Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 109 - 103: To Each His Own

Chapter 109: Chapter 103: To Each His Own

Su Heyuan’s speed was very fast, and the lawyer brought the contract over the next day after he returned.

Lu Jiaxin reviewed the contract, signed, and stamped her fingerprint after confirming there were no issues, then casually drew ten bundles of money from her briefcase and counted them. She trusted Su Heyuan’s character, but she didn’t know the lawyer and the others.

Once the contract was signed, the lawyer wanted to leave, and Su Heming was going to leave with him. Su Heming was reluctant to part, but he had to return to the factory because it needed his personal oversight.

Asking the lawyer to wait outside, Su Heming asked Lu Jiaxin about her plans moving forward.

Lu Jiaxin had two targets for the future: first, to recuperate her body; second, to prepare for the college entrance exams, as she wished to take part in next year’s high school examination. She had previously used her poor health as an excuse to avoid it, wanting to earn her first pot of gold, but now that she had made money, it was time to buckle down and review.

Su Heming said in a puzzled tone, “You made hundreds of thousands from just one deal. You’re so capable, you totally don’t need to go to college. If you start a factory now, in the future, even college students might have to work for you.”

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Lu Jiaxin actually didn’t want to take the high school examination, as she really didn’t wish to go back to school after so many years of study. However, this was both Mrs. Lu and the original body’s last wish, so she had to fulfill it.

Hearing that it was Mrs. Lu’s last wish, Su Heming felt it was no longer appropriate to persuade otherwise, and asked, “So, when do you plan to return to the Forty-nine City?”

“I don’t know, I’ll go back after buying the things I need,” said Lu Jiaxin. She was resting today and planned to go buy clothing, socks, and shoes next, then some local specialties and seafood.

After sending the visitor away, Lu Jiajie asked with a conflicted expression if they had made a mistake.

Lu Jiaxin was utterly puzzled by his query and wondered where such a thought had come from.

Lu Jiajie was initially happy, but upon careful consideration, he began to feel uneasy: “Our shoes haven’t even been produced yet, and he’s already taken the whole lot, even giving a deposit of two hundred thousand. Jiaxin, could there be a catch here?”

“We’ve already received the deposit, so why are you worried about a scam?”

Lu Jiajie voiced his concerns, “Jiaxin, I’m worried that he’s using money to settle any debts of gratitude Third Aunt owes to Madam Xie.”

Lu Jiaxin thought his imagination was getting the better of him, “Firstly, my mother saved Xie Yichen because she didn’t want to see a frail life lost before her eyes; secondly, this business deal was a lucrative win for Su Heming.”

She surmised that the Su family probably had a shoe factory in Hong Kong, and Su Heming bought the designs to produce those six pairs of shoes in their own factory. She believed that the six shoe designs would definitely be a hit, and Su Heming would make a substantial profit from them. Even the shoes made by the contract manufacturer, if sold in the Forty-nine City, could make a profit of two or three hundred thousand just through wholesale.

“Then aren’t we at a loss?”

“It’s a fair exchange, we’re not at a loss,” replied Lu Jiaxin. Relative to Su Heming, she indeed earned less. However, it was unavoidable since her priority was to recuperate her health rather than to make money. It was fine to earn less if she could return to the Forty-nine City sooner, and besides, Su Heming had also agreed to help her buy stocks, which could earn her another sum.

Lu Jiaxin could trust Lu Jiajie with purchasing and communication with the factory management, but it was impossible to leave him fully in charge because he had a significant flaw—he was too kind-hearted and not wary enough.

Lu Jiaxin reminded him to strictly control the quality, “Fifth Brother, the shoes produced by the contract manufacturer must be inspected according to my requirements and can only be stored once confirmed to be without issue. I have a contract with Su Heming, and if the quality of the shoes doesn’t meet the standards, they will refuse to accept the shipment. At that point, we would not only have to return the payment but also compensate for the loss.”

The so-called “three checks” involved the first check being quality control by the personnel stationed at the contract manufacturer, the second check by Master Jia inspecting the goods, and the final check by Lu Jiajie himself.

Lu Jiajie became vigilant and asserted, “Don’t worry, I will keep a close eye on things and will not allow any mistakes in the shipment.”

After their discussion, Lu Jiaxin spoke to Gu Wenfeng about returning to the Forty-nine City. She had arranged for Su Heming to keep an eye on things and to nudge Lu Jiajie if he noticed anything amiss, not worried that he would become complacent.

Gu Wenfeng was somewhat surprised, wondering how such a big change could have occurred after a single visit from Su Heyuan. However, he was quite tactful and didn’t ask for the reason, “Jiaxin, I will make a call in a moment and tell Master Qian and his granddaughter not to come over.”

He was fully capable of protecting Lu Jiaxin now. The original plan was that it would be enough for Master Qian and his granddaughter to arrive before he left, but now that Lu Jiaxin was going back, he felt they wouldn’t be needed.

Lu Jiaxin herself was worried about not having anyone she could use, and she trusted the person Gu Wenfeng recommended: “Ding Jing hates me to the core, and I don’t know what tricks she will use against me. Having two trained men by my side will give me some peace of mind.”

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Gu Wenfeng shook his head and said, “Master Qian is someone who doesn’t like to be restricted. He might agree to come to Peng City to protect you for two or three months, but he won’t agree to stay by your side indefinitely.”

Well, quite the personality.

Lu Jiaxin thought for a moment and said, “I remember you saying before that he traveled all over when he was young and, due to his generosity and sense of loyalty, made many friends. Are these friends he made fair-weather friends, or are they true friends who would come to his aid in difficult times?”

“Those fair-weather friends have long since stopped coming around after the past few years of trials. The ones still in touch now are trustworthy and would lay down their lives for him,” said Gu Wenfeng.

Lu Jiaxin didn’t hide her intentions and said, “I just happen to need someone for a task, someone with broad connections who is familiar with the situations in various places. I think Master Qian is quite suitable.”

Gu Wenfeng asked, “Do you want Master Qian to find someone to deal with Ding Jing and her daughter?”

Other than that, he couldn’t think of any other reason Lu Jiaxin would need Master Qian’s help.

“Brother Gu, dealing with them isn’t worth me going to all this trouble. The task I want Master Qian to help with is related to making money.”

About what that task was, she wouldn’t say.

“Not something illegal?”

Lu Jiaxin laughed, “Brother Gu, I’m a bit hurt, you actually look down on me so much. You think I can only make money by doing something illegal?”

It wasn’t that Gu Wenfeng was being overly cautious, but that Ding Jing’s tactics were just too despicable, and it was more than what outsiders could stand, let alone the person involved.

Gu Wenfeng apologized, “I misspoke, don’t take it to heart. But Jiaxin, Su Heming might act a bit off at times, but his character isn’t bad. His brother, Su Heyuan… be extra cautious when dealing with him.”

Lu Jiaxin sincerely expressed her thanks. Having met Su Heyuan only once, she already knew how formidable he was; with such a person, even if she couldn’t be friends, she absolutely couldn’t afford to make an enemy.

Xiao Qiu, who knew she was returning, was almost crying, “Little aunt, why are you leaving so soon?”

Her father had gone to the warehouse, and if her little aunt went back to the Forty-nine City, she would have nothing to do; she couldn’t just let her little aunt keep providing for her. She had finally gotten out and wanted to earn some money; she truly didn’t want to go back so soon.

Lu Jiaxin hadn’t considered letting her go back at all, and as for staying, that was even less likely, it wasn’t safe. She said, “Xue Mao opened a snack stall and he can’t manage it alone. You will come with us, and when you’re there, you can help him with the stall. However, selling breakfast will be very hard work, so you’ll need to be mentally prepared.”

“Can I do it?”

Jiaxin smiled and said, “You can make steamed buns, bread, and dumplings, so you can definitely help him.”

Relieved of her worries, Xiao Qiu happily agreed.