Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 133 - 126: Parents Are Never Wrong in the Eyes of the World
Chapter 133 -126: Parents Are Never Wrong in the Eyes of the World
On the twenty-eighth of the twelfth lunar month in the afternoon, Lu Jiaguang came to discuss something with her, “Xinxin, Third Uncle wants to come over and spend the New Year with us.”
Given his temperament, after all that had happened, he was not inclined to be the mediator. But ever since he learned someone had been scheming against Lu Jiaxin behind the scenes, he changed his mind. His influence was still too minor; his sister still needed to reconcile with Third Uncle.
Lu Jiaxin flatly refused.
Lu Jiaguang knew she had grown cold-hearted, something he could understand, but some things couldn’t be handled willfully: “Jiaxin, you need dad’s help to find a school for your repeat year next year. For job assignments and difficulties at work, he’ll need to support you. If someone bullies you, he’ll need to protect you.”
Lu Jiaxin retorted, “Him, protect me? All my suffering and difficulty were brought by him.”
Lu Jiaguang said, “Your dad has been in the Forty-nine City for over thirty years and has amassed contacts I can’t compete with. With him, you’re less likely to face workplace nuisances and it’s much easier to move up. Not only that, but many of his former comrades are now in high positions.”
Lu Jiaxin had never planned to depend on Lu Hongjun, and now that she was preparing to develop her career in Hong Kong, she needed him even less.
Seeing her silent, Lu Jiaguang patiently persuaded her, “Jiaxin, Zhao Siyi and Fan Yinuo have already split up, and with Ding Jing’s nature, she’ll surely scheme to marry her daughter into a prestigious family. I know you’re great at earning money, but without a backer, no amount of money can outfight theirs. Jiaxin, are you willing to be trampled underfoot by that mother and daughter?”
These insidious matters shouldn’t have been discussed with Jiaxin, but given Zhao Siyi’s beauty and willingness to humble herself, the likelihood of her finding a powerful and prestigious mate was quite high.
Lu Jiaxin disdainfully said, “Which ambitious and capable man from a prestigious family would take a fancy to someone like Zhao Siyi? And the brainless ones capable of that, their families would never let such a disaster through the door.”
“What if she finds someone much older?”
Lu Jiaxin grunted; that wasn’t impossible. But since she was preparing to move to Hong Kong, even if Zhao Siyi managed to marry an eighty-year-old powerful magnate, she wouldn’t be able to do anything to her.
Seeing her still unmoved, Lu Jiaguang said, “Jiaxin, I know you’re angry, but being stubborn will only hurt you in the end.”
Lu Jiaxin replied, “Brother, there’s no need to persuade me further. I was almost killed by that mother and daughter, and when he knew, he wanted to downplay it. What can I even expect from him?”
“Many people say that there are no unfilial parents under heaven. I nearly lost my life, and after I narrowly escaped death, he still stabbed me in the heart. Now he regrets it and has softened his stance, but why must I forgive him? Moreover, if I forgave him, can you assure me he would truly treat me well and not just use it as a temporary measure, waiting for me to forgive him before trying to control me again?”
What’s this nonsense about no unfilial parents under heaven? She was particularly disgusted by this saying. In her previous life, she often saw videos of men or women, for the sake of momentary pleasures and thrills, abandoning their spouses and children, and when they got older, lacking the means to work and suffering from illnesses, they’d come back expecting their children to support them. And what was repulsive was that people around them would persuade you with notions like blood is thicker than water, and that there are no unfilial parents. And if you refused to care for such lousy parents, they could even sue you, and then the court would order you to support them.
Lu Jiaguang’s expression subtly shifted; he truly couldn’t guarantee it.
“Big brother, you see, even you can’t guarantee it, so why are you still trying to persuade me?”
Lu Jiaguang fell silent for a moment, then apologized to her, “It’s my fault. Jiaxin, big brother was wrong this time. I won’t meddle in this matter anymore.”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “Big brother, I know you mean well for me. But I’d rather not attend university or have a bright future than have to face those three people again.”
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She knew Lu Jiaguang truly cared about her, but Lu Hongjun probably didn’t, so she felt repulsed. Just endure it a little longer, she thought; once I get the evidence, I’ll send that woman to prison, and then Lu Hongjun won’t be able to stir up trouble anymore.
Lu Jiaxin thought of something and asked, “Big Brother, last time we had hotpot, Lu An mentioned that the family compound is all abuzz with rumors that you might be promoted next year, is that true?”
Lu Jiaguang’s swift rise was partly because he was diligent, responsible, and capable at work, but also because Lu Hongjun had exerted his influence behind the scenes. If he were to be promoted this time, even with evidence in hand, they wouldn’t be able to act against him before his promotion.
Because if Ding Jing were to be arrested, it would definitely implicate Lu Hongjun. Having shared a bed for years, either party would be aware if the other had crossed any boundaries. Of course, if Lu Hongjun had really committed a crime, getting caught would serve him right. However, this would inevitably affect Lu Jiaguang’s career advancement.
Since Lu Jiaguang had been so kind to her predecessor, and had also shown her great concern since her arrival, she couldn’t let her actions affect his future prospects. Anyway, with the evidence in her possession, waiting a few more months to take action wouldn’t matter.
Lu Jiaguang gave a slight nod, “There’s a leader retiring in April, but there are quite a few people eyeing his position, so my hopes aren’t high.”
A promotion would mean a better salary and benefits, which would allow him to save more money. The expenses for the four children were increasing, especially since his eldest was about to graduate from college and might start discussing marriage in a couple of years. However, he would try his best to vie for the position. If he could get promoted, that would be great; if not, there was nothing he could do.
After seeing Lu Jiaguang off and closing the door, the smile on Lu Jiaxin’s face vanished.
Qian Xiaoxiao noticed her change in expression and cautiously inquired, “Sister Xin, what’s wrong?”
Without hiding her feelings in front of her, Lu Jiaxin said with a cold face, “Lu Hongjun wants to celebrate New Year’s with us, and I turned him down.”
Qian Xiaoxiao spoke with a look of disgust, “For him to bring his new wife and daughter here for New Year’s, who is he trying to provoke? Don’t worry, Sister Xin, if they dare to come, I’ll throw them out.”
After saying that, she came up with an idea, “Sister Xin, I could go beat him up to vent your anger.”
That son of a bitch of a father was as bad as her own mother. Fearing she and her father would hold her back, her mom ran off with all their money to remarry. When she was twelve, her mother came back to acknowledge her, but Qian Xiaoxiao didn’t think much of it and just chased her away. Later, an old woman in the village told her that her mother had come back because she saw that Qian Xiaoxiao was grown up and could work, hoping to coax her back home to be a servant for her new husband’s family, and eventually to earn a hefty dowry.
When her mother came a second time, claiming she missed her and wanted to live with her again, Qian Xiaoxiao obediently went along with her, only to beat her mother’s new husband so bad he lay in bed for a month, and she warned that every time her mother visited, she would beat him up. After that, her mother never showed up again.
If it were possible, Lu Jiaxin also dearly wished to give Lu Hongjun a good beating, if for nothing else, at least to vent her frustration. But that was just wishful thinking; she couldn’t actually go and hit him. If she did, she would face severe censure.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and shook her head, “Let’s not talk about this person anymore, he brings bad luck. Oh, by the way, Xiaoxiao, do you speak Cantonese?”
“No, but I can learn.”
“How do you know I want you to learn Cantonese?”
Qian Xiaoxiao felt she was being underestimated, “Sister Xin, you’re so good at doing business. Now you’re staying in the Forty-nine City because of your health, but once you recover, you’ll definitely go back to Yangcheng City. As your personal bodyguard, knowing Cantonese will make it more convenient for me to act.”
“Since you’re aware, I’ll hire someone to teach you and Xue Mao after the New Year,” Lu Jiaxin said. As for Xiao Qiu, she was definitely staying in the Forty-nine City, so it was alright if she didn’t learn Cantonese.
“Got it.”
