Chapter 16 — Leave To Be Called By Your Own Name

Tan Nghien placed a file on the table.

"Open the entire design process."

"Turning the entire journey from sketch to finished product of So Duong Design pop-up store..."

"...into a public chain of evidence."

Tieu Chu was surprised.

"Wouldn't that expose our entire working process?"

I calmly replied:

"Just let them see."

“They can see the process.”

"They can't copy thinking."

That afternoon. Sister Duong Design organized a public announcement. Right in front of the pop-up shop. I displayed all twelve outfits. From the first sketch. Edit history. Production plan. Until the factory's delivery schedule. All are arranged in correct chronological order. Uncle Chau directly presented the pattern making process. Ms. Luong introduced the source of raw materials. A Man brought all the edited documents on display. There are no fancy explanations. Just state clearly. At any time. A reporter asked:

"General Tong."

"Aren't you afraid your competitors will follow suit?"

I smiled.

"Truly creative..."

"Not afraid of being seen."

"The thing that others are afraid of seeing..."

"It's the process of stealing."

Applause immediately rang out. Just as the announcement was about to end. Co's legal department brought someone over. The leader handed me a file.

"We represent the Co Clan."

"I request you to immediately stop publishing documents related to Co Thi's trade secrets."

Tieu Chu immediately stepped up.

"This is a document from Sister Duong Design!"

The other person replied coldly.

"Miss Tong has worked at Co Thi for many years."

"Design method."

"Customer Source."

"Supply Chain Systems."

"It's all closely related to the Co Clan."

I laughed.

"In your own words."

"After leaving Co Thi..."

"I came to draw clothes..."

"Can't it be anymore?"

The crowd laughed. Co Thi's lawyer's face immediately became ugly.

"I hope you're serious."

I hold the microphone.

"I'm serious."

"You guys said..."

"My design method belongs to Co Thi."

"Then please ask."

"Why..."

"Co Thi's spring collection plan..."

"Still can't do it now?"

Immediately, someone in the crowd shouted loudly.

"Good question!"

Co Thi's lawyer immediately choked up. I continue.

"You guys said..."

"The supply chain is Co's."

I turned to Uncle Chau.

"Uncle Chau."

"Do you belong to the Co clan?"

Uncle Chau immediately laughed loudly.

"I belong to my wife!"

The whole scene burst into laughter. Ms. Luong also smiled and said.

"I belong to those who pay on time."

A Man continued.

"And I..."

"Belongs to someone who respects the craft of pattern making."

Tieu Chu laughed so much that he clutched his stomach. Co Thi's lawyer blushed.

"Please don't incite the crowd."

I walked in front of him.

"Today I come..."

"It's to deliver official documents."

"I accept."

"I want to take this opportunity."

"Scare my partner."

"Threaten my supplier."

"Scare my customers."

"I can't do it."

Han Suong stepped up.

"The Tinh Ha Department Store has received the dispatch."

"We will also officially respond."

"Before a court or arbitration body reaches a final conclusion."

"The cooperative relationship between Tinh Ha and So Duong Design..."

"No change."

Applause rang out again. Co Thi's legal team could only quietly leave Go. That evening. The video of the announcement climbed straight to the top of searches. The most mentioned comment was only one sentence.

"Uncle Chau belongs to his wife."

Tieu Chu laughed until her stomach hurt.

"Miss Duong."

"Have we lost our center of gravity?"

I shook my head.

"They want to turn everyone..."

"Becoming the property of the Co Clan."

"Just one word from Uncle Chau."

"It's more convincing than ten pages of my statement."

Right at that moment. Tan Nghien sent a message.

"Public opinion has stabilized."

Right after that. Another news.

"The Board of Directors decided to hold an emergency meeting."

"Luong Thanh invites you to attend tomorrow afternoon."

I looked at the message. Smiling softly.

"Finally..."

"It's about time."

The next afternoon. Co Thi's Board of Directors meeting room. This is the first time I've returned to the top floor of the building... After leaving the company. I can only sit behind Co Nghien Bach. I sat at the head of the table opposite him. Next to me. It's Tan Nghien. Tham Tri Y was also present. Luong Thanh chaired the meeting. Co Nghien Bach sat in the chair position. Face without any emotion. Giang Van is not qualified to participate. But she still came. Sitting right behind Co Nghien Bach. As if to remind everyone. She is still the future fiancee of the Co family. Luong Thanh opened his mouth.

"Main content of the meeting."

"It is to confirm Ms. Tong Duong's rights."

"At the same time, discuss plans to resolve related disputes."

As the first shareholder. Be the first to speak up.

"I do not agree to confirm grandmother's shares."

"It's been too long."

"The records are no longer complete."

Tham Tri Y calmly pushed a file over.

"Full profile."

"Transfer receipt."

"Entrustment contract."

"Signature of witness."

"Email before the change in business registration."

"It's all there."

Ba Co could only turn a few pages. His face was dark. A member of the Board of Directors looked towards Co Nghien Bach.

"General Manager Co."

"Do you know the nature of this money?"

Co Nghien Bach was silent. Ba Co immediately spoke up.

"He was young then."

"Many things are handled by me."

I looked at him.

"Finally..."

"I also admit it."

"Have you handled this yourself before?"

Ba Co paused. Tan Nghien placed the tape recorder on the table.

"Just that last sentence alone."

"That's proof enough..."

"The Co family is completely aware of the situation."

Co's father's face immediately turned pale. Right at that moment. Giang Van spoke up.

"Even if this trust contract is valid."

"It doesn't mean..."

"Tong Duong is allowed to take advantage of public opinion to pressure the company."

I looked straight at her.

"Director Giang."

"Please..."

"Today you gave a speech..."

"In what capacity?"