Chapter 460: 448 Chapter Commitment Chapter 460: 448 Chapter Commitment Medical equipment is very expensive, both now and in the future. Devices at Recuperate Hospital, for instance, start at tens of thousands and can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions. Gu Wenfeng’s two million reward can only buy a very small amount of equipment.
Lu Jiaxin gently said, “Brother Gu, about this two million reward, shouldn’t you discuss it with your wife before deciding?”
Gu Wenfeng shook his head, “No need to discuss with her, my decision is enough.”
Lu Jiaxin felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this. For their country, they were willing to give their all, which was noble and selfless, but it meant owing too much to their own families.
Thinking about how in her previous life she was able to enjoy so many peaceful years thanks to the burden shouldered by these lovable and respectable people, Lu Jiaxin said, “Two million won’t buy much equipment. I currently have a big project to invest in, and once the funds are recouped at the end of the year, I’ll buy a batch and send it back.”
Gu Wenfeng wanted to refuse, but he couldn’t bring himself to say the words. Having such equipment in their military region could save many comrades’ lives, and he couldn’t bear to refuse.
After finishing, she looked at Gu Wenfeng and asked, “Everything is scarce in the Mainland now, including medical equipment. For sure many military hospitals will be vying for it. You need to tell me in advance which one you’re planning to Find your next favorite novel on NovelHub today!”
Without hesitation, Gu Wenfeng named a place that held a deep connection to him, where he fought and risked his life.
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Gu Wenfeng was very grateful and said, “Boss, thank you.”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head sincerely, “You don’t need to thank me. The fact that I could grow up without worries is all thanks to their sacrifices and dedication.”
Gu Wenfeng’s eyes grew sour at her words, but he forced back the tears, “Boss, I won’t be able to protect you in the future, and Wang Lin will need a long time to recuperate. Apart from Miao Na, you don’t have any reliable people by your side now.”
Lu Jiaxin didn’t want him to worry about these things, “You just focus on recovering. Ah Zhan has given me two of his usable bodyguards, and he himself has spent a lot of money to hire four more bodyguards.”
Lu Jiaxin gently nodded. Miao Na had told her that these four people weren’t mercenaries, as their names were unheard of. However, since Nie Zhan dared to employ them, it indicated they were trustworthy, and she didn’t inquire further.
Gu Wenfeng fell silent for a moment before saying, “Boss, you can’t rely on Mr. Nie for everything. The human heart is unpredictable, especially when it comes to emotions. If he changes his heart in the future and everyone by your side is his people, it will be very dangerous.”
Lu Jiaxin knew he meant well and smiled, “Then when you’re well, come back from the Mainland and bring some people to train to protect me.”
This was only a transition; she couldn’t possibly rely entirely on Nie Zhan’s people. As Gu Wenfeng said, human hearts are fickle. Right now, Nie Zhan was completely open with her, but nobody could tell what the future held. She couldn’t put all her cards in someone else’s hands, lest a sudden change place her in jeopardy.
Seeing that she hadn’t lost her rationality due to love, Gu Wenfeng finally felt relieved.
After talking for so long, Lu Jiaxin noticed he was getting tired and told him to rest well, then she left. Sitting in the car, she couldn’t help but think of Qian Xiaoxiao, hoping she would be a new person by the time Lu Jiaxin returned next year.
Not long after returning home, Lu Jiaxin received a call from Shi Xinyu, “I’m fine now. You’re coming to see me? Sure, I’ll be at home in the afternoon.”
After the kidnapping incident, she dared not go anywhere, preferring to stay at home and keep it safe.
“Then I’ll come over now.”
Shi Xinyu brought over a pile of food, including Lu Jiaxin’s favorite crispy egg tarts. No matter how many times she had them, Lu Jiaxin never tired of their flaky pastry.
Seeing them, Lu Jiaxin ate two and then thanked her.
Watching her with a cheerfully clear face, Shi Xinyu said admiringly, “After I read about the kidnapping in the newspaper, I wanted to visit you in the hospital, but Nie Zhan said you needed rest and refused. I was worried you were frightened, but it seems I was the one being too timid.”
Lu Jiaxin smiled and replied, “I was frightened at that time, but the kidnappers have been caught, so I’m not scared anymore.”
Shi Xinyu asked in surprise, “Have all three of the escaping kidnappers been caught?”
After taking a sip of her floral tea, Lu Jiaxin said, “The seriously injured one didn’t receive timely medical treatment and bled to death, while the other two were caught in the Mainland.”
Shi Xinyu then asked, “Did they confess who was behind it?”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head and replied, “No, the middleman connecting them was killed too, so the trail went cold. Let’s not talk about these unlucky things anymore. How much did your coffee shop make last month?”
The case was still being investigated, and through her connections with Nie Zhan, she knew a lot of the inside story, but these were not things she could share. She didn’t want to lie to Shi Xinyu, so it was best to steer the conversation away from the topic.
Shi Xinyu didn’t press further, and happily started talking about her own coffee shop, “Last month I made twenty-eight thousand. Business is even better this month, especially after work hours, when a lot of people come to drink coffee. They all came by referrals, praising my coffee as delicious and the pastries as lovely.”
Her monthly allowance was ten thousand, so twenty-eight thousand was quite a lot. Most importantly, she had gained recognition and praise from her family and Tao Yong for doing what she did. That sense of fulfillment and pride was something money couldn’t buy.
Lu Jiaxin congratulated her.
Shi Xinyu beamed, saying, “When Dad and Mom learned that my coffee shop was making money, they praised me for being capable and even raised my allowance from ten to thirty thousand.”
Lu Jiaxin thought to herself how lucky it was that she was now a billionaire and didn’t have to feel envious–otherwise, she would have turned into a green-eyed monster in her past life by now.
Shi Xinyu said, “Jiaxin, I’ve got over five hundred thousand in my account now. Sister-in-law and Sister Meitong said it’s a waste to leave the money in the bank and suggested I buy property.”
Lu Jiaxin also felt buying property was the best option; after all, it was a sure-fire investment, “You can mortgage two apartments, then rent them out after they’re ready. You can collect rent while waiting for their value to increase.”
Anyway, Shi Xinyu had her parents as a safety net, so if she didn’t have the money for a mortgage, she could simply ask them. Ah, children with Find your next favorite novel on NovelHub today!
Lu Jiaxin remembered something she had mentioned before, “I recall you said your third brother’s business deals with medical equipment, right?”
Shi Xinyu nodded and replied, “Yes, that’s right. Why, do you need to buy any medical equipment? If it’s for home use, I can give it to you as a gift.”
Lu Jiaxin shook her head, “It’s not for me; Big Brother Su is the one looking to buy. His grandfather and father are getting on in years, especially his grandfather, who has trouble with his legs and suffers from the three highs, so he wants to get some equipment for monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar at home. It’s just that he doesn’t know what’s good to buy, so he’s looking for someone knowledgeable to give some recommendations.”
Shi Xinyu wasn’t naive, and she immediately understood that this was an opportunity for her third brother to get acquainted with Su Heyuan, “Sure, I’ll tell my third brother when I get back.”