Chapter 8 — Leave To Be Called By Your Own Name

"Duong Duong."

"There are a few things..."

"We should make it clear to each other."

Tan Nghien finished watching. Slightly frowned.

"It doesn't look like an apology."

I smiled faintly.

"Of course not."

"So what is it?"

"Hong Mon Yen."

The day of the press conference. I wear a black suit. Do not wear any jewelry. Tieu Chu walked behind.

"Miss Duong."

"What if they slander me again in front of everyone?"

I calmly replied.

"Then..."

"Exposed right in front of everyone."

The banquet hall was packed with people. The media. Collaborative partners. Investor. The Board of Directors of Co City. Giang Van stood next to the stage. Laughing and talking with everyone. Hua Lam was also present. Just saw me. His eyes immediately wavered. Co Nghien Bach stepped forward.

"I'm here."

I calmly replied.

"You invited me."

He looked at Tieu Chu standing next to me.

"I thought..."

"I will come alone."

Tieu Chu immediately spoke up.

"General Manager Co."

"Our Ms. Duong is also the boss now."

"Go out with a staff member accompanying you..."

"Isn't it very normal?"

Several people standing nearby burst into laughter. Co Nghien Bach paid no attention to her.

"Duong Duong."

"Later..."

"No matter what you hear."

"Don't get excited either."

I looked straight at him.

"If you're afraid I'll get excited..."

"Then don't do things that make me agitated."

The press conference officially begins. Co Nghien Bach stepped onto the stage. First, he talked about the initial ideal when building a brand. Next is the original creative spirit. Finally, he looked down into the auditorium and said:

"In recent times..."

"The company has gone through many misunderstandings and turmoil."

"Today..."

"We want to use the truth to prove it."

"The Co has never failed to be creative."

The large rear screen lights up. A video starts playing. In the video. This is the scene where I presented my design plan at a company meeting five years ago. The video has been edited. There is only one sentence left from my words.

"This collection..."

"...let General Manager Co decide."

Right after that. The screen switched to Co Nghien Bach leading the team discussion. Giang Van stood under the stage. Look at me with eyes full of pride. The video ends. Co Nghien Bach holds the microphone.

"Co always respects the contributions of each employee."

"But the company's results..."

"Does not belong to any individual."

Someone nodded. Some people also turned to look at me. Hua Lam stood up holding the microphone.

"I also want to say a few words."

He walked onto the stage. Red eyes.

"I admit..."

"I'm young."

"Experience is not enough."

"But I've never stolen anyone's work."

"I used to respect senior Song very much."

"But all this time..."

"I have suffered too many cyber attacks."

"I hope..."

"She can let me go."

"Let go of Miss Co too."

The auditorium immediately rang with soft chatter. Giang Van took the microphone.

"Tong Duong."

"You're also present today."

"If you still have some affection for the company..."

"Then come up here and explain everything clearly."

Tieu Chu was so angry that he wanted to rush onto the stage. I kept her. Co Nghien Bach looked at me.

"Duong Duong."

"Let's give everyone an explanation."

I walked onto the stage. The entire lens below immediately points towards me. Giang Van brought the microphone over. I don't accept. Instead. I took out a small projector signal converter from my bag. Plug it into your computer. Giang Van's face immediately changed.

"What are you going to do?"

I calmly replied:

"Give everyone an explanation."

The big screen immediately changed. The first document appears. Is the entire meeting video. No cut and paste. In the recording. What I said then was:

"This collection..."

"General Manager Gu decides the budget."

"And I decide the limits of the design."

Below the auditorium, a series of surprised sounds rang out. Co Nghien Bach's face immediately darkened. Second paragraph. This is Hua Lam's internal chat history. He texted Giang Van:

"If Tong Duong doesn't agree..."

"I would say she oppresses new people."

Giang Van replied:

"She can't turn the situation around."

Third paragraph. Is the exchange history between Giang Van and an outside media account.

"Turning public opinion toward workplace bullying."

"Don't mention copyright."

Hua Lam took a step back.

"It's all fake!"

I looked at him.

"Do you dare take out your phone to check right here?"

He immediately fell silent. Below, someone shouted loudly:

"Check it out!"

"If it's not fake, check it now!"

Giang Van rushed in front of me. Gritting my teeth, I whispered:

"Tong Duong."

"Are you crazy?"

I hold the microphone.

"Director Giang."

"If there's something you want to talk about..."

"Please speak a little louder."

Her face immediately turned pale. Luong Thanh sat in the front row. The face is extremely unsightly. Co Nghien Bach walked next to me. I looked at him.

"It's still not enough."

I open the last document.

"It is a document certifying initial equity interests."

"Signed by Co Nghien Bach himself five years ago."

"It clearly states..."

"Eight percent of the initial equity interests of the Co Thi brand..."

"...belongs to me."

"Tong Duong."

The entire auditorium was silent for exactly half a second. The next second. The entire hall exploded. Co Nghien Bach rushed forward. Press down hard on the computer.

"Tong Duong!"

I turned my head to look at him.

"What are you afraid of?"

He stared at me.

"Let's talk privately."