Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 351 - Chapter 351 Chapter 340 Change in Attitude

Chapter 351: Chapter 340 Change in Attitude Chapter 351: Chapter 340 Change in Attitude As they were talking, the phone rang. Lu Jiaxin thought it was Nie Zhan, but upon answering, she discovered it was Su Heyuan, “Big Brother Su, what’s up?”

Gu Wenfeng and Zong Jinghua overheard the conversation and left the living room, and Qian Xiaoxiao also walked away upon seeing this.

Su Heyuan said, “I just saw a magazine headline, it was about Nie Zhan spending tens of millions to buy you a villa. When did you buy the property, and why didn’t you tell me?”

“I bought it four days ago. I was planning to tell you when we ate together, but who knew those paparazzi had such extensive networks and found out so quickly.”

Su Heyuan said, “You need to clarify this matter; you can’t let them really think you’re a canary kept by Nie Zhan. If it stays like this, you’ll be looked down upon when you go out to do business.”

Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, “To clarify deliberately would be a step backward. Whether I rely on Nie Zhan or on myself, the outside world will know very soon.”

“Are you planning to start a company?”

Lu Jiaxin denied his guess but didn’t explain what she planned to do.

Su Heyuan asked, “Why did you choose to buy in Deep Water Bay? I heard it’s very quiet there, with not many residents!”

His last sentence was the key point; to reside in a place crowded with the wealthy was not just a symbol of status but also an opportunity to meet these rich people.

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “Deep Water Bay has a nice environment and is very quiet. The villa also comes with a garden and a swimming pool, which perfectly meets my requirements.”

“When will you take me to see it?”

Lu Jiaxin explained that she would have exams after another week of classes and didn’t have time to accompany him, “If you want to see it, I can ask Xiaoxiao or Big Brother Zong to accompany you.”

“How big is it?”

“Thirteen thousand six hundred square feet,” Lu Jiaxin said, adding that it would be even bigger once she bought the surrounding land, and then she could plant her favorite flowers in the garden.

Su Heyuan felt that Lu Jiaxin was bolder than himself. He too had wanted to choose a villa with a garden, but had given up due to the high price.

The two of them chatted for a while before hanging up.

At that moment, Nie Zhan was at the old house. Early in the morning, Old Master Nie had called him over, and upon arriving at the old house, he felt the atmosphere was strange, especially the way Nie Manli looked at him, as if she was disappointed in him.

Once in the study, Nie Zhan asked, “Grandfather, why did you urgently call me over?”

Old Master Nie looked at him, furrowed his brow, and asked, “The word outside is that you bought Miss Lu a villa of over ten thousand square feet? Is that true?”

If he had spent two or three million on a high-end apartment or a large flat for Lu Jiaxin, he wouldn’t have intervened. But spending tens of millions on a garden villa of over ten thousand square feet for this woman was somewhat foolish, and he had to inquire.

Nie Zhan was very annoyed at others interfering with his private life, but after all, he had been raised by Old Master Nie, “Grandfather, who told you about this?”

Seeing his expression, Old Master Nie spoke to avoid causing a family dispute, “It wasn’t your aunt, nor your older brother; I got the news from an old friend. Moreover, the news has spread, and it should be reported in the papers very soon. Nie Zhan, is it true?”

Nie Zhan’s expression finally lightened up a bit as he said, “I don’t know who told you about this, but the villa wasn’t something I bought for her; she bought it herself. The only thing I’ve ever given her in the time we’ve been dating is a car, but she has also given me gifts in return.”

After saying that, he pointed to the ring and watch on his wrist: “This ring was designed by Jiaxin herself and made by Bulgari. And this watch, costing four hundred and sixty thousand, was also a gift from her.”

Old Master Nie was quite surprised, “Where did she get that much money?”

Nie Zhan felt the question was rather lacking in substance, but he was thinking long term, aiming for marriage. If he wanted to marry Jiaxin, he couldn’t let his grandfather reject her. As for Nie Manli, she wasn’t that important in his heart, and explaining it might not convince the other party anyway.

With that thought in mind, Nie Zhan’s tone softened, “Jiaxin is very good at doing business. Two years ago, when she was down on her luck and without money, she came across an ancient painting by chance. She has a sharp business sense and knew that the painting wouldn’t sell for much in the Mainland, so she thought of the wealthy Hong Kong businessmen and went to Yangcheng City.”

Hearing about two years ago, Old Master Nie couldn’t help but think of the painting he had received: “The Longevity Painting you gave me, it wasn’t that same painting she had, was it?”

Nie Zhan nodded and said, “It’s the same painting. According to the Mainland market, this painting could be sold for at most thirty to forty thousand Hua currency, but she said buying this painting as a gift for an elder was the best blessing. Her words moved me, and I bought it for fifty thousand greenbacks.”

Old Master Nie was remarkably astonished, “You two met two years ago?”

Nie Zhan shook his head and said, “No, I didn’t meet her; Secretary Wang handled it. She designed a few pairs of shoes and used the money from selling the ancient painting as capital. In less than three months, she made more than two million.”

Old Master Nie knew his grandson wouldn’t lie to him, but he still harbored some doubts, “Her shoe designs can sell that well?”

Nie Zhan smiled and said, “Grandfather, she’s green, the type that’s fed by God. Qirui Apparel Company was founded by her and Su Heyuan, but she believes that her studies are more important, and didn’t want to be disturbed, so she stayed behind the scenes.”

Although he didn’t understand why Lu Jiaxin wanted to stay behind the scenes, he was clear that by the time she graduated from university at the latest, she would be doing business. By then, she would shut up those who gossiped.

After hearing about green, Old Master Nie realized he had heard of it; it was just that it wasn’t related to his family, so he had let it go in one ear and out the other, never expecting it to be his future granddaughter-in-law.

Knowing more about Lu Jiaxin’s background, Old Master Nie’s attitude changed immediately, “You kid, why didn’t you tell me about such a big thing?”

Nie Zhan replied that if it weren’t for this incident, he wouldn’t have told him: “If you knew, you’d definitely want to meet her, and meeting the elders would be different. With her personality, she wouldn’t want to meet you before graduating university.”

After saying that, he added, “The fact that Jiaxin is green and not making it public is because she doesn’t want to be disturbed; her plan is to finish her studies first before going into business.”

Old Master Nie wasn’t foolish; he could understand the meaning behind these words–that she wasn’t ready to meet the elders yet, which was just like not being fully committed. Besides, she was only seventeen, so capable and ambitious; why would she want to get married so early?

Having realized this, Old Master Nie’s stance changed drastically, “Ah Zhan, you must hold on to such a wonderful girl and not let anyone else take her away.”

Nie Zhan knew Old Master Nie never cared about matching family backgrounds; as long as their other halves were smart, capable, and came from good families, that was sufficient. Now knowing how exceptional Jiaxin was, all he felt was admiration.

Nie Zhan smiled and said, “Grandfather, don’t worry. Jiaxin is the one I’m determined to marry, and she will be the only one for me in this lifetime. As long as she feels my sincerity, she will definitely marry me.”

Old Master Nie nodded in satisfaction, “What does Miss Lu like? As a grandfather, I should also show my regard after you’ve dated for so long.”

Nie Zhan hurriedly declined. If he sent the gift, Jiaxin would definitely not be happy to accept it in her heart, but she might find it difficult to refuse due to respect for him: “Grandfather, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, no rush for the time being.”

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