Film and Television: Bao Zong has finance in his left hand and entertainment in his right.

Using connections?

Does it really cost that much money to pull strings these days?

After hearing He Chaoqiong's words, Liu Xiaobao wondered to himself.

He Chaoqiong seemed to notice Liu Xiaobao's confusion, and she spoke up to explain.

"When I say 'building connections,' I don't just mean the Portuguese government, but also many casino shareholders. After all, everyone knows that casinos are extremely profitable. If these people aren't fed, why would they be happy to have another competitor? So the apparent value of the gambling licenses may only be around three or four billion, but the money spent on building connections behind the scenes is the real money."

Hearing He Chaoqiong's words, Liu Xiaobao became even more puzzled.

"Wife, as far as I know, aren't all the gambling licenses in Las Vegas in your father's hands? As his daughter, do you need anyone's permission to take a gambling license from him?"

He Chaoqiong gave a wry smile and explained to Liu Xiaobao.

“It’s true that the gambling licenses are all in my dad’s hands, but there are actually many people whose interests are tied together. Even if my dad wants to transfer out a gambling license, he needs everyone’s consent. Otherwise, it could cause everyone to become disloyal and sink the entire gambling city. After all, we are all in a community of shared interests. So even if I am a member of the He family, if I want to start my own business, I still need those people’s consent.”

Liu Xiaobao finally understood the intricacies of the situation.

"Honey, do you want to start your own gambling company?"

Without even thinking, He Chaoqiong blurted out, "Of course I want to!"

Liu Xiaobao smiled and said, "Alright, I support you. I'll invest 50 billion yuan in you. Just do whatever you want!"

He Chaoqiong was stunned. She looked into Liu Xiaobao's eyes and said, "You...we're not even married yet, and you're willing to invest 50 billion in me?"

"Are you going to run away with me before we're even married?"

Without hesitation, He Chaoqiong replied, "Of course not!"

Liu Xiaobao smiled again: "That settles it then. Since she'll be my wife sooner or later, what's a little investment from me? We're husband and wife, what's mine is yours!"

What's mine is yours, and those words deeply moved He Chaoqiong.

He Chaoqiong did not refuse again, nor did she say anything mushy. She simply spoke calmly to Liu Xiaobao.

"Thank you, honey. But husband and wife are husband and wife, and business is business. I won't let you invest for nothing. How about this, honey, you provide the capital, and I'll set up a 'Tianbao Gaming Company' for you. The company will be under your 'Tianbao Group,' and I will be responsible for operating this gaming company. But I want to own half of the shares in the gaming company. How does that sound?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaobao was taken aback.

He thought to himself, since they are husband and wife, is it necessary to be so clear about the distinction?

However, in order not to hurt the pride of He Chaoqiong, this strong woman, Liu Xiaobao eventually agreed to He Chaoqiong's request.

Liu Xiaobao was quick to agree, transferring 50 billion yuan to He Chaoqiong that same day.

When the Hong Kong stock market battle ended, Liu Xiaobao's personal wealth was 1.156 trillion. He then used 600 billion to protect the market, and now he has invested another 50 billion in Pansy Ho. Liu Xiaobao still has 506 billion left.

However, Liu Xiaobao majored in financial investment, and he did not intend to keep all these funds in his hands. He was waiting for an opportunity to invest these funds, and he believed that this opportunity would come soon.

His top priority now is to visit Vivian Chow's home and bring her, his intended wife, to live with him.

So after transferring 50 billion to Pansy Ho, Liu Xiaobao stopped interfering with Pansy Ho's gambling company business.

He believed that Pansy Ho was capable of handling this matter.

Even if He Chaoqiong fails, Liu Xiaobao won't care. He can just support her to start over, since he doesn't lack funds right now.

The next morning, Liu Xiaobao brought Su Jie to Causeway Bay Shopping Center.

After careful selection, Liu Xiaobao and Su Jie carried more than twenty high-end gift bags to Zhou Huimin's house.

Because Liu Xiaobao had arranged to visit Zhou Huimin the night before, Zhou Huimin was already waiting for him at her doorstep when Liu Xiaobao arrived at the neighborhood where she lived.

Seeing Liu Xiaobao and Su Jie carrying so many gifts, Zhou Huimin couldn't help but laugh and say, "Why did you buy so much stuff! Xiaobao, aren't you being a bit too extravagant?"

Liu Xiaobao shook his head and smiled dismissively.

"Is that too much? I think it's not enough. It's my first time visiting my future in-laws, and it would seem insincere if the gifts weren't enough. If I wasn't worried about how to carry them, I would have packed a whole truckload of gifts for the visit!"

After hearing Liu Xiaobao's words, Zhou Huimin smiled happily.

Like all women of marriageable age, Vivian Chow naturally hopes that her boyfriend will value her family.

So seeing that Liu Xiaobao values ​​his family so much, Zhou Huimin was very happy.

However, Zhou Huimin did not express her true feelings. She simply stepped forward to help Liu Xiaobao carry a few bags and then led him into the house.

Liu Xiaobao was not nervous and calmly followed Zhou Huimin into her house.

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It must be because Zhou Huimin had told her parents beforehand that Liu Xiaobao was coming to visit today, so Zhou's father and mother were both sitting at home.

As soon as she entered the door, Vivian Chow immediately reported to her parents, "Dad, Mom, Xiao Bao is here!"

Liu Xiaobao also stepped forward to greet Zhou's father and mother, saying, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt!"

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou clearly already knew that Liu Xiaobao was Zhou Huimin's boyfriend, so they didn't give him a cold shoulder. Mr. Zhou smiled and invited, "You're here, Xiaobao, come and sit down!"

Mrs. Zhou stood up to greet her, smiling and saying, "You've come all this way, why did you bring so much stuff? You're too kind!"

"It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't find it offensive, Uncle and Aunt!"

As Liu Xiaobao spoke, he and Su Jie placed the gift bags they were carrying on the coffee table in the middle of the living room.

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After putting his things away, Su Jie turned and left, while Liu Xiaobao sat down next to Zhou's father and started chatting with him.

Although it was said that Liu Xiaobao was the one chatting, it was actually mostly Zhou's father asking questions and Liu Xiaobao answering.

"Xiaobao, I heard from Xiaomin that you own a company. What kind of company do you own? What kind of business does your company do?"

“Uncle, Xiaomin is right. I do own a company. As for the specific business, I do a wide range of things, and I’m involved in almost every industry.”

"I see. Xiaobao, I heard from Xiaomin that you are from Pujiang and have a company there. So, will you be spending more time in Pujiang or Hong Kong in the future?"

"Uncle, I don't have a fixed schedule. I'll stay wherever I'm needed. But don't worry, Aunt and I, no matter how busy I am with work, I will make time to be with Xiaomin."

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After a series of interrogations by Mr. Zhou, which resembled a census taking, lunchtime finally arrived.

"Old Zhou, Xiao Bao, stop chatting and come over here, dinner's ready!"

Zhou's mother's greeting saved Liu Xiaobao.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhou let Liu Xiaobao go, but then the next test began.

"Xiao Bao, have a few drinks with me, let me see how much you can drink!"

Liu Xiaobao knew perfectly well that Zhou's father wasn't testing his drinking capacity, but rather his drinking manners. It was clearly a father-in-law testing his son-in-law's character!

Liu Xiaobao naturally did not refuse.

"Uncle, I'm not a very good drinker, but since you want to drink, I'll go all out and have a few drinks with you!" Tu.

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Liu Xiaobao wasn't lying; his alcohol tolerance wasn't actually that high, but he didn't expect Zhou's father to be even worse.

Liu Xiaobao hadn't even passed out yet, but Zhou's father had already collapsed.

However, Liu Xiaobao's trip today was not in vain. While Zhou's father was half-drunk, he took the opportunity to propose to Zhou Huimin that he wanted to marry her and that he wanted to live with her now.

Although Zhou's mother tried to dissuade him, Zhou's father had already agreed before she could even speak.

Seeing that Mr. Zhou had agreed, Mrs. Zhou didn't say anything more.

So, while drinking with Zhou's father, Liu Xiaobao easily resolved Zhou Huimin's matter.

Even though Mr. Zhou was half-drunk at the time, Liu Xiaobao knew very well that Mr. Zhou would not go back on his word even if he were sober!

Even though Liu Xiaobao felt that what he did was a little despicable, that he was taking advantage of someone in distress, he didn't regret it.

　Anyway, he achieved his goal of coming here today!

After lunch, since Mr. Zhou had drunk too much and went to sleep, Liu Xiaobao didn't stay long. He chatted with Mrs. Zhou for a few minutes, then made an appointment with Zhou Huimin to pick her up the next day, and then left the Zhou family home.

Although Liu Xiaobao was also a little tipsy, after returning to the No. 9 mansion in the hilltop area, he did not lie down to sleep, but instead busied himself tidying up Zhou Huimin's room.

He Chaoqiong was not home, obviously busy with something. Liu Xiaobao didn't ask about it, and he didn't even know if He Chaoqiong was in Hong Kong or not, since He Chaoqiong traveled between Hong Kong and Las Vegas every day.

It wasn't until He Chaoqiong returned in the evening that Liu Xiaobao mentioned to her the matter of picking up Zhou Huimin the next day.

Liu Xiaobao actually wanted to see He Chaoqiong's attitude, to see if she really didn't mind Zhou Huimin moving in with her.

Liu Xiaobao was very satisfied with the result. When He Chaoqiong learned that Zhou Huimin was moving in the next day, she was very happy and did not show any jealousy.

Furthermore, He Chaoqiong intentionally reminded Liu Xiaobao: "Honey, since you told Xiaomin's parents you wanted to marry her, you can't go to pick her up empty-handed tomorrow!"

Liu Xiaobao was stunned and said, "I already bought quite a few gifts when I went today, isn't that enough?"

He Chaoqiong rolled her eyes at Liu Xiaobao: "Your visit today is your first time visiting, and the gift you brought is a meeting gift. Tomorrow you are going to pick up Xiaomin to live with you, and you have also told her parents that you want to marry her. So when you go tomorrow, it will be like welcoming Xiaomin into your family. You have to bring a dowry with you, so that her parents can feel at ease, understand?"

Liu Xiaobao suddenly realized: "Uh... if you hadn't reminded me, I would have really overlooked this issue. So, Chaoqiong, what kind of betrothal gifts should I prepare when I go there tomorrow?"

"It's very simple. Dowry is nothing more than a car, a house, and money! As for how much to give, you can decide for yourself!"

Liu Xiaobao nodded, and then said to He Chaoqiong, "Wife, when will I visit your parents again and prepare a betrothal gift for you as well?"

He Chaoqiong smiled slightly: "At least you didn't show favoritism!"

Liu Xiaobao didn't say anything more, and carried He Chaoqiong to the bedroom on the second floor.