Chapter 12 — When I Was Forced to Quit My Job at the Age of 40, I Became the President of a Hundred Billion Company

I quietly looked at the confirmation for a while. Then put it in your briefcase. Then leave. Two o'clock in the afternoon. Board of Directors meeting room. Seven people were sitting around a long table. Zhou Kien Quoc sat in the center. Tien Duc Minh sat on his right. Tien Dat Pham sat behind Tien Duc Minh. He was not a member of the board of directors so he only attended as an observer. The remaining four independent directors sit on either side. I stood in front of the door. In his hand is a black briefcase. Chu Kien Quoc spoke up. I stepped forward. Choose a spot at the head of the table and sit down. Tien Duc Minh was the first to speak. On his lips was still the familiar fake smile.

“Dr. To.”

“In the last meeting, we discussed the issue of patents.”

“Some people on the board have some concerns.”

“The person in charge of the company's core technology owns personal patents closely related to the business operations of the enterprise.”

“How should we explain this to investors?”

“And how should the impact on the listing be assessed?”

I looked at him. Don't reply right away. At that time, an independent director named Tran spoke up.

“Dr. To.”

“We want to hear your perspective.”

I nodded slightly.

“My point is very simple.”

I opened the briefcase.

“But before we talk about patents…”

“I want people to see a text.”

I took out the topic confirmation form. Place in the middle of the meeting table. All eyes immediately focused on the paper with the red national emblem in the upper corner. Chu Kien Quoc was the first to pick it up. He read in less than five seconds. His face has changed.

“This is…”

“Document confirming the topic belongs to the National Key Science and Technology Program.”

I calmly replied.

“I have been officially confirmed by the expert panel as the person in charge of the topic.”

“Research budget 20 million yuan.”

“Three-year implementation cycle.”

“Currently the host unit section is still blank.”

The entire meeting room seemed to stop breathing. The smile on Tien Duc Minh's face disappeared. I continue.

“If Hoa Thuy becomes the host unit.”

“That means the company will directly undertake a key national scientific project.”

“This information can absolutely be recorded in the listing documents.”

“How does it affect business valuation…”

“I believe you guys here understand better than me.”

No one spoke up. I look at each person. Then continue talking.

"Opposite."

“If Hoa Thuy is not the host unit.”

“If I take this topic to another company…”

“So what will be the impact on the value of Hoa Thuy?”

“I think everyone understands.”

Tien Dat Pham immediately jumped out of his chair.

“You are threatening the board of directors!”

I didn't even look at him.

“I'm just telling the truth.”

“Total Money.”

“In this room, we are talking about business decisions.”

“It's not a personal conflict between you and me.”

Zhou Jianguo put down the document. His eyes looked straight at me.

“What do you want?”

I took out the second document from my bag. It is legal calligraphy prepared by Attorney Trieu. I put it on the table.

“This is the official legal opinion from my representative lawyer.”

“The conclusion is clear.”

“My three personal patents were confirmed by the Hoa Thuy legal department three years ago as not falling within the scope of patents during the industrial process. work.”

“If the company continues to conduct inappropriate investigations.”

“Or commit acts that damage my honor and reputation on any public channel.”

“I will use all necessary legal measures to protect my rights.”

I stood up. His eyes scanned each person in the room.

“My condition has three points.”

"The first."

“Cancel all investigations targeting me personally.”

“Restore full authority of Senior Research Director.”

“Including personnel, budget and project management.”

I stopped. Then looked towards Tien Dat Pham. His face was as white as paper.

“From today.”

“The deputy general director of operations will no longer have any authority to intervene in the research and development department.”

The whole meeting room was silent. Only the sound of the air conditioner running steadily remained. Tien Duc Minh suddenly stood up.

“You are forcing the board!”

I interrupted.

“This is negotiation.”

“You need me to stay to ensure a successful IPO.”

“I need a normal work environment.”

“Each side takes what they need.”

“So what if we refuse?”

Tien Duc Minh's voice became cold. I picked up the briefcase.

“Then just refuse.”

“Next Monday.”

“I will submit my official resignation.”

“At the same time, notify the national project management board to change the lead unit.”

“My three personal patents will also terminate all related licensing rights.”

I turned around and walked towards the door. Behind him were the sounds of quiet discussion. But Chu Kien Quoc's voice is still the clearest.

“Wait.”

My hand rested on the doorknob. Then stopped. Right at that moment. The phone vibrates. It's a message from Tieu Tran. Just look at one line. His face immediately changed.

“Miss To!!! Something big is happening!!!”

“FDA just sent an urgent dispatch to Hoa Thuy!”

“Third generation Thanh Le was accused of falsifying clinical data!”

“They asked the company to submit all original data for re-evaluation within a week!”

“Otherwise, the approval file will be suspended immediately!!!”