Chapter 17 — Locking my card to leave, I left my husband's family stranded in a seven-star hotel

“You keep going.”

“I wouldn't mind a few more pieces of evidence.”

His hand stopped. Finally went down. He turned around and left. At the door, he turned around and looked at me.

“I have changed.”

“It was you who changed me.”

He's gone. I stood in place, watching his back disappear through the elevator door. At that moment, Phuong Vien's phone called.

“Nien Niem, I just heard that Tran Phong was fired.”

“Did he come looking for you?”

“Just left.”

“What did he say?”

“Threaten me.”

“Call the police.”

“Not to that extent yet.”

I leaned back in my chair, my voice calm.

“He's just good at speaking loudly.”

“If he really told me to do anything, he wouldn't have the guts.”

“Don't be subjective.”

Phuong Vien's voice was extremely serious.

“The type of man who is cornered can easily go crazy.”

"Who knows, maybe I'll do something really crazy?"

“I know.”

“I will be careful.”

After hanging up, I returned to the meeting room to continue working. But what Phuong Vien said... I still remember it in my heart. That night, I installed more surveillance cameras in the studio and at home. At the same time, change to a new smart door lock. It's better to be careful. The first week after Tran Phong was fired, everything was very peaceful. In the second week... next story. Wednesday morning, as soon as I opened my phone, I discovered that I was stuck on Weibo hot search. An account named "Bodyguard Against Counterfeit Cosmetics" posted a long article with the title:

"Exposing the hot brand 'Nien My': The founder got rich by extorting money from divorce, all products are labeled as processed."

The article is very detailed. She said that during the divorce, I extorted 500,000 yuan from my ex-husband. Say my product is a small factory product of unknown origin. Saying that I was selected for the support program was due to an "illegal relationship". The attached photo... is a photo of me and Deputy General Ly discussing investment in the office. Intentionally cut corners to make it extremely ambiguous. The comments section blew up.

“It turned out to be this kind of person, unfollow.”

“No wonder it's growing so fast, it turns out it depends on men.”

“Labeled goods are sold at such high prices, they are scammers.”

My fingertips are cold. But my mind was unusually alert. The first call I made was to lawyer Co.

“Someone spread fake news defaming me online.”

“I want to sue.”

The second call was to manager Ha.

“Manager Ha, have you seen that online post?”

“It's all a fabrication.”

“Product documents, investment contracts, divorce papers…”

“I can make it public.”

“I see.”

Her voice was very steady.

“President To, don't panic.”

“The platform's legal department is handling it.”

“We will make an official announcement.”

The third call was to Phuong Vien.

“Help me look up the account of ‘Cosmetics Anti-Counterfeit Bodyguard’.”

“Let's see if we can find out who signed up.”

Phuong Vien works very quickly. That afternoon the results came out.

“The phone number that registered that account…”

“It's Lam Tieu Man's.”

Lam Tieu Man. Tran Phong's woman. Incorrect. It must be said that she is Tran Phong's current girlfriend. They broke up and then got back together? Or have they never really broken up? No longer important. The important thing is... this time I won't continue to stay silent. That evening, I posted a long post on my personal Weibo. No crying. Not to mention suffering. Don't go online and act pitiful. There are only facts and evidence. Toan set of product inspection papers. Production license. Supplier certification. Photos of important terms in the investment contract to prove that this is a formal commercial cooperation. The important page of the divorce certificate... proves that the person who left empty-handed was Tran Phong, not me. At the end of the article, I wrote:

“Some people asked why I didn't speak up.”

“Because I'm preparing evidence.”

“Now the evidence is complete.”

“I just said one sentence.”

“The one spreading false news…”

“See you in court.”

That Weibo post surpassed more than ten thousand shares overnight. The tide of public opinion changed even faster than I thought. The next day after I posted my response, editor Chu Lam of "Times Women" magazine proactively contacted me.

“Your response is so well written.”

“Reasonable, clear, with enough evidence.”

“We want to do another in-depth article from the perspective of the female businesswoman who was maliciously defamed.”

“Are you willing to cooperate?”

"I agree."

Three days later, the article was published.

“When businesswomen are slandered: To Niem's counterattack.”

The article analyzes the entire incident in great detail. Platform side interview. Interview the supplier. Even interviewed my long-time customers. All confirm the product quality and business reputation of Niem My. At the end of the article, there is also an official announcement from the platform:

“After verification, all content posted by the account ‘Bodyguard Against Counterfeit Cosmetics’ is false information.”

“This account has been permanently locked.”

“The Niem My brand possesses full legal certification documents, product quality has been strictly tested.”

“The platform will continue to support brand growth.”

The direction of comments immediately changed completely.

“I was led by the nose before, sorry Mr. To.”

"This kind of ex-husband is really disgusting. Even after the divorce, he still won't let go."

“I have been using Niem My's products for two years, the quality is really good, support!”

Not only was my shop not affected... but thanks to this heat wave, it increased a huge number of fans. Revenue that day broke a record: 630,000 yuan in one day. But the story is not over yet. Lawyer Co's side has officially filed a lawsuit. The defendant is Lam Tieu Man. With the person behind the direction: Tran Phong.

“The chain of evidence is very complete.”

Lawyer Co said.

“Lam Tieu Man's account.”

“Posted content.”

“Conversation history between her and Tran Phong.”

“In addition to Trieu Chi Cuong's previous testimony.”

“Enough to prove this is an organized act of defamation.”

“How can the court decide?”