Chapter 14 — The Last Word Is Myself

“Help me do something.”

“Say it.”

“Tomorrow, contact our group of regular customers.”

“That WeChat group of five hundred people.”

“You just need to send a message.”

“Don't need much.”

“Just one sentence.”

"'Miss To's new store is about to open, the address will be announced later. Those who want to eat the same old taste, please wait a few more days.'"

Old Chu was stunned.

“The story of your new store… has now been announced?”

“There is no need to publish the address.”

“Just letting patrons know that there is still hope is enough.”

Old Chu immediately understood.

“I will send it tonight.”

The meaning of this message is very simple. It's telling all the regulars who have eaten my food: The Co Dinh Phong side is not the original flavor. He uses a 50% discount to attract new customers. As for me, I only need one sentence... It's enough to hold all old customers tight. So let's see... Let's see who's tougher than who. Co Dinh Phong's reopening lasted four days. The first two days there were indeed visitors. The price is halved there, people passing by also want to try it. On the third day... A post appeared on the local food forum. The title is:

“Just returned to the old shop, why does it taste like a canteen now?”

Below are dozens of comments.

"I'm gone too. The braised meat dish is completely different from before, both greasy and oily."

"It's not the right place anymore. Is Mrs. To no longer there?"

“I asked the staff, they said they changed the chef.”

“No wonder the taste is different.”

When Mr. Chu sent me a photo of that post... I was at the construction site renovating the new store. Six hundred square meter space. Workers are painting the primer. I stood in front of the door looking at the design. Old Vuong from the supplier brought two people to measure the warehouse area. He patted my shoulder.

“Little sister Tieu To, this new store is even more grand than the previous ones.”

“Waiting for the opening, I will be the first to come eat.”

I laughed.

"Mr. Vuong, until then I will keep the best position for you."

Four o'clock in the afternoon. Tran Dao called again.

“Something happened.”

"Mr. Phong's 50% discount program ends early today."

“Because Mr. Ha's side asked to increase the chef hiring fee.”

“Says these chefs are the main instructors in his training center.”

“Borrowing for too long will affect enrollment.”

“How much increase?”

“Mr. Phong argued with him all the time.”

"Mr. Ha said that if we don't get more money, we will withdraw people."

I rolled up the design.

“Withdraw yet?”

“Still negotiating.”

“But Mr. Phong is out of money.”

“In the past few days of 50% discount, the revenue is not enough to pay the rent.”

“One more thing…”

Tran Dao's voice lowered even more.

“Tong Thanh Man came to Mr. Phong today.”

“She brought someone with her.”

“A lawyer.”

“Which lawyer?”

“I'm not used to it.”

“But after that person entered, the three of them closed the door and talked for more than an hour.”

"When he came out, Mr. Phong's face looked much better."

Sure enough, Tong Thanh Man found another way.

“Can you find out who that person is?”

“I'll try it.”

At nine o'clock in the evening, Tran Dao sent me his name. Pre-Chi Minh. A lawyer specializes in handling marital property disputes. It's also quite famous locally. I immediately sent that name to Lam Triet. Ten minutes later, Lam Triet replied.

“I know this person.”

“The trick is quite strong.”

“Specializes in fighting stool lawsuits division of property in marriage.”

“His usual way is to block the opponent's assets first, then buy time.”

“Asset freeze?”

“If he uses Co Dinh Phong's name to file a petition in court, saying that you intentionally transferred the couple's common property…”

“The court is likely to temporarily freeze assets in her name.”

“Including the execution of supply contracts.”

I stood in front of the window. The street lights outside glow pale yellow.

“Can he block it?”

“The possibility is not high.”

“Because those contracts were signed by me before marriage.”

“But if they present evidence saying this is an extension signed after marriage…”

“Before a clear investigation, the court can apply asset preservation measures first.”

“At that time, the preparations for your new store will also be affected.”

I tightened my grip on the phone.

“How long will it take for the investigation to be completed?”

“Quickly, two or three months.”

“Half a year later.”

I can't wait half a year. The new store's renovation is only two weeks away from completion. The team of chefs and suppliers are also fully prepared. If there is a blockade now... Everything will have to stop.