Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 195 - 184 Too Realistic
Chapter 195: Chapter 184 Too Realistic
Chapter 195 -184 Too Realistic
Lu Jiaxin returned to the Guh Residence and upon entering the living room, she saw Aunt Hong directing everyone to clean. Seeing her, Aunt Hong said with a smile, “Miss Cousin, you’re back.”
Ah Mei also came over and asked, “Miss Cousin, it’s so hot outside, are you thirsty? There’s still watermelon in the fridge, I’ll take it out for you to eat!”
When Aunt Hong heard this, she said, “Miss Cousin has a weak stomach and can’t eat cold food. There’s mung bean soup in the kitchen, go bring a bowl for Miss Cousin to eat.”
Lu Jiaxin was puzzled by this sudden act. She didn’t change her attitude because of their eagerness, “No need, I’m going to rest now, you all carry on!”
After a nap, she went to look for Guh Xiuxiu to ask about the reason for the change in attitude of these people.
Guh Xiuxiu explained, “I told them you now have four million in savings, all earned by yourself. They all admire you, so naturally, their attitudes changed towards you.”
Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, “They probably want to know which stocks I will buy in the future, so they can get rich with me, right?”
Guh Xiuxiu didn’t deny it and said, “You’re quite clever. But still, making money in stocks depends on financial luck. I’ve lost several million in the stock market, while the old man Su made tens of millions. If they ask you about it in the future, just refuse directly. Their salaries are so meager, losing three to five hundred might keep them up at night, and if they lose thousands or tens of thousands, they will blame you.”
Lu Jiaxin hesitated before asking, “Aunt, this place leaks like a sieve, why don’t you replace all these people?”
Guh Xiuxiu responded, “What good would that do? New hires can be bought off too, and then you don’t even know who has been bought. At least Aunt Hong won’t harm me, she just thinks the money is given by the old man and it should be left to the He Family in the future.”
Lu Jiaxin couldn’t understand her way of thinking. If it were her, she wouldn’t wait for confirmation if she even suspected someone, she would have dismissed them already.
Seeing her disapproving expression, Guh Xiuxiu smiled and said, “Now the only people I can talk to here are her and Aunt Mei. If she left, it would be even more lonely.”
It was after all a connection built over many years; she felt the aunt must be afraid of being lonely. Everyone values different things, so Lu Jiaxin didn’t say more.
Guh Xiuxiu then started talking about the He Family Main Branch, “They know you’ve earned the money yourself, and there’s a banquet in a couple of days they might invite you to.”
Lu Jiaxin answered with three words showing no interest, “Aunt, I don’t want to get involved with the He Family. If they really invite me to any banquet, please decline on my behalf!”
With He Yanyan’s attitude, why would she put herself in a position to be humiliated? She wasn’t that foolish. Besides, wealthy families have too many complications, and the internal strife within the He Family was fierce; it was better to stay away from these people.
Seeing her repulsion towards the He Family people, Guh Xiuxiu was quite pleased on the inside. She didn’t really want Lu Jiaxin to get too close to Guh Haifan and the He Family, “It’s alright not to attend the banquet, but you still should be polite when you eventually run into them.”
“I know that, I won’t let anyone say I lack manners.”
After chatting for a while, Guh Xiuxiu suddenly asked, “Did Su Heyuan invite you to lunch out of the blue because there’s something important?”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t hide it from her; starting a company together wasn’t something to be ashamed of. Besides, Guh Xiuxiu would find out in a few months anyway, although she did not mention being the chief designer.
Guh Xiuxiu was surprised, “Starting a company together? The Su family has a clothing company, and her partnering with you to start another company, isn’t that competing against her own family?”
“Competing? Apart from Su Heyuan and his father and son, the other family members all have shares in companies. He just draws a meager salary working there. The fact that he endures that is surprising, if it were me, I’d throw in the towel in three days.”
Unlike Lu Jiaguang and the others, who felt Lu Jiaxin was too young and didn’t understand anything and therefore shouldn’t venture into business, Guh Xiuxiu actually supported Lu Jiaxin in starting a company. Even if she lost money, it would be an experience. However, she cautioned, “If you’re starting a company with Su Heyuan and you need to prepare for exams, you’ll have to leave the company management to him, and you need to be wary in case he takes any actions behind your back. When it comes time, you should recommend someone for the company’s financial responsibilities, so you can know immediately if any issues arise.”
Lu Jiaxin offered her thanks, but she tactfully declined the suggestion, “Aunt, since I was able to partner with him, I trust his character. Su Heyuan is a smart man. He would not tarnish his reputation for a meagre profit; it would be a loss not worth the gain.”
“So many people turn against each other over interests.”
Lu Jiaxin said, “Don’t worry, aunt, Heyuan and I won’t.”
Seeing her resolute expression, Madam Guh didn’t continue to persuade her, “I had an extra telephone installed in your room, so it would be more convenient for you to contact Heyuan.”
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She didn’t install an extension in Lu Jiaxin’s room for fear that someone downstairs might pick up the phone and eavesdrop. Many business matters require confidentiality, and a leak could lead to significant losses.
“Thank you, aunt.”
Lu Jiaxin had been worried about difficulties in contacting Heyuan. The Guh Residence was as leaky as a sieve, and it was risky to discuss important matters over the phone, as they could easily be overheard. Now that an additional telephone had been installed in her room, she no longer feared eavesdropping.
Madam Guh moved quickly, and the next day someone came to install the telephone.
As soon as the telephone was installed, Lu Jiaxin called her own home. Unfortunately, it rang for a while with no answer; it seemed everyone was out.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t call Lu Jiaguang, not because she didn’t want to, but because there was no international calling service on his workplace phone. On the other hand, her family’s phone had been specially enabled for this feature.
After some thought, Lu Jiaxin called Su Heyuan and, after he noted down her phone number, she said, “For anything non-urgent, call the original number.”
After Heyuan took down the information, he said, “I’ve arranged a dinner with friends tonight. If all goes well, we can start production soon. Once the deal is settled, I’ll return to the Mainland. If there’s anything, you can call Heming; he will inform me.”
“But I haven’t transferred the money to you yet!”
Su Heyuan chuckled, “No rush. Do you have anything to send to Xue Mao and your female bodyguard?”
“No.”
As dusk approached, Lu Jiaxin made another call home, and this time someone answered. Hearing Xiao Qiu’s voice, she asked with a smile, “How’s the business going?”
Xiao Qiu said the business was going well, then shouted loudly, “Dad, Mom, come quickly, it’s my aunt’s call. Aunt, mom heard that people in Hong Kong only eat milk and bread and is worried you’re not eating well there.”
Lu Jiaxin chuckled and told Second Sister-in-law Lu who had picked up the phone, “Don’t worry, second sister-in-law, they have everything here. I’ve gained four pounds in just a week.”
International calls were expensive, so Second Sister-in-law Lu briefly updated her on the family’s situation before hanging up.
Second Brother Lu said, “I told you that you’re worrying needlessly. Isn’t Madam Guh Jiaxin’s close aunt? Would she let Jiaxin go hungry?”
Second Sister-in-law Lu didn’t argue with him, simply saying, “The aunt is good, but others may not be. It is Third Uncle’s fault; otherwise, why would Jiaxin need to leave her homeland and go to Hong Kong to study?”
Everyone says Hong Kong is a good place, but there apart from Madam Guh, Jiaxin has no relatives or friends; finding someone to help in times of trouble would be impossible.
Xiao Qiu scoffed, “He even found a job for Zhao Siyi? I want to see if this Zhao Siyi will be able to look after him in his old age.”
