Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 219 - 208 Ugly Face
Chapter 219: Chapter 208: Ugly Face
Chapter 219 -208: Ugly Face
Lu Jiaxin was the first to get out of the car, and after steadying herself, she helped Guh Xiuxiu step down.
As they prepared to enter the hotel after the car had driven away, suddenly a female reporter with a microphone rushed over, while her companion took photos of the grandmother and granddaughter nonstop. Oddly, no security personnel intervened.
Lu Jiaxin did not try to drive them away but instead carefully supported Guh Xiuxiu. On her part, Guh Xiuxiu, initially worried Lu Jiaxin would be frightened, was surprised to see her completely composed. She was satisfied, thinking that Jiaxin was naturally meant to be in the spotlight.
The female reporter extended the microphone towards Guh Xiuxiu and loudly asked, “Madam Guh, there is news saying you’ve made a will, and your nephew Guh Haifan and granddaughter Lu Jiaxin are the heirs to the inheritance.”
Guh Xiuxiu’s expression darkened slightly, but a fitting smile quickly returned to her face, “Those rumors are baseless, I have not made a will.”
“So are you saying you haven’t planned to leave your inheritance to Lu Jiaxin and Guh Haifan, but to your own grandchildren?”
Lu Jiaxin responded with a smile, “Little sister, my Aunt Grandma is only sixty-eight this year and in very good health. Come back and ask in ten years, and she’ll give you an answer then.”
The reporter immediately turned the microphone towards her and said, “Miss Lu, the second Miss He claims you are very manipulative and have already coaxed several million from Mrs. He. What are your thoughts on this?”
Although Lu Jiaxin loathed He Yanyan, she couldn’t speak ill of her in public, lest the newspapers start fabricating stories of discord between Guh Xiuxiu and the eldest branch. Pretending to be angered, she said, “That’s all fabricated nonsense, I don’t know who would be so vile. Sister Yanyan and I are very good friends. The earrings I’m wearing right now were carefully chosen by Sister Yanyan.”
Pressing further, the reporter said, “Miss Lu, this isn’t just a rumor. The second Miss He said that the house in Fuan Residential Area was bought by Mrs. He as a gift for you.”
Was this an attempt to bring the inheritance dispute into the open? And she’s a Young Lady no less—does she even think before she speaks?
Guh Xiuxiu could hardly suppress the anger in her heart, saying, “Even though I’m in good health now, life is unpredictable, and one never knows when an accident might happen. I’ve bought a unit for each of the children as a form of security for them.”
Having said that, she patted Lu Jiaxin’s hand and continued, “This child is so strong-willed. I tried to buy her a house, and she absolutely refused, saying a good man should not live on the fortunes of his family, and a good woman should not wear bridal clothes made by others. It took much persuasion before she accepted it.”
The reporter sharply queried, “Miss Lu, are you playing hard to get? You say you don’t want it, but are you secretly plotting for all of Mrs. He’s estate?”
Guh Xiuxiu could no longer maintain her smile.
Lu Jiaxin wasn’t upset; her face still held a respectful demeanor, “Little sister, my Aunt’s money is her own. How she uses it or who she gives it to is her freedom, and no one else has the right to interfere.”
Guh Xiuxiu had calmed down by now and said, “Since I took in these siblings, it’s been my duty to take care of them. I plan to leave them money to ensure their future livelihood. But this child said she wouldn’t want my money and even if given, she’d donate it.”
The reporter seemed surprised, “Miss Lu, is it true what Mrs. He has said?”
By this time, they had reached the hotel entrance, and the hotel security staff finally appeared and drove the people away. However, the reporter had already obtained enough material to write many articles.
He Mingzhu, having received the news, came over and apologized with a crestfallen expression, “Fourth Great Aunt, I’m sorry. It’s my fault for not arranging things properly and letting someone slip through.”
Guh Xiuxiu simply walked ahead without responding to He Mingzhu. It was only upon entering the lobby and seeing He Yanyan that her heart sank deep.
He Yanyan emerged in a high-end champagne-colored puffball princess dress with a ruby necklace around her neck. Naturally beautiful, her painstakingly applied makeup made her stunning beyond words. If Lu Jiaxin had worn the clothes and jewelry they had sent, she would have merely served as He Yanyan’s foil.
He Yanyan smiled and greeted, “Fourth Great Aunt, you’re here.”
Guh Xiuxiu asked with a cold face, “Yanyan, did you tell people that Jiaxin tricked me out of millions?”
He Yanyan responded with a look of disdain, “Fourth Great Aunt, she keeps saying she doesn’t want your money or to have anything to do with our He family’s influence. Yet what happened? She turned around and sweet-talked you into buying her an apartment worth nearly a million, and had my sister send her gowns and jewelry. Fourth Great Aunt, this woman is cunning, don’t be fooled by her sweet talk.”
Guh Xiuxiu had previously thought she was getting old and might pass away any day, she couldn’t afford to offend Jiaxin and Haifan, so she had turned a blind eye to many things. But now, she was truly furious, “Jiaxin, do you see this? I give you a house and you don’t want it, I offer you money and you refuse, but still, outsiders say you’re after my fortune. You’ve endured the bad reputation; you might as well take the money and at least gain some benefit from it.”
He Yanyan’s face shifted slightly.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t get angry, feeling these people weren’t worth it, “Aunt Grandma, you said the house is my safety net, so I’ll accept it, but I won’t take the money,” she stated.
Guh Xiuxiu replied, “I’m going to transfer two million to you right now. Once the money’s given to you, it’s yours, and I won’t interfere with how you use it.”
Once she had spoken, she wouldn’t take her words back, as that would be akin to slapping her own face. Lu Jiaxin said, “Aunt Grandma, even if you give it to me, I’ll donate it.”
“Whether you donate it or spend it yourself, that’s for you to decide; I won’t interfere.”
Eldest Mrs. He had been discussing matters with the hotel manager and hurried over upon hearing an argument. She was displeased to see her youngest daughter’s ashen face and believed Fourth Great Aunt had grown more confused with age, creating disharmony on such a good day.
Despite her dissatisfaction, they were all in public, and so Eldest Mrs. He approached with a smile, “Fourth Mom, you should have called me before coming, so I could have had Mingzhu and Yanyan welcome you at the door.”
Guh Xiuxiu initially wanted to mock Eldest Mrs. He, but upon seeing the banner that read ‘He’s Jewelry 50th Anniversary’, she sighed and relented, “Out of respect for the old master, I won’t hold today’s events against you. However, if the children aren’t taught well, they’ll eventually bring disaster upon the family.”
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The smile on Eldest Mrs. He’s face faded slightly, “Don’t worry, Fourth Great Aunt, Mingzhu and Yanyan are both affectionate and filial to me and Zhuliang. Unlike some adopted outsiders who would do anything for money, showing no regard for years of nurturing.”
Her words were a jab at Guh Xiuxiu, for her failure to bear her own children and choosing instead to adopt, yet raising an ingrate.
Guh Xiuxiu, of course, grasped the full implication of her words and felt a tightness in her chest from anger.
Eldest Mrs. He still wouldn’t let it go, looking at Lu Jiaxin she cautioned, “Fourth Great Aunt, appearances can be deceiving. Be careful not to raise another two ingrates.”
Lu Jiaxin, noticing Guh Xiuxiu’s change in countenance, whispered, “Aunt Grandma, the doctor said you can’t get agitated, take deep breaths and try to calm down as quickly as possible.”
She thought that Eldest Mrs. He was intentionally provoking Guh Xiuxiu. Her health had already taken a severe hit last year; further agitation could lead to a stroke or even death.
Following Lu Jiaxin’s advice, Guh Xiuxiu quickly calmed down, “Mingzhu, no need to send me invitations anymore, I would like to live a little longer. Jiaxin, let’s go back.”
