Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 426 - Chapter 426 Chapter 415 New Ideas

Chapter 426: Chapter 415 New Ideas Chapter 426: Chapter 415 New Ideas Lu Jiaxin’s housewarming party featured a buffet, which was both sanitary and accommodating to everyone’s taste. The chef was also someone Nie Zhan had requested from Good Fortune Here.

After lunch, the guests had all gradually left. Shi Xinyu pulled her hand before leaving and said with a smile, “Jiaxin, next Thursday is Sister Meitong’s birthday, let’s gather again on that day.”

Lu Jiaxin didn’t refuse, she smiled and said, “Next week happens to be the start of the school term, I can come over in the evening, but I can’t make it during the day.”

After the start of the school term, gatherings could only be on weekends or holidays.

Shi Xinyu started laughing herself: “I would have forgotten if you hadn’t mentioned it. Sister Meitong, how about we arrange the party in the evening then?”

Yu Meitong naturally had no objections. Although Nie Zhan had established a jewelry brand before her, he had early plans and the resources to match, so there was nothing to say about that. She was just envious that Lu Jiaxin was so fortunate, with Nie Zhan accommodating her in everything, unlike herself, who never got Fu Ye’s support in what she did.

They chatted a bit more, and then they left with their husbands or boyfriends. The last to leave were the Su Heyuan brothers. Before leaving, Su Heming said to Lu Jiaxin, “Let’s go eat at Little Days tomorrow noon.”

Lu Jiaxin really couldn’t get herself to like sashimi: “French cuisine, Italian cuisine, or Good Fortune Here is all fine, but I’ll pass on Little Days’ cooking, I don’t like it.”

As soon as Su Heming heard this, he immediately switched to Italian cuisine: “Then see you tomorrow.”

After sending everyone off, Lu Jiaxin finally relaxed: “Miao Na, ask Sister Li to prepare that herbal pack for me, my feet are sore and I could use a foot soak later.”

“Okay.”

Nie Zhan took Lu Jiaxin to the back garden. Lu Jiaxin sat on the swing chair, rocking back and forth as she said, “Ah Zhan, I think your brother’s proposal today was very good.”

Nie Zhan was surprised to hear her say that: “He’s made nine films, and each one was a flop, all the money the family gave him went into them. If you design costumes for his movies, it will affect your reputation.”

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Lu Jiaxin explained: “I’m not talking about designing costumes for the actors in his movie, I’m talking about using the movies to advertise.”

When Nie Zhan heard this, he knew she had a new idea: “Let’s hear it.”

Lu Jiaxin’s idea was that they invest in making a movie or TV series, where the actors would wear clothing from Qirui and Green Forest, as well as jewelry from Five Auspicious.

Nie Zhan said, “If the movie or TV series doesn’t take off, the loss could be big.”

Having seen many movies in her previous life, and occasionally going to the cinema after she arrived in Hong Kong, Lu Jiaxin noticed that female actors in Hong Kong films were basically used as foils for the male leads. She said, “We won’t shoot martial arts or romance films, let’s do a professional drama series.”

“A professional drama series?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said: “For example, if the protagonist is a female lawyer, then we’ll weave the plot around her life, relationships, and profession. When I get back, I’ll write a rough storyline, and then hire a professional screenwriter to flesh out the details. As for specialized knowledge, we still need to consult relevant experts.”

Thinking the idea was quite good, Nie Zhan said, “Then we can find a top screenwriter in the industry, and once the script is written, we’ll look for a director to film it.”

Of course, they couldn’t invest blindly; they had to read the script first. If the script was good, they would invite a well-known director to film it and select suitable actors–most likely, they wouldn’t lose money. Their main goal was advertising; as long as the movie broke even, that would be fine.

Feeling sweet inside, Lu Jiaxin asked, “Do you trust me that much?”

“Let’s give it a try. If the movie or TV series we produce becomes a hit, then our Five Auspicious Jewelry can also gain recognition,” Nie Zhan said with a smile. Hiring celebrities as spokespersons was also a way to use their fame to make the brand more widely known.

“I’ll start writing tomorrow.”

“Don’t worry, when inspiration strikes, write then.”

After talking for a while, Lu Jiaxin grew sleepy. Nie Zhan walked her upstairs to rest, and then he returned to the company to continue working. It must be said, he was a diligent boss.

In the evening, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Second Sister-in-law Lu. Hearing her voice, her heart skipped a beat.

Because international calls were expensive, Second Sister-in-law Lu wouldn’t call unless it was something important.

With a smile in her voice, Second Sister-in-law Lu said, “I’m fine; it’s just that Zao Hua wanted to say thanks to you. Hang on, I’ll pass the phone to her.”

Zao Hua took the phone, her voice trembling as she said, “Auntie, I got into People’s University, the finance department.”

One Sunday, when she went to buy daily necessities, she ran into that idiot with his mother and a young and beautiful woman. The woman’s belly was already bulging, looking to be about four or five months pregnant. The idiot was happily holding the woman’s hand and talking, while his mother had a smile all over her face. Only the woman’s face was devoid of any expression.

Seeing that scene, she shivered deeply. She had nightmares for three days in a row after that, waking up from each one with deep gratitude towards Lu Jiaxin. If it weren’t for her aunt, she would have been the one forced to marry the idiot and bear his children.

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “I heard from Second Sister-in-law; congratulations to you!”

Shaking her head, Zao Hua replied, “Auntie, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have been able to get into college. Auntie, I will work like an ox and a horse to repay you.”

Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, “No need to work that hard to repay me. I helped you because I hope that the country gains one more talented person. Study hard and serve the country well with your knowledge.”

Zao Hua planned to learn her skills well and work for Lu Jiaxin’s company in the future. That way, she could repay her aunt’s great kindness. However, knowing Lu Jiaxin would not agree, she didn’t voice it out, but secretly made up her mind about it.

Lu Jiaxin, thinking of her working in Peng City, asked, “How much money have you made after over a month of work?”

Without hesitation, Zao Hua said, “I’ve worked for forty-six days, I’ve made two thousand three hundred and eighty Yuan, and I’ve already paid back the money I owed Sister Xiao Qiu.”

Originally, Lu Jiaxin had said it was a sponsorship, and she didn’t need to repay the money. After learning from Second Sister-in-law Lu that Lu Jiaxin had donated a large sum of money to the orphanage, Zao Hua knew that even if she offered to repay for her three years of high school expenses, Lu Jiaxin would not accept it, so she didn’t mention repaying the money.

“Then study well. During winter and summer vacations, you can work in a foreign trade company; the salary could be several times higher.”

“Thank you, Auntie.”

Because international long-distance calls were expensive, after a few words, they hung up.

As soon as the call ended, Second Sister-in-law Lu gave a thumbs-up and praised, “Making over two thousand in just about forty days, Zao Hua, you are truly amazing.”

She knew Zao Hua had made quite a bit of money in Yangcheng City and guessed it might be more than a thousand but did not expect it to be that much. This goes to show that education is important–by being educated, one can earn more money.

Zao Hua wouldn’t tell the truth to just anyone, as money matters were sensitive. But since Second Sister-in-law Lu had asked, she spoke honestly, “What I made is considered very little. Those employees in foreign trade companies make four or five thousand a month, or even more. Once I have the experience, I’ll apply for jobs at the foreign trade companies.”

Hearing this, Second Sister-in-law Lu said, “You don’t need to work that hard. Once you graduate from university, the country will assign you a job. People’s University is a key school; the job you’ll be assigned will definitely be a good one.”

Having a university degree and getting a job assignment meant she wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of her life.

Zao Hua smiled but said nothing.