Chapter 17 — I Sell 58% of Shares, Sending My Ex-Husband Out of My Life

Two months later. I received a courier package in the office. It's a magazine. Featured Person of the Year of "Finance Weekly". On the cover is my photo. Next to it is printed a line of text:

“Luc Thanh Van: From the darkest moment to the ultimate counterattack.”

I flipped to the content and read it all at once. Writing is also quite objective. There is mention of the entrepreneurial journey. Mentioning marital incidents. Also mentioned Due Hang's rapid growth after Dinh Phong joined. The last paragraph quotes my statement at the press conference.

“Whether a woman is worthy of respect or not has never been determined by her uterus, but by her spine.”

I closed the magazine and put it on the corner of the table. Then continue working. Three months later. Due Hang officially launched the IPO process. The stage of listing guidance, document preparation, roadshow— I led the whole team in a whirlwind for more than half a year. During that time, a few small things happened. After holding more than 7,000,000 yuan, Tan Mac Thanh and Lam Uyen moved to another city to live. I heard that Lam Uyen gave birth to a baby boy. I also heard that in less than half a year, most of that money was spent. Because Tan Mac Thanh doesn't know how to manage finances at all. After transferring the villa's name to me, Chu Phuong moved back to his old house in the countryside. She once sent me a very long message. Basically saying I regret it, I'm sorry. I finished reading. No reply. Ha Minh Vien still texts me from time to time, telling me about Tan Mac Thanh's recent situation. I will only answer once:

"Mr. Ha, you don't need to tell me those things anymore."

He replied: These things are like the wind. Just blow it over. All my thoughts... were focused on the listing. Half a year later. Due Hang Technology officially listed on A-share stock exchange. On the opening day of the first trading session, the stock price increased 43% compared to the issuance price. The company's total capitalization exceeds 8 billion yuan. I stood in the trading floor hall, watching the numbers continuously jump on the big screen. Next to me are General Director Chu, lawyers Trieu, To Cam, Ms. Ha... And former employees who have been with me from the first day of starting my business until today. The moment the opening bell rang... My hands were surprisingly steady. The bell echoed throughout the hall. The applause was like thunder. I don't laugh. Don't cry either. Just suddenly remembered the forty square meter rented room twelve years ago. Remembering the girl squatting on the ground calculating every penny, not even having the heart to order food from outside. Remembering the girl lying on the hospital bed, losing her child, crying alone until morning. Remembering the girl leaning against the cold wall in the emergency staircase, shaking her hands and calling the lawyer. They are all living in my body. Every version of me... Is the reason I got to where I am today. That evening, the team held a small celebration party in the hotel. After a few rounds of wine, To Cam took the glass and walked over.

“General Luc, I pay you a glass of respect.”

“Respect what?”

“Dear sister…”

“In the most difficult times, still do not give up.”

I clinked glasses with her. After drinking, she lowered her voice.

“General Luc, I still didn't dare to ask before.”

“When I sold 58% of my shares to Dinh Phong…”

“Do you really not feel sad at all?”

“But it pains me even more if I don't sell…”

“Let Due Hang be dragged to death by Tan Mac Thanh.”

“So what now?”

“The company is already listed.”

“Your priority acquisition right… can be activated, right?”

I laughed softly.

“You're getting smarter.”

She also laughed.

"I've been with Mr. Luc for a long time..."

“More or less learned a little something.”

The third month after listing, I officially exercised the right to buy back shares. At a price equal to the issuance price plus 10% premium... I bought back 30% of the shares from Dinh Phong Capital. Plus the 5% stake I increased my holding through the employee stock ownership platform during the IPO process... I once again became Due Hang's largest shareholder. Holds 35% shares. No longer 58%. But so... Because currently Due Hang's shareholding structure is very dispersed. No one can threaten my control anymore. More importantly— these 35% shares… belong entirely to me.