klisemfg Chapter 237 Jewelry Exhibition 5
Chapter 237 Jewelry Exhibition 5
After careful consideration, Officer Zhou finally grasped the underlying reason and understood why Huadi was so eager to violate regulations and interrogate the female terrorist during the day. At the same time, he felt a surge of gratitude towards Huadi, for if Huadi hadn't been able to extract the terrorists' hideout from the female terrorist in time, the consequences of a robbery at night would have been disastrous. While Officer Zhou didn't care about the safety of other high-ranking officials, he absolutely could not tolerate any danger to his girlfriend, Joyce. This thought filled Officer Zhou with anxiety, and he immediately set out to find Huadi.
When he saw Huadi, he said with a guilty look on his face: "Sir, I'm so sorry, I was wrong today." Huadi smiled slightly, waved his hand, and replied nonchalantly: "It's okay, people always need someone around to remind themselves from time to time." Seeing this, Officer Zhou felt more guilty. He scratched his head embarrassedly and continued: "But... I also went to the complaints department and complained about you." After speaking, his head almost dropped to the ground.
However, Hua Di was unusually open-minded about this. He laughed and consoled her, "What's the big deal? A good police officer wouldn't have a few complaints. Don't take it personally."
Just as Officer Zhou was still debating whether to apologize again, a man and a woman suddenly appeared in front of Huadi and greeted him warmly. Seeing this, Officer Zhou had no choice but to walk away.
The people who came were none other than He Baoer and her husband, Mr. Lu. Huadi and He Baoer had not seen each other for a long time because Baoer had been helping her father with business and was so busy that she didn't even have time to see Huadi during the Chinese New Year.
He Baoer was delighted to have met Huadi by chance at this jewelry exhibition. She wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Huadi for a while. After all, as a girl, she couldn't possibly inherit such a large family business without a strong supporter. In her eyes, Huadi was undoubtedly the best candidate.
You know, in today's world, apart from Guo Yingnan, Huadi is probably the only one who can influence Huadi's father's decision.
"Sister Baoer, long time no see!" JOJO held Huadi's arm intimately and greeted He Baoer with a smile on her face.
He Baoer greeted JoJo with a smile on her face and hugged her warmly, as if they were old friends who had met after a long separation. After the hug, she turned around and chatted happily with Hua Di. The communication between the two seemed very warm.
However, in this joyous atmosphere, He Baoer's husband, Master Lu, stood aside, his lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of disdain. He had been prejudiced against Hua Di, a small-time hoodlum, from the beginning, thinking that he was just a low-level person who had risen to the top by luck.
This view isn't unique; it's a common flaw among many second- and third-generation entrepreneurs. They often have high self-esteem and overreaching expectations. While they possess lofty ambitions, they lack practical talent and effort. In their eyes, those at the bottom of society who have fought their way to success are merely lucky and unworthy of mention.
This is precisely why Young Master Lu's grandfather preferred to transfer all his assets to a trust rather than hand them over to his descendants. He knew full well that his descendants lacked true ability and responsibility, and he worried that the family wealth would gradually disappear in their hands.
Judging from family background alone, the He and Lu families are comparable. However, in terms of personal qualities and abilities, Young Master Lu is indeed difficult to compare with He Baoer. He Baoer is not only talented and knowledgeable, but also hardworking and diligent. In comparison, Young Master Lu's ambition and lack of talent stand out.
If Young Master Lu could lower his status and be willing to be the man who silently supports He Baoer, then their marriage might be able to continue, and even be happy. But it is obvious that Young Master Lu is not willing to play such a role. His self-esteem and vanity make him unable to accept such an arrangement.
In this way, the marriage between Mr. Lu and He Baoer is destined not to last long. The conflicts and differences between the two will only become bigger and bigger, eventually leading to the breakdown of the marriage.
However, Huadi and Jojo were completely unimpressed by Young Master Lu. There was no point in them fawning over this dandy young man. After all, there were many dignitaries present today, but few actually knew Huadi. However, when those with keen eyes noticed that Young Master Guo and Miss He were both chatting and laughing around a young man, many began to take a keen interest in Huadi.
Huadi naturally became busy, socializing with these powerful people and attending constant social events. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye it was the climax of the jewelry exhibition - the three jewelry pieces that were about to make their grand debut.
These three jewels were truly rare treasures, their value inestimable, and definitely worthy of the attention of these dignitaries. Huadi also learned from other guests the origins of these three jewels. It turned out that they belonged to a long-established Western family. This family had once plundered China extensively, looting many national treasures.
After hearing the news, Huadi couldn't help but have a thought in his mind: the treasures of his country were taken away, and now these treasures are right in front of him, how can he miss them easily?
Soon the jewelry exhibition ended, and when Huadi and JOJO left, they didn't take Guo Zhenting's car, but took He Baoer's car. Of course, Master Lu wouldn't ride in the same car with Huadi. He went to find somewhere to play on his own.
Finally, the group arrived at the downstairs of Huadi's house. However, surprisingly, He Baoer did not turn around and leave like the others, but followed Huadi and the others up the stairs.
After entering the room, JOJO warmly invited He Baoer to sit down, and He Baoer did not hesitate and went straight to the point, stating the purpose of her visit.
"Huadi," He Baoer's voice was clear and firm, "From my father's perspective, we are not strangers. I am older than you, and you have always called me Sister Baoer with respect. Today, I have something I want to ask you for help."
Upon hearing this, Huadi understood. He was all too familiar with He Xin's family situation. He Xin had four wives, more than a dozen children, and a vast fortune. The infighting within such a large family was undeniable. This was undoubtedly a grandiose struggle for inheritance, and He Baoer's request was likely related to this.
Huadi knew that the internal disputes of wealthy families were often complex and difficult to intervene. Although he respected He Xin, he did not have much friendship with He Xin's children. Faced with this situation, he could not help but feel a little embarrassed.
Wah Di and Guo Zhenting had a very close relationship, primarily for two reasons. First, Guo Yingnan actively facilitated Guo Zhenting's friendship with Wah Di. Guo Yingnan, fully aware of the importance of good interpersonal relationships to the family business, actively promoted a close relationship between Guo Zhenting and Wah Di. Second, Guo Zhenting, as the sole heir to the Guo Jiaming noodle business, held a crucial position. Despite having numerous children, Guo Yingnan excelled in managing family affairs, identifying an heir early on. Furthermore, he made careful arrangements for his other concubines, allocating substantial movable and immovable assets to ensure that each child received a fair share of benefits.
Because of this, Huadi and Guo Zhenting's interactions were unimpeded. This relationship not only benefited their personal friendship but also laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of the Guo family. After a moment's reflection, Huadi said to him, "Sister Baoer, I believe you won't let me get into trouble."
He Baoer was not frustrated or disappointed by Hua Di's rejection. After all, the friendship between her and Hua Di was not particularly deep, and they had only met a few times. So, she smiled and said, "Of course not! In fact, the reason I made this request is because I hope JOJO can do me a favor. After all, JOJO has graduated from college and it's time for her to find a job. And I just lack a trustworthy person around me, so I thought of JOJO."
He Baoer paused for a moment and continued, "Look, JOJO doesn't seem to have anything to do every day except eating and sleeping. This won't work. She should also do something to exercise herself. Besides, I believe JOJO will be able to do my job here, don't you think?"
He Baoer knew that it might be difficult to ask Huadi directly, so she decided to adopt a roundabout strategy, first establishing a good relationship with JOJO, and then slowly persuading Huadi.
"Our JOJO has absolute right to speak! As long as JOJO is willing, no matter what kind of job she wants to do, there is no problem at all!" Huadi said with a smile on his face, his words revealing his immense doting and respect for JOJO.
Jojo smiled slightly upon hearing this and continued, "I'm really grateful to Sister Baoer for her appreciation and recognition of me. However, Huadi and I are about to get married, so I don't want to think too much about work at the moment. Let's wait until we get married and then make a long-term plan."
He Baoer was naturally a very smart person. She immediately understood that this was actually JoJo's subtle rejection of her. However, she did not feel unhappy or force it. After all, everyone has their own pace of life and choices. So, He Baoer tactfully expressed her understanding and chatted with JoJo for a while.
Time passed quietly in the pleasant atmosphere of conversation. Finally, He Baoer felt that it was almost time to leave, so she took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye, ending this brief meeting.