Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 552 - 535: Comparing People Can Be Maddening

A week later, Nie Zhan smiled as he handed a box to Lu Jiaxin, "Open it and take a look."

By the shape of the box, Jiaxin knew it was jewelry. She asked with bright eyes and a beaming smile, "What wonderful thing have you bought for me this time?"

As soon as the jewelry box was opened, her smile shone as brightly as the stars.

This time, Nie Zhan had given her a South Sea pearl necklace, each pearl as big as the nail on a thumb. These pearls, each round and pure, sparkled a dazzling silver-white, exuding an elegance and romance beyond compare.

Jiaxin was so delighted that she took it out and said, "Ah Zhan, Ah Zhan, put it on for me."

This was the first time Nie Zhan had seen her so happy about something; although she had said she liked the jewelry he had given her before, she had never smiled so radiantly. Clearly, compared to various gemstones, she preferred pearls and jade ornaments.

After putting on the necklace, Jiaxin ran to the walk-in closet to look in the mirror. After admiring herself, she embraced Nie Zhan and gave him a kiss, "Ah Zhan, where did you buy this necklace?"

Nie Zhan replied with a smile, "It belonged to my friend’s sister. When I visited him in the South Sea, I saw his sister wearing it. Knowing you’d like it, I called him to ask about it."

"She must have been reluctant to sell such a good thing; what did you give her in exchange?" asked Jiaxin. If it were her, no matter how much money was offered, she wouldn’t be willing to sell something she liked. But if someone were to offer her something even more desirable, she would consider it.

Nie Zhan shook his head and said, "It wasn’t in exchange; I bought it. Her sister is having financial problems right now, and when she found out I wanted the necklace, she priced it at eight million Hong Kong Dollars." freēwēbnovel.com

One cannot put a price on what the heart desires, and without any hesitation, Nie Zhan agreed to the price since Jiaxin liked it so much. However, Nie Zhan added with some regret, "It’s a pity it’s not light gold in color."

"Each has its own beauty, the silver is also very pretty," Jiaxin replied.

Touched and delighted by her boyfriend’s thoughtfulness, Jiaxin was extremely passionate that evening, resulting in her nearly being unable to get out of bed the next morning.

With a sore back, Jiaxin felt that she didn’t exercise enough and needed to increase her physical activity. But she also wondered how someone who sat in an office all day could have such stamina.

Because she wasn’t feeling well, Jiaxin didn’t go to work. That was the advantage of being the boss; if nothing important came up, she could just lie at home.

At noon, Jiaxin received a call from Shi Xinyu, "Jiaxin, I heard your company is about to start filming a movie, can I make a cameo in it?"

Ever since her last cameo, Shi Xinyu had been eager to try it again. She laughed and said, "Our company is going to shoot two movies soon; which one would you like to make a cameo in?"

Shi Xinyu replied excitedly, "The one with Brother Fa, ’Gambling God.’ Jiaxin, I want to play Brother Fa’s girlfriend, the ex-girlfriend is okay too."

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Jiaxin said, "If you want to make a cameo as an extra, that’s no problem; I’ll have the director arrange it. But Brother Fa’s girlfriend is the female lead, and you can’t play that role."

Shi Xinyu said, "I don’t want to play a brainless rich heiress; could you ask the director to arrange a better role for me?"

For those who want more significant roles, acting skills are necessary. Lu Jiaxin changed the subject, "Aren’t you getting engaged in May? If you need to prepare for the engagement, do you still have time to cameo in a film? Don’t end up arguing with Tao Yong over this."

A cameo as an extra, one or two days is enough, it won’t affect the engagement. But with Shi Xinyu acting like this, she felt it was better not to take on the extra role.

Shi Xinyu fell silent before saying, "Jiaxin, I don’t want to get engaged to Tao Yong anymore..."

Lu Jiaxin interrupted her, "Xinyu, you should speak to your parents about this, telling me won’t solve anything. Also, you’re not a child anymore; you need to consider the consequences before making any decision."

She and Shi Xinyu were friends. If she could help with difficulties, she would, but she wouldn’t interfere in matters of the heart. Especially with someone like Shi Xinyu who was overly pampered, saying too much could lead to future regrets if she truly cancelled the engagement.

Shi Xinyu, looking dejected, said, "My daddy and mommy don’t agree, they say Tao Yong is a good man. But, I feel like he isn’t as nice to me as he used to be."

Well, it’s impossible to be as close as in the beginning of a relationship, and he won’t cater to you in everything. Lu Jiaxin didn’t offer advice, only saying, "Then you should have a serious talk with Tao Yong."

Interference in matters of love from outsiders often leads to being blamed by all sides. She had a close friend who advised her cousin to break up with her boyfriend after hearing constant complaints about him. The cousin ended up reconciling with her boyfriend and they got married. Later, the boyfriend blamed the close friend for stirring up trouble between them, and one time, while drunk, he lashed out at her in front of relatives, and her cousin just stood there without a word. The friend was so upset it literally pained her, and afterwards, she steered clear of relatives’ matters.

Shi Xinyu nodded a bit gloomily.

In the afternoon, Yu Meitong called Lu Jiaxin, "Boss, Shi Xinyu talked about wanting to break up with Tao Yong, has she mentioned it to you?"

Lu Jiaxin hummed in acknowledgment, "She did. I told her to talk to Tao Yong, whether they are getting engaged or breaking up, they should discuss it face to face."

Yu Meitong by now also had gained experience, "That’s what I told her too, but she got mad, thinking I don’t understand her. Sigh, Tao Yong may have faults, but he is devoted and tolerant of her quirks. If she lets him go, she will surely regret it."

Shi Xinyu, shielded too well by her family, is unaware of the harshness outside, and doesn’t understand that what she has now is what many people dream of.

"When it comes to matters of the heart, we outsiders should refrain from commenting."

Yu Meitong hesitated but finally said, "Boss, it’s not that I want to be nosy. But I feel that her wanting to break up with Tao Yong has something to do with you."

Lu Jiaxin was taken aback; what did this have to do with her? Although Tao Yong wasn’t as considerate as Nie Zhan, his ability to tolerate Shi Xinyu’s quirks was already quite rare.

Yu Meitong let out a sigh, "Mr. Nie is gentle and considerate and has given you shares and precious jewelry. You both hang out often, and with Nie Zhan showing up by contrast, it’s no wonder Tao Yong doesn’t seem good in any aspect. Over time, her mindset has become unbalanced, leading her to consider breaking up."

Lu Jiaxin had not expected the truth to be this way; at that moment, she felt rather conflicted.

Yu Meitong said, "I compared Fu Ye with Nie Zhan at first too, so I understand her feelings. But I realize that Nie Zhan treats you so well because of you. Before you came along, he didn’t give any woman the time of day, and he could dodge even the advances of beautiful women throwing themselves at him, letting them fall to the ground. Because of this, the media subtly implied that he preferred men."

Because his girlfriend was Lu Jiaxin, Nie Zhan was regarded as a remarkably good man. With anyone else, Nie Zhan would definitely not be as attentive, nor would he give such valuable jewelry and shares.

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