Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 254 - Chapter 254 Chapter 243 Hes Crisis

Chapter 254: Chapter 243 He’s Crisis Chapter 254: Chapter 243 He’s Crisis The next day after school, Nie Zhan picked up Lu Jiaxin and took her to a high-end apartment. In the apartment, Lu Jiaxin met the person who bought her stocks, a middle-aged man in his thirties.

After carefully reviewing both the Chinese and English versions of the contract, Lu Jiaxin felt there were no issues and handed it over to Yan Yihua to check for any omissions.

Once the contract was signed, the buyer left with his lawyer. As for the payment, it would be transferred to her account by the buyer’s finance team.

After finishing the business, Yan Yihua tactfully stated that he had other matters to attend to and left. It was at that moment Wang Yadan came in with a glass of strawberry juice and a glass of apple juice.

Wang Yadan said with a smile, “The boss specially instructed me yesterday to buy some extra fruit after work, guessing that you would be coming.”

At that moment, she truly felt that her boss was very considerate and had taken great care to select six types of premium fruits. Mainly because she didn’t know Lu Jiaxin’s preferences and was thinking of asking her when they went shopping after Lu Jiaxin’s school exams. The boss had been refraining from disturbing Miss Lu during this period, so she was even more determined not to be clueless.

Lu Jiaxin thanked her and then added, “Your boss is a good person.”

Wang Yadan really wanted to laugh, but she held it back, “Miss Lu, the boss has ordered a meal at the nearby hotel, and it will be delivered soon, so I’ll be heading back first.”

Having said that, she bid farewell to Lu Jiaxin and left. The boss obviously wanted to spend some time alone with Lu Jiaxin, and it would be inconsiderate of her to not leave quickly.

Nie Zhan did want some alone time with Lu Jiaxin, but not for romance, as neither of them had confirmed their relationship yet. He asked, “Jiaxin, are you in danger?”

“No, why would you think that?”

Nie Zhan said somewhat helplessly, “Jiaxin, we’ve known each other for so long, do you really think I’m not a trustworthy friend?”

Lu Jiaxin thought for a moment, maybe her words from the previous day had given him some clues. After hesitating, she still revealed, “My Aunt was nearly killed by the He Family, Xing Yujun was seduced and lost everything, and when I arrived in Hong Kong, I discovered that some servants in the Guh Residence were bought off by the He Family. I told my Aunt about this, but there was no follow-up.”

Nobody likes being watched. If it’s known and still ignored, either there is a hold on someone, or there are difficulties, hence the servants might be passing on false information.

Nie Zhan asked, “Do you suspect the He Family is having you watched?”

That was the only reason that would explain why the contract could not be signed at her home. Mainly because Lu Jiaxin’s study schedule was tight, going to her home would save time.

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “That’s unlikely. Every move of my Aunt is under their surveillance, as long as they don’t give me money or property, they probably won’t care.”

Speaking of money, Lu Jiaxin was somewhat puzzled, “My Aunt has 10% of the stocks, which Old Master He gave her with a condition; after her lifetime, those stocks have to be returned to the He’s.”

“Taking away that 10% of stocks, my Aunt’s assets are roughly around one billion. The He Group is also a company with a market value of more than ten billion, so why would He Zhuliang be eyeing my Aunt’s assets? Could it be that their company is about to go under?”

Nie Zhan commended her, “You’re very sharp. Yes, He Group is currently facing a major crisis.”

“What crisis?”

“First, their diamond mine in Africa was depleted the year before last, resulting in a steep increase in costs as they had to buy from diamond merchants; second, He Zhuliang invested in real estate four years ago, but the market crashed three years ago, and he lost a lot of money. Fortunately, it was his personal wealth, so it didn’t affect the company.”

That means the He Family Main Branch now looks splendid on the surface, but in reality, they might not have much property left, and it’s possible that they even possess less than my aunt.

Nie Zhan said, “He Shengbin has been secretly in touch with Xing Yujun for such a long time, I don’t believe the main branch is unaware. They just pretended not to know because they want Madam Guh’s property. They didn’t expect that Madam Guh would survive a close call and even bring you and Guh Haifan here.”

Lu Jiaxin said, “Is He Zhuliang absolutely determined to get my aunt’s property?”

Nie Zhan nodded, “I suspect the problems within the He Group are more serious than I know, so he won’t let anyone else take Madam Guh’s property. Jiaxin, with your abilities, earning a billion is not difficult; there’s no need to compete with the He Family.”

Just from the Hongzhong stocks alone, she had made nearly thirty million, and with the shares in the garment factory, a conservative estimate would put her worth at over fifty million. That’s why many people admire those who start from scratch because the first pot of gold is the hardest to earn, but it’s much easier once money starts to make money. With this fifty million in capital, she could make a billion in less than a year.

Lu Jiaxin felt wronged, “I’ve said I don’t want my aunt’s property, but the He family doesn’t trust me and guards against me as if I were a thief. Let’s not talk about this anymore.”

Nie Zhan changed the subject, “Do you have any new investment projects? If not, I just happen to have a real estate development on hand. The property market is rebounding, and investing now would definitely be profitable.”

Lu Jiaxin refused as soon as she heard it; what she needed was something that could be monetized quickly. Investing in real estate would require at least a year, which is too long and not suitable for her current situation.

Just then, a knock sounded from outside. Nie Zhan didn’t get up, but shouted towards the door, “Come in!”

The bodyguards brought in the dishes, set the table, and then left the room. They were efficient and professional in their actions.

During the meal, Lu Jiaxin asked, “Where did you hire these bodyguards from? How do they train normally? Do they train at their own homes or are they sent out for training?”

Nie Zhan asked, “What, are you dissatisfied with the bodyguards around you and want them to retrain? Actually, there’s no need for that hassle; just dismiss them and rehire.”

Lu Jiaxin said, “Qian Xiaoxiao is very skilled but has not been exposed to firearms or other weapons. I want to find a place for her to train. No matter how good her martial arts are, they’re no match for guns and cannons.”

Nie Zhan, recalling the incident where she had flipped Bao Yingjie to the ground, asked, “Your martial arts, did you learn them from Qian Xiaoxiao?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “Xiaoxiao and her grandfather both taught me, with practical techniques being their focus. I initially learned it to keep fit and for self-defense, but I never thought it would actually come in handy in Hong Kong,”

Only then did Nie Zhan understand why she wouldn’t dismiss Qian Xiaoxiao; their relationship had become both that of a mentor and a friend. “Abroad, there are specialized training facilities for bodyguards and mercenaries, but the cost is very high.”

Lu Jiaxin had only thought to ask in passing and wasn’t planning to send Xiaoxiao for the time being, as her finances were tight: “Let me think about it.”

After having their meal, Lu Jiaxin was ready to leave. This was Hong Kong, after all; if it were the Mainland, with exams around the corner, parents would be more nervous than the kids.

Nie Zhan asked, “Jiaxin, what are you planning to do after the exams? Are you going on a vacation?”

Last year, he didn’t know Lu Jiaxin would go on vacation and thought she would stay in Hong Kong for tutoring. By the time he found out, it was too late; his work schedule was fully packed, and he couldn’t leave.

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “After the exams, I need to return to the Mainland. There’s a lot waiting for me to handle there!”

The antique shop had been open for over a year, and she hadn’t visited even once. She also needed to see how the renovation of her sprawling residence was going, and of course, there was an even more important matter to deal with.

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