Chapter 20 — Tieu Tam's Son Stole My Daughter's Work, I Revoked The Right To Operate The Group

CEO powers are frozen The second round of Board meetings took place faster than the first round. And also colder. In the first round of meetings, there were still people who considered Pho Thua Nghien's executive achievements over the years, worried that freezing powers would affect the company's stability. But in the second round... The legal department only released three photos. First picture. Is the approval chain of the project "Tinh Hoa AI Youth Brand Incubation Plan". Pho Thua Nghien's electronic signature appeared more than once. Second picture. Is a relationship diagram between suppliers. In particular, a studio in charge of producing video interviews with families and children has a legal representative who is To Man's university classmate. Another children's image consulting company just signed a contract with Tinh Hoa three months ago, but in the payment notes, content for filming personal documents for Pho Canh Chu appeared. Third picture. It is a risk assessment table. The legal department determined that this case belongs to the following groups: • Copyright disputes over works of minors. • Conflict of interest in using the company's marketing resources. • The boundaries of AI core licensing use are unclear. • The CEO's personal relationships have the potential to influence business decisions. Behind each item... is marked with a bright red letter: RISK LEVEL: HIGH. Pho Thua Nghien sat in front of the meeting table. His face was gloomy like the sky before a storm. He still wants to take advantage of the last chance.

"I do not agree to expand the scope of the freeze."

"What Tinh Hoa needs most right now is to unify its foreign policy message."

"If the leadership continues to send signals of internal power struggles, the outside world will only become more insecure."

Chairman Lam asked:

"So what's your unifying message?"

Pho Thua Nghien paused for a second.

"Admitting errors in the copyright review process."

"Restoring Tham Tinh Mien's author status."

"Other issues are handled internally."

"What about To Man?"

"Suspend work to coordinate investigation."

Pho Thua Nghien raised his head.

"I will submit a written explanation to the Board of Directors."

Chairman Lam shook his head.

"Thua Nghien."

"You still don't understand."

"The board does not need an explanation."

"What we need to confirm is that during the investigation period, you cannot continue to access powers related to the case."

Pho Thua Nghien's voice turned cold.

"President Lam."

"Who successfully negotiated Tinh Hoa's Series B capital call?"

"Who built the national distribution system?"

"Who signs international educational cooperation projects?"

"If I freeze my right to sign contracts and speak internationally at this time, who will be responsible for the company's losses?"

The meeting room fell into a short silence. Pho Thua Nghien is not incompetent. That's also the reason he was able to run Tinh Hoa for me for five years. He is good at raising capital. Good at negotiating. Good at telling a beautiful story to the public. Someone who is good at telling stories. When you start using the company's power to tell false stories. Will become the biggest source of risk. I spoke up.

"Company loss."

"The person who created the risk will be responsible duty."

Pho Thua Nghien looked at me.

"Shen Duong."

"Easy for you to say."

"I left management five years ago."

"Do you know how many documents the company has to sign every day and how many partners it handles?"

"I know."

I put the temporary management plan on the screen. The basic operating approval process remains the same. But any payment over 500,000 yuan must be signed simultaneously by the CFO and the Audit Committee. All marketing and brand cooperation budgets related to the incident were frozen. The special working group will conduct a review. Licensing rights for external demonstration of core AI products will be jointly approved by the Technical Committee and the licensor. All external announcements related to the incident must be simultaneously approved by Legal, Communications and the Office of the Board of Directors. Deputy Thua Nghien is not allowed to personally represent the company to give feedback. Pause payments to suppliers for seven business days. After completing the review of the link relationship, it will be classified and processed. Establishment of a Temporary Executive Coordination Team. Chairman Lam is in charge of general coordination. Phuong Viet is in charge of technology. I am in charge of licensing rights and reviewing product boundaries. After I finished presenting. The meeting room was silent for a few seconds. This is not a way to seize power in anger. Which is a sufficient solution for the company to continue operating. At the same time, completely isolate the source of risk. Pho Thua Nghien stared at the screen. His eyes became colder and colder. He knows better than anyone. Where is the lethality of this plan? I'm not eliminating his entire ministry. I just blocked every avenue of power he was most dependent on. Marketing budget. Brand publishing rights. Product licensing rights. Right to speak in foreign affairs. Supplier payment rights. Those things... These were the hands that supported To Man and Pho Canh Chu. Chairman Lam was the first to raise his hand.

"I agree."

The second director also raised his hand.

"Agree. The company needs to cut losses first."

Third person. Fourth person. Fifth person. Voting results on the screen are updated continuously. Pho Thua Nghien sat there. His face gradually became pale. Finally, the secretary of the Board of Directors stood up to read the decision.

“The interim resolution of the Board of Directors is approved.”

“From this point on, all of Pho Thua Nghien's CEO powers related to marketing budgets, brand issuance, the right to call and use core AI modules, the right to speak externally on disputed issues, and the right to approve payments to suppliers involved in the case will be frozen.”

“The above powers will be taken over by the Interim Executive Coordination Team until the special audit is completed and reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

"Deputy Thua Nghien must withdraw from all further votes related to this case."

"Since the resolution takes effect, the approver for related projects will be adjusted to Tham Duong."

“Licensing authority for core AI modules, authority to review marketing budgets, and authority for final approval of brand releases will all be transferred to the Interim Management Committee.”

“Deputy Thua Nghien still remains in charge responsible for coordinating basic operations, but not allowed to interfere in the investigation process of the incident.”

As soon as the statement ends. Pho Thua Nghien's phone vibrated. At the same time. The large screen in the meeting room displays a series of system notifications. 【Permission change: Part of the CEO account's approval authority has been suspended.】 【Brand release system: Pho Thua Nghien account has been switched to read-only mode.】 【Marketing budget system: Approval authority for high-risk projects has been frozen.】 【Core AI product demonstration licensing authority: Needs to be reviewed by the Technical Committee.】 Immediately after. The computer in front of Pho Thua Nghien also displayed a message. 【The current account does not have approval rights.】 He raised his hand to press the confirmation button. The fingertip stopped in mid-air. His face became gloomy little by little. I looked at the text on the screen. Calmly speak up.

“Deputy Thua Nghien.”

“Five years ago, you replaced me in managing Tinh Hoa.”

“Now…”

“The time for change of power is over.”

Every notification. All like a nail. Stuck deep into a position he once thought no one could shake. Pho Thua Nghien suddenly stood up.

“Who gave you permission to change the system right now?”

Phuong Viet stood in front of the door. Calm voice.

“After the Board of Directors' resolution takes effect, the technical department only follows the process.”

Pho Thua Nghien stared at him.

“Phuong Viet.”

“Don't forget who you are.”

Phuong Viet raised her head.

“I am a person of Tinh Hoa.”

He paused for a moment then continued:

“The same person that Mr. Tham brought out from the first office that year.”

Pho Thua Nghien's face was extremely unsightly. That saying. Overturned old debts from many years ago. Tinh Hoa was not originally Pho Thua Nghien's stage. It's me and Phuong Viet. Staying in a leaky office. Line by line builds an interactive learning system for children. When Pho Thua Nghien joined. The company already has the first version of the core algorithm. There are also the first pilot facilities. He put it on the market. I acknowledge that merit. But that doesn't make sense. He has the right to make the whole foundation his own. After the meeting ends. Pho Thua Nghien did not leave immediately. He stood in the middle of the meeting room. It's like a host just had all the spotlight turned off. The media department is waiting for an official announcement. The legal department is waiting for evidence files. The audit department is waiting for the handover of authority. Also in the break room. Tinh Mien is still waiting for me. I did not look at Pho Thua Nghien again.

“Phuong Viet.”

“Restoring Tinh Nha's work file.”

“Processing according to process.”

“The official announcement was given to me and the law for final approval.”

“It will be sent in ten minutes.”

Right at that moment. Pho Thua Nghien suddenly spoke up.

“Shen Duong.”

I stopped walking. His voice was hoarse.

“Do you really want to kick me out of Tinh Hoa?”

I turned my head to look at him.

“I'm not chasing you.”

“It was you who brought people who should not appear on stage along with lies into Tinh Hoa.”

“Now…”

“Tinh Hoa is just clearing them out.”

I pushed open the door to the break room. Tinh Mien sitting on the sofa. In his arms, he hugged the little robot tightly. On screen. Work profile is being refreshed. Author section. Tu Pho Canh Chu. Has returned to Tham Tinh Mien. The girl looked at those three words in bewilderment.

“Is it home yet?”

I squatted down. Hold the baby in your arms.

"Xingya has returned under your own name."

Tinh Nha Returns With Her Own Name When Tinh Hoa's official account posted a correction notice. Only two hours have passed since the press conference was suspended. That announcement was simultaneously confirmed by the legal department, the Board of Directors' secretary's office, the communications department and myself. Never use vague phrases like:

“Copyright is in dispute.”

Also don't turn it into:

“Internal misunderstanding within the family.”

The notice is written very clearly. After the Technical Committee conducts a review. The original design sketches, audio files, 3D models, source code submission history, and the entire creation profile at the home lab of the parent-child AI work 《Tinh Nha》 all confirm the creator is: Tham Tinh Mien. The legal copyright of 《Tinh Nha》 was restored to Tham Tinh Mien. All trophies, certificates and pages displaying awards under Pho Canh Chu's name were revoked at the same time. Tinh Hoa, in the name of the group, publicly apologized to Tham Tinh Mien. All previous press conference documents containing Deputy Canh Chu's name were destroyed. Promotional materials related to the title:

“Co-creator of Tinh Hoa's AI Youth”

completely taken down. The marketing department's related processes officially entered a special audit period. Propaganda images used to build images:

“AI Genius Fu Jingzhou”

are deleted from the system. The back still retains all recovery records. Last line. It's something I insisted on being added. Tinh Hoa will establish a mechanism to protect the works of minor creators. Without confirmation from the author and legal guardian, any work by a minor may not be used for commercial promotion, branding or image-building purposes for third parties. After the notice is posted. The large chat group of the media department fell silent. A few minutes later. Public opinion began to change direction. Someone cut back the entire video during the press conference. Canh Tinh Mien rushed onto the stage and choked up and said:

“That's my Tinh Nha.”

placed at the beginning of the video. Next was the scene where To Man threw her hand away. And the harsh statement:

“You liar.”

The sound is clear to every word. The screen displays the robot's startup recording.

“Mom, this is my birthday gift for you.”

Below the comments section. Finally someone started asking questions.

“Can a child make up a lie like this?”

Another person combined the paragraphs: Pho Canh Chu could not answer the meaning of the name. Unable to answer the reason for setting the reminder time. Unable to answer the origin of the small star on the robot shell. Then place them next to each other. Who is the real author? Who is the impostor? Under the camera lens. It's becoming more and more clear. But the notice was posted. That doesn't mean everyone admits being wrong. The old lady of the Pho family quickly called. I don't answer the phone. She Call Phuong Viet again. Then the assistant transferred the phone to me. As soon as the call is connected. The first thing she said was:

“Shen Duong, don't be too harsh.”

I turned on the speakerphone. Tinh Mien is sitting next to me. Carefully wipe every fingerprint on Tinh Nha's shell. At first I was going to hang up. But when I heard my name. The child raised her head and looked over. I don't want her to continue thinking that. Distortionist. Just be a little louder. Is able to make everyone give in.

“You just say it.”

The old lady tried to suppress her anger.

“The copyright has been returned.”

“The notice has also been posted.”

“Do you still want To Man to publicly apologize?”

“Canh Chu is also a descendant of the Pho family.”

“Are you going to let the boy have the face to meet other people in the future?”

“Deputy Canh Chu does not need to publicly apologize.”

I calmly replied.

“The notice revoked the title and copyright that did not belong to the boy.”

“Children can be educated.”

“But we should not continue to be used as a shield by adults.”

The other end of the line was silent for a moment. Obviously she didn't expect me to answer like that. She moved on to something else.

“What about To Man?”

“It is very difficult for a woman to raise a child alone.”

"Today, just to protect my child, I accidentally said a few wrong things."

“You suspended him from work for investigation.”

“And I still want him to publicly apologize.”

“Isn't that too evil?”

“She is not a normal parent.”

“She is the Marketing Director of Tinh Hoa.”

“She used the marketing department's behind-the-scenes account to change the author's name.”

“Using the company budget to build an image for your son.”

“Publicly humiliating the real author in front of the camera.”

“Suspending work is a corporate governance responsibility.”

“Publicly apologizing is a personal responsibility.”

The old lady snorted coldly.

“Don't use the company to pressure me.”

“She and Thua Nghien are not divorced yet.”

“You are still the daughter-in-law of the Pho family.”

“Very soon it won't be anymore.”

The other end of the line immediately went silent. I continue.

“I will hand over the divorce documents to the lawyer.”

"I will also apply for custody of Tinh Mien according to the law."

Finally, the old lady panicked.

“Tinh Mien's surname Tham is outrageous enough.”

“Now you still want to give it away?”

“It also carries the blood of the Pho family!”

Tinh Mien's hand that was cleaning the robot stopped. I put my hand on the back of her hand.

“She is herself first.”

“It's not the image of the Pho family.”

“It's also not a prop for Pho Thua Nghien to maintain his image as a father.”

I hung up. Tinh Mien lowered her head to look at Tinh Nha. Very quiet voice.

“Does grandma not like you?”

My heart ached. I put the phone aside. Squat down in front of her.

“It's not your fault.”

“But she said Pho Canh Chu is a descendant of the Pho family.”

“You are also a child.”

I looked into her eyes.

“But you don't need to be a testament to any family…”

“Then you deserve to be loved.”

Tinh Mien's eyes were red. But she still tried not to let her tears fall. In one day today. She has heard too many words from adults. Those words were all trying to make her smaller. Becoming a part can be sacrificed. I had to tell her over and over again. She's not like that. Right at that moment. The media department sent To Man a draft letter of apology. The article is beautifully crafted.

"Due to my temporary emotions at the scene, I caused discomfort to little Tham Tinh Mien. I would like to sincerely apologize."

"Regarding errors in the copyright information processing process, I am willing to coordinate with the company to investigate."

I finished reading. Return immediately. The notes have only one sentence. Not annoying. Which causes harm. Not a procedural error. It's arbitrarily changing the author's name. Five minutes later. Second edit submitted. To Man deleted the word "hurt". Keep the word "uncomfortable". I keep returning. Ten minutes later. Pho Thua Nghien's phone call came in.

“Shen Duong.”

“The notice has been posted.”

“To Man's side…”

“Don't force it too much.”

I looked at two words on the screen. In their eyes. Tinh Mien was scolded as a liar in front of hundreds of people. Just a little bothered. I spoke up.

“Deputy Thua Nghien.”

“What qualifications do you have now to bargain with me on her behalf?”

The other end of the line was silent.

“I made her admit to changing the author's name.”

“It's like directly stamping a professional stain on her.”

“But she really did.”

“She will be boycotted by the entire industry.”

“That's the consequence she has to bear.”

“What about Canh Chu?”

“What Deputy Canh Chu really needs.”

“Not a stolen image of genius.”

“But a mother who knows how to teach her not to take other people's things.”

Pho Thua Nghien's breathing deepened. I didn't give him another chance to turn the situation around.

“Copyrights are taken away from the public.”

“It must be returned to the public.”

“The title of liar was thrown out among the crowd.”

“It must also be recovered from the crowd.”

After the call ends. Half an hour later. The final apology was posted. To Man admitted. At the press conference, she used false and hurtful words towards Tham Tinh Mien. Admitting that changing the author's name in the marketing department's behind-the-scenes system is a serious violation of regulations. Agree to cooperate in the investigation. Admitting that the work 《Tinh Nha》 belongs to Tham Tinh Mien. Should not be used to build Pho Canh Chu's personal image. The last line reads:

“Tham Tinh Mien is not a liar.”

“She is the author of 《Tinh Nha》.”

Tinh Mien looked at that line for a long time. The child held out her hand. Gently touch the screen.

“They actually wrote my name down.”

I held the baby in my arms.

“Now everyone can see.”

Tinh Mien rested her head on my shoulder. Cry out loud. I didn't tell her not to cry. The child has every right to cry. Also have the right to understand that. Tears are not surrender. But the self-pity no longer has to be hidden. She's not a liar, she's the author of The Morning After. Tinh Hoa canceled the previously scheduled new product introduction, replacing it with a small-scale online presentation. It was the first public meeting I chaired since returning to Tinh Hoa. The media department initially asked me to only appear for three minutes, announce the results of the copyright review and then leave the broadcast.

"General Shen, public opinion is still very hot right now. The more you talk, the easier it will be for the outside world to continue discuss.”

I looked at that extremely careful process and asked:

“What about Tinh Mien?”

The person in charge of the media was stunned.

“What do you mean...?”

“Whether the author of 《Tinh Nha》 will appear in the presentation or not, should be left to her to decide.”

The opponent was startled.

“But she is still just a child, the pressure in front of the camera will be huge.”

“So it's not for her to answer questions.”

“If she wants, she just needs to introduce her work. If you do not want it, this part will be canceled.”

I give Tinh Mien the right to choose. She hugged the 《Tinh Nha》 and sat in the break room, her tiny body was almost swallowed whole by the sofa. After hearing what I said, she didn't answer right away. The girl bowed her head and stroked the little star on the robot's back. Previously, when Pho Canh Chu received the award, that place had a temporary numbered sticker. After peeling off, there is still a trace of glue left. She used a wet towel to wipe it for a long time before it was clean.

“Mom, what if I say the wrong thing?”

“It's okay if you say something wrong.”

“Will people say I'm a liar again?”

I squatted in front of her.

“No way.”

“Because this time, Mom, Uncle Phuong, the Technical Council and the entire work file will all be on my side.”

The child raised her head.

“So can you not say things that are too difficult?”

“Of course.”

“I just want to tell you why it's called Tinh Nha.”

I nodded.

“That's enough.”

Before the online explanation began, Pho Thua Nghien came once. After his powers were frozen, he was no longer allowed to speak on foreign affairs alone, and could only sit in the audience as a regular senior manager. For him, it was more unpleasant than being publicly criticized. He is used to standing in the middle of the stage. Get used to having all the microphones put in front of you. But today. The microphone is in my hand. Also in Tinh Mien's hands. He stood in front of the door, looking at the robot in her lap.

“...Tinh Mien.”

Tinh Mien raised her head to look at him and then looked down again. Pho Thua Nghien's throat moved slightly.

“Three days ago…”

Tinh Mien gently interrupted him.

“Yesterday, Dad didn't believe me.”

Just one sentence. Made him stand frozen on the spot. Every prepared explanation got stuck in my throat. The pressure of the press conference. General Department of the company. The scene went out of control. Those words meant nothing to a seven-year-old child. She just knows that. When I tell the truth. Dad didn't believe me. Pho Thua Nghien's voice lowered.

“Dad, I'm sorry.”

Tinh Mien did not immediately say it was okay. She just hugged 《Tinh Nha》 tighter. I also don't answer for her. Adults always like to force children to be generous. That way their mistakes can be quickly overlooked. But the hurt person doesn't have to forgive on anyone's timetable. The official explanation begins. Facing the camera, I clearly stated three things. Firstly, Tinh Hoa has restored the true copyright of the work 《Tinh Nha》. Second, the marketing department's entire process and related budget were placed under special audit. Third, Tinh Hoa will rebuild the mechanism to protect the creative rights of minor authors. I don't talk about suffering. Also don't turn this into an emotional family story. I'm just talking about truth, responsibility and correction. Having finished speaking, I bowed my head and asked Tinh Mien:

“Do you still want it?”

Tinh Mien looked at the camera, then looked back at me. The child nodded. I lowered the camera angle so it was at her eye level. Tinh Mien hugged 《Tinh Nha》, sitting in front of the table. Fingertips are still shaking a bit. I put my hand on the edge of the table. Don't hold the baby's hand. Just let her know that I'm here. Tinh Mien took a deep breath.

"Hi everybody."

“My name is Tham Tinh Mien.”

Her voice is very small. But it's extremely clear.

“This is my work.”

“《Star Fang》.”

"I named it Tinh Nha, because I feel that stars can also sprout."

“The reminder to drink soup at eight o'clock at night is because mom always forgets to eat.”

"The little star on the back is not a decoration. It's a secret I left for mom."

The live commentary on the other side of the screen has been temporarily turned off by the media department. No more laughter. No more doubts. There are also no more mixed sounds interrupting her words. Tinh Mien slowly turned the robot around, letting the camera see the small star behind it.

“This place has a little star.”

“It was drawn by me.”

"Because mother said, everyone has a little light in their hearts. But I feel that if the stars were only in the sky, they would be very far from humans."

“So I want it to sprout.”

She paused for a moment then looked at me. I nodded at her. Tinh Mien continued:

“It will remind mom to rest at eight o'clock at night.”

“It will also remind dad to come home.”

“He even knows how to say happy birthday.”

“Because this is my birthday gift to mom.”

Having finished speaking, she pressed the start button. 《Tinh Nha》's eyes lit up. That familiar child's voice echoed from the small speaker.

“Mom, this is my birthday gift for you.”

The entire meeting room was silent. Even the legal officer who always kept his head down and took notes stopped writing. Tinh Mien looked at the robot, as if finally confirming that it had indeed returned. The girl quietly said another sentence.

“It's not a very good robot.”

“But it's something you and I made together.”

“I never lied.”

When those words rang out, I almost couldn't hold back the tears in my eyes. I reached out and patted her head.

“You don't need to prove it again.”

After the explanation ended, the media department posted the entire video to the official account. The title is given by me. 《She's not a liar, she's an author》 This time, no one hides Tinh Mien's name in a hidden corner anymore. The profile of 《Tinh Nha》's work, the video of the presentation and the entire creative process are all brought to her own author page. Phuong Viet and the technical team brought the first draft of the works protection mechanism for minor authors to show me. Which adds three new confirmation steps. Confirmed by the author himself. Confirmation of guardian. Stores the timestamp of the original file by the Technical Council. Any work of a minor used for commercial purposes must sign a separate authorization document and cannot be used in conjunction with the company's branding projects. I finished reading it and signed the first amendment fairy. This is not to turn Tinh Mien's self-pity into a provision in the regulations. But so that in the future, when another child brings his or her small work to Tinh Hoa, no one will be able to use the phrase "for the sake of the company" to steal his name. Afternoon. Pho Canh Chu's trophy was revoked. I don't let people take pictures. Don't let the media continue to exaggerate that child's struggles. The boy stood next to To Man, bowing his head. No more pride like yesterday. I stepped forward. Just tell the boy one sentence.

“In the future, don't take things that aren't yours.”

Deputy Canh Chu bit his lip and did not answer. To Man wanted to pull the boy behind him. I looked at her.

“You too.”

To Man's face turned pale. But she no longer had the energy to manipulate everything like yesterday. Return home at night. Tinh Mien placed 《Tinh Nha》 back on the table in the small laboratory. She doesn't hide it in the closet anymore. The child asked me:

“Mom, can I still make a robot in the future?”

I opened the toolbox, took out the blue screwdriver that she liked best and gave it to her.

“Of course.”

Tinh Mien received it. The eyes gradually brightened.

“So I want to give Tinh Nha a new function.”

“What function?”

“If someone says you can't do it, they'll tell you to try again.”

I laughed and patted her head.

“This function is great.”

The girl bowed her head and thought seriously. A moment later he said:

“But mom also has to have it.”

“Does mom have to have it too?”

She pushed the robot towards me.

“Even mom should try again.”

I looked at the small robot on the table. Suddenly I understood. What I got back today... It's not just a byline. What I got back was not only the company Pho Thua Nghien came to see me on the evening of the third day. At that time, I had just finished putting Tinh Mien to sleep. The lights in the small laboratory were still on. The table was full of sketches of the new functions of 《Tinh Nha》. Tinh Mien drew a larger star, next to four scribbled words: Try again. When the doorbell rang, I didn't open the door right away. On the surveillance screen, Pho Thua Nghien was standing outside the door. He was still wearing his daytime suit, just his tie had been loosened, his eyes filled with fatigue. It's been a long time since he rarely appeared where Tinh Mien and I live. Over the past five years, he always said he was busy. Busy raising capital. Busy expanding distribution channels. Busy with press conference. Busy socializing. So busy that I forgot about my daughter's work. Forget your wife's boundaries. Also forget the original reason why Tinh Hoa exists. I opened the door. But don't let him enter the living room.

“Tinh Mien is sleeping.”

He took a look inside.

“I didn't come looking for her.”

I looked at him.

“Then there's no need to go in.”

Pho Thua Nghien smiled bitterly. That's an expression I haven't seen on his face for many years. Before, he was always too confident. Confident that I will be patient for my family. Confident that Tinh Hoa cannot live without you. Confident that as long as he calls everything "big picture", I will take another step back. But reaching the end, Tinh Mien and I almost had no place to stand. He gave me a stack of documents.

“To Man's resignation letter.”

I don't accept.

“Please leave it to me and audit department.”

“She agreed to reimburse all expenses related to building Pho Canh Chu's personal image.”

“The audit will calculate it themselves.”

“She will no longer appear in Tinh Hoa.”

“That's between her and the company.”

Pho Thua Nghien looked at me. His eyes gradually darkened.

“Shen Duong.”

“Now you don't even want to say a word to me?”

I calmly replied:

“What needs to be said between us is in the lawyer's letter.”

His fingers tightened.

“Do we have to go to the divorce step?”

“I already apologized.”

“I'm sorry because I did something wrong.”

"It's not because I'm sorry, but you have to stand still and wait for me."

He was silent for a long time. The hallway light shone on his face, making him look several years older.

“What about Tinh Hoa?”

“Do you really want to take over again yourself?”

"That's right."

“I've been out of management for five years.”

“Then I will use three months to review the administration system.”

“Spend six months restructuring the product and licensing boundaries.”

I looked straight at him.

“I won't be like you, turning the company into my own stage.”

Pho Thua Nghien paused slightly.

“Do I have to say you're that bad?”

“It wasn't me who said it.”

I opened my phone and showed him the latest resolution of the Board of Directors. The final resolution of Tinh Hoa Board of Directors has been issued. • The executive authorization agreement for Deputy Thua Nghien officially terminated. • Approval rights related to the case continue to be frozen. • To Man's resignation application has not been temporarily approved, the audit must be completed, responsibility determined and compensation calculated before processing. • The project "Teenage AI Genius Tinh Hoa" was permanently canceled. • The authority to rebuild the core AI product line, review the marketing budget, and build a mechanism to protect minor authors was transferred to my direct responsibility. • The special audit enters phase two. • To Man continues to be suspended. • Deputy Thua Nghien continues to be suspended from relevant powers and is subject to management responsibility assessment. • As founder, core license holder and member of the Board of Directors, I officially returned to Tinh Hoa's Interim Management Committee, in charge of reestablishing licensing rights for the core AI product line and implementing a mechanism to protect minor authors. One thing at a time. Not emotions. It's the result. Pho Thua Nghien looked at the screen for a long time then said softly:

“That year when I gave Tinh Hoa to you, things were not like this.”

“I never gave Tinh Hoa to you.”

I corrected it.

“I'll just let you manage it temporarily.”

He was stunned. I finally say this sentence in its entirety.

“That year, Tinh Mien gave birth prematurely.”

“The baby was in a glass cage for more than two months.”

"I don't have time to manage the company, nor do I have the energy to hold meetings and go on business trips every day."

“You said you would take care of Tinh Hoa for me.”

“You said wait until I come back, everything will still be in the same place.”

I looked at him.

“Thua Nghien.”

“What I give you is responsibility.”

“Not ownership.”

“What I give you is the right to manage it.”

“It is not the right to turn the company into private property.”

His eyes shook slightly dynamic.

“I never wanted to rob Tinh Hoa.”

“I also believe that at first you really wanted to do well.”

“But then you get used to power.”

“So used to it that I forgot I was just the person assigned to manage it.”

I stopped for a moment.

“Just like you forgot you were Tinh Mien's father.”

The hallway became extremely quiet. A long time later, Pho Thua Nghien quietly asked:

“So there really is no chance between us anymore?”

I turned my head to look at the room behind me. Tinh Mien is sleeping inside. Next to her is 《Tinh Nha》. On the new design there are still scribbled words: Try again. There are things that can be tried again. There are mistakes that can be corrected. But there are things that, once lost, cannot be returned to the way they were.

“I gave you many chances.”

“Since the day I missed her birthday.”

“Since the day I forgot my promise to have dinner with you.”

“Since the day you let To Man enter the company.”

“Until the day I stood on stage, watched my daughter being called a liar and still said it was just a small matter between children.”

I looked at him.

“Your last chance was used up in five minutes that day.”

Pho Thua Nghien's face gradually turned pale. I closed the door. Before the door closed completely, I said the last sentence:

“Thua Nghien.”

“What I got back today…”

“Not just Tinh Hoa.”

“But also my life and Tinh Mien.”

"Five years ago, when Tinh Mien was born, her health was very weak. I entrusted daily management to you because I believe you will maintain the company's boundaries and also maintain our home."

“I retain the core licensing rights not to one day use it against you.”

“But because Tinh Hoa's technology cannot be used indefinitely by anyone.”

“You spent five years proving that I was right to keep this lock that year.”

Pho Thua Nghien's face turned pale. It seemed he finally understood. I didn't suddenly become cold. I just took back the key that belonged to me.

“Can we...can we go back to how it was before?”

He asked softly. The sentence is very light. If it were a few years ago, maybe I would have softened. I will remember the rainy nights when I started my business. Remember when the first investment was disbursed, the two of us sat in the office eating a cold lunch box. Remember when he held the newly born Tinh Mien, saying that he would give her the best education in the future. But a person cannot, just because he was once good, be allowed to do wrong forever. I looked at him and shook my head.

“There is no going back.”

“Because of To Man?”

He was stunned.

“To Man only helps reveal the priority in my heart.”

“You can sacrifice Tinh Mien for a press conference.”

“Maybe because of the company's overall situation, the truth is buried.”

“Maybe for the sake of Pho Canh Chu's image, she is willing to let her work be impersonated by others.”

“I'm not temporarily confused.”

“I just always thought we would give in.”

The corners of Pho Thua Nghien's eyes turned red.

“I will change.”

“That's about your future.”

I closed the door a little more.

“My future life with Tinh Mien will no longer be used to test whether you have changed or not.”

He stood outside the door for a long time, not moving. New final asked softly:

“Can you still meet Tinh Mien?”

“According to the provisions of law and recommendations of psychologists.”

“Do you even have to arrange this?”

“She's not a trophy.”

“It's not something you remember that you can get back.”

I looked at him.

“If you want to meet her, first learn to respect her.”

Pho Thua Nghien did not say anything more. The elevator door opened and closed again. After he left, I returned to the small laboratory. I don't know when Tinh Mien woke up. The girl was holding a small blanket and standing at the door. While rubbing his eyes, he asked softly:

“Are you gone yet?”

“Are you sad, Mom?”

I walked over and picked up my baby.

“A little.”

She pressed her face against my shoulder.

“Then Tinh Nha can remind mom to try again.”

The bridge of my nose is stinging. I laughed and said: Week two. Tinh Hoa organized an internal staff congress. When I stepped on stage, the eyes of many people below were extremely complicated. Some people are curious. Some people are insecure. Some people finally breathed a sigh of relief. I'm not telling a flashy comeback story. I only say three things. Tinh Hoa's core AI licensing rights will have their usage boundaries reset. Any product is not allowed to go beyond the scope of licensing to serve personal projects. The mechanism to protect minor authors officially takes effect. All children's works must maintain original composition records and confirm copyright. The power of Tinh Hoa's management board belongs to the corporate governance system. Does not belong to marriage. Does not belong to the bloodline. Nor does it belong to any personal relationship. When I finished the last sentence. I saw Phuong Viet nodding in the stands. Also saw a few young staff members starting to clap. The applause gradually became uniform from sporadic applause. That moment. I don't feel like winning is too gratifying. I just feel like the things that were once dirty are finally being cleaned little by little. After the meeting. The system officially completes the final handover of authority. Deputy Thua Nghien's alternate management authority ends. Approval rights related to the case continue to be frozen. Tinh Hoa's core AI product line returns to the mode directly managed by the founder. Core AI module licensing rights manager: Tham Duong. Person in charge of the Interim Operations Coordination Team: Tham Duong. Marketing budget reviewer: Tham Duong. Final approver of core products: Tham Duong. Person in charge of the mechanism to protect minor authors: Tham Duong. Author of the work 《Tinh Nha》: Tham Tinh Mien. I looked at those three names on the screen for a long time. I took Tinh Mien home. The small laboratory window was slightly open. The night wind gently blew the manuscripts on the table. Tinh Mien placed 《Tinh Nha》 neatly in the middle of the table. Then seriously press the start button. The robot's eyes lit up. This time, he didn't say the familiar happy birthday first. But a new voice was recorded by Tinh Mien himself.

“If someone says you can't do it…”

“Please try again.”

Tinh Mien turned her head to look at me.

“Mom, is this voice okay?”

I nodded. The baby laughed. Eyes as bright as a star finally sprouted. I held my child in my arms. Before, I used to think that taking a step back could change things Take the stability of family and company. Only later did I understand. There are those who will see your concession as a license to cross the line. So I took back the core licensing rights. Take back control of the Board of Directors. Get your daughter's author's name back. Also regaining the position that I had backed away from time and time again during that marriage. Pho Thua Nghien lost the stage he depended on the most. To Man lost her stolen glory. Pho Canh Chu lost the image of a genius that did not belong to him. As for Tinh Mien... Finally, she was given her own name next to the work she made herself. The night is getting late. The small lamp of 《Tinh Nha》 quietly shined on the table. Tinh Mien leaned in my arms, her voice was as soft as cotton.

“Mom, happy birthday.”

That moment, I knew. What I got back... Not just the company. But also the courage for her to believe in herself again.