Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 371 - Chapter 371 Chapter 360 Acquiring Longyu Real Estate (2)

Chapter 371: Chapter 360: Acquiring Longyu Real Estate (2) Chapter 371: Chapter 360: Acquiring Longyu Real Estate (2) Su Heyuan first treated his friends to dinner, then his friends organized a dinner party and invited the owner of Longyu Real Estate as well. The boss of Longyu Real Estate was very firm on his stance, setting the price at one hundred million–below that, there was no room for negotiation.

“That’s fine.”

Su Heming smiled and said, “Are you sure? It’s one hundred million, not ten million.”

Lu Jiaxin smiled and replied, “There’s nothing wrong with my ears. I can tell the difference between one hundred million and ten million.”

“Okay, I’ll make the arrangements.”

Once the deal was settled, Lu Jiaxin called Yan Yihua to discuss signing the letter of intent tomorrow. In fact, she didn’t like that the people she used overlapped with Nie Zhan, but Yan Yihua was very professional and never shared her matters with Nie Zhan. There wasn’t a better lawyer available for now, so she went with him.

Yan Yihua had already heard the rumors, but he didn’t expect things to move so quickly, “Boss, do you have time now? Should I come over?”

“That’s fine.”

Having reviewed all the documents, Yan Yihua couldn’t help but frown. Although he would earn a service fee of several hundred thousand from the deal, he still told Lu Jiaxin that the price was high.

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “I know their company’s net assets are less than eighty million, and one hundred million is more than a 20% premium. The real estate market is hot right now, property prices are rising, and they won’t sell their high-quality assets at the original price.”

Yan Yihua hesitated then asked, “Miss Lu, did you discuss this with Young Master Nie?”

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “If I think it’s okay, that’s enough. I don’t need to ask him. If you feel uncomfortable, I can find someone else.”

Mainly because office buildings and high-end apartments are high-quality properties, there was no need to consult Nie Zhan. If it were any other investment, she definitely would have sought advice.

Hearing this, Yan Yihua didn’t say anything further.

The next day, Su Heyuan accompanied Lu Jiaxin to meet the boss of Longyu Real Estate. Seeing Lu Jiaxin, the boss of Longyu Real Estate was quite surprised, “So it’s Miss Lu who wants to acquire my company!”

His comment struck her as odd, as if he knew her, but she had no recollection of him whatsoever.

Boss Li cleared up her confusion quickly, “I am Madam Guh’s dance enthusiast. Madam Guh’s dancing is graceful and enchanting, and back in the day, she captivated countless hearts.”

He loved dancing, and once at a party, he saw Guh Xiuxiu dancing with someone and was astonished by her beauty. However, he merely admired Guh Xiuxiu’s dance moves, with no other intentions.

Lu Jiaxin revealed a sincere smile, “My aunt would be very happy to hear this.”

Boss Li praised her, “Miss Lu, Madam Guh is blessed to have a granddaughter like you.”

As a dance aficionado, he paid a bit more attention to Guh Xiuxiu than others. He Bin’s monopolization of Guh Xiuxiu’s wealth and his lack of care for her were actions he found disgraceful. But after all, he was an outsider and it wasn’t his place to interfere in Madam Guh’s affairs. However, hearing that Lu Jiaxin had moved her from the He family old house to her former villa, he was genuinely pleased for her.

Humbly, Lu Jiaxin said, “Aunt has always been kind to me, and now that I am capable, it’s only right for me to take care of her in her old age.”

Even though Lu Jiaxin internally felt that buying at this price was a bargain, she couldn’t show it on her face and had to pretend it was expensive.

Boss Li laughed and said, “Miss Lu, ninety-five million, that is my bottom line. I can’t go any lower.”

“Miss Lu, if it were anyone else, I wouldn’t let go of a single penny, but since you are Madam Guh’s granddaughter… I hope you can ensure Madam Guh enjoys her later years.”

Lu Jiaxin hadn’t expected to benefit from her aunt’s influence and said with a smile, “Since Boss Li is so straightforward, I won’t haggle either; let’s settle on that.”

“As for my aunt, I can guarantee that her standard of living will definitely be the same as it was before she fell ill.”

After signing the letter of intent, lawyers and auditors moved into Longyu Real Estate.

After the acquisition was completed, there was a major overhaul of Longyu’s management. Lu Jiaxin promoted the former deputy general manager, Tan Gang, to general manager; He Bin was parachuted in as deputy general manager. Although he had been in the industry for many years, he was not familiar with Longyu’s operations, which made this position just right for him.

Following these moves, two-thirds of the company’s department managers and directors were dismissed, leaving only one third. The vacant positions were immediately advertised for rehiring.

Su Heyuan was stunned by these drastic actions, “Jiaxin, if we didn’t know you any better, I would definitely think you had managed a company before!”

Such a large layoff could easily lead to chaos, but she had retained all of Longyu Real Estate’s key personnel. Those who just idled away or used connections without real skills were all let go. Therefore, even with the sudden drop in staff, the company continued to operate as normal.

Lu Jiaxin said with a laugh, “I may not have eaten pork, but haven’t I seen pigs run? The main business of this company I’ve acquired is collecting rent; it never needed so many people to begin with. With labor costs this high, I can’t afford to support idlers.”

That’s what she said, but making a large layoff as soon as she took over the company and then introducing a series of new rules and regulations, she didn’t seem like a novice at all.

Having ready-made excuses, Lu Jiaxin added, “I usually discuss these matters with Nie Zhan, so I’m rich in theoretical knowledge, making it easier to put into practice.”

Thinking of Nie Zhan’s capabilities, Su Heyuan didn’t continue on the subject, “An 18-year-old self-made billionaire, if this gets out, it’s bound to cause a sensation.”

Lu Jiaxin smiled, “No, the Hong Kong Media will just sensationalize, saying that Nie Zhan spoils his girlfriend, gives her capital, and teaches her to do business, turning me into a billionaire at a young age. Such a fairy-tale boyfriend will definitely become even more popular.”

Uh, given the nature of the Hong Kong media, they would really write that. They wouldn’t believe that Lu Jiaxin truly started from scratch; if that were true, wouldn’t it be a slap in the face for those rich young masters and daughters of Hong Kong? And with Nie Zhan’s capabilities, the story of her becoming a billionaire thanks to him is much more palatable.

Su Heyuan asked, “It’s your own hard work that got you where you are today, yet they say it’s thanks to a man. Doesn’t that bother you?”

Lu Jiaxin responded with a smile, “Other than making Nie Zhan more of a magnet for others, I have no other losses, so why should I be uncomfortable?”

On the contrary, having Nie Zhan to fend off much of the trouble was a relief.

Su Heyuan pondered and then couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you worried that Nie Zhan might fall for someone else one day?”

Lu Jiaxin was very direct, “It would be understandable for others to ask this since they don’t know the real situation. But you know I’ve earned my money, so why would you worry about Zhan falling for someone else?”

“I’m beautiful and young, and I have plenty of money. If Zhan falls for someone else, then we break up! There are plenty of attractive men in the world, you don’t think I’d hang myself on this one tree, do you?”

Su Heyuan did indeed have those concerns, as first love is the most beautiful and unforgettable, “It’s good that you can think this way, Jiaxin.”

Taking the opportunity, Lu Jiaxin asked, “Are you still unable to get over Ye Xin?”

“No.”

Lu Jiaxin sighed inwardly; his quick response suggested there was indeed a problem.