Chapter 7 — Queen of Startups

The "dream" marriage between Tong Dan and To Nhuoc Hanh - finally broke up. In his previous life, she was "white moonlight" in his eyes. This life has become a living nightmare. “How do you feel today?” – Tong Nam Lang finished changing his suit and leaned down to kiss my forehead. “Pretty good.” – I rubbed my belly – “It's just that the kids were so naughty, last night they kicked all the way and I couldn't sleep.” His big hand was placed on my stomach, just in time for a distinctly light phone call. His eyes immediately softened: "What a mischievous person, just like you." “Not like you, just like me.” – I acted spoiled – “Damn, don't let mom sleep too.” Tong Nam Lang laughed, kissed me again and left. The sound of his footsteps gradually faded away. I picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Doctor Ly, I'm Giang Man Man. Next week's appointment, I want to reschedule... yes, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock... No, don't tell anyone, not even Mr. Tong... I want to make it a surprise." I hung up the phone, slowly got out of bed, washed my face and changed clothes. In the mirror, even though my belly was protruding, my arms and legs were still slim and my skin was rosy and radiant thanks to the vitality of pregnancy. In my previous life, when I was pregnant with Tong Dan, I vomited constantly. And now, everything is going strangely smoothly. When I went downstairs for breakfast, the servant's attitude towards me was completely different from before. Since I became a shareholder of the Tong family, even the bossy butler Lam had to bow politely. “Madam, your fresh orange juice.” – Tieu Ha gently placed the glass in front of me. I nodded my thanks, picked up this morning's financial newspaper, and leisurely turned the first page. The front page featured the news that Tong Thi Group had successfully acquired a medical equipment company, accompanied by a photo of Tong Nam Lang full of spirit. This news was supposed to appear a year later, but now because of my intervention, it has arrived sooner. While having breakfast, the doorbell rang. A moment later, Tieu Ha ran in in panic: "Madam, mother... Miss To's mother is here, saying she wants to see you." I raised my eyebrows: "Invite her in." To's mother quietly entered the dining room, her carefully maintained face now filled with anger: "Giang Man Man! What do you mean? Why are you spreading rumors and ruining my daughter's reputation?!" I slowly wiped my mouth: "Madam, I don't understand what you are saying." “Don't play dumb!” To's mother slapped the table, "What are those photos? Nhuoc Hanh with another man... that type of photo, now the whole world is being passed around!" I looked surprised: "What photo? I really don't know." Pausing for a moment, I continued, "But... a few days ago, a friend of mine told me she saw Ms. To at Da Sac nightclub, being intimate with a man. I even explained on her behalf, saying it was probably just a misunderstanding." To's mother's face changed from white to blue: "Miss... Miss..." "Madam," my voice turned cold, "What does it have to do with me what your daughter does? Instead of coming here to question, it's better to go home and take good care of your daughter. After all, she is still the daughter-in-law of the Song family right now." To's mother was speechless at my throat, and in the end she just angrily threw back a sentence, "Just wait!" then suddenly left. I picked up my phone and sent a text message to the private investigator: "The photo spread well. The last payment has been transferred." Putting the phone down, I happily finished my glass of orange juice. In his previous life, To Nhuoc Hanh was a famous socialite, his private life was chaotic but was never exposed. In this life, I want to let Tong Dan taste the feeling of being a husband horn, so everyone knows what kind of woman he married. In the afternoon, I went to the headquarters of Tong Thi Group as planned. Since I was pregnant, Tong Nam Lang specially arranged for me a private office right next to the general manager's office for convenient rest. Not long after sitting, Lam Tri Phong knocked on the door and walked in, with a wry smile on his face: "President Giang, this is the environmental assessment for the new project, please take a look." I took the documents and pretended to read them attentively. This assessment is clearly much stricter than before, it seems my reminder this morning has had an effect. "Very good." I closed the document, "Director Lam has worked hard." Lam Tri Phong smiled wryly: "It's the right thing to do." He hesitated for a moment, "Ah... Tong Dan has not been in a good mood lately, I hope President Giang won't be too picky with him." I raised my eyebrows: "Is Director Lam very close to Tong Dan?" Lam Tri Phong's forehead was sweating: "Just a colleague... just a little concerned..." "Is that so?" I smiled, "Then please tell him. As a stepmother, I am very concerned about his mental health. If you need a psychiatrist, the Song family can invite the best one." Lam Tri Phong quickly nodded and awkwardly retreated from the office. I smiled coldly, picked up my phone to check the tracking app. This application connects to the eavesdropping device that the private detective installed in Tong Nam Lang's study and Tong Dan's apartment. Sure enough, half an hour later, Lam Tri Phong and Tong Dan met in a coffee shop. The eavesdropping device transmitted the conversation very clearly. “That bitch is starting to get suspicious!” Tong Dan's voice was full of indignation, "She must have known we faked the environmental assessment!" "Cool it." Lam Tri Phong lowered his voice, "The most important thing now is not to make her any more suspicious. Wait until she gives birth, I've already made arrangements at the hospital..." "Do we still have to wait?" - Tong Dan's voice was almost screaming - "She is now pregnant with my father's child and still dares to be arrogant on the board of directors! Wait a few more months, is there still room for me in the Tong family?" “Keep your voice down!” - Lam Tri Phong warned in a serious voice - "The plan was made a long time ago. Accidents in the delivery room are normal - heavy bleeding, amniotic embolism... Choosing just one is enough to take her life. At that time, your father was so heartbroken, wouldn't the company have to rely on you again?" The blood in my body seemed to freeze in an instant. In his previous life, Tong Dan kicked me until he was drunk and had a miscarriage, but in this life he dared to plan to directly take my life! I tried to force myself to stay calm and continued to eavesdrop on the conversation. “What about those four bastards?” – Tong Dan asked through gritted teeth. “Processed at the same time.” – Lam Tri Phong's voice was cold as if he was not human – "Premature babies are very weak, it is very normal for some unexpected things to happen." I immediately turned off the eavesdropping software and reflexively hugged my stomach with both hands. Even though I expected that Tong Dan would take revenge, I still didn't expect him to be so cruel. After a few deep breaths, I dialed the number to call the private detective: "I need you to investigate some people... That's right, it's the obstetrics department of Nhan Hoa hospital... Especially people related to Ly Tri Phong..." Hanging up, I stood up. in front of the ground-level window, looking down on the city. The sunlight is still as bright as before, the pedestrians are as small as ants. From this height, everything is under control — including Tong Dan's seemingly discreet plot. In the evening, when returning home, Tong Nam Lang rarely comes home as early as today. He is sitting in the study room processing documents. I walked in with a glass of hot milk and discovered he was reading a medical report. “What is that?” – I asked curiously. Tong Nam Lang quickly closed the file: "It's nothing, just a routine health check report." He quickly changed the subject: "Are the children good today?" I pretended not to notice his abnormality, smiled and replied: "Pretty good, just a little hungry." I rubbed my belly: "Nam Lang, I want to change hospital to give birth." Tong Nam Lang frowned: "What's wrong? Isn't Nhan Hoa the best hospital?" "It's really the best, but..." - I hesitated a bit - "I heard that recently a few doctors and nurses there quit, afraid it would affect the quality of service. Furthermore..." I lowered my voice: "I also heard that Tong Dan and Lam Tri Phong had an affair at Nhan Hoa hospital..." Tong Nam Lang's eyes suddenly turned cold: "What did they do?" “There is no real evidence.” – I shook my head – "It's just... an uneasy feeling. Maybe it's because pregnant women tend to worry about random things." Tong Nam Lang pondered for a moment, then picked up the phone: "I will contact my friends in America and invite a top obstetric team. You will give birth at home, it will be safer." I leaned my head on his shoulder: "Listen to me about everything." This is exactly what I want. Giving birth at home, controlling the entire medical team, Tong Dan's conspiracy will completely disappear. Three days later, the private investigator sent a full report. There are indeed two medical staff of Nhan Hoa Hospital who had financial transactions with Lam Tri Phong, including an anesthesiologist and a nurse. Even scarier, the report also said that Tong Dan recently bought a colorless and odorless medicine that can cause severe postpartum bleeding.