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Chapter 518: Su He Yuan's Engagement Party
Chapter 518: Su He Yuan's Engagement Party
On the 26th day of the 12th lunar month, Su He Yuan's engagement party was held. The event took place at the Peninsula Hotel, and only close friends, family, and important business partners were invited to the intimate celebration.
Lu Jiaxin, dressed in a pristine white wedding dress, approached Hu Huihui and gently embraced her, saying, "Sister-in-law, you look absolutely stunning today."
Prior to this, she had always called her "Sister Huihui," but now she addressed her as "sister-in-law."
Hu Huihui smiled and replied, "Thank you."
After exchanging greetings, Lu Jiaxin entered the banquet hall with Nie Zhan, while Zhang, the secretary, took care of delivering their gift to the designated area.
Su He Yuan insisted that Lu Jiaxin, as the matchmaker, should sit at the main table, but she firmly refused. It would be fine if she sat there as his dear younger sister, but she didn't want to be labeled as a matchmaker. She herself wasn't even engaged yet, and she certainly didn't want to be known as an old busybody.
As soon as they entered the banquet hall, Nie Zhan spotted a middle-aged man holding a glass of wine and chatting with others. He whispered, "Jiaxin, that's Kwok Ping-lun, the general manager of Sun Hung Kai, and also the third son of the Kwok family. Let's go over and say hello."
Lu Jiaxin understood the significance of this introduction as her first step into the world of high society. "Do you have any dealings with them? Should I address him as Mr. Kwok or Uncle Kwok?"
This man was, after all, the future leader of Sun Hung Kai, one of the top-tier tycoons in Hong Kong.
"Just follow my lead and call him Uncle Kwok," Nie Zhan replied.
"Okay," she agreed.
The couple approached and greeted the influential Kwok family's third son. He glanced at Lu Jiaxin and remarked with a smile, "Zhan, you're a lucky man to have found such a beautiful, intelligent, and capable girlfriend like Miss Lu."
Lu Jiaxin humbly responded, "Uncle Kwok, I've only scratched the surface of learning. I still have much to learn from all of you in the future."
At that moment, another guest came to speak with Kwok Ping-lun. He smiled and said to Nie Zhan, "Zhan, be sure to invite Miss Lu the next time we play golf!"
Nie Zhan readily agreed.
Subsequently, Nie Zhan introduced Lu Jiaxin to the other prominent businessmen and women at the party, all of whom were influential figures in the business world. Of course, there were also those who took the initiative to greet them.
As they made their rounds, Lu Jiaxin adapted remarkably well to the environment.
Nie Zhan had initially worried that she might feel uncomfortable or reject this world, but she exceeded his expectations. "Jiaxin, how about you join us the next time I meet up with them?" he suggested.
Lu Jiaxin didn't refuse but set a condition. "That depends on what you'll be doing. If it's golf or tennis, I'll join, but if it's something else, I'd rather not intrude."
"What about horseback riding?" Nie Zhan asked with a smile.
"I'm still a beginner at that," Lu Jiaxin admitted with a smile. "But once I improve, I'll join you. As for horse racing, you can count me out. I've never had any luck with gambling, not even as a child."
Many Hong Kongers enjoyed betting on horse races, and even Yu Meotong would occasionally place a bet, though it was more of a hobby and a way to relieve stress.
Lu Jiaxin was wearing high heels today, a rare occurrence since she had mostly worn flat shoes during her time in Hong Kong. Her feet were aching from walking in heels for so long.
Just then, a well-dressed middle-aged woman approached them and greeted them warmly before teasingly saying, "Mr. Nie, you must bring Miss Lu out more often. We barely get to see her, and some of us are not even acquainted with her yet."
Lu Jiaxin smiled and replied, "Mrs. Lee, you're too kind. My lack of social appearances has nothing to do with Zhan. But after I graduate from university next year, I'll make sure to learn from you and the other ladies."
As the two of them sat down, Nie Zhan asked curiously, "How did you know she was Mrs. Lee?"
"Before coming here, I asked Shimeng for a guest list," Lu Jiaxin explained. "Then I gathered information on the attendees. Naturally, I recognized her from her photo. But I don't recall seeing Uncle Kwok's name on the list."
The remarkable aspect of Sun Hung Kai Properties is that they adopted a business strategy of leasing commercial buildings. They would purchase land in prime locations and construct buildings for rent, generating a steady stream of income.
Knowing what she knew, Sun Hung Kai owned numerous malls and Grade-A office buildings in Hong Kong, such as the Global Trade Square and the International Financial Center, among others in prime locations. And once the inland policies were relaxed, they would also have Grade-A office buildings and malls in top-tier cities like Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Chengdu.
It was because they owned so many prime properties that they thrived. More than three decades later, they earned hundreds of millions in rent alone each year. The mistress of the Kwok family was known as China's top landlord, and the family's rent-collecting prowess was unmatched. Compared to them, she was still a small fry.
Seeing her deep in thought, Nie Zhan smiled and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Lu Jiaxin shared her thoughts, "I want to become Hong Kong's top landlord too. I've only just started, so I need to keep working hard."
Nie Zhan chuckled, amused by his girlfriend's relentless drive for wealth.
As the engagement party was about to begin, the second branch of the Su family arrived. When Lu Jiaxin saw Ye Xin holding Su He Yuan's arm, her expression immediately soured. Was this bastard out of his mind? On such an important day as Yuan Ge's engagement, he actually brought Ye Xin, his ex-girlfriend. Was he trying to cause a scene?
Noticing her displeasure, Nie Zhan followed her gaze and couldn't help but frown, "This Su He Yuan really has no sense of occasion."
Lu Jiaxin's expression returned to normal as she said, "There's nothing we can do if he wants to embarrass himself."
Nie Zhan also didn't spare Su He Yuan a second thought, "Yes, don't let such a despicable person ruin your mood."
In his opinion, Su He Yuan was simply asking for trouble. The fact that the police couldn't find anything on Ye Xin despite their investigation only proved how deep she was hiding. Such a person was bound to be deeply entangled, and instead of staying away, Su He Yuan was inviting trouble by associating with her. On the other hand, Su He Yuan was much more rational, having immediately broken up and cut ties when he sensed something amiss.
The elders of the Su and Hu families took turns to give speeches, followed by the two newly engaged standing up to thank everyone. During the meal, Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zhan were seated at the second table with Hu Zhifeng, Zong Shimeng, and the others.
Zong Shimeng, sitting next to Lu Jiaxin, smiled and asked, "You mentioned before that you'll start socializing from next year onwards. After the Lantern Festival, there's a charity banquet at Donghua Sanatorium. You have to attend that."
This time, Lu Jiaxin didn't refuse, simply replying, "I plan to go to Provence for a vacation after the new year, and I haven't decided when I'll be back. If I make it in time, I'll definitely go."
Hearing that she was going on another vacation, Zong Shimeng said enviously, "Jiaxin, don't get married so soon. You won't be free once you have kids."
Nie Zhan, with his sharp ears, overheard and turned to Zong Shimeng, "Sis, even if Jiaxin has kids in the future, she can still go traveling. I'll take care of the kids."
The people around them reacted to his words, the women sighing over what a perfect man Nie Zhan was, and the men envying his good taste in finding such a money-making wife. As for taking care of the kids, that was easy—just hire a few more nannies.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "We can bring our kids along on our travels."
Nie Zhan would join them whenever he had the time, and when he didn't, he could stay in Hong Kong and make more money for them! Yes, she wanted a soft and fragrant daughter.
Zong Shimeng smiled and said, "You're absolutely right. You can travel with your kids and show them different sights."
Lu Jiaxin echoed, "Yes, so when the kids are on holiday, you can take them out to play. Romantic Country is a good choice. I'm sure they'll love it there."
"Okay."
(End of Chapter)
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