Chapter 12 — I Sell 58% of Shares, Sending My Ex-Husband Out of My Life

“If Due Hang IPOs in the future, I have the priority right to buy back shares.”

Lawyer Trieu was silent for a few seconds.

“General Luc…”

“It turns out you had it all figured out from the beginning.”

“From the moment I stood in the fire escape making the first phone call…”

“I've already started counting.”

After hanging up, I walked to the ground-level glass door. The night view of the city stretches out below. Twelve years ago, when I founded Due Hang... I started from the cheapest office building in this city. Even the air conditioner... I can't bear to turn it on. Twelve years later... I personally brought it to the top position. Now I sell my shares, it seems like I'm letting go. But actually... It's just changing to a different way to hold on tighter. Tan Mac Thanh will never understand that. Because from beginning to end... He never really understood what vision was. The next morning, two things happened at the same time. Story one: Lawyer Trieu officially submitted a criminal report to the police department. Falsifying identification documents. Person accused: Tan Mac Thanh. Second story: Due Hang Technology released an official announcement, announcing that founder Luc Thanh Van had transferred all 58% of shares to Dinh Phong Capital. Luc Thanh Van will continue to hold the position of CEO, with full authority in charge of company operations. As soon as the announcement was released… The market reaction was beyond expectations. Due Hang's stock price not only did not decrease but also increased sharply. Because everyone understands... what it means for Dinh Phong Capital to participate. A more professional governance structure. Stronger capital. Greater possibility of IPO. Investors used real money to vote. But Tan Mac Thanh's 42% shares... From now on, he is no longer an "ex-wife". It's an investment empire valued at hundreds of billions. That afternoon, I received a phone call from General Manager Chu.

“General Lu, after the announcement was made, Tan Mac Thanh's lawyer contacted us.”

“What did he say?”

“Request to meet.”

“Say you are the second largest shareholder of the company, with the right to participate in important decisions.”

“How do you answer?”

“I let the legal department talk to them.”

“General Luc, I'll tell you the truth.”

“We are interested in 42% of Tan Mac Thanh's shares.”

“If he were willing to sell for the right price, it could all end on a high note.”

“If he refuses…”

“General Manager Chu.”

I interrupted him.

“You don't need to rush this matter.”

“Waiting for the police to get results…”

“He will volunteer.”

General Manager Chu laughed softly.

“General Luc.”

“Cooperating with you was the best decision I made this year.”

Hanging up the phone, I leaned back in the chair. That night, I ate hot pot alone in the apartment. Eating hot pot alone... You can add a lot of coriander. No need to pander to anyone's taste anymore. Tan Mac Thanh hates coriander. For the past twelve years, I have followed him without eating. Now that I think about it... What a fool. Halfway through eating, the doorbell rang. I looked at the video bell screen. It's Chu Phuong. She stood alone outside the door. No makeup. Hair is also a bit messy. In his hand he carried a nylon bag, inside seemed to be fruit. I opened the door.

“Thanh Van.”

Her voice was completely different from the last call. No more that sharp sourness. Instead, it's an ingratiating style be careful.

“Mom came to visit me.”

I leaned over to let her in. She changed her slippers and walked into the living room. Seeing the hot pot on the tea table, she paused for a moment.

“Eating hot pot alone?”

“So… let me peel an apple for you, okay?”

Without waiting for me to answer, she opened the plastic bag, took a few apples and then went to look for a knife in the kitchen. I sat on the sofa, looking at that busy back. This woman... During the twelve years I was a bride... She never peeled an apple for me. Every time she came to my house, she ordered me to pour tea and carry water, criticized the food for not liking her taste, and blamed me for being useless and unable to give birth. She came to peel apples for me again. That proves that Tan Mac Thanh has made it clear to her the seriousness of this matter. She came to ask for peace.

“Thanh Van.”

Chu Phuong brought out the plate of cut apples, placed it in front of me, and sat down on the other side of the sofa.

“Don't blame your mother for speaking frankly.”

“Today I just wanted to ask you a question…”

“What do you want in the end?”

“What are you talking about?”

“I'm talking about Mac Thanh.”

Chu Phuong's hands were clasped together, his knuckles were slightly white.

“I know he does messy things.”

“I don't defend him.”

“But after all, he is my husband and children…”

“Ex-husband.”