There is a To Lao Chi Road in Wan Chai.
In Du Lao Zhidao, there is a Du Lao Zhi Dance Hall.
It has been open for decades and has a great reputation. It is one of the largest gold-selling caves in Hong Kong. It is closed during the day and open at night. The bright facade reflects all kinds of luxury cars. Even the pair of stone lions at the door are not clean. "Didi!"
A Mercedes-Benz drove over, and the parking boy greeted it enthusiastically. Huang Lu generously threw out a banknote.
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The other boy was also looking forward to it, but a Wanshidai drove over. He grinned and realized that the cars coming here were either American cars, German cars, or British cars. You would be embarrassed to say hello to others if you drove a Japanese car! But since it is Guests must be entertained.
The younger brother wanted to help open the door, but a big hand stretched out and clasped his wrist, causing pain like a vise. Someone inside asked: "What are you doing?" "Park the car! What else can you do?"
"No need!"
"Hey, do you understand the rules?"
The younger brother yelled and looked inward along the hand. He saw an arm that was almost as thick as his own leg. A short, stocky bear-like man was staring at him. His heart was tingling for no reason, and the next sentence was stuck in his throat. Dare not say anything. "This is my friend, it's okay!"
Huang Lu came over with a smile and also handed out a tip. The younger brother snorted: "I'm giving Uncle Ting some face. What's the point of being so cool about everything?" "Do you know him?"
Xiao Mo came down first and opened the door for Chen Qi. Then Chen Qi got out of the car and asked.
"I come here often, so of course I know them. They are parking boys. They make a living by doing this. If you don't let them park, you won't make any money." "Oh, my car cannot be touched."
"When in town, do as the Romans do!" "When in town, do as the Romans do..."
Chen Qi smiled and said: "Are you afraid of the underworld?" "..."
Huang Lu choked, but with his intelligence he couldn't cope with it. The truth was the most hurtful.
Talking about drinking together in the evening, he deliberately chose the Du Lao Zhi Dance Hall to see the other party's reaction, but the result was a disappointing start. He was wild and unrestrained, but he was not a fool. Who in Hong Kong would want to provoke the club? The two of them walked in, Xiao Yang stayed in the car and Xiao Mo followed.
Standing at the door was a young and beautiful reception girl, and a white man who looked like he was from Russia. He spoke fairly fluent Cantonese: "Welcome!"
After entering the gate, there is a welcome desk.
Walking further inside, there was a waiter waiting for him. When he saw Huang Ting, he felt like he was meeting his own father: "Uncle, it's been a long time since I visited you. Is this gentleman your friend? Wow, he is majestic and elegant, he must be. A big boss!" "Haha, he's not the boss, you just have to entertain him!"
Entering the dance hall, Huang Lu immediately felt like a fish in water, saying hello to the passing ladies and Mamasang from time to time. He was originally an old pervert, and he was very familiar with the erotic places. He also produced a documentary introducing the history of prostitution in Hong Kong. "Old Man Du" Chi opened that year. There was no liquor license at that time. They only had tea and melon seeds. The lady sold chewing gum and shredded squid in the venue. It became popular in the 1970s. It cost 8 US dollars to order a song. A meal of wine could cost an ordinary person several months. "Salary." He explained to Chen Qi as he walked: "Business is better now. There are 200 public relations ladies, that is, dancers! There is a flower stall opposite, you must have seen it. Du Laozhi orders flowers from there for 20,000 yuan every day." "
"Is that the biggest dance hall in Hong Kong?" Chen Qi asked.
"One of the largest. Look at this place, it's more than 5,000 square feet!" The waiter looked proud. "It's more than 400 square meters, which is not as big as my yard in the capital."
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The waiter also choked and asked, "Uncle Zhan, is this a guest from mainland China?"
While he was talking, he arrived at his seat. There was a table surrounded by soft leather sofas. Huang Ting sat down carelessly and said with a smile: "Yes, ask your most beautiful lady to come over and show it to our mainland compatriots!" Soon, six public relations ladies came. Here we are, standing in a row decorated with beautiful flowers, for you to choose from.
"I'll pay for it today, you're welcome!"
Huang Ting was interested in watching what he did. Most of these educated people have a problem: they like to use their own intelligence and knowledge to tease and tease each other, thereby gaining an inexplicable sense of superiority. Although Chen Qi likes Huang Lu, he is not used to it. Shaking his head: "You can do whatever you want, I don't have to."
"Why, are you afraid of violating party rules?"
Huang Lu seemed to have found a breakthrough, and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of in Hong Kong? Mainland China doesn't know. Let's just play it by chance! Or if you don't like it, OK, change a group!" "Uncle Zhan!"
Chen Qi stretched out his hand, put his arm on his arm, and said with a smile: "You are afraid of the underworld, and I am afraid of party discipline and state law. After all, I am better. Where does the sense of superiority come from? I call you Uncle Ting to respect you. This kind of behavior It’s boring, let’s chat?” Everyone is a complex.
Huang Lu has feelings for his family and country, which does not hinder his various shortcomings.
As he himself wrote in the article: "Although I am fully aware of my Chinese identity, there is always some unspoken but actual discrimination against compatriots from other places. This discrimination may not be deep, but it is undeniable that there is discrimination." It is impossible for Hong Kong people not to discriminate against mainlanders, and they are still very discriminatory in 2024!
Huang Ting had never been in contact with Chen Qi. When they met for the first time, he would always show off his usual habits. He was stunned when he heard this, and asked the ladies to go down with some resentment, but he also said cheerfully: "I am the one who got the better of me. I will punish myself with three drinks." !" What he drank was foreign wine.
The three glasses of foreign wine are different from those of beer and liquor. Each glass is filled with just a small amount.
After three glasses of wine, he was clearly in high spirits. His huge nose seemed to be shaking, his teeth were also very big, and he grinned as if he wanted to eat someone. He said, "You said you brought me good wine. The good wine is here." where?"
"Xiao Mo!"
Chen Qi called out, and Xiao Mo handed over the box in his hand.
"In the past half year, I have sent you famous wines from all over the world, from Beidacang in Heilongjiang in the north, Ma Kumiss in Inner Mongolia, Erhong from Jiangsu and Zhejiang in the east, Shuanggou Yanghe, Fenjiu from Shanxi, Xifeng from Shaanxi, Maotai Wuliangye from the southwest, Shiwan Yubingshao from Guangdong... I really have nothing to give away, this is my private collection..."
Huang Zhan was also very curious and stretched his neck to take a look.
I saw Chen Qi carrying out two inconspicuous green glass bottles with a bang. The trademarks were very old, and even if they said they were soy sauce bottles, some people would believe them. "Whoops!"
Huang Zhan took a sip of Leslie Cheung, his eyes brightening.
Those two broken bottles, one is tiger bone wine and the other is tiger whip wine.
"Hahaha! I should have treated you to a drink a long time ago. You know how men feel, but two bottles are too little. Two boxes are enough!" "Two boxes?"
Chen Qi looked like he was thinking of eating shit, and said: "There are fewer and fewer wines in mainland China now. I saved a little a few years ago, and I have to reluctantly part with two bottles. When it is banned in the future, these two bottles of wine will be worth it."
It's said to be out of print, but it's valuable to collect!" He was really heartbroken, as one-20th of it was suddenly missing.
Huang Lu was very happy and accepted it immediately. This kind of thing is rare in Hong Kong and it is difficult to buy authentic ones. At this point, the two of them have finally laid the groundwork and feel that they can communicate with each other.
Huang Lu drinks all kinds of wine, so naturally he drinks Remy Martin here. Chen Qi also drank it in his previous life and was not afraid at all. He asked: "Uncle Lu, what do you think of our Spring Festival Gala?" "It was great, unexpectedly good.
, are you still doing it this year?"
"Come on! The response from the audience is too enthusiastic. If you don't do it, you will die. You can't imagine how popular the song "My Chinese Heart" is in Hong Kong. You will know when you go back to the mainland. In fact, the mainland now...
"Hey, don't talk about this. I bought you a drink because I thought you wouldn't teach me a lesson."
Huang Zhan waved his hand. "Okay, then I won't talk about it."
Chen Qi smiled and said, "I heard that you are from Xiguan, Guangzhou. When did you come to Hong Kong?" "You are 8 years old!"
"Your family lives in Shiliufu East 4th Lane, next door is Fu Laorong."
"That's right! My father started from scratch, starting from a small job on the ferry and working as a foreman. He bought real estate in Guangzhou. My father had a good relationship with Fu Laorong. Later he went to Macau and became a gambling king." Fu Laorong 30
I went to Macau in the 1990s and ran the gaming industry for more than 20 years. I was Stanley Ho’s mentor.
Huang Lu smiled half-heartedly and said, "You have done a good job in your homework, and you have investigated me thoroughly. Is there anything else you want to say?"
"I just want to tell you that your house is very good. Since the owner cannot be found, it is now managed by the Housing Authority and rented to a state-owned enterprise for use as a kindergarten. There are dozens of children and they are very happy every day.
They go to school and play there. If you want to take a look, I will bring you some photos next time.
There is also rent. If you are willing, you can sign a supplementary agreement and the rent will be paid back to you quarterly. Or if you don't want to rent, you can also contact the local government and vacate the house."
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Huang Ting wanted to hear what he had to say, but fell silent for a moment. He looked at him and took a sip of wine. His father had passed away, but his mother was still alive. There was also a second sister in Guangzhou who was a people's teacher and a party member.
Chapter completed!