NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Case No. 25CV000832-590 Zhi Yuan Liang v. Phillip Dinh Tran To: Phillip Dinh Tran, Defendant: Take notice that a complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is monetary damages for breach of contract. You are required to make defense to such complaint not later than December 16, 2025, by filing an answer with the Clerk of Superior Court, Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 25th day of November, 2025. IPL0293210 Nov 25,Dec 2,9 2025