Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 572 - 555: Zong Shimeng’s Gratitude

Lu Jiaxin watched the news for a while before returning to her room to write a screenplay. She was writing the screenplay for "Gambling God 2".

In her previous life, "Gambling God 2" had taken several years to come out, which showed that the screenplay had been polished for a long time. She couldn’t trust Wang Sanri to produce a script that quickly.

A good screenplay needs both a skilled director and capable actors to make a film worth watching. Otherwise, even with a high-level director and talented actors, the film could still be a flop. She didn’t want to ruin a classic movie because of her own actions.

Since she was merely transcribing what was in her memory, the process was quick. She had written half of it two days before, and today she planned to finish it, and then ponder over the sequel to "Legally Blonde". Sigh, handwriting is too slow. She really missed her laptop. There was a typewriter installed at home, but she wasn’t used to it, and it was hard on her hands.

When dinner time arrived, Lu Jiaxin washed her face and went out.

The dinner dishes were half what Lu Jiaxin liked and half what Zong Shimeng liked. Hosting a guest would of course call for the highest standard, and the chefs had been brought in from top hotels. They could skimp on anything but the quality of the food.

After dinner, the two of them took a walk around the estate. When they got to the back garden and saw the colorful array of flowers, Zong Shimeng was thoroughly enamored. She said, "Jiaxin, in a few days, I want to bring the three kids to stay here for a while."

Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, "Of course you can! If you’re bringing the kids, I’ll have the second compound cleaned up for you and the kids to stay in."

Currently, Zong Shimeng was staying in the west wing of Jiaxin’s compound. The room was decorated in an antique style. Jiaxin had thought that Shimeng, having grown up in Hong Kong and studied abroad for four years, would prefer Western things, but she was surprised to see that Shimeng also appreciated Eastern culture.

Zong Shimeng didn’t stand on ceremony with her, "All right, I’ll bring the kids over in half a month."

Lu Jiaxin said, "I spoke with Ah Zhan on the phone. She told me to persuade you properly, saying that getting too angry is harmful to your health. Sister Shimeng, there’s no use dwelling on what has happened. If you’ve been wronged, you should seek to rectify it."

Seeing Zong Shimeng looking at her, Lu Jiaxin added with a smile, "I told him you’re very fond of my estate, and that if your brother-in-law could buy a set for you, it would improve your mood. Ah Zhan just happens to have made dinner plans with your husband tonight and said he would pass on the message. If your husband has the intention, he’ll take the initiative to buy it for you. If he doesn’t mention it, then just take good care of the kids."

Zong Shimeng never considered divorce, and Hu Zhifeng wouldn’t either. There were many factors involved, including interests, family, and children.

Lu Jiaxin had never expressed her opinion about Hu Zhifeng finding other women outside their marriage because that was the way of life in Hong Kong; few wealthy men were faithful. In this aspect, Hu Zhifeng was actually considered decent. Although he had mistresses, he knew his wife and children were more important and he gave Sister Shimeng respect and dignity. Some men, after becoming successful, were utterly unbearable to look at.

Zong Shimeng, gripping Lu Jiaxin’s hand, said with deep emotion, "Sister, thank you."

Her husband had many friends, but Nie Zhan was certainly one of his most relied upon and trusted friends. However, she was also aware that if it weren’t for Jiaxin, Nie Zhan wouldn’t have taken the extra step.

Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, "What’s there to thank me for? But a residence like this one in the Forty-nine City, one needs to have the right connections to buy it. By the way, remember to use greenbacks for the transaction when the time comes, they’re most popular in the Forty-nine City." freewebnøvel_com

Zong Shimeng was not surprised; not only within the country, but abroad as well, many people preferred greenbacks, the hard currency.

The next day at 5:30 am, Lu Jiaxin took Zong Shimeng for a circuit around Houhai. It was supposed to be running, but it was more like walking since Shimeng couldn’t run.

After breakfast, Lu Jiaxin took Zong Shimeng to The Forbidden City. They had found a knowledgeable guide in advance. The guide was so capable that not only was Shimeng engrossed, but even Lu Jiaxin, who had been there twice before, was fascinated.

By the time they finished visiting The Forbidden City, it was already past 1 pm, and Lu Jiaxin returned home with Zong Shimeng without going out again. It was too hot. Staying at home to write her screenplay and watch TV was more comfortable.

In the following days, Lu Jiaxin took Zong Shimeng to visit Zhongbo, the memorial museums, the Old Summer Palace, the Summer Palace, and also wandered through several parks.

Due to the scorching summer heat, Lu Jiaxin only went sightseeing in the morning and then holed up at home in the afternoon. She could endure the morning heat, but by afternoon she couldn’t take it anymore. However, Badaling was quite far from the city center, and getting there in the early morning meant dealing with the intense sun.

Lu Jiaxin arrived after four in the morning, stayed overnight at the foot of the Great Wall, and then took Zong Shimeng up the Great Wall at five the next morning. They listened to the explanations, climbed a bit, took some photos, and returned to the base of the Great Wall by noon.

The group casually grabbed some food at a local restaurant before heading home. In the car, Zong Shimeng touched her face and said with a smile, "I’ve been running around outside these days; I must have gotten quite a tan."

Lu Jiaxin pointed to her own face and replied, "Could you be darker than me? I’ve been out in the sun for most of the past month and have become a Black Sister. But it doesn’t matter, having fun is what’s most important."

That said, as soon as she got home, she immediately took out a face mask and did it together with Zong Shimeng. Seeing the nameless mask, Zong Shimeng asked, "What brand is this face mask?"

Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, "This is called Jade Skin Ointment; it’s made according to an ancient formula, and they say with consistent use, there will be surprises."

Zong Shimeng’s eyes almost popped out, "How dare you use something like this?"

Lu Jiaxin smiled and said, "I only used it after getting people to test it and making sure it was safe. I’ve been out and about recently, and my face often feels painfully hot from the sun, but this ointment is really soothing."

Zong Shimeng was too cautious to use it, saying she had sensitive skin.

Lu Jiaxin didn’t mind. She went into the bathroom, washed her face clean and then applied the Jade Skin Ointment. She lay down on the rocking chair, and it was so comfortable that she nearly fell asleep.

Zong Shimeng also applied a face mask, using the best one available on the market. After Lu Jiaxin finished washing her face, Zong Shimeng looked at her closely and remarked, "Why do I feel like your skin looks brighter after using that mask?"

Lu Jiaxin exclaimed, "Really? I hadn’t noticed."

She knew the mask made her skin smoother, which she could feel with her hand, but she couldn’t see the brightness by herself in the mirror.

"Sister Shimeng, when I get back, I’ll send you the mask’s test report. If the ingredients suit you, you can try it out. I guarantee you won’t regret it."

People with sensitive skin are very particular about skincare and makeup products; rash use can easily ruin their skin, so they need tests to be sure before using them.

Seeing Lu Jiaxin’s high praise, Zong Shimeng nodded and laughed in agreement, "What, are you planning to enter the cosmetics industry now?"

Lu Jiaxin nodded, "I was originally planning to buy a real estate company to manage, but then I found that real estate, hotels, and communications aren’t my forte and quite taxing. Clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics perfume, on the other hand, feel right up my alley."

"Ah Zhan and I have already agreed that from now on, I’ll manage the companies related to clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, perfume, as well as film and television, while he’ll handle the other industries that I’m not good at."

Zong Shimeng thought that seemed like a good arrangement.

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