Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 156 - 147: The Rich Lady
Chapter 156 -147: The Rich Lady
Lu Hongjun was so angry that he forcefully slapped the door. Qian Xiaoxiao really wanted to go out and give him a beating, but she held back, not wanting to bring criticism upon Lu Jiaxin.
Lu Jiaxin called Lu Jiaguang on the phone and relayed Lu Hongjun’s visit, “He’s now going crazy at the door, you come over and take him away!”
Lu Jiaguang hurried over, and when he arrived, Lu Hongjun had just walked to the entrance of the alley. He looked at Lu Hongjun’s angry face and said, “Third Uncle, what are you doing?”
Lu Hongjun was furious, and even cursed at Lu Jiaguang, “A scammer has come all the way to our home, and you’ve been hiding it from me. Do you even care about your Third Uncle at all?”
Seeing that many people were watching them, Lu Jiaguang pulled him away. Once they were in a quiet place, he said, “Third Uncle, I’ve had someone look into it, Madam Guh is not a scammer. She is the elderly lady who founded He’s Jewelry Group in Hong Kong. Old Master Guh gave her ten percent of the shares before his sudden passing, and with her own wealth, she’s worth over a hundred million. Someone like that, why would she scam Jiaxin?”
No wonder she’s been buying color TVs, refrigerators, and installing telephones; it turns out the lady doesn’t lack money. When his friend told him, he was stunned—such a wealthy woman turned out to be his sister’s great-aunt.
Lu Hongjun was lost for words, “How, how much?”
Lu Jiaguang said, “Assets worth over a hundred million, and that’s a conservative estimate. Third Uncle, we should be happy that such an elder is looking out for my sister.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Hongjun got even more agitated, “Looking out for what? Doesn’t she have her own children or grandchildren? Jiaguang, there must be some unspeakable scheme behind all this.”
Lu Jiaguang explained, “Third Uncle, Madam Guh has no children of her own, and her adopted daughter recently tried to take her life. It’s because of this that she has come back to the Mainland to find relatives.”
When Lu Hongjun heard this, his expression instantly changed, “You mean she wants to take Jiaxin to Hong Kong? That’s not possible, it’s chaotic there. Jiaxin is still young; she could easily be corrupted by the capitalist ways,”
Hearing this, Lu Jiaguang suddenly understood his urgency; he feared that his sister might leave and never come back. But what use was it to worry now? Wasn’t it too late!
Lu Jiaguang said, “Third Uncle, although Jiaxin is young, she is very mature after all she’s been through. She knows what’s best for her.”
Going to Hong Kong might be good; otherwise, with Third Uncle causing a scene every now and then, father and daughter are bound to become enemies sooner or later.
“What do you mean by that?”
Lu Jiaguang said, “Madam Guh will definitely provide Jiaxin with better opportunities. Going to Hong Kong and getting into Hong Kong University, and then studying abroad will open doors for her future. There will be many companies vying for her.”
Putting himself in her shoes, he would also choose to leave the Forty-nine City. On the other side, conditions were good in every aspect, and he wouldn’t have to worry about being schemed against.
“What if she doesn’t come back?”
Lu Jiaguang said, “Even if she doesn’t come back, as long as she’s living well, that’s all that matters. Third Uncle, don’t worry, Jiaxin won’t abandon you. Last year when she returned to our hometown, she told my dad that when you get older, she will arrange for someone to look after you.”
With Jiaxin’s capabilities, ensuring this wouldn’t be difficult. It’s just that Third Uncle wanting a dutiful and affectionate daughter is impossible now. As the saying goes, you reap what you sow; it’s too late for regrets.
Seeing that he wasn’t on his side, Lu Hongjun became anxious. Grabbing his arm, he said, “She can’t go to Hong Kong, Jiaguang, you must convince her not to go to Hong Kong.”
If she goes to Hong Kong and never comes back, wouldn’t it mean that he’d raised his daughter for nothing?
Lu Jiaguang retorted, “Why can’t Xinxin go to Hong Kong? If you can give me a reason that can convince me, then I’ll persuade Jiaxin.”
Lu Hongjun’s reason was that Hong Kong was too chaotic, and it would be very dangerous for Lu Jiaxin to go there. Moreover, there were too many messy things that could easily cause one to lose themselves among the glitz and glamour.
Hearing his analysis, Lu Jiaguang felt his worries were unnecessary, “If it were Lu Ping or Lu An going over there, they might get dazzled by the flashy world, but Jiaxin wouldn’t.”
Determined individuals will walk the path they’ve chosen, without being influenced by the outside world, and so he thought Lu Jiaxin going to Hong Kong was a good thing.
When Lu Jiaxin saw him enter alone, she said, “Big brother, if he comes again, it’s not just about kicking him out but sending him directly to the Public Security Bureau.”
“Jiaxin, he is still your father after all.”
She snorted, “He’s not my dad, he’s Zhao Siyi’s dad. Big brother, don’t speak well of him, or I won’t want even you to come over.”
Her words were somewhat childish, and Lu Jiaguang comforted her, “You don’t have to mind Zhao Siyi; that woman has already ruined her own future.”
Lu Jiaxin was a bit surprised and asked, “Big brother, what did Zhao Siyi do for you to say that? Hmm, she didn’t take a life, did she?”
Lu Jiaguang shook his head, “She hasn’t done that. Murder requires gunshots, and Zhao Siyi doesn’t have the guts. However, she hasn’t broken off with Fan Yinuo, and the two are still secretly meeting. Yesterday I heard news that the day before yesterday, Fan Yinuo accompanied Zhao Siyi to a small clinic to get an abortion…”
Remembering that Lu Jiaxin was only sixteen years old this year, he quickly put a halt to the topic. Sigh, why did he blurt that out in the heat of the moment?
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What Lu Jiaxin meant by taking a life wasn’t about murder, but about pregnancy. Unexpectedly, she guessed right; Zhao Siyi was pregnant. He just didn’t know how Ding Jing, who was determined to see her daughter climb the social ladder, would react to this news.
Seeing Lu Jiaguang’s annoyed expression, Lu Jiaxin amusingly shifted the topic, “Big brother, the antique shop has already chosen a date for the opening, this Saturday.”
Lu Jiaguang indicated he had already informed friends who would intervene if anyone dared to cause trouble at the shop.
Lu Jiaxin said, “Big brother, we can’t let people help us for nothing, what do you think we should give them?”
Lu Jiaguang immediately stopped this idea, “Giving anything wouldn’t be right; that would be a mistake. Xinxin, I’ll handle this, so you don’t need to worry.”
“Okay.”
That evening, Xue Mao wrestled with his thoughts but still asked Lu Jiaxin, “Sister Xin, many people are saying Madam Guh will take you to Hong Kong. Sister Xin, will you really go to Hong Kong?”
He looked at her nervously after speaking, and Xiao Qiu and Qian Xiaoxiao did the same.
Having determined her identity, Lu Jiaxin didn’t hide the truth, “Hong Kong is better than the Mainland in every aspect and has a strong sense of tolerance. I’m fed up with Lu Hongjun showing up at my doorstep every now and then. Once I go to Hong Kong, I’ll ask Aunt if I can go and study there.”
“Then, then, then…”
Xue Mao wanted to say, what about me? But he couldn’t utter the words that followed. Sister Xin had taught him business and bought him a house; the life-saving debt had long been repaid, and to ask for more would be greedy.
Seeing him like this, Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “Then what? There’s no feast that doesn’t end. If we don’t part ways now, we’ll each go our separate ways when we grow up.”
Upon hearing this, Xue Mao felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his chest, making it difficult to breathe.
