HLnovel Chapter 432 Different Education
Chapter 432 Different Education
Chu Tingnan was full of suspicion after hearing this, and he didn't quite believe what the old man said.
"Grandpa, you're exaggerating. You're making it sound like making money in Hong Kong is as easy as bending down and picking up some coins."
The old man didn't say the exact amount, but it must be a lot, otherwise why would the interest rate be so high?
The old man said cheerfully, "Making money there is like dancing on the edge of a knife. It all depends on your luck and whether you have a strong life. To put it bluntly, you are exchanging your life for money.
Your grandmother and I originally planned to go there for a month to help your uncle through his difficult times and then come back. Why did we risk staying there for three months? It was because I was almost hacked to death there and stayed in the hospital for almost two months before I recovered a little.
Chu Tingnan was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth: "It's so messy?"
The old man nodded and said, "The Demon City in the old society wasn't that chaotic. It was dominated by gangs, and you could see two gangs fighting at any time. If you accidentally offended someone there, you might be chased by a gang with a knife, and killing them would be as easy as chopping cabbage.
Doing business isn't easy. Without a backer or a gang to back you up, the little money you earn won't even cover your protection fees. That's why your grandmother and I would rather donate our property in China than leave."
The old lady chimed in, "Everyone says overseas life is good, but that's just superficial. If the country asked them to come back now, many would definitely run back in disgrace."
Why did I sell the company I had just started instead of letting your sixth uncle and the others manage it? Even if they had the ability to manage it, without the support of a backer, the company would have been a flash in the pan.
It would be better to sell it for a good price when someone offers it, and even do them a favor by asking them to help take care of your uncle and his family in the future. Your uncle and his family can use the money to find a stable job and live off the interest, which would be pretty good. No matter how important money is, it's not as important as life.
Chu Tingnan understood what he said and asked curiously, "Grandpa, how did you get chopped?"
The old man didn't hide anything and said directly, "After I rescued your uncle and aunt, your grandmother's company hadn't been dealt with yet, so I went to the antique market to look for bargains. I actually found some good things and took them to auction. I made a lot of money from several antiques, and because of this money, I was targeted."
Jiang Yanqiu thought it was due to gambling or some other reason, but she didn't expect it to be a lucky find.
It is true that one cannot get rich without unexpected fortune!
Chu Tingnan was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped. He said, "Your money was also stolen. You almost lost your life for such a small amount of money."
The old man shook his head and said, "We were hacked because we weren't robbed. We are not stupid. We are from the mainland. They will not let me go even if they get the money.
The auction price was US dollars, more than 3.5 million US dollars. So many people were envious. How could I dare to go alone? Your grandmother also sneaked in, and no one recognized her. "
Chu Tingnan exclaimed, "More than three and a half million, how much money is that?"
The old man said calmly: "It's because I have so much money that people are jealous. I paid a gang to protect me. After I got the money, I exchanged it with the money your grandmother brought. But we were still targeted by another bigger gang.
We were initially outmatched, but then another gang showed up to try to take advantage of the situation, and a fight ensued. There was an explosion, and I and the gang protecting me deliberately left fake money in the fire. The fight only stopped when the police arrived.
This is why art comes from life. Those Hong Kong martial arts films from the past were not made up.
Chu Tingnan asked again: "Aren't you afraid that the gang you hired will betray you?"
"This is their sense of loyalty. If they receive money, they must do their job well. If they go back on their word, who will come to them for help in the future? In the territory where they collect protection fees, if they receive protection fees from you, they will not allow others to disturb your business, and they will not allow other gangs to collect protection fees from you.
If the gang you're looking for is no longer strong and is taken over by a stronger gang, then you can only consider yourself unlucky."
“The police don’t care?”
"Those gangs all have backers, so the police can't do anything about them. Just don't fight, kill, or burn anything in front of the police. If things are robbed or stolen, and if it involves the interests of the big backers, they will definitely get to the bottom of it."
This time, the old lady didn't wait for Chu Tingnan to speak, and continued, "We are telling you all this today because we want to tell you to behave yourself in the future. I'm not worried about your brothers and sisters working at the base, but I'm afraid you won't be able to resist the temptation.
Now that the policies are gradually being relaxed, everyone is getting a little impatient. I'm really afraid that you'll join in the fun. Just like your friend just said, a gentleman who loves money must get it in a proper way. So don't mess around with me.
Even if we don't have the money, we have to wait until the policy is actually implemented. Although it's not as chaotic as Hong Kong, the law is ruthless. If we don't have the necessary money, it's not worth it to get involved."
The two old men said so much today, and Chu Tingnan followed them outside. The profit margin in the black market is huge, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
Chu Tingnan heard this and quickly assured him, "Grandpa and grandma, don't worry, I will never do anything rash."
The old lady said bluntly, "You don't have much credibility here. Look for yourself. You wear an imported watch, ride an imported bicycle, and even your tape recorder is imported. You probably buy your food on the black market too."
Chu Tingnan subconsciously glanced at Jiang Yanqiu. Except for his watch and food, his watch was bought in a regular store, and the rest were Jiang Yanqiu's.
Jiang Yanqiu also reacted and explained, "Grandpa and grandma, don't worry. We have official receipts for everything we bought. I bought the bicycle at a trust store, and I also bought the watch and tape recorder from an acquaintance. We have receipts for them, and they were all bought more than two years ago."
The old lady smiled and said, "I'm still relieved, but it's better to be careful. Some of these things may have been whitewashed by some relevant staff. It will be troublesome if they are found out."
"I won't do that again. I bought it on impulse."
This is the truth. She regretted it as soon as she bought the thing.
The old man also said: "Let's not talk about the past. If you want to buy imported products in the future, you can tell us and we will get foreign currency for you. Then go to regular stores to buy them. Don't buy them outside.
Listen to Nan, you have to keep a close eye on him. He may say nice things, but he's not honest and soft-hearted. He always likes to help others. If he doesn't do it, she's afraid he'll help her friends."