Chapter 709: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 13
Chapter 709: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 13
Nie Manlin was sent to the island without any restrictions on her communication with the outside world, except for preventing her from coming into contact with drugs again. Feeling a loss of freedom, she called Nie Manli to complain.
Nie Manli felt that Nie Zhan and Lu Jiaxin were keeping her sister under house arrest, infringing upon Nie Manlin's personal freedom. However, she didn't express this directly, only saying that the couple had no right to do so.
Lu Jiaxin responded bluntly, "She came back to see Grandpa, but within two weeks, she started using drugs again. If you don't want her to stay on the island, then you take care of it. We won't interfere anymore."
There was no way Nie Manli would agree. Aside from the expense of her drug habit, she was also concerned about the children in the family. What if they were influenced and started using drugs too?
"With your and Ah Zhan's capabilities, there must be a better way."
Lu Jiaxin found this comment amusing and replied, "There is a better way, but she's not worth me putting in so much effort. Ah Zhan has never taken care of her since she was born, and after she started working, he would often help her out. A mother like that is better off not having one!"
Nie Manli was startled, "What are you planning to do?"
Lu Jiaxin scoffed, "Don't worry, I won't dirty my hands for someone like her. Of course, if Auntie feels sisterly love and takes her in to take care of her, Ah Zhan and I would be more than happy."
If Nie Manlin could completely quit drugs, Lu Jiaxin wouldn't keep her confined to the island. If not, they would find another place for her, but she couldn't return to Port City; they couldn't afford to lose face like that.
Lu Jiaxin didn't tell Nie Zhan about this. Although she didn't like Nie Manli's lectures, Nie Zhan had been in low spirits lately, and she didn't want to add to his troubles. These days, when Nie Zhan returned home, he would immediately hand their daughter to her, hoping that the child's company would provide some comfort.
On this day, when Nie Zhan came home, Lu Jiaxin could tell he was in a good mood. Without waiting for her to ask, Nie Zhan proactively shared, "Jiaxin, Grandpa was able to sit up today. The doctor said his recovery is going well, and with some more rest, he'll be able to get out of bed."
If Grandpa could get out of bed, it meant he would be discharged from the hospital soon. With some rehabilitation training afterward, there was a high chance he would make a full recovery. She didn't expect him to be like he used to be, but as long as he didn't seem like he was waking up, that would be good enough. Otherwise, it might be better if he had passed away.
"That's good."
After Grandpa fell ill, Nie Zhan often spent nights at the hospital. Although there was a bed in the ward, it was difficult to get proper rest while caring for a sick elderly person. Lu Jiaxin was worried that his health would deteriorate if he continued like this, but she couldn't bring herself to stop him, as Grandpa had raised him. Now that Grandpa's health was improving, she was also delighted.
Nie Zhan held Lu Jiaxin's hand and said guiltily, "I'm sorry for making things hard for you during this time."
She had to work during the day and often spent nights at the hospital, leaving little time for her family. Yet, Lu Jiaxin never complained and even sent nourishing soups to him every day.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "As a couple, we should understand and support each other. Now that Grandpa is like this, it's right for you to spend more time with him. I'm fine here. We have a butler at home, and the children have a babysitter and an aunt to take care of them."
Two weeks later, Grandpa Nie was able to get out of bed, although he still needed assistance. This was a positive sign. With Grandpa's permission, Nie Zhan rearranged his bedroom to make it more comfortable for him after his discharge. However, no matter how well they planned, they couldn't account for unreliable teammates.
Lu Jiaxin was discussing matters with Tian Pengyu when Xiao Xiao knocked on the door and entered, handing her the mobile phone, "Boss, Mr. Da Su is on the phone and says it's urgent."
She kept her mobile phone with Xiao Xiao, and for minor matters, Xiao Xiao would handle them directly. Lu Jiaxin would return home calls after finishing her work.
Upon hearing this, Tian Pengyu immediately stood up and left.
Lu Jiaxin took the mobile phone and asked with a frown, "Brother Yuan, what happened? Is it about the automotive factory?"
The automotive factory had invested twenty billion, and after the first sedan was launched and well-received, she was preparing to collect the money. If something happened now, it would be devastating.
Su Heyuan, seeing her misunderstanding, quickly explained, "The automotive factory is fine. It's Wealthy Life Bank that's in trouble. They are involved in money laundering. Jiaxin, you and Nie Zhan should be careful not to get dragged into this."
Lu Jiaxin's heart sank. Why couldn't these people stay out of trouble? After a brief silence, she said, "When Grandpa divided the family assets, the distribution was clear. The Wealthy Life Bank shares that Grandpa gave me, I later sold to Nie Jingwen at a price lower than the market value. Their money laundering has nothing to do with us."
The main reason was that Wealthy Life Bank's profits were too low, and she felt that Nie Jingwen lacked the necessary drive. Holding onto those shares seemed pointless, and it was better to cash them in for other investments. She couldn't do this before her marriage, but after marrying Nie Zhan, she had no such concerns.
Upon hearing that she had transferred the Wealthy Life Bank shares, Su Heyuan felt that she was good at risk management, "Jiaxin, you can't write two 'Nie' characters with one stroke. Wealthy Life Bank has caused such a big issue, and it's likely to go bankrupt. With Nie Zhan's personality, he won't just stand by and watch."
After knowing each other for so many years, Su Heyuan understood Nie Zhan quite well. He was a skilled businessman but was also too emotional, which could be both a strength and a weakness.
Lu Jiaxin wasn't worried about this, "His money is all invested, and as long as I don't agree, he can't acquire Wealthy Life Bank."
Upon hearing this, Su Heyuan hesitated but still said, "Jiaxin, his money is all invested, and if your money isn't invested and just sits in the bank, that's a big loss."
Lu Jiaxin smiled, knowing that he genuinely cared for her, "Money in the bank depreciates if it's not put to use. If I didn't understand such a simple concept after all these years of university, I would have wasted my time."
She had purchased over ten stocks that were expected to surge in value, and with these, she could obtain a large loan from the bank. However, it had to be a project she believed in; Wealthy Life Bank didn't qualify.
Su Heyuan didn't ask further. He knew Lu Jiaxin had Wealthy Life Bank shares, so he rushed to inform her upon receiving the news. Now that the bank shares were transferred, the matter no longer concerned her.
Lu Jiaxin hung up the phone and called Tian Pengyu back in to continue their discussion, not informing Nie Zhan about Wealthy Life Bank until after work.
As soon as she arrived home, she received a call from Nie Zhan, "Jiaxin, I'm at the hospital and won't be returning tonight."
Lu Jiaxin didn't inquire about Wealthy Life Bank but reminded him to take care of himself. With the temperature fluctuations, it was easy to catch a cold. However, she didn't need to worry too much, as the babysitter and the aunt were very attentive, taking excellent care of the children.
Nie Zhan responded with an 'en' sound, "You take care of yourself too."
Hearing the fatigue in his voice, Lu Jiaxin felt heartbroken. However, there was nothing she could do but face the situation. All she could do was ask the kitchen lady to prepare nourishing soups to send to him.
(End of Chapter)
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