Chapter 519: Chapter 505 The Second Objective Completed

Chinese Real Estate withdrew from the competition, and Lu Jiaxin acquired the two buildings at a 5% premium. After signing the contract, she was so elated that her eyes curved into crescents.

Nie Zhan couldn’t help but laugh when he saw her like this, “When you bought the Hongji Building, you weren’t this happy, were you?”

It’s not the same.

Lu Jiaxin said, “I set three goals for myself. The first was to achieve financial independence before turning twenty. The second was to become a landlady before thirty. Now that I’ve achieved two of them, how can I not be happy!”

“And the third goal?”

With a tilted head and a smile blooming like flowers, Lu Jiaxin said, “The third goal is to live a happy and joyful life.”

The third goal could only be determined when her eyes closed for the last time.

Nie Zhan said with a smile, “So far, Xinxin Real Estate has spent 2.3 billion on land reserves, over seven billion on shops and high-end apartments, now another eight billion on the two buildings, and ten billion on bottom-fishing stocks. There’s no need for further investment in Hong Kong, right?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Jiaxin’s face fell immediately. She said, “There’s still a high-class apartment under negotiation. The money earned in Hong Kong is still not enough. This money really burns a hole through the pocket. Seems like I still need to earn more.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhan’s expression changed slightly and he asked, “Are you going to speculate in finance again?”

Lu Jiaxin nodded, “I think the Nikkei Index is going to rise further, so I want to continue going long. The funds left in Star City and the Island Country aren’t enough. I’m planning to transfer one billion greenbacks to each.”

She remembered that the highest point of the Nikkei Index was close to 40,000, so continuing to go long was a sure win. She planned to pull out around 38,000, and then withdraw all the investments from the Island Country. With the collapse of the Nikkei Index, the Island Country’s economy would fall into recession, and it was time to turn to other places for investment.

Nie Zhan also felt that the Nikkei Index would continue to rise, so he didn’t object and simply said, “Just use this money for speculation, don’t touch anything else. To have a steady growth of wealth, you still need to do legitimate business earnestly.”

Lu Jiaxin admitted he had a point, “Got it. After the Lantern Festival next year, I will go to work diligently. I want to enjoy the last two months to their fullest.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhan knew she was planning to travel again, so he asked her where she was planning to go.

Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “First to Provence, I haven’t decided on the second stop yet. I’ll figure it out when the time comes!”

That’s the beauty of being wealthy–no need to think about money, go wherever you want when you have the time.

Nie Zhan said, “Then you head to Provence first, I’ll come to find you in a few days.”

The two hadn’t traveled together in a long time. It was time to give themselves a break. The people working under them were competent, so being away for a week wouldn’t be a problem.

“Sure, but this time you’re not allowed to cancel on me again.”

Nie Zhan didn’t dare to make any promises anymore.

The next day, while Lu Jiaxin was reading the financial newspaper, Yu Meitong called to invite her for a meal at Good Fortune Here, “I’ve already called Sister Shimeng and Xinyu, and they both agreed.”

Lu Jiaxin exclaimed in surprise and asked, “Did you get a bonus?”

Nie Zhan managed Five Auspicious Jewelry, and Lu Jiaxin did not interfere, so she was unaware of the company’s situation.

Yu Meitong said, “My design won an award, and the company rewarded me with thirty thousand yuan. But what made me happiest was that my father agreed to let me come home. I went back home today and found all my jewelry still there.”

Some of her jewelry was very valuable, like one of the sapphire necklaces she had bought for over two hundred thousand, and now selling it for two hundred thousand wouldn’t be a problem.

Lu Jiaxin understood why she was so excited; those pieces of jewelry were worth millions! Thinking about her current obsession with houses, Lu Jiaxin chuckled, “You’re not thinking of selling all your jewelry to buy a house, are you?”

Yu Meitong laughed heartily, “Jiaxin, you really get me! But I can’t sell the jewelry my daddy and mommy gave me, only the ones I bought myself and those given by Fu Ye.”

“Fu Ye already has a fiancee; it’s not appropriate for me to keep the jewelry he gave me. My daddy and mommy wouldn’t say anything if they found out.”

Lu Jiaxin was somewhat puzzled, “You’d better be careful. Your daddy suddenly forgave you, but he might have the idea of arranging another marriage for you.”

Yu Meitong chuckled, saying she guessed wrong, “Boss, it’s really thanks to you. You made Wansheng Real Estate cancel their collaboration with the Jian Family to stand up for me. Now that you have become the wealthiest woman in Hong Kong, my daddy thinks I’m valuable again. After my design won a prize, he took the opportunity to have my mommy ask me home for dinner.”

After saying this, she laughed merrily, “I took those pieces of jewelry to the second-hand store today and sold them for over eight hundred thousand, of which more than six hundred thousand worth of jewelry was from Fu Ye. Speaking of which, he is really generous.”

The sapphire necklace was a gift from Fu Ye, and one of the Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets even sold for five thousand more than the original price. It must be said, the man had a really good eye.

“What kind of property are you planning to buy?”

Yu Meitong said, “I’m planning to buy two apartments, one is a one-bedroom bachelor pad, and the other a two-bedroom. Live in the one-bedroom myself and rent out the other two.”

Lu Jiaxin felt her plan was quite good, but still said what needed to be said, “It’s great that you have the money to buy property, but don’t ever speculate on property. If the real estate market crashes, you could go bankrupt.”

Yu Meitong was shocked, “The property market is going to crash? Then I won’t buy now.”

“No, it’s just that the market has fallen a bit now but will rise again soon if the trend continues. Just like the stock market, real estate has its ups and downs, and you wouldn’t be able to bear the consequences of a crash.”

Relieved to hear the property market wasn’t going to crash, Yu Meitong said, “I definitely won’t speculate on property; I don’t have the capital for that. Jiaxin, next time you invest in stocks, take me with you so I can make a little fortune too!”

Lu Jiaxin shared with her the stocks she had bought, “You can hold these long-term, buying more whenever you have spare cash, and don’t worry if they fall–they’ll quickly rise again.”

“Alright, once I have some spare cash, I’ll buy the stocks you recommended.”

At noon, Lu Jiaxin was fast asleep when a series of urgent knocks startled her awake. She immediately dressed and went to the door, knowing nobody would come for her at this time unless it was something important.

Yan Yijun was waiting outside the door; seeing her, he immediately said, “Boss, Brother Geng has found Leng Wu, but Lu Jiajie isn’t with him. Boss, Brother Geng is asking what to do next?”

“Where is Leng Wu?”

Yan Yijun said, “He’s now in Ulaanbaatar, dealing in tea and liquor among other things. Oh, and he’s married there too. Boss, things don’t look good for your Fifth Brother.”

He said this to prepare Lu Jiaxin for the worst. The fact that Leng Wu had enticed Lu Jiajie to go with him clearly indicated he intended to swallow the goods for himself.

Lu Jiaxin’s expression remained impassive as she said flatly, “If my Fifth Brother is gone, none of them will get away with it.”

Yan Yijun was not surprised; those who had kidnapped her before had all been punished, and Leng Wu’s betrayal wouldn’t end better than Brother Qiang’s group.

Lu Jiaxin instructed, “Tell Old Geng to keep an eye on him; don’t worry about anything else, I’ll send someone.”

“Okay.”