Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 258 - Chapter 258 Chapter 247 Timid Lu Jiaxin

Chapter 258: Chapter 247 Timid Lu Jiaxin Chapter 258: Chapter 247 Timid Lu Jiaxin Lu Jiaxin’s attitude was firm, she did not want the shop that Guh Xiuxiu was offering as a gift; however, Guh Xiuxiu was not someone who would easily change her mind either.

Guh Xiuxiu said, “Jiaxin, this is the rule I have set and it will not change because of you. When Haifan gets into university, I will also give him a shop. As for whether you sell the shop for charity or collect rent, I will not interfere.”

With things having reached this point, Lu Jiaxin found it difficult to refuse any further.

When Guh Xiuxiu went back to her room to rest, Aunt Mei took Lu Jiaxin outside and said with great earnestness, “Miss Cousin, the shop the old lady is giving you has the highest rent income among all her properties, you cannot sell it!”

How could Lu Jiaxin agree, she said, “Aren’t you all afraid that He Zhuliang will tie me up and throw me into the sea to feed the fish the moment I take ownership of the shop?”

Selling it for charity would signal her genuine disinterest in Guh Xiuxiu’s wealth. First, it would ease the He family’s concerns, and second, it would also fulfill her own promise.

“That won’t happen, you have your own backing, and the old master would not dare to harm you again.”

Lu Jiaxin asked, “Aunt Mei, are you not aware of the current situation of the He Family Main Branch?”

“What do you mean by that, Miss Cousin?”

Hearing this, it was clear that she was uninformed, no wonder the master and servant were still talking about rules.

Lu Jiaxin told her about He Zhuliang losing a lot of money, “I guess the investment failure from three years ago must have really hurt him, so he is desperate for Aunt’s wealth. The more money I take, the greater the danger for me.”

Aunt Mei looked somewhat panicked, “Miss Cousin, did Third Young Master Nie tell you this news?”

Lu Jiaxin did not deny it, as of now, Nie Zhan was the only person she knew who had the capability to know such information.

Even so, Aunt Mei still felt it was a pity to sell the shop and after some thought, she still reminded her, “Miss Cousin, shops in Causeway Bay can’t be bought even with money right now. If you sell it off, you won’t be able to buy it back later.”

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “I will consider it seriously.”

The shops in Causeway Bay would eventually become a retail paradise; their value was inestimable, and the rent would be extremely substantial. Selling it was indeed unlikely to buy back, so the matter needed careful deliberation.

Half an hour later, Guh Xiuxiu came down from the upstairs and informed Lu Jiaxin that she had already called Lawyer Bai. Having a lawyer handle the property transfer would simplify the process.

Hearing that, Lu Jiaxin made a call in the living room to Yan Yihua, asking him to come over.

Yan Yihua arrived before Lawyer Bai did.

Lu Jiaxin took him to the back garden and briefed him on the situation, “I am planning to sell this shop and use the proceeds for charity.”

Yan Yihua said, “Miss Lu, are you aware of how much a foot of shop space in Causeway Bay is worth right now?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “I know, but I have said before that I would not want Aunt’s wealth, and if given to me, I would donate it. A promise made must be kept; otherwise, it’s like slapping myself in the face.”

“Miss Lu, think it through, such a valuable property, once sold, cannot be bought back.”

Lu Jiaxin nodded to show she understood.

Lawyer Bai looked at Yan Yihua in surprise, but realizing that Lu Jiaxin had called him, he understood.

After shaking hands, Yan Yihua smiled and said, “I am Miss Lu’s personal attorney. She mentioned that Madam Guh is gifting her a shop, and asked me to make a trip here.”

Knowing that he was Nie Zhan’s personal lawyer, Lawyer Bai couldn’t help but admit that Miss Cousin truly had some clever moves. She’d arrived in Hong Kong not long ago but had already cozied up to the Third Young Master of Wansheng Real Estate. He had not taken Lu Jiaxin seriously; Third Young Master Nie was just amused for the time being and would tire of her after a while.

Lawyer Bai handed the deed of gift contract to Lu Jiaxin: “I have drafted this contract, please take a look. If there are no issues, please sign it.”

Lu Jiaxin carefully read the contract and, finding no issues, passed it to Yan Yihua. Since he was her personal attorney, of course, he was to help with reviewing the documents.

Although Lawyer Bai was arrogant, his professional ability was beyond doubt. After looking over the contract, Yan Yihua nodded at Lu Jiaxin, indicating that there were no problems with it.

Lu Jiaxin then had Guh Xiuxiu sign the two copies of the contract.

To Lu Jiaxin’s surprise, Lawyer Bai had also brought a video camera.

Guh Xiuxiu said to the camera, “When the children at home get into prestigious universities, I reward them. Now that Jiaxin has been admitted to university, I am giving her the Causeway Bay shop. When Haifan gets into university, I will reward him with a 1000-square-feet shop on Yunxian Street. As for my assets, once I pass away, 10% of the He Group shares will go to Mingzhu. The properties, shops, jewelry, and cash will be divided equally between my granddaughter Jiaxin and my grandnephew Guh Haifan.”

Lu Jiaxin was startled; why was a will being made so suddenly?

Lawyer Yan Bai turned off the video camera only after Guh Xiuxiu had finished speaking.

Yan Yihua was also taken aback. He had thought it was simply a contract for gifting a shop, and hadn’t expected such a turn of events. However, an estate worth hundreds of millions couldn’t just rely on an oral will; it had to be made official through a strict procedure and a signed written will.

After hearing Yan Yihua’s words, Guh Xiuxiu responded, “I was speaking off the cuff just now. I’m in great health at the moment, and the doctor says I could live another ten years without an issue. Why make a will so early?”

Guh Haifan said, “Auntie, I don’t want your money. All I want is for you to be well.”

Furrowing her brows tightly, Lu Jiaxin wondered whether this meant they wished she and Haifan would die sooner, or if it was just an old person’s confusion.

Yan Yihua was speechless. How could such a significant matter be spoken about so carelessly? But one thing was certain, the old lady hadn’t misjudged this time; both children were not greedy for money.

After the matter was settled, Lawyer Bai had his assistant follow Yan Yihua to the land registry. By three o’clock in the afternoon, Lu Jiaxin had obtained the property deed for the shop. The efficiency was truly impressive.

Lu Jiaxin naturally placed the deed into her backpack and then asked Yan Yihua, “Lawyer Yan, I don’t know if you’re busy right now. If not, I would like to invite you to dinner.”

Yan Yihua joked, “I’m not busy, but if we’re having dinner, could we invite Young Master Nie as well? If he finds out I’m dining alone with you, the misunderstanding wouldn’t be good.”

Lu Jiaxin didn’t say that she and Nie Zhan weren’t boyfriend and girlfriend at the moment; there was no need to. “Sure, I’ll call your boss now and ask if he has time?”

Yan Yihua thought to himself that Nie had to make time even if he didn’t have any, otherwise, he would be destined to stay single forever.

Nie Zhan was the one who answered the phone. Lu Jiaxin asked, “Lawyer Yan helped me with a favor today, and I would like to treat him to dinner. He says it would be too lonesome just the two of us, so I’m wondering if you are available?”

Nie Zhan immediately said he was free: “I’ll book a table at Good Fortune Here right now.”

Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, “Not Good Fortune Here. I’ve mostly recovered now and would like to try that red wine-braised beef dish you mentioned.”

In her previous life, Lu Jiaxin had been injured by Western cuisine and was quite averse to it. But since having French food at Feng Qinglei’s, she realized she had been mistaken. French cuisine wasn’t unpalatable; she just hadn’t eaten French food made with top-tier ingredients in her previous life. And now, since trying caviar, she always ordered it whenever she went there.

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