Chapter 10 — When I Was Forced to Quit My Job at the Age of 40, I Became the President of a Hundred Billion Company

I originally thought the weekend could be peaceful for two days. Unexpected Saturday morning. The phone almost burned out. The first person is Tieu Tran.

“Something happened!”

“The company's OA system has just posted an internal investigation notice.”

“They said you were suspected of using company resources for personal research.”

“Request next Monday to submit all experiment logs and communication data for the last three years!”

I haven't been able to answer yet. The second call came.

“The IT department just received instructions.”

“They want to export all of your work emails for the past three years to back up the investigation.”

“I temporarily extended it until Monday.”

“If you have anything to prepare, prepare it first.”

I just hung up. The phone rings again. This time it's a strange number. The caller introduced himself as a reporter for an industry magazine. As soon as he opened his mouth, he asked:

“May I ask, do you plan to leave Hoa Thuy?”

“Are you in contact with the company's competitors?”

I don't answer. Quietly hung up. Tien Dat Pham finally counterattacked. But as soon as he struck, it was a comprehensive attack. On the one hand, using the internal investigation process to exert pressure. On the one hand, spreading news to the outside to manipulate public opinion. The purpose is very clear. He wanted to turn me into someone who took advantage of company resources for personal gain. Want me to lose my reputation in the industry. Even if you leave, you will still have a bad reputation. But I don't panic. I only do two things. The first thing. Email Luong Vu. Request the legal department to provide written confirmation: Whether or not my three patents, when registered, went through the internal intellectual property appraisal process. I know the answer clearly. Three years ago the company issued regulations. Employees who want to register personal inventions must report to the legal department. I followed the correct procedure. And the legal department also signed to confirm:

“Not within the company's core business scope.”

That document is still in the legal archives. The second thing. I played back the recording of Friday's meeting. From Tien Duc Minh's quote:

“This woman is not simple.”

Until I left the room. All are saved. I have a habit of recording every important meeting. These twelve years have never missed a single time. I made a phone call.

“Lawyer Trieu, right?”

“I'm To Vy.”

“If you have time, let's meet this afternoon.”

That afternoon. At a coffee shop. Attorney Trieu finished looking at all the documents I brought. Patent application. Written confirmation from the legal department. Labor contract. Appendix on intellectual property rights. After watching it all. He took off his glasses. Raise your head and look at me.

“This case is actually very clear.”

“The legal department signed the confirmation document three years ago.”

"That means the company has recognized that these three patents are not within the scope of inventions during the work process."

“If they want to turn over the old records now.”

“From a legal perspective.”

“They don't have much of a basis to win.”

I looked at him.

“But what if they still intentionally launch an internal investigation?”

“An internal investigation is not a legal proceeding.”

Lawyer Trieu said calmly.

“They have the right to investigate.”

“But the results of the investigation cannot change the legal facts that already exist.”

He stopped for a moment continue:

“However, you need to pay attention to one thing.”

“If during the investigation they intentionally collect her personal data or the content of her private communications, it may constitute an invasion of privacy.”

“You have every right to refuse to provide any data stored on your personal device.”

"I get it."

Lawyer Trieu closed the file.

“If Hoa Thuy really wants to fight this battle.”

“Their biggest risk is not losing the case.”

“But once this matter is made public.”

He looked straight at me.

“A company about to go public sued its own key scientist over intellectual property rights.”

“In your opinion, what will investors think?”

“What will the underwriters think?”

I smiled softly. That's the answer I want to hear.

“Lawyer Trieu.”

“Help me prepare a lawyer letter in advance.”

“No need to send yet.”

“Just prepare it.”

“What is the content?”

“I want to make it clear.”

'I, To Vy, reserve all rights to sue for inappropriate investigative actions that Hoa Thuy Company conducted against me personally.'

‘If during the investigation process there is an infringement of honor, reputation or privacy, I will pursue legal responsibility for the individuals involved in accordance with the law.’

“I'll send it to you on Monday.”

After returning home. I made a decision. Open the chat frame. Find Ha Van Xuyen's account. Then send a message.

“About your company's invitation to cooperate.”

“I would like to arrange a formal exchange.”

“Is next Tuesday okay?”

The way back... Must prepare early.