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Chapter 619: The Grand Opening of Xin Xin Supermarket (2)
Chapter 619: The Grand Opening of Xin Xin Supermarket (2)
September 4th was an auspicious day for business and new beginnings. As was customary in Hong Kong, the grand opening of the Xin Xin Supermarket featured performances by six of the hottest stars from Wanjia Film and Television. Just before the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Nie Zan and Lu Jiaxin arrived, as the guests of honor always made their entrance last.
Tien Pengyu was also present and took the opportunity to introduce the celebrities to Lu Jiaxin. She recognized two of the female stars, Lan Ying Gu and Miss Wang, but the other four were unfamiliar to her.
Miss Wang, renowned for her beauty as Xiaoqian, had a laid-back attitude towards her career. She took on acting projects when they came her way, but when she wasn't filming, she preferred to stay at home instead of aggressively pursuing more opportunities. Nonetheless, her natural beauty had landed her the role of spokesperson for Green Forest. On the other hand, Lan Ying Gu was more ambitious and driven by the desire to earn more money. Since signing with Wanjia Film and Television, she had taken on numerous film and television projects, including three out of the four dramas written by Lu Jiaxin, excluding God of Gamblers 1. As the leading lady of Wanjia Film and Television, the company heavily promoted and marketed her, resulting in a significant boost to her fame compared to her past life.
As Lu Jiaxin interacted with these two beauties up close, Miss Wang's stunning looks were undeniable, but Lu Jiaxin felt that her modern attire didn't showcase her beauty as well as traditional costumes. As for Lan Jieying, her eyes were large and bright, with a captivating gaze. She exuded a delicate aura, yet there was a hint of stubbornness in her eyes, truly embodying the saying, 'true beauty lies within, not just on the surface.' It was a pity that such a beautiful woman had suffered at the hands of others and ended up in a state of madness. However, now that she was signed with Wanjia Film and Television, unless she willingly agreed, no one would dare to force her into anything, or they would face legal consequences.
Noticing Lu Jiaxin's transfixed gaze on Lan Ying Gu, Nie Zan gently pulled her hand and said, "Jiaxin, it's time. Let's head outside."
Snapping out of her thoughts, Lu Jiaxin smiled and offered a piece of advice to Lan Ying Gu, "Invest your earnings into fixed assets instead of risky ventures."
With their earnings, they could purchase real estate or jewelry and handbags. The former was a safe investment with potential for gains, while the latter might depreciate in value but wouldn't result in significant losses. Venturing into financial businesses or investments without sufficient knowledge, as others often did, usually led to losses.
In this era, there was still a certain stigma associated with entertainers, and the entertainment industry was rife with pitfalls. Most of those who entered this industry came from humble backgrounds, unlike the plethora of wealthy and celebrity offspring in later generations, who, despite lacking in looks and acting chops, still managed to blow their own horns. As for investments, diving in headfirst without a clue often resulted in losing one's shirt.
Having been in business herself for several years, Lu Jiaxin was well aware of these differences. In her past life, she had been a high-ranking executive in a clothing factory, but when she became her own boss, she realized how much she still had to learn. Fortunately, she had Nie Zan and a team of professionals to guide her, helping her avoid many pitfalls.
Lan Ying Gu was taken aback for a moment, and by the time she regained her senses, Lu Jiaxin had already walked ahead.
Tien Pengyu, too, was slightly surprised. Although Lu Jiaxin was the boss of Wanjia Film and Television, she hadn't had direct interactions with these celebrities. Many girls her age were star-struck fans, but Lu Jiaxin's focus was solely on whether they suited the roles in her films.
A perplexed expression on her face, Lan Ying Gu asked, "Mr. Tian, what did the boss mean by that?"
Tien Pengyu was blunt in his explanation, "The boss is advising you to focus on acting and invest your earnings in real estate or collectibles that will appreciate in value. Don't try to open a business or start a company; it's not your forte."
Lan Ying Gu fell silent, deep in thought.
As Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zan reached the entrance of the Xin Xin Supermarket, they were met with a sea of people, a sight that evoked a sense of emotion in Lu Jiaxin. Indeed, whether in Hong Kong or on the mainland, everyone loved a good bargain.
Having once been in their shoes, Lu Jiaxin understood their eagerness to rush into the supermarket and start shopping instead of standing around listening to speeches from the management.
Having discarded the script written by her secretary, Lu Jiaxin simply offered a few words of blessing before handing the microphone to Nie Zan.
Nie Zan had handled various unexpected situations since starting work, and Lu Jiaxin's disregard for protocol was child's play to him. He seamlessly took the microphone, exchanged some pleasantries, and proceeded to cut the ribbon.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zan left the premises, and the supermarket officially opened its doors to a flood of eager customers. The first three days of the opening were marked by promotions, with some items discounted at 15% and others as low as 36%—deals that were rarely seen on regular days.
On their way back, Nie Zan asked, "Why did you suddenly advise your artist against investing today? You might be hindering her chance to make a fortune."
Lu Jiaxin replied, "With her way of thinking, investing would likely result in losing everything. She's one of my artists, and I don't want her to be distracted by investment failures and unable to focus on bringing in profits for the company."
In truth, Lu Jiaxin's words were prompted by thoughts of Lan Ying Gu's unfortunate later years, where she ended up relying on welfare. Lu Jiaxin hoped that Lan Ying Gu would heed her advice, but even if she didn't, at least she could start anew and avoid the path of madness.
Nie Zan noticed her concern for her artists and asked, "When do you plan to release 'Legal Beauty 2' and 'God of Gamblers 2'?"
Lu Jiaxin had already discussed this with Tian Pengyu. "Tian Pengyu wants 'Legal Beauty' to be released on New Year's Day, and 'God of Gamblers 2' will be our Lunar New Year movie."
With the success of the first movie, 'God of Gamblers 2' was guaranteed to be a box office hit. Ever since Lu Jiaxin declared her intention to expand Wanjia Film and Television, Tian Pengyu had presented her with a feasible plan within a week. To date, Wanjia Film and Television had successfully recruited numerous talents from Wireless, ATV, and other film companies, significantly expanding their scale.
While Lu Jiaxin was away on her trip, Nie Zan had stepped in a few times to handle issues with Green Forest and Xin Xin Properties. However, Tian Pengyu's capable management of Wanjia Film and Television meant that Lu Jiaxin rarely had to worry or trouble herself with matters related to the company.
Nie Zan said, "Jiaxin, with all that's happened to your father and him still in the hospital, I think it's time for me to pay him a visit. There aren't any pressing matters at my company right now."
When Lu Jiaxin had first learned of Lu Hongjun's coma, Nie Zan had a project worth over ten billion yuan pending signature. Understanding the situation, she had asked him to prioritize work. Now that things had settled down, he felt it was appropriate to pay a visit. It wasn't about gaining favor but about basic courtesy.
Lu Jiaxin had no intention of returning just yet. "Let's go back after the Mid-Autumn Festival. I don't want to spend it with him."
She knew they had to return eventually. Arrangements needed to be made for Lu Hongjun's discharge from the hospital, and it was her responsibility and duty to take care of him in his old age. She never considered passing this responsibility to Lu Shan; her only expectation of him was to contribute his efforts.
Seeing the disdain written all over her face, Nie Zan smiled and said, "When he's older and immobile, we'll have to bring him to Hong Kong City."
He spoke of bringing Lu Hongjun to Hong Kong City, not of having him live with them. Hong Kong City offered better medical care and more professional nursing staff than the mainland.
Without a moment's hesitation, Lu Jiaxin replied, "I'm living my life just fine. Why would I want to invite trouble?"
"As people age, health issues become more common, and I don't want you to be running back and forth all the time," Nie Zan explained.
"For minor ailments, Lu Shan can accompany him to the hospital. This situation is exceptional, and it's not like his life will always be at stake," Lu Jiaxin argued.
Recognizing her determination, Nie Zan dropped the subject.
(End of Chapter)
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