Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 278 - Chapter 278 Chapter 267 Happiness is the Most Important

Chapter 278: Chapter 267: Happiness is the Most Important Chapter 278: Chapter 267: Happiness is the Most Important Gu Wenfeng waited for three days, and as soon as Xiaoxiao arrived, he took his things and left.

Seeing the weary look on Qian Xiaoxiao’s face, Lu Jiaxin said, “I told you to fly here, but you refused, insisting on taking the train. Even an iron body couldn’t withstand such strain.”

This trip back home was a reluctant decision for Xiaoxiao. Her foster mother had been complaining of chest pains but refused to go to the hospital. After two months without improvement, Xiaoxiao had no choice but to return home.

Qian Xiaoxiao said helplessly, “The doctor diagnosed pericarditis. She needs to be on an IV for a week, followed by medication. Although it’s curable, it’s troublesome, and she mustn’t exert herself in the future or it could shorten her lifespan.”

It took all her cunning to convince her foster mother to agree to the examination, and then she took her straight to the provincial hospital. Only after the doctor’s assurance that it was treatable did she feel relieved, noting it was good she acted promptly. Any longer, and it might have been a different story.

“As long as it’s treatable, that’s good.”

The next day, Lu Jiaxin took Qian Xiaoxiao to Yangcheng City. By the time Lu Hongjun found out, Lu Jiaxin was already on the plane.

Lu Hongjun was very angry, calling Lu Jiaguang’s office, “Has Jiaxin gone back to Hong Kong?”

Lu Jiaguang nodded and replied, “Yes, something came up in Hong Kong and she rushed back to deal with it.”

“Did she leave you any money?”

Lu Jiaguang’s expression paused, and after a moment he said, “Jiaxin, for my career’s sake, tolerated that woman’s crimes without complaint; she endured resentment from my five siblings for Jiajie’s sake without ever losing her temper; before leaving, she even helped Jiazong. Now he and his wife can earn over a thousand a month. Third Uncle, if Jiaxin resents you, it’s because you went too far, not because she is at fault. This way, you’re not just alienating Jiaxin, you’re also upsetting us.”

Lu Hongjun said nothing. He didn’t know what to say, as every encounter since returning from the Ancient Capital had ended in an argument, fueled by his anger at his daughter’s disobedience. But after Ding Jing’s incarceration, he began to fear, and now the thought of facing her made his heart race with panic.

Lu Jiaguang continued, “Jiaxin had to rush back this time for an emergency. She didn’t leave me any money, but she’ll keep her word. Third Uncle, don’t be so suspicious.”

To call his own daughter an enemy was painful to hear, and he could imagine how Jiaxin would feel if she heard it… For the first time, he thought her move to Hong Kong was the right decision; how else could she withstand this?

Lu Hongjun fell silent, then said, “I’m getting old, I’m afraid she’ll stop caring about me.”

Lu Jiaguang reassured him, “You can rest assured; Jiaxin isn’t like that. Even if you have been too much, she’s still your daughter and wouldn’t neglect you, if only for the sake of her own reputation.”

Lu Hongjun explained, “Living in the family compound, they all talk behind my back. I’m getting on in years and just want some peace, so I’d like to move out as soon as possible.”

Lu Jiaguang said, “By the end of the year, Jiaxin will definitely buy the house. But if you want to move, you’ll have to wait until the housing reform is settled, or else the unit will take back the house.”

Lu Hongjun pointed out that when the time comes, the house will be in Jiaxin’s name, so the unit has no reason to take back his house: “I’ve worked for the unit for over thirty years; it’s not right for me to be left homeless in my old age.”

Lu Jiaguang suggested not to worry, they would decide based on the situation at the time.

Upon reaching Peng City, Lu Jiaxin checked into the best hotel, and then called Nie Zhan, but no one answered. She dialed Su Heming, and this time someone picked up: “Are you busy? Not busy? Then let’s have dinner together tonight.”

Gu Wenfeng was worried about her safety and dared not wander around. Now Su Heming, as a factory director, was provided with bodyguards.

Su Heming was surprised, exclaiming, “Weren’t you supposed to stay in the Forty-nine City for a while? How come you arrived so quickly? Don’t tell me you had another argument with your dad?”

He had never seen a father like that; if it were him, he’d have hung up the painting and ceased conversations.

Lu Jiaxin, smiling, said, “Last year, he was hospitalized three times, and it was my three cousins taking turns to care for him. They all side with me, he wouldn’t dare argue with me.”

Su Heming felt that Lu Hongjun was just foolish and sneered, “They take turns going to the hospital to take care of him because they’ve benefited from it, otherwise who would bother with him. In the end, you’ll still be the one he relies on when he can’t move.”

Lu Jiaxin laughed, “Yeah, everyone knows that when he’s old and can’t move, he’ll have to rely on me, but he’s thinking of having his nephew take care of him in his old age. Let’s not talk about him anymore, so it won’t affect our mood.”

“So if it’s not about an argument, is there something else going on?”

“Yes, there’s something I have to handle back in Hong Kong, which can’t be clearly discussed over a few sentences on the phone. It’s better to talk in person.”

Su Heming took him to the same restaurant they had visited before, and after entering the private room, he said, “Call over Xue Mao from your kitchen.”

He was a regular customer here, and the restaurant staff all knew that Xue Mao had a significant relationship with him, which was also why Xue Mao had never been bullied while learning to cook here.

When Xue Mao entered the private room, Lu Jiaxin was very pleased to see him. Not only had he grown taller after a year, but he had also become much more robust. This was good; before, he had been too thin and frail for her to worry if he could even handle the wok.

Xue Mao was both surprised and happy to see Lu Jiaxin, “Sister Xin, when did you get here?”

Lu Jiaxin couldn’t help but chuckle at his cracking voice; she hadn’t expected him to be in his voice-breaking phase, “I arrived in Peng City an hour ago. You’ve been learning in the restaurant for a year now, how do you feel about it?”

Xue Mao said, “It’s pretty good, the master and my senior brothers have all taken good care of me…”

Su Heming felt that this kid was really naive. Lu Jiaxin had paid a large sum of money for his apprenticeship, and those senior brothers, knowing he had the backing of such a big boss like himself, wouldn’t dare to bully him unless they were brainless.

“How are your cooking skills coming along?”

Xue Mao grinned and said, “I’ve been learning to chop vegetables; as a chef’s basic skill, it must be mastered. Last month, the master said I had passed the basic skills test, so now he’s started teaching me how to fry dishes.”

Su Heming didn’t know that he had already started learning to fry dishes and asked, “What signature dishes have you learned? Show us your skills on your day off.”

“I can fry some dishes right now.”

Su Heming rolled his eyes at him, “I came here paying a high price to eat dishes fried by an apprentice like you, and you have the nerve to say it? Tomorrow when you’re off, come over to my place and cook a table for us to taste.”

Lu Jiaxin was somewhat surprised; this guy had learned to calculate his costs too.

After chatting for a little while, Lu Jiaxin, knowing that he was very happy here, said, “You go ahead and get busy; we can chat more after you finish work.”

“Okay.”

Once Xue Mao had left, Su Heming asked, “Aren’t you going to take him to Hong Kong?”

Lu Jiaxin shook her head and said, “He only likes cooking and is willing to devote himself fully to learning it, with no interest in other matters. Being able to do what one loves is also a kind of happiness in this world. He’s happy here, so let him stay.”

Su Heming said, “It’s also easy because he has you as his support.”

Lu Jiaxin smiled and replied, “If it weren’t for him, my grave would probably be overgrown with grass by now. Just for that, I should ensure he has a safe and prosperous life.”

Saving a life is a debt that cannot be overpaid.

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