Chapter 2 — I Was Evicted From Home The Day I Lost My Job, 7 Days Later I Became Their Boss

I did not call Chu Minh Hien back, nor did I contact anyone in the Chu family. I pulled the suitcase that had just been thrown out like trash, without looking back, and left the apartment complex that I once thought was home. I didn't look for friends to rely on, nor did I cry. I opened the app on my phone, directly booked a luxury suite at a five-star hotel in the city center, and used my own card to pay. In the card is the money I accumulated before marriage, which is also my last support. While soaking in the large bathtub, looking out at the bright city lights outside the glass window, my phone vibrated. Message from Chu Minh Hien.

"Haven't you caused enough trouble yet? My mother only thinks about the two of us. She speaks harshly but has a soft heart. You are a woman, it is very dangerous to go out late at night. Quickly bow your head and admit your mistakes, be a little softer, I will find a way to take you home."

“Because of you two?”

“Bow your head and admit your mistakes?”

I looked at those words and just found them ridiculous. He didn't even ask if I had eaten anything, where I was, or if I was safe. In his world, there are only his mother's emotions, and his own so-called face. I directly dragged his number to the block list. The world immediately became quiet. The next day, I contacted a high-end real estate brokerage company, asking for only one thing: fast. In the afternoon, I stood in an apartment with a panoramic view of the river. Two bedrooms and one living room, minimalist style, large ground-level glass doors, sunlight pouring in unobstructed, warm and bright. Rent is twenty thousand per month. Nearly equal to most of my previous income, it was also "proof of wasteful spending" in my mother-in-law's mouth. But right now, I just find it worth it. I signed the contract on the same day and paid definitively. When I moved house, I didn't hesitate to throw away all the things Chu Minh Hien had bought for me. The cheap bracelet he gave me when he chased me, the dress I bought on the spur of the moment on my anniversary, the cups printed with the words "I love you"... All the things that carried that fake sentiment, I gathered them up and threw them straight into the trash. The only thing I kept was a copy of the prenuptial property agreement. At that time, he said he signed the agreement because he didn't trust him, but I let him feel secure and gave him the original copy to keep. Now that I think about it, it's really funny. The phone vibrated, it was a voice message from Chu Le. I clicked open, and her disgusting, gloating voice immediately rang out.

"Lam Van, have you found a job sweeping the trash? Or let me introduce you to a cleaning job? That's three thousand a month, it's considered income, don't stay at home and get moldy, ha ha ha!"

I listened to everything, expressionless, then opened her personal page. The latest post was posted yesterday, showing off a new limited edition bracelet, with the status line: "Working hard is to reward yourself." I looked at that bracelet, opened the shopping app, found the exact brand, chose an even more expensive model, a global limited edition, and immediately ordered it. Then I took a screenshot, didn't post it anywhere, just quietly saved it. I continued to scroll through the chat with Chu Le. Before, she always deliberately bragged about her work at Tinh Dieu.

“Our company is the leader in the industry, luck The benefits are so good that ordinary people can't even get in.”

“The department head values me very much, saying I am a key person who needs training.”

“Lam Van, when did your crappy company collapse? Or try submitting your CV to me? But I probably won't make it.”

The words that once jarred me, now that I think about it, carry a funny irony. I remember what CEO Tinh Dieu said in the last interview. The gray-haired man, a legend in the industry, looked at me with eyes that seemed to see through everything.

“Lam Van, our marketing department is not doing well right now. Chaotic, full of relationships, extremely low efficiency. I need a knife, the sharpest knife, to cut off all that rot. Miss, do you dare to make that knife?”

I then replied: "I not only dare, but I will also do it well." Now, I look forward to using that same knife... to cut off the first piece of rotten meat. I blocked all contact with the Chu family, including unrelated distant relatives. Changing into a newly purchased black silk shirt, paired with sharply tailored trousers, I stood in front of the large mirror. Look at yourself in the mirror. Those eyes were the eyes of someone who had just emerged from the ashes. The night before going to work, Chu Minh Hien used an unknown number to send me a text message, as a final warning.

“Lam Van, I'll count to three. If you don't call back, we're done! Don't think I can't find you!”

I looked at that message, like I was looking at a child making an unreasonable mess. I turned off my phone. The world suddenly became strangely quiet. Only the expectation of the future remained... and the cold, pleasurable feeling before the moment I was about to make my move. Monday, early morning. I stood in front of the luxurious glass door of Tinh Dieu Group, the sunlight shone on the yellow words "STARSHINE GROUP", making it sparkle to the eyes. The human resources director personally came down to pick me up, a woman in her forties, sharp eyes, neat demeanor, last name Vuong.

“Director Lam, welcome. The CEO specifically advised that the corporation will support all her decisions at the marketing department at the highest level."

She led me into the elevator and said, smiling. I nodded slightly.

“Thank you, Director Vuong. Looking forward to more instructions in the future.”

The elevator ascended steadily, the mirror reflecting my calm face. The marketing department is located on the 28th floor. As soon as the elevator door opened, a chaotic and noisy atmosphere descended. Some people are talking loudly on the phone, some people are huddled together eating snacks and gossiping, some people are sitting on the table surfing the web shopping. And most prominent among them all — is a familiar face. She was crossing her legs, looking in the mirror and adjusting her new nails, while chatting endlessly with her colleague next to her.

“Have you heard? The general manager just arrived there today. I heard he was dispatched from headquarters, his background is not small."

A curious young girl asked:

“Miss Le, is it male or female?”

Chu Le snorted and rolled her eyes in disdain.

“Who else? Definitely a nasty old lady. These types of 'falling from the sky' are my favorite to light three fires at the beginning of the term. Everyone be smart, don't let yourself be caught in the wrong."

A male colleague immediately chimed in.

“That's right, listening to Ms. Le is reassuring. I've been here for a long time, and I haven't seen anything like this before."

Chu Le looked up chin, undisguised triumph.

"That's right. Whoever they are, if they want to stand firmly in this marketing department, they must pass through my door first."

As soon as her words ended, Director Vuong coughed softly. The whole office immediately fell silent. All eyes turned towards us at the same time.

"Everyone stop working for a moment. I introduce, this is Lam Van. From today, she will be the new director of the marketing department."

Voice clear and decisive. The air seemed to freeze for a moment. I heard it very clearly - the nail clippers in Chu Le's hand fell to the floor, making a crisp "click" sound. The expression on her face seemed to be in slow motion. The smug smile stiffened, then cracked, and finally turned into emptiness. Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were wide open, her gaze fixed on me, filled with unbelievable panic. I took in all the eyes in the room and slowly scanned around. Curious, searching, surprised, even gloating looks... like beams of light shining straight at me. Finally, my eyes stopped on Chu Le's constantly changing face. I took a step forward, smiling my perfect social smile.

"Chu Le, right? Nice to meet you."