Chapter 712: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 16
Chapter 712: Lu Jiaxin's Side Story 16
Nie Zhan hired the most capable lawyer in the Port City to handle this type of lawsuit for Nie Jingwen, and in the end, he was sentenced to three years in prison. Wealthy Life Bank was also acquired by Nie Zhan.
After the verdict, Nie Manli fell ill, and even Zhang Lanlan, who was usually busy, couldn't take care of her. Instead, Nie Jingting was busy running around taking care of her at the hospital. As for the remaining companies, including the shipyard, no one in the first family knew how to manage them, so they were all sold as a package to Nie Zhan.
Lu Jiaxin had not been involved in Wealthy Life Bank, but the shipyard had a promising future, so she invested in it. This portion of the shares was registered under Lu Zhao's name, and the not-yet-two-year-old Lu Zhao instantly became a millionaire.
As soon as Nie Manli recovered, she went to America. Nie Jingwen's three children could be taken care of by Zhang Lanlan, but Nie Jingshu's three children needed her supervision. After the 100-day ceremony for the elder, she returned with Nie Jingshu and his three children.
After the ceremony, Nie Jingshu found Nie Zhan and, with a flattering expression, said, "Third Brother, with the rising prices, shouldn't the family foundation's living allowance be increased?"
Every year, he used to receive a dividend from the family company, which amounted to about two to three hundred thousand, and together with the living allowance from the family foundation, it was sufficient. But now, without the dividend, the living allowance from the family foundation was clearly not enough.
Nie Zhan, expressionless, said, "Whether the living allowance from the family foundation should be increased or decreased, we'll see how to adjust it after Big Brother comes out."
The useless waste, who not only doesn't contribute but also holds back the family, actually wants to increase his living allowance. The family foundation, which Elder Nie entrusted to Nie Jingwen to manage, is now handled by Nie Zhan according to the previous rules. If there are to be changes, Nie Jingwen will make them; Nie Zhan will not interfere in this matter. In the past, out of respect for Elder Nie, he would grit his teeth and do it, but from now on, he will no longer manage the affairs of the first family.
Back at home, Nie Zhan sat on the sofa, looking exhausted. Lu Jiaxin felt a twinge of heartache seeing him like this and said, "It's been a long time since our family traveled together. Ah Zhan, let's go skiing in Switzerland!"
Nie Zhan shook his head, indicating he had no interest.
Lu Jiaxin tried a different approach, "Then let's move to Daau for a while. Staying at home all the time can get boring. By the way, the fishing rod your brother-in-law gave you, you haven't used it yet, have you? This time, we can go fishing in Daau."
Hu Zhifeng had become obsessed with fishing. Every time he found a good fishing rod, he would buy three, one each for Nie Zhan and Tao Yong. It was rare that over the years, despite the ups and downs in their careers, this friendship remained unchanged.
Nie Zhan knew she wanted him to relax, and thinking of how she had been working hard these days, he changed his mind, "Let's go there after work on Friday."
"Okay."
Lu Jiaxin, without Nie Zhan's knowledge, also invited Zong Shimeng and Yu Meitong, "It's been a long time since our three families got together. Let's gather this weekend in Daau."
Of course, Yu Meitong had no issues with that and enthusiastically asked, "Are we going swimming in the sea? If so, I'll bring my bikini."
Lu Jiaxin found it amusing, "It's almost winter now, and the seawater is getting cooler. Swimming in the sea can easily lead to a cold. If you don't mind, you should still be careful for your two kids at home."
Yu Meitong already had two children, and her wish for a 'good' character in her children's names had not been fulfilled; the second child was also a son. Tao Yong wanted another child, but she firmly refused to have a third, fearing it would be another son.
"Don't worry, if I catch a cold, I'll just take a few days off and return after I recover."
Lu Jiaxin laughed and scolded, "You're not worried, but I am! What if I infect little Zhao Zhao? If you want to swim, just swim in the backyard at noon."
"That's fine too."
Yu Meitong didn't plan to bring her children along. The second child was only four months old, and the firstborn was too naughty; if she brought them, she wouldn't have time to play, let alone chat with Jiaxin and the others.
After their savings were depleted, Yu's parents resolutely returned to Hong Kong, fearing further exploitation if they stayed any longer. Back in the port city, the couple moved into the Shoushan Villa, which was previously given to Yu Meotong by her father. With her high salary and substantial monthly rental income, Yu Meotong took care of her parents' regular expenses, leaving the rest untouched.
Also, since her parents were in the port city, whenever Yu Meotong was away on business trips or had other commitments, she would ask them to look after her children at home. While the housekeeper was good, it was still more reassuring to have her own parents around.
On the weekend, the group gathered in Daau, where Nie Zhan, Hu Zhifeng, and Tao Yong fished, played tennis, and golfed together. When they were in the mood, the three even went to the shooting range to practice their aim.
After accompanying Nie Zhan for three days, Hu Zhifeng and Tao Yong returned to work once they saw that Nie Zhan had recovered his spirits.
Nie Zhan held Lu Jiaxin's hand as they strolled along the beach, watching the seagulls soaring above. He spoke softly, "Jiaxin, thank you."
He knew full well that Hu Zhifeng and Tao Yong had come to Daau to keep him company, undoubtedly at Jiaxin's request.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "I just hope you can get back on your feet as soon as possible."
It was inevitable to feel heartbroken when a close relative passed away, but one couldn't remain immersed in sorrow. It not only affected the family atmosphere but was also detrimental to one's health.
Nie Zhan nodded and said, "After I've settled my affairs, let's go skiing in Switzerland."
"Great!"
This time, Nie Zhan kept his word. A month later, he took Lu Jiaxin and Lu Zhao to Switzerland, staying there for ten days before returning to the port city.
This trip inspired Lu Jiaxin with an idea—she no longer wanted to work. She had already earned more than enough, and now she wanted to retire and enjoy life.
Upon hearing her retirement plans, Yu Meotong exclaimed, "No, no, you're only 25 this year. How can you retire? And if you retire, what will happen to our company?"
Many of the designs for the fashion and jewelry companies were created by Lu Jiaxin herself, and she consistently produced popular collections each year, though this was not publicly known, but after so many years of friendship, Yu Meotong was well aware of this.
Lu Jiaxin understood her friend's concern and smiled, "After retiring, I'll have more inspiration, and you'll be busy handling everything. I might even need to hire more people to keep up."
Zong Shimeng observed her expression and asked, "Jiaxin, are you serious?"
Lu Jiaxin nodded, "Life is fleeting, and I don't want to spend all my time working. I want to travel, see different landscapes, and taste various cuisines."
"So, you're handing over your companies to Nie Zhan?"
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, "I'm not handing them over to him. These companies will continue to operate as they always have, without any significant changes. Well, except that I won't be going to work every day."
Yu Meotong thought this arrangement was excellent. As a big boss, there was no need to be involved in every detail; overseeing the overall direction was sufficient.
However, Zong Shimeng had her reservations, "Jiaxin, they say you can know a person's face but not their heart. What if, I mean, what if Nie Zhan develops other interests and takes all your assets for himself, then kicks you out? What will you do then?"
Lu Jiaxin laughed, "Sister Shimeng, Nie Zhan isn't the type to resort to unscrupulous means for money. If our relationship fades, we might divorce, but a situation like the one you described won't happen. Besides, I'm not saying I won't work at all; I just won't be going to the office every day."
Her assets were separate from Nie Zhan's. Occasionally, she would give him money to invest in financial products, but any profits would be transferred back to her account. It was impossible for Nie Zhan to take over her assets, even if she were no longer around; she had made a will.
(End of Chapter)
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