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Chapter 640: Unyielding
Chapter 640: Unyielding
The grandfather and granddaughter left the hospital and drove home.
Nie Jingwen hesitated before saying, "Grandfather, Lu Hongjun and his daughter don't look like father and daughter at all."
"How are they unlike each other?"
Nie Jingwen noticed that Lu Hongjun was always agreeable and a little ingratiating when talking to Grandpa Nie. But Lu Jiaxin was different; she showed no fear when facing her grandfather.
Grandpa Nie said, "What do you mean, ingratiating? That's just their way of showing respect to me. But it's true that someone like Lu Hongjun wouldn't be able to raise such an excellent child like Jiaxin. This girl must take after her mother to be so exceptional."
Although some people quietly gossiped that Nie Zhan was afraid of his wife, Grandpa Nie thought they were just sour about their own failed relationships. For his grandson to find such a wonderful daughter-in-law, he must hold her dear in his heart.
Thinking of his own children, Nie Jingwen felt the weight of his responsibilities.
Zhang Lanlan had confirmed the menu for the engagement banquet in the afternoon, so she didn't go. That evening, the couple chatted about Lu Hongjun. Zhang Lanlan asked curiously, "Lu Hongjun is only 21 years old this year, and Lu Hongjun is 62. So, he was 41 when Jiaxin was born. Why did they have a child so late, and why only one?"
Nie Jingwen actually knew about this. "I heard that Lu Hongjun was injured during the war, and the doctors said it would be difficult for him to have children. It's a miracle that they have Jiaxin."
Zhang Lanlan asked in confusion, "If it was so difficult for them to have a child, she would usually be doted on immensely. Why do they have such a poor relationship?"
She hadn't inquired about their relationship, but the fact that Lu Jiaxin was doing so well yet hadn't brought her elderly father to Hong Kong to enjoy life spoke volumes. On top of that, she had sent him to the hospital on this rare visit for her engagement. All signs indicated a very poor relationship between father and daughter, probably only slightly better than the relationship between Nie Zhan and his aunt.
Although Nie Jingwen knew the reason, he didn't want to tell Zhang Lanlan. He quickly changed the subject to Nie Zhan's engagement banquet.
The guest list for the engagement banquet was divided into three parts: Nie Jingwen was in charge of the Nie family's relatives and friends, while Nie Zhan and Lu Jiaxin would decide whom to invite from their own circles. Based on the confirmed list, they reserved twenty-five tables: twenty for the Nie family and five for Lu Jiaxin's side.
Feeling that the disparity in numbers was too great, Zhang Lanlan had specifically mentioned it to Lu Jiaxin, but to her surprise, Lu Jiaxin didn't seem to mind. However, considering Lu Jiaxin's background, it made sense that she didn't need a large number of guests to save face.
Zhang Lanlan recalled the news she had received and said, "Jingwen, did you hear that your cousin has acquired the Yu family's cosmetics company? Cosmetics is a tough business."
Nie Jingwen had received the news as soon as it happened. "A few years ago, when I was having dinner with Zhan, I joked that they were involved in clothing, jewelry, and film, so why not open a cosmetics company? Zhan said it wasn't the right time yet."
"Why wasn't it the right time?"
Nie Jingwen shook his head. "I guess Jiaxin didn't want him to talk about it, so he couldn't tell me. Anyway, his business is booming now, and that's good for us too."
Zhang Lanlan remained silent. When the family assets were divided up, she had felt that the real estate company was better than the bank. But Grandpa had said that her husband was better suited to the stable and established world of banking, rather than the more adventurous world of real estate development. At first, she had thought Grandpa was wrong when Nie Zhan didn't seem to make any moves after taking over the company. But later, she had to admit that Grandpa was right after all, as Nie Zhan finally showed his true capabilities after some initial hesitation. However, the gap between the two brothers was growing, which sometimes worried her.
Shaking off these thoughts, Zhang Lanlan asked, "There are only three days left until the engagement banquet. Will your aunt be coming back? We should have a definite answer by now, right?"
Nie Jingwen shook his head and said she wouldn't be coming back. "Ah Zhan doesn't want her to return. Grandpa even scolded him for it. Unexpectedly, when Grandpa called yesterday, Xiao Yi said the child wasn't feeling well these past few days and wouldn't be coming back."
Zhang Lanlan thought it was just as well that she wasn't coming. If she said something unpleasant at the engagement banquet, given her sister-in-law's temperament, she would definitely blow up. She didn't have any issues with Lu Jiaxin either; the other woman had a temper, but she had the means to back it up.
Lu Jiaxin had finished arranging her affairs and was now busy preparing for her own engagement banquet. In fact, Zhang Lanlan had already taken care of most of the preparations; Lu Jiaxin just needed to verify and confirm everything to ensure there were no slip-ups.
Two days before the engagement, Lu Dan, along with Lu An and Lu Shan, arrived. This time, Lu Ping came to pick them up, while Lu Hongjun remained in the hospital for rehabilitation training.
Most men loved cars, and with Lu An's outgoing personality, he exclaimed in awe upon seeing the Mercedes that had come to fetch them: "These cars are so much prettier than the ones in Si Jiu City!"
Lu Ping explained, "These are the cars used by the bodyguards and helpers. Your aunt and uncle have even better cars. Not only are they more beautiful than these, but they also have superior performance."
Lu An turned to him and asked, "You mean my aunt and uncle have several cars?"
"Not just several," Lu Ping replied. "They have over twenty. However, half of them are antique cars collected by your uncle, meant for display and not for driving."
Only now did they truly understand just how wealthy their aunt was. Aside from the luxurious mansion and cars, even their great-uncle's hospital experience was completely different from what they were used to in the mainland. The meticulous service and treatment he received—this wasn't just a hospital, it might as well have been a high-end sanatorium for senior officials. It was only after chatting with one of the nurses that he learned his great-uncle's hospital stay cost several thousand yuan a day.
Knowing that Lu An wanted to see the cars, Wang Lin specially drove them to the underground garage, as the cars normally used during the day were parked in the courtyard.
Upon entering the underground garage and seeing the row of vehicles, Lu An's eyes widened in amazement.
Although Lu Dan didn't understand cars, she could tell from their appearance that they were extremely valuable. Out of habit, she asked, "How much do these cost?"
Lu An, who liked cars and knew a bit about them, replied, "These cars must be worth tens of millions together. Mom, Aunt Jiaxin is so lucky. She gets to drive a different car every day."
Wang Lin interjected, "For the boss, cars are just a means of transportation. As long as they perform well and are safe, that's enough. Mr. Nie really likes cars, and the ones parked here belong to him."
What he didn't mention was that their boss also had a penchant for watches, amassing quite the collection. Watches were small and didn't take up much space, but like luxury cars, they were incredibly expensive.
The only one who remained relatively calm amidst all this was Lu Shan, as he had already witnessed their aunt's wealth during their previous visit.
After admiring the cars for a while, the group headed upstairs. Lu Jiaxin was out at the moment, so the butler took them to their rooms.
There were three guest rooms on the first floor, and considering Lu Dan's age, they let her stay on the first floor while Lu Shan and Lu An were taken to the third floor. Climbing stairs was no issue for young men like them.
Once they had unpacked their belongings, Butler Meng took them on a tour of the villa. They visited every part of the villa except for the second floor, which was where Lu Jiaxin and Nie Zhan resided, and thus off-limits.
After exploring the interior of the villa, they headed to the backyard garden. It boasted not only expansive flower beds but also a swimming pool and a tennis court. The swimming pool had been there originally, while the tennis court was added later. The couple could enjoy a game of tennis whenever they had free time.
After the tour, a single thought floated through the minds of the visitors: 'Jiaxin (Aunt) is so rich!'
(End of Chapter)
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