Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 197 - 186 Compensation of 50000
Chapter 197: Chapter 186 Compensation of 50,000
Chapter 197 -186 Compensation of 50,000
Since Lu Jiaxin moved to Hong Kong, Gu Xiuxiu had never interfered with her affairs. If she felt something was inappropriate, she would remind her, but would not make decisions for her, “If you don’t have enough money, just let me know, and I can lend you some for the emergency.”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “No need, I’ll live within my means.”
All her current expenses were being covered by Gu Xiuxiu. Even when she offered to repay the money, she got scolded. Lu Jiaxin actually knew that by having her follow Gu Haifan to Hong Kong, Gu Xiuxiu hoped that one day, when they grew stronger, they would be able to protect her. Everyone has their selfish desires, no one is a saint. During her time in Hong Kong, the old lady had taken good care of her with all her heart, and that was enough. As for what she hoped for, Lu Jiaxin was certain that once she grew powerful, she would definitely protect her and not let the He Family bully her.
Gu Xiuxiu was very satisfied. In business, it’s essential to be steady and sure; only then can it last. Being too aggressive means a swift rise but also a fast fall.
After more than two weeks, she finally completed the business proposal. Lu Jiaxin checked it over carefully, making sure there were no issues. Next, it was time to find a buyer. The first person she thought of was Nie Zhan; judging by the fact that he had bought the ancient inkstone without haggling, as long as he saw value in something, he was willing to pay a high price.
“Ring, Ring, Ring…”
When Wang Yadan received a call from Lu Jiaxin, she didn’t recognize her at once, “Sorry, you must have the wrong number.”
Lu Jiaxin explained, “Last year in Yangcheng City, I sold an ancient painting and a piece of ancient ink to your boss. Have you forgotten so quickly?”
Upon hearing this, Wang Yadan immediately remembered. It was hard to forget such an impressionable encounter, “Oh, it’s you! Miss Lu, do you have another treasure on hand you’d like to sell to my boss?”
“Yes, I have something valuable for your boss, but it’s not a lucky find.”
Wang Yadan inquired, “What kind of valuable item? Tell me first so I can see if my boss is interested.”
“I’ve prepared a business proposal I want to sell to your boss,” Lu Jiaxin said.
Wang Yadan found it amusing that a sixteen-year-old girl had prepared a proposal she intended to sell to her boss. However, as a cultivated and high-class woman, she didn’t mock Lu Jiaxin but instead tactfully indicated that Nie Zhan had been very busy recently.
Lu Jiaxin had anticipated this, but she still wanted to give it a try, “Sister Wang, if your boss agrees to meet with me, I can give you fifty thousand Hong Kong Dollars.”
The average salary in Hong Kong was between two and three thousand for ordinary staff, and for a senior employee like Wang Yadan, it would be about ten thousand or more, not to mention the year-end bonuses. The remuneration of fifty thousand Hong Kong Dollars was very tempting to her.
Wang Yadan was indeed tempted, but she made a request, “I need to look over the proposal first before I decide whether to pass the word for you.”
“Sister Wang, I’m sorry, but I can’t show you the proposal. However, I can assure you that your boss will definitely buy it once he sees it,” Lu Jiaxin stated firmly.
Wang Yadan thought that Lu Jiaxin sounded so confident that it just might work. Of course, if it didn’t, it was just a matter of conveying a message. But if it did, she would earn fifty thousand. With that money, she could buy the dress and the Paopao bag she had been eyeing.
With that thought, Wang Yadan hesitated no longer, “Leave me your phone number.”
Lu Jiaxin gave her the home living room phone number, “Just ask for Lu Jiaxin, and the housemaid will pass the message to me.”
After writing down the phone number, Wang Yadan expressed her surprise, “You’re living in the Mid-Mountain District of Hong Kong now?”
The Mid-Mountain District was filled with luxurious houses, home to the wealthy. She had thought Lu Jiaxin had found a way to Hong Kong by some means, but now realized her mistake. Only a year ago, she was a poor ‘mainland girl,’ and now she was living in a rich area. Perhaps she had struck it rich dealing in antiques.
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Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “Yes, I’m staying at my aunt’s house.”
Wang Yadan hung up the phone, feeling dazed, until her colleague Bai Wenjing called out to her, snapping her back to reality, “What are you thinking about, you seem so engrossed?”
Thinking about the fifty thousand yuan Lu Jiaxin had promised her, Wang Yadan made up an excuse, “I just took a call, I almost thought it was the third Miss, but it turned out to be just someone who sounded like her.”
Bai Wenjing knew she wasn’t telling the truth but didn’t press the issue, instead, he instructed her to prepare last quarter’s financial reports since Nie Zhan might need them later.
“All right.”
Half an hour later, Nie Zhan called to say he needed to step out for a bit and wanted her to accompany him. Before leaving, she learned from Bai Wenjing that an investment had gone wrong, and the loan had been given out by the Eldest Young Master. Since the Eldest Young Master was on vacation, the old chairman had Nie Zhan handle it.
By the time everything was dealt with, it was already past ten at night. Wang Yadan was getting ready to take a cab home. Nie Zhan felt it wasn’t safe for her to take a cab home so late; it would be his fault as her boss if something happened, “Get in the car, I’ll drive you home first.”
He had thought the issue would be resolved before the end of the workday, but the person in charge of that enterprise was so difficult to deal with that he couldn’t help but rub his temples once he got in the car.
Wang Yadan was sitting in the back with Nie Zhan, watching his tired expression, and said in a joking tone, “Boss, I received a call from Lu Jiaxin today. She said she has a proposal she wants to sell to you. A girl in her teens, she really has no idea how tough the world is.”
Nie Zhan looked puzzled, listening to her tone he should know this girl, but he had a good memory and had never heard the name before, “Who is Lu Jiaxin?”
Wang Yadan couldn’t help but laugh, “She’s the girl who sold you the antique paintings and ink. When she called me, I saw it was a Hong Kong number and told her she had the wrong number.”
Nie Zhan had already gifted that antique painting to Old Master Nie, and he liked that piece of antique ink so much he kept it in his office, Wang Yadan could smell it every time she walked in. It was because of this that rumors had spread around the company that the boss liked antique ink, and some people tried to curry favor by gifting antique ink, only to have it all returned.
Nie Zhan had a vivid memory of it; to stumble upon bargains like that twice was luck beyond belief. Of course, he didn’t believe in such flukes.
Seeing that Nie Zhan didn’t show any sign of impatience, Wang Yadan tentatively said, “Boss, do you know where this girl is now? She’s living in Mid-mountain District, which is really hard to believe.”
Nie Zhan was also surprised, “How is she living in Mid-mountain District?”
To afford a house in Mid-mountain District, one must have at least tens of millions of yuan. This girl knew the value of the antique paintings and ink yet still sold them, indicating her financial situation wasn’t thriving.
Wang Yadan briefly mentioned, “Did you hear about Madam Guh’s newspaper announcement to sever ties with her adopted daughter, boss? I saw it and felt sorry for Madam Guh. Boss, this girl is Madam Guh’s granddaughter, and her luck is truly enviable.”
She was a graduate student at Hong Kong University, and after graduation, she joined Nie Corporation. Now, she even owns a place and could be considered a standout in the salaried class. But to move into Mid-mountain District, unless she married into tremendous wealth by incredible luck, it’s not an easy feat to accomplish these days.
Seeing that Nie Zhan didn’t continue the conversation, Wang Yadan didn’t persist further. She thought Nie Zhan didn’t believe Lu Jiaxin and could understand why; she wouldn’t have believed it either. Sigh, it’s a shame she couldn’t get that fifty thousand yuan, her beloved Paopao!
They soon arrived at Wang Yadan’s apartment building. As she was opening the car door to get out, Nie Zhan suddenly said, “I have time tomorrow afternoon, ask Miss Lu to come over.”
He thought Lu Jiaxin was a smart person, and if she wasn’t confident, she wouldn’t reach out to him, just like with the antique painting. So, he might really be able to use this proposal.
