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Chapter 599 It's good to be rich

Hong Kong is truly a paradise for the rich.

For poor people to get married in Hong Kong, they have to fill out a lot of complicated forms, queue up for approval, physically queue up to submit their applications, and then wait for several years for quota allocation.

The rich don't have that.

As soon as Qin Yuye sat down, a lawyer brought his wife the paperwork, which had already been filled out and was ready for her to sign. The paperwork would be handled by an agent.

Ordinary people need to prove that their monthly income exceeds HK$5,000, or provide a deposit guarantee of more than HK$100,000.

Rich people don't need proof of monthly income. I have daily Citibank transactions of hundreds of thousands of US dollars, and I have 80 million US dollars in my cash account in Hong Kong. Oh, I just spent 25 million, and I still have about 400 million left. Do you think that's enough?

As for the address, is it okay to buy a house on King's Park Road with just a fraction of the four hundred million?

If it doesn't work, I'll buy another one.

When Qin Yuye asked about the form in a soft voice, his expression clearly said he was hoping you would say no so he could take the opportunity to buy two more sets.

Yu Xiaoqiu couldn't help but click her tongue at Mao'er, and Zhuoma quickly followed suit, and then they all laughed together.

They just won't give me any face.

Even though Hong Kong does not yet have a Capital Investor Entrant Scheme (CAPE) specifically designed for the wealthy, which is an investment immigration option.

They're so rich that even lawyers respectfully say, "No problem, no problem."

Then, when we asked a few bigwigs to sign as guarantors, everyone at the table reached out and said they would sign one. Remember to keep this marriage application form as a souvenir; it's quite interesting.

Because here, Wei Dong was suggesting that everyone go to the mainland to open factories and develop real estate, and then he talked about the computer age and computer technology.

He said he plans to leverage the mainland's scientific research and manufacturing capabilities, along with Citibank's most advanced technology, to bring the most fashionable computer era to Hong Kong.

This is indeed the most fashionable and advanced topic, and the big shots are all asking what this thing is used for.

Wei Dong pointed to the marriage application form and said, "For example, I used to be able to get married in Central, then secretly go to Yuen Long to get married, and then get a marriage certificate in Sai Kung. As long as I was careful and discreet, I wouldn't be discovered. Paper documents in the cabinet are hard to find unless you deliberately compare them. But now the computer summarizes the data and can automatically pick it out in a flash. Oh my, this guy has been married three times!"

Several people present, who had been married multiple times, burst into laughter!

Men naturally feel happy when they talk about these kinds of things.

The speaker meant well, and the listeners had their own thoughts as well. Wei Dong's remarks about the port and docks must have left an impression on some people.

But at least they all confirmed that Wei Dong could really make money, and they really wanted to prevent him from being "communized" in mainland China, which is why they came to get a Hong Kong businessman's identity.

That would make it an even stronger indicator of investment trends in mainland China.

After all, Wei Dong really helped them make investments smoothly in the past two years. Those who followed him to open clothing factories and printing factories were just extras, but they all made money.

The real estate project has also started construction smoothly and is about to be completed, which has already achieved their purpose of testing the waters.

Whether you go it alone or continue to increase your investment, Wei Dong will be a great partner.

Now that they've included themselves, they're even more credible.

Even the dock was nothing to them, and the hotel was just something a small hotel businessman helped build.

In reality, they all had their own agendas.

At the end of the dinner, he even joked that there was no problem and that he would expedite the process of obtaining Hong Kong business status so that he could help everyone do bigger business.

Qin Yuye, satisfied, followed suit, bowing respectfully and obediently alongside everyone as they departed.

Then, watching the car headlights disappear into the distance, he revealed his true colors: "Let's go! Let's go to a bar and celebrate walking into the grave of marriage tomorrow."

Wei Dong glanced at the engrossed "Queen of the Night" and said, "You're acting like it's all real. Help me arrange a meeting with Chen Wenliang. I need to visit him today and tomorrow. I need to check out the IBM branch building and the Colorful Jeans store. Once I get the paperwork, I have to hurry back. Do you really think this is a trip?!"

Qin Yuye then lamented to Yu Xiaoqiu, "He's no fun at all, boring, and clueless about romance!"

Yu Meiren rolled her eyes at her: "That's called hard work and dedication. What you're doing is just petty-bourgeois sentimentality that leads to indulging in frivolous pursuits."

That's right, the mainland's style is much better right now.

What's there to play around with? The successors of socialism have plenty of things to do.

Unable to contain his joy, Qin Yuye bought a mobile phone next to the restaurant.

Then I found the smuggler's contact information, called him, and made a few quick arrangements: "Hehe, we've arranged to have dinner tonight, is that okay?"

Chen Wenliang was clearly not yet in the circle of these billionaire bigwigs, but Wei Dong felt that there was a greater possibility of working together with him.

Those billionaire families all have different focuses.

To put it simply, once I got on the bus, I couldn't resist reaching out and asking for that big mobile phone to examine it closely.

More than 30,000 Hong Kong dollars is like a brick, a kettle, and I can't help but wonder what I can do with it.

Even Xiaodie, unusually curious, reached out and touched her father from his arms.

Qin Yuye leaned to the side, resting his chin on his hand, watching intently.

Her eyes revealed her desire to have a child.

Yu Xiaoqiu across from her felt nauseous, but she insisted on fulfilling her duties as a work assistant, probably testing her own tolerance.

Fortunately, the restaurant was very close to IBM's branch office in Mong Kok.

The dazzling lights and bustling atmosphere outside are also quite eye-catching.

I've truly witnessed what a city that never sleeps is like. For Hong Kong people, the nightlife is just beginning around 8 or 9 pm.

That's why Wei Dong and Qin Yuye were used to it and didn't pay much attention. The six-story industrial building was inconspicuous on a small street, with minibuses parked on both sides.

IBM's signboard looks a bit old, highlighting the status of this century-old brand.

Wei Dong found it hard to believe that this was actually a computer company. He had heard that before the War of Resistance Against Japan, they were selling computers—the kind with punch holes—to church hospitals in Beijing and Shanghai.

The first floor is a maintenance center with a roller shutter door. Go up the side stairs. The second floor is also IBM Greater China's office, which is also closed. Qin Yuye explained that it used to be all foreigners, but it seems that recently some high-ranking Chinese people have started to appear, saying that they want to expand the scale.

Chen Wenliang is a complete novice when it comes to computers. He has already transferred all the agency content to Rang Weidong. The most valuable part is this building. The property rights are still in Chen Wenliang's name, but the right to use it for the remaining five years of the agency contract belongs to Rang Weidong.

Wei Dong nodded: "Then I'll come to visit again tomorrow during the day."

The third and fourth floors were IBM's warehouses and parts department, while the fifth and sixth floors were vacated to serve as the headquarters of Colorful Denim.

On the contrary, there are still people working at night, mainly responsible for handling order processes with North America.

I only go to work in the evening.

This is what makes Hong Kong unique – it needs to be connected to different time zones around the world, which is why it operates 24/7.

Mao only glanced at it before leaving it at the door.

Zhuoma did her best to take care of the child.

This is when Wei Dong began to understand this office headquarters.

In fact, it mainly serves as Qin Yuye's technical center in Hong Kong for collecting information on denim clothing, various clothing styles, and cosmetics, while also handling data and logistics for overseas sales.

After taking over the colorful denim that Jenny couldn't manage, Qin Zhiming helped his sister sort it out and then handed it over to Qin Yuye to manage herself.

The two former managers who had worked for Qin Zhiming were quite capable.

I feel quite emotional that Barbara, whom I've watched grow up, is getting married.

Qin Yuye shyly introduced that her husband had just finished talking with Uncle De and Lao Heng, and would be coming to communicate with IBM tomorrow, which was his specialty.

Therefore, the attitudes of the previously somewhat arrogant professional managers changed significantly.

Yu Xiaoqiu fell silent, never expecting that Qin Yuye was helping Rang Weidong with his work in such a capacity.

Wei Dong sat down and began to organize and understand the data about the docks, asking which docks everyone usually dealt with, what their feedback and experiences were, and whether there were any professional managers who could be found in the port industry.

When he then mentioned that he owned a wharf with two 50,000-ton berths, Hong Kong professionals immediately showed him respect.

Therefore, I immediately spoke frankly and without reservation.

The complexity of customs clearance procedures, the density of storage yards, and loading and unloading costs are all very important.

Some even said they knew certain relatives or friends who could contact them to visit the piers in Hong Kong.

Wei Dong expressed his gratitude in a very friendly manner and made an appointment to have dinner together the following evening.

The Cantonese translator praised, "Your posture is excellent; they are all very respectful and convinced."

Wei Dong secretly smirked, "I just learned it from chatting with Lao Heng and the others."

After driving around the only colorful denim specialty store in Hong Kong that had reopened, Wei Dong finally suggested, "Let's buy another car. I don't like riding in Rolls-Royces. We're not rich. If we run into the Hong Kong police on their way to work, they'll arrest us for trying to meet our sales targets."

The Jeep was too small, and the dark green sedan was a bit cramped.

Qin Yuye was naturally excited about spending money and readily agreed.

However, when they met with Chen Wenliang, the Rolls-Royce clearly had an added advantage.

The denim specialty store is near Kowloon City, and the place where Chan Man-leung arranged to meet is also in this area. It's an area where gangster themes often appear in Hong Kong movies, but it's not actually that dark. It's just crowded and down-to-earth, not as spacious and upscale as the Yau Tsim Mong wealthy district.

The Rolls-Royce borrowed from the hotel attracted a lot of attention.

The way he was being looked at like a lamb to the slaughter made Wei Dong feel very uncomfortable.

Especially the underlings standing in front of the Japanese restaurant, whether they were parking attendants or Chen Wenliang's bodyguards and thugs, they had an undisguised gangster attitude.

Wei Dong even regretted getting involved in this matter.

But who the hell would have thought that IBM's agency rights would be in the hands of an outsider at this point?

The key point is that this guy doesn't understand computers, but he has a lot of street smarts: "Come on, I heard you guys brought some US dollars back to Hong Kong. Do you have any goods you need to bring into the mainland? I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

The colorful dishes were so appealing that Yu Xiaoqiu and Zhuoma couldn't put them down, prompting Wei Dong to jokingly ask them not to take a picture as a souvenir.

They immediately touched the camera and even had Xiaodie be their model.

Because the tatami mat is the perfect seated position for a little baby to support themselves on the table, it is indeed the cutest stage for a human infant. Qin Yuye couldn't resist holding him and taking a picture with him.

This fully demonstrates that she doesn't mind being a stepmother.

This allowed Wei Dong to have a seemingly casual conversation with Chen Wenliang: "What's been going on a lot in the mainland lately?"

The other party gave him a very unexpected response: "Black Pearl... Canzi, bring me a Black Pearl!"

With a wave of his hand, a henchman immediately handed him a cell phone from outside the door!
Qin Yuye played with the mobile phone out of curiosity for a while, but Wei Dong found it too heavy and lost interest, so he tossed it to Mao'er, saying it might be useful as a brick in case of trouble.

The phone they brought was the same size as the standard candybar phone, a bit thicker and squarer, and equipped with a "stainless steel" telescopic antenna.

Having spent sixty years in a prefecture-level city, Wei Dong suddenly felt that the entire memory of communication technology was in disarray.

What is this?!

(End of this chapter)