Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 233 - 222 Different Pursuits

Chapter 233: Chapter 222 Different Pursuits

Chapter 233 -222 Different Pursuits

After the Four Seasons fashion show, not only were the clothes from the runway widely featured in newspapers and magazines, but the television entertainment news also covered it. green became an overnight sensation, an explosive popularity that brought Qirui Clothing Company into the public eye. Orders, like snowflakes, poured in.

A week later, Su Heyuan called Lu Jiaxin, excitedly saying, “Jiaxin, we’ve received orders worth 16 million. We’re actually behind on production and had to turn some down, or there would have been even more.”

Lu Jiaxin said, “The products that reach our customers definitely need to be of guaranteed quality and quantity, with no defects. If our reputation gets damaged, all our initial investment will go down the drain.”

Smiling, Su Heyuan said, “You don’t need to tell me that, my eldest sister has always been very strict about quality control. Jiaxin, I’ll take you out for dinner tomorrow.”

Lu Jiaxin politely declined, saying, “I’ve got a lot of schoolwork recently, so I shouldn’t go out for meals.”

Su Heyuan disagreed, “You can’t just bury yourself in tutoring and homework every day; you need a balance of work and leisure. Here in Hong Kong, it’s different from the Mainland, they pursue a holistic development.”

Lu Jiaxin wasn’t only focused on studying; she had joined the badminton club and the art society. She had always been good at badminton, and because she practiced boxing and yoga, her flexibility had increased. Now, her only weakness was her stamina. With that improved, she could compete with the number one player in the badminton club.

The conversation was brief as Su Heyuan had to hang up the phone for another matter.

On Sunday morning, Lu Jiaxin visited Guh Xiuxiu at the Guh Residence, who was picking flowers in the backyard. Following a previous incident, she now had two people accompanying her.

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Guh Xiuxiu waved at Lu Jiaxin with a smile on her face and said, “Jiaxin, come here, feel free to pick whatever flowers you like.”

Lu Jiaxin felt even picking flowers could be unsafe for her and offered to help. After Guh Xiuxiu agreed, she took the scissors and a small basket and got busy.

Having picked a small basket of flowers, Lu Jiaxin then joined Guh Xiuxiu in the living room to arrange them, chatting as they worked on the flower arrangements.

Guh Xiuxiu said, “Jiaxin, I’ve heard that Su Heyuan’s new garment factory hosted a fashion show, and now their ads are all over the television and magazines, it’s quite the buzz.”

Lu Jiaxin glanced at Aunt Mei, and seeing her nod, she then said, “Yes, I’ve heard they’ve taken orders worth millions, and his company has certainly fired its opening salvo.”

Guh Xiuxiu mentioned that she had seen the clothing styles and they were indeed very fashionable, “I heard these designs were by someone called green. Have you met this designer?”

If they were alone in the room, Lu Jiaxin would have told her that green was herself, but with two maids in the living room and two others in the kitchen, she shook her head and said, “No, but I saw the dress rehearsal for the fashion show, and the clothes were indeed beautiful. They only do wholesale though, so if I want to buy, I need to go to the store.”

Her goal was to create her own brand and then sell it in her own stores, a whole production to sales process. However, this required a large investment, and right now she neither had the time nor the funds for such an endeavor. As for Su Heyuan, he rejected the idea as soon as she suggested it. The investment was high and returns slow, whereas the current strategy was swift in reclaiming investments and also profitable.

Seeing that he disagreed, Lu Jiaxin didn’t push further, knowing that it was useless to argue when their aspirations differed. Anyway, when they agreed to collaborate, it was understood that they could part ways if they didn’t see eye to eye.

Guh Xiuxiu said, “Haifan doesn’t have classes this afternoon; take him shopping for some clothes. The boy is growing fast and his old clothes are getting short.”

After finishing her speech, she took another look at Lu Jiaxin and said, “You should not always wear these few pieces of clothing either, buy more outfits, shoes, and bags. Right, you should also buy some jewelry. For a young lady like you, being too plain won’t do.”

Lu Jiaxin couldn’t help but smile wryly, “Aunt, I’m still a student, and I wear a uniform to school every day. There’s no point in buying so many pretty clothes that I won’t be able to wear often.”

Gu Xiuxiu asked with interest, “Our Xinxin is so beautiful, have any boys written you love letters? When Aunt was young, many suitors wrote poems and articles praising me, and even published them in newspapers and magazines.”

Lu Jiaxin praised her charm, which brought smiles to her face, and then said, “I’ve received a few love letters, but right now I just want to focus on my studies and get into college, not on dating.”

Gu Xiuxiu was very talkative today, “I heard from Aunt Hong that Nie Zhan really likes you and is pursuing you. If he is sincere, perhaps you could try dating.”

Lu Jiaxin was full of doubt; they had discussed this topic before, so why bring it up again? But seeing her aunt in such good spirits, she didn’t want to dampen them, “Nie Zhan is very good, but people from the Nie Family look down on someone with my status, so why bother embarrassing myself.”

What was she now? A mainland girl whom even Aunt Hong looked down on. If she really dated someone like Nie Zhan, the diamond bachelor, she would definitely become the target of entertainment gossip. Moreover, Hong Kong paparazzi have no limits; possibly going out with Su Heyuan could lead to rumors about her stepping into multiple dating boats at once, and they would try their best to smear her. Therefore, she would not date Nie Zhan before going to college.

Gu Xiuxiu said unhappily, “Don’t underestimate yourself. You’re smart, beautiful, and multitalented, a great match for Nie Zhan.”

Lu Jiaxin smiled, “Aunt, I’m not undervaluing myself, this is just being self-aware. I am young and want to focus on my studies. In the future, once I’ve gained skills and have my own career, no matter who I date, no one will say I’m out of my league.”

Aunt Mei thought she was very rare, having such awareness meant she could have a good life even if she married into a high-profile family. On the other hand, the second young lady, though born into privilege and beauty, was too spoiled and had a bad temper. If she didn’t change that attitude, she wouldn’t have a good life no matter whom she married.

After arranging the flowers, Gu Xiuxiu led Lu Jiaxin to her room. She opened her safe and took out a red box.

Opening the box, inside was a set of ruby jewelry, and she said excitedly, “It will look beautiful on you.”

The ruby jewelry set, especially the necklace with a ruby pendant as big as her thumb’s nail and cut in six facets, was a rarity even by today’s standards.

The jewelry was beautiful and dazzling, but it did not suit her current self. Not wanting to dampen her enthusiasm, Lu Jiaxin let her put it on.

Gu Xiuxiu, however, nodded repeatedly, and said, “Absolutely gorgeous. Jiaxin, I’m giving you this necklace so that you won’t be looked down upon at social gatherings in the future.”

Lu Jiaxin disagreed with her point. A billionaire, even if dressed in briefs and slippers, would still be considered to have personality; until she had her own career, the more expensive the jewelry she wore, the more people would think she relied on a man. That’s human nature.

“Aunt, keep this expensive jewelry for yourself to wear!”

Gu Xiuxiu, caressing her smooth cheeks affectionately, said, “Now I don’t go out, who am I going to wear this for? I have several sets of such jewelry, so this set is for you.”

Seeing that Lu Jiaxin was hesitant to accept, Gu Xiuxiu called in Aunt Mei to take the jewelry to her room, “If Aunt gives it to you, you take it. And this afternoon, when you go shopping, use the card I gave you, don’t spend your own money.”

Lu Jiaxin had no choice but to agree.