Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire
Chapter 643 - 626: Not Forgiveness

Chapter 643: Chapter 626: Not Forgiveness

Once Nie Zhan applied pressure, Guo Qinqin was immediately fired, and the relevant personnel were punished, while Lu Hongjun’s record of punishment was also removed.

Lu Jiaxin reluctantly accepted this outcome, but Lu Hongjun was quite happy.

After learning that his matter was recorded, Lu Hongjun blamed himself immensely, feeling that he had impacted the future of Gou Dan and Gou Sheng, the siblings. He even thought, if he had known earlier that old accounts would be brought up, he wouldn’t have adopted them, so as not to implicate the children in the future, preventing them from joining the military or government units.

He joyfully said, "When Shanzi comes, I’ll tell him the good news."

Lu Jiaxin, however, stopped him: "Gou Dan is still young, it will take seven or eight years for him to join the army or apply to college, there’s no need to say anything now, wait until he’s in high school and tell then."

Lu Hongjun didn’t understand why he couldn’t say.

Lu Jiaxin glanced at him and said, "You broke the law but didn’t receive any substantive punishment; what do you think they’ll think?"

Lu Hongjun truly hadn’t considered this issue.

Lu Jiaxin had lost faith in the Lu family members: "At that time, they might lose their reverence for the law, thinking I have great influence to smooth out incidents; that could harm them."

"Or they might think I have such influence that they could seek me to smooth things out if someone gets into trouble. I’m making it clear now; I won’t handle anything, no matter who it is."

She has her own matters to attend to and isn’t willing to deal with these trifling things. By speaking frankly upfront, no one would dare bother her later.

Lu Hongjun didn’t want to continue this topic, he said, "Jiaxin, I can now get out of bed and walk a few steps, and after another month, I can recover like a normal person."

"Speak straightforwardly, don’t beat around the bush."

Lu Hongjun expressed his desire to attend her engagement banquet: "If I don’t attend the engagement banquet, surely someone will gossip."

Considering his health, Lu Jiaxin originally hadn’t planned for him to attend, but since he proposed himself, she did not refuse: "Depending on your recovery progress, if you can walk on your own, I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up at that time."

Lu Hongjun let out a silent sigh of relief.

Lu Jiaxin continued, "Aside from Auntie’s salary and daily expenses, I’ll give you five hundred pocket money each month, to be increased with future inflation. However, if you still want to find a partner, the pocket money will be canceled."

Lu Hongjun waved his hand, saying, "I won’t find anyone anymore, I won’t."

Normally, if an elder wants to find a partner, support should be given, but having having had Ding Jing and Tang Sufen, everyone was terrified of him. Lu Jiaxin wasn’t afraid, but she was tired of always cleaning up after him.

Thinking that the two have been back for almost a week, Lu Hongjun asked, "When are you going back to Hong Kong?"

"Tomorrow at nine in the morning," Lu Jiaxin said. If it weren’t for pursuing the issue of falsified evidence, they should have returned last Sunday. Due to this matter, Nie Zhan’s original plan was also changed.

Lu Hongjun said with concern, "Work leisurely, don’t overexert, health is the capital of revolution."

Lu Jiaxin felt like rolling her eyes; caring now seems a bit late: "Don’t let your mind wander, just recuperate here! Once your health recovers, choose to stay here or move back to Chaoyang if you’re bored."

Anyway, both the three-section courtyard house and five police rooms are vacant, he can stay if he wants! After this surgery, vitality was depleted, who knows how many years are left.

Lu Hongjun was overjoyed. Not because he could live here indefinitely, but because Lu Jiaxin’s concession showed she wasn’t holding so much resentment against him.

Considering his previous complaints, Lu Jiaxin said, "If you miss the kids, let Shanzi bring them over for a weekend stay. Don’t let them live at his place, keep attraction close and stench far."

Lu Hongjun nodded, hesitated, and then said, "Jiaxin, can I have ten thousand yuan, I have something to do."

Lu Jiaxin looked at him and asked, "Huang Xiaoyu?"

Lu Hongjun didn’t speak. Being silent at this moment was tantamount to acknowledging.

The next day, before leaving, Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zhan visited Lu Hongjun. Nie Zhan gave him twenty thousand greenbacks: "Father-in-law, I don’t know if you like the things I got you. So instead, here’s money for you to buy something you like."

Lu Hongjun glanced at Lu Jiaxin, smiled, and said, "It’s enough that you have this intention. I am not lacking for anything, take the money back."

Seeing Nie Zhan gaze at her, Lu Jiaxin explained, "Originally, he intended to give you two hundred thousand greenbacks, but carrying such a large sum as an old man isn’t safe; twenty thousand should suffice." "By the way, didn’t you like going to the antique market for treasure hunts, and also enjoy buying birds? This money is enough for you to buy those."

Had he not wanted to settle accounts with Huang Xiaoyu, even this twenty thousand wouldn’t be seen.

Lu Hongjun was very surprised: "You’re not objecting?"

Not only did Lu Jiaxin not object, but she found having a hobby was good: "As long as you don’t bring another woman into the house causing chaos for me to clean up afterwards, treasure hunting or buying thrush birds are fine."

Having to catch a plane, they said a few words and left.

In the car, Nie Zhan curiously asked, "Jiaxin, why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Previously, she was adamant, but upon seeing her future father-in-law in the Forty-nine City, she kept making concessions, even punishing the person who fabricated evidence for him.

Lu Jiaxin casually found an excuse, saying, "Before the incident, his hair was still black, but now it’s completely white. Forget it, just like you said before, he’s old and might not have many more years to live, it’s better to let go of past issues."

Nie Zhan felt this made sense. It wasn’t about being saintly, but forgiving the father’s past mistakes also represented Jiaxin’s alleviation of inner resentment.

Smiling silently at his words, Lu Jiaxin wasn’t forgiving, more like fearing. She wanted to live past eighty and die peacefully, not die young again, so she chose to let go.

Not wanting to continue the topic, Lu Jiaxin deliberately asked, "When shopping with Sister Shimeng last week, she mentioned that during her engagement, Hu Family gave a hefty betrothal gift. Ah Zhan, how much do you plan to give?"

Without hesitation, Nie Zhan said, "10% of Wan Sheng Bank’s shares, 30% of Wansheng Hotel’s shares, 1.5% of Coca-Cola’s shares, and eighty-eight million eight hundred eighty-eight greenbacks."

Such a betrothal gift was generous, and Lu Jiaxin said, "The 10% share of Wan Sheng Bank can be exempted, as you’re the major shareholder. Don’t weaken your control over the group."

As for the shares in Wansheng Hotel, Coca-Cola, and the cash, she accepted them. Customs should be followed, or else, who knows what biting remarks gossip magazines would make.

Nie Zhan agreed to follow her decision and spoke positively about Hu Zhifeng: "Last time chatting with Brother Feng, he agreed with my view, stating that when a couple is of one mind, business will prosper."

"And then?"

Nie Zhan smiled and said, "The woman has been sent to Australia; thereafter, he’ll focus completely on his wife and children."

If Hu Zhifeng could return to family life, it would naturally be beneficial. Sister Shimeng is a traditional woman whose pursuit is a loving, harmonious life with her husband.

Lu Jiaxin commented, "Anyone can talk, but the key is execution. Do you think he can?"

On such matters, who can vouch? Nie Zhan can only guarantee his current sincerity. As for the future, who can promise it?