Reborn in Hong Kong, my cousin is Crippled Ho

The next day, at nine o'clock in the morning.

Second floor, 117 Bonham Street, Sheung Wan, Qiaoxin Bank, reception room.

Lin Yuanshan and Lin Shaochao sat facing each other. The latter moved awkwardly, fiddling with a short, red clay teapot and three deep cups from the Zhang kiln.

Chen Laoji sat on the rattan chair on the left, smiling as he instructed the young master on how to brew Gongfu tea.

Lin Shaochao was sweating profusely as he worked, and finally managed to brew three cups of tea with different colors.

Seeing Lin Yuanshan looking at him with disdain, Lin Shaochao angrily put down the teapot: "Hey, what's with that expression?"

You think my tea-brewing skills are bad? If it were Pu'er tea, I promise I wouldn't be so flustered.

Lin Yuanshan picked up a cup with disdain: "Brother Chao, as a Chaozhou native, it's not something to be proud of that you don't know how to brew Gongfu tea."

Lin Shaochao leaned back slightly and lit a cigarette: "In Hong Kong, drinking Pu'er tea is popular. Look at those Chinese business tycoons, how many of them drink Dancong? Last time you asked me to recommend a place, I thought for a long time before I remembered the tea shop my dad often goes to, [Zhan San Ji]."

"Young Master, you're mistaken." Chen Laoji picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled as he continued, "The Master and the others have complained more than once that it's difficult to buy high-quality Phoenix Dancong tea in Hong Kong. Zhan Sanji does have good tea, but the supply is intermittent. They have ordinary tea for everyday use, but getting high-quality tea depends on luck."

Although Lin Shaochao's skills were lacking, Chen Laoji still explained while finishing the tea in his cup. He even smacked his lips, seemingly comparing it to the Dancong tea he used to serve guests when Qiaoru brought Lin Yuanshan to apply for a loan last time.

"It has substance and charm, yet it doesn't rely on fragrance to win over the audience... That's right! It's a genuine Song Dynasty variety, but unfortunately! Young Master's technique is lacking."

Today it's my turn to brew the tea, and the tea soup will be smoother, unlike now, where the tea pours out too slowly and leaves a slightly astringent taste on the tip of the tongue.

Fortunately, the tea leaves themselves are of good quality and can dissolve quickly.

Otherwise, this tea would be undrinkable! Chen Laoji put down his teacup and looked at the gourd-shaped tin can next to Lin Shaochao: "A Yuan, the quality of your two catties of Songzhong tea is even higher than the one that Zhan Sanji sold to the master back then."

This level of Phoenix Dancong tea is not something you can buy in Hong Kong! If I'm not mistaken, you got it from your hometown.

Haha, tea isn't expensive, but getting your hands on some isn't easy.

"When the master receives it, he'll be happy. Tell me, are you short on cash and thinking of taking out another loan?"

As soon as Chen Laoji finished speaking, Lin Yuanshan took out an envelope and placed it on the coffee table along with the receipts for his first loan application.

Lin Shaochao exclaimed "Huh?", reached out and picked up the envelope, pulling out a stack of banknotes from it.

Lin Yuanshan tapped his cigarette ash and explained with a smile, "On the 10th of last month, Uncle Chen approved a loan of 3000 Hong Kong dollars for me, with a monthly interest rate of 2% according to the market rate. Today is November 14th, which is 35 days in total. The principal is 3000 Hong Kong dollars, plus interest of 70 Hong Kong dollars, for a total of 3100 Hong Kong dollars."

"Hey bro, could you please check this out? No problem, this payment is settled."

Lin Shaochao rubbed his fingers together, producing six 500-yuan "Hunchback" bills and one 100-yuan "Red Scale" bill: "Wow, Boss Lin's struck it rich! 3070 turned into 3100. That extra 30 yuan, is it a tip?"

"That's right! It's a tip for you, Young Master Lin!" Lin Yuanshan waved his right hand and shouted with great magnanimity, "Come on, Brother Chao, say thank you."

Then, Chao Ge returned and sat down, looking up at Lin Yuanshan. His mouth moved silently, and judging from the shape of his lips, it wasn't a two-word thank you, but a three-word one.

Lin Yuanshan clicked his tongue and shook his head, looking at Chen Laoji: "Wow, Uncle Chen, your young master is so rude to his guests!"

I've decided that I'll only pay off the second loan, the 14600 yuan, after three full months of outstanding payments!

Chen Laoji's smile remained unchanged as he pointed to his ear: "A Yuan, I'm old and hard of hearing, I can't hear the young master cursing. As for the loan, if you don't pay it off early, we're happy to collect more interest. No rush, no rush."

"Did you hear that! We're not in a hurry."

Anyway, your factory is located in To Kwa Wan, and I know the exact location. As the saying goes, you can run away from the monk but you can't hide from the temple.

"If you don't pay by the due date, I'll freeze the factory and take all the money, hahaha." Lin Shaochao raised his eyebrows at Lin Yuanshan, looking very smug.

Lin Yuanshan looked over, his mouth moving silently as he replied with three words.

Lin Shaochao's laughter stopped abruptly upon seeing this. Chen Laoji stood up, leaning on his cane: "You young people can chat as you please, this old man is going to check the account books."

After the old man left, Lin Shaochao put away his smile and asked seriously, "Hey, what exactly are you up to?"

"Qiaoxin doesn't have enough money to support you, Lin Yuanshan, so you secretly went to Hang Seng Bank for a loan?"

"Alas, old debts haven't been settled, and new ones have been incurred."

"It was unreasonable of me to ask you for money when I bought the machine in the Yellow River area." Lin Yuanshan also put away his playful mood and looked at Lin Shaochao seriously to explain, "If I come to you again this time, you won't find me annoying, and I'll despise myself."

Lin Shaochao leaned back slightly, a cigarette between his fingers, and tapped Lin Yuanshan lightly: "Keep pretending, keep pretending. I'll watch you, Lin Yuanshan, keep pretending!"

Haha, to be honest, Abang has already told me about your situation.

Recently, there's been a toad named Lin in To Kwa Wan who's been trying to eat swan meat.

Despite having our Qiaoxin backing him, he deliberately used a loan as a pretext to approach his sister, Zhou Yongshan, who works in the credit department of Hang Seng Bank.

Ignoring Lin Yuanshan's shocked and stunned expression, Chao Ge became more and more excited as he spoke.

He stood up, put one foot on the chair, and, contrary to his usual noble demeanor, leaned half his body over the tea table, staring at Lin Yuanshan with a mocking look: "Abang is Zhou Mingbang, the second son of Sir Zhou Xiyu, the president of the Dongguan Chamber of Commerce!"

Ah Yuan, you didn't expect this, did you? Zhou Mingbang and I were college classmates. Your little tricks were exposed long ago!

Lin Yuanshan opened his mouth, but finally let out a long sigh: "Brother Chao, and Brother Bang you mentioned, I can only say that you two are overthinking things. I have no such thoughts."

"Then why don't you come to me for a loan?"

"I've already explained that I haven't paid back the two loans I borrowed, so I'm embarrassed to borrow a third time."

"Did I say I couldn't lend it to you three times? I didn't, did I? Now you're going to Zhou Yongshan, and you're saying it's not for her? Ah Yuan, we're all adults. I consider you my brother, but you can't be my godbrother!"

"Hey, Chao-ge, you're clearly framing me!"

"Enough, no need to explain. Explaining is just a cover-up. The truth is, Lin Yuanshan, you want to pick up girls, and you're deliberately not coming to me for money. Even Zhou Mingbang is convinced now. Yuanshan, stop making excuses. By the way, do you have any money to pick up girls? Do you want me to personally give you some dating expenses?"