Chapter 13 — On the day of divorce, I applied to quit my job

He laughed.

"After working with you for two months, I saw it."

"You're not the type of person born to be a hired worker."

"Just go."

"I wrote a letter of introduction for you."

"If there is a project in the future, we will continue to cooperate."

"General Manager Chu..."

"Don't be cheesy."

"You'll get rich later."

"Just remember to invite me to a delicious meal."

Just like that. I officially quit my job at General Manager Chu's company. Wholeheartedly focus on operating Chieu Bach. Three days later. Contract is signed. One week later. My team of three also completed. A brand strategy expert. One person is in charge of content. A designer. All are trustworthy freelancers introduced by Phuong Du. Chieu Bach consulting room. Officially started operations. First month after project launch. Almost every day I work until twelve o'clock at night. Twelve affiliated brands, each brand must be researched, each brand must be positioned, each brand must build a strategic framework. The workload is huge, but every day is extremely reassuring, because everything I do is for myself. It's been six years since I had this feeling again. Do Minh Vien is very satisfied with my work performance. By the third week, he proactively increased the cost, asking me to also take on visual identity upgrades for four of those brands. Phuong Du finally knew about Chieu Bach, his first reaction was: "When did you register your company?! Why didn't you tell me?!"

"Well, now that we've said it, why not?"

"Okay. If you need design assistance in the future, just call me anytime. Friendly price."

"No need for friendly price, just pay the normal price."

"You are..."

"I don't like taking advantage of my friends, so don't let yourself lose. After Chieu Bach grows big, you will be the first contracted designer."

Phuong Du choked for a moment, then laughed: "Okay, generous lady." Life just goes by. My job became more and more stable, my income gradually stabilized, my circle of communication also naturally shifted from the previous "Co Thi's relationship network" to a completely new field of creative culture. Co Hanh's side was also quiet. Since the day he stood in front of my house and said those two sentences, nearly a month has passed without any news. Tham Van also no longer contacts me. It was as if after saying those two sentences, he really let go. Or rather... I'm not sure if he really let go, or was just waiting for the right opportunity. But it doesn't matter anymore. I don't have time to think about him. Until the fifth week, an unexpected incident broke the peace. That afternoon, I was working overtime at the office when a news message appeared on my phone.

"Co Thi Real Estate plans to acquire 30% of the shares of Tinh Than Cultural Media Group, estimated transaction value of 800 million yuan."

I stared at the news, my finger frozen on the screen. Spiritual Culture. My biggest customer currently... is the project of Tinh Than Culture Group. If Co Thi becomes a major shareholder of Tinh Than... Then in terms of business, Co Hanh and I will have an intersection again. Is this a coincidence? A move of he? I immediately called Do Minh Vien.

"Mr. Do, I just saw the news. Is it true that Co Thi bought Tinh Than?"

Do Minh Vien was silent for two seconds.

"It's true. The news was just announced today."

"Will this affect my project?"

"Currently, not yet. What is being acquired is shares at the group level, while the projects in the East China region still operate independently. But..."

"But what?"

"But if the acquisition is completed, Co Thi appoints people to the Board of Directors. In the future, large projects that need to be outsourced may have to go through their hands for approval."

My spine suddenly went cold. If Co Hanh steps into the decision-making level of Tinh Than... Then whether my contract will be renewed or not, whether the payment will be disbursed or not... It will all depend on his face. This is not a coincidence. After six years of being with him, I know very well how he does business. No forcing. Don't tear your face. Just silently showing off. He is using capital. Each step brought me back within reach of him. I hung up. Sit in a work chair. Think calmly for five minutes. Then pick up the phone. Send Co Hanh a message. It's the third text message in the past six years that I proactively sent to him.

"You bought Spirit because I'm working on their project?"