Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 192 - 181 Like a Sieve Full of Holes

Chapter 192: Chapter 181 Like a Sieve Full of Holes

Chapter 192 -181 Like a Sieve Full of Holes

He Mingzhu inquired about Guh Haifan’s homework. Unlike Lu Jiaxin, who went straight to university, Guh Haifan started from the sixth grade. According to Guh Xiuxiu, the first step was to lay a solid foundation, and if he performed well later on, he could skip grades.

After talking for a while, He Mingzhu felt that his Cantonese was quite good, so she switched to English to ask him questions. Since Guh Haifan was still at the beginner level, he naturally could not understand a word she said.

He Mingzhu said, “Aunt Grandma, they start learning English in primary school now, and if his English is so poor, he won’t be able to keep up at school. I know a friend who is great at education, she has a real knack for teaching kids, would you like Haifan to try studying with her?”

Had He Mingzhu truly cared about Guh Xiuxiu, she would have recommended a tutor when Guh Haifan first arrived in Hong Kong. Now suddenly coming over and being so active, Lu Jiaxin was sure there was something behind it.

Guh Xiuxiu smiled and said, “I definitely trust your friend, once you have made the arrangements, I’ll have Haifan go and give it a try.”

One couldn’t be too definite in these matters, what if Haifan didn’t adapt well?

Aunt Hong came over and said to a few people, “Madam, the meal is ready, we can eat now.”

During the meal, He Mingzhu noticed that Lu Jiaxin was as comfortable as if she were at her own home, while Guh Haifan seemed a bit restrained.

After the meal, He Mingzhu didn’t leave right away but sat down to chat with Guh Xiuxiu, “Aunt Grandma, the company has several new products next week, do you want to come and take a look then?”

Guh Xiuxiu expressed that she was too old to join the crowd anymore.

Knowing she wouldn’t come, He Mingzhu then invited Lu Jiaxin, and when she refused, handed her a card, “If you want to buy jewelry in the future, you can get a twenty percent discount with this card.”

Lu Jiaxin hurriedly declined, “Sister Mingzhu, that’s too valuable, I can’t accept it.”

He Mingzhu smiled and said, “It’s from our own store, don’t worry about it.”

Guh Xiuxiu helped Lu Jiaxin decline, saying, “She’s just a child and currently studying, she can’t wear jewelry even if she buys it. It’s you who should buy more jewelry and some beautiful clothes for yourself, don’t wear your uniform every day, it’s not good-looking.”

She felt that business attire was not flattering at all. A woman should wear dresses, cheongsams, and other clothing that showcases feminine softness. Wearing business attire made one look too fierce, enough to make men stay three feet away.

He Mingzhu laughed and said, “Grandma, I have to dress like this for work, otherwise, I would be criticized.”

Guh Xiuxiu frowned and said, “Mingzhu, don’t put all your mind on your work. You’re already thirty-five this year, it’s time to consider settling down for life. If you keep delaying, you’ll have trouble conceiving kids in the future.”

Alright, even the wealthy heiress couldn’t escape the fate of being pressured into marriage and childbearing.

He Mingzhu hated it when this topic was brought up. She raised her wrist, pretending to look at her watch, “It’s half-past seven, I need to get going. Aunt Grandma, I’ll come to see you again next time.”

Guh Xiuxiu was somewhat helpless, “You always leave as soon as marriage comes up.”

Lu Jiaxin thought to herself, whoever it was would have run too; if they didn’t run, were they supposed to stay and listen to the nagging? Fortunately, she was only sixteen and didn’t have to worry about marriage pressure. And another ten years or so, not living together, she wouldn’t be afraid of the nagging.

After He Mingzhu left, Guh Xiuxiu called Lu Jiaxin into her room and had Aunt Hong and Aunt Mei leave, “What do you think, is Mingzhu coming over to really see me, or does she have another purpose?”

“Another purpose, what purpose?”

Guh Xiuxiu smiled, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes, “I opened accounts for you at three banks and with the securities firm this morning, and Mingzhu came over after work and even took the initiative to introduce a tutor for Haifan. In this world, there are no such coincidences.”

Lu Jiaxin’s heart skipped a beat and she said, “Aunt, do you mean that the He Family Main Branch has been spying on you?”

Guh Xiuxiu hummed and replied, “Whatever happens here, the Main Branch knows about it very quickly. It’s just that I didn’t expect them to start watching you so soon.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiaxin immediately became worried and said, “Aunt, when Su Heyuan transfers the money, they won’t think that you gave it to me, will they?”

“Why do you think Mingzhu came over?”

Lu Jiaxin felt her scalp tingle and she feigned fear as she said, “Aunt, can you clarify this with them? Otherwise, if they think the money in my account is from you and they harm me, I won’t even live to be of age!”

The Guh Residence was as leaky as a sieve. If Guh Xiuxiu didn’t sort out this issue, she would move out as soon as possible. Dignity and emotional ties weren’t as important as her own life.

Guh Xiuxiu nodded and said, “Don’t worry, I will explain everything to them tomorrow. Ah, poor Yujun got herself in trouble; I can’t let you and Haifan suffer because of her anymore.”

Hearing the compassion in her words, Lu Jiaxin was surprised, “Aunt, don’t you hate her?”

Sorrow flickered in Guh Xiuxiu’s eyes as she said, “Why would I hate her? She was sensitive and suffered from a low self-esteem because she was abandoned by her parents since childhood, yet she was a kind child and filial to me. It’s just a pity she was too foolish; how could that beast truly care for her?”

“I disowned her through the newspapers to make her see his true face. Sure enough, after I dissolved our adoption agreement, he dumped Yujun.”

Lu Jiaxin asked, “How is Sister Xing doing now?”

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“She attempted suicide by slitting her wrists. She didn’t succeed, and even after she was saved, she was like a walking corpse. I arranged for her to volunteer at an orphanage, where they’re short-staffed and everyone is extremely busy. Being busy is good; she won’t have time to grieve and suffer over that beast.”

Lu Jiaxin thought Guh Xiuxiu was quite admirable. After some thought, she said, “Aunt, I have a suggestion. I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to bring it up.”

“Tell me.”

Lu Jiaxin said, “The people from the He Family must be eyeing the shares you hold. He Zhuliang doesn’t put his capable daughters in charge, instead he lets his incompetent son take over; the company won’t last long like this. You can sell these shares to them at market rate, even at a loss.”

“Once the money is in your account, you can draft a will stating that if anything untoward happens to you, all your properties should be donated. This way, they won’t harm you anymore. Aunt, this will not only keep you safe, but Haifan and I won’t be seen as thorns in their side either, which they are eager to remove.”

Guh Xiuxiu looked at her and said, “If I make such a will and something happens, Haifan and you wouldn’t receive a penny.”

Lu Jiaxin shrugged and said, “I only like to spend the money I earn myself. And I believe I can earn more money than you in the future. As for Haifan, he’s a smart kid; he would certainly choose his life over money.”

“Aunt, I think it would be best if you set up an education fund for him. I believe the He Family wouldn’t fuss over such an amount.”

In reality, she could support Guh Haifan’s education; however, this was the last resort. The more the He Family Main Branch fixated on Aunt’s money, the less they should be given. Focusing on the old lady’s money instead of properly developing the company, and He Yanyan even mocking her, what face did they have!

Guh Xiuxiu smiled and asked, “Jiaxin, how do you know so much?”

“Thanks to Big Brother Su. He has someone bring me newspapers and magazines from Hong Kong every month, and I like reading too. The more I read, the more I know,” she replied.

Guh Xiuxiu felt that Lu Jiaxin’s acquaintance with Su Heyuan was her good fortune.