Chapter 23 — Leave To Be Called By Your Own Name

Giang Van burst out laughing.

"Am I wrong?"

"Co Nghien Bach."

"If it weren't for the fact that after all these years I still couldn't forget her..."

"Will I become like this?"

Co Nghien Bach's voice was full of fatigue.

"What I can't bear to let go..."

"It's the past."

"But that's not..."

"The person I am now."

Giang Van's tears fell silently. No one gives her tissues anymore. After Open Day. The reputation of So Duong Design is completely affirmed. Every time Giang Van counterattacks. They all unintentionally became evidence to help clear my name. Not only can it not harm me. It also washes away all the injustice I have suffered. Three days later. Represent me. Tan Nghien officially filed a lawsuit with the court. File a lawsuit against Giang Van. With the following acts: Defamation in commercial activities. Violation of honor and dignity. Intentionally appropriating the fruits of another person's labor. File a lawsuit against Co Thi. For hiding and not fully paying the dividends that belonged to me... During the past five years. The Giang family... No longer stands up to protect Giang Van. According to Tan Nghien. To avoid affecting the family corporation. Mr. Giang immediately stripped Giang Van of all shares in the family business. Publicly declare: All of Giang Van's actions are personal decisions. Not related to the Giang family. Giang Van... Completely became an abandoned person. The day she was taken by the police for investigation. The paparazzi took many pictures. Giang Van wore an old, ruffled coat. Head down to avoid the camera. No more arrogance. Of the Director who once single-handedly manipulated the Co family years ago. And Co Nghien Bach. The days that followed were no better. After Tham Tri Y took over Co Thi. She acted extremely decisively. Together with Luong Thanh. She reviewed the entire financial system. Finally discovered. During the time Co Nghien Bach was in charge. There have been many funds with unclear origins. Along with a series of huge losses. It happened just because he tried to support Giang Van. After many rounds of meetings. The Board of Directors makes the final decision. Indefinite suspension of all management positions of Co Nghien Bach at Co Thi. He can only keep the shares in his name. Every year receive dividends. There are no longer any executive powers. The man who single-handedly built Co City. In the end... He was removed from the center of power by the Co family. The night before the launch of So Duong Design's new collection. It was drizzling with rain. I just walked out of the office. I saw Co Nghien Bach standing under a streetlight. He didn't bring an umbrella. Wet hair stuck to his forehead. The person is noticeably thinner. Two deep sunken eye sockets. The whole person was covered with a haggard look.

"Duong Duong..."

He called hoarsely. I stopped. Look at him calmly.

"Is something wrong?"

He looked at me. The edges of the eyes gradually turn red.

"Today..."

"I went to the basement room..."

"The place we rented in the past to start a business."

"I found..."

"The first designs I ever drew."

"Back then..."

"We are so poor that we have nothing."

"And yet every day..."

"You still smile at me."

"'Nghien Bach.'"

"'We will definitely succeed.'"

He took half a step forward. The voice was full of pleading.

"Duong Duong."

"If you transfer all of Co Thi's shares to me..."

"If you cut off completely with Giang Van..."

"We..."

"Can we start again?"

"I don't need Miss Co anymore."

"I just need you."

I looked at the man in front of me. Look at his face full of regret. Full of love. Then I just saw... It's funny.

"Co Nghien Bach."

I spoke softly.

"Until now."

"I still don't understand."

"It's not..."

"I don't need Miss Co anymore."

"I've lost Co Thi."

"Today you came to me."

"Just because..."

"There's nothing left in my hand."

"I want to find again..."

"Song Tang of the past."

"He will unconditionally yield to you."

"Let me continue to take advantage."

His face immediately turned white. Lips trembling.

"It's not..."

"I really regret it..."

I interrupted.

"I've moved on."

I opened the umbrella. Covering the falling rain.

"Before."

"I used to think."

"I can't live without you."

"Can't leave Co City."

"It wasn't until today that I understood."

"Without you."

"There is no Co Thi."

"I live..."

"More brilliant than ever."

"Co Nghien Bach."

"Don't look for me anymore."

"Between us."

"Even friends..."

"It's not anymore."

I went around him. Slowly walk towards the car parked on the side of the road. Through the rearview mirror. Co Nghien Bach's figure in the rain... It's getting smaller and smaller. Just a faint black dot. I retracted my gaze. Don't look back again. The next day. The launch of So Duong Design's new collection officially opened. In the Tinh Ha exhibition hall. The stage lights shine brightly. Twelve designs under the theme "Rebirth" appeared one after another on the catwalk. Sharp cut. Bold design. Every outfit. It's like telling a story. About independence. And the power of women. The auditorium echoed with applause. The flash is as bright as a sea of stars. Han Suong sat in the front row. Smiling and raising a glass to congratulate me. Aunt Tham nodded slightly. His eyes were filled with pride. My mother sat in the most prominent position. Eyes filled with tears. But the smile was extremely bright. Tieu Chu stood next to him. So excited that I secretly shouted softly. I took a deep breath. Then step by step move onto the stage. Standing in the middle of bright lights. Look at the sincere faces in the stands. From this moment. My real life... has just officially begun. Song Tang. My name... Finally... Truly belongs to me.