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Chapter 674: Yu Meitung's Pregnancy
Chapter 674: Yu Meitung's Pregnancy
Lu Jiaxin returned to Hong Kong and took a half-day rest before going to work. She wasn't surprised to receive a call from Lu Jiaguang in the evening. She didn't get angry but said, "He gave me a collection of antiques worth a fortune. Spending $20,000 on green bills is barely a drop in the bucket."
Lu Jiaguang quickly expressed that Lu Hongjun didn't think so.
Lu Jiaxin didn't argue with him but said, "The money used to purchase these antiques originally came from his illegal dealings in controlled supplies. The issue was suppressed at the time, and once the dust settles, I will return this entire collection to the state as a gift."
These items were indeed priceless, and each piece could fetch several million in Hong Kong City. Lu Hongjun felt that since she had gained so much, it wouldn't hurt to provide for her in her old age. Previously, he thought there was no need to mention it, but now he realized his mistake. It was better to be clear about such matters.
Lu Jiaguang was taken aback. "You're going to give it all back to the state?"
Lu Jiaxin affirmed with a hum, "I've already promised Uncle Xie. Although I'm a woman and not a virtuous gentleman, I will definitely keep my word."
Lu Jiaguang didn't know what to say.
Lu Jiaxin didn't have much to talk about with Lu Jiaguang either. The generation gap between them, coupled with their different paths in life—one in politics and the other in business—left them with little common ground. She said, "Big brother, I've been quite busy lately, so I won't be returning for Lu An's wedding."
She had prepared a gift—the three gold items: earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet. Her resentment was directed solely at Lu Hongjun, and Lu Jiaguang and Lu An were blameless. She just didn't want to see that old man's face, so she wasn't going.
Lu Jiaguang was a bit disappointed but could understand. With so many companies under her care, she must be swamped with work.
After hanging up the phone, he hesitated for a moment, intending to go to Lu Hongjun's place, but he was stopped by Wang Xiaojie. She said, "Today, Mrs. Li told me that she saw your third uncle in the park, deep in conversation with an elderly lady. We can't let him marry again. The first two wives caused enough trouble; I can't handle a third one."
"It's probably a misunderstanding. Third Uncle prefers young and beautiful women," Lu Jiaguang said. "If it were a woman in her forties, I might still be hesitant, but the likelihood decreases significantly for someone in their fifties or sixties."
Wang Xiaojie, who worked at a hospital and had seen all sorts of people, disagreed. "He's not what he used to be. He doesn't have the capital to pursue young and beautiful women anymore. It's not impossible for him to change his target."
Lu Jiaguang reassured her, "Don't worry. Jiaxin said that if he remarries, she'll cut off his $500 monthly allowance. He's used to spending freely, and he won't be able to handle a life without money."
Wang Xiaojie just wanted her to apply some pressure so that their peaceful days wouldn't be disturbed again. She couldn't handle the chaos, even if Lu Jiaxin could.
"Alright."
Upon hearing that the antiques he had given away would be donated to the state, Lu Hongjun cried out in protest, "Donate? They're already in Hong Kong City. Even if they want them back, it'll be impossible!"
Lu Jiaguang was startled. "Third Uncle, when you gave this collection to Jiaxin, did you have this intention in mind?"
"At the time, it was a precautionary measure. I never thought something like this would actually happen," Lu Hongjun replied.
Lu Jiaguang had always believed that his uncle regretted treating Lu Jiaxin the way he did in the past, and that was why he gave her this collection as compensation. He never imagined that the truth was something else entirely. For a moment, he struggled to accept this revelation.
Understanding Lu Jiaguang's temperament, Lu Hongjun didn't bother to explain further. There was no need. In a couple of days, he would figure it out on his own.
On a business trip, Nie Zhan cut his trip short by a day when he heard that Lu Jiaxin was back. Returning home, he found her arranging flowers and asked with a smile, "Now that you're back, why not stay a few more days?"
Lu Jiaxin said, "I don't want to see that self-righteous old face again, so I'm not going back."
She shouldn't have made that trip; she could have just had Li Qing pass the documents to Xie Kaixiao and convey her message. Oh well, lesson learned—she wouldn't bother with this again.
After learning what had happened, Nie Zhan hugged her and said, "It's alright, we won't go back in the future, and even if we do, he won't be staying with us."
At first, she thought he was just trying to comfort her, but now she realized he was treating her like his mother—using her as an emotional crutch.
Lu Jiaxin nodded. "Unless it's work-related, I won't be going back."
Given Lu Hongjun's current health, he could easily live for another decade or more. Although his recent full-body check-up revealed several health issues, they could be managed with timely medication.
Nie Zhan smiled and suggested, "It's been a while since we went hiking. How about we go tomorrow?"
Lu Jiaxin knew this was his way of cheering her up, and although she understood that he spent most of his days in the office with little outdoor activity, she agreed, "Let's invite Tao Yong and Sister Meitung to join us."
"What about Big Brother Hu and his wife?"
Lu Jiaxin wasn't opposed to the idea, but Zong Shimeng was busy these days. "She has her hands full with the family, taking care of the children, and managing the beauty salon. She doesn't have as much free time as before."
Nie Zhan nodded. "I heard from Feng Ge that business at the beauty salon is booming, and your sister-in-law is considering opening a second branch. If that happens, she'll be even busier, and we might not even have time to meet for afternoon tea."
Lu Jiaxin disagreed. "I manage four companies, and I still find time to hang out with friends for tea and go on vacations! As long as there are strict rules in place and everyone fulfills their duties, the company can run smoothly even in the owner's absence."
Nie Zhan disagreed. "It's different when you have kids. After work, we can spend our time as we like. But with children, we need to care for them, and that leaves us with less energy and time for activities like hiking and playing ball."
Lu Jiaxin found this amusing. "The way you put it, it's as if nannies and babysitters are useless. Of course, it's not ideal to take an infant hiking, but once they're a bit older, it's beneficial for them to explore nature and breathe fresh air."
With so many bodyguards, someone could always take turns carrying the child, and they wouldn't have to worry about the wind on the mountain.
Nie Zhan laughed. "You say that now, but your perspective will change when you have a child. The wind on the mountain can easily make them sick, and it's no fun when your child falls ill."
Hearing this, Lu Jiaxin had to admit that her perspective as a mother would indeed be different. Well, she'd cross that bridge when she came to it; there was no point in worrying about it now.
Lu Jiaxin called Zong Shimeng first. While she guessed that Zong Shimeng might not be able to make it, she still wanted to extend the invitation, or else she'd have to endure her friend's complaints the next time they met.
As expected, Zong Shimeng couldn't join them, but it wasn't because of the beauty salon; it was because Hu Sibao had a fever, and she needed to stay home to take care of him.
Next, Lu Jiaxin called Yu Meitung, but to her surprise, she also couldn't make it. "Jiaxin, I'm pregnant. I'm already six weeks along, and the doctor advised me to rest and avoid strenuous activities."
Activities like hiking, playing ball, and cycling were off the table until after the baby was born.
Lu Jiaxin immediately congratulated her. "Then get plenty of rest, and I'll come to visit you in a couple of days."
Nie Zhan, who was within earshot, had heard everything clearly. Yu Meitung had gotten pregnant the month after her marriage—Tao Yong certainly worked fast. Nie Zhan couldn't help but wonder when he'd be able to become a father.
(End of Chapter)
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