Chapter 14 — Your Own Face

Pho Nghien Tu's voice was still calm.

"Not because of her."

"...you don't deserve to come in here."

There were immediately whispers around.

"It turns out she is the younger sister who is causing a stir online."

"Run all the way to my brother-in-law's company to say those words."

"What a loss of face."

Khuong Van Van covered her face and burst into tears and ran away. I turned to look at Pho Nghien Tu.

"It's really smart to refuse."

He smiled softly.

"Only with other people."

"What about me?"

He looked at me for a long time.

"With you..."

"...I just have to wait."

My heart trembled slightly. But I didn't let him notice. The next morning. The news that Trieu Minh Le canceled his marriage with Khuong Van Van spread throughout the group of relatives. Khuong Van Van went crazy and called me continuously. I don't listen. She switched to sending voice messages.

"Khuong Nam So!"

"You're the one who hurt me!"

"Minh Le's family said there was a problem with my dignity."

"It's all because of you!"

I only answered one question correctly.

"What you do..."

"...more than I ever said."

Khuong Van Van did not answer anymore. I think... At least she'll be quiet for a few days. On to the third day. At the press conference to launch Van Hoa's new product... Khuong Van Van appeared again. She wore a white dress. Also accompanying were Lieu Van and a few relatives. Just walked in. Lieu Van began to cry.

"You make my dad so angry that he's sick."

"And yet you're still in the mood to hold a press conference?"

Reporters immediately rushed over. Tong Hoai An's face was as black as ink. I calmly walked off the stage.

"Which hospital is he in?"

Lieu Van paused.

"Your father is resting at home."

"Where is the doctor's diagnosis?"

"Why are you so careless?"

I looked at her.

"There is no hospital."

"There is no diagnostic paper."

"And yet you ran to the press conference and said I made your father sick."

"Liu Van."

"What I want..."

"...is filial piety."

"Or is it the camera lens?"

All cameras immediately turned to her. Lieu Van started to cry again.

"Auntie is my stepmother."

"Also superior."

Khuong Van Van immediately caught her.

"Mom just loves dad."

"Do you have to force others that much?"

I nodded slightly. I turned to the staff.

"Open backup monitor."

The big screen immediately lit up. A photo appeared on it. Khuong Thanh Hai. Been playing golf at a high-end club since last night. Time displayed clearly. He raised his glass and smiled happily. There was no sign of someone who was sick. The whole hall immediately stirred. Lieu Van's face turned pale. Khuong Van Van shouted.

"You follow my father?"

I calmly replied.

"A relative posted on social media."

"Forgot to block me."

Someone laughed. I looked towards the reporters.

"Today is the press conference to launch Van Hoa's products."

"It's not the place to solve the Khuong family's problems."

"If people want to ask about the family."

"After the press conference ended."

"I'll spend ten minutes answering outside the door."

Ms. Luong was also present. She was the first to clap.

"Know moderation."

The press conference continued. I returned to the stage. Complete the entire product introduction. When the applause rang out. Khuong Van Van and Lieu Van still stood huddled in a corner. You can't stay either. But leaving is not enough. After the press conference. As expected, reporters surrounded me. I only said three correctly sentence.

"The first."

"My father was never hospitalized."

"The shares and real estate my mother left behind..."

"...I will get it back by legal means."

"Family..."

"...is not a get-out-of-guilt card."

That very night. Public opinion completely reversed. Khuong Van Van was so criticized by netizens that she had to block comments on her personal account. In the group of relatives. Lieu Van no longer has anyone to defend her. Khuong Thanh Hai proactively texted me.

"Let's meet once."

I replied.

"Bring the books."

The meeting took place in Van Hoa's board meeting room. Khuong Thanh Hai arrived. He didn't bring any books with him. Which brought along a middle-aged woman.

"This is Aunt Co."

"Your mother's best friend from long ago."

Aunt Co looked at me. Red eyes.

"You're really grown up."

I have absolutely no impression of her. Khuong Thanh Hai spoke up.

"She can testify."

"In the past, your mother agreed to let me manage the shares."

Aunt Co nodded slightly.

"It's true what your mother said."

"For the time being, let your father hold those shares in his name."

Khuong Thanh Hai immediately breathed a sigh of relief. I looked at Aunt Co.

"How long does 'temporary' mean?"