Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 288 - Chapter 288 Chapter 277 Spy in the Disk

Chapter 288: Chapter 277: Spy in the Disk Chapter 288: Chapter 277: Spy in the Disk Hearing that Lu Jiaxin was going to stay at a hotel, Aunt Mei said, “Miss Cousin, the old lady has been very happy these past two days, so just stay here!”

Lu Jiaxin replied, “I came back this time to transport the things my parents gave me. Once this is taken care of, I still have to return to the Mainland.”

“Miss Cousin is going back to the Mainland?”

Lu Jiaxin indicated that there were still things to deal with in the Mainland, but she didn’t specify what they were.

Aunt Mei didn’t urge her any further.

Ah Mei, watching the departing car, raised her voice and said, “Aunt Mei, I think Miss Cousin is moving out to live a two-person world with Third Young Master Nie.”

Hong Kong is more liberal than the Mainland, so cohabitation is not unusual, but prestigious families still prefer maidens who remain pure.

Aunt Mei retorted, “Nonsense, Miss Cousin isn’t even eighteen yet!”

After moving her belongings into the hotel suite, Lu Jiaxin took Gu Wenfeng and Xiaoxiao out for a stroll in Seaport City. Because Feng Qinglei had acquired another batch of fine ingredients, Nie Zhan came to pick her up for a French meal after work.

Feng Qinglei thoughtfully gave them a bottle of red wine.

Nie Zhan initially wanted to decline. When Lu Jiaxin saw it was an ’82 Lafite, she said with a smile, “I’ve never drunk wine before, I want to give it a try.”

Future generations would hype up the ’82 Lafite to the skies; she had only seen it but couldn’t afford it. Now that she had the chance, she naturally wanted to have a taste.

As soon as the bottle was opened, a rich aroma filled the air. Lu Jiaxin took a small sip, finding the flavor rich and natural, and indeed quite pleasant.

Nie Zhan said with slight concern, “If you can’t handle it, don’t push yourself.”

Lu Jiaxin reassured him she would only drink this small glass and the rest could be stored at the restaurant for a future tasting, “Boss Feng, can we store it here?”

“Of course. If you like it, I’ll send you another two bottles later,” he offered.

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “No need, I don’t drink at home. Boss Feng, the red wine used in your steak au poivre, is it Lafite?”

Feng Qinglei replied with a smile, “It’s another kind of red wine, also with a good taste. If you’re interested, I’ll open another bottle for you to try.”

Lu Jiaxin politely declined. Although future generations would promote red wine for its anti-aging, beauty-enhancing, and digestive and weight-loss benefits, no matter how beautifully described, it’s still alcohol. It’s just the fame of the ’82 Lafite that made her curious to try it, to see if it really lived up to the hype. The flavor was good, but it wasn’t as extraordinary as claimed.

Nie Zhan, finding him an eyesore, dismissed him, “If you have nothing else to do, go check if our food is ready yet? I’m getting hungry.”

Feng Qinglei walked away with a laugh.

The food arrived quickly, all being dishes Lu Jiaxin enjoyed, and they chatted while they ate. Nie Zhan asked, “Are you planning to use the money from mortgaging these goods to speculate in stocks?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded her affirmation.

Not wanting her money to go to waste, Nie Zhan offered, “Jiaxin, if you trust me, give me the money, and I’ll help you invest it.”

Seeing his money-making skills, Lu Jiaxin trusted him entirely, but she still refused, “Not for now, when I have spare cash in the future and you have a good project, I’ll invest then.”

She remembered an agreement signed between the Island Country and countries like America in late September at the Plaza Hotel New York, later known as the Plaza Accord. She couldn’t remember the exact date and was racking her brain for it these past few days.

Nie Zhan was somewhat helpless; in Hong Kong, many sought his help with projects, and this was the first time he’d offered and been rejected.

Lu Jiaxin changed the subject, saying, “Nie Zhan, there’s something very strange. Aunt has been sick for over a year, and He Zhuliang and his wife have bought out Aunt Hong and two maids. Given Aunt’s condition, the He family should have noticed by now.”

Just by looking at Gu Xiuxiu’s condition, one could tell something was off.

Nie Zhan asked, “Do they visit Madam Guh regularly?”

“He Zhuliang only came before New Year’s to invite Aunt back for the holidays. I also asked Aunt Mei, who said they only ate together on New Year’s Eve, and at other times, they dined separately. Though his wife and he didn’t come, He Mingzhu dropped by from time to time.”

He Zhuliang and Mrs. He had three sons and two daughters, but of these five children, only He Mingzhu came to visit Gu Xiuxiu occasionally. He Yanyan would only come to pick fights and was rarely seen otherwise.

Nie Zhan said, “Do you suspect that He Mingzhu already knows?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded, “Even if not certain, she must have her suspicions. But what’s strange is, there’s been no move from He Zhuliang and his wife.”

Previously, when Gu Xiuxiu bought a house for him and Haifan, the He family found out very quickly, proving that they were always watching Aunt’s assets.

After considering, Nie Zhan said, “Is there a possibility that Aunt Hong and Ah Mei haven’t actually been bought by He Zhuliang and his wife? As for He Mingzhu, she might be silent out of old sentiment or maybe her memory isn’t what it used to be.”

Lu Jiaxin had this suspicion too. She used to wonder how Aunt, who had clawed her way out from the back house and even secured ten percent shares of He Group, could possibly be hoodwinked by Aunt Hong. If Aunt Hong was just a ruse to lull He Zhuliang and his wife, and the other servants were actually loyal to her, then it made sense.

The saying goes that wealthy families are rife with intrigue; true to that, everyone in the He family, including Aunt, was crafty. It was fortunate that after arriving in Hong Kong, she had kept her distance from the He family, or else she’d have no idea how she might have perished.

Nie Zhan said, “Jiaxin, I think you needn’t worry about Madam Guh. She made immediate arrangements for you and Guh Haifan to come over as soon as she knew about her illness; she must have made other plans as well.”

Without giving it much thought, Lu Jiaxin said, “If Aunt has made other plans, that would be best. If not, we’ll still have to step in when the time comes. We can’t just let her be sent to a nursing home.”

Nie Zhan realized that Lu Jiaxin was very averse to nursing homes, “Jiaxin, as long as the nursing home they choose is well-facilitated and has good services, going to a nursing home can also be a good choice.”

Lu Jiaxin replied, “Aunt doesn’t wish to go to a nursing home, she just wants to spend her last days at the Guh Residence. Since that’s her desire, it’s best to let her live out her remaining years as she wishes.”

Nie Zhan nodded and said, “Let’s go play tennis this Saturday.”

He had arranged his work for the week and didn’t want it affected by personal reasons. Saturday was leisure time and could be freely scheduled.

“Sure.”

The next day, Nie Zhan went to work, and Lu Jiaxin went shopping in Central. She mainly window-shopped, hitting boutiques and luxury stores.

Because she had bodyguards with her, even though she was just looking and not buying, the salespeople were very attentive. She was a potential customer; if not this time, then maybe next.

After touring the stores until past five, Lu Jiaxin returned to the hotel with sore feet and immediately called for a masseuse. Since Xiaoxiao was in the room, she fell asleep without a second thought.

When she woke up, it was nearly eight o’clock. Qian Xiaoxiao said, “Mr. Nie called at six to say that something came up at the company and he couldn’t have dinner with you.”

It looks like even CEOs have to work overtime. That’s tough.

Lu Jiaxin asked, “Did Nie Jingwen call?”

Qian Xiaoxiao nodded, “He did. He said he has made the arrangements, and you should go to the bank at nine tomorrow. Sister Xin, remember to tell Mr. Nie about this later.”

“Will do.”

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