Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 544 - 527 Mainland Commercial Housing

During the second week, Lu Jiaxin went to Five Auspicious Jewelry. However, as she had told Yu Meitong, she met with a few of the middle management to understand the company’s operations and financial situation. As for the company’s development and areas needing improvement, she discussed those only with Liang Weibo.

After talking about the company’s business, Lu Jiaxin handed a design portfolio to Liang Weibo, "These are some of the styles I’ve recently designed. Take a look and see if you can use them."

Liang Weibo took it and started looking through it immediately, finding the jewelry designs quite innovative. He praised Lu Jiaxin’s design talent and then tactfully asked when Wanjia Film and Television would be shooting a fashion film.

Lu Jiaxin understood immediately and said with a smile, "We’ll shoot when we have a good script. If the script isn’t good, no one will watch the film anyway."

She didn’t want to wear herself out, so Tian Pengyu was managing the film company. Martial arts and action movies were popular in Hong Kong, so he was currently following the trend by shooting action movies. Since the scripts were carefully chosen and filmed by well-known directors, the quality was assured, and the film company could maintain a balanced budget.

Liang Weibo got straight to the point, "Boss, our sales soared after the last film, and it also increased our visibility. If we could have a few more such works, our Five Auspicious Jewelry could experience another boom and also raise our profile again."

Lu Jiaxin glanced at him and responded with a smile, "I’ll have to think about it when I get back."

She only stayed at Five Auspicious Jewelry for the morning and went out for lunch before heading home. As soon as she arrived home, she received a call from Su Heyuan, who said he had acquired an ancient painting and a porcelain vase and wanted her to come over to see them.

Setting aside the need for a nap, Lu Jiaxin immediately drove to the Su Residence. The items she saw there made the trip worthwhile: Tang Bohu’s painting of court ladies and a Jade Pot Spring Vase. The vase, with its slender neck and rounded belly, possessing smooth lines and painted with patterns of fruits and flowers in underglazed blue on white porcelain, appeared quite elegant.

Su Heyuan said, "This vase is identical to the Purifying Water Bottle seen in New Year paintings of the Goddess of Mercy. You can put willow branches in it to attract fortune."

Now having a deep understanding of porcelain, Lu Jiaxin said, "This is called a Jade Pot Spring Vase, its shape evolved from the Purifying Water Bottles found in Tang Dynasty temples, and it became a standard design during the Northern Song period. Initially, it was a vessel for holding wine, but gradually it turned into an object for admiration."

It was considered one of the classic Chinese porcelain shapes because numerous treasures had been made in this form. She had previously collected a piece of porcelain with a similar style, but it wasn’t as beautiful as this one.

Su Heyuan couldn’t help but remark, "You really know a lot."

Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, "I like porcelain. I appreciate all kinds of exquisite porcelain, so I’ve also spent time understanding them. The vase is beautiful, but right now it’s not certain if it’s a burial object, so it might be best not to display it."

Burial artifacts were considered inauspicious to keep at home, so it was better to lock it away in a safety deposit box at the bank.

Lu Jiaxin hadn’t looked at the painting of court ladies as it was already hers to take home and enjoy at her leisure. She sat down for a cup of jasmine tea and asked with a smile, "You specially called me over; is there something urgent?"

If it was just these two antique items, he could have simply had his bodyguard deliver them, and there would be no need for her to make the trip.

Su Heyuan said, "Jiaxin, didn’t you say that Shengyuan Real Estate should look towards the future in the Mainland? I’ve heard that the Mainland is going to build another batch of residential properties, and I’m thinking of bidding for it."

Lu Jiaxin responded with a smile, "This is a good opportunity to build connections, of course, you should bid. But there are likely to be many interested parties, and it’s not certain you can outcompete them all. For safety’s sake, I think we should collaborate with Wansheng Real Estate."

Su Heyuan hesitated, "If we collaborate with Wansheng Real Estate, then Wansheng will take the lead, and I’ll play a secondary role."

Lu Jiaxin felt there was no need to get hung up over this, "You must understand, the Mainland lacks both experience and funds in this area. Wansheng Real Estate has been around for twenty-eight years, has its own construction firms, substantial funds, and abundant experience; it’s not something your Flourishing can match. If Flourishing goes into the bid alone, the likelihood of defeat is high."

Although Su Heyuan had the Xie Family as a background, the country now focuses on the economy. Under similar conditions, they would choose you; but if Flourishing is too far behind other bidding companies, they will definitely opt for the widely acclaimed larger companies.

Su Heyuan nodded in agreement.

Lu Jiaxin went on to say, "A few years ago, Capital United Lake also launched the first batch of commercial housing, which I remember was priced at 400 per square meter, but it took over half a year to sell just a few sets. So you need to think carefully, what customer group are you targeting for the commercial housing you’re building?"

Although a portion of people in the Mainland are getting wealthier, they still represent a minority, and this minority may not be willing to live in commercial housing. Like her, who preferred living in spacious and quiet large houses with five entrances. Now the average price within the second ring of commercial housing has risen above a thousand, costing over one hundred thousand for an apartment. How many people could afford that?

Su Heyuan said with a smile, "Don’t worry about this, I will urge my buddies to buy when the time comes. Those friends of mine care about face, and will follow suit when they see my friends buying."

After a pause, he added, "There are many investors from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and foreign companies working in the capital city, and they are all part of our customer base."

Seeing that he had a plan in mind, Lu Jiaxin did not say more.

Su Heyuan asked Lu Jiaxin when she planned to get engaged: "I spoke to Nie Zhan last time, saying we’d get engaged after you graduate. Now that it’s already March, it’s time to pick an auspicious date."

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, "We were supposed to get engaged this year, but the things the Nie family did made me uncomfortable and I’ve already dismissed that thought."

Su Heyuan was taken aback, "The Nie family had designs on your property?"

Lu Jiaxin laughed lightly and said, "It seems like a probe. If I found out and didn’t react, who knows what their next step would be? I told Nie Zhan that we’ll talk about the engagement later, and they backed down."

Su Heyuan was not surprised and said, "You’ve invested nearly fifty billion into Xinxin Real Estate, buying high-quality properties and land, which are valued at over one hundred billion outside. This is not yet listed and entirely yours; who wouldn’t be envious? I’m quite jealous myself."

His own assets were now worth over four billion, which was quite impressive compared to his peers, but he felt completely insignificant next to Jiaxin.

Lu Jiaxin said with a laugh, "Envious of what? I’m short of money now, and there’s another mansion for sale in Shallow Bay. Sadly, I don’t have the money to buy it."

Su Heyuan rolled his eyes at her and said, "Are you using this to block me because you know I want to borrow money from you?"

Lu Jiaxin laughed heartily, "I’m not the worm in your stomach; how would I know you want to borrow money from me? Honestly, I’m low on cash. The rent Xinxin Real Estate collects isn’t even enough to cover the bank interest. I want to acquire more high-quality properties, but I lack the money and I’m planning to raise some."

Su Heyuan immediately showed interest, "Then what do you have in mind?"

"Buy more Nikkei Index," said Lu Jiaxin. That was what she remembered most clearly, and not using it to make money would be a real loss. Anyway, by spreading out the purchases, she wouldn’t have to worry about being noticed.

Upon hearing this, Su Heyuan immediately said, "Then I’ll buy with you."

Lu Jiaxin said, "Don’t let a third person know about this. Nie Zhan doesn’t like me speculating on foreign exchange and futures, fearing a greater gamble."

"Agreed."

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