Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 465 - Chapter 465 Chapter 453 Hu Huihui (1)

Chapter 465: Chapter 453 Hu Huihui (1) Chapter 465: Chapter 453 Hu Huihui (1) Zong Shimeng thought ending the engagement was for the best; otherwise, there might be a scandal of an illegitimate child even before the wedding, which would be utterly nauseating. However, when she thought of the Yu Family, her words carried a touch of sadness, “If she insists on breaking off the engagement, the Yu Family will cut off her credit cards.”

For girls like them, if their own family didn’t back them up, they had nowhere to turn when bullied by their husband’s family. Thinking of this only strengthened her resolve to start a children’s clothing business.

Lu Jiaxin felt that powerful families, besides cutting off credit cards, had no other tricks up their sleeve, “She’s working now and has a salary; she can support herself.”

Zong Shimeng was not optimistic, “Before, Meitong would casually buy bags that cost thousands or even ten thousand yuan. Now, with a monthly salary of four to five thousand yuan, how can that be enough?”

Lu Jiaxin thought differently, saying, “There are gains for every loss. If you want to live a life of luxury, you have to agree to marry Fu Ye and subsequently tolerate his infidelities. If you want a comfortable and carefree life, you work hard and support yourself. It all depends on what Sister Meitong chooses.”

But Yu Meitong had already made her choice by taking the first step to work at Five Auspicious Jewelry. The next step was merely overcoming the downfall from a rich girl to an ordinary employee, and eventually, she would be free from her family’s control.

Zong Shimeng said, “Meitong must have been influenced by you to make this resolution.”

This took Lu Jiaxin by surprise, “Influenced by me? What have I done exactly?”

Zong Shimeng smiled and said, “You don’t need to do anything special; just the way Nie Zhan treats you is enough to show the way. Jiaxin, sometimes I’m quite envious of you, starting such a big business with such confidence when you speak.”

Though envious, she wasn’t jealous; after all, it was Lu Jiaxin’s capability that got her there, and there was no second one like her in all of Hong Kong.

After having lunch together, Lu Jiaxin headed back. Zong Shimeng didn’t go home but went back to buy things for children.

When she got home and knew that Hu Zhifeng had returned to the room, she went upstairs with her purchases and saw him changing clothes.

Zong Shimeng approached to help him straighten out his clothes, and asked, “Zhifeng, I remember you had dinner with Su Heyuan. What was your impression of him?”

Hu Zhifeng was surprised, “Quite good, why do you suddenly ask about him?”

Zong Shimeng said with a smile, “Jiaxin told me that Su Heyuan saw Huihui at Good Fortune Here last time and fell in love at first sight. Knowing that she knows me, he asked her to introduce him. Jiaxin refused several times but finally told me because she couldn’t dissuade him.”

Hu Zhifeng was astonished, “Su Heyuan has fallen for Huihui?”

Seeing her expression, Zong Shimeng wasn’t pleased, “Our Huihui is kind and filial, and she graduated from Columbia University. Although Su Heyuan is quite capable, he only has a middle school education and his foundation is weak.”

Hu Zhifeng chuckled lightly, “Of course, my Huihui is wonderful. I just thought Su Heyuan was into more mature women, I didn’t expect him to fall for Huihui.”

Although Su Heyuan was a middle school graduate, he spoke very good English, with a genuine London accent. It was clear that he was well-educated, even without a diploma.

Hearing his words of praise for Su Heyuan, Zong Shimeng suggested, “How about we arrange to play golf with Jiaxin and Nie Zhan sometime, and let Huihui meet Su Heyuan?”

Hu Zhifeng said there was no rush, “I’ve only met Su Heyuan twice, and I had a good impression. However, this is a matter for a lifetime, I will call Ah Zhan tomorrow.”

Zong Shimeng nodded.

Hu Zhifeng remembered the favor Fu Ye asked of him, “Miss Yu wants to break off the engagement. You try to persuade her, after all, you know each other well and have been in a relationship for three years.”

Immediately upon hearing this, it was clear it was Fu Ye asking through her husband. Zong Shimeng flatly refused, saying, “Last month, Meitong saw him being intimate with a young woman. He didn’t apologize and even lost his temper. Zhifeng, men having to socialize and put on an act is understandable, but to humiliate his fiancee like that, I can’t broach the subject.”

“Fu Ye told me it was a misunderstanding,” he said.

Zong Shimeng’s eyes flashed with a hint of disgust, “Meitong said it’s not just once; it can’t possibly be a misunderstanding every time! He humiliated Meitong like that, and now that she wants to call off the engagement, isn’t it exactly what he wants? Then why doesn’t he call it off?”

Seeing her unwilling to help persuade, Hu Zhifeng changed the subject.

The next morning, Hu Zhifeng called Nie Zhan to inquire about Su Heyuan. Coming to Hong Kong penniless and having established two companies in four years, he still admired him a lot.

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhan immediately understood what was going on, “His character is not an issue, and he’s very dedicated to his relationships. The only drawback is his family background isn’t that impressive.”

Hu Zhifeng, upon hearing this, felt reassured and said with a smile, “We haven’t gathered for quite a while. Let’s play golf together on Saturday, and remember to bring your younger sister along.”

“Alright, I’ll bring Su Heyuan along.”

Nie Zhan immediately called Lu Jiaxin and told her about Hu Zhifeng’s invitation to play golf on Saturday. He even teased her, saying this match-making should succeed.

Lu Jiaxin retorted with a laugh, “Don’t talk nonsense. It’s Big Brother Su who’s interested in Miss Hu of the Hu Family and asked me to set them up, not me trying to be a matchmaker. I haven’t even gotten married myself, what kind of matchmaker would I be?”

On Friday, Yu Meitong came to find Lu Jiaxin, and the first thing she said when she saw her was, “Jiaxin, can you ask Nie Zhan not to fire me, please?”

Lu Jiaxin’s expression instantly turned sour, “What happened?”

“Fu Ye threatened me; he said if I insist on calling off the engagement, he’ll have Nie Zhan fire me…”

Pausing for a moment, Yu Meitong took Lu Jiaxin’s hand earnestly and said, “My mom has frozen my cards, and I’m currently sharing a small apartment with a colleague. Although life isn’t as comfortable as before, I feel more at peace and sleep better at night. Jiaxin, can you ask Nie Zhan not to fire me? I really love this job.”

Although the job now only pays a little over five thousand yuan a month, with her colleagues’ money-saving strategies, it’s enough to support herself. And if Nie Zhan were to fire her, other jewelry companies in Hong Kong wouldn’t hire her.

Lu Jiaxin comforted her, “Don’t worry. As long as you work hard and don’t violate company policies, no one can fire you, not even Nie Zhan.”

Yu Meitong let out a sigh of relief and then said, “Jiaxin, all my friends think I’m asking for trouble and tell me not to be stubborn, but I truly love my current life.”

Her meals are lunchboxes that cost around ten yuan; she lives in a room smaller than her previous bathroom, but no longer has to put up with being mistreated or endure a fiance who’s a womanizer.

Lu Jiaxin said, “Sister Meitong, you have a talent for jewelry design. As long as you keep working hard like this, you’ll definitely become an outstanding jewelry designer one day.”

“Really?”

“Of course, it’s true. You need to have confidence in yourself.”

Yu Meitong hugged her, choking up, “Jiaxin, thank you; you’re the first person who has supported and encouraged me.”

Lu Jiaxin patted her back, smiling, “Sister Meitong, you’re amazing. You can live a good life without relying on your family or a man.”

Tears fell uncontrollably from Yu Meitong’s eyes, “Thank you, thank you, Jiaxin.”

After Yu Meitong had calmed down, Lu Jiaxin gave her ten thousand yuan in cash. Seeing Yu Meitong hesitate to accept it, she said, “You’ve just started this month, and you won’t get paid until next month. How do you plan to get through the rest of this half month?”

Yu Meitong shook her head, “I sold the designer bag I was using for eight thousand yuan. I paid half a year’s rent, and I have three thousand left, which is enough to last me until payday.”

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