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Chapter 574: The Nonchalant Lu Jiaxin
Chapter 574: The Nonchalant Lu Jiaxin
Lu Jiaxin sent Qian Xiaoxiao to buy clothes at Green Forest, choosing not to go herself. Having visited the store twice before, the staff there had already memorized her face.
After spending a day out, Qian Xiaoxiao returned and reported to Lu Jiaxin, "Boss, the staff at the store were all very pleasant. I deliberately caused a fuss and messed up the clothes, but they not only remained calm but also recommended two sets of outfits to me. I tried them on and felt quite satisfied."
She couldn't help but laugh as she finished speaking, "I didn't plan to buy anything, but the clothes felt so comfortable that I ended up purchasing them."
The clothes weren't expensive anyway; a set of clothes and pants only cost about three hundred yuan. With her current savings of 1 million yuan in green coins and a salary of over 8,000 yuan, she could afford to spend 700 yuan on two sets of clothes.
Lu Jiaxin was pleased, feeling that the money spent on staff training was well worth it. However, those who received the training had to sign an additional three-year contract. Both Green Forest and Jeanswest offered better salaries and benefits than their competitors, so their employees were more than happy to renew their contracts. After all, the primary motivation for working was to earn more money and enjoy better welfare benefits, and everyone wanted long-term job security.
As their customer service improved, sales at Green Forest and Jeanswest increased. Jeanswest, in particular, saw its sales double.
When Li Huini went shopping with Lu Jiaxin, she brought up this very topic. "Jiaxin, when I went to Green Forest to buy clothes, I saw a customer being rude to one of your staff members. It was hard to watch, but your employee maintained a smile throughout. Jiaxin, how did you train your staff?"
Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, "We invited top sales performers from Xiaorizi to conduct the training, and it wasn't cheap. Also, we now have an excellent employee selection process in each of our stores, which greatly helps their career advancement. If they get into an argument with a customer, they won't be eligible for the selection."
Li Huini asked, "Did you come up with these ideas yourself, or did Mr. Nie teach them to you?"
Lu Jiaxin chuckled, "For the companies under my name, Nie Zhan noticed the issues but didn't say a word. According to him, I need to discover and solve the problems myself for our employees to truly be convinced by me. Otherwise, in their eyes, I would just be a figurehead."
Li Huini said enviously, "Jiaxin, you're so lucky. Mr. Nie truly has your best interests at heart. Unlike some people who claim to be acting in the name of love, only to treat their partners like caged birds."
Hearing the resentment in these words, Lu Jiaxin looked puzzled. As far as she knew, Li Huini's two older brothers were favored at home.
Without needing to ask, Li Huini clarified, "My cousin has had a talent for painting since she was young. Her teacher said she would definitely achieve something significant one day. Who would have thought that she would be wooed into marrying that man and giving up her career to take care of their two children?"
"If he had continued to treasure my cousin, her sacrifices would have been worth it. But I recently saw him out on a trip with several women."
Lu Jiaxin had heard similar stories all too often. She believed that marriage wasn't scary, but the thought of a woman losing herself within it was terrifying.
Li Huini continued, "Jiaxin, Mr. Nie is truly exceptional. He didn't ask you to stay at home and enjoy a life of leisure; instead, he lets you manage the company."
Lu Jiaxin laughed lightly, "He knows I love traveling, so he suggested that he manage the company while I pursue my passions. But I don't like depending on others, so I declined."
"I believe your cousin's husband truly loved her at first, otherwise, she wouldn't have given up her career so willingly to become a housewife.
Lu Jiaxin explained, "It's human nature to take things for granted once they're attained. He found his life monotonous and began seeking novelty and excitement."
Pausing for a moment, she continued, "There's also another scenario where someone is caged like a canary and constantly subjected to PUA tactics. When they feel trapped and believe they can't escape, their partner takes advantage and acts recklessly."
"What's PUA?"
Lu Jiaxin clarified, "PUA stands for Pick-up Artist, literally meaning a 'seduction artist.' In simpler terms, it refers to someone who is very adept at dating and can make their partner infatuated. In the context of a relationship or marriage, it involves one partner emotionally and mentally manipulating the other through verbal put-downs, negative behavior, and mental oppression. It's a very scary phenomenon, and we must be vigilant against it."
Li Huini was stunned. "My cousin seems to be in this exact situation. Jiaxin, what should someone do if they're a victim of a Pick-up Artist?"
Lu Jiaxin advised, "This already falls into the category of a psychological disorder and requires intervention. If your cousin is indeed in this situation, you should find her a competent psychologist. However, many people are averse to seeking psychological help, and there's also your cousin's husband to consider. It won't be easy."
Li Huini acknowledged the difficulty but insisted on trying. Her cousin, once so proud, now spent her days revolving around her two children and was too afraid to divorce her unfaithful husband. This was not like her at all.
"It also depends on whether your cousin is willing to cooperate," Lu Jiaxin added. "If she's not receptive, there's only so much you can do."
Li Huini understood that Lu Jiaxin was looking out for her and thanked her. She decided to give it a shot.
The clothing at Green Forest was trendy and reasonably priced, making it affordable for the average white-collar worker. With improved customer service and after-sales support, coupled with the boost from advertisements and TV dramas, sales continued to soar.
As the year drew to a close, Nie Zhan approached Lu Jiaxin and said, "Jiaxin, the financial situation at Green Forest is excellent. Let's prepare to list it on the stock exchange next March."
They had already found a suitable shell company, awaiting Lu Jiaxin's consent.
The couple had discussed this matter previously, and Lu Jiaxin naturally had no objections. However, when Nie Zhan mentioned his plan to open a convenience store, Lu Jiaxin stated that she would only invest and not be involved in the management. With four companies already under her belt, including Wanjia Film and Service Jewelry, which barely required her attention, she was feeling stretched thin and didn't want to take on more.
Lu Jiaxin's goal was financial freedom, and having already surpassed that to become the richest woman in Hong Kong, she could easily handle one more company. However, having worked herself to illness in her previous life, she didn't want to repeat the same mistake and desired a more relaxed approach this time around.
Nie Zhan smiled and agreed, "Sure, you invest, and I'll manage it."
Previously, Jiaxin had been very driven, running a business while studying. But ever since her financial windfalls in the stock market, Nie Zhan noticed that she wasn't as diligent anymore and often wanted to travel. The fact that she could still manage four companies so successfully and with such little effort was beyond his expectations.
Lu Jiaxin hugged him and said affectionately, "You're the best, Ah Zhan."
Nie Zhan wasn't going to let this opportunity slip by. "Jiaxin, but you promised that we would get engaged this year. How about I find a fortuneteller to choose an auspicious date?"
True to her word, Lu Jiaxin agreed. "With Green Forest's upcoming IPO and your plans to venture into the retail industry, the first half of the year will undoubtedly be busy. Let's schedule the engagement for the second half of the year."
Nie Zhan was thrilled by her consent and eager to find a master to select an auspicious date.
"The new year is approaching," Lu Jiaxin interjected. "We can look for a master after the holidays."
"I'll follow your lead," he replied with a smile.
(End of Chapter)
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