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Chapter 491: Making Headlines Again
Chapter 491: Making Headlines Again
Xin Xin Property has acquired numerous prime properties and plots of land, and is now bidding for a plot in Tsim Sha Tsui.
In a highly-connected city like Hong Kong, nothing stays hidden for long if one digs deep enough. Soon, Lu Jiaxin's massive profits from short-selling the Hang Seng Index made headlines in the entertainment news. Financial magazines maintain strict standards and require concrete evidence before publishing, lest they lose their credibility. However, entertainment magazines will print just about anything, and it's not worth taking them too seriously.
After a meeting, Nie Zhan was approached by Wang Yadan, who entered his office with a copy of an entertainment newspaper. The headline screamed, "Mainlander Girl Becomes Hong Kong's Richest Woman," accompanied by a photo of Lu Jiaxin.
Nie Zhan glanced at the magazine and dismissed Wang Yadan.
But she persisted, "Boss, you need to clarify this. Otherwise, Miss Lu could be in danger."
Hong Kong's entertainment magazines are known for their sensationalism to boost sales. While most people would take it with a pinch of salt, there are those who might believe it. Kidnappings are not uncommon in Hong Kong, and Miss Lu had narrowly escaped such an incident just a few months ago. Wang Yadan felt it was important to take this seriously.
Nie Zhan appreciated her concern but shook his head. "It's all fabricated. If we respond, they'll only use it as an opportunity to create more drama."
The truth was that Lu Jiaxin's activities couldn't withstand scrutiny. Ignoring the article would lead many to dismiss it as an exaggeration. Taking legal action might backfire if the entertainment company decided to dig deeper. Therefore, the best course of action was to do nothing.
Wang Yadan felt his attitude was problematic, but he was her boss, and she didn't dare to push the matter further. However, during her lunch break, she called the Lu family mansion.
The nanny informed her that Lu Jiaxin had gone abroad for a vacation and wouldn't be back for a while. Only then did Wang Yadan realize that she had misjudged Nie Zhan. He had likely anticipated the potential danger and arranged for Miss Lu to leave the country until things blew over.
But something didn't add up. The entertainment newspaper had only published the article that day, and her boss certainly didn't own the magazine. Could it be that the article was true, and Miss Lu had indeed made a killing in the stock market? The more Wang Yadan thought about it, the more convinced she became of Lu Jiaxin's prowess. However, she dismissed the idea of Lu Jiaxin being the richest woman in Hong Kong as far-fetched.
In a pre-social media era, entertainment newspapers were widely read, and while most people wouldn't believe the story, there were those seeking easy fortunes who might. However, the previous kidnapping attempt had been foiled by Gu Wenfeng and Wang Lin, who had fought and killed five kidnappers, serving as a warning to potential threats.
Shi Xinyu was thrilled when she saw the article and immediately called Zong Shimeng. "Shimeng, did you see today's entertainment news? It says Jiaxin made $5-6 billion from short-selling the Hang Seng Index and is now Hong Kong's richest woman!"
Zong Shimeng hadn't seen the article as she was still recovering and didn't have the energy for such gossip. "You're too gullible. Don't believe everything you read in those tabloids."
"But it looks pretty convincing," Shi Xinyu argued.
Zong Shimeng was speechless. She couldn't believe Shi Xinyu would fall for such tabloid gossip. "Yes, Jiaxin made a fortune from stock trading and short-selling the Hang Seng Index, but it's not that much. Probably around $2 billion."
This was her speculation, and she had no intention of verifying the exact amount. As long as the money was earned legitimately, it was all thanks to Jiaxin's skills.
"Only $2 billion? It should be more, right?" Shi Xinyu pressed.
Zong Shimeng laughed and asked, "Xinyu, how many billions do you have?"
According to her understanding, Shi Xinyu and their branch's combined assets didn't even amount to two billion.
Shi Xinyu instantly deflated, and her voice inadvertently softened, "Sister Shimeng, I was wrong. Even if you add it all up, I'm still not worth a fraction of Jiaxin's."
Zong Shimeng laughed and said, "Neither do I. Jiaxin is the only legendary figure in all of Hong Kong. It's perfectly normal not to be able to compare to her."
With her current assets, she had a little over twenty million. Later, she had invested eight million in the stock market and profited by fourteen million, bringing her total worth to forty million. It was no match for Jiaxin, but she was content.
Shi Xinyu hummed in acknowledgment and then resumed her complaining, "I wonder where Jiaxin went on vacation? She didn't even tell me. If she had, I would have gone with her."
Zong Shimeng felt that during their usual get-togethers, Shi Xinyu's unfiltered comments were tolerable. But going on a trip with her and listening to her mindless chatter every day would likely sink their friendship.
Zong Shimeng sincerely said, "Why don't you wait for Tao Yong to have some free time and go traveling with him instead?"
Shi Xinyu's mood worsened. "Tao Yong lost a lot of money this time, and he's in a bad mood. I've been trying to cheer him up every day. We'll have to wait until he feels better before going on a trip."
Zong Shimeng praised her for this, and then said, "In business, there are wins and losses. Tao Yong is still young, so he'll be fine."
Shi Xinyu responded and then asked, "Sister Shimeng, what do you think Jiaxin is doing now? Is she lying on a beach, gazing at the azure sea and a handsome blond guy?"
The sudden shift in topic left Zong Shimeng unable to keep up.
Lu Jiaxin, the subject of the other two's conversation, was currently panting as she sat on a large rock. The scenery was indeed beautiful, but it was so tiring! After finishing the Five Great Mountains, she also wanted to visit Mount Huangshan and Lushan to make up for the places she hadn't been able to visit in her previous life.
Miao Na took out her camera and captured Lu Jiaxin's breathless appearance. The first time she had secretly taken a photo, she had worried that Lu Jiaxin would scold her. However, not only had Lu Jiaxin not scolded her, but she had also praised her and asked her to take more photos.
Lu Jiaxin felt that photos didn't always have to be pretty. Embarrassing, tiring, and miserable moments could also be captured to commemorate the memories. When she looked back at them in the future, the events that had taken place during the photo-taking would immediately come to mind.
That evening, the group camped out on the summit of Song Mountain. In November, the mountain peak was bitterly cold at night, causing one to shiver. The military coats they had brought weren't very helpful. However, this didn't pose a problem for the group, who were accustomed to outdoor training. Yan Yijun and Li Qing quickly found a small cave, cleaned it up, sprinkled insect repellent powder, and finally lit a fire.
Without the howling wind and with limited space, the fire quickly warmed the cave. After Lu Jiaxin had her fill of food and drink, she crawled into the tent and fell asleep, while the six bodyguards took turns keeping watch in pairs.
Hearing the soft snoring coming from the tent, Miao Na smiled. Their boss was truly exhausted.
Li Qing poked at the fire and added a few more pieces of wood before saying, "By now, rumors about our boss must be spreading all over Hong Kong."
Miao Na and the others nodded. Although they didn't know exactly how much money their boss had made this time, it was undoubtedly a substantial sum. Their boss was truly remarkable; while others lost money, she profited, and she would soon be the richest woman in Hong Kong.
Yan Yijun worriedly said, "The bigger the tree, the stronger the wind. From now on, we must be extra vigilant whenever we go out."
Their numbers were still too few, but their boss had mentioned that she was already in the process of recruiting more people. Hopefully, those new hires would arrive soon.
(End of Chapter)
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