Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 605 - 588: Lu Hongjun’s Reaction

Lu Jiaxin asked, "Who’s taking care of Second Uncle and Second Aunt now? Is it Fourth Sister-in-law?"

Wang Xiaojie sighed and said, "Jiacai’s wife is currently taking the two little ones to study in town. Your Second Uncle is recovering well enough to take care of himself. But given his temper, it’s fine while he can manage, but when he can’t move in the future, no one will want to deal with that mouth of his."

To avoid giving others leverage, the retirement money between Lu Jiachai and Lu Jiajie won’t be lacking for him. But once he reaches his seventies or eighties and can’t move, it might not be the same.

Lu Jiaxin didn’t feel much for Second Uncle Lu and his wife and certainly wouldn’t take care of them: "Big Sister-in-law, as long as Big Uncle is around, Lu Hehua and her sisters will be taken care of at home."

Unless Big Uncle passes before him, then his tough days truly begin. Otherwise, with Big Uncle’s protection, Lu Jiachai and Lu Jiajie will take care of him, and Lu Hehua’s sisters can’t withstand the pressure and will look after them. So whether their late years are blessed or bleak depends on Big Uncle.

Wang Xiaojie felt that Jiaxin’s words always hit the nail on the head: "Jiaxin, Jiajie has seen the world, this time let him go to the engagement too, the more people, the stronger the presence."

Lu Jiaxin simply said: "Big Sister-in-law, Nie Zhan’s business needs my support, and who knows how many people envy him for finding such a prosperous girlfriend like me. A strong family is a bonus, but even without it, it doesn’t matter."

"And Big Sister-in-law, I’ve said that until Fifth Brother pays back the money, I won’t see him. I don’t want to repeat myself over and over. If you don’t take my words seriously, there’s no need to stay in touch in the future."

Wansheng Real Estate’s debt ratio is as high as seventy percent, and the bank isn’t worried about the debt being repaid; why? Because her Xinxin Real Estate backs it up.

Wang Xiaojie didn’t expect her to have become so assertive now: "Jiaxin, sorry, I just... I won’t bring it up again."

Lu Jiaxin said, "Big Sister-in-law, I know you’re well-intentioned, but I don’t need it. The Nie family is a wealthy family, and I am too; Nie Zhan and I are well-matched. There’s no need for a large presence, nor do I have to worry about being wronged after marrying into the Nie family. In the entire Nie family, no one dares to give me a hard time."

Wang Xiaojie was slightly stunned, realizing that her wealth might now be comparable to Nie Zhan’s. But remembering Lu Jiaxin’s past generosity, it made sense. Only someone worth tens of billions can easily donate hundreds of millions.

Thinking of this, Wang Xiaojie smiled and said, "Alright, by then it’ll be me, Lu Ping, Lu An, your dad, and Lu Shan, the four of us. As for your Big Uncle and Big Aunt, I’ll call them later to ask. If they’re willing, I’ll have Lu An go back to the hometown to pick them up."

Bringing Lu Ping and Lu An is partly to show the Nie family that the Lu family is not lacking in people, while also allowing the two kids to gain some worldly experience.

Lu Jiaxin had no objections; it’s good for these two kids, who know their manners, to gain experience when they’re older. Especially Lu An, this talkative child, if not set on becoming part of the Public Security Bureau, she might have him go into business.

Wang Xiaojie hesitated for a moment and brought up another matter: "Jiaxin, Lu Ping told me a few days ago that he has a girlfriend at school. I’m naturally happy if he wants a relationship, but he’s planning to apply to a foreign university. If he succeeds, he’ll be studying abroad for several years. Given his nature, he shouldn’t be getting into a relationship at this point."

Being the eldest, he bore more responsibilities, and relative to his younger siblings, he was more mature. Later, under Jiaxin’s guidance, he had a clear plan for his future. Previously, if he’d found a girlfriend, Wang Xiaojie would have been thrilled, but now, she feels something is amiss.

"I talked to your Big Brother, and he thinks I’m overthinking, feeling it’s just his fate. But...I wasn’t reassured, so I went to see the girl, and after seeing her, I felt even more uneasy. She seems quite shrewd."

Lu Jiaxin didn’t ask for details, feeling it unnecessary: "Big Sister-in-law, I’ll give you a number, and he’ll check out the girl’s background. If her background is clean and her character is good, don’t interfere."

If her character is poor or her background is tainted, inform Lu Ping and let him decide for himself. If he still insists on staying with her, then it’s not worth nurturing him.

Wang Xiaojie quickly agreed, intending to find Lu Hongjun after hanging up the phone. He had recently stayed over a week at Lu Shan’s. Tang Sufen came pleading for him to return because she had no money to buy groceries.

The family apartment only had three rooms, barely accommodating Lu Shan, his wife, their three kids, and mother-in-law, so adding Lu Hongjun made it crowded. It was one thing to be cramped, but it was particularly noisy with so many kids. Within a few days, Gou Sheng got sick, making it hard for him to get a good night’s sleep. With Tang Sufen admitting her mistake, he took the easy way out.

Lu Hongjun was teasing a Chinese bulbul under the corridor when he saw Wang Xiaojie walking in with a smile all over her face. He put down his small bamboo stick for teasing the bird: "What’s so cheerful, got good news?"

Wang Xiaojie chuckled and said, "Jiaxin just called me, said she and Mr. Nie have set the engagement date for the eighteenth of the lunar month September."

Lu Hongjun’s smile instantly froze: "If they’re getting engaged, the Nie family should come to propose first. How can they set the date without that? It’s like they’re not valuing us."

He finished speaking and started heading out.

Wang Xiaojie wanted to explain, but upon seeing Tang Sufen coming out of the kitchen, she swallowed her words. Better to talk about it at home! Although this woman knew Jiaxin’s wealth couldn’t be schemed upon, it was still unsettling.

Lu Hongjun rushed to Lu Jiaguang’s study and immediately dialed Lu Jiaxin’s number. His home didn’t have a phone, but it was convenient to call from next door, so he didn’t mention it.

The phone was answered by a butler, who after hearing him introduce himself, said, "Sir, the boss went out to dinner with friends. Before she left, she said if you weren’t satisfied, you didn’t have to come."

Lu Hongjun coldly said, "If I don’t go, the one embarrassed will be her."

The butler calmly replied, "Sir, the boss feels that engagements and weddings are too troublesome and tiring; she prefers to register and then go on a honeymoon. It was the Nie family who begged and pleaded, and that’s why the boss relented and agreed to hold an engagement banquet."

The implication was that the Nie family didn’t care if there were no elders present. If the man’s family wasn’t concerned, no one else’s opinion mattered more.

To the butler, compared to the various oddities of his previous employer, Lu Hongjun was a small case, not causing him the slightest ripple. Just a bit of wonder, how someone as capable as the boss could have such a clueless father! The boss’s intelligence must have been inherited from her mother.

With his face turned ashen, Lu Hongjun put down the phone and lashed out at Wang Xiaojie: "Jiaxin may not understand, but don’t you, how can a girl get engaged or married without the man’s side coming to request a date?"

Wang Xiaojie hadn’t heard the phone conversation, pondering for a moment she said, "Third Uncle, Jiaxin said you can come with us if you want, but if you don’t, that’s fine too."

Lu Hongjun roared, "I’m her father, how can she get engaged without me?"

Wang Xiaojie feared he’d cause a scene, and if Jiaxin got upset, they wouldn’t be able to go either: "Back then, Ding Jing and her mother ruined Jiaxin’s future and nearly cost her life, you not only didn’t stand up for her but also suppressed the matter. After making the child lose heart, what right do you have now to blame her for not respecting you?"

"Jiaxin is still willing to take care of you because of that shred of blood relation. But if you keep making trouble, what can you do if she completely lets go? After all, she’s in Hong Kong, what can you do to her?"

Seeing Lu Hongjun’s face darken, Wang Xiaojie was not the least bit intimidated, saying, "Third Uncle, how long has it been since Jiaxin picked up our calls? A whole half a year. When her patience is completely lost, you’ll be the Lu family’s sinner."

Lu Hongjun walked away with a dark face.

Seeing him not continue making calls, Wang Xiaojie silently breathed a sigh of relief.

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