Chapter 17 — Tieu Tam's Son Stole My Daughter's Work, I Revoked The Right To Operate The Group

Tieu Tam finally knew he was afraid when To Man pushed open the door and rushed in. The Secretary of the Board of Directors has just sent a temporary resolution to the mailboxes of all Board members. She stood at the door. His face was pale as if the blood had just been drained. Half an hour ago. She even hugged Pho Canh Chu in front of the camera. Crying and saying that because of family conflicts, I ruined a child's future. Half an hour later. The first line of the Board of Directors' resolution clearly states: Temporarily suspend To Man's position as Marketing Director. Freeze all project powers of the Marketing department related to the incident. Coordinate special investigations and audits. What people fear the most. Never been scolded by others. It's the moment they realize... The stage I borrowed from someone else. Starting to collapse.

“Deputy General…”

Instinctively. To Man looked at Pho Thua Nghien. Pho Thua Nghien sat at the other end of the conference table. The blue veins on the back of the hand are clearly visible. But he didn't immediately speak up to defend her. He is so understanding. The resolution of the Board of Directors has just been passed. If at this time you still publicly defend To Man. It only makes you fall deeper into the hole you've already dug. Apparent. To Man also realized that. Her eyes quickly turned red.

“Miss Shen.”

“I know what happened today made you unhappy.”

“But Canh Chu is really just a child.”

“Being looked at by so many people…”

“The boy won't be able to stand it.”

Her voice was very small. Like a mother who has been pushed to the edge. If not ten minutes ago. I saw with my own eyes her push Tinh Mien's hand away. Call her a liar. Maybe I really believed that she knew how to feel pain over children. I didn't reply. Just bow your head and lock the tablet screen on the table. Hugging Tinh Mien's jacket. Then hold my daughter's hand. From the beginning until now. Tinh Mien has never cried out loud. She just stood quietly next to me. Palms are wet with sweat. From the moment she rushed onto the stage and said:

“That's my Tinh Nha.”

Every word she hears. They are all telling her: In the world of adults. The truth can be buried. Author names may be changed. And the self-pity of a child. The big picture can easily be covered up by two words. What I want to do today. It's not just about kicking To Man out of the meeting room. But for Tinh Mien to see with her own eyes. Wrong things. Can still be revised.

“Director To.”

I said calmly.

“The Board of Directors' resolution has taken effect.”

“You should not appear in the meeting room right now.”

To Man paused. Maybe she didn't expect it. I don't even want to have a redundant argument for myself. She bit her lip. Then looked at Tinh Mien again.

“Tinh Mien.”

“Sorry, child.”

“I was just too worried just now.”

“Today is the first time Canh Chu stood on such a big stage.”

"I was afraid the boy would panic so I spoke a little harshly."

Tinh Mien immediately retreated behind me. I shielded her more carefully.

“No need to act in front of her.”

The expression on To Man's face cracked for a moment.

“Miss Shen.”

“You said that too harshly.”

“I apologized.”

“What else do you want?”

“Do you really want a child to see his mother get kicked out of the company with his own eyes?”

I looked at her ta.

“When you called my daughter a liar…”

“Why don't you remember that he's also a child?”

The entire meeting room suddenly became quiet. To Man opened her lips. Tears gathered on my eyelashes. But it never fell down. I looked at her.

“It's not like I didn't know children would be scared.”

“It's just that the one who's scared isn't your son.”

“So you don't think it's important.”

After that statement. To Man's face finally turned cold. She no longer pretends to be gentle. No more pretending to be pitiful.

“Shen Duong.”

First time. She called me by name.

“Why do you need to do everything so passionately?”

“Tinh Nha is nothing more than a children's work.”

“Canh Chu brought it to present…”

“It's because it fits the theme of the press conference.”

“If you stay in your little laboratory forever…”

“So how many people can see it?”

“That's why you changed the author's name?”

“I just want Canh Chu to be seen by everyone.”

It was almost a blurt. As soon as I finished speaking. She also realized that she had said something wrong. His face immediately changed. I raised my eyes to look at her. The tablet on the table was still lit. The recording interface is still quietly jumping every second. From the moment she pushed the door open. I turned on recording. To Man stared at the screen. The blood on his face gradually drained away.

“Shen Duong…”

“You recorded me?”

“She is the subject of suspension for investigation.”

“Arbitrarily barged into the Board of Directors meeting.”

“There was a separate act of interference with the person involved.”

I saved the recording.

“This recording will be forwarded to the audit and legal departments.”

To Man was really scared. To Man took half a step forward, her voice lowered.

“Don't leave it to the legal department.”

"Canh Chu is still young. He cannot be known as someone who steals other people's works."

“You are also a mother.”

“You should understand me.”

I looked at her. Suddenly it felt so funny. Turns out she knew. A stolen reputation can crush a child. But she didn't know. The child whose work is stolen will also be crushed in the same way.

“Of course I understand what a mother is.”

“So I will not let my daughter swallow this stain for your son.”

To Man still wanted to say something. But the meeting secretary called security. When invited out of the meeting room. Finally, she could no longer keep her composure.

“Pho Thua Nghien!”

She turned her head and shouted.

“I said I would handle it just fine!”

“You said Tham Duong wouldn't make it big enough to bring it to the Board of Directors!”

This saying. Even sharper than the sentence:

“I just want Canh Chu to be seen by everyone.”

Every Board member heard it. Pho Thua Nghien's face immediately darkened. His voice was cold:

“Take her out.”

Before being dragged away. To Man stared at me. In those eyes. There is no longer the confidence to be sure of victory. Only hatred remains. I bowed my head. Gently stroke Tinh Mien's hair. The little girl asked softly:

“Will she still say I'm a liar later?”

My heart felt like it was stabbed by a small needle. I squatted down. Look straight into the child's eyes.

"No."

“But she already apologized just now.”

“That's not an apology.”

I softened my voice.

“A true apology...”

“It's admitting you did something wrong.”

“And give back what I stole.”

Tinh Mien bewildered for a moment. Then nodded slightly. Outside the meeting room. The noise of the media echoed from the end of the hallway. The press conference has stopped. But clips from the livestream have spread throughout social networks. Keywords like:

“You liar.”

“Pausing AI Permissions.”

“Tinh Hoa's AI teenager overturned the car.”

It's starting to explode online. Pho Thua Nghien also stood up. He did not look in the direction To Man was taken. Which looked straight at me.

“Shen Duong.”

“Let's talk.”

I handed over Tinh Mien to the female assistant that Phuong Viet arranged. Tell her to take her to the break room for a drink of water. Tinh Mien held my hand tightly. Don't let go. I bent down. Softly say to the child:

“I'll be right back.”

“I don't need to hear adults arguing.”

“There's no need to be afraid for anyone else either.”

The baby looked at me. After a while, he slowly let go. Wait until the break room door closes. Deputy Thua Nghien just walked in front of me. He lowered his voice.

“What do you want anyway?”

I looked at him.

“This question…”

“I should have asked five minutes ago.”

“It's not too late to ask now.”

He stared at me. First time. There was no longer the noble and noble tone in his voice like at the press conference.

“Just need you to restore the license.”

“All other conditions are negotiable.”

I suddenly burst out laughing. Finally... Pho Thua Nghien also knew fear. It wasn't because he realized his daughter had suffered resentment. It's because... The company is starting to feel the pain.