Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 386 - Chapter 386 Chapter 375 Buy Buy Buy (2)

Chapter 386: Chapter 375 Buy, Buy, Buy (2) Chapter 386: Chapter 375 Buy, Buy, Buy (2) The building was bought, and Lu Jiaxin was so happy that as they left the Hongji Building, she said, “Nie Zhan, I’m going to treat you to a big meal today.”

“Don’t you have to go to class this afternoon?”

Lu Jiaxin chuckled at that, “No need, my teacher gave me the day off.”

“Your counselor is that nice?”

Lu Jiaxin explained the reason, “If I had known he would be so shocked, I would have made up some excuse. Never mind about that, where do you think we should go eat?”

Nie Zhan also felt that such a great occasion should be properly celebrated, “Let’s eat at home! We can invite Su Heyuan and Feng Qinglei over, and if you don’t mind, I’ll call a couple more friends.”

As soon as Lu Jiaxin heard that, she understood his intentions were to introduce her to his friends. She had previously refused because she wanted a few days of tranquility, but now that she was starting a business, she could not avoid social interactions.

“Let’s not do it today. They might have other plans. Either Saturday or Sunday, invite all your friends over, and we’ll have a lively party.”

Nie Zhan nodded, “Okay.”

Lu Jiaxin took his arm, her face beaming with joy as she said, “I bought a building and I’m preparing to purchase a large amount of property. There will surely be many rumors going around…”

“Are you afraid they’re going to say that you made so much money because of me?”

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “No, if anyone asks, you don’t have to explain anything; let them say what they will.”

Nie Zhan understood and said with a smile, “What’s there to explain? Making a fortune by trading foreign currencies is a skill.”

Lu Jiaxin couldn’t help but laugh.

Lu Jiaxin had bought a commercial building, and the general manager of Xinxin Real Estate, Tan Gang, had also bought six storefronts and two luxury apartments in these days and had his eye on an office building, but the price was not yet agreed upon.

With such major moves by Xinxin Real Estate, it was difficult to go unnoticed. Nie Jingwen found Nie Zhan and asked, “I heard that Hongji Building sold for a little over 2.6 billion, and the payment was made within three days. Ah Zhan, I did not hear about Miss Lu taking a loan from any bank?”

Nie Zhan said with a smile, “I helped her make a big profit through foreign exchange trading. After buying the Hongji Building, she still had plenty left, enough to buy many more quality properties.”

Since Jiaxin did not want people to know what investments she had made, this excuse was the best. And his saying this would also stave off much of other people’s envy.

Nie Jingwen was very surprised, “I remember you told Grandfather that you made more than 60 million greenbacks trading foreign currency. Could it be that she made that much too?”

Nie Zhan said with a smile, “I had a capital of 50 million greenbacks, used five times leverage, and bought and sold in rotation, making a total of 100 million greenbacks. She had less capital than me but took greater risks, using twenty times leverage, and after buying and selling in rotation, she made over 100 million greenbacks.”

Nie Jingwen raised his voice, “How much?”

Nie Zhan casually mentioned an amount, “She made a net profit of 100 million greenbacks and says that holding on to the money makes her uneasy and she wants to spend it all. She’s busy with her studies and doesn’t have time to do business, so she’s thinking about buying more properties to collect rent.”

Nie Jingwen was utterly astonished. What did 100 million greenbacks represent? Converted to Hong Kong Dollars, that was 780 million. Excluding company shares, his own personal wealth was just a little over three billion.

Regaining his composure, Nie Jingwen spoke, “Ah Zhan, could you help me persuade Miss Lu to open an account at our bank? It would be even better if she could deposit all her money with us.”

Without a second thought, Nie Zhan refused, “After I moved out of the family home, there have been many rumors, but Jiaxin knows it’s because my aunt disapproves of her and wants me to meet other potential partners.”

“Furthermore, Nie Jingshu’s wife has been slandering Jiaxin, claiming the jewelry she deposited in the bank is fake–she’s aware of this too.”

“Brother, you’ve met Jiaxin three times and should be able to sense that she has a strong personality. My aunt disapproves of her and wants us to break up, and Nie Jingshu’s wife is tarnishing her reputation; with her temperament, she would never deposit her money in our bank.”

“By the way, those antiques and jewelry, Jiaxin might claim them back in advance. She’s very repelled by our family members and will likely transfer her valuables to another bank.”

Nie Jingwen’s face darkened, with each one holding him back, “Ah Zhan, that woman–grandfather has already asked Jingshu to divorce her, otherwise, he will expel him from the family register.”

Nie Jingshu’s Hotel incurred a substantial loss, and his private assets are almost gone, rendering his hotel shares worthless. If he’s expelled from the family register, not only will he lose the family dividends, but his children will also miss out on any benefits in the future.

Nie Zhan was somewhat surprised. If grandfather made such a statement, Nie Jingshu would most likely be unable to withstand the pressure and would get a divorce.

Seeing a shift in his expression, Nie Jingwen said, “You’re dating Miss Lu, and in the eyes of outsiders, that makes us one family. If she redeems her items in advance and transfers them to another bank, some might use this as an opportunity to damage our company’s interests.”

Discussing emotional ties with this brother was less effective than talking about interests.

It wasn’t an impossibility either. Nie Zhan said, “I can persuade Jiaxin to keep her jewelry and antiques in our bank’s safe deposit. As for the rest, I’m unable to offer my help.”

Nie Jingwen knew it wasn’t that he couldn’t help; he just didn’t want to. Or perhaps, he was extremely discontent with his mother and Jingshu.

Quickly adjusting his approach, Nie Jingwen spoke, “Ah Zhan, I know my mother was wrong before, but she now realizes her mistake. A few days ago, she even asked me to inquire when you would bring Miss Lu over to our house for a visit. If you do bring Miss Lu, you’ll need to inform her in advance so the kitchen can prepare dishes she likes.”

Nie Manli had changed her attitude towards Lu Jiaxin once she found out she was ‘greenbacks’ and was exceptionally skilled in business. She even told Eldest Madam He to get along well with Lu Jiaxin in the future, as a harmonious relationship between sisters-in-law would make the bond between brothers even stronger. Eldest Madam He sighed in relief privately–had she not changed, this would have caused a rift between the two brothers.

Nie Zhan asked skeptically, “Did my aunt really say this?”

Seeing his expression, Nie Jingwen felt that there was still a chance to salvage the situation, “Ah Zhan, my mom really knows she was wrong and even said she wants to apologize to Miss Lu.”

Nie Zhan believed his brother wouldn’t lie to him, mainly because it couldn’t be faked–if their aunt’s attitude hadn’t changed, she would lecture him upon his return, and the lie would fall apart: “There’s no need for an apology, as long as aunt truly knows her mistake and corrects it from now on. As for bringing Jiaxin to the family home, it’s too soon, at least until after she graduates from college.”

Knowing Jiaxin would be unwilling, he wouldn’t bring up the matter now.

Nie Jingwen was surprised but said no more. It was understandable for Lu Jiaxin, being young, to not want to meet the elders. When he was dating at eighteen, he also didn’t want his girlfriend’s family to know about him. It wasn’t about shirking responsibility, but rather that at such a young age, he hadn’t even considered marriage.