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Chapter 618: The Grand Opening of the Xin Xin Supermarket (1)
Chapter 618: The Grand Opening of the Xin Xin Supermarket (1)
Lu Jiaxin returned to Hong Kong and treated herself to a relaxing shower and a well-deserved rest.
Nie Zhan was surprised to see her back so soon, mainly because Lu Hongjun had not yet regained consciousness, and he didn't expect her to return so quickly. Coincidentally, Jiaxin had just woken up when he asked, "How's Uncle doing now?"
Yawning, Lu Jiaxin replied, "He's still dazed, but he's a bit better than when he first woke up. I'm also getting impatient taking care of him, so I made an excuse to come back. I'll visit again in half a month."
The excuse she gave was that there were important matters at the company that needed her attention, but the truth was that Lu Jiaxin didn't want to see Lu Hongjun at the hospital every day. While she couldn't tend to him personally due to her busy work schedule, she had made sure to make adequate arrangements for his care.
"What about Uncle's case?" Nie Zhan asked. He had also asked his men to look into the matter, but they hadn't found anything substantial.
Lu Jiaxin was satisfied with the handling of the case. "No jail time, but it will be on record, and all welfare benefits will be revoked. It's actually better that he lost his pension; even if he remarries, he won't be able to find someone as unscrupulous as before."
She had already discussed the matter of keeping the incident off the records with Xie Kaixiao, expressing that she didn't want the embarrassment of having such a scandal on file. Xie Kaixiao hadn't made any promises, only saying that they would see when the time came.
Nie Zhan was astonished and asked, "Do you mean that he'll remarry?"
Lu Jiaxin found his reaction amusing. "What's so surprising about that? He doesn't have the means to do so now, otherwise, he might not have stopped at five marriages. Seven or eight marriages wouldn't have been out of the question."
Nie Zhan felt that he and Lu Jiaxin shared a similar plight, having such unreliable fathers and mothers. While he had long given up any expectations of maternal love, Jiaxin was different. She had been cherished and doted on as a child, only to later discover that she was less favored than the children her stepmother brought into the family. Such a fall from grace could drive a person to despair.
Noticing his expression, Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "Everyone's growth is filled with pain. But once you get past it, you'll be fine. I've become stronger now; not only can he not hurt me, but he also needs to rely on me."
If it weren't for the sudden pain in her heart that day, Lu Jiaxin knew that even if Lu Hongjun were at death's door, she wouldn't have returned. The world was better off without such scum. But now, she had her concerns, and not only did she rush back at the first moment, but she would also have to support him financially going forward.
"The medical equipment and doctors at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital are much better than those at the hospital in Si Jiu City," Nie Zhan said. "Jiaxin, do you want to transfer him here? It would be more convenient for us to take care of him."
Lu Jiaxin looked at him, and after a moment's pause, she sighed. "You always say that I'm too soft-hearted, but in truth, you're even softer. I don't want to see him, and I don't plan to bring him to Hong Kong for treatment."
When Lu Hongjun was in a coma, she had considered this idea, but at the time, her concern was that his death might affect her. Now that he had regained consciousness and was out of danger, she could leave him to recover slowly in Si Jiu City.
"I'm just afraid that people will talk," Nie Zhan said.
Lu Jiaxin laughed lightly. "As long as he tells people that he's accustomed to the people and things in Si Jiu City, and that he's not used to the unfamiliar surroundings of Hong Kong, no one will blame me."
In the past, Lu Hongjun wouldn't have been swayed by such threats, but things were different now. If he wanted her to support him financially, he would have to compromise. Otherwise, if she decided to wash her hands of him and enjoy her later years in comfort, he could only dream!
Nie Zhan finished his meal and brought up another matter. "The Xin Xin Supermarket will be opening in two days. Come with me to the grand opening."
After three years, He Bin had finally managed to get the supermarket up and running, choosing a location in Sham Shui Po with high foot traffic.
Lu Jiaxin had kept a low profile since her kidnapping incident and avoided appearing in public. "Just invite a few more celebrities, and it'll be fine.
Nie Zhan explained, "In the future, we plan to expand Xin Xin Supermarket to various big cities in the mainland, but this is the first store of Xin Xin Superstore, so it's different. We should make an appearance to show the outside world that we value this business."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Jiaxin, staying secluded isn't necessarily safer. On the contrary, by participating in more charitable events and increasing your influence, anyone who dares to target you in the future will have to think twice about whether they can afford the consequences."
Lu Jiaxin replied, "Alright, if you think we should attend, then we will. But we'll leave right after the ribbon-cutting. It will be too crowded and dangerous to stay."
"That's fine," Nie Zhan agreed.
After dinner, Lu Jiaxin called Zong Simeng. "My dad woke up the next day. His recovery isn't going well, and he's still not fully conscious."
Zong Simeng had originally planned to return to Si Jiu City with Lu Jiaxin, but Lu Jiaxin didn't agree and asked Miao Na to buy her a ticket back to Hong Kong City.
When Zong Simeng heard that Lu Jiaxin had rushed back to Si Jiu City upon hearing that her father was in critical condition, she thought that Lu Jiaxin had forgiven Lu Hongjun. Now, it seemed like she had read too much into it.
Zong Simeng brought up the topic of the engagement. "Your engagement is next month. With your dad in this state, do you need to postpone the engagement banquet?"
Lu Jiaxin hadn't even considered this. Whether or not Lu Hongjun could attend the engagement banquet, it would proceed as planned. "No need to postpone it. It's not auspicious, but it will be fine. He's already out of danger, so he just needs to rest and recover."
If Lu Hongjun had passed away, then the engagement banquet would have to be postponed. It wouldn't be appropriate to hold the engagement banquet soon after his funeral. Besides, it would be inauspicious, and they might be criticized for it.
Zong Simeng smiled and said, "It's good not to postpone it. Look at Tao Yong and Shi Xinyu; they postponed their wedding, and now they've gone their separate ways."
It had been a long time since they had heard any news about Shi Xinyu, but Lu Jiaxin wasn't the curious type, so she didn't ask further about her current situation.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and asked, "Sister Simeng, are you free tomorrow? My supermarket is opening the day after tomorrow, and I need to buy a couple of suitable outfits."
With only two days left, there wasn't enough time to have something made, so she planned to go to Green Forest the next day to see if she could find something suitable among all the clothes there.
It wasn't that she couldn't wear other luxury brands just because she had created her own brand. However, wearing her own brand in public would be more convincing. How could she gain people's trust if she didn't even wear the clothes she designed?
Zong Simeng smiled and suggested, "Why don't we call Meteor as well?"
"Sister Simeng, let's invite Huihui too. It'll be more fun to go shopping with more people."
Zong Simeng politely declined, "She's not really in a position to go out these days, but we'll definitely call her the next time we go out."
Lu Jiaxin understood what that meant—she was pregnant. Pregnancy was a happy occasion, but Su Heyuan and Hu Huihui's wedding was scheduled for the last month of winter. By then, Hu Huihui's belly would be showing, and it wouldn't look good in a wedding dress.
"So, the wedding date will be postponed?" Lu Jiaxin asked.
Zong Simeng smiled and replied, "The wedding date has been changed to a week after your engagement banquet. It's still early in the month, so the bump won't show under the wedding dress."
Hearing the lightness in Zong Simeng's tone, Lu Jiaxin thought to herself that Hong Kong City indeed had a more open culture. If this were the mainland, the bride's family would have tried to conceal it at all costs. Times are changing, and it's a good thing for women.
(End of Chapter)
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