Chapter 11 — You Are The Most Expensive Mistake Of My Life

The trial day quickly arrived. At court, I met Ly Dai Phu. He was over fifty years old, with a plump figure and a calculating face. He showed the original loan document, telling how Tham Chan Hoa cried and borrowed money, and how he "respected his gratitude" for helping. The words flowed like the real thing. When it was our turn, Co Ngon stood up. He did not immediately object but asked the court to examine the loan note.

“Your Honor, we suspect this document has been edited, we recommend conducting an examination of the handwriting and ink.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ly Dai Phu's face immediately changed. But he quickly raised his eyebrows: "Investigation is appraisal! I'm not afraid!" The court agreed to the request. Results take several days. After the break, Ly Dai Phu blatantly walked towards me.

"Brat, don't think you can get away with having a lawyer! If you don't pay, I'll go to the flower shop with your company and make trouble!"

Before I could say anything, Co Ngon stood in front of me.

“I recorded what you just said.” He held up the recorder, his voice cold, "Threatening others is also a crime. See you in court next."

Ly Dai Phu's face turned red, he stammered for a moment and then left. A few days later, the assessment results were available. Just as Co Ngon predicted, the loan note was altered. The "five hundred thousand" part was not written at the same time as the previous content. The truth is revealed. The court rejected all of Ly Dai Phu's requests and at the same time considered and prosecuted him for falsifying evidence. He immediately collapsed on the spot. Stepping out of court, the sun was shining brightly. I sighed in relief.

“It's over.”

“No, it's just the beginning.” Co Ngon looked at me with deep eyes, "Ly Dai Phu is just a small henchman, there are definitely people behind him."

"Why?" I was startled.

"Think about it, why do so many people appear at the same time demanding money? Where do they get the information from?"

His words woke me up.

“You mean there's someone behind the scenes pulling the strings?”

"Correct." He nodded, "That person clearly understands Tham Chan Hoa's past, knows who is greedy for money, and then spreads the news so they can cause trouble for you."

“Who is it?” I had absolutely no idea.

Co Ngon was silent for a moment, then said slowly:

“Do you remember the first person who called you… the person who called himself ‘Uncle Vuong’.”

“I remember, what's wrong?”

“I looked up that number.” Co Ngon's eyes darkened, "The person whose name is on that phone number... is Ton Chi Cuong's compatriot."

Ton Chi Cuong. That name was like a stone thrown into the water, making my heart stir.

“Ton Chi Cuong?” I couldn't believe it, "You mean he orchestrated all of this? But he's in prison."

“He doesn't.” Co Ngon analyzed, "But he still has relatives and accomplices. That person calling himself 'Uncle Vuong' is most likely just a loudspeaker. He has not achieved his goal, so even after going to prison, he still wants to make you feel uneasy."

It sounds so reasonable it's chilling. People like him, once they've tasted it, they know that it's as poisonous and persistent as maggots clinging to bones.

"So what should we do now? Should we just let them harass us forever?" I feel tired.

Direct attacks are easy to avoid, but sneak attacks like this are very troublesome.

"Are not." Co Ngon's voice turned cold, "If we only defend like this, we will definitely lose. We have to attack him directly at his weak point."

“Weakness?”

“His company… and his family.”

He pulled me into a coffee shop, spread out the paper, and began to analyze each step. Although Ton Chi Cuong went to prison, the company remained Meanwhile, it is currently managed by his wife and son.

“A boss with a criminal record, a scandalous company, do you think they can still do business?” Co Ngon smiled lightly.

I understood immediately.

“Shall we uncover all his stories?”

“Not just peeling.” His eyes were sharp as knives, "Must make him pay the full price."

In the following days, Co Ngon almost devoted all his efforts to investigating Ton Chi Cuong's company. The results... make people shudder. Mutilating materials, substituting poor quality goods, cheating on contracts, not paying workers... there are almost no crimes. Many homeowners and workers who have been harmed, because of weakness or lack of evidence, have had to swallow their anger. Co Ngon's team gathered each piece of evidence and arranged it like a complete picture. We seek out people who have been harmed and advise them to stand up and protect their rights. Free legal assistance for workers with unpaid wages. I also use the name of the fund to post warning articles about home repair traps on the internet and in the press. No need to mention names, but everyone knows who they are talking about. In just a short time, Ton Chi Cuong's "achievements" spread throughout the construction world. His company immediately fell into free fall. Orders plummeted and projects were canceled en masse. Cash flow broken.