Chapter 6 — Seven Years of Silence, One Life of Freedom

On the third day, things suddenly changed direction. Nine o'clock in the morning. The official WeChat account of Thua Thinh Biological Group posted an article. The title is:

"Thua Thinh Biological Group's year-end share incentive plan was officially implemented, the core team received worthy rewards."

The illustration is Lam Hieu San's own photo. She stood in front of the company logo, smiling standardly. The article also clearly states:

"Ms. Lam Hieu San, Assistant Chief, was awarded the group's highest stock incentive ratio, demonstrating the company's appreciation for core talent."

Below the post there were more than two hundred comments. Most of them were congratulations from internal staff. Wei Nhien took a screenshot and sent it to me.

"They announced it outside first."

I looked at the screenshot. Don't say a word. Ten minutes later. The phone rings again. This time it's a number I didn't expect. Tran Thieu Quan's mother. Also my mother-in-law. Ha Chi Lan. Her voice was still as gentle as always.

"Mom, I heard that something unpleasant happened between me and Thieu Quan?"

"Who told you that?"

"Thieu Quan said, who else?"

She sighed softly.

"Nien, don't worry too much."

"You know Thieu Quan's personality, he's a bit stubborn, but he still has children in his heart."

"Don't meddle in company matters anymore."

"I don't understand those things..."

I interrupted her.

"I'll handle the company's matters myself."

"Oh, this girl..."

"I still have work."

"I'll hang up first."

Just hung up the phone. The third call immediately came. Being a person surprised me even more.

"Long time no see."

A man's voice was low, carrying a faint smile.

"Chu Dinh Van."

"Miss To's memory is really very good."

I held the phone and stood in front of the window.

"What are you looking for me for?"

"Nothing."

He replied leisurely.

"I just heard that Thua Thinh's internal affairs have been a bit noisy lately."

"I called to inquire."

"After all, we almost cooperated successfully in the past."

"I've always had feelings for Thua Thinh."

"Thua Thinh has nothing to do with you."

"Don't say that."

He laughed.

"Lin Hieu San has done very well these past two years, hasn't he?"

"She told me your company is developing quite smoothly."

My fingers tightened.

"She told you?"

"Just chat occasionally."

He smiled faintly.

"Former colleague."

I didn't reply.

"Miss To."

Chu Dinh Van's voice suddenly became more serious.

"Let me give you some advice."

"51% of the shares in your hands are truly valuable."

"But you don't have a team."

"No experience."

"There are also no relationships."

"Only shares..."

"It won't do anything."

"If you would sit down and talk."

"Maybe we can find a mutually beneficial solution."

"No need."

I refused immediately.

"Don't be so quick to refuse."

He spoke slowly.

"Just think more."

The call ended. I stood silently in front of the window. Look at the traffic on the street for a long time. Then I dialed another number.

"Nguyen Nhien."

"Records on the relationship between Lam Hieu San and Chu Dinh Van..."

"Are you ready yet?"

"Done."

"There is a bank statement."

"There were emails back and forth."

"There is a call history."

"Including the capital contribution proposal of Dang Due Investment Fund..."

"All complete."

"Tomorrow afternoon, exactly two now."

"I will convene an extraordinary shareholders' meeting."

"I will immediately prepare an announcement."

"Notify Tran Thieu Quan."

"Notify all management."

I stopped for a moment.

"Notify Lam Hieu San as well."

Two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Meeting room on the top floor of Thua Thinh Biological Group. It's still the same room. The sunlight still slanted through the ground-level glass window, covering the long conference table. But this time... I don't sit in the corner of the room anymore. I sat right in the chair position. When Tran Thieu Quan walked in, his steps clearly stopped. He looked at me sitting in the chair. Lips moved slightly. In the end still said nothing. Just quietly sat down in the first position to my right. Lam Hieu San walked in right behind. Her eyes stayed on my face for two seconds. Then quietly moved away. She sat down next to Tran Thieu Quan. The spine is still straight. The leaders were present one by one. Vuong Loi... Different from the last meeting. This time, after sitting down, everyone's first eyes turned to me. I waited for everyone to settle down. Then he spoke up.

"This meeting only has three things."