Chapter 704: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 8
Chapter 704: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 8
After the Soviet Union's collapse, the Ruble's value plummeted, and Western financial groups profited immensely. Nie Zhan and Lu Jiaxin also made a fortune, but Nie Zhan, always cautious, exited after earning over ten times his initial investment.
Nie Zhan explained, "We've made enough profit. If we attract too much attention, they might target us, and it could get troublesome."
Lu Jiaxin understood. They had set up the game, and while she could enjoy a few bites, joining the cake division might not be welcomed.
Lu Jiaxin said, "We've made a good profit in the financial market. From now on, we'll rely on Moklich."
Privatization of state-owned assets was Moklich and his family's domain. They, as investors, didn't involve themselves in specifics. It was a lucrative opportunity they wouldn't pass up.
Nie Zhan smiled and nodded, "I spoke to Moklich for over two hours today. I might have to visit next week."
With billions at stake, a personal visit was necessary. Lu Jiaxin couldn't leave her child, and Nie Zhan wouldn't feel at ease if she went, "Things are more chaotic there now. You must be careful."
Nie Zhan held her hand and assured her, "Don't worry. I'll return after the meeting."
With numerous bodyguards and staying in secure areas, he wasn't concerned about personal safety. The real danger was in border trade after the Soviet Union's collapse. The independent states faced shortages, and hunger drove people to desperate actions.
Two days later, Su Heyuan called Lu Jiaxin, "Are you home tomorrow? I'll come by if you are."
"Tomorrow's Saturday, a rest day," Lu Jiaxin replied.
Port City had a two-day weekend, and Lu Jiaxin avoided overtime. But Nie Zhan often worked overtime and traveled for business these two years.
Lu Jiaxin disliked business trips, only going when essential. After having a child, she hadn't traveled for work.
The next day, Su Heyuan arrived with two antique paintings. Seeing Lu Jiaxin's curiosity, he smiled, "You like calligraphy and porcelain, right? My uncle found these, but he couldn't give them to you directly, so he asked me to deliver them."
Lu Jiaxin loved antique paintings. She eagerly took them and opened them. One was by Wu Daozi, the Painting Saint, and the other by Dong Yuan of the Northern Song Dynasty, the founder of the Southern Landscape Painting style.
After admiring the paintings, Lu Jiaxin asked, "Where did Uncle Nie find these antique paintings?"
Su Heyuan didn't hide the truth, "It was a coincidence. Last year, after the Soviet Union's collapse, we were well-prepared and gained many benefits."
China's industrial system was relatively backward, while the Soviet Union had advanced technologies, even surpassing America in some fields. Acquiring their technology could save years of research in aerospace and other sectors, which was why Lu Jiaxin repeatedly reminded Xie Kaixiao.
For the nation, technology and talent were paramount. In the previous era, Western powers led by America not only seized the Soviet Union's accumulated wealth of 28 trillion green currency but also acquired their advanced technologies and even poached industry leaders.
Lu Jiaxin couldn't put the paintings down, "In that case, I won't be polite."
Su Heyuan laughed, "If you're still being polite, it's too distant. I couldn't find better ones, or I would've bought them for you."
"Jiaxin, I won't hide it from you. We've gained a lot, and my uncle will rise another level. We've all benefited from your connection."
Over the past few years, her uncle had risen quickly, and part of the reason was Lu Jiaxin. As for his business success, he also had Lu Jiaxin to thank for it.
Lu Jiaxin changed the subject and asked about Hu Huihui's due date, "She's already over seven months pregnant, so the due date should be around March, right?"
Even though he was already a father, he was still delighted to hear that Hu Huihui was pregnant again, as the saying goes, 'the more children, the more blessings abound'. Su Heyuan smiled and said, "Yes, the due date is March 10th. This time it's a girl, so we'll have a good combination of both genders."
"Have you gone for a check-up?"
Su Heyuan nodded, "Yes, last month during the check-up, Huihui asked the doctor. Knowing the gender of the child will help us prepare."
In many parts of the mainland, there's a preference for sons over daughters, and due to the one-child policy, many families can only have one child. Many people choose to abort when they find out the fetus is a girl? This is why hospitals prohibit gender checks. However, those who can afford to see doctors at Yanghe Hospital are either wealthy or influential, and Pengcheng doesn't have a family planning policy, so finding out the gender of the child is just a matter of asking.
"Congratulations!"
Su Heyuan smiled and asked, "Jiaxin, when are you planning to have another one? It's best for the age gap between siblings not to be too big, otherwise, they won't be able to play together. Like my cousin Hu Xu and Hu Xiaobao, because of their nine-year age difference, their relationship is a bit distant."
The main reason is that Hu Xu is already in school with a heavy workload, while Hu Xiaobao is just starting kindergarten. They rarely play together, even on weekends. Without spending time together, living under the same roof won't necessarily make them closer.
Lu Jiaxin agreed with Su Heyuan's words, she said, "I'm going back to the mainland in a few days. I'll visit a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and if my body is ready, I'll plan for a second child."
Since she didn't breastfeed, her postnatal recovery was excellent. However, she still felt that she needed the doctor's approval before proceeding.
"Why are you suddenly going back to the mainland?"
Lu Jiaxin's expression suddenly turned somber, "Auntie's health has been deteriorating. She caught a cold last month, and it hasn't gotten better yet. The medical care here is definitely better than in the mainland, so I'm going to bring her back."
Su Heyuan advised against bringing Gu Xiuxiu back, saying, "She's already disoriented now, and bringing her to an unfamiliar environment might scare her. It's better to leave her in the Capital City, a place she's familiar with."
Lu Jiaxin responded with a sound of agreement, "This time, I'll consult the doctor's opinion. If the doctor says it's better for her to stay in the Capital City, then I won't bring her back."
Su Heyuan sighed, "My grandfather can't recognize people now either. Because of his dementia, my good uncle wants to bribe a lawyer to alter the will."
Su's grandfather had made a will, dividing his assets into three parts after his passing. After the will was made, Su Heyuan learned of its contents and tried to persuade his grandfather for a long time. He then changed the portion originally intended for his father and himself to be given to Su Hongying instead.
Su Hongying was a very proud person. Aside from accepting tonic medicines and clothes, she refused any jewelry or money. Su Heyuan couldn't even offer additional support. But when it came to the grandfather's assets, it was a different story, as a daughter was entitled to inherit.
Lu Jiaxin was a bit surprised, "What's going on with them?"
Tampering with a will through a lawyer is illegal, and those caught would face imprisonment. Although Lu Jiaxin didn't know how much money Su's grandfather had, she estimated his net worth to be in the tens of millions after these years. To risk so much for money, there must be a reason.
Su Heyuan scoffed, "These years of stock and futures trading not only wiped out his assets but also left him in debt. The grandfather doesn't know about this, otherwise, he wouldn't have included them in the will."
As the old saying goes, 'thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west', Su Heyuan and the eldest son of the Su family perfectly illustrated this proverb.
(End of Chapter)
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