Chapter 4 — Contact Person Number One

"But Thuong Thi's side hopes to be able to control public opinion before noon today. Related public benefit projects are in the fundraising stage, boss Thuong's personal image..."

"That's the story of Thuong Thi Medical Group."

I interrupted her.

“Dung Thi's PR department does not participate.”

"In addition, starting today, suspend all propaganda authorization based on the image of me and Thuong Du Bach as husband and wife."

The other end of the line was completely silent. The Dung family and the Thuong family have been married for four years. Collaborative public benefit projects, personal medical aviation routes, and high-end customer service of both houses have all used the image of our husband and wife. Outsiders thought it was just taking a few photos together for fun. In fact, every time I publicly use the name, image and identity of my Dung family heir, a separate authorization letter is required. I didn't calculate before. Because Thuong Du Bach is my husband. Now if even the emergency contact only cares about “performance”, then of course the co-ops should also follow the rules.

“Boss Dung, are we temporarily stopping everything?”

“All.”

Not even five minutes after hanging up, Thuong Du Bach called. I don't listen. The second time, I turned on the speakerphone.

“Are you telling Dung Thi to withdraw her propaganda authorization?”

His voice sounded like he had recovered to normal, only a little tired.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Don't you know?”

“The photo at the hospital is just because of the angle.”

His voice was full of restraint, like he was handling a common PR incident.

"Last night Vi An's shirt was wet with coffee, so I lent her a jacket to cover it temporarily. She held the phone for me because I just finished an IV and didn't have the energy to handle work."

"As for the collar thing, it's because she had a temporary hospital pass card on her chest, and the string got stuck."

“Very complete explanation.”

I picked up the coffee cup on the table and took a sip.

“You can explain it the same way in the press conference.”

“You're not coming?”

“Why should I come?”

Thuong Du Bach was silent for a moment.

“We are husband and wife.”

This sentence again. When I need to take responsibility, we are husband and wife. When needed, he prioritizes the number 1 position, just to see who is more convenient.

“Thuong Du Bach, being photographed is between you and her.”

“I have no obligation to use my marriage to correct you.”

His breathing became heavier.

“Gia Duong, there are no such things as you think.”

“What do I think?”

"Your attitude now, isn't it that you think that I and Vi An have a shady relationship?"

I burst out laughing.

“I never said what was going on between you two.”

“I just refuse to vouch for you.”

“If you are truly innocent, a clear explanation is enough, why do you need me to appear?”

Thuong Du Bach did not answer. In fact, the answer is right before your eyes. The public did not believe the explanation, they only looked to see if my wife would stand next to him or not. As long as I was present, Diep Vi An wearing his shirt, holding his phone, having his collar personally fixed by him... could all turn into a harmless misunderstanding. If I don't go, people will continue to speculate. And this speculation should not have been for me to bear.

“Press conference regarding the couple's joint medical fund this year." He lowered his voice more gently. "The two families have always participated in this project together, there is no need for our personal conflicts to affect political affairs."

“The image of husband and wife is not the truth.”

“Dung Thi has completed the donation as committed, the next amount of capital will also be transferred according to the contract.”

"As for the propaganda stage, Mr. Thuong and Mrs. Thuong need to appear together, I do not authorize it."