Chapter 5 — Leave To Be Called By Your Own Name

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"Director Giang, don't be sad."

"Everyone understands you."

Tieu Chu took a screenshot and sent it to me.

"She started playing the victim."

I only answer in two words. Half an hour later. Hua Lam also posted.

"What a creative person fears most..."

"Not misunderstood."

"But being dragged into the mud by the person I once respected."

I put down the phone. Tan Nghien asked:

"Not responding?"

"If I speak up now..."

"...just arguing with them."

I turned on the computer. Type the first recruitment notice of Sister Duong Design.

"It's time for the grand opening."

Wednesday morning. The official account of So Duong Design is in operation. The first post is just a photo with a white background. There are no characters. There is only one sentence.

"Stolen light... will never light one's own path."

Below are attached three copyright registration certificates. Don't mention anyone's name. Just that is too obvious. The comments section quickly became lively. Someone asked:

"Is this responding to the Co?"

Someone commented:

"Finally the former Chief Design Officer speaks up."

Some people also scolded me.

"If you quit your job and then come back to destroy your old company, you really have no vision."

I just read a few comments and then turned it off. Afternoon. The first customer arrives. That is Han Suong, Purchasing Director of Tinh Ha department store system. As soon as she sat down, she immediately said:

"Tong Duong."

"I don't care who is right or wrong between you and Co."

"I just asked one question."

"Spring collection pop-up store..."

"Can you do it?"

I replied emphatically:

"Can do it."

She slightly raised her eyebrows.

"Miss Gu has postponed the appointment."

"That time frame is currently empty."

"You have ten days."

As soon as Tieu Chu finished pouring the water, her hands shook.

"Ten days?"

Han Suong turned to look at her.

"If you can't do it, that's it."

I calmly repeat:

"I can do it."

Tieu Chu opened his eyes wide. Han Suong burst out laughing.

"How many people are in your team?"

"You two?"

"And her."

Han Suong gently rotated the cup in her hand.

"Tong Duong."

"I value you very much."

"But I don't want to bet with you."

I took out a set of plans.

"No need to bet."

"This is the concept for the pop-up shop I just finished last night."

Han Suong opened it to see. First page. Second page. The expression on her face gradually changed. Flip to the last page. She closed the file.

"Ten days later."

"I want to see the real model."

I nodded. Before leaving, she added:

"The Co side is also competing for this time frame."

"They said after you quit..."

"The supply chain will no longer listen to you."

I smiled slightly.

"Then..."

"Let the supply chain itself choose."

After Han Suong left. Tieu Chu closed the door. Everyone was still stunned.

"Miss Duong."

"Ten days..."

"Where can we find a workshop?"

I picked up the phone.

"Find an ex."

First call. I called Uncle Chau, the owner of the garment factory. He picked up the phone very quickly.

"Designer Tong?"

"You finally remember me?"

"Uncle Chau."

"Do you accept applications?"

"You opened your mouth..."

"It's okay, I have to accept it."

Second call. I called Ms. Luong, the fabric supplier. She just asked one sentence.

"Is Miss Co bullying you?"

I smiled faintly.

"Consider it."

She cursed loudly.

"Then you have to accept it even more."

Third call. I called A Man, the pattern maker. The other end of the line was silent for a few seconds.

"I thought..."

"I will never leave General Manager Co."

I smiled faintly.

"I thought so too."

A Man burst out laughing.

"Send the drawing over here."

Tieu Chu stood next to hear everything. Eye rims are red.

"Miss Duong."

"It turns out..."

"There are so many people willing to help you."

I gave her the design.

"Not to help you."

"How many years?"

"I've never treated them badly."

Come Saturday. The first batch of samples has been completed. Tieu Chu and I just hung up our clothes. The office door was suddenly pushed open. Giang Van walked in. Behind are Hua Lam and two assistants. Tieu Chu immediately blocked in front of me.

"What do you want to do?"

Giang Van glanced around the factory.

"Tong Duong."

"Do you really open a small factory like this?"

Hua Lam spoke softly.

"Miss Duong."

"There's no need to go to this extent."

I turned to look at the security guard at the door.

"Who let them in?"

The guard looked awkward.

"They said..."

"Used to be your old colleague."

Giang Van conveniently picked up a sample set.

"Tinh Ha pop-up store..."

"You can't win it."

I immediately took the clothes out of her hand.

"Do not touch."

Giang Van smiled.

"The Co has proposed new conditions to Tinh Ha."

"Lower discount."

"Better promotional position."

"Han Suong is a business person."

"She won't choose you out of loyalty."