Chapter 9 — From Grandmother to Capitalist Queen

"If capital call B fails, Dinh Xuyen Group's bridging loan of two hundred million yuan due this year will not be able to be repaid." Lam Tri Y continued, "Banks will tighten credit limits, suppliers will chase debt collection, customers will watch from the sidelines - a company whose founder had an affair during marriage, who dares to cooperate with confidence?"

“Are you blackmailing me?”

“No, this is a bet negotiation.” Lam Tri Y corrected, "I don't want to destroy Dinh Xuyen Group. I have seven years of dedication in that company, I will not destroy it myself. But I have to let Co Dinh Xuyen understand - if he does not agree to my conditions, the person with the ability to destroy it is him."

Chu Minh Vien was silent for a moment, then poured her a cup of tea.

“What do you want?”

“5% shares of Dinh Xuyen Group, one seat on the Board of Directors.”

“5%?” Chu Minh Vien raised his teacup and gently blew the tea leaves floating on his surface, "I know he won't easily release his shares now. The company is raising capital, the share structure needs to be kept as simple as possible."

“That's why I came to you first.” Lam Tri Y looked straight into his eyes, "Uncle Chu, I hope you will support me."

Chu Minh Vien did not respond immediately. He took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and looked out the old rosewood tree outside the window.

“Tri Y, do you know why I agreed to invest in Tieu Co in the past?”

“Because my professor recommended it.”

“Not completely.” Chu Minh Vien shook his head, "Your professor's recommendation was one reason, but what really affected me was the business plan you prepared."

Lam Tri Y was stunned.

“That plan was brought to me by Tieu Co, but he didn't tell me — it was written by me.” Chu Minh Vien smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were like the folds of a paper fan, "Later I learned that all the important documents of the early Dinh Xuyen Group almost passed through your hands. Contracts, business plans, investment terms, even plans sent to customers - you are the one who really does the work."

Lam Tri Y did not speak.

"This person, Tieu Co, has ambition and bravery, but in terms of professional ability—" Chu Minh Vien considered his words, "He needs someone to make up for his shortcomings. Over the years, you have been that person."

He stopped, his eyes became deep.

"But I still don't get the recognition I deserve. The company's name is Dinh Xuyen Group, not Tri Y Group. The shares are in Tieu Co's hands, not my hands. I don't have any official position in the company, not even a business card — a person who has devoted seven years to the company, doesn't even have a business card."

Lam Tri Y's eye sockets were a little hot, but she held it back.

“Uncle Chu—”

“I will support you.” Chu Minh Vien said decisively, "But I have one condition."

“What conditions?”

"After getting shares and a seat on the Board of Directors, you must actually participate in running the company. Not just to show your name, not to compete with Tieu Co - but to really make the company better. Dinh Xuyen Group has potential, but in recent years the management has been too rudimentary, internal control has problems, and finances are not up to standard. If you can Step in, it's a good thing for the company."

Lam Tri Y nodded solemnly: "I promise you."

“Good.” Chu Minh Vien lifted the tea cup and raised it towards her, "Then let's have a happy cooperation."

The two tea cups gently touched each other, emitting the clear clinking sound of porcelain. When Lam Tri Y left the tea room, her mood was a little lighter than when she first arrived. With Chu Minh Vien's support, she had a strong ally in the Board of Directors. Plus the 5% stake is about to be reached, and a few neutrals can take advantage —