Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 635 - 618: Matchmaking (1)

Chapter 635: Chapter 618: Matchmaking (1)

September 14 is Mid-Autumn Festival, and Old Master Nie hopes Lu Jiaxin can come to the old house for the celebration. Although Nie Manli considers her husband first, she is also very filial, bringing their three children back to accompany the old master during the Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn Festivals.

Nie Zhan flatly refused, saying, "Jiaxin doesn’t like environments that are too noisy, I’ll just spend Mid-Autumn with her."

Old Master Nie didn’t dwell on it: "I’ve heard about your future father-in-law. Ah Zhan, no matter how busy you are, you should visit him; otherwise, the Lu Family might doubt your sincerity towards Jiaxin."

He didn’t know why Lu Hongjun was arrested, but since the case was over and he wasn’t sentenced, he didn’t ask much more, as it wasn’t necessary. They were in Hong Kong, and his grandson wasn’t following a political career, so it didn’t matter.

Nie Zhan didn’t say that Lu Jiaxin wouldn’t let him go, and Old Master Nie, who was old-fashioned, liked obedient children: "Grandpa, I am really too busy at the moment. I’ve already arranged with Jiaxin to visit my father-in-law in the Forty-nine City on Friday."

Old Master Nie nodded, saying, "We didn’t go through the formal engagement process, so apologies must be made to your father-in-law. It’s also because of my poor health. Otherwise, I would have gone with you." NovelFire

Nie Zhan nodded.

The day before Mid-Autumn Festival, Zong Shimeng invited Lu Jiaxin and Yu Meitong for a shopping spree. As the weather was about to cool down in October, she was making a big purchase. But unlike before, she only bought clothes for the elderly and children.

Yu Meitong laughed and said, "Sister Shimeng, why didn’t you also buy clothes for your husband?"

"He has someone to help him with that, so I don’t have to worry about it."

Lu Jiaxin asked puzzled, "Didn’t you say she was going to Australia? Why hasn’t she gone? Are you changing your mind and planning to go now?"

Zong Shimeng gave a smile, but it carried a mocking sense: "She said she’s waiting for the child to be born before going. Who doesn’t know her little game? She thinks that once the child is born, Zhifeng won’t bear to let them go to Australia."

"My mother-in-law told me that if he doesn’t keep the promise to let that woman and the child go to Australia, 5% of his shares will be transferred to Kai Kai, so now I’d rather they didn’t go to Australia."

Although the shares would still be managed by Hu Zhifeng, when the child turned twenty and joined the company, he would manage the shares himself.

Yu Meitong was taken aback by her change, but it was a good thing: "Sister Shimeng, it’s good that you’ve figured it out. Men, once you understand them, are really nothing much."

Zong Shimeng was afraid of affecting her views on relationships: "Good men still exist, indeed. The older generation, like my father-in-law, treats my mother-in-law very well; and in the younger ones, Nie Zhan and Tao Yong are both quite dedicated in relationships."

After breaking up with Shi Xinyu, Tao Yong hasn’t dated anyone and is focused on his career. Meanwhile, Shi Xinyu has already married and even gotten pregnant.

Hearing this, Lu Jiaxin casually said, "Meitong, there are two pretty good ones at Wansheng Real Estate. One graduated from Columbia and is a marketing manager, 31 this year, looks decent, but is a workaholic; the other, a graduate from London Business School, is an assistant manager in investment, 30 years old, handsome, meticulous, and sociable. Both have decent family backgrounds and careers."

In Hong Kong, unlike the Mainland, most young people don’t live with their parents even if they can’t afford a house; they’d prefer to rent outside.

Yu Meitong definitely did not want a workaholic, as such people might not be seen even once a month with their work schedule. She asked about the second one: "What’s his annual salary, and how does he look? What do his parents do for work?"

Lu Jiaxin took out a photo from her bag, a work photo showing him in a suit looking quite handsome: "His name is Jiang Yuanjiu, his father was a firefighter and is now semi-retired; his mother works as an accountant at a company. The family has three children, he’s the second; his older brother is a member of the Flying Tigers Squad, and his sister-in-law is also a police officer. His younger sister is studying medicine abroad. I found out his parents are very loving, and the family has good relationships."

Yu Meitong was quite satisfied with Jiang Yuanjiu and his family background, smilingly expressing her willingness to meet.

Zong Shimeng also thought it was fine, but considered her father’s character: "Meitong, your father wants you to marry into a family that matches yours. You should talk with him about it."

Yu Meitong waved her hand to indicate it’s unnecessary: "Both my older brothers want to emigrate, and they’ve been persuading my parents for so long that they finally agreed to the idea."

Zong Shimeng frowned and asked, "Emigrate? What about your family company?"

Yu Meitong looked at Lu Jiaxin and said with a smile: "They’re planning to sell it off. Jiaxin, I remember you saying you wanted to start a cosmetics business; if you’re interested in our family’s jewelry and cosmetics, you could talk to them."

Lu Jiaxin shook her head: "Your company is too small."

Even if their jewelry and cosmetics companies were to be acquired, it would be a matter for the relevant department to discuss. If she were to agree with Meitong in advance, Father Yu might raise the price arbitrarily.

After the stock market crash in May, the real estate market also plummeted, with the average decline now exceeding 40%. She suspected Meitong’s brothers didn’t believe in the Mainland’s economy, so they slowly boiled the frog to persuade Father Yu to emigrate.

Yu Meitong smiled: "True, you’re now the richest woman in Hong Kong, and can’t be bothered with companies valued under a billion."

This was the task assigned by her father, so she tentatively asked. If declined, she’d have an excuse to report back. Alas, if they really emigrated, she’d have to fly to Australia to visit them if she missed them.

After a meeting, Wang Shi stopped Jiang Yuanjiu and waited for others to leave before asking, "Manager Jiang, I remember you’re single, right?"

Jiang Yuanjiu was a bit puzzled but nodded, indicating he’s currently single.

Wang Shi said, "Manager Jiang, the boss’s wife has a friend, 27 years old, studied jewelry design, and works in the same profession. She’s beautiful and competent. If you’re interested, we can introduce you."

Jiang Yuanjiu asked with a smile: "Secretary Wang, why would someone with such good conditions be introduced to me?"

As far as he knew, Wang Shi was also single, and not grabbing the opportunity for himself but instead introducing her to him, he was very suspicious of what might be wrong with this girl.

Wang Shi said blankly: "I just want to focus on work and not on dating right now."

Jiang Yuanjiu agreed with a smile. Whether it works out or not, he should respect the boss’s wife’s face; otherwise, considering how much the boss cared for his wife, it might be hard for him to advance in the future.

This change was quite significant, but it was within his expectations. After giving him Yu Meitong’s contact number, Wang Shi said, "Little Jiang, I hope you succeed."

To which Jiang Yuanjiu replied, "Manager, matters of the heart depend on fate."

The boss’s wife had spoken, so he had to meet. If they hit it off, he’d pursue her, and with this connection, he would rise quickly in the real estate company. If they didn’t, it wouldn’t be worth sacrificing lifelong happiness for career advancement. If the boss’s wife blamed him, there’d be nothing he could do.