Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 561 - 544 Hard to Be a Daughter-in-law in a Rich Family

Chapter 561: Chapter 544 Hard to Be a Daughter-in-law in a Rich Family

After firing Tan Gang and two vice presidents, Lu Jiaxin did not promote Jiang Muhe but took over management herself. Of course, she couldn’t always manage Xinxin Real Estate and had already entrusted a headhunting firm to find a suitable candidate.

While Qiu Houfa was adept at property management, he was not cut out for the general manager position. The general manager needed to interact with customers and people from all walks of life, and had to be smooth.

Nie Zhan said to Lu Jiaxin, "As Xinxin Real Estate isn’t publicly listed, top talents are not willing to come. If you don’t mind, I have a suitable candidate."

Lu Jiaxin still wanted to find a professional manager through a headhunting firm, "I’ll visit more often in the future, so they won’t dare to play any tricks."

Nie Zhan saw she was unwilling and did not insist.

Two weeks later, the headhunting company recommended a suitable candidate named Chen Ming, who had extensive experience in leasing business management. Lu Jiaxin did not immediately let go either, still spending half a day at Xinxin Real Estate every day. However, she soon found that with Chen Ming and Qiu Houfa, the company did not need her at all.

Once the affairs of Xinxin Real Estate were sorted out, Lu Jiaxin wanted to properly relax. She had not yet climbed Heng Mountain, one of the Mountain Wuyue, and thought of going there.

Nie Zhan did not want her to be so tired and offered to help manage Xinxin Real Estate, but Lu Jiaxin refused, saying that only if she had a thorough understanding of the company’s affairs could she avoid being deceived again. With Green Forest, she would quickly notice if Susan and Xu Yue had any crooked ideas.

Lu Jiaxin said, "If you take a vacation, let’s go climbing together."

Nie Zhan really wanted to travel with Lu Jiaxin, but next Wednesday he had a very important meeting at the Peninsula Hotel, which was crucial for the future development of Wansheng Hotel. He said, "Jiaxin, how about you go a week later? By then, I’ll have time off."

Lu Jiaxin was unwilling, "We’ve been together for three years, and you’ve promised at least ten times, but in the end, you only went traveling with me twice. If I wait for you, there’s an 80% chance it won’t happen."

Without assurance that Nie Zhan could travel with her in a week, Lu Jiaxin did not want to wait, as she could have returned from the Mainland in that amount of time.

Nie Zhan smiled wryly, "Then next time I have a vacation, let’s travel together."

"Okay."

The next day, while Lu Jiaxin was reviewing documents, she suddenly received a call from Zong Shimeng, "Jiaxin, do you have time right now? I’d like to invite you for lunch?"

Lu Jiaxin glanced at her watch; it was now half-past eleven, almost lunchtime. However, she guessed Zong Shimeng must have something to discuss with her because according to her habits, she would have made an appointment in advance for a meal or shopping, rather than calling someone spontaneously.

With that thought, Lu Jiaxin asked with a smile, "Sure, where shall we eat?"

Zong Shimeng gave the address, "There’s a restaurant in Sham Shui Po with delicious roast pork belly rolls, ’Sanbao,’ and clay pot rice. I used to go there often, but less so after having children because I can’t get away."

Lu Jiaxin had heard of the name but had never tried the place, "Alright, then let’s meet there."

The restaurant Zong Shimeng wanted to visit was called Central Restaurant, located in a Tong Lau. The interior was decorated in a minimalist, nostalgic style, and the signs outside the entrance were all written with a brush. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Zong Shimeng had reserved a private room, and after sitting down, she smiled and said, "Actually, it’s more interesting to eat in the main hall. The waiters push dim sum carts around and call out what they have, and you can just take whatever you want to eat."

But Lu Jiaxin’s status did not suit dining in the main hall. She was not afraid of being photographed, but of being surrounded by spectators and then targeted by someone malicious. Hong Kong was not only filled with kidnappers but also many who envied the rich.

Lu Jiaxin did not have a strong desire for culinary indulgence; she held high standards for nutrition and health, "Sister Shimeng, calling me out suddenly like this, what’s the matter?"

Seeing how casually she posed the question, Zong Shimeng laughed and said, "You’re too honest. What if I needed something from you, especially something that would put you in a tough spot? What would you do then?"

It’s better to keep the initiative in your own hands, as someone like Lu Jiaxin can easily be taken advantage of.

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, "Sister Shimeng, as long as it’s within my capacity, I’ll definitely help. Besides, I asked proactively because it’s you."

Had it been someone else, unless they were close friends like the Su Heyuan brothers, who would never make excuses to shirk helping if they could, she wouldn’t bother with other people.

Zong Shimeng was somewhat touched. "You silly girl... I’m fine, I just felt a bit claustrophobic and wanted to get out for some fresh air. After dinner, let’s go for a full body SPA."

Lu Jiaxin tentatively asked, "Sister Shimeng, is it about having a fourth child?"

Zong Shimeng was surprised, "How did you know? I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned it to you all."

Lu Jiaxin explained, "You didn’t mention it to us, but my brother-in-law told Nie Zhan. It slipped out while he was chatting with me, saying that one child would be enough for us in the future. I found it odd at the time and pressed him for answers, and that’s how I found out."

Zong Shimeng was taken aback, "Nie Zhan said he only wants one child?"

Lu Jiaxin spoke with a smile, "That’s what he said. But I want two, ideally a son and a daughter, though I wouldn’t mind two sons or two daughters either."

As an only child, she had always envied those with siblings. Even though they might fight or argue frequently, they had each other to fight or argue with. Being alone can sometimes be too lonely.

Zong Shimeng nodded in agreement, "Yes, one is too few, two is just right. Sigh, I’ve already had three, and my grandmother-in-law and mother-in-law still want me to have another. I don’t want to, but they keep on pressuring me, and now they’ve even coaxed my youngest to ask for a sibling."

Lu Jiaxin inquired, "Sister Shimeng, what do you think?"

Zong Shimeng let out a bitter laugh, "I don’t want more children, but it’s not just their constant nagging in front of me, they also keep talking to Zhifeng about it. He’s been coming home less often because of it, and when he does, it’s usually past ten o’clock, by which time they’re asleep."

Lu Jiaxin understood immediately and said, "Sister Shimeng, I was hurt before and my health was poor, but an Elder Doctor He helped me recover. If you’re considering having a fourth child, you should see Elder Doctor He, and ask him to help you recuperate."

With Zong Shimeng’s constitution, she could probably be in good shape after three to five months of treatment. Since she couldn’t avoid having a fourth child, the goal was to minimize the damage.

Zong Shimeng was taken by surprise, and with a wry smile said, "I thought you would advise me not to have a fourth child."

Lu Jiaxin wasn’t oblivious to social etiquette and current affairs; right now, the Hu Family was under the rule of Elder Master Hu and Mrs. Hu. And Elder Master Hu was a filial son who always deferred to Old Lady Hu. Under these circumstances, if they wanted Zong Shimeng to have a fourth child and she refused, her life in the Zong Family would become difficult. Should another woman take advantage of the situation, it would make things even harder for her.

She advised, "Sister Shimeng, you’ve got to make it clear to them this time, after the fourth child your womb is sealed. That way, if they pressure you to have more in a couple of years, you can shut them up with your earlier statement."

Zong Shimeng felt that she was truly thoughtful, "That won’t happen, they also said another child would be enough. I came here today to get the address of that traditional Chinese medicine doctor from you."

Lu Jiaxin immediately gave her the address, "You should contact He Bin and ask him to set up an appointment in advance, or the old doctor might not take you as a patient."

"Alright. Jiaxin, thank you!"

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