Chapter 711: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 15
Chapter 711: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 15
Lu Jiaxin changed into a black outfit and rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival, she found that only Nie Manli and Nie Jingting from the Nie family's main branch were there, and the others had yet to arrive.
Nie Jingting, with red eyes, said to Lu Jiaxin, "Third Sister-in-law, Grandfather has passed away. Should we bring Auntie back to see him off on his final journey?"
Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, "I called her on my way here. She should be on her way back now."
The late Elder Mr. Nie was a traditional man who believed that cremation was a disgrace, and he had repeatedly expressed his wish for a burial. His descendants naturally had to follow his wishes, and after the formalities were completed, his body was taken back to the Nie family's ancestral home.
The day after Elder Mr. Nie's passing, Nie Jingshu returned with the children in the morning, and Nie Manlin arrived in the evening. The extended Nie family members also gradually returned to attend the funeral.
The funeral arrangements were handled by Nie Zhan and Nie Jingting, while Nie Manli and Zhang Lanlan took care of the internal matters, with Lu Jiaxin assisting them.
After the funeral, Nie Zhan appeared visibly thinner. When they returned home, Lu Jiaxin didn't encourage him to move on; instead, she suggested, "These days, Zhao Zhao has been asking about Daddy. Spend some time with her today."
When Lu Zhao saw Nie Zhan, she reached out for him to hold her, and he had to play with her, even putting her to sleep at night. She was incredibly clingy.
Only after she fell asleep did Nie Zhan return to his room.
As he got into bed, Lu Jiaxin hugged him and said, "Ah Zhan, I know you're sad that Grandfather is gone, but remember, you still have me and Zhao Zhao."
Nie Zhan gently touched her hair and softly said, "I've worried you these days. Don't worry, I'm fine."
Elder Mr. Nie had been in poor health for years, and he had mentally prepared for this moment, but he never expected it to happen due to the Wansheng Bank incident. He did what he could, and for what he couldn't, there was no other way.
Lu Jiaxin asked, "Did Grandfather ask you to save your brother?"
Nie Zhan shook his head gently and said, "No, Grandfather only said that Wansheng Bank and Wan Sheng Real Estate were his lifelong efforts and couldn't fall into the hands of others. Jiaxin, I plan to acquire Wansheng Bank."
Lu Jiaxin didn't object; perhaps she had known this was inevitable. "It's possible, but now isn't the best time. Let's wait and observe for a while."
Nie Zhan had the same thought; the timing of the acquisition was crucial. He wanted to get it at the lowest price. "The acquisition price is too high now. We'll wait for them to approach us."
By 'them,' he naturally meant the government departments.
Seeing that he wasn't acting on emotions, Lu Jiaxin felt relieved.
The next day, Nie Manlin came to find Lu Jiaxin, expressing her reluctance to return to the island. "Jiaxin, don't worry, I've quit, and I'll never touch that stuff again."
Lu Jiaxin looked at her coldly and said, "I don't believe a word you say. But you don't need to ask me about this; my opinion doesn't count."
Nie Manlin grew anxious, "Just talk to Ah Zhan, and he'll definitely change his mind. Jiaxin, there's no one on the island, and I'll go crazy if I stay there. Jiaxin, you don't want Ah Zhan to bear the reputation of killing his own mother, do you?"
There were still over ten staff members on the island, but they all had work to do, leaving her as the only idle one. She could only watch movies or TV shows or make calls to the outside world.
Lu Jiaxin laughed in exasperation; she didn't bother explaining anything to Nie Manlin, as it would be a waste of breath. "If you don't want to stay on the island, fine. Go publish a statement saying you've cut ties with the Nie family. From now on, whether you live or die, rot or stink, it has nothing to do with us.
If it weren't for the fear of disgracing the entire Nie family, who would bother dealing with her? I can't believe how Elder Mr. Nie raised his daughters, teaching them to be so confused and ungrateful.
Nie Manlin's face immediately turned pale as she hadn't expected Lu Jiaxin to be so vicious.
Lu Jiaxin, seeing her silence, scoffed, "You think Ah Zhan is restricting your personal freedom? Once you leave the Nie family, no one will interfere with what you want to do. So, do you still not want to leave?"
If she left the Nie family, aside from other things, the annual allowance of two million would be gone. Nie Manlin wasn't stupid, so how could she possibly leave the Nie family? With red-rimmed eyes, she said, "Jiaxin, that place is truly unbearable. If I stay any longer, I'll go crazy. Jiaxin, I really have quit, believe me, I won't do it again in the future."
Lu Jiaxin looked at her pitiful expression and said without emotion, "Stop acting pitiful. Only Grandpa would fall for that, but unfortunately, he's no longer with us. Now, there are only two paths. The first, go back to the island and behave, and the doctor will change your location once you've overcome your addiction. Second, announce your departure from the Nie family in the newspaper, and from then on, no one will stop you from doing what you want, giving you the freedom you've always wanted."
Knowing she wouldn't get anywhere with Lu Jiaxin, Nie Manlin stood up and left.
Nie Zhan, after learning about this, coldly said, "Let her die alone on the island."
Lu Jiaxin knew he was taking his anger out on her because of Elder Mr. Nie. If she could, she would also want Nie Manlin to stay on the island, but it wasn't realistic. "Let her stay on the island for now! After a year of good behavior, we can change her location, but someone will still need to keep an eye on her."
Nie Zhan held Lu Jiaxin's hand and said, "Jiaxin, I'll handle this. You don't need to worry about it anymore."
"Okay."
Lu Jiaxin understood that Nie Zhan no longer had any feelings for Nie Manlin, and his tolerance over the years was only for Elder Mr. Nie's sake. Now that Elder Mr. Nie was gone, without any concerns, he couldn't act as gently as before. The more Nie Manlin caused trouble, the worse it would be.
The next day, Nie Zhan went to see Nie Manlin and asked her if she truly didn't want to return to the island. After getting a definite answer, he nodded and said, "Since you don't want to go back to the island, then don't go!"
Nie Manlin's mood instantly brightened, and she even started badmouthing Lu Jiaxin, "Ah Zhan, your wife doesn't care about the Nie family at all. You need to keep her in check."
Nie Zhan glanced at her and left without saying a word. After Elder Mr. Nie's seventh-day memorial passed, Nie Manlin went to Paris and even wanted Nie Manli to go with her.
Even the good-tempered Nie Manli was infuriated. It had only been seven days since her father's passing, and she was already excited about going out to have fun, without any consideration for their grief.
Lu Jiaxin didn't believe she would really go to Paris, but since Nie Zhan said he would handle it, she didn't ask further. As long as she didn't bother them and didn't cause any scandals, it was fine.
Half a month later, Nie Zhan told Lu Jiaxin, "She's reconciled with Cliff and agreed to live in Cliff's hometown."
Lu Jiaxin thought for a moment but still didn't recall the name. She asked directly, "Who is Cliff? Is he an ex-boyfriend?"
Upon hearing that he was Mina's biological father, and also Nie Manlin's second husband, Lu Jiaxin instantly understood. Nie Zhan intended for Nie Manlin to spend the rest of her life in Cliff's hometown, a place likely remote and difficult to obtain drugs.
"That's good."
(End of Chapter)
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