It doesn't adhere to the symmetry of old-fashioned business cards, but the arrangement is very pleasing to the eye. The most ingenious design is that the front of the card only has the name printed on it, without any other information. When giving the card to someone, it doesn't give off any sense of showing off or ostentation. Instead, the recipient has to flip the card over to see the other information.
"I specifically asked the hotel to prepare some peppermint essence for scenting the clothes. I sealed these Likang Trading Company cards and the peppermint essence together for a whole afternoon, and only then did I barely manage to produce a faint fragrance," Song Tianyao said. "I suspect the title of 'Head of Legal Affairs at Likang Trading Company' is more useful than your 'Lawyer' title, at least in terms of how those Britain treat you."
"Has anyone ever told you that you should actually study architecture or fashion design? They're so sophisticated," Angie Perlis said, toying with the business card in her hand. "You grew up in Britain?"
"If I were you, I wouldn't keep asking. I'd go back to my room, lock the door, get a good night's sleep, and then think about how to meet the deputy director's wife tomorrow." Song Tianyao stood up from his seat, put away his handbag and books, and extended his hand to Angie Perlis: "I can see you to the guest room door."
"Thank you." Angie Perlis had drunk quite a bit of red wine at dinner to gather more information, so she didn't refuse Song Tianyao's outstretched hand. She naturally took his hand, and the two walked out of the coffee shop toward the guest rooms.
After politely escorting Angie Perlis to her door, Song Tianyao said goodnight to the diligent lawyer who was gathering information, and then turned to leave.
Although the female lawyer was dressed in a subtly sexy way today, Song Tianyao had no interest in flirting with her. What he needed right now was money. Although Lou Fengyun had his money, even if he wanted to take out the money, he first had to let Chu Xiaoxin know. After leaving the hotel, Song Tianyao took a rickshaw and headed to the Lichi Garden in North Point.
In the lobby, Manager Jin, with his large head, was still greeting guests. Seeing Song Tianyao enter, Manager Jin approached with a grin. "Good evening, Secretary Song. Are you here for your own amusement, or to see Young Master Shun?"
"The boss is relaxing here, and I, as a secretary, wouldn't be here to have fun. Manager Jin, could you please take me to see Young Master Shun?" Song Tianyao responded with a polite smile to Manager Jin.
Following Manager Jin, Song Tianyao entered the ballroom. At this time, there were still singers and dancers performing on the stage. Every now and then, rich young men would loudly call for waiters to bring flower baskets. Manager Jin led Song Tianyao to the first row. Chu Xiaoxin was sitting in the center of the tea table, surrounded by several young people. Chen Judy, whom Song Tianyao had seen before, was sitting reservedly next to Chu Xiaoxin, occasionally urging everyone to drink.
"A-Yao? Coming here so late? Are you showing off that you won over that Foreign Girl lawyer? Doesn't seem like it." Chu Xiaoxin was chatting with his companion when he saw Song Tianyao walking down the corridor and excitedly waved to him. "Come sit down."
After saying that, he waved to Chen Judy beside him and said, "Judy, go backstage and introduce a girl to A-Yao. Judging from his energetic look, you can tell he didn't succeed. Whether it's accompanying him for drinks or going out with him, it's all on me."
"Let's talk about some things Young Master Shun now," Song Tianyao said as he walked over, first thanking Chen Judy for getting up to give up her seat, before sitting down next to Chu Xiaoxin.
Chu Xiaoxin didn't rush to ask questions. Instead, he affectionately put his arm around Song Tianyao's shoulder and, holding up his wine glass, said to his companions, "A-Yao, Song Tianyao, my secretary. If you can't find me, just go to the trading company to find him. As long as he's not sleeping with women, it's the same whether you talk to him or me about anything."
After Song Tianyao and the other wealthy young men who greeted him had finished a round of beer, Chu Xiaoxin asked him, "If you were coming here, you should have let me know at the hotel beforehand. I would have had my driver drop you off and then come pick you up. What do you need me for?"
"We're short of money." Song Tianyao shrugged at Chu Xiaoxin. "We're short a lot of money."
Chu Xiaoxin paused, his slightly tipsy face showing a hint of surprise. "Really? Is this how expensive Foreign Girl lawyer is? She was so generous this evening, offering to lend me money, and now she's broke again? A-Yao, this isn't how you pick up girls. Can't you put some effort into it besides money?"
"I'd like Likang to make connections with the deputy director of the Industrial and Commercial Administration Office, but he's not like the Customs Department or a clerk. He's not someone you can just fob off with a few tens of thousands of yuan. The first meeting will probably cost tens of thousands. Is there any way to get him to agree?" Song Tianyao said to Chu Xiaoxin. "If not, I'll handle it myself. But if I pay out of my own pocket, Chairman Chu might get angry if he finds out. So, how about I consider it a loan?"
"I'm picky. Tens of thousands of dollars would be enough for me to buy Yan Hung back from Sha Tau Kok in two months. In your mouth, it's only enough for one meeting?" Chu Xiaoxin was stunned for a moment, and asked Song Tianyao steadily with a hint of alcohol in his voice.
Song Tianyao grabbed a cigarette from the table and lit it. "Big Brother, that's the deputy director of the Industrial and Commercial Administration Office, and he's about to be promoted to director, on par with the Commissioner of the Police Department, the top cop in the Police Force. To flatter someone like that, you need at least the rank of Chief Chinese Detective Chief Inspector of the Police Force. I don't think even tens of thousands of dollars would be enough for a meeting."
Chu Xiaoxin took a cigarette and put it in his mouth. After Song Tianyao lit it for him, he said, "It's just smuggling contraband. Is it really necessary to spend so much money? Why don't you let my Dad handle it? It won't cost him any money. My Dad was actually wondering why Likang didn't ask him to contact the Industry and Commerce and Industry Department."
"After getting to know the deputy director, why worry about smuggling? Of course, we'll smuggle for a while, save up enough capital, and then use his license to do business with other raw materials that are in short supply in Hong Kong." Song Tianyao said to Chu Xiaoxin, a cigarette between his fingers, "Such a big fish, just doing smuggling, that's really a waste of talent. For this matter, Young Master Shun can write IOUs to his family and borrow money from anyone, just don't let Chairman Chu and Young Master Zhong get involved."
"Young Master Shun, I brought my sisters with me." Chen Judy walked over, holding a girl's hand, and looked at Song Tianyao with a smile in her eyes, "Secretary Song, what do you think of my sisters?"