Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 222 - 211 Advancing by Retreating

Chapter 222: Chapter 211: Advancing by Retreating

Chapter 222: Chapter 211: Advancing by Retreating

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Putting on a show not only requires connections but also costs a lot of money. The company had just been bought, and the borrowed funds needed to be reserved for daily expenses and couldn’t be touched. They had to pay out of their own pockets.

Su Heyuan thought it over and decided to first see the effect of the advertisement. Although Lu Jiaxin said this dress would be popular, he wasn’t entirely sure. But to his surprise, by noon the next day many people had called the company, asking where they could buy this particular dress.

The advertisement had included the company’s phone number, and the reception desk was swamped with calls that day. Su Heyuan had not expected a photo in a gossip magazine to have such an appeal. In reality, it wasn’t the gossip magazine that attracted people, but rather everyone yearns for beautiful things.

That evening, Su Heyuan deliberately returned home with a worried look on his face.

Old Master Su saw his expression and asked, “What happened? Why the gloomy face?”

Su Heyuan replied, “Grandpa, our company’s chief designer has been bursting with inspiration lately and has created many new designs. I’ve looked at the drafts, and every one of them is beautiful. I want to put on a fashion show. It’s just that I don’t have the money, nor the connections in the fashion world.”

Old Master Su said irritably, “Your company’s chief designer hasn’t shown their face or gained any fame, who would come to see the show?.”

Su Heyuan showed him the magazine, pointing to the cover and said, “Grandpa, this clothing was designed by our chief designer, green. Many people want to buy it, and the factory is now working overtime to make it.”

He chose an old customer to prioritize the supply of this batch of goods.

Old Master Su looked at the photo and asked, “This girl looks a lot like Gu Xiuxiu, isn’t she the one you mentioned, Lu Jiaxin?”

Upon hearing this, Su Heyuan thought to himself that although the old man was in his seventies, he had sharp eyesight and a clear mind, and could live without problems for another twenty years: “Yes, that’s her. This photo was taken while she was attending the He Group’s fiftieth anniversary with Madam Guh.”

Old Master Su asked with confusion, “I have a friend who attended the He Group’s anniversary celebration and said that Gu Xiuxiu did not attend.”

Su Heyuan briefly explained the situation, “Grandpa, if you don’t favor Madam Guh and Jiaxin, then don’t invite them. After inviting them and both generations show up, then to humiliate them, that’s not a decent way to do things.”

Old Master Su had always looked down on He Zhuliang and said, “None of his three sons are capable of taking over, and he doesn’t let his competent daughter marry. The He Group will change hands sooner or later.”

In Hong Kong, many founders or their descendants of listed companies have been ousted, and the He Family is bound to share the same fate. His own descendants were also disappointing; the company had been managed for so many years yet hadn’t gone public, and he had come to terms with it, thus holding on to the money tightly. Fortunately, heaven was kind and had sent his wonderful grandson to him.

Su Heyuan realized he had digressed and immediately steered the conversation back to the fashion show: “Grandpa, do you think I should put on this fashion show?”

Old Master Su pointed to the magazine cover and said, “If the quality of your designer’s new designs is all up to the standard of this one, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.”

Su Heyuan nodded, “I’ve seen the drafts, and they are all roughly on par with this one.”

Old Master Su was astonished, “Are you telling the truth?”

“Grandpa, how dare I lie to you about such a big matter? I will show you the samples once they are ready.”

Old Master Su trusted his judgment and said, “If they are as good as you say, I’ll sponsor you one million Hong Kong Dollars, and I will also help invite celebrities from the fashion industry when the time comes.”

Su Heyuan had come specifically to talk about the show with the intention of getting him to contribute money and effort. He was just about to agree when the words of Lu Jiaxin flashed in his mind; she had said that no one likes their children and grandchildren always eyeing their money. The more his descendants coveted his money, the less inclined he was to give it to them.

With that in mind, he took out a pen from his pocket and wrote an IOU. While Old Master Su looked on with a puzzled expression, he explained, “Grandpa, this is your retirement money, I can’t ask for more. This one million is a loan, and I will repay you with interest once I’ve made money.”

Old Master Su was very pleased and immediately wrote a check for three million, then tore up his IOU, “Take what I give you. As long as you produce results, any amount will do.”

Su Heyuan saw how readily he gave the money and suspected that his family’s actual wealth was not just the guessed eighty or ninety million but over a billion, this old man is really good at hiding!

At the same time, Lu Jiaxin also received a call from Sun Wushuang. On the call, Sun Wushuang told her Hongzhong Real Estate’s stock price had taken a hit due to the sale of a considerable number of assets.

Sun Wushuang said, “One and a half months ago, Hongzhong Real Estate’s stock was at 0.98 Hong Kong Dollars per share, but it started to fall after being acquired by Yaomin Investment Company and has now dropped to 0.73 Hong Kong Dollars per share.”

Lu Jiaxin responded, “Sell all the stocks I have on hand, then buy Hongzhong Real Estate’s stocks in batches.”

Sun Wushuang warned, “Miss Lu, this stock may still go down, you might lose all your investment by buying it.”

Lu Jiaxin didn’t have absolute certainty either, but stock speculation was inherently a gamble, “I might lose it all, but I could also make a fortune.”

Sun Wushuang saw that she was set on her decision and didn’t say more; as a broker, it was his job to inform the employer of the risks and consequences, and he couldn’t be blamed if she lost everything.

Three days later, Sun Wushuang called Lu Jiaxin, “Miss Lu, we’ve acquired eight million shares of Hongzhong Real Estate. Since we bought a significant number of scattered shares, Yaomin Investment Company has taken notice of us.”

Lu Jiaxin wasn’t afraid of their investigation, saying, “Let them look. We purchased the stocks through legitimate means, not through illegal methods.”

Sun Wushuang was just giving her a heads-up, and seeing she didn’t mind, he refrained from saying more.

That evening, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Wang Yadan, inviting her to go hiking on Sunday. The weather was mild, perfect for such an activity.

Lu Jiaxin apologetically said, “I’m sorry, Sister Wang. I have a tutorial on Saturday, and on Sunday I’m visiting my aunt at Mid-mountain; I really don’t have time for hiking right now.”

Wang Yadan showed understanding and then got to the point, “Miss Lu, my boss says he has something to discuss with you, when would you be available?”

Lu Jiaxin tactfully replied, “This is my family’s phone. If your boss needs to discuss something, he can call directly and we can communicate over the phone.”

Wang Yadan’s mouth curled into a smile, “Alright, I’ll pass the message to my boss.”

In the past, so many beauties chased after her boss, and they all ended up failing. Now the tables have turned, with the boss himself pursuing a girl and coming up short. To think Miss Lu is impressive enough to reject such a top-notch man; it’s unclear whether she is still naïve or simply uninterested.

Half an hour later, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Nie Zhan.

Nie Zhan spoke about Hongzhong Real Estate, “There’s a shareholders’ meeting on the ninth of next month, and I hope you can attend.”

Lu Jiaxin considered her schedule and refused, “I have classes on Tuesday the ninth of next month and cannot attend.”

This was within Nie Zhan’s expectations. He then asked, “Are you free this Friday? I’ll take you out to dinner, and it would be an excellent opportunity to inform you about Hongzhong Real Estate’s current business situation.”

Lu Jiaxin agreed without a moment’s hesitation this time. She didn’t have time for frivolous pursuits, but making money could not wait; everything else had to come second to that.