Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 382 - Chapter 382 Chapter 371 The Calculations of an Honest Man

Chapter 382: Chapter 371: The Calculations of an Honest Man Chapter 382: Chapter 371: The Calculations of an Honest Man At 3:30 p.m., the assistant, Tong Yu, came over, and Lu Jiaxin first discussed with her the job content, work hours, and remuneration, leaving the specific arrangements to Aunt Mei.

Lu Jiaxin dismissed the three robust men hired by He Bin, generously giving them a full month’s salary, and they left happily.

After dinner, Lu Jiaxin said to Xing Ziyang, “The two cleaners hired this morning were dismissed by Aunt Mei, and new ones need to be found again. In the meantime, I’ll trouble you all to clean the house.”

Xing Ziyang readily agreed.

Lu Jiaxin hired six bodyguards, two nursing staff, two chefs, and two helpers for Gu Xiuxiu, as well as an assistant for Aunt Mei, making a total of thirteen people.

Handing the list to Aunt Mei, Lu Jiaxin said, “If we are short of people, communicate with Tong Yu and recruit more. Right now, in the Forty-Nine City, there are many people and few job positions, so it’s quite easy to hire.”

Aunt Mei hesitated and said, “Miss Cousin, isn’t the salary for these people a bit too low?”

The six bodyguards, when calculated, were not even making a thousand Hong Kong Dollars each per month, and the nursing staff and chefs were also making less than half of what their counterparts would in Hong Kong.

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, “Aunt Mei, this is the Forty-Nine City, where the cost of living is much lower than in Hong Kong. One hundred and fifty thousand Hong Kong Dollars a month here can offer a life like that of the gods.”

The salaries and benefits of these staff members, along with all other expenses, were all paid for from Gu Xiuxiu’s monthly living expenses. Such a substantial living allowance in Hong Kong would allow for a very comfortable life, not to mention in the Forty-Nine City.

With labor and prices so cheap here, living here can save a lot of money. Of course, saving money is secondary, the key is that there is plenty of space to move around here, so the old lady does not have to stay in the backyard all day long.

Lu Jiaxin said, “If Aunt is happy living here and is willing to come and stay for a while every year, then I will buy a bigger car next time, which will make traveling more convenient.”

Seeing that she had considered every aspect, Aunt Mei was very touched.

Around 7 o’clock, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Su Hongying, “Jiaxin, I just heard from Heyuan that you are back, come over for a meal at our house tomorrow.”

Lu Jiaxin politely declined, “Aunt Su, I’m sorry, but I have classes the day after tomorrow and need to catch a flight back to Hong Kong in the morning. This return was also in a rush. I arrived yesterday noon and have been busy until after five in the afternoon.”

“What were you busy with?”

“My aunt came with me this time, and she is going to stay in the Forty-Nine City for a while. I had to make all the arrangements. This morning, I went to visit the tombs again, just non-stop busy like a spinning top.”

Su Hongying said, “Then I will visit Madam Guh tomorrow.”

Lu Jiaxin did not refuse. She was well aware of her aunt’s situation and just needed to remind Aunt Mei in the morning to pay extra attention.

“When will you come back next time?”

“I will be back in July.”

Su Hongying said with a smile, “Jiaxin, you must come over for a meal when you return in July, otherwise Aunt Su won’t be pleased.”

“I will definitely come.”

The next morning, Lu Jiaxin left Aunt Su’s phone number with Aunt Mei, instructing, “If you can’t find me and my older brother can’t solve it either, call this number.”

Su Hongying would help with anything as long as it wasn’t illegal or against the rules, but such favors should be avoided if possible.

Just as she was about to leave the house, Lu Jiajie arrived, “Jiaxin, I came to see you off.”

Lu Jiaxin did not refuse. Over the past year, not only had the two children become more sensible, but Lu Jiajie had also matured and become more responsible than before.

“Let’s go!”

On the way to the airport, Lu Jiajie briefly recounted his experiences over the past six months.

Lu Jiaxin listened for the most part, only occasionally interjecting a comment.

Upon arriving at the airport, Lu Jiaxin said, “In the Forty-nine City, try to make more time for the children. On a day as lovely as today, you could take them to the park to enjoy the spring and fly kites.”

The impact of divorce on children is significant. She was in college when her parents divorced, yet it still took her quite a while to come to terms with the reality. Whenever she saw parents with their children, she would reminisce about the happy times when her family of three was together.

Lu Jiajie nodded again and again.

Two days later, Lu Jiazong and Second Sister-in-law Lu went to Lu Hongjun to talk about the house issues, “Jiaxin said to let Shanzi and his family live in the house, so the kids can have it easier when going to school.”

Nearby there was a primary school and a kindergarten, which was perfect since Niuniu was about to start primary school and Gou Dan was set to attend kindergarten. As for the issue of possibly not getting them into the schools, they would figure out a solution once they moved in.

Lu Hongjun didn’t like Second Sister-in-law Lu, and since Huang Jianshe and his wife were currently living in the house, how could he just give it to Shanzi: “The family building belongs to me. I let Jianshe live there, so he stays.”

Second Sister-in-law Lu shot back without hesitation, “The family building is yours, there’s no disputing that, but you signed an agreement with Jiaxin back then. She said that if you break the agreement, she would sell the house, and then you’d have no choice but to move back into the family building.”

Lu Hongjun’s face turned red with anger.

Suddenly, Lu Jiazong spoke up, “Third Uncle, Shanzi is the eldest grandson of our Lu Family, and Gou Dan is the eldest great-grandson. Would you really prefer to give the house to outsiders rather than to our own eldest grandson and great-grandson?”

“Third Uncle, when you’re six feet under one day, won’t you be worried about our ancestors blaming you?”

Second Sister-in-law Lu looked at Lu Jiazong, shocked. Was this her typically docile husband, capable of such assertive words?

After a long pause, Lu Hongjun said, “I’ll go back and discuss with Sufen to see if Jianshe can vacate the house.”

Lu Jiazong nodded and continued, “Nannan is starting the first grade next semester, and Gou Dan is also beginning kindergarten. Third Uncle, we don’t really know anyone, could you see if there’s any way to help the kids get into school?”

Lu Hongjun waved his hand dismissively, “I got it. You all head back now!”

Once they were out of the alley, Second Sister-in-law Lu whispered, asking, “Who taught you to say those things?”

Lu Jiazong replied, “No one taught me, Shanzi and Gou Dan are indeed the eldest grandson and great-grandson of the Lu Family. Wife, in reality, Third Uncle does care about the Lu family’s bloodline and the continuation of our line. In future, don’t go head-to-head with him; it doesn’t do us any good.”

Second Sister-in-law Lu, looking wary, asked, “What are you planning?”

Lu Jiazong didn’t hide his intentions, “I want something from Third Uncle’s hands. Wife, I may not have the ability of my older brother or Jiajie, but I have three sons…”

Upon hearing this, Second Sister-in-law Lu immediately understood he was still considering adoption; she said, “You heard what Jiaxin said, let’s drop the idea.”

“If I don’t try, that Huang family will end up benefiting instead.”

“But the problem is, even if we are willing to adopt a son to the Third branch, he may not give his assets to our son. And with his temperament, I’m afraid it could harm the child.”

Lu Jiazong’s point was, how could they know it wouldn’t work without trying?

Knowing she couldn’t dissuade him, Second Sister-in-law Lu laid down her terms: “Do as you wish, but you must ensure that it won’t harm our children, or I won’t let it go.”

“Don’t worry, I wouldn’t harm our children.”

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