Chapter 5 — Leave Application Approved Within 10 Minutes

Proactively apologized to an employee who just quit. Everyone was surprised. Truong Dao's body trembled visibly.

“The money is too profitable.”

I leaned away to avoid that bow.

“Not at all.”

The total money waved his hand.

“Miss Tran, I'm not looking for you today just to apologize.”

He paused for a moment and then stated his purpose directly.

“I hope to be able to invite you to be the external Technical General Counsel for the company for a long time.”

“Responsible for maintaining, upgrading and building security architecture for the entire core system.”

“About compensation and remuneration, we can discuss separately.”

“I guarantee you will be satisfied.”

This suggestion was completely beyond my expectations. At first I thought that at best he just wanted to keep in touch so that he could continue to find me during the next system upgrade. He wanted to directly give me the title of General Counsel. I looked at him. Don't reply right away.

“Of course you don't have to keep time.”

“Time is completely free.”

“As long as the company needs it, you can provide technical support.”

Seeing my hesitation, General Tien immediately added. Right at that moment. Director Chu brought a stack of documents from behind.

“This is the consulting agreement framework we just drafted.”

“You can see it first.”

The general took the money and gave it to me. But I haven't had time to reach out yet. He suddenly turned his head to look at Truong Dao.

“Truong Dao!”

Truong Dao jumped like a soldier who had just been electrocuted. The back immediately straightened.

“What are you still standing there for?”

“Quickly pour Counselor Tran a glass of water!”

President Tien's voice did not allow anyone to doubt. In the blink of an eye. Truong Dao's face was as red as pig liver. Under the eyes of dozens of people around. He ran almost straight towards the tea room. A few seconds later. He returned holding a disposable paper cup. Both hands were respectfully raised in front of me.

“Counselor Tran.”

“Please drink water.”

The voice was so quiet it was almost inaudible. I looked at him. He didn't dare look me straight in the eye. The man once used the tip of his pen to type my name. Used to use cold eyes to crush my self-esteem. This moment. He's bending over again to give me water. So low that there's no air left. I did not accept that glass of water. Just turned and said to General Tien:

“I will bring this agreement back to see.”

“Within three days, I will answer you.”

I turned around and walked towards the elevator. Behind the back. It was the enthusiastic voice of General Tien. It is the respectful support of Chairman Chu. And there is... Truong Dao's self-esteem is crumbling little by little. The elevator door slowly closed. I took out my phone. A new message just appeared.

"Miss Nhien, do you have time? Let's have a few drinks tonight. I want to apologize to you."

I looked at the words "sorry" on the screen. The corners of the lips curled slightly. Great play... It's just begun. I arranged to meet Vuong Wei at a Japanese-style barbecue restaurant. Quiet space. Very suitable for talking. He arrived before me. The table was filled with meat dishes, from A5 Wagyu beef to thick-cut beef tongue, all of which were the most expensive dishes in the restaurant.

“Sister Nhien, you're finally here!”

As soon as he saw me sitting down, he immediately stood up and enthusiastically poured me a glass of barley tea.

“Today you invite."

“Let me say I'm sorry.”

I picked up the tongs and flipped the Wagyu beef sizzling on the grill.

“What mistake do you have to apologize for?”

An unnatural look flashed across Vuong Wei's face.

“The day you quit your job.”

“My attitude at that time was not very good.”

He scratched his head. Present a simple, honest appearance.

“At that time, I didn't know the situation clearly.”

“I heard about it later.”

"It's all because that guy Truong Dao has no eyes."

“I always feel guilty and sorry for you.”

He said in a sincere voice. As if he was really upset on my behalf. If it weren't for that day at the elevator door, seeing his facial change with my own eyes... Maybe I would have believed it.

“It's over.”

I picked up a piece of freshly cooked Wagyu and put it in my mouth. The meat is so tender that it almost melts right at the tip of the tongue. But I don't feel good.

“Sister Nhien, you are now the most famous person in the company.”

Vuong Wei poured sake for me and smiled.

“President Qian personally invited you to be an advisor.”

“This treatment is only for me in the entire company.”

He filled my glass. Then fill your own glass as well.

“I pay my respects to you!”

After speaking, he tilted his head back and drank. I also took a sip. Spicy sake glides across the throat. Leaves a burning sensation. A few drinks down the stomach. Vuong Wei's mouth completely lost control. He started cursing Truong Dao. Said he didn't understand technology. Self-righteousness. Sooner or later you will be fired by the company. Then he turned to flatter me again.