Chapter 2 — They Think I'm Leaning on My Brother-in-law... Until I Flip the Cards

"Today Chi Cuong has to discuss a big project and needs nourishment. I'm going to buy a box of good bird's nests."

I nodded.

“How much does it cost to buy this kind?”

“At least 3,000 yuan, don't buy cheap things.”

She said firmly.

"Chi Cuong has worked so hard for your career, you should be reasonable."

To Chi Hoa glanced at me, wanting to say it again.

"No problem."

I smiled.

“Do you need to buy anything else?”

"Buy more A Giao, Chi Cuong has been working a lot of shifts lately, he needs to replenish his blood."

Trieu My Phuong continued to advise.

“Ah yes, there is also ginseng, remember to buy wild ginseng, not the cultivated kind.”

I quickly calculated—this was at least more than 10,000 yuan.

“Mom, is it too much?”

To Chi Hoa finally spoke up.

“A lot of what?”

She glared.

"Chi Cuong helps Vu Vy so much in the company, what does it matter if he spends a little money? He earns hundreds of thousands of yuan every month, this is just a mosquito!"

At that moment, To Chi Cuong came down from upstairs. He was wearing a branded suit and in his hand was a watch worth 80,000 yuan—a birthday gift I gave him last month.

“Good morning, sister-in-law.”

He smiled brightly.

"I heard you were going to buy me some supplements? Thank you very much."

“It's okay, we're all family.”

I still keep smiling.

“Chi Cuong, how is your project today?”

Trieu My Phuong asked with concern.

"The project is very important. If successful, the company can earn tens of millions of yuan."

He was pleased.

“The president personally put me in charge, which shows that he trusts me very much.”

“My son is really good!”

Trieu My Phuong said proudly.

"Vu Vy, do you see? How important Chi Cuong is at the company! You are truly blessed to receive such a prize."

I nodded, laughing coldly in my heart. Of course I know that project. It's a partnership with a foreign company, worth tens of millions of yuan. But To Chi Cuong didn't know— the person in charge of the company's China region was my college friend. The entire project was promoted… entirely thanks to my connections. And the reason I assigned that project to him— was just to see how much bravery he really had.

"Sister-in-law, when this project is successful, your position in the company will be even stronger. Then you will be able to help me even more."

He patted my shoulder.

“Don't worry, with me here, you won't have any problems.”

“Thank you Chi Cuong.”

I said my words of appreciation and played my part. After breakfast, To Chi Cuong went to work. Trieu My Phuong kept cleaning and constantly praising her youngest son.

"The boy has been smart since he was young, and now he is so successful, it is truly mother's pride."

“Mom, I'm going to go buy what you told me to do.”

I picked up my bag and prepared to go out.

"Vu Vy, you have to remember, Chi Cuong's love for you is as great as a mountain, don't be ungrateful."

She further advised. I left the house—but didn't go buy anything. I drove straight to the company. Even though I'm on wedding leave, there are things... I have to handle them myself. The towering Dang Long Group building. I drove down to the basement and went straight to the private elevator to the top floor.

“President Lam, why did you come today?”

Secretary Tieu Truong looked at me, clearly surprised.

“There is something that needs to be handled.”

I walked into the office.

“To Chi Cuong's schedule today, do you understand it clearly?”

"Yes. In the morning he will meet with foreign companies to discuss cooperation, and in the afternoon there will be a ministry meeting fate.”

Tieu Truong reported. I sat down in the chairman's chair.

“Go check all of To Chi Cuong's work records for the past three years. Includes projects he participates in, achievements, and even behavior outside the company.”

“Yes, Chairman Lam.”

Tieu Truong immediately left. I leaned back in the chair and gently closed my eyes. The play has been running long enough. It's time... to end the curtain. An hour later, Tieu Truong returned with a detailed report.

“President Lam, this is To Chi Cuong's work file.”

I flipped through each page, the corners of my lips gradually curved into a cold smile. Over the past three years, on the surface, To Chi Cuong's achievements are not bad. But in fact, the big projects he is in charge of... are all silently arranged by me. Not only that, on the outside he also constantly claims that he is the real power of the company. The president is just a puppet, the decisions are all made by him. Even more outrageous, he also said that I was able to stand firm in the company... completely thanks to his support.

“Tieu Truong, help me make arrangements. I will attend the department meeting this afternoon.”

“Yes, Chairman Lam.”

“Also, tell the legal department to prepare a dismissal contract.”

Tieu Truong paused.

“President Lam… who do you want to fire?”

“To Chi Cuong.”

I said lightly.

“Reason: damaging the company's reputation, falsifying achievements.”

“Yes, Chairman Lam.”

At three o'clock in the afternoon, I appeared on time at the meeting room. To Chi Cuong is standing on the podium reporting the results of the morning negotiations. As soon as he saw me, he clearly froze.

“Sister-in-law, why did you come?”

“Just came to see the company's situation.”

I sat down in the last row.

“You keep going.”

He regained his composure and continued to report, his tone full of complacency:

“This negotiation was very successful. The partner is very satisfied with our plan and is expected to sign the contract next week. This project can bring the company a profit of 30,000,000 yuan. The Chairman is also very satisfied with my performance.”

Applause rang out below. To Chi Cuong enjoyed that admiring look as if it belonged to him from the beginning.

“To Chi Cuong.”

I suddenly spoke up. The entire meeting room immediately fell silent. All eyes turned to me.

“Yes… sister-in-law?”

He was a bit bewildered.

“You just said… the president is very satisfied with you?”

I stood up and slowly walked forward.

“That's right, the president even personally called and praised me.”

His voice was tinged with a bit of pride.

“So do you know who the president is?”

I stopped in front of him, my eyes looking straight. The atmosphere in the meeting room was thick. Everyone held their breath. To Chi Cuong paused, then said uncertainly:

“The president is… Mrs. Lam? But I've never met them, it's all communicated through the secretary."

I took out my phone, dialed, then turned on speakerphone. The bell had just rang two times when someone picked up.

“Yes, Chairman Lam, do you have any instructions?”

The voice on the phone— was the secretary who To Chi Cuong had just boasted about "personally calling to praise him". His face immediately turned pale.

“Tieu Vuong, you called To Chi Cuong just now, right?”

I looked at him and asked.

“Yes, Chairman Lam. He told me to convey his compliments to him, which I did as instructed.”

The voice echoed clearly throughout the meeting room. Everyone… was dumbfounded.