In a downtown skyscraper, where cold glass reflects light and expensive suits symbolize power, a tense atmosphere pervades the luxurious conference room. Outside the window, the bustling city, its skyscrapers looming in the mist, but inside, all eyes are focused on a single man: Minh, a young engineer in faded work clothes, who is busily disassembling a complex car engine placed in the middle of a polished wooden conference table. Around him, the company’s four senior executives—the stern-looking Mr. Hoang, the powerful Ms. Lan, the cold Mr. Tuan, and the worried-looking Ms. Huong—stand in a circle, as if overseeing a vital ritual.
This engine is more than just a machine; it is the soul of a billion-dollar project into which the company has poured mountains of money and reputation. The new product – a high-end electric car – was scheduled to be launched tomorrow, but just a few hours ago, the engine suddenly stopped working. The top engineering team was helpless, and the last hope rested on Minh – a young man from a small repair shop, invited here as a last resort. Mr. Hoang, the leader, growled: “If you fail, the whole company will go bankrupt, and you will no longer have a place in this industry!” Ms. Lan whispered to Ms. Huong: “I don’t believe that an ordinary worker like him can save the situation. We should call in international experts right away!”
Minh did not respond. He was completely focused, his hands moving quickly with wrenches and screwdrivers, sweat rolling down his forehead. He knew the pressure was not only on his shoulders but also on his family – his parents, farmers with muddy hands and feet, had sacrificed their whole lives for him to have today. But he also felt the contemptuous eyes of those around him. Tuan, with a sarcastic tone, said: “You think you’re a genius? Don’t waste our time!” Ms. Huong, on the other hand, gently placed her hand on Mr. Tuan’s shoulder, shaking her head as if to stop him, but the doubt was still evident in her eyes.
Time passed by every second, every minute. The engine remained silent, as if a challenge to Minh’s efforts. Mr. Hoang began to lose patience, intending to turn away, but at that moment, Minh discovered a small detail that the entire engineering team had previously overlooked: a loose wire in the cooling system. With trembling but confident hands, he tightened the wire and turned on the switch. The engine roared loudly, echoing throughout the room. The surprised looks turned into tears. Ms. Huong covered her face and sobbed, Mr. Tuan stood still, stunned, and Mr. Hoang – although he didn’t say a word – had a changed look in his eyes, as if he had just admitted a big mistake.
Minh stood up, wiped his sweat, looked around with a face mixed with pride and fatigue. From a despised person, he became a hero in the blink of an eye. Ms. Lan stepped forward, shook his hand with a forced smile: “We misjudged you. Sorry!” But in Minh’s heart, the joy was not yet complete. He realized that Mr. Tuan’s eyes still contained a hint of anger, as if his success was a blow to that man’s self-esteem. Mr. Hoang whispered to Ms. Lan: “He could be a danger if we don’t control him.”
The story quickly spread on social networks, becoming a hot topic with the hashtag #MinhTheHero. Thousands of people praised his talent, but there were also many comments questioning: Is this a plot of the company to cover up the incompetence of the leadership team? Or will Mr. Tuan take revenge on Minh for overshadowing his position? Ms. Huong, as the intermediary, may be the deciding factor in Minh’s fate in the upcoming power struggle. This drama, with its unexpected twists and intense emotions, promises to explode both the real world and the virtual space, leaving the question: Will Minh be able to maintain his halo, or will he become a pawn in the hands of the powerful?
