Chapter 12 — They Think I'm Leaning on My Brother-in-law... Until I Flip the Cards

The online community discussed enthusiastically, each comment was like a piece of the truth returned.

“So that's it, this girl is so cool!”

“Three years of patience, ordinary people would have exploded long ago.”

"Someone like To Chi Cuong is exactly jealous and angry."

“To be able to establish such a large corporation at such a young age is so remarkable.”

I scrolled through each line of comments, feeling lighter little by little. The memories that had accumulated for three years... were finally removed. The next day, To Chi Hoa and I went to the lawyer's office to file for divorce. No arguments, no tears, just two people calmly signing a predetermined ending.

“Vu Vy... I'm sorry.”

He spoke after everything was done, his voice so low that he was almost talking to himself.

“No need to apologize.”

I replied softly, my eyes calm.

"We're not compatible, ending it soon will be good for both of us."

“Do you…do you hate me?”

He asked, as if afraid of an answer. I shook my head.

“Just… disappointed, because you didn't become the person I once believed in.”

He was silent. That silence... is the belated answer.

“But I still have to thank you.”

I added, my voice lighter.

“Thank you for finally choosing to let go and let me be free.”

“I will definitely be happy.”

He looked at me, his eyes sincere.

“With your abilities and who you are… you deserve better.”

“Me too.”

I nodded.

“Goodbye, To Chi Hoa.”

“Hello… Vu Vy.”

Stepping out of the law office, I raised my head to look at the clear blue sky. Take a deep breath—as if you've just removed an invisible chain that you've been wearing for three years. From today… I am myself again. No need to look at anyone's face. There is no need to tolerate any slights. There's no need to strain yourself to keep a family that only exists on the surface. I took out my phone and texted Tieu Truong a short line:

“Go back to work tomorrow, prepare a new project.”

It's time to put all my energy... into more worthy things. That afternoon, I received a strange call. The female voice on the other end of the line was clear and professional.

“May I ask, is this Ms. Lam Vu Vy?”

“Yes, who are you?”

“I am a reporter for Huaxia Business Magazine and would like to invite you for an in-depth interview.”

"Interview?"

I was a bit surprised.

“Her story is creating a huge impact online.”

“A lot of people want to know her entrepreneurial journey and her real personality.”

I thought for a few seconds.

“Okay, when?”

“Do you have time tomorrow afternoon?”

The next day, the reporter arrived on time. A woman in her thirties, sharp eyes, neat questions, no beating around the bush.

“President Lam, can you share about your entrepreneurial journey?”

I thought for a moment then answered.

“Five years ago, I returned from America, bringing with me a business plan and some starting capital, starting everything from almost nothing.”

“At that time, the whole team had only three people, working in an office so small that it had to be opened in the summer to avoid stuffiness.”

“So what was the biggest difficulty then?”

She continued asking, her eyes attentive.

“Capital and human resources.”

I answer frankly, without beating around the bush, because those are the two biggest walls of every startup.

“It is very difficult for new companies to make investors trust, and it is also very difficult to attract good people, so we are forced to do it ourselves shoulder it all.”

“At that time, I was both an executive and a direct sales person, and even took care of customers.”

"There are days when you're so busy that you forget to eat, but you still have to smile when facing guests, because there's no other choice."

“So what helps you persevere to the end?”

The reporter looked at me, his eyes curious but also full of respect.

“Desire for success, and faith in the future.”

I thought for a moment then answered, my voice slow but sure.

“I believe that as long as the product is good enough and the service is kind enough, the market will definitely give us a worthy position.”

The interview continued with a series of questions about business and strategy, then gradually turned to personal life. The questions seemed personal... but I didn't avoid them.

“I heard you just ended a marriage?”

She asked, her voice lighter.

“That's right.”

I answered calmly, as if talking about a closed chapter.

“That marriage more or less affected my work, but now... it's all over.”

“What do you think about balancing career and family?”

This question… I don't need to think about it for long.

“I think it's an unrealistic concept.”