Chapter 634 - 617: Opening of Xinxin Supermarket (2)
September 4th, a good day for trading and opening.
In Hong Kong, it’s customary to invite celebrities for store openings, and Xinxin Supermarket followed this unspoken rule by inviting six of Wanjia Film and Television’s most popular stars for the event. Nie Zhan and Lu Jiaxin arrived just before the ribbon-cutting, as heavyweight figures naturally appear last.
Tian Pengyu also came over and introduced the stars to Lu Jiaxin. She recognized two actresses among them, Lan Yinggu and Miss Wang, while the other four were unfamiliar to her.
The beautiful Xiao Qian, Miss Wang, isn’t very career-driven. She takes on roles when offered but prefers staying at home otherwise, never going out of her way to seek opportunities. However, she has excellent personal attributes, making her the spokesperson for Green Forest. Lan Yinggu, on the other hand, is more career-focused, wanting to earn more money. After signing with Wanjia Film and Television, she’s appeared in many films and TV shows. She participated in four scripts Lu Jiaxin wrote, except "Gambling God 1." Since she’s the leading lady of Wanjia Film and Television, the company has been marketing her extensively, and her fame now far exceeds her previous life.
Being in close proximity to two beauties, Miss Wang’s attractiveness was undeniable. Yet, Lu Jiaxin thought her modern look slightly paled in comparison to her costume styles. As for Lan Jieying, her large, bright eyes were mesmerizing, exuding brilliance and charm. Beneath her gentle appearance lay a stubborn streak, truly embodying the notion of ’beauty lying within.’ Unfortunately, such a beauty met a pitiable fate due to mistreatment, ending up insane. But now, with a contract with Wanjia Film and Television, unless voluntarily, any forced actions would land the perpetrators directly in jail.
Noticing Lu Jiaxin’s unblinking gaze towards Lan Yinggu, Nie Zhan took her hand and said, "Jiaxin, the time has come, let’s head out."
Lu Jiaxin snapped out of it and smiled at Lan Yinggu, saying, "Once you earn money, invest in some fixed assets. Don’t venture into investments."
Use your pay to buy properties or jewelry and bags. The former ensures steady profit (here, it means purchasing properties, not speculating in real estate), and the latter might just depreciate slightly. Mimicking others in financial business or investing in startups will likely lead to losses.
In this era, there’s still a stigma towards artists, and society, particularly in the entertainment industry, is rather chaotic. Most entering it come from poor families, very different from later times where rich and second-generation stars emerge in flocks, lacking looks or acting skills yet still facing exaggerated praise. Engaging in investments without understanding usually results in losing everything.
Having been in business for several years herself, Lu Jiaxin understood the nuances. In her past life, she was an executive at a clothing factory, yet upon becoming a boss, she encountered numerous challenges. Luckily, with Nie Zhan and other professionals assisting, she avoided many pitfalls.