Chapter 477: Daily Life
Chapter 477: Daily Life
On Saturday, Lu Jiaxin went to an exhibition, and on Sunday, she and Nie Zhan went to the Discovery Bay Golf Course. In the car, she remembered something, "I heard that the Shek O Country Club is quite fun. Let's apply for membership there when our company grows stronger."
Even in her past life as a low-level office worker, she had heard that the membership of the Shek O Country Club was exclusive to the rich and influential. From Nie Zhan, she learned that to become a member, one must either own property in the designated area of Shek O or be the boss of an international corporation, and then undergo a rigorous application process.
She hadn't dared to consider it before, but after the stock market crash, their company would surely thrive, and they would be qualified to apply. Yes, after the crash, she could have Nie Zhan buy a villa in Shek O.
However, buying a villa in Shek O wasn't as simple as wishing for it. Only those with a spotless reputation and no negative news or lawsuits to their name were eligible. While Lu Jiaxin's finances were clean, her reputation wasn't prominent enough, at least not yet.
Nie Zhan smiled and said, "I've already applied and am awaiting approval. Once I become a member, I'll take you there whenever you like."
"Wait a few years until I become the boss of a large conglomerate, and I'll apply too. You can be my guarantor then," Lu Jiaxin said.
Nie Zhan's face was filled with smiles as he replied, "I'm looking forward to that day."
Upon arriving at the golf course, Lu Jiaxin saw Zong Shimeng and laughed, "Sister Shimeng, you and brother-in-law are so well-matched in your outfits today."
Both of them were dressed in black and white athletic wear. Hu Zhifeng had maintained his figure well, and while Zong Shimeng wasn't fat, she had a plump figure.
Everyone loved a compliment, and Zong Shimeng was no exception as she beamed with joy. "We can't compare to you and Nie Zhan, though. You two are a perfect match, and it's so pleasant to see you together."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Zong Shimeng said happily, "I've sold all my stocks. It's a relief, really. Now I don't have to worry about the market dropping and can sleep soundly."
Lu Jiaxin was glad that Zong Shimeng had taken her advice. "Yes, I've sold all mine too. Now I don't have to worry about it, and I can enjoy my meals."
Shi Xinyu approached them, seeing the two women chatting intimately. "Sister Shimeng, Jiaxin, what are you talking about?"
Lu Jiaxin looked at her and said, "Sister Shimeng told me she sold all her stocks too. Sister Xinyu, what about you? Have you sold all yours?"
Shi Xinyu replied sheepishly, "I think there's still room for growth, so I only sold a third of my stocks."
Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed that Shi Xinyu hadn't fully heeded her warning. However, not wanting to dampen Shi Xinyu's mood, she smiled and changed the subject.
Zong Shimeng and Shi Xinyu hadn't come to play golf; they were there to socialize and chat.
Lu Jiaxin and Shi Xinyu were fortunate to be able to enjoy their weekends without worry. Zong Shimeng, on the other hand, had to be mindful of the number of times she went out, as her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law would comment on it. However, when Hu Zhifeng brought her out, the two older women wouldn't say anything. After all, a man needed his wife by his side during social events.
The three men were also discussing stocks, with Tao Yong believing that stock prices would continue to rise, basing his prediction on the continuous rise of the Dow Jones index on Wall Street.
Lu Jiaxin, on the other hand, had taken out 400 million green dollars to short the Dow Jones index and later added another 50 million. Nie Zhan silently swung his golf club, his shot a perfect hole-in-one.
Hu Zhifeng asked, "Nie Zhan, your girlfriend said you sold all your stocks. Did you receive some kind of insider information?"
Nie Zhan shook his head. "I just felt that the market was overheating, and it made me anxious, so I sold everything."
Lu Jiaxin also bought quite a lot, so she should sell too."
Before they could ask any more questions, Nie Zhan continued, "But I've received news that the Stock God has sold off all his stocks this week."
If Hu Zhifeng hadn't asked, he wouldn't have volunteered this information. But since he had asked, Nie Zhan felt it was only right to be honest, leaving the decision to them.
Tao Yong was taken aback. "What? The Stock God sold off all his stocks this week? Does he foresee a downturn in the New York stock market?"
Nie Zhan replied sincerely, "Not only the American stock market, but the Hong Kong stock market is also overheated."
Hu Zhifeng maintained his smile. Even if he hadn't sold half of his stocks, it wouldn't have made a difference. The stocks he owned were all in promising companies, and he wasn't worried about temporary dips; he was confident they would rise again in the future.
However, Tao Yong was feeling anxious and planned to sell off all his stocks as soon as the market opened the next day. He wondered what danger the Stock God had foreseen to make such a move. He didn't doubt Nie Zhan's words; a longtime friend wouldn't deceive him.
As they were talking, Nie Zhan spotted Fu Ye arriving with his fiancee. "Brother Hu, why didn't you tell me you invited Fu Ye?"
Hu Zhifeng explained, "He called me yesterday to invite me to dinner, and I told him about our golf plans today, so he joined us."
Nie Zhan said, "Jiaxin is very close to Yu Metong and treats her like a sister. If Miss Chen says something unpleasant later, I'm afraid things might get awkward."
The main issue was that they had met this Miss Chen at Fu Ye's engagement party, and she didn't seem to know how to speak appropriately. Nie Zhan wasn't sure why Fu Ye had chosen someone like her.
Through the kidnapping incident, both Hu Zhifeng and Tao Yong were aware that Lu Jiaxin had a fiery temper. However, she had the capability to back it up, so there wasn't much to say.
Hu Zhifeng smiled and said, "Don't worry, we have Sister-in-law Jiaxin here!"
Lu Jiaxin didn't dislike Fu Ye, so she wouldn't take her anger out on others. When she greeted Miss Chen Weiwei, she was polite and courteous.
But before they could chat for long, Chen Weiwei shyly said, "I've known Ye Ge since I was sixteen, and he was my first love. We only broke up when he went abroad to study."
Lu Jiaxin slowly sipped her drink.
Shi Xinyu frowned. She wondered what Chen Weiwei meant by that. Was she implying that Yu Meitong was just a passing fling and that she was Fu Ye's true love?
Zong Shimeng, always mindful of social graces, smiled and said, "That's your destiny. Miss Chen, I heard you majored in fashion design in university, so you and Jiaxin will have a lot to talk about."
Chen Weiwei smiled and said, "I heard from Ye Ge that Miss Lu is very capable. Not only is she a top student in Hong Kong's financial sector, but she's also a major shareholder in Wufu Jewelry and Aluminum Green Forest."
Zong Shimeng was speechless. Why bring up Wufu Jewelry like that? If it was intentional, it was too foolish, and if it wasn't, it showed a lack of awareness.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "It's going well. I've also accumulated some capital. Next year, after I graduate, I plan to start my own brand. Miss Chen, what are your plans for the future?"
Chen Weiwei happily replied, "Ye Ge and I plan to get married by the end of the year. He wants me to focus on family after we're married, and I'm planning to have a baby soon after the wedding."
Some people are willing to be manipulated, and Chen Weiwei was one of them. Lu Jiaxin hadn't even been able to convince Yu Metong, so she certainly wasn't going to try with Chen Weiwei, who seemed to lack any sense.
Lu Jiaxin said, "Sister Xinyu, let's go play a round."
"Okay," Shi Xinyu replied.
(End of Chapter)
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