Chapter 5 — Queen of Startups

The dean did not answer immediately, but continued to move the probe, adjusting the image to make it clearer. I tilted my head to look – on the screen, small dots were flashing in a steady rhythm. “This is…” – I pretended to be surprised, covering my mouth with my hand. “Four fetal hearts.” – The dean's voice trembled slightly, "Miss Giang is pregnant with quadruplets." Tong Nam Lang suddenly grabbed the edge of the ultrasound bed, his knuckles turning white from the force of his grip: "Four... four kids?!" "That's right." – The head of the department adjusted the ultrasound angle, pointing to each spot: "These are four separate gestational sacs, very well developed. Look - here, here, and here again... They all have very strong heartbeats." I glanced at Tong Nam Lang's face - from surprise to joy, finally to extreme emotion. The corners of his eyes were even filled with tears. A 45-year-old man, at that moment, was as happy as a child becoming a father for the first time. “Man Man!” – He held my hand tightly – "Do you hear that? Four of you! The Song family is about to have four heirs at once!" I nodded slightly and smiled, but inside I was laughing coldly. In my previous life, I was only pregnant with a child and was killed by Tong Dan. In this life, I will completely change the Song family - Using four healthy children, I will kick that trash out of the position of heir. “What a miracle!” – The dean exclaimed – "The odds of naturally conceiving quadruplets are only one in seven hundred thousand! Ms. Giang's physical condition is truly extremely special." Tong Nam Lang suddenly turned around and called his assistant standing in the corner: "Contact lawyer Chu immediately! I want to transfer 10% of Tong Thi's shares to my wife! It must be done today!" The assistant was a bit stunned and immediately pulled out his phone to call. I pretended to be surprised: "Nam Lang, this... is too precious..." "No! It's still too little!" – Tong Nam Lang was excited – "You gave the Tong family a future, gave me hope..." His voice choked. This was the first time I saw that iron man express such strong emotions. After completing the examination, Tong Nam Lang carefully helped me sit up and personally used a towel to wipe the cold gel on my belly, his gentle movements were as if he were cradling a fragile treasure. "Mr. Tong, being pregnant with quadruplets is a high-risk case, you need to be very careful." – The Head of the Department of Physics said seriously – "I recommend a routine check-up once a week to closely monitor the condition of the fetus." "Of course!" – Tong Nam Lang nodded – “I will arrange the best medical team to be on duty 24/7.” As soon as I walked out of the clinic, the person standing in the hallway surprised me - Tong Dan. He leaned against the wall, his face gloomy as if there was about to be a storm. “Why are you here?” – Tong Nam Lang frowned. Tong Dan forced a smile: "I heard that today there was a pregnancy test, I came to take care of... my brothers and sisters." The last few words he uttered through gritted teeth. I keenly noticed that his right hand was clutching the phone, his knuckles were white. “Just in time.” – I smiled – “Just finished checking, have good news to announce.” Tong Nam Lang couldn't wait and immediately interrupted: "Man Man is pregnant with quadruplets! The Song family is about to have four children at the same time!" Tong Dan's expression stiffened immediately. There was a flash of horror in his eyes, followed by deep resentment. He tried to force a smile: "It's... really congratulatory." – His voice was as dry as sandpaper rubbed across his throat. “Ah yes,” – I pretended to casually ask - "Are you here to find Dr. Ly?" Tong Dan's body paused: "No... I'm just..." At that moment, from the end of the hallway appeared a young doctor wearing a white blouse, walking quickly toward us. Seeing the group of people standing, he clearly froze - especially when his eyes met Tong Dan, his eyes flashed with guilt. “Doctor Truong.” – I smiled and called him by his correct name. In his previous life, he was the one who helped Tong Dan fake my "fertile" physical certificate. Dr. Truong's expression immediately changed: "You... do you know me?" “I heard you are a fertility specialist.” – I said gently – "I have a few questions I want to discuss privately. Can I go for a bit?" Tong Dan quickly interrupted: "Doctor Truong is very busy, let's leave it another day." “Just a few minutes.” – I still kept smiling, and at the same time signaled my eyes to the bodyguard not far away. That was the new bodyguard arranged specifically for me by Tong Nam Lang - a discharged special forces soldier with extraordinary skills. Doctor Truong glanced at Tong Dan, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally followed me to the turn in the hallway. Tong Dan intended to follow, but was called back by Tong Nam Lang to ask about the company. “Doctor Truong,” – I lowered my voice, coldly – “What did Tong Dan tell you to do today?” Dr. Truong's face turned pale in the blink of an eye: "I... I don't understand what you said..." "Don't pretend." – I laughed coldly – "You intend to edit the pregnancy report, right? Wrongly record the condition of the fetus, or reduce the number of fetuses, for example?" Dr. Truong's legs began to tremble: "Madam... I'm just..." I slowly took out an envelope from my bag and pulled out a photo from it - It was a photo the detective took of Dr. Truong and Tong Dan sitting in a cafe secretly talking. “Two options.” - I said coldly - "One, I hand these things over to Tong Nam Lang - you will lose your job, and even get into criminal litigation. Two, you tell me Tong Dan's entire plan - and I will pretend that nothing has happened." Dr. Truong's forehead began to sweat: "You... he told me... it was written in the ultrasound results that the singleton fetus developed abnormally... He said... then your father will no longer care much about the pregnancy..." Sure enough. I smiled faintly: "What else do you promise me?" "If Tong's new hospital is completed, I will be appointed head of the department..." - Dr. Truong's voice trembled, on the verge of tears - "I was momentarily confused, please forgive me ma'am..." "Now, go tell Mr. Tong the truth." – I ordered – “Otherwise…” “I understand! I understand!” – Doctor Truong nodded repeatedly, sweat pouring out like a shower. When we returned to Tong Nam Lang, Tong Dan was reporting the status of a project. But as soon as he saw Dr. Truong walking behind me, his face immediately changed from panic. “Mr. Tong!” – Doctor Truong suddenly raised his voice – “I have something very important to report!” Tong Nam Lang frowned: "What's going on?" “Mr. Tong… he told me… to correct the results of your pregnancy test!” – Dr. Truong burst out – “He threatened that if I didn't comply, I would no longer be able to exist in the medical world!” The hallway immediately fell into terrifying silence. Tong Nam Lang's face darkened at a visible speed, while Tong Dan was as pale as a corpse. “What nonsense are you talking about?!” – Tong Gradually screamed, grabbed Dr. Truong's collar - "I don't know you!" "Enough!" - Tong Nam Lang roared, his voice echoing throughout the hallway, startling the nurses passing by and quickly walking away. “Let's talk about the company.” – His voice lowered, but anger was still evident in every word. "Dad! Listen to my explanation!" – Tong Dan panicked – "It was Giang Man Man who instigated him! She wants to divide our father-son relationship!" Tong Nam Lang looked at his son with cold eyes: "And what are these things?" – He snatched the stack of photos from my hand and threw it straight at Tong Dan's face. Each photo fell on the floor - clearly capturing the scene of him secretly meeting Dr. Truong in a coffee shop. Clear evidence. Tong Dan's face turned white, then purple, then red, and finally froze in ash gray despair. He opened his mouth to say something, but couldn't utter a word. “Go back to the company now.” – Tong Nam Lang's voice was as cold as ice – "Lawyer Chu is waiting. We need to discuss your shares again." Tong Dan, as if struck by lightning, staggered back a step: "Dad... can't..." "Now!" – Tong Nam Lang shouted. Before leaving, Tong Dan did not forget to turn around and glare at me with hatred, then staggered away. I promptly expressed my concern: "Nam Lang, don't be too angry... Maybe Tong Dan was just temporarily confused..." "temporarily confused?" – Tong Nam Lang laughed coldly – “He tried to harm your child!” He held my hand tightly: "Man Man, luckily you're sharp... otherwise..." I leaned on his shoulder: "I just accidentally saw you two meet so I'm a little wary." When I raised my head, I saw Dr. Truong's relieved eyes. I smiled at him: "Doctor Truong, thank you for telling the truth. After Tong Thi's new hospital is completed, we will consider the position of head of the department for you." Doctor Truong stood still for a second, then immediately understood - I was keeping my promise. He bowed his head repeatedly: "Thank you, ma'am! Thank you, ma'am!" On the way home, Tong Nam Lang always held my hand tightly and did not let go. The good news of being pregnant with quadruplets made him happy, while Tong Dan's betrayal made him extremely angry. Those two opposing emotions intertwined on his face, creating a strange tension. "Man Man," - he suddenly said - "From today, you must have security guards around you 24/7. I will arrange two more guards."