"Mr. Chen!"
The moment she saw Chen Yang, Huang Lizhen was so excited that she didn't even bother to put on her shoes. She sprang up from her seat.
Then, this white-collar worker from HSBC Bank, completely disregarding her image, hobbled over to Chen Yang barefoot.
"Miss Huang, what is it?"
Chen Yang looked at Huang Lizhen, who had suddenly rushed in front of him, somewhat puzzled. Seventy to eighty thousand RMB shouldn't be a significant amount for HSBC Bank.
With his money, he wasn't a millionaire in Hong Kong, but there were plenty of people richer than him. HSBC Bank certainly wouldn't lack wealthy clients.
Huang Lizhen wouldn't have any ulterior motives for such a small amount of money, but besides that, Chen Yang couldn't understand why she was so agitated, even rushing to him barefoot without putting on her shoes.
Could it be that this girl was captivated by his looks and wanted to be his secretary?
A strange thought flashed through Chen Yang's mind. Although the "sea-going tide" hadn't erupted yet, and secretaries hadn't become the taboo they would later be, the industry had always had unspoken rules since its inception.
The saying went, "secretary for business, and for other matters..." As Chen Yang was lost in thought, Huang Lizhen had already rushed up.
"Mr. Chen, I finally found you. Big Boss Zhou wants to expand into the mainland and needs a guide. I wanted to ask if you're interested in connecting with Big Boss Zhou."
Huang Lizhen was uncontrollably excited. She was afraid Chen Yang would disappear later; this was her last chance.
She didn't even take the time to explain the whole story to Chen Yang, jumping straight to the point.
"Mr. Chen, don't refuse just yet. Big Boss Zhou is in the gold business. In all of Hong Kong, when it comes to the gold business, he's second to none."
"And he has a lot of US dollars. Both gold and US dollars are hard currencies."
As soon as she finished her previous sentence, Huang Lizhen added more explanation. Fearing Chen Yang's refusal, she specifically clarified Big Boss Zhou's status.
She knew what Chen Yang wanted. Normally, one should have some leverage for negotiation, but Huang Lizhen couldn't afford to be so meticulous.
She had to do her best to facilitate a connection between Chen Yang and Big Boss Zhou so she could quickly offload the RMB she held.
"Big Boss Zhou, are you referring to Mr. Chow Sze Sang?"
Chen Yang narrowed his eyes. Those four jewelry stores with the surname Zhou in later generations were not merely "making a fortune daily." They were basically moving mountains of gold home every day.
Even in his past life, Chen Yang was no match for them in scale.
The so-called "Two Ma" were nothing compared to them. China's waters ran deep, and many true commercial tycoons were insignificant compared to them.
What others saw was wealth accumulated from virtual stock prices. These people had dozens of gold vaults in their homes, along with families that had been passed down for hundreds or thousands of years.
Their underground palaces were paved with gold bricks and silver pillars, their treasure chests filled with artifacts, and a single calligraphy or painting could be worth tens to hundreds of millions. Could Forbes, a foreign institution, truly understand such a foundation?
This was not just domestically, but also true internationally. Those centuries-old prominent families had experienced Columbus's discovery of the New World and his expeditions to Africa for gold.
They had plundered countless gold mountains hidden beneath their ancestral cellars. The saying "tip of the iceberg" applied; this world was not as simple as ordinary people perceived.
The more you understood, the more you would choose to be low-key. There was always someone better, a lesson Chen Yang had learned in his previous life.
"I didn't expect Mr. Chen to have heard of Big Boss Zhou's name in the mainland. If you've heard of him, it's easier. I believe Mr. Chen also understands Big Boss Zhou's influence."
When Huang Lizhen heard Chen Yang directly mention Big Boss Zhou's name, her heart leaped with joy.
This Mr. Chen was indeed a discerning person. Perhaps this time, she could bring some pleasant surprise to Big Boss Zhou.
"Why would Miss Huang be so eager to find me to connect with Big Boss Zhou? We are not related in any way, which puzzles me greatly."
Chen Yang narrowed his eyes, looking at Huang Lizhen. His discerning gaze fell upon her. For some reason, Huang Lizhen, who was usually at ease with many business magnates, felt an inexplicable sense of unease.
It was as if everything in her heart was exposed and nowhere to hide under Chen Yang's gaze.
In this state, she found it impossible to lie. Sudan Novel Network
"Mr. Chen, I won't hide it from you. I just want to exchange the RMB you converted from Big Boss Zhou for some US dollars. Big Boss Zhou doesn't lack tens of thousands of US dollars, but he lacks a way to understand the mainland.
"Without this channel, Big Boss Zhou wouldn't rashly go to the mainland, and thus wouldn't need this money. That's why I thought of introducing Big Boss Zhou to you."
"This way, you can get acquainted with a top commercial magnate in Hong Kong, and I can also earn a little money on the side. Do you find this explanation satisfactory?"
After speaking these words, Huang Lizhen's heart was pounding wildly.
She was too nervous; this was about her future!
If Chen Yang didn't believe her, or if Big Boss Zhou wasn't interested in going to the mainland, those tens of thousands of RMB would be stuck with her, and she would be hounded by loan sharks into doing things she would rather die than do.
Chen Yang gazed at the woman before him, who had even lost one of her shoes. Seeing that she had finished speaking and there was no trace of panic in her eyes, he finally felt a little relieved.
Huang Lizhen's explanation was, after all, reasonable.
It wasn't that he was being overly cautious. He had only recently arrived in Hong Kong and had only met Huang Lizhen once. Such an important opportunity to meet Big Boss Zhou, why was she so eager to give it to him?
"Miss Huang, thank you for your honesty. Let's set a time. I'd be very willing to introduce Mr. Chen to the current situation in the mainland."
"I believe the mainland will open up soon, and Hong Kong businessmen eager to invest and make money will flock there. Whoever dares to be the first to eat the crab will have greater control."
"After all, whether it's establishing a benchmark or a golden signboard, the government in China will surely provide the greatest policy support. I believe after understanding this, Big Boss Zhou will want to send people to the mainland to explore."
Chen Yang smiled faintly, full of confidence. Even when facing individuals who had not reached the heights he had in his past life, he wouldn't show any timidity.
Others had money, but he had a cheat. He knew the future economic trends for decades to come; this was his capital, unmatched by anyone.
"That's wonderful! I'll go back and contact Big Boss Zhou right away."
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Huang Lizhen was ecstatic and almost jumped for joy, but she quickly calmed down.
"Mr. Chen, where do you live now? How can I contact you?"
Finding Chen Yang this time was pure luck. If she contacted Big Boss Zhou and then couldn't find Chen Yang, wouldn't it all be for naught?
"How about this, Miss Huang? Is there a hotel near your bank? We're about done with our meal. We'll go back with you later and stay at a hotel near the bank for easy contact."
Not having a phone was inconvenient. In the vastness of Hong Kong, finding someone was harder than ascending to heaven.