Chapter 220: Chapter 209 Handle Chapter 220: Chapter 209 Handle Guh Xiuxiu took Lu Jiaxin to the bank and transferred two million to her, “Since I said I would give you the money, I’ll keep my word and not beat around the bush.”
Lu Jiaxin did not refuse, but she held true to her word by saying that the money should be Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters.
Guh Xiuxiu felt tired and prepared to leave, but Lu Jiaxin was unwilling.
Lu Jiaxin said, “Aunt, I’ve heard the food at Good Fortune Here is delicious. It’s almost dinner time now, let’s go to Good Fortune Here for dinner!”
Since Lu Jiaxin seldom made requests, Guh Xiuxiu naturally obliged.
Aunt Mei came along this time, and as soon as they entered the private room, Lu Jiaxin said, “Aunt Mei, please go back and bring Haifan over to join us.”
Aunt Mei was reluctant to go, expressing that Old Lady Guh’s health had always been under her and Aunt Hong’s care, and she was worried that Lu Jiaxin wouldn’t know what to do if something happened in her absence.
Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “We’re not far from Mary Hospital here. If Aunt feels unwell, I will immediately ask the restaurant staff to help send her to the hospital. Aunt Mei, don’t you trust the service here?”
This was one of the restaurants in Hong Kong most favored by the wealthy, not just for its delicious cuisine, but also for its renowned service and responsive abilities.
Guh Xiuxiu opened her mouth, “Aunt Mei, go bring Haifan here! The kids have been in Hong Kong for so long, and I haven’t taken them out to eat yet!”
Aunt Mei was uneasy, but once Guh Xiuxiu spoke, she didn’t say much more.
As Aunt Mei left, Feng Lihua also considerately closed the door and stood outside. Clearly, her employer had something to discuss with Madam Guh.
Lu Jiaxin asked, “Aunt, I want to know, what kind of leverage do the He Family have on you that makes you keep mum and swallow your grievances?”
This time, Guh Xiuxiu didn’t evade the question, “Knowing about these things won’t do you any good.”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t press further, but merely said, “Aunt, even if you had committed murder and arson, by concealing it, the He Family would also be guilty of harboring a criminal. If things get out, I don’t know if they will be punished, but their stock prices will surely be affected. So, you don’t need to be afraid of them at all.”
“It’s not that simple,” Guh Xiuxiu replied.
Seeing that she still wasn’t talking, Lu Jiaxin delivered a shocker, “Aunt, you previously lived in the He family old house. I don’t believe the main house was unaware when He Shengbin plotted against you. Aunt, they are just trying to be the opportunistic oriole. Why would you still care for such people?”
With a bitter smile, Guh Xiuxiu said, “It’s not about old affection, but…sigh, since you want to know, I’ll tell you. The old man gave me ten percent of the company’s shares because I took great care of him for many years. However, he was also concerned that the shares might end up in the wrong hands, so there was a stipulation that the shares could not be transferred, only dividends could be distributed, and after a hundred years, the shares had to be returned to the He family.”
“Besides, the main housewife once found fault with me, and before she died, she left the evidence she had collected to He Zhuliang. If I make a will, whether I leave the assets to you and Haifan or Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters.”
Indeed, leverage had been taken against her, the kind that could ruin Aunt’s reputation and life.
Lu Jiaxin inquired, “The lawyer and Aunts Mei and Hong, have they all been bought by the He Family?”
Guh Xiuxiu shook her head, “No. Lawyer Bai almost went bankrupt before, and it was Old Master He who helped him through the tough times. After that incident, he became He Group’s legal advisor, and the contracts I signed for my investments were all handled by him or his disciples. However, he’s a senior barrister who cherishes his reputation and wouldn’t reveal my situation.”
“Jiaxin, I know you don’t want me to be humiliated, but he knows a lot of people in the underworld, and he even became sworn brothers with one of the gang leaders. That’s why I can’t turn against him; if I did, all three generations of us would be in danger.”
Although Lu Jiaxin had never interacted with He Zhuliang, based on what she’d been told and the information she’d independently acquired, she knew he was definitely not magnanimous. Yet he held evidence that could ruin Aunt Mei, but allowed her to spend money like water, which was somewhat contradictory. Unless Aunt Mei also had leverage over him, and they were mutually checkmating each other, that would make sense.
Guh Xiuxiu said, “This time it’s my fault, I shouldn’t have had such a fanciful idea to get you to get along with He Yanyan. But don’t worry, there won’t be a next time.”
Lu Jiaxin fell into silence for a moment before saying, “Aunt, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have been so inquisitive.”
Guh Xiuxiu shook her head, “I know you don’t want me to be at the mercy of the He family. But from the moment I entered the He family, I became one of them for life.”
Lu Jiaxin understood then; Aunt Mei’s feelings towards the He family were complex. Perhaps it was obsession, or perhaps it was deep gratitude and loyalty to Old Master He. In either case, it was her own choice. One man’s poison is another man’s honey. She felt that being watched was a violation of rights, but Gix Xiuxiu was probably used to it and didn’t mind.
Guh Xiuxiu said, “You don’t need to bother with He Yanyan. The child has been spoiled rotten, and she won’t marry into a high-status family, not even one of equal social standing.”
Elite families were very particular when it came to choosing a wife, and someone like He Yanyan wouldn’t even be considered. To put it bluntly, even if she became a mistress to a wealthy man, it wouldn’t last long. Not many men could tolerate such a personality.
In Lu Jiaxin’s mind, He Yanyan was nothing but a clown, not worth fearing. “Aunt, it’s just like what you said to the tabloid journalists earlier, ‘the world is unpredictable.’ I think you should make more arrangements.”
Guh Xiuxiu said, “Don’t worry, I’ve already set aside an education fund for you and Haifan. This money is enough for you both to study all the way to a Doctorate. Jiaxin, this is all Aunt Mei can do for you, so don’t refuse.”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t actually need this education fund, but it was a gesture of goodwill from Gih Xiuxiu, so she didn’t refuse it. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Aunt, wealth is extraneous, you can’t take it with you when you’re born, and you can’t take it with you when you die. When the day comes that you can’t keep your family’s assets, it’s okay to let them go. Whether it’s me or Haifan, we can both take care of you in your old age.”
Guh Haifan was very intelligent, and given time to grow, he would certainly achieve something. As for taking care of someone in old age, he was very loyal and wouldn’t shirk the responsibility.
After eating dinner, it was already past six o’clock, and Gih Xiuxiu insisted that Lu Jiaxin not escort them back to Mid-mountain District: “You have classes tomorrow, so go back and rest early.”
Unable to persuade her otherwise, Lu Jiaxin didn’t insist on escorting them. Upon returning to Fuan Residential Area, Lu Jiaxin called Su Heyuan to tell him about the donation.
Su Heyuan was astonished, “Two million? You’re really donating it?”
Lu Jiaxin said, “Once a promise is made, it’s hard to backtrack, and a given word must be kept.”
Su Heyuan thought she was quite honorable; if it were him, he would never have willingly made the donation: “The Mainland is really short on foreign exchange, and with such a large donation, they will definitely praise you for it.”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t want the praise, “I want to Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters.”
“Anonymous donation? When those gossip journalists catch you and ask questions, how will you respond?”
“Let them write what they will, as long as my conscience is clear, that’s all that matters.”