Chapter 17 — On a 5-day business trip, I called the police to kick my husband's entire family out of the house

Continue to contact the police station and ask about the progress of handling Chung Vi. At the same time, submit all evidence, including the transcript that Tran Duong investigated about Chu Hao Nam disclosing my information to Chung Vi. I called Phuong Bach Lam.

“Phuong Bach Lam.”

“I am Lam Van Tinh.”

The other end of the line clearly stopped.

“Lam… General Manager Lam?”

“Is something wrong?”

“About you stealing my trade secrets.”

“I think you know what I have in my hands.”

“IT login history.”

“Partner's confirmation.”

“Contrast of two options.”

“That… that was actually a misunderstanding—”

“It's not a misunderstanding.”

I coldly interrupted.

“You and Chu Hao Nam colluded to steal my project plan.”

“This act is enough to constitute the crime of infringing trade secrets.”

“Director Lam, please listen to my explanation—”

“I give you a chance.”

“From beginning to end, how did Chu Hao Nam contact you?”

“Give me a plan.”

“Is there any agreement between the two of you?”

“Write the whole thing into a report and give it to me.”

“If you cooperate…”

“I will not prosecute you criminally.”

“If we don't cooperate…”

“I write!”

Phuong Bach Lam almost shouted.

“I write!”

“Give me two days!”

“Tomorrow noon.”

“I want to see it in the email.”

“Okay okay—”

I hung up. People like Phuong Bach Lam are truly at the top of the wall. For the sake of profit, you dare to do anything. But as soon as I heard about the possibility of going to jail, I immediately softened. There's also his report... Plus all the evidence in hand... I now have a deck of cards strong enough to bring Chu Hao Nam to the station. Use it or not. When to use? It's up to me to decide. The next afternoon, Phuong Bach Lam's report was sent to email on time. The content is more detailed than I thought.

“In September 2023, Chu Hao Nam proactively contacted me.”

"Says his wife Lam Van Tinh has in hand the complete plan of a large housing project."

“He said he could help me get the entire content of the plan.”

“The condition is that after success, I give him 30% of the design fee.”

“That's about 1,140,000 yuan.”

1,140,000 yuan. That was the price for him to steal my plan. If Phuong Bach Lam steals that project worth 3,800,000 yuan... Chu Hao Nam will receive more than 1,000,000 yuan. Enough to pay off all debts. There are even a few hundred thousand left over. This was his real purpose when he changed the door lock and kicked me out of the house. Not because he wanted Chu My Ky to move in. It's so I can't go home. Can't get the computer. While I was panicking because I was "kicked out the door", I wouldn't have time to check the company's system. Give him enough time to steal the file, contact Phuong Bach Lam and complete the transaction. The story of Chu My Ky moving in... Just a front. The real goal... Is that 1,140,000 yuan. I printed out Phuong Bach Lam's entire report. Combine all previous evidence. IT login history. Cash flow history. Confirmation from the partner. Arrange into a complete set of documents. I went to the police station.

“Comrade police.”

“I want to report the crime.”

“Suspected infringement of trade secrets.”

Take testimony. Submit evidence. The whole process took less than two hours. As I walked out of the police station, my phone rang. I picked up the phone.

“Is that Lam Van Tinh?”

“I'm Chung Vi.”

My steps stopped.

“What's wrong?”

“The last time my juniors came to find you was a bit sudden, sorry.”

“I'm calling today because I want to tell you something.”

“Chu Hao Nam's story…”

“I won't look for you anymore after this.”

I squinted my eyes.

“Why did you suddenly change your mind?”

“Because he was captured.”

"This morning."

“Economic investigation team comes to the door.”

“It seems like some kind of commercial espionage… no, some kind of commercial secret.”

“Anyway, you were taken away.”

So fast? I hung up the phone and immediately called Tu Manh.

“Chu Hao Nam was taken away by the economic investigation team.”

“Do you know yet?”

“I just received the news.”

Her voice was very calm.

“Faster than expected.”

“Perhaps because the evidence you submitted was too complete.”

“Plus Phuong Bach Lam's report almost points directly at him.”

“The investigation team feels there is no need to continue observing.”

“How will he be punished?”

“Crime of infringing on trade secrets.”

“If the situation is serious…”

“Less than three years in prison with fine.”

“Considering the fact that he is still in debt and borrows at high interest rates…”

“At sentencing, the judge will probably not be gentle.”

I stood on the steps in front of the police station, looking at the traffic in the distance. Three years ago… He came into my life. Three years later… He would have to spend the same amount of time somewhere else.

“Van Tinh.”

Tu Manh's voice rang out on the phone.

“How do you feel now?”

I really feel very good.