Chapter 10 — Queen of Startups

8 The four children's hundred-day celebration party was held at the Song family's manor, with almost the entire business elite present. I wore a custom-made champagne-colored evening gown, standing in the middle of the banquet hall, receiving congratulations from everyone. My waistline has recovered to be flat and even firmer than before pregnancy — all thanks to the rigorous daily postpartum recovery process. "President Giang, congratulations! These four healthy and beautiful children are truly a blessing!" A female president of a jewelry company happily shook my hand, "We just launched a children's product line, and have prepared a separate set for each child." I smiled and thanked him, from the corner of my eye I glanced at Tong Nam Lang who was standing not far away. He was holding his youngest daughter Tong Lam, his face filled with a look of pride that could not be hidden. Having children at the age of forty-five was already rare, having four healthy children at one time made him even more of a legend among his friends. In a corner of the banquet hall, four nannies each held a baby, surrounded by a crowd of guests who wanted to "enjoy" some good fortune. I walked over and gently caressed each child's small face. The eldest brother, Tong Due, slept very soundly, the second brother, Tong Triet, opened his round eyes and looked around curiously. The third brother, Tong Nguyet, and the youngest brother, Tong Lam, were a pair of awake angels, neither crying nor disturbing. “Madam, there is a phone call for you.” Uncle Lam, the housekeeper, came over and gave me the phone. Since the last time he was discovered to have embezzled public funds, the old butler's attitude has become much more respectful. On the other end of the line was a private detective: "Miss Giang, yesterday Tong Dan was released from the mental hospital." I raised my eyebrows: "Oh? Why?" "The examination results showed that his condition was stable. Besides, when the divorce occurred, To Nhuoc Hang left him some money, which he used to pay bail." The detective paused for a moment, then added: "But as soon as he left the hospital, people followed him." "Person?" “Some kids were bullied by him in the past.” The detective's tone carried a hint of gloating, "I heard that last night I was drunk until my stomach bled in a bar, and this morning I was chased by a debt collection gangster. Now I'm hiding in a small motel in the Eastern City." The corner of my lips curled up slightly: "Continue to monitor, if there is any movement, let me know immediately." Hanging up, I turned back to look at the bustling crowd clinking glasses in the banquet hall. Three months ago, Tong Dan was still the eldest young master of the Song family, with unlimited glory; Now he's become a bereaved family dog, everyone who meets him wants to kick him. The cycle of cause and effect is truly satisfying. “Man Man.” Tong Nam Lang walked over, carried Tong Lam in one hand, and gave me a stack of documents in the other. "Lawyer Chu has brought the share transfer contract, just sign one word." I flipped through the document - 45% of Tong Thi's shares were officially transferred to my name. This means that I not only become the largest shareholder of the Tong family, but also officially, legally, become the true female owner of the Song family. "Thank." I signed my name. When he raised his head, he saw a gentle look filled with love in Tong Nam Lang's eyes. In this life, he truly gave me everything I wanted — status, property, children, and respect. “Ah yes,” Tong Nam Lang lowered his voice, "Tong Dan has been released." I pretended to be surprised: "Really? What did the doctor say?" "Say he is no longer offensive and can reintegrate into society." Tong Nam Lang laughed coldly, "I've already sent someone to monitor him. As long as his behavior exceeds the limit, I'll immediately send him back there." I nodded slightly, not saying anything more. Tong Dan no longer has anything to worry about - a man abandoned by his family, his wife divorced, his body ruined, life is more miserable than death. After the party, I convened my first board meeting as the largest shareholder. In the meeting room, the leaders who were once indifferent to me were now all respectful and serious. “Regarding the plan to develop the Vien Man mother and baby brand,” I opened the file, “I think we should promote online promotion and open more physical experience stores.” Lam Tri Phong - Tong Dan's former right-hand man, now my effective assistant - immediately chimed in: "Very sharp opinion from President Giang. Our marketing department already has a detailed plan." After the meeting, I stayed in the office alone, opened the computer and looked at the latest series of photos the detective sent. In the photo, Tong Dan cowered on a rickety bed in a tattered motel, his face was pale, his eyes were sunken, and there was absolutely no trace of the eldest young master of the Tong family. The next photo is even more interesting — To Nhuoc Hang held the arm of a young man and walked into a high-end jewelry store together. Her belly was slightly protruding, clearly several months pregnant. I put down the phone. The sunlight passed through the glass, shining on me — warm, bright. The taste of revenge is sweeter than I thought. Coming home at night, the children had just finished bathing, their four small, rosy faces emitted the fragrant scent of milk. I kissed each child gently, feeling an unprecedented contentment in my heart. “Madam,” the maid said softly, “Mr. I nodded, not surprised. Since the children were born, Tong Nam Lang has trusted me more and given me more freedom. This kind of informal yet close relationship, on the contrary, makes me feel much more comfortable than forced intimacy. {Read full at Nguyet Hoa Ca page} Four children are playing under the care of professional nannies. Seeing me walk in, Song Nguyet and Song Lam chirped and offered to carry me. I picked up my two daughters and gently rocked them. The sunlight outside the window shone down, enveloping us in warmth and stillness. In the afternoon, I visited the first store of the mother and baby brand "Vien Man". The store is spacious and bright, the layout is both cozy and elegant, clearly demonstrating my pursuit of quality in every detail. “President Giang,” the store manager excitedly walked forward, “it's only been open a week and sales are already three times higher than expectations!” I smiled and walked around the store, occasionally picking up the product to look closely. This brand is the crystallization of my love for my four children, while also conveying my own concepts of motherhood. As soon as I got in the car, the phone rang again. It's Tong Nam Lang: "Man Man, just received the news... Tong Dan passed away at the hospital." I squeezed the phone: "Why is that?" “Alcohol poisoning combined with stomach bleeding cannot be saved.” His voice was somewhat tired, “The police have investigated, the body admitted it was an accident.” I was silent for a moment: "Will there be a funeral?" "No need." Tong Nam Lang's voice was cold. "He is no longer a member of the Song family." Hanging up, I looked out the window. Tong Dan died, he just died quietly in the hospital, without even having a proper funeral. In his previous life, he killed me and my mother. In this life, I was alone until the end of my life, leaving empty-handed. Cause and effect are reincarnated and retribution is not wrong. That night, Tong Nam Lang rarely came home early, holding a bottle of red wine. “Want a drink?” He shook the bottle of wine and offered it to me. I raised my eyebrows: "Celebrating what?" “New life.” Tong Nam Lang poured two glasses and gave me one. "Tong Dan is dead, our children are growing up healthy, our careers are going smoothly... isn't that worth celebrating?" I took the glass of wine and gently clinked it with him: "It's worth it." After a few drinks, Tong Nam Lang's eyes softened: "Man Man, thank you for bringing me all of this." I just smiled, didn't speak. You will never know, the original reason I married you was for revenge. But now, I'm truly grateful that you gave me a new life. “Ah yes,” Tong Nam Lang suddenly said, “I want to give you more work at the company. You have a business mind, much better than my old subordinates." I raised my eyebrows: "Aren't you afraid I'll take over?" “You will do that?” He asked back, an unpredictable glint in his eyes. We looked at each other for a moment, then burst out laughing. You know I have the ability, I understand your limits. This chemistry is stronger than love. “Okay.” I raise my glass. “Happy cooperation.” It was late at night, I stood by the bedroom window, looking at the Song family manor under the moonlight. In my previous life this place was my nightmare, in this life it has become my kingdom. Four children, ultimate power, abundant wealth… I had everything I wanted. I gently placed my hand on my belly, the place that once contained four little lives. Even though it is quiet now, it will forever be engraved with the sacred mark of a mother. Turning back to look at Tong Nam Lang sleeping on the bed, I curled my lips slightly. In this life, I have lived the version I wanted the most — strong, independent, invulnerable to anyone. Revenge is complete, so is human life.