Chapter 416: A New Idea
Chapter 416: A New Idea
For Lu Jiaxin's housewarming party, a buffet was chosen, which was both hygienic and accommodating to everyone's tastes. The chef was also invited by Nie Zan from Fu Lin Men.
After lunch, the guests gradually left. Shi Xinyu held her hand before leaving and said with a smile, "Jiaxin, it's Meitong's birthday next Thursday. Let's meet again then."
Lu Jiaxin didn't refuse. She smiled and said, "Next week is the start of school. I can come by in the evening, but not during the day."
After school starts, gatherings would only be possible on weekends or holidays.
Shi Xinyu laughed first, "I forgot about that. Mei Tong, how about we schedule the party for the evening that day?"
Yu Metong naturally had no objections. Although Nie Zan established her jewelry brand before her, it was only because he had the plan, the money, and the resources to do so. There was nothing more to say about it. She only envied Lu Jiaxin's luck, as Nie Zan agreed to everything she said, unlike her own situation where Fu Ye never supported any of her endeavors.
After a few more words, they left with their husbands or boyfriends. The last to leave were the Su Heyuan brothers. Before departing, Su Heming said to Lu Jiaxin, "Let's go for a Japanese cuisine lunch tomorrow."
Lu Jiaxin truly couldn't develop a taste for raw fish, "French, Italian, or Fu Lin Men cuisine are all fine, but let's skip the Japanese restaurant. I don't fancy it."
Upon hearing this, Su Heming immediately suggested Italian cuisine instead, "Then let's meet tomorrow."
Only after seeing the guests out did Lu Jiaxin finally relax, "Miao Na, ask Li Ji to prepare that herbal bath packet for me. My feet are sore, so I'll soak them later."
"Okay."
Nie Zan led Lu Jiaxin to the backyard garden. Lu Jiaxin sat on a swing chair, swaying gently as she spoke, "Azhan, I think your younger brother's suggestion today was quite good."
Nie Zan was surprised by her words, "He's filmed nine movies, and every single one of them flopped. All the money your family gave him was sunk into those projects. If you design clothes for his movies, it might affect your reputation."
Realizing that she had been misunderstood, Lu Jiaxin clarified, "I didn't mean that I want to design clothes for the actors in his movies. I'm saying that we can use movies to advertise our products."
Upon hearing this, Nie Zan knew that she had come up with a new idea, "Tell me more."
Lu Jiaxin's idea was for them to invest in filming a movie or TV series, and then have the actors wear clothing from Qirui and Luse Senlin, along with jewelry from Wufu.
Nie Zan said, "If the movie or TV series doesn't become popular, the losses could be huge."
Lu Jiaxin had watched many movies in her past life, and occasionally went to the movies after coming to Hong Kong. She discovered that the female leads in Hong Kong films were mostly there to complement the male leads. She said, "Let's not film wuxia or romance. We'll film a career drama."
"A career drama?"
Lu Jiaxin nodded, "For example, the protagonist is a female lawyer. We can then develop the plot around this lawyer's life, emotions, and profession. After I get back, I'll write a rough outline, and then we can ask a professional screenwriter to flesh out the details. As for the professional knowledge involved, we'll have to consult relevant experts."
This idea was quite good. Nie Zan said, "Then we can find a top screenwriter from the industry. Once the script is written, we'll look for a director to film it."
Of course, they couldn't invest blindly. They had to see the script first. If the script was good, they could then invite a famous director to film it and select suitable actors. This would greatly increase their chances of not losing money. Their main purpose was to advertise their products, so as long as the movie broke even, they would be satisfied.
Lu Jiaxin's heart was filled with sweetness, "Do you believe in me so much?"
"Let's give it a try. If the movie or TV series becomes a hit, it will also boost the popularity of our Wufu Jewelry brand."
Nie Zan smiled and said, "Inviting celebrities to endorse our products is also a way to leverage their fame and get our brand out there."
"I'll start writing tomorrow," Lu Jiaxin said.
"There's no rush. Write when inspiration strikes," Nie Zan replied.
After chatting for a while, Lu Jiaxin started feeling sleepy, so Nie Zan escorted her upstairs to rest before returning to the company to continue working. It was admirable how diligent he was as an employer.
In the evening, Lu Jiaxin received a phone call from her second aunt, Lu Er Sao. Hearing her voice, Lu Jiaxin's heart skipped a beat.
International calls were expensive, and Lu Er Sao would not have called if it wasn't important.
Lu Er Sao beamed as she spoke, "I'm fine. I just wanted to pass the phone to Zao Hua, who wants to thank you."
Zao Hua took the phone and said with a quivering voice, "Aunt Jiaxin, I got into Renmin University, into the Finance program."
Once, on a Sunday, she had gone out to buy daily necessities and ran into the village idiot, his mother, and a young, beautiful woman. The woman's belly was noticeably rounded, suggesting a pregnancy of four to five months. The idiot happily held the woman's hand and chatted, while his mother's face was wreathed in smiles. Only the woman herself remained expressionless.
Seeing this scene, Lu Jiaxin shuddered. For three consecutive days after that, she had nightmares, and each time she woke up, she felt especially grateful to Lu Jiaxin. If not for her aunt, she would have been forced to marry the village idiot and bear his children.
Lu Jiaxin laughed and said, "I heard about it from Second Aunt. Congratulations!"
Zao Hua shook her head and said, "Aunt Jiaxin, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to go to college. Aunt Jiaxin, I'll work like an ox and horse to repay your kindness."
Lu Jiaxin chuckled, "You don't have to work like an ox and horse to repay me. I helped you because I want our country to have more talented people. Study hard and use your knowledge to serve the country."
Zao Hua's plan was to learn skills that would allow her to work for Lu Jiaxin's company in the future, as a way of repaying her great debt of gratitude. However, knowing that Lu Jiaxin wouldn't agree, she kept this decision to herself, secretly making up her mind.
Knowing that Zao Hua was working in Pengcheng, Lu Jiaxin asked, "How much have you earned after working for over a month?"
Without hesitation, Zao Hua replied, "I've worked for forty-six days and earned two thousand three hundred and eighty yuan. I've already repaid Xiao Qiu Jie."
Lu Jiaxin had initially said it was a sponsorship and that Zao Hua didn't need to pay her back. Additionally, after learning from Lu Er Sao that Lu Jiaxin had donated a large sum to the orphanage, Zao Hua understood that Lu Jiaxin wouldn't accept repayment for the high school expenses either, so she didn't bring up the topic of repayment.
"Then study hard, and during the summer and winter vacations, you can work at a foreign trade company, where your salary can be several times higher," Lu Jiaxin advised.
"Thank you, Aunt," Zao Hua said gratefully.
As international calls were expensive, they hung up after exchanging a few more words.
As soon as the call ended, Lu Er Sao gave Zao Hua a thumbs-up and praised, "You earned over two thousand yuan in just over forty days. Zao Hua, you're amazing!"
She knew that Zao Hua had earned quite a bit of money in Guangzhou and guessed it to be around a thousand yuan, never expecting it to be so much. This just went to show the importance of education—with knowledge, one could earn more money.
Zao Hua wouldn't reveal the truth about her earnings to others, as she was sensitive about money-related matters. However, since Lu Er Sao asked, she answered honestly, "My earnings are actually quite meager compared to others. The staff at foreign trade companies can earn four to five thousand yuan or even more in a month. Once I gain more experience, I'll apply for a job at a foreign trade company."
After listening to this, Lu Er Sao said, "You don't have to work so hard. After you graduate from university, the state will assign you a job. Renmin University is a key university, so the job allocation will definitely be better."
Passing the university entrance exam and getting a job assignment meant that one wouldn't have to worry for the rest of their life.
Zao Hua smiled but remained silent.
(End of Chapter)
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