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Chapter 620: Matchmaking (1)
Chapter 620: Matchmaking (1)
September 14th was Mid-Autumn Festival, and Grandpa Nie hoped that Lu Jiaxin could come to the old house to celebrate. Nie Manli was a dutiful and filial daughter-in-law, and during the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, she would bring her three children back to keep her father-in-law company.
Nie Zhan flatly refused, saying, "Jiaxin doesn't like too noisy environments. It's enough for me to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with her."
Grandpa Nie didn't dwell on the matter. "I've heard about what happened to your future father-in-law. Ah Zhan, no matter how busy you are, you should pay him a visit. Otherwise, the Lu family might doubt your sincerity towards Jiaxin."
He didn't know why Lu Hongjun had been arrested, but since the case was over and the man hadn't been sentenced, he didn't ask further. There was no need to. They were in Hong Kong, and their grandson wasn't pursuing a political career, so it wouldn't affect them.
Nie Zhan didn't mention that the Lu family didn't want him to visit. Grandpa Nie was old-fashioned and valued filial piety and obedience in children. "Grandpa, I'm really tied up with work during this period. I've already discussed it with Jiaxin. We will visit her father in Si Jiucheng on Friday."
Grandpa Nie nodded. "Since we didn't go to their home to propose marriage, we should apologize to your future father-in-law. It's just that my body isn't cooperating, or I would have gone with you."
Nie Zhan nodded.
The day before Mid-Autumn Festival, Zong Shimen invited Lu Jiaxin and Yu Meotong to go shopping. With the weather turning cooler in October, she was planning to do some serious shopping. However, this time, she only bought clothes for the elderly and children.
Yu Meotong smiled and said, "Sister Shimen, why don't you help buy clothes for your brother-in-law as well?"
"He has someone to buy clothes for him, so I won't bother," Zong Shimen replied.
Lu Jiaxin asked curiously, "I thought they were supposed to send her to Australia. Why hasn't she left yet? Have they changed their minds again?"
Zong Shimen smiled, but her smile held a hint of scorn. "They're supposedly waiting for the baby to be born before leaving. Who doesn't know her little scheme? She thinks that once Zhifang sees the child, he'll be so attached that he won't let them go to Australia."
"My mother-in-law told me that if he doesn't keep his promise to let that woman and the child go to Australia, she'll transfer 5% of the shares under his name to Keke. To be honest, I'd rather they don't go to Australia," Lu Jiaxin said.
Although the shares would be transferred to her son's name, Hu Zhifang would manage them on his behalf. But once the child turned twenty and joined the company, those shares would be under the child's control.
Yu Meotong was surprised by her change of heart, but it was a positive one. "Sister Shimen, it's good that you're thinking this way. Men are really not that complicated once you see through them."
Zong Shimen was afraid that she might influence Yu Meotong's view of men and relationships. "Actually, there are still good men out there. Among the older generation, look at my father-in-law; he treats my mother-in-law very well. And among the younger generation, Nie Zhan and Tao Yong are both very devoted in their relationships."
After Tao Yong and Shi Xinyu broke up, he hadn't dated anyone else and focused solely on his work. On the other hand, Shi Xinyu was already married and expecting a baby.
Seizing the opportunity, Lu Jiaxin said, "Meotong, there are two decent men in Wansheng Real Estate. One is a graduate from Columbia University and the head of the marketing department. He's 31 years old and quite good-looking, but the only downside is that he's a workaholic. The other graduated from London Business School and is the deputy manager of the investment department. He's 30 years old, handsome, competent, and easy to get along with. Both of their parents have decent jobs, and they come from middle-class families."
Hong Kong was different from the mainland. Most young couples here didn't live with their parents, even if they couldn't afford to buy a place of their own; they would rent a place instead.
Yu Meotong didn't want a workaholic; with that kind of person, she might not even see him for an entire month. So, she asked about the second candidate, "How much does he earn annually, and what does he look like? What do his parents do?"
Lu Jiaxin took out a photo from her bag. It was a work photo, and he looked very dashing in a suit. "His name is Jiang Yuanjiu. His father used to be a firefighter but has since retired. His mother works as an accountant for a company.
(End of Chapter)Yu Meotong was quite satisfied with Jiang Yuanjiu's personal background and family situation. She smiled and expressed her willingness to meet him.
Zong Shimen also thought he was a good match, but then considered her father's temperament. "Meotong, your father wants you to marry someone of equal status. You should discuss this with him."
Yu Meotong waved her hand, dismissing the concern. "My two older brothers want to immigrate abroad, and they've been persuading my parents to join them. Finally, they've agreed, so we're all planning to immigrate."
Zong Shimen frowned. "Immigrate? What will happen to your family's business?"
Yu Meotong looked at Lu Jiaxin and smiled. "They plan to sell the company and cash out. Jiaxin, I remember you mentioned wanting to start a cosmetics business. If you're interested in our jewelry and cosmetics businesses, we can talk to them."
Lu Jiaxin shook her head. "Your family's company is too small."
Even if she wanted to acquire their jewelry and cosmetics companies, it would be the relevant managers who would handle the negotiations. If she agreed with Meotong first, Mr. Yu would likely raise the price.
In May, the stock market had crashed, dragging down the real estate market with it. The average decline had already exceeded 40% by now. She guessed that Yu Meotong's two older brothers didn't have faith in the mainland, and so they were slowly persuading Mr. Yu to agree to immigration.
Yu Meotong smiled. "That's true. Now that you're the top female billionaire in Hong Kong, you probably won't be interested in a company with a market value of less than a billion."
As this was a task given to her by Mr. Yu, she had asked casually, and even if she was rejected, she could still report back. Ah, if they did immigrate, she would have to fly to Australia to visit them.
One day, after a meeting, Wang Shi stopped Jiang Yuanjiu before he left. When everyone else had gone, he asked, "Manager Jiang, I recall you don't have a girlfriend, right?"
Jiang Yuanjiu was a bit puzzled but nodded to confirm his single status.
"Manager Jiang," Wang Shi said, "The boss's wife has a friend who's 27 years old this year. She studied jewelry design and works in the same field. She's not only beautiful but also highly capable in her work. If you're interested, I can introduce you to her."
Jiang Yuanjiu smiled and asked, "Secretary Wang, if she's so great, why introduce her to me? Don't you want her for yourself?"
As far as he knew, Wang Shi was still single, and he wondered if there was something wrong with the girl if Wang Shi wasn't interested in her himself.
Wang Shi remained expressionless as he said, "I just want to focus on my work and don't plan on dating anyone."
Jiang Yuanjiu smiled and agreed. Whether or not it worked out, he had to give the boss's wife face. Otherwise, with the way the boss doted on his wife, his future at the company might be affected.
This was quite a turnaround, but it was also within his expectations. After giving him Yu Meotong's contact information, Wang Shi said, "Xiao Jiang, I hope you succeed."
Hearing this, Jiang Yuanjiu replied, "Manager, matters of the heart depend on fate."
Since the boss's wife had taken the initiative to make the introduction, he would definitely meet the girl. If they hit it off, he would pursue her. If they got married, this connection would help him climb the ranks in the real estate company faster. But if they didn't click, he wouldn't sacrifice his happiness for a promotion, and the boss's wife would have no reason to blame him.
[End of Chapter]
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