madnovel Chapter 13: North Point, Chun Yeung Street Night Market
Chapter 13: North Point, Chun Yeung Street Night Market
"Jiagang, it's rare for you to come all this way, so please eat well. And remember to come over often, okay?"
"Yes! Aunt, I understand."
Li Yongsen's wife was among the first to know about the recent changes in Lijiagang. She is a kind and family-oriented person and had no complaints about the old Lijiagang, only disappointment.
She is very happy that Li Jiagang is now willing to repent and strive to be a better person.
"Brother Gang, you're so much better now. You used to ignore everyone, had a terrible temper, and often bullied me. You can't go back to being like that."
After getting to know Li Jiagang better, the girl became much closer to him and also became quite talkative.
"Huishan, hurry up and eat your food."
"Hmph! Daddy, why can't I speak?" Hearing her father scold her, she immediately pouted in dissatisfaction.
Everyone knew what kind of person she was, so no one paid any attention to her.
At this moment, Li Yongsen looked at his son Li Jiahua and said seriously, "Jiahua, now that you have finished your studies and Jiagang has started to manage the company, it is time for you to come out and gradually take over the company."
"Okay, Daddy, I understand."
"You two brothers should stay in touch, discuss things more, and interact more so that you can help each other."
"The company will be relying on you two from now on." Li Yongsen's eyes swept over Li Jiagang and Li Jiahua.
"Okay, Uncle and Daddy."
They looked at each other and responded at the same time.
That night, Li Yongsen transformed into a traditional elder, lecturing Li Jiagang and Li Jiahua and imparting his business acumen to them.
To be honest, Li Jiagang learned a lot of things from Li Yongsen that he had never encountered before.
Just as he said, "profit is the most basic principle for a company's survival." It's essential to be prepared to mitigate company risks at all times and to understand strategies that allow for both offense and defense.
Offense: Given the prevailing trend and sufficient working capital, once you've made up your mind, don't hesitate to expand.
Retreat: The company should maintain sufficient cash reserves in the long term. This money should not be used recklessly and should be prepared for emergencies.
Always leave the company a way out.
To grow bigger and stronger, in addition to expanding with the times, it is also necessary to leverage "interpersonal relationships" and "social relationships" to cooperate with others and take advantage of the opportunity of strong alliances to strive for better development for the company.
Honesty is the primary condition for doing business, and one should even be willing to "start over rather than break one's promise" in order to build long-term trust relationships with others.
Lijiagang remembers all of this.
He thought it was very philosophical.
We chatted until after 9 p.m.
Li Jiagang was just about to go home to rest.
"Brother Hong, today's the big boss's birthday party. We've arranged to get together with some friends, why don't you come too?"
"Yes, Hong Kong boy, let's go together." Li Jiahua, who was standing next to him, also tried to persuade him.
"this……."
Li Jiagang looked towards Li Yongsen's direction.
After all, the gathering they mentioned was definitely at an entertainment venue, and in those days, the only entertainment venues were dance troupes and nightclubs. He was worried that Li Yongsen would blame him for going to these places, which is why he went to ask for his opinion.
If Li Yongsen weren't there, Li Jiagang would definitely have agreed. In fact, he also wanted to experience the atmosphere of entertainment venues in this era firsthand.
When Li Yongsen saw Li Jiagang looking at him, he nodded with great satisfaction: "Jiagang, go ahead. Social engagements and family gatherings are fine, as long as you don't spend all your time indulging in pleasure and treating idleness as enjoyment."
"Okay, I'll go too."
"Yes, that's great."
When Flora Chan heard that Lee Ka-kong was also going, she cheered with joy.
Around 10 o'clock.
The three men and two women arrived at North Point.
During those 78 years, Hong Kong was known for its bustling areas, especially at night, such as Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong, and Mong Kok.
The North Point area in the Eastern District is just as lively as the other places mentioned above, and may even be more so.
North Point is a historically significant area on Hong Kong Island. Since the last century, North Point has been known for its down-to-earth and lively atmosphere.
In the early days, North Point was the only slum on Hong Kong Island, but as the British Hong Kong government vigorously developed the Hong Kong Island area, North Point was quickly transformed.
Now 78 years later, Chun Yeung Street is one of the most representative and bustling streets in North Point, known for its dense vendors, market atmosphere, night market, and the presence of trams.
In this era, no one has a mobile phone to play with or watch videos. At night, people watch TV, or if they can afford it, go to the movies. Otherwise, they chat in groups of three or five, and many more choose to go shopping. Night markets are the most popular places to go.
It not only has street food, but also all kinds of open-air stalls, making it a huge market and a very lively place.
They soon entered the main street of Chunyang Street.
From afar, they could see colorful lights hanging high and people coming and going, and the two women immediately became excited.
"Let's hurry up, I haven't been out in so long." Li Huishan could no longer contain her excitement, looking longingly at the street ahead.
"Miss, please don't get agitated, and please don't wander off or leave our sight."
Just as Li Huishan was about to rush forward, her bodyguard immediately stepped forward to stop her.
They were all members of the Li family, and Li Yongsen was certainly worried about them all coming out to play late at night, so he arranged for two bodyguards to accompany them openly.
Moreover, there are at least ten more lurking in the shadows.
"Hmph! How boring."
When Li Huishan saw the bodyguard stopping her, she put on her spoiled princess act again, pouting her lips, but she still obeyed and did not disobey the bodyguard.
This was, of course, at Li Yongsen's behest.
They had to obey the bodyguards' orders.
"Hui Shan, this place is crowded and complicated. Be good, let's explore slowly and don't wander off."
"Okay, let's go quickly."
Urged on by Li Huishan, the group entered the street.
The tin stalls lined both sides of the street, and the aroma of stir-frying oil and the smoky fragrance of various snacks mingled in the air, reminding Li Jiagang of how he used to frequent such night streets when he was young in his original world.
Although we don't have all the convenient electronic products of this era, it still has its unique charm. Take, for example, these night streets; coming here after dinner with family and friends can strengthen relationships.
Compared to later generations with electronic products, even when family members gather for meals or go shopping, everyone is playing on their phones, which reduces the warmth and joy of gatherings, and can even be said to be meaningless.
Li Jiagang shook his head with a wry smile, deciding not to think about it anymore.
Just then...
A jingling sound rang out.
Following the sound, Li Jiagang saw a vehicle slowly passing by, its bell ringing crisply.
He knew this was a "tram" unique to Hong Kong.
"Why are you looking at the tram, Brother Hong? Look over there." Flora Chan hopped and pointed to a sugar painting stall.
A crowd had gathered around the stall, where the master craftsman was using a copper ladle to scoop up molten syrup and quickly sketch a lifelike animal on a stone slab. "My dad used to bring me here all the time when I was little, and it's still here now."
"You want to eat it? Then let's go."
"Yes, Brother Hong is the best."
Li Jiagang had absolutely no interest in desserts made from maltose; only the two women liked them, while the three men had no interest whatsoever.
After wandering around for a long time.
The two women's interest gradually waned.
"Hui Shan, it's almost time."
"Alright, let's go find them and meet up," Li Huishan said with some reluctance.
After passing through several streets, they arrived at a more dazzling avenue. Although there were fewer people here than at the night market, the neon lights were flashing, and the whole street was illuminated by colorful lights, making the street appear more upscale and grand.
Soon they arrived at a nightclub.
Li Jiagang looked up and saw the six large characters "Golden Phoenix Dance Hall." Upon seeing these characters, a memory from the original owner of the body immediately flashed through his mind.
After learning about the original owner's memories, Li Jiagang raised an eyebrow: "Could it be that we've run into each other on a narrow road?"
Li Jiagang stopped thinking about these things and followed them towards the entrance of the dance hall.
Two burly men in black suits stood at the entrance, their eyes like eagles, scanning the passersby. They looked imposing and domineering, but in reality, they were just a group of thugs.
Just then...
"Hey!! Isn't this Young Master Li?"
Almost everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
Li Jiagang frowned again when he saw the person who came.
"What a small world..."