Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 127 - 120 Lu Jiajie Returns

Chapter 127 -120 Lu Jiajie Returns

Lu Jiaxin looked at Lu Jiajie, who had a scruffy beard, wrinkled clothes, and was carrying large and small bags, and asked with a frown, “Why didn’t you go home first?”

Lu Jiajie put down the five big packages and pointing to four of them, he said, “These have dried scallops, sea cucumber, abalone, shark fin, and large shrimp, all things you like.”

Ah Le and Ah Sheng had returned with him, otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to bring back so much stuff by himself. He could have paid for shipping, but he thought the cost was too high.

Lu Jiaxin hadn’t asked Lu Jiajie to bring anything, but if he did, she wouldn’t refuse it either.

Lu Jiajie gave all the remaining money to Lu Jiaxin, and seeing her expression wasn’t unhappy, he then said, “Xinxin, give me the bonuses for Ah Le and Uncle Jia. I’ll deliver it to their homes later.”

Lu Jiaxin had told him that she had collected the follow-up payments, Lu Jiajie was puzzled but did not ask any further. However, during their phone calls recently, he noticed that Lu Jiaxin’s attitude had become colder than before.

Worried she might overthink, Lu Jiajie explained, “Master Jia’s whole family is waiting for this bonus to buy New Year’s goods. It’s better to deliver it early so they don’t worry.”

For the wages of these four people, Lu Jiaxin would have Xue Mao deliver them at the end of each month, but the bonuses would definitely be given after completing the business deal.

Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “Wait a moment, I’ll go get the money.”

The bonuses for Ah Le and Ah Sheng had been prepared early on since the bonus amounts were the same; she hadn’t written any names on them. When Lu Jiajie took the four envelopes handed to him, she also gave him a thick file bag, “This is for you.”

Lu Jiajie, surprised, said, “My money, didn’t you already give it to Fifth Sister-in-law?”

Lu Jiaxin said, “Initially, we agreed that I would give you five percent of the net profit, but you said you didn’t want it, so we let it go. But this business, I was originally planning to make six thousand pairs and come back, it was because of you that I made twenty thousand pairs, earning more than twice as much money. Naturally, I should give you a bonus for earning so much.”

Lu Jiajie hastily waved his hands and said, “I said at the time that I would help you, but I should only get a wage of five hundred, and like Ah Le, a bonus of three months after making money, that’s all.”

“Jiaxin, three thousand is already three years of salary for me at the shoe factory. Before, I never dared to dream that I could earn so much in a month. I can’t take such a big advantage just because I’m your brother, otherwise, I wouldn’t be human.”

Lu Jiaxin smiled slightly and said, “I gave Su Heyuan six design drafts, and his shoe factory made a tidy profit from them, and will probably earn a lot more later on. He came over on New Year’s Day and gave me a big red envelope of ten thousand, saying it was a company reward. Look, even big companies have this system, you shouldn’t be shortchanged just because you’re my brother.”

The capable should work more, but they must also be rewarded accordingly; otherwise, who would willingly work for you? Lu Jiajie is her brother, and she gave him the opportunity, but she shouldn’t be stingy with what’s due. Although she was annoyed by his loose tongue, they were separate matters.

Lu Jiajie was very adamant and refused to take the money, “We agreed on three thousand, and I won’t take a penny more.”

Lu Jiaxin said, “If you don’t take it, I’ll have Xue Mao send it to Fifth Sister-in-law later.”

The money Ma Lili gave to her parents’ home had been borrowed from colleagues and friends of Lu Jiajie. Now that the year was drawing to a close and Lu Jiajie had returned, those people would definitely come to press for debts. Once she gave the money to her, Lu Jiajie wouldn’t see a penny of it.

Lu Jiajie felt a bit sad; his sister really seemed to have a grudge against him. Just he couldn’t figure out what he had done wrong over the past month or so. He felt a bit bitter in his heart and asked gloomily, “How much is here?”

Lu Jiaxin said, “We made quite a profit this time, so I’m giving you a bonus of five thousand. But you still owe me two thousand, so there are three thousand in this bag.”

Lu Jiajie wasn’t one to fuss unnecessarily, so when he saw there was no convincing her, he accepted, “Hold on to this money for now. I’ll come get it tomorrow.”

With this money, he first repaid the debt he owed to his eldest brother. He was actually very clear that Lu Jiaguang, having many children and large expenses, didn’t have much money on hand, and that eight hundred yuan probably represented most of the family’s savings.

“Okay.”

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Lu Jiajie took the remaining parcel back home, took a bath after getting home, and then went out. He first went to a noodle shop to eat a hot bowl of noodles with gravy and then headed to Sha Xiangyang and Master Jia’s homes.

Six hundred yuan was a significant sum at that time, and both families were thrilled to receive the money. Especially Master Jia’s wife, who was extremely grateful to Lu Jiajie; their family had accumulated over eight hundred yuan in debt due to their two sons getting married one after another. The man had gone to Yangcheng City to work for three months, and they were able to pay off their debts and still have some left over. The man was still in Yangcheng City, planning to work there for another year, which should cover the expenses for his younger son’s wedding. Once the younger son got married, all the major family issues would be resolved.

Master Jia’s wife stuffed two sausages into Lu Jiajie’s hands, and when he tried to refuse, she insisted by placing them directly into his hands: “I made these myself, take them home and add a dish.”

Because they owed so much debt, they dared not buy better dishes on ordinary days, fearing that people might gossip. This year was different, as they knew they could pay off the debt by the end of the year, so they had made some sausages. This year, their family could finally have a prosperous New Year.

The last stop was at Ah Le’s house.

When he arrived, Ah Le was just about to catch up on some sleep. Knowing Lu Jiajie had come to deliver money, Ah Le said with a smile, “What’s the rush, it would have been okay to give it in a few days.”

Lu Jiajie gave the money to Ah Le’s mother, then sat down and said, “I had to give it sooner or later, better to do it early so you can start preparing for the New Year goods sooner.”

After Ah Le’s mother counted the money, she beamed with joy and brought out some melon seeds and peanuts: “Jiajie, have dinner at our house tonight.”

Lu Jiajie shook his head, indicating that he had to pick up his two children later.

Ah Le’s mother asked with a gossip-laden face, “I heard from Ah Le that you guys made quite a bit this time, did your sister give you a red envelope? How much did she give? She’s so generous, she must have given you a big red envelope, right? It would just be enough to pay off all the debts in your family.”

Ah Le felt his mother was being a bit too much. As long as Lu Jiaxin fulfilled her promise to give the salary and bonus, it was fine, and how much more she gave to Lu Jiajie was none of their business: “Mom, didn’t you say that the coat from the neighbor’s place was pretty? You’ve got my bonus now, you should go buy it quickly.”

Ah Le’s mother wasn’t offended and went out smiling.

Once she left, Ah Le lowered his voice and asked, “Did you find out why Sister Jiaxin was so angry?”

He and Lu Jiajie were both puzzled. Ma Lili borrowing money for her parents’ house was simple; she could just say no, so why get so angry?

Lu Jiajie sighed and said, “When I went to Jiaxin’s place, she didn’t even leave me any food. She just gave me the money and told me to hurry back home.”

“You should ask your big brother then, if Sister Jiaxin won’t tell, he probably will.”

After talking with Ah Le for a while, Lu Jiajie went to the Ma family’s place to pick up the children. This time, when he arrived at the residential compound, people saw him and greeted him actively. When he went upstairs, he came across the son of the Ma family’s neighbor, and since they used to have a good relationship, they struck up a conversation in the hallway.

After three months in Yangcheng City, not only had his perspective broadened, but he had also become tougher. Talking with people, they could feel that his mental state was completely different from before.

While they were talking, a familiar voice reached his ears: “Jiajie, Jiajie you’re back. You really are something, it’s so cold outside, come inside to talk!”

The smile on Lu Jiajie’s face vanished in an instant.