Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 223 - 212 Surprise

Chapter 223: Chapter 212 Surprise

Chapter 223: Chapter 212 Surprise

Lu Jiaxin stepped out of school when a man in a suit approached her, wanting to speak. Feng Lihua intercepted him. He pulled out a business card and said loudly, “Classmate Lu, my name is Fu Haixing. I’m an agent from Huaxing Entertainment Company.”

Seeing that Jiaxin didn’t take the business card, he said, “Classmate Lu, as long as you’re willing to sign with Huaxing, I guarantee you’ll become the brightest female star in Hong Kong.”

Lu Jiaxin glanced at him and said, “I’m not interested in becoming a star.”

In the eighties, female stars in Hong Kong appeared glamorous, but many were helpless, with plenty finding a patron to avoid entanglement.

Fu Haixing saw her leaving and hurriedly followed, “Classmate Lu, as long as you’re willing to sign, I guarantee you a monthly income of more than fifty thousand.”

Seeing Lu Jiaxin stop in her tracks, Fu Haixing was overjoyed, thinking his words had taken effect. Now, the average white-collar salary in Hong Kong was three or four thousand a month, so an income of fifty thousand was indeed tempting.

Lu Jiaxin looked at him, said disdainfully, “Just fifty thousand? Who do you think you’re looking down on? Don’t follow me anymore, or I won’t be polite.”

Fu Haixing dared not follow her anymore, but he looked at Lu Jiaxin’s retreating figure with regret. If she had been willing to sign, she would have definitely become famous.

After dinner, Lu Jiaxin prepared to go downstairs for a walk, but Su Heyuan came over before she could leave. He came to tell Jiaxin two things, first, that Old Master Lu had sponsored three million for his fashion show and invited the crème de la crème of the fashion world; second, that Gu Wenfeng had agreed to come and protect him.

Lu Jiaxin was delighted, “Really? Brother Gu is going to protect me?”

Qian Xiaoxiao had high martial arts skills, but she was young and inexperienced, and her vigilance wasn’t enough. Feng Lihua was good, but as a hired hand, she couldn’t provide complete reassurance. Gu Wenfeng was different, well-experienced and thoughtful with meticulous attention to detail. With him personally protecting her, Lu Jiaxin had no fear of the He Family’s schemes.

“Big Brother Su, it was you who mentioned it to Uncle Xie, right?”

Su Heyuan nodded and said, “Miss He of the He Family has too much animosity towards you; I’m worried about you. Since you donated two million to the Mainland, I took the opportunity to make this request to my uncle. However, Gu Wenfeng will only stay for a year; he has to go back after that. You should use this year to let him build a team you can rely on.”

Lu Jiaxin was in high spirits, “Once he comes, I won’t let him go back for three years.”

If she could make him stay, it would be a testament to Jiaxin’s ability. Su Heyuan said, “There’s currently three hundred and sixty thousand in cash on the company’s account. I was planning to use one hundred thousand for this fashion show. Now that my grandfather has sponsored three million, the original plan won’t work.”

Curious, Lu Jiaxin inquired, “Why did Old Master Su suddenly become so generous this time, offering three million at once?”

Su Heyuan replied vaguely, “Old Master Su thought Qirui was mine. If my company becomes bigger and stronger, it gives him face too.”

Lu Jiaxin didn’t want people to associate her with green and end up being labeled a prodigious young talent. She disliked such titles; too much fame could backfire with criticism. Therefore, the contract they had signed was confidential and not disclosed publicly. Only the two of them and a lawyer were aware of it.

Qirui Apparel Company was acquired by Su Heyuan who was also the legal representative and in charge of the company’s affairs. Thus, everyone believed the company belonged to him, including Old Master Su.

Old Master Su holding his money tightly was an act of helplessness. His eldest son could only maintain but not expand, and his two younger sons were even less suitable for business. None of his grandchildren stood out, so he clung to his money. But now that Su Heyuan was so capable, of course, he would offer him full support.

Lu Jiaxin went inside and fetched a thin booklet for him, saying, “This is what I’ve rushed out these past few days. I was planning to give it to you in two days. Since Old Master Su is making such a generous offer and willing to invite notable figures from the fashion industry, we must seize the opportunity.”

After reviewing the designs, Su Heyuan said excitedly, “With so many original styles, if I can’t make a splash with this, then I’ll have no face left in the fashion industry.”

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Lu Jiaxin smiled and remained silent.

Su Heyuan’s mind worked quickly as he said, “Jiaxin, you should be the finale of the fashion show. The clothes are designed by you, and having you present them will best showcase their beauty.”

He mainly had no experience with organizing a fashion show and was unsure about it. As a designer, Lu Jiaxin would oversee the whole process and certainly prevent any errors.

Lu Jiaxin felt a bit of a headache and said, “The clothes I designed don’t necessarily suit me. Moreover, I’ve just caught up with the progress, and taking leave would require even more time for make-up classes.”

Su Heyuan had no choice but to give up on this idea.

Lu Jiaxin said, “Of the six dresses I gave you last time, two are suitable for students like me, and the other four for mature, sophisticated career women. I can photograph the two dresses that suit me over the weekend and then have them featured in a magazine.”

The heat from the “Campus Beauty” contest hadn’t died down yet, so continuing to appear in newspapers or magazines would serve as another round of advertising for the company. The company earned money, and a good portion went into her pocket.

“Will this not affect your studies?”

“I can make time for one day, but overseeing the fashion show is definitely out of the question.”

Seeing that she had seen through his thoughts, Su Heyuan said sheepishly, “Leave it to me, once everything is arranged, you can just go straight to the photoshoot.”

This suggestion was very much to Lu Jiaxin’s liking.

She had scheduled a dinner with Nie Zhan for Friday, and since she had a tutorial class, they had set the time for six-thirty. After class, she immediately changed into a blue dress that she had as a backup for a banquet last time. It was the end of September; daytime temperatures were still pleasant, but it got cooler at night. When leaving, she asked Feng Lihua to bring a black trench coat.

Nie Zhan had wanted to pick her up at the Fuan Residential Area, but Lu Jiaxin declined. The guy always drove luxury cars, which would lead to rumors about her climbing the social ladder with a rich suitor. Although it didn’t bother her, she also didn’t want to be viewed differently.

Just after getting out of the car and taking a few steps, Lu Jiaxin saw Nie Zhan and said with an apologetic face, “Sorry, we took a bit of a detour just now.”

Feng Lihua had taken a wrong turn earlier, which is why they were late. Of course, the main reason was the two tutorial classes which made them late.

Nie Zhan smiled and said, “No worries, I just got here too. The wind is quite strong tonight, let’s go inside!”

The table they booked was the same as last time. As soon as they sat down, a waiter came over. Su Heyuan wasn’t there this time, so Lu Jiaxin didn’t hesitate and directly ordered in French.

Nie Zhan had known that she spoke French but hadn’t expected her pronunciation to be so accurate, “Your French is very standard. Have you stayed in the Romantic Country before?”

Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “I haven’t been abroad up to now. However, my French teacher once studied in the Romantic Country.”

It wasn’t long before the waiter brought their drinks, both opting for blueberry juice. Lu Jiaxin was now more health-conscious, and she quite loved this kind of fresh juice.

She took a sip, finding it sour yet sweet and very much to her current liking. Seeing Nie Zhan grimace after just a sip but continuing to drink out of sheer stubbornness, Lu Jiaxin couldn’t help but laugh to herself.