Hong Kong variety show: I wanted to be a lawyer, but I became a big shot.

Today, when they arrived at the Wang family's water pipe company building, they were greeted with great enthusiasm and were treated very attentively as soon as they entered the gate.

"Mr. Wang, we are so grateful for your help this time. Otherwise, we would have been completely clueless on this trip and wouldn't even know which way the supplier's temple door faces."

"Haha, Mr. Lin, you're too kind. We're all from Hong Kong Island; it's only right to help each other out when we're traveling!"

Wang Hong waved his hand with a smile, indicating that there was no need to be so formal.

Lin Bei opened the cigar box he carried with him, took out a fine cigar, and handed it over.

"I heard from Mr. Guo that Mr. Wang and his brother mainly do construction business in mainland China, and your younger brother is now..."

Wang Hong took the cigar, lit it, and calmly demonstrated to Lin Bei how to puff the cigar through his lungs, exhaling smoke from his nostrils before explaining with a smile.

"You mean Ah Wen? He's no longer working for the construction company. He plans to go independent and open a shopping mall in mainland China."

"The mainland has now entered a period of rapid development, and people's demand for daily necessities and home appliances will definitely increase. This market is not small."

"So, my brother and I discussed it and decided to split up our businesses and develop them separately. He will go into retail, and I will continue to focus on construction."

Lin Bei's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes lit up immediately. Wasn't this like someone delivering a pillow just as he was dozing off?

"Mr. Wang, what a coincidence!"

"We happen to have several garment factories and several long-term cooperative home appliance factories on Hong Kong Island, so there is no problem with the supply of goods."

"Regarding the price, I can offer a very low discount..."

Wang Hong looked up at Lin Bei, a half-smile playing on his lips, and teased him in a half-joking manner.

"Let's be frank, if you can offer a satisfactory price without compromising quality..."

"Besides giving me counterfeit goods, I really don't believe you have that kind of ability."

Lin Bei raised an eyebrow slightly. He really hadn't expected Wang Hong to be so straightforward and put these words out in the open.

He paused slightly, then stopped hiding it.

"In that case, I won't hide it from you, Mr. Wang."

"Indeed, I plan to open up a route to transport goods back and forth between Hong Kong Island and the North."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hong's smile deepened.

"Hehe, these are all minor matters."

"I'll call you Abei, you don't mind, do you?"

Lin Bei shook his head.

"We're all family here, please make yourself at home."

Wang Hong nodded, his tone becoming more intimate.

"I'm not much older than you, so just call me Brother Hong."

"A few years ago, when my brother and I first came to the north, we were unfamiliar with the place and didn't even know the way."

"Later, thanks to the kind help of the Party Secretary in Pengcheng, we were able to gradually receive a series of engineering projects and finally gain a foothold."

"Most of the villagers here are honest and kind, and they have helped my brother and me a lot."

"We couldn't bear to see them living such a hard life, so we used our own money to set up a few factories and even brought a batch of electrical appliances from Hong Kong Island to sell here."

"So when you mentioned that to me just now, it reminded me of the days when my brothers and I first came here to make a living a couple of years ago."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bei's heart skipped a beat, and he knew something was wrong.

Did we run into a competitor?

Wang Hong seemed to see through Lin Bei's embarrassment at a glance, and waved his hand with a smile, indicating that he should not overthink it.

"Don't worry, we've stopped dealing with parallel imports."

"But if you're interested in this business, I can introduce you to a few people who specialize in it. They're knowledgeable and reliable."

Lin Bei's face lit up with joy, and his face immediately filled with smiles.

"I can't accept this, Brother Hong, thank you so much!"

Wang Hong couldn't help but smile. He realized that this kid really didn't hold back at all and was faster than anyone else at taking advantage of others.

"Don't get too excited yet. I can help you, but I have one condition."

Lin Bei straightened his expression and nodded slowly.

"Of course. We're in business. Brother Hong, you helped me get this channel, so I'll naturally share some of the profits with you. That's the rule."

Wang Hong waved his hand, his expression becoming more serious.

"Since my brother and I decided to stay away from this business, we won't break that rule again, and there's no need to split the profits."

"My condition is that our shopping malls can also sell the goods you supply, but the premise is that you have to open a logistics company in the north, and it would be best if you could build a factory here to produce goods."

Lin Bei was taken aback; he hadn't thought of it that way before.

But after hearing Wang Hong's words, he vaguely understood that the other party was clearly close to people on the mainland and not just a pure businessman.

"Brother Hong, you must have helped quite a few Hong Kong businessmen come here to do business, right?"

Wang Hong didn't hide anything; everyone here is an understanding person.

He knew Lin Bei's background; someone of that status couldn't just focus on immediate profits like an ordinary businessman.

He spoke frankly.

"We both know perfectly well what your background is in Hong Kong."

"If you plan to do business here, following the normal procedures, many projects probably won't be approved."

"But if our Hong Kong Business Association were to act as your guarantor, wouldn't it be a matter of just a word from us if you wanted to invest in any business?"

Lin Bei also felt a bit angry.

He's the kind of person who responds better to gentleness than force. If he has to be subservient to everyone and constantly be hampered in his business here, what's the point of doing business?

"Brother Hong, I'm the kind of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force."

"If you have to be timid and watch people's expressions every step of the way when you come here to do business, then you might as well not do this business."

Wang Hong slowly exhaled a puff of cigar smoke and glanced at him calmly.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

"You still don't understand what I mean at all."

"I'm bringing you into the Hong Kong Island Chamber of Commerce not to restrict you, but to bring together the strength of Hong Kong businesspeople and work together to make the pie bigger."

"At this point in time in mainland China, we should grab as many benefits as we can."

"Once all the rules and regulations are established in the future, some businesses will no longer be able to operate. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Once you miss this opportunity, it's gone forever."

Lin Bei nodded, his expression turning serious.

"I understand what you've said."

"To put it bluntly, it's about using a legitimate business as a front while secretly running side businesses and making a fortune quietly, right?"

Wang Hong nodded in satisfaction, revealing a "teachable" smile.

"He's definitely a smart kid!"

"It's crystal clear."

"Now that you understand what I mean, would you like to join us?"