Chapter 227: Chapter 216 Attitude Change Chapter 227: Chapter 216 Attitude Change Nie Zhan took in the regret in Lu Jiaxin’s eyes, realizing that this girl’s career ambition was even stronger than he had anticipated. However, this was also one of the reasons he liked Lu Jiaxin. He didn’t like his aunt’s belief that a woman’s place was to Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free!
Upon hearing the knock, Lu Jiaxin glanced at her watch and quickly went to open the door. Seeing Teacher Jin standing outside, she repeatedly apologized, “Teacher Jin, I’m sorry, I was discussing business and forgot about our lesson.”
Following behind her, Nie Zhan saw Teacher Jin smiling and explained, “Blame me. It was my fault for coming to see Miss Lu about business and delaying her tutoring.”
Teacher Jin immediately recognized Nie Zhan and hurriedly said it was no issue.
Lu Jiaxin had her priorities straight and said, “Teacher Jin, I’ll send Mr. Nie off and return to class. Please wait for me for another twenty minutes.”
Teacher Jin actually wanted to suggest skipping the lesson for today, but since Nie Zhan didn’t say anything, he didn’t either.
While waiting for the elevator, Lu Jiaxin said to Nie Zhan, “Thank you for coming to tell me about this. I’ll treat you to a meal on Friday.”
Nie Zhan was anything but modest, “Good, I’ll come pick you up after school on Friday.”
Fearing that Lu Jiaxin would refuse, he explained, “He Hanxuan couldn’t outmaneuver us this time, but he probably has other plans. Bao Yingjie also isn’t one to give up easily, and after losing face like that, he will certainly try to settle scores with you. If I pick you up for dinner on Friday, they won’t dare make a move against you for the time being.”
Lu Jiaxin had intended to refuse because she had tutoring after school on Friday. However, she swallowed the words at her lips after hearing his argument. She knew that He Yanyan and He Hanxuan had taken turns going against her and couldn’t believe that He Zhuliang and his wife were unaware. It was even possible that it was the couple’s instigation. Now, weak and alone, she indeed needed external help to stand up to the He Family.
The elevator arrived and several people got on. Due to the crowd inside, Lu Jiaxin waited until they were on the ground floor and away from prying ears to ask, “Will this cause any trouble for you?”
Nie Zhan shook his head and said with a smile, “The He Family and the third branch of the Bao Family aren’t worth fearing, and Mr. Bao won’t take such a trivial matter to heart. But if I come to pick you up and paparazzi get a photo of us, it might make the headlines.”
Teasingly, Lu Jiaxin responded, “If that’s the case, I have to dress up and look my best so as not to tarnish the reputation of the school’s most beautiful girl.”
“I thought you’d mind.”
Lu Jiaxin laughed and replied, “You’re one of Hong Kong’s most popular rich third-generation heirs. There are so many beauties who would love to be linked with you in gossip!”
“It’s a pity you’re not among them.”
The implication was clear, and Lu Jiaxin didn’t pretend to misunderstand. She said earnestly, “I won’t date until I’m admitted to university.”
“I can wait,” said Nie Zhan. It was just over nine months away. Time would pass quickly.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t tell him not to wait. To reject such a high-quality man willing to wait for her would be foolish. She also clearly understood why he was helping her. She couldn’t accept someone’s kindness while pretending they were just friends—that wasn’t her style. However, there were things that needed to be made clear.
Lu Jiaxin stated, “Once I’m admitted to university, I’ll start my own business, and I won’t consider marriage before I’m thirty.”
Nie Zhan asked, “Does that mean you’ll prioritize family after turning thirty?”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “No, after thirty, I want to enjoy life, so I need to earn enough capital before then to live comfortably in my later years. If I find a man worthy of spending my life with, I’ll marry and have children; if not, I won’t force it.”
She didn’t mind dating Nie Zhan. As for marriage, it was too early to talk about it now, as relationships could fall apart if they weren’t compatible in every aspect.
Nie Zhan found it amusing and made his stance clear, “I will respect whatever my future girlfriend wants to do.”
Lu Jiaxin nodded and said, “I need to go to class now.”
That evening, Nie Zhan went to dine at the French Restaurant, where Feng Qing Lei happened to be hosting friends. Hearing from a server that he had come, Feng Qing Lei was curious, “Weren’t you supposed to meet up with Miss Lu? Why are you dining alone?”
“Miss Lu has to attend tutoring sessions, and after that, she still needs to review her lessons.”
Feng Qing Lei was first stunned, then burst into laughter, “So you mean, to Miss Lu, tutoring and studying are more important than you.”
“Her goal is to get into Hong Kong University Business School, and there’s a lot of pressure with just one year’s time.”
Without a second thought, Feng Qing Lei said, “Isn’t your uncle a member of the board at Hong Kong University? As long as her grades aren’t too bad, finding your uncle should suffice if she wants to get in.”
Nie Zhan gave him a look and said, “Do you think she’s like those women you know, always looking for shortcuts and rich men? Miss Lu wants to get into Hong Kong University through her own efforts, and she has the ability to do so.”
However, Feng Qing Lei was skeptical, “She moved to Hong Kong in July and started school in September; the content taught on the Mainland is completely different from that in Hong Kong. Are you sure she can get into Hong Kong University Business School in just one year?”
Nie Zhan replied, “She is fluent in French and English. How many students in an ordinary Hong Kong middle school do you think can reach that level?”
“Ah, she’s from the Mainland? How can she be fluent in English and French?”
Nie Zhan felt this was prejudice and said, “There are many excellent students in the Mainland, and they are no less capable than the students in Hong Kong; some even have a deeper cultural foundation than those wealthy families’ kids. Moreover, she has a sharp understanding of the current situation and has her own unique insights. You’re far behind in that aspect.”
Feng Qing Lei knew that Nie Zhan never boasted and put away his disdainful attitude, “The He Family is targeting her so much, could it be that they’ve realized Miss Lu is too outstanding for them to control, and so they want to ruin her?”
He had found it odd before. With Lu Jiaxin being so attractive, the He Family should have tried to win her over to use in a marriage alliance for their clan’s benefit. Now he understood; the girl was too formidable for the He Family to control, making them wary.
Nie Zhan said, “The painting I gave to Grandpa at the beginning of the year was one she had picked up from a street stall for eighty-eight Hua currency, and then she sold it to me for fifty thousand greenbacks. With those fifty thousand greenbacks as her initial capital, she has amassed assets of ten million in one year.”
Even though half of that was provided by him, it was still earned through Lu Jiaxin’s own abilities.
Feng Qing Lei’s eyes almost popped out, “You, you’re not kidding me?”
Nie Zhan replied, “She spent eight million to buy Hongzhong Real Estate stocks, and she also invested in the clothing company that Su Heyuan acquired, for no less than two million.”
And that was just her overt assets; undoubtedly, she had many more valuable antiques and paintings in private.
With his heart all fired up, Feng Qing Lei looked at Nie Zhan and said, “Brother Zhan, you must speak well of me in front of your sister-in-law, help me get rich with her in the future!”
Last year’s fifty thousand greenbacks, when converted to Hong Kong Dollars, were only about three hundred thousand. That meant her assets had increased over thirty times in a year!
Nie Zhan said, “Miss Lu said she won’t date anyone before getting into university, so don’t go calling her randomly, in case it upsets her.”
Knowing Lu Jiaxin’s capabilities, Feng Qing Lei dared not make light anymore and smiled, “Don’t worry, I won’t mix it up.”