Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 418 - Chapter 418 Chapter 407 The Frustrated Tang Sufen

Chapter 418: Chapter 407: The Frustrated Tang Sufen Chapter 418: Chapter 407: The Frustrated Tang Sufen Lu Jiaxin gave Lu Shan a shop front, and since there was no particular secrecy, the rest of the Lu Family soon found out. Lu Jiaguang and his wife, as well as Lu Jiajie, were quite indifferent to this news; after all, Jiaxin had donated so much money, and she was still sponsoring impoverished students from the Lu Family Clan. Buying a shop front for Lu Shan seemed natural to them.

But Big Uncle Lu frowned upon hearing the news, “This child, both Shanzi and Da Mai are able-bodied. Why does she need to buy them a shop front? If they want one, they should earn it themselves.”

Big Aunt also felt this wasn’t right. One only cherishes what they’ve earned through hard work; getting handouts too often would cultivate a harmful habit for Shanzi and his wife.

Wang Xiaojie, aware of their concerns, made a special call to Second Sister-in-law Lu to ask about it. Upon learning the reason, she explained to the elderly couple, “Dad, Mom, there’s a reason for this. Just ease your minds; Jiaxin is very considerate and wouldn’t let the issues you worry about happen.”

“Dad, Mom, after earning money, Jiaxin has donated a lot to the orphanage. It’s because she feels sorry for those orphans and wants them to have a better life. But when it comes to our family, if someone’s in trouble, she’ll help, but she won’t give money or things for no reason.”

In the past, she had offered to lend money to Jiajie because they didn’t have a house to live in at the time, yet that good intention brought complaints from Ma Lili.

The old couple thought it over and agreed.

Wang Xiaojie continued, “Dad, Mom, Jiaxin is encouraging Lu Ping to pursue postgraduate studies, and she even said that once he graduates, she’ll support him in applying for universities abroad. If he gets accepted, she’ll cover all of his tuition and living expenses for studying abroad.”

This time Big Uncle Lu didn’t object. Giving money and things might make one lazy, but supporting education to gain skills is good for the children’s future.

Big Uncle Lu said, “Let Lu Ping study hard. He must get into a university abroad. By learning skills overseas, he can come back and serve his country.”

He didn’t want the family’s children settling abroad, believing it to be disrespectful to their ancestors. But going abroad to learn and giving back to society was something he wholeheartedly supported.

Wang Xiaojie said with a smile, “Dad, Mom, it’s enough that you both know about this; don’t tell Pingping. Jiaxin has already mentioned this to him, and now, without our prompting, he’s studying very diligently.”

Big Aunt said, “You should remind Pingping often of his cousin’s kindness. She bought him a watch, supplements, and promised to pay for his education. Which aunt takes care of someone like that?”

Wang Xiaojie agreed to do so.

With this talk, the old couple felt much more relaxed, and afterward, Big Uncle Lu went to find Lu Hongjun to tell him about this matter.

Big Uncle Lu said, “You accused Jiaxin of seeking fame and ignoring the family while pandering to outsiders. Old Third, the one neglecting the family for outsiders is you, not Jiaxin.”

Having served as the village secretary for over twenty years, Big Uncle Lu’s awareness was quite high. He felt that Lu Jiaxin having the capacity to give back to society was commendable. At the same time, she was also lifting up the family, making their lives more prosperous, and that was enough. He would’ve scolded her if she simply handed out money and goods.

Lu Hongjun’s first reaction was disbelief, “Big brother, you’re telling me Jiaxin gave Shanzi a shop front, are you pulling my leg?”

Big Uncle Lu felt that if he continued living in the Forty-nine City, his younger brother would eventually infuriate him to death, “The shop front is already registered under Shanzi’s name, how could this be fake? No wonder Jiaxin is unwilling to forgive you, even I wouldn’t bother with you. You’re generous to strangers but stingy with your own children.”

Lu Hongjun saw him gasping for breath and didn’t dare to say more, “Big brother, don’t be angry. Jiaxin is a good kid, and she’s generous with the family. It was my fault for misjudging her.”

Upon hearing this, Big Uncle Lu’s anger subsided somewhat, “Jiaxin took care of Jiazong’s family and made their life prosperous. It’s also because they remember Jiaxin’s kindness that Jiazong’s wife agreed to the adoption of Shanzi. Otherwise, given what you’ve done before, she would never have agreed.”

Lu Hongjun didn’t refute this. At that time, he had gone along with Big Uncle Lu’s suggestion to adopt Shanzi, but he hadn’t really held out much hope, because he felt that Second Sister-in-law Lu would not agree. To his surprise, she didn’t object.

Big Uncle Lu said, “Third brother, Jiaxin is the most successful child in our Lu family. She also takes care of the family; if Jiaguang and Jiajie ever run into trouble, she won’t ignore them. Even for Pingping and Anan, with her guidance they’ll have good prospects.”

“Third brother, Jiaxin has already done well enough. You, as her father, should not make things difficult for her anymore, or I’ll be the first to disagree.”

By now, Lu Hongjun wouldn’t dare to make things difficult for Lu Jiaxin. Not to mention Big Uncle Lu and Big Aunt, even his nephews and great-nephews would turn against him if he tried. It had to be said, it was this girl’s skill.

Lu Hongjun immediately took a stand, “Big brother, I was blinded by greed before, but I won’t be anymore. If I fail to live up to your expectations, you can beat me with your walking stick, and I won’t run.”

The anger in Big Uncle Lu’s heart vanished like smoke in the air.

Tang Sufen soon heard about this matter. She was initially incredulous and even said to the auntie who told her, “Real estate is so expensive nowadays, how could that be possible?”

The auntie said with a smile, “I asked your niece-in-law, and she admitted it herself. Sufen, with Miss Lu being so generous, you’re really fortunate.”

She said Sufen was fortunate verbally, but actually, she looked down on her. Who in the whole alley didn’t know this woman married Old Lu just for the money and the house? Although they looked down on her, they were also envious that she could live with her children in such a spacious house, unlike them, with over a dozen family members crammed into two rooms.

Tang Sufen felt incredibly aggrieved upon hearing this. Initially thinking Lu Jiaxin was easy to manipulate, she later realized that this girl was far more scheming. Knowing that she couldn’t outcompete her, she pushed the big house and that shrew out, saying it was to buy a big house for Old Lu to live in. But she knew that house was bought by Jiaxin, and it was in her name; once Old Lu passed away, she would definitely take it back, while the family compound’s property was being occupied by Lu Shan’s family, impossible to reclaim.

She had caused trouble before and even threatened divorce, but to her surprise, Old Lu changed his attitude and actually agreed to it. She was just using it to threaten Old Lu in hopes of a compromise, not really wanting a divorce. Her youngest daughter and son were still in school, and her eldest took up those two rooms and refused to leave, so she had no choice but to promise that her second son would save money to buy a place for the young couple. If she divorced now, the younger two couldn’t continue their studies, and the promise made to her second son would be unfulfilled. More importantly, once she divorced, she would have to move out and rent a place with no money to do so.

When Lu Hongjun returned from walking his birds in the park, Tang Sufen asked, “I heard that Jiaxin bought a shop for Shanzi; is that true?”

Lu Hongjun hung the two orioles under the eaves and said with a smile, “It’s true, I’ve seen the shop and not only is the location great, but the space is large as well.”

“It’s so big, that must have cost quite a bit of money, right?”

Lu Hongjun nodded, “Yes, I inquired around and even a smaller shop nearby costs over seventy thousand. With this shop, Shanzi doesn’t have to go help out at Xiushui Street anymore and can open his own noodle shop.”

Tang Sufen’s eyes reddened with jealousy, “Old Lu, what kind of business does Jiaxin do to have so much money?”

Lu Hongjun played with the birds casually and said, “She’s in the clothing and foreign trade business. She has a talent for clothing design, and now she makes good money in the foreign trade business.”

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