Chapter 17 — The Last Word Is Myself

The speed of selling large apartments is faster than expected. Twelfth day after posting for sale... The buyer has paid in full. The broker said the buyer is a business person. Just looked at the right location and found the price reasonable. So sign the contract on the same day. Tran Dao told me... On that successful transaction day, Co Dinh Phong sat alone for a long time in the broker's contract signing room. After signing... He stood in the parking lot for more than ten minutes before driving away. That afternoon, the money from the house sale was transferred to my account... He immediately transferred the money to me. 1,780,000 yuan. Is the actual amount received after deducting brokerage fees and taxes. Still missing 350,000 yuan. Plus the small house in Tong Thanh Man's mother's name... The total is still about 500,000 yuan short. After receiving the transfer… I sent him a text message.

"The missing part, according to the agreement, must be filled within one month."

He only replied with one word. Three days later... Tong Thanh Man's mother's small house was also put up for sale. This time, it was Tong Thanh Man who returned to handle it. Tran Dao said... Before leaving, Tong Thanh Man had an argument with Co Dinh Phong. Not the arguing type. But close the door... Neighbors also heard the sound. What exactly was the argument, Tran Dao did not hear clearly. Only heard one sentence from Tong Thanh Man.

“I promised you once.”

“You said you can handle these things.”

Co Dinh Phong said something back. Then there was a very strong door slamming sound. That very day, Tong Thanh Man boarded the high-speed train to return to his hometown. After hearing this story, Trieu Man's reaction was only one sentence:

“Deserve it.”

“Both of you swindled your money together.”

"Now the distribution is not equal so we are fighting each other."

I said nothing. Still busy completing the final stages for the new store. The device is fully loaded. Food testing takes place in three consecutive rounds. Old Chu brought along fifteen chefs who were busy from morning to night. It took me two weeks to redesign the new menu. Still retains the soul of old typical dishes. But everything from presentation to taste has been adjusted. More delicious than before. Three years of experience... Not accumulated in vain. The opening date is set for early next month. Phuong Dong Huy's side has also confirmed cooperation. He invested a portion of the shares as an investor. Not in control. No operational intervention.

“Both sides clearly assign tasks.”

“Lady To is the head chef.”

“I am an investor.”

The day he signed the contract, he said so. Everything... is going according to plan. Co Dinh Phong also signed the divorce agreement. It was one afternoon. Location at Lam Triet's law office. A small meeting room. When Co Dinh Phong walked in... I noticed that the cuffs of his jacket were a bit frayed. That shirt... I chose it for him two years ago. He sat down. Don't look at me. Lam Triet handed over the agreement. The pages were turned over for him to see.

“The division of assets has been clearly determined.”

“The female party retains all rights to operate the restaurant chain and related intellectual property rights.”

“The men have no common property.”

“The difference will be paid in accordance with the time and amount agreed by both parties.”

“There is no custody issue.”

“Both parties voluntarily divorced.”

Co Dinh Phong read each page. Go to page finally… His hand stopped. It's the signature box. Empty. Waiting for his name. He raised his head to look at me. That was the most complicated look I've seen in the past three years.

“To Niem Chan.”

“Your new store…”

“It will be better than before.”

Not a question. It's an admission. It's been three years. For the first time, he admitted it directly... Those things were originally mine. I don't answer. He bowed his head. When the pen was put down, it made a very soft sound. I also signed. Stepping out the door of the lawyer's office... It was completely dark. Trieu Man waited outside. Seeing me walk out, she didn't ask anything. Just come and put your arm around me.