When the child was four months old, Lu Jiaxin went to the hospital for a prenatal checkup and asked about the baby’s gender. She was very happy to learn that it was another girl. Sisters growing up together tend to be closer. With a brother and sister, as they start their own families, there tends to be so distance.
After the checkup, Lu Jiaxin went to buy baby products. When she was expecting Zhaozhao, she was inexperienced, constantly asking people questions and researching information, comparing shops. Now, with experience, she can buy things straight away.
Nie Zhan ca back from work and instantly understood the purchases: "Is it a girl?"
Lu Jiaxin touched her belly and smiled: "Yes, the doctor said this one is still a girl."
Having received a Western education, Nie Zhan’s mindset is that whoever is competent should take the role. As long as the daughter is capable, she can inherit the business; if not, a professional manager can be hired, and then, like grandpa, the grandchildren can be well nurtured.
"We need to co up with a good na for her."
Lu Jiaxin smiled warmly and said: "I ca up with Zhaozhao’s na, now this important task is handed over to you. Make sure to choose a na that’s beautiful and strong."
"Definitely."
As the due date approached, a na was still not decided, and Lu Jiaxin, seeing things were not reliable, had to think of one herself. She finally nad the child Nie Xin. Xin, similar to Zhao with the sun radical, signifies shining brightness. The na implies outstanding talent.
Upon hearing the na, Nie Zhan thought it was good, regretting he hadn’t let Jiaxin na her earlier—it would have saved countless brain cells over the past few months in search of a na.
Ten months of pregnancy culminates in one day of childbirth. This ti, Lu Jiaxin gave birth even faster than before, taking a little over half an hour from the onset of labor to delivery, making Zong Shing, who had endured great pains during childbirth, quite envious. Being financially successful is one thing, but having such an easy childbirth is a true gift from heaven.
Seeing the wrinkled baby, Zong Shing smiled and said: "This baby is larger than Zhaozhao was at birth."
Lu Jiaxin nodded and said: "She weighs half a pound more than Zhaozhao did at birth. During the first two and a half months of this pregnancy, I couldn’t stand at, but once the pregnancy symptoms subsided, I had a big appetite and even ate onions, which I used to avoid."
Because she feared being too overweight would make childbirth difficult, she ate small als more often after the morning sickness stopped. As for dieting, pregnant won shouldn’t be hungry; feeling hungry could lead to palpitations. Eating more naturally leads to weight gain.
"She’s a lucky little one," Zong Shing said.
Having given birth quickly and without much hardship, Lu Jiaxin was in high spirits: "Our children from various families are all lucky."
Born into a wealthy family, there’s no need to struggle for a living. To quote a saying, these children were born in Ro itself. Even if they aren’t fond of studying, they can develop their talents and beco successful through nurturing.
Zong Shing shook her head and said: "There are still differences."
Nie Zhan is now one of the top ten tycoons in Hong Kong. As for Lu Jiaxin, rumors have it she’s the richest woman in Hong Kong, though Zong Shing knows that the wealth ranking doesn’t reflect the true extent of Lu Jiaxin’s assets. The exact amount is unclear, but it’s definitely more than Nie Zhan’s.
Looking at the child, Lu Jiaxin smiled and said: "You can never fully earn all the money. In the future, I’ll need to make more ti to be with the kids."
Zong Shing wasn’t surprised. Before Nie Xin was born, Lu Jiaxin already planned to retire. Now with a second child, she had legitimate reason to step down. But instead of retiring, Zong Shing was full of energy: "Jiaxin, earlier you ntioned opening a postpartum care center in the Mainland was profitable; I’m ready to expand my business there."
Lu Jiaxin naturally supported her: "Sister Shing, this industry has great potential. If done well, the profit will be even greater than what you currently earn."
"Sounds promising, will you invest too?"
A good project naturally wouldn’t be refused by Lu Jiaxin: "I’ll take a twenty percent share."
Seeing Lu Jiaxin willing to invest, much of Zong Shing’s worry dissipated. According to Su Heyuan, Lu Jiaxin has great fortune, and any project she favors and invests in is sure to profit.
Since opening the beauty salon, Zong Shing’s entrepreneurial spirit has been inspired. With the child now in elentary school, she could set aside more ti to develop her business.
For Nie Xin’s "xi san" ceremony, Lu Jiaxin called to invite relatives to attend. Su Heyuan received the call and said: "Huihui isn’t convenient to co, I’ll have the gift delivered through the big sister-in-law."
"What’s up with Sister-in-law?"
Su Heyuan touched his nose and said: "Huihui is pregnant again, but this ti it’s a tough pregnancy, so I’ve been staying ho taking care of her without going to work recently."
Lu Jiaxin frowned and said: "Brother Yuan, how is it that Sister-in-law is pregnant again so soon? Frequent childbirth is harmful to the mother’s health."
Lu Jiaxin waited until her health was well recovered before having Xiaobao. As for Hu Huihui, her first pregnancy was tough, and after delivery, due to the passing away of a senior Hu family lady, she couldn’t even have a proper postpartum recovery. Now, not fully recovered, she’s pregnant again, which is not good for her health.
Su Heyuan hurriedly explained: "This pregnancy was accidental and not planned. I initially didn’t want the child, but the doctor said that aborting the fetus would also be harmful to the body. I’ve already discussed with Huihui that after this one, we won’t have any more."
After all, this is the Su family’s matter, Lu Jiaxin couldn’t say much more: "Brother Yuan, during this ti, Sister-in-law needs your company and care."
Su Heyuan smiled and said: "I know. I will postpone all the events I can, and co ho after work to accompany your sister-in-law and care for the two children."
Most of the social events can be postponed; those that can’t simply can’t help it. His company is still in its early stages, and he has to maintain relationships well. To reach Jiaxin’s level would be ideal, but it’s just a thought—he knows he can’t achieve it.
During Nie Xin’s "xi san", mbers of the Lu family couldn’t make it. They ca when the baby was one month old, and this ti many people ca, including Lu Hongjun with Lu Shan’s family, Wang Xiaojie with Lu Ping and Lu Zhenzhen, and Lu Jiajie with Lu Qiang.
Seeing the tall and handso Lu Qiang, Lu Jiaxin smiled and said: "I rember when you ca to Hong Kong, you were only waist-high to ; now you’re quite the young man."
This year, Lu Qiang was accepted to a financial university in Guangzhou, choosing the trade and economics major. Knowing his major, Lu Jiaxin speculated that the boy intends to go into business in the future. However, since the family situation changed, the boy has beco very sensible and is unlikely to falter in the future.
Reflecting on those days, Lu Qiang said: "Little Aunt, when you brought toys from Shenzhen that couldn’t be found in the Forty-nine City, I took them to school. Everyone scrambled to play with , and my popularity grew."
Back when Lu Jiajie divorced Ma Lili, there was concern about its impact on the children, as the environnt was quite unfriendly to children from divorced families at the ti. Now it seems Lu Qiang has grown up well, indicating Lu Jiajie invested ti and effort into the two children’s upbringing.
Wang Xiaojie said with so emotion: "Ti flies, you all have grown up, and your brother and I have both aged."
Back when the Third Aunt passed away, Jiaxin was still a small child, and now she’s a mother of two and a powerful woman in the business world. As for her and Jiaguang, they’re nearing sixty and ready to retire.
Lu Hongjun, who was playing with Zhaozhao, heard this and was displeased, raising his head to say: "Jiaguang is only in his fifties, in his pri, not old at all."
Zhenzhen imdiately chid in: "Mom, you’re not old either. Last month when we went shopping, the shopkeeper even said we looked like sisters!"
Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but laugh.
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