Chapter 27

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The track train moved very quickly, and about two hours later, Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing arrived at the Central district of Harbor City.

The Central district, also known as the Central area, has always been the heart and economic center of Harbor City. Most financial and non-financial institutions are located here, which is why Zhou Ming brought Lin Muqing here without delay.

Exiting the Central MTR station, the first thing that caught their eyes was the bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and the endless flow of people and vehicles.

Faced with this completely unfamiliar modern city, Lin Muqing subconsciously leaned towards Zhou Ming, as if he was her only support here. After the incident in Nanjiang where Lin Muqing got drunk, Zhou Ming knew that although this woman appeared strong, it was just her outward appearance as a mature woman. In reality, she still needed and longed for a man to protect her. Thus, Zhou Ming boldly held her hand and turned to her, saying, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Lin Muqing looked at Zhou Ming with her beautiful eyes and finally gave a shy smile, not pulling away, allowing Zhou Ming to hold her hand as they walked forward.

Before coming to Harbor City, Tang Ran had given Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing a map of Harbor City. Following the map, Zhou Ming led Lin Muqing to the Central Hotel, a mid-range hotel in the Central district.

For this, Zhou Ming apologized to Lin Muqing, "Sorry, Sister Muqing, since we will be staying in Harbor City for at least a month, and I want to save as much money as possible for my future business, I have to ask you to stay in a mid-range hotel. But don't worry, Sister Muqing, as soon as I make money, I will immediately get you the best hotel in all of Harbor City!"

Lin Muqing smiled and shook her head, "It's fine. I'm not some delicate lady. Even this mid-range hotel costs over a hundred Hong Kong dollars a day, which is almost a month's salary in Linyang. I never thought I could stay in such a hotel before."

Holding Lin Muqing's hand, Zhou Ming entered the hotel and booked two rooms. Since it was a long-term stay, the hotel generously offered a 30% discount, totaling 5,000 Hong Kong dollars for a month.

Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing first returned to their respective rooms to put down their luggage, take a shower, and change clothes before coming out.

Seeing Lin Muqing in new clothes, Zhou Ming was momentarily stunned. Lin Muqing had always worn professional attire in front of him, but today she had changed into a pink dress, maintaining her mature charm while also exuding a youthful cuteness, making Zhou Ming feel a pleasant surprise.

Lin Muqing turned around in front of Zhou Ming and asked, "Do I look good?"

Zhou Ming nodded and said it looked good, but Lin Muqing gave him a playful glare and scolded, "Silly."

Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing went to the restaurant on the third floor of the hotel for dinner. Lin Muqing asked him, "Now that we are in Harbor City and have settled down in the Central district, what do you plan to do next?"

"Go to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and open an account first, no matter what," Zhou Ming said.

Lin Muqing hesitated and asked, "Zhou Ming, are you really planning to do stocks?"

Zhou Ming could tell that Lin Muqing found the term "stocks" difficult to say, clearly not knowing what it was, but only familiar with the term through his influence. Zhou Ming nodded and said, "To make a lot of money quickly, it's impossible not to enter the financial market. However, we still have a lot of time, so Sister Muqing, you can learn more about the financial market and its operational rules. You might also make a small profit."

Lin Muqing shook her head, "Forget it, let you handle it. I hadn't heard of these terms before I met you. I would probably lose money if I tried to operate it."

"Who knows, stocks also require some luck. Maybe Sister Muqing, you have good luck," Zhou Ming said.

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After dinner, Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing went to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the only stock market institution in Harbor City. Entering the trading hall, Lin Muqing was immediately overwhelmed by the bustling crowd, the noisy environment, and the LED screens displaying numbers and red and green lines. She felt as if she had entered another world and cautiously followed Zhou Ming, even holding his arm to avoid getting lost.

Although Harbor City is a world-renowned financial center, the management of the trading center in this era was not as sophisticated as in later years. Many securities company client managers were here to solicit new accounts.

Lin Muqing's elegant demeanor and outstanding appearance were impossible to hide, so as soon as they entered the hall, several people approached them.

"Hello, handsome couple! You look like important young people. Do you want to turn the money in your bank into more? If you are interested, you can open an account with our Wanan Securities. Our company has a vast information network and can provide you with the most comprehensive market data, ensuring your success in the securities market!"

"Wanan Securities? I've never heard of it," Zhou Ming said.

Another person quickly stepped forward, "That's right, don't let small companies boast here. Sir, you look like someone who knows the business. I am a client manager of Gaoli Securities. You might be unfamiliar with our company, but we are supported by Fenghui Bank, which has invested in our company. If you open an account with us, we can provide you with comprehensive consulting services!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Fenghui Bank should have its own securities company, right? You are just a small securities company controlled by Fenghui Bank?" Zhou Ming asked.

Caught off guard by Zhou Ming's question, the man was a bit embarrassed, but another person came forward to persuade Zhou Ming, "Sir, don't look down on small securities companies. Small companies have their advantages. We have fewer clients, so we can provide better service and help clients make money. Unlike large companies, which have a wide client base, making it difficult for client managers to analyze the market for each client. Besides, securities companies just provide an account. I don't think it matters which securities company you open an account with."

Zhou Ming had not intended to pay attention to these people, but this man's words caught his attention. Zhou Ming looked him up and down. The man was short and thin but had particularly sharp eyes.

"What's your name? Which securities company do you work for?" Zhou Ming asked.

"My name is Wang Yunlong, and I am a client manager and technical analyst at Fengheng Securities," he replied.

This name made Zhou Ming's heart skip a beat. He hadn't expected to meet this person here. Wang Yunlong, known as the "Oriental Stock God," would be a household name twenty years later, having increased his fund by 4,000 times over a decade, creating a financial miracle in Asia. But now, he was just a client manager at an unknown securities company.

Zhou Ming looked him up and down. Clearly, this stock god was not doing well at the moment. He was very thin, far from the fat man in later photos.

If he is really that Wang Yunlong, maybe I can do more.

Thinking this, Zhou Ming looked around and smiled slightly, "I'm from the mainland, and I just arrived today."

As Zhou Ming spoke, the securities company client managers who had been enthusiastically surrounding him were suddenly surprised and looked at him with disdain.

"Originally, you're from the mainland. No wonder you're so disgusting. I actually talked to a mainland person, what a waste of words!"

"Mainlanders can't even afford to eat, right? They live in a primitive society where everything is shared. How can they come to our Harbor City? To the Hong Kong Stock Exchange? Do they even understand economics or securities?"

"Get lost, get lost. This person might be a spy sent by the mainland to disrupt our Harbor City, just like they did twenty years ago. Mainlanders are bandits, lunatics, and madmen!"

These increasingly harsh words made Lin Muqing unable to bear it. She frowned and said angrily, "How can you people be like this? We haven't provoked you or done anything to you. Do you have to speak so rudely? Do you have any moral底线?"

Lin Muqing's words only made these people more aggressive, "What's wrong with us? We are talking about mainlanders. Are we not allowed to say they are trash? We can say whatever we want. Harbor City is a free place, unlike the mainland, where you can be executed for saying a bad word. It's a barbaric country!"

Some people, seeing Lin Muqing's beauty, even started to tease her, "Beautiful lady, I see you came to Harbor City, longing for a civilized society. Why don't you come home with me? I can help you become a Harbor City resident, but you have to serve me well. It's better than serving everyone in the mainland, right?"

Lin Muqing was so angry she wanted to cry, but she didn't know what to say to these ruffians. At this moment, Zhou Ming sneered, "Since you know we are from the mainland, you still dare to be so rude. Are you not afraid that I will come back with a bomb and blow up your homes tomorrow? Have you forgotten how barbaric we are?"

Zhou Ming's words, coupled with his cold expression, made everyone shudder. He continued, "Apologize to my friend quickly. Don't force me to solve this problem in the mainland way. I remember what you look like!"

Zhou Ming's sudden words shocked everyone. The more timid ones even fell to the ground.

Under Zhou Ming's gaze, these people hurriedly bowed to Lin Muqing and apologized, "Beautiful lady, I'm sorry. I was wrong to speak to you rudely. I was a toad trying to eat a swan. I must be tired of living! Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart. Just consider me a fart and let it go. I really know I was wrong!"

Zhou Ming then waved his hand and shouted, "Get lost!" These people immediately turned and ran away as if they had been granted a reprieve.

Seeing this, Lin Muqing didn't know what to say. Zhou Ming explained to her, "Although Harbor City and Nanjiang are separated by only a river, due to the lack of interaction and the influence of Western propaganda, many people in Harbor City still view the mainland as it was a hundred years ago, seeing it as a poor and barbaric place. Additionally, this is related to their status. They are not the elite in Harbor City, and their lives are hard and difficult. When they see mainlanders, they naturally see themselves as superior."

Lin Muqing giggled, "So when you scared them, they immediately showed their true colors."

"They are just a bunch of people living in their own dreams," Zhou Ming sighed.

Lin Muqing pouted and pointed to Wang Yunlong, who was still there. Zhou Ming turned around and saw Wang Yunlong looking at him and Lin Muqing, frowning as if deep in thought.

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