While Xiang Nan was busy with the company's business, Gu Jia finally showed her value in the circle of wives.
She was first invited by Mrs. Wang to help bake cakes for the Mrs. Circle afternoon tea party she hosted.
She later pointed out the shortcomings of the party. European aristocrats used low-legged tables for afternoon tea. The high table prepared by Mrs. Wang is for the servants to have afternoon tea.
She suggested that Mrs. Wang change the table to prevent her from being laughed at by other wives, and also made the afternoon tea party a complete success.
Therefore, Mrs. Wang was very satisfied with Gu Jia's knowledge and taste and praised her a few words.
Gu Jia took the opportunity to offer to help Mrs. Wang and let her ascend to the C position in the wife circle.
"Mrs. Wang, I know very well that with my net worth and income, without your support, I would never be able to enter this circle." She said with a smile, "So in order to repay you, I will work for you in the future and do my best. Helping you become the center of your wife’s circle.”
When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was very satisfied.
In terms of her net worth and income, she is a top-notch wife. But because she entered the industry late, and because she was uneducated and uninformed, she was always misbehaving and making a fool of herself, so she was always a marginalized person.
If you have Gu Jia's help, your own wealth plus Gu Jia's knowledge, then it will really be perfect.
"Okay, Gu Jia, I really saw the right person." She nodded.
Gu Jia also smiled and nodded. With Mrs. Wang's permission, she would have a firm foothold in the circle of wives.
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"Husband, I heard that Mrs. Yu wants her son to learn equestrian. I also want our son to learn equestrian. In this way, she and I will have more opportunities to communicate. What do you think?" A few days later, Gu Jia followed Xiang Nan discussed.
"Of course not." When Xiang Nan heard this, he categorically objected, "Gu Jia, you are using your son as a social tool. It's okay for us adults to use him as a tool. Your son is still so young, why do you want to use him? Woolen cloth?"
It is very bad behavior to use children to discuss business. Because when Gu Jia goes to discuss business with Mrs. Yu, she must be humble and smile all over her face.
Children's hearts are very sensitive, and they can definitely understand her humble gesture. This will also make him feel inferior.
Although Xu Ziyan is not Xiang Nan's biological child, he doesn't want to hurt him like this.
"I'm not using my son as a social tool. I really want him to learn equestrian. Equestrian is really good. It's called a [noble sport] and all the kids in the wife circle are learning it." Upon hearing this, Gu Jia hurriedly explained.
When Xiang Nan heard this, he curled his lips and said, "It's true that equestrian is a noble sport. Mrs. Yu's family has a net worth of over 10 billion, so it's understandable that she wants her son to become a noble.
But our family is not aristocratic, just middle class. Why should we learn aristocratic sports? Isn't that just trying to make a fool of yourself? Don't say that you only study for one or two years, it is of no use at all. Even if our son really learns equestrian skills, we don't have the money to buy him a horse.
Did you know that a British thoroughbred horse costs hundreds of thousands of pounds, which is more expensive than a top-notch sports car. To train a world equestrian champion, you need to raise at least a dozen purebred horses.
There are thoroughbred horses, racecourses, and horse trainers... It can be said that it burns money faster than participating in F1 racing. With our family’s income, can we afford it? "
Xiang Nan is not afraid of simply burning money. He will be rich in the future.
The key thing he knows is that unlike other sports, equestrian has a very small range of applications. Xiang Nan has been in the rich circle of the United States for decades. He plays golf, tennis, or goes fishing on yachts a lot. He has never had a horseback riding date.
"What do you know? In the future, when my son applies to study abroad, equestrianism will be a bonus." Gu Jia retorted, "For the sake of a better future for our children, are we still reluctant to spend money after getting it?"
"There are many bonus points for studying abroad, and you don't have to learn equestrian." Xiang Nan waved his hand, "We should still base it on our son's interests. Only by combining interest and hard work can our son learn skills and have fun while learning."
Xiang Nan knows that any outstanding talent can add points for studying abroad, and it does not necessarily have to be equestrian.
Furthermore, Xu Ziyan was born in 1913. By the time he grows up and needs to study abroad, studying abroad will no longer be popular.
At this stage, the treatment of international students after returning to China has no advantage compared to students who graduated from domestic colleges and universities.
In ten or twenty years, with the improvement of China's national power and the decline of overseas countries, the so-called gold plating of studying abroad will become less and less valuable. On the contrary, academic qualifications from mainland universities will become more and more popular.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about my son studying abroad.
"Then if you don't let your son learn, how do you know that he has no interest in equestrian?" Gu Jia retorted after hearing this.
"It's easy to see if your son is interested. There are many racecourses in Hujiang now, and a lesson only costs a few hundred yuan. You should take your son to experience it first.
If he says he likes horse riding and wants to develop in this area, wouldn’t it be okay for me to support him unconditionally? But if your son says he doesn't like it, don't mention it in the future. Xiang Nan pointed out.
Gu Jia wanted the best in everything. As soon as he let his son learn equestrian, he did not hesitate to sell luxury goods and spent hundreds of thousands to help his son sign up for professional equestrian lessons.
But in fact, most domestic equestrian clubs now charge several hundred yuan per session. Although not very professional, it is enough to cultivate hobbies.
When Gu Jia heard this, she was speechless.
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In the next two days, Gu Jia took Xu Ziyan to an equestrian club in Hujiang for some experience lessons. A class costs only two hundred yuan, which can be said to be economical.
As Xiang Nan expected, Xu Ziyan had no interest in learning to ride a horse.
"Honey, you heard me. My son is not interested in riding horses. Don't mention it again in the future." Xiang Nan immediately said to Gu Jia.
Seeing this, Gu Jia had no choice but to nod.
Now that Xiang Nan's ideas are getting more and more correct, it's hard for her to convince him anymore.
"But if my son doesn't learn to ride a horse, how can I strike up a conversation with Mrs. Yu?" Gu Jia worried again. If you want to approach someone, you must have a reason.
Learning horse riding with my son is a good reason.
"After all, I still want to use my son as a chess piece." Xiang Nan complained, "Okay, I'll teach you to be a good boy. Just tell Mrs. Yu that you also want our son to learn to ride a horse.
But before you officially sign up, you want to get to know it first. In this way, you can justifiably follow Mrs. Yu to the racecourse. "
When Gu Jia heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
This idea had never occurred to her.
"Okay, I get it." She nodded.
Later, Gu Jia followed Xiang Nan's teachings and went to the racecourse with Mrs. Yu under the guise of understanding and learning.
As expected, Mrs. Yu did not refuse.
Gu Jia then made suggestions and helped her with the education of her stepson.
Mrs. Yu also reciprocated the favor and promised to help her with pillow blowing, and recommended Gu Jia's fireworks factory to her husband to cooperate with its amusement parks.
