Chapter 270: An Old Man
Chapter 270: An Old Man
Just as Xiao Xiao was about to enter the room next door, she saw Su Heming.
Su Heming walked over and was about to knock on the door when Xiao Xiao stopped him. "Xin Jie is chatting with a friend. Come back later."
Su Heming knew that Lu Jiaxin didn't have any friends in Pengcheng, so he asked curiously, "Who is Jiaxin friends with here besides me and Xue Mao?"
Upon hearing it was Nie Zhan, Su Heming immediately went to knock on the door. When he was stopped by the bodyguard, Su Heming shouted, "Jiaxin, open the door, it's me."
Hearing Su Heming's shout, Lu Jiaxin immediately went to open the door, curious about his agitated state.
Su Heming rushed in and, seeing Nie Zhan, said angrily, "My Jiaxin is only seventeen and still a child. You're already twenty-seven, an old man. How dare you pursue my Jiaxin?"
The still-childlike Lu Jiaxin: "...'
Although Nie Zhan understood a little Mandarin, Su Heming's rapid-fire speech left him confused. However, it was clear that he was angry. "Jiaxin, who is this?"
Lu Jiaxin stifled a laugh and replied in Cantonese, "His name is Su Heming. He's Su Heyuan's younger brother. Over the past two years, he's helped me a lot and treated me like a little sister."
She didn't want to create a scene of two men fighting over a girl; that would be too undignified.
Although Lu Jiaxin considered him a friend, it didn't mean that Mr. Su didn't have other intentions. Nie Zhan extended his hand politely and said, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Su. I'm Nie Zhan, Jiaxin's suitor."
This time, Su Heming replied in Cantonese, "Jiaxin is still a child. You're an old man; stay away from her."
The twenty-seven-year-old "old man" Nie Zhan: "...Everyone in Hong Kong City praises me as a young and promising talent, and now the company is even nominating me for the Hong Kong City Outstanding Young Entrepreneur award. Yet here I'm an old man."
"Mr. Su," said Nie Zhan, "is there some misunderstanding here?"
"There's no misunderstanding. Just stay away from our Jiaxin from now on."
Lu Jiaxin said to Nie Zhan, "You go back to your room first. I'll talk to Su Heming alone."
Nie Zhan could tell that Lu Jiaxin valued Su Heming's friendship, but as long as it wasn't romantic, he was fine with it. People should have their own social circles, as long as they maintain a sense of propriety in their interactions.
After Nie Zhan left, Su Heming said, "You're not really interested in him, are you? What's so great about him? He's already twenty-seven. There's a generation gap between you two."
The term "generation gap" was first introduced to Su Heming by Lu Jiaxin, and now he was using it vividly.
Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, "He's handsome, comes from a wealthy family, is a Harvard graduate, and is very thoughtful. He rushed over to see me as soon as he heard the concern in my voice over the phone. If you think he's not good enough for me, then tell me, who is?"
"He's ten years older than you."
Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, "It's better that he's ten years older. With his experience and maturity, I can learn a lot from him. If he were the same age as me, I wouldn't even look at him."
Su Heming's mouth twitched, "Are you looking for a boyfriend or a teacher?"
"It's a win-win situation to be able to learn something while dating. Besides, he's not my boyfriend yet, let alone a husband. That's out of the question."
Su Heming understood and said, "Have you not thought about marrying him? That would be a raw deal for you."
Lu Jiaxin countered, "I heard from Xue Mao that you and your girlfriend broke up recently. You've been dating for over a year and haven't married her yet. Do you know that you're being a playboy?"
Su Heming hadn't expected to be checkmated like this: "I-I'm just doing it for your own good...
Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, "I know, so let me explain, but only this once. Su Heming, I've faced life and death, and I know what I want and the path I should take."
In simple terms, her goal was clear: to become a wealthy woman and enjoy life. As for men, if she could find one to walk hand in hand with for life, that would be great, but if not, she wouldn't force it.
Su Heming nodded and said, "Alright, from now on, I won't interfere in your personal matters."
Lu Jiaxin knew his temperament, and since he had agreed, he wouldn't bring it up again. She smiled and changed the subject, "I heard from your brother that you want to quit your job. Are you unhappy?"
Su Heming grumbled as soon as this topic was brought up, "All day, either I'm dealing with issues at the factory or attending various government meetings. It's so annoying I could die."
Lu Jiaxin expressed her sympathy, "If you want to quit, you'll have to give up the money. Without money, you won't be able to maintain your current carefree lifestyle."
Su Heming coldly snorted, "I can support myself with a small business. But he said he owes a lot of debt, and the villa alone has a mortgage of over 10 million. Sigh, forget it, I'll help him for now. But I've made it clear, a maximum of five years, and then I'll find a professional manager."
"Oh, so you know about professional managers now. Looks like your time as a factory manager hasn't been wasted."
Su Heming felt belittled, and he huffed, "If I didn't know anything, how could I keep those old foxes and engineers at the factory in line?"
Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, "Yes, you're the best. But even the best need to eat. If we don't go soon, my stomach will start protesting."
"He's the one with money. Let him treat us."
The "he" they were referring to was naturally Nie Zhan.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "According to the gossip magazines in Hong Kong City, he has a net worth of over 300 to 400 million."
"The Nie family's wealth is their business. It might not have anything to do with him," Su Heming said. After all, the eldest daughter of the Nie family married into the family, and their children took the Nie surname. It was said that they were all graduates of prestigious schools and were very capable.
Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but laugh at this, "The Nie family has their own bank and is involved in real estate, entertainment, and hotel businesses. Their family assets are said to be around 5 to 6 billion. But according to the magazines, the net worth of 300 to 400 million is just his personal assets. However, the actual figure is definitely more than that."
Su Heming asked curiously, "How do you know?"
"He made a deal a few months ago and profited over 80 million. Do you think someone like that would only have 300 to 400 million?"
Su Heming's eyes widened in surprise, "He's that amazing?"
Lu Jiaxin smiled but didn't say anything further. Good looks were just a bonus; if Nie Zhan were a playboy who only knew how to enjoy the pleasures of life, she wouldn't look at him twice, no matter how handsome he was. Even if she were to date someone, it would have to be someone she could connect with.
Su Heming had initially harbored ill feelings towards Nie Zhan, thinking that this older man had used his family background and looks to charm Jiaxin. But now, he felt a bit of sympathy for Nie Zhan, not knowing if it was a blessing or a curse!
When Nie Zhan entered the room, he noticed Su Heming looking at him with a sympathetic expression. He was curious and took the opportunity to ask during their meal when Su Heming went to order their dishes, "What did you tell him?"
Lu Jiaxin joked, "I told him that I'm only interested in your money, and once I get my hands on all of it, I'll kick you to the curb. He believed me."
Nie Zhan laughed, "And he believed that?"
"When it comes to people he trusts, he believes them wholeheartedly," Lu Jiaxin replied.
(End of Chapter)
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