Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 173 - 162 Lu Jiaguang Apologizes
Chapter 173: Chapter 162 Lu Jiaguang Apologizes
Chapter 173 -162 Lu Jiaguang Apologizes
As dusk approached, Lu Jiaguang came over, and upon seeing him, Lu Jiaxin’s mood soured again.
Contrary to her expectations, Lu Jiaguang did not scold her, but instead, he kindly asked, “Have you had dinner? I bought two soy sauce marinated pork knuckles. If you haven’t eaten, let’s eat together.”
Lu Jiaxin’s expression softened a lot, and she said, “I had no appetite, so I just drank a bowl of date porridge. Big Brother, weren’t you on a business trip? How come you’re back already?”
Lu Jiaguang replied with a smile, “The work was finished, so naturally, I had to come back. You girl, with your health not in the best shape, you should eat well. It’s been a while since I cooked. I’ll make us two bowls of noodles, one for each of us.”
Lu Jiaxin did not refuse and followed him into the kitchen to start the fire.
Xiao Qiu and Xue Mao wanted to help but were stopped by Qian Xiaoxiao, “Big Brother Lu must have something to say to Sister Xin. You all go back to your rooms and don’t disturb them.”
Lu Jiaguang didn’t seem to have come to seek retribution, but she couldn’t be too careful. Compared to Lu Jiajie, Big Brother Lu was so much better. Lu Jiajie even dared to lose his temper with Sister Xin, not considering whose merit his good life today was.
Lu Jiaxin lit the fire and took the initiative to ask, “Big Brother, you came back early because of Dad’s situation, right?”
Lu Jiaguang did not deny it and said, “The matter has already been taken care of. I was supposed to drink with two comrades tonight, but with the incident involving Third Uncle, I just didn’t feel like drinking and came back instead.”
Lu Jiaxin was not one to avoid problems, and she directly said, “Big Brother, Fifth Brother came this morning to scold me for being heartless. Do you also think my whistleblowing on Ding Jing was heartless?”
Lu Jiaguang replied, “I knew you wouldn’t let Ding Jing off, but I didn’t know you would retaliate against her in this way. I was relieved after finding out last night.”
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He was afraid Lu Jiaxin, in her quest for revenge against Ding Jing, might take an extreme path which could easily cross a line, and that could ruin her bright future. This method was much better; it vented the resentment in her heart without dirtying her own hands.
Lu Jiaxin was somewhat surprised, “So you’re not angry anymore, Big Brother?”
Instead of answering, Lu Jiaguang counter-asked, “When did you get the evidence of Ding Jing taking bribes?”
Right after Ding Jing brought family members from Third Aunt’s home, Jiaxin went on a trip to Hong Kong and upon return reported her, providing a large amount of solid evidence. It couldn’t be such a coincidence; these evidences must have been in her hands long before.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t expect him to ask this, “I got the evidence in early April, but at that time you were at a critical moment, and I was worried about affecting you, so I held back. Once you got promoted, I thought about waiting until you were settled in your position before making a move. With the evidence in hand, it wouldn’t escape even if it was two or three months later.”
Lu Jiaguang was taken aback, not expecting that it had been delayed for two months because of him. He felt very guilty and said, “Xinxin, I’m sorry, you suffered such great grievances, and yet I couldn’t stand up for you due to various considerations.”
Lu Jiaxin never blamed him. How to put it? Lu Jiaguang was able to rise so quickly because Lu Hongjun had exerted a lot of effort. Expecting him to fall out with Lu Hongjun on her behalf was not realistic, “You have already been very protective of me. This time, I thought you would scold me like Fifth Brother did?”
Lu Jiaguang said bluntly, “You reported Ding Jing, not Third Uncle. Besides, your report was factual and didn’t wrong her. Worms like Ding Jing should be rooted out early to reduce the loss of public property.”
Lu Jiaxin’s mood eased a lot, “Aren’t you afraid that my dad will be implicated and end up in jail?”
Lu Jiaguang wasn’t afraid of this at all, and he said, “I understand Third Uncle very well. The department store offers such good benefits and your dad doesn’t lack money, he wouldn’t be tempted by such small gains.”
After pausing for a moment, he continued, “Fifth Brother acts without thinking. Later, I’ll speak to him and have him come apologize to you.”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, indicating it wasn’t necessary. She helped Lu Jiajie earn money because of the care he had provided to her in the past. Plus, at that time, she needed someone to take care of her because of her physical condition, even though she knew it wasn’t right to use him. But now that Lu Jiajie had found his own way, it could be considered as repaying the past kindness.
Lu Jiaguang smiled and asked, “What, are you still angry with your Fifth Brother?”
Lu Jiaxin said that she wasn’t angry and smiled as she replied, “We each have our own perspectives. There’s nothing to be angry about. I just hope that his business thrives and his family is harmonious.”
The former might be possible, but the latter was difficult. With two children and Lu Jiajie’s resolute nature, there would be plenty of things for them to disagree on. Yet, these things were no longer her concern.
Lu Jiaguang knew there was a rift but didn’t continue to persuade her, blaming only Lao Wu for not using his brain.
Lu Jiaxin brought up the topic of her being kidnapped: “Big Brother, I met Second Sister Hu on the train, and it was indeed an accident that she abducted me. But Kang Tongtong, the classmate who urged me to go back to my hometown alone, was instigated by Ding Jing.”
Lu Jiaguang’s hand, which was picking up noodles, trembled and the noodles fell back into the pot, but he didn’t care anymore: “What did you just say? Ding Jing instructed Kang Tongtong to trick you into going back to your hometown alone?”
Lu Jiaguang had suspected Yang Jun and Second Sister Hu, and even had someone look into them, but, unfortunately, he found no contact between the mother and son and Ding Jing or the people of the Ding Family. He thought they had been secretive, never imagining the problem would be with Kang Tongtong, because she was a high school student and Lu Jiaguang had never suspected her.
Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “It wasn’t Ding Jing directly, but the distant cousin of Ding Jing’s sister-in-law who approached Kang Tongtong. Her father was compromised by Ding Jing and if she didn’t comply, her father would be arrested and sent to jail.”
“How did you find out?”
Lu Jiaxin replied, “After the college entrance exams, I was repeatedly traumatized. At that time, immersed in grief, I was in a daze and didn’t think about the dangers of going back to my hometown alone. But Kang Tongtong performed normally in her exams, so she couldn’t possibly have been unaware that I might encounter kidnappers by going home alone.”
“Why didn’t you tell us about this?”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head and said, “I didn’t have any evidence, and confronting her wouldn’t have led to any results. While I had someone investigate Ding Jing, I also looked into her and her parents and found out that her dad was corrupt and even had a mistress and illegitimate children outside. After discovering evidence of her dad’s crimes, I reported it anonymously.”
Lu Jiaguang said, “In the future, for matters like this, you must consult with me. You can’t act alone. It’s too dangerous, understand?”
If their actions stirred up trouble, those people, to protect themselves, wouldn’t hesitate to seriously harm Lu Jiaxin. However, it was also his own negligence for not considering that Kang Tongtong could have been bought by Ding Jing. That venomous woman, she wouldn’t even spare a child; she truly deserved to die.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “I reported anonymously; even Kang Tongtong wouldn’t suspect it was me. Moreover, the public security here is quite good. Whenever I go out, Xiaoxiao is always with me, so there’s no need to worry.”
How could she possibly consult with Lu Jiaguang? If Lu Hongjun knew, he would surely try to stop her. Besides, what if that woman got wind of it and ran away? She could flee to Hong Kong or hide in some remote mountain village, and in the current era, unlike the more developed future, she could remain hidden for twenty or thirty years without being found.
