“There will no longer be any banks that will lend you even one more penny.”

That was the last straw. Breaking the camel's back. Also the last stab. Cutting off all of Khuong Thi's life lines. Vuong Kien Quan finally collapsed. He face down on the table. A man over fifty years old. Cry loudly like a child. Crying until the heart and lungs are paralyzed. All ambitions. All calculations. All crazy. Until this moment. It all turned into a joke. A joke worth more than 212,000,000 yuan. I didn't look at him. But turned to lawyer Ton.

“Lawyer Ton.”

“Can I now declare that the counter-bet agreement has in fact failed?”

Lawyer Ton nodded.

"Of course."

“Due to the decision of Party B, Vuong Hao.”

“Causing the company to fall into insolvency and be on the brink of bankruptcy.”

“Such conduct constituted a fundamental and destructive breach of the matchmaking agreement.”

“According to the terms of the contract.”

“Party A has the right to immediately terminate the agreement.”

“At the same time, all shares will be revoked.”

He took out a file that he had prepared in advance. Place in the middle of the meeting table. On the cover clearly states: UNCONDITIONAL STOCK TRANSFER AGREEMENT

“Mr. Wang Hao.”

Lawyer Ton's voice was cold as steel.

“This is your last chance.”

“Just sign this agreement.”

“Return all shares to Ms. Khuong Van.”

“Then as the new owner of the corporation.”

“She can renegotiate the debt with the bank.”

“Who knows.”

“Out of respect for my grandfather.”

“She will agree to replace the company.”

“It's also for me.”

“Carry this debt.”

“But if you don't sign…”

He looked to the bank's legal team.

“Then they will immediately take you to court.”

“Initiating bankruptcy procedures and debt collection.”

“Your life.”

“Consider it over.”

Again, it's a question of choice. But this time. They don't even have the right to choose anymore. Vuong Kien Quan stopped crying. He raised his red, swollen eyes. Look at the contract. Then looked at me again. In those eyes. It's regret. It's despair. It is the stillness of someone who has been completely defeated. He knows. I lost. Lose until there's nothing left to lose. Lose your son's future. Lost my family's entire life. He trembled. Helped Vuong Hao, who was still bewildered like a lost soul, to stand up. It's like dragging a corpse. He took his son's hand. Take the pen. He no longer hesitated. Holding Vuong Hao's hand. Sign the contract at the bottom. The handwriting is still crooked. But it feels like a heavy mark. Declaring the complete end of a mythical age. Vuong Kien Quan let go. My whole body felt like it was drained of strength. He collapsed to the ground. Khuong Man also stopped screaming. She stared at the signed contract. Empty eyes. Then rolled his eyes. Once again, I fainted. I stood up. Take it contract. Gently blow on the ink that is not yet completely dry. I gave it to lawyer Ton.

"Alright."

“From now on.”

“This company.”

“The last name is Khuong.”

I turned to Director Truong. His expression finally softened a bit.

“Director Truong.”

I looked straight at him. Calm voice. But full of power.

“I am the sole owner of the corporation.”

“I acknowledge this debt.”

“But I need time.”

“Give me a year.”

“One year later.”

“I will fully pay both principal and interest of the 212,000,000 yuan.”

“I use my personal honor.”

“As well as Khuong Thi's entire future.”

“To make sure.”

Director Truong looked at me for a long time. Look at confidence. Look at the determination in my eyes. He was silent for a few seconds. Then stand up. Actively extend your hand.

“General Khuong.”

“I believe you.”

“Give me a year.”

I also stood up. Take his hand. Through the rear window. Sunlight penetrates dense clouds. Shining down on the city. After the storm. It's finally morning. And Khuong Thi. From the ruins today. Just really starting the journey of rebirth. When the banking team and lawyers left one by one. In the large meeting room. Only me left. Some veteran shareholders. And my aunt's family was sitting on the ground looking pathetic. I walked in front of them. Looking down from above. Seeing my family turned my life upside down. It's also the family that was pushed into the abyss by my own hand.

“There was once a sentence that my grandfather told me before he passed away.”

I calmly spoke up.

“A person who is too benevolent cannot lead an army.”

"People who are too emotional cannot manage money."

“I didn't understand before.”

“But now…”

“I understand.”

“Thank you everyone.”

“Teached me that valuable lesson.”

I didn't look at them again.

“Miss Tran.”

“Call security.”

“Let them out.”

“From today onwards.”

“Khuong Thi Group no longer welcomes anyone with the last name Vuong.”

Security quickly appeared.