The next morning, Li Baolong and Wu Fangfang headed to Hong Kong. Upon arriving in downtown Hong Kong, Li Baolong couldn't help but think to himself, "Hong Kong is developing so fast! Skyscrapers everywhere. Compared to the mainland, it feels like it's decades ahead." Many places on the mainland are still struggling to solve their basic needs for food and clothing, while Hong Kong is bustling, vibrant, and prosperous. Li Baolong thought, "Isn't Hong Kong the perfect place for me to make a name for myself? Here, with money, what can't I handle? What power won't bow down to money?"

As he was thinking this, the two arrived at the hotel they had booked in advance. Li Baolong stayed in a room by himself, while Wu Fangfang had to go back to her husband to report the situation. The two agreed to meet at Standard Chartered Bank the next day to discuss the cooperation in detail.

Li Baolong was alone in Hong Kong, a place he knew no one about. Feeling hungry, he slowly walked downstairs, ate a plate of fried rice, and then went back to his hotel to sleep.

The next day, Li Baolong took a taxi to the entrance of Standard Chartered Bank. Just as he was about to go inside, he was stopped by security. Li Baolong quickly said, "I have an appointment with Ms. Wu Fangfang from your company. Could you please inform her?" A short while later, Wu Fangfang came downstairs to meet him.

The two went up to the third floor together and entered a large office. Inside sat a man in his sixties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looking rather thin and refined. Wu Fangfang spoke first: "Mr. Li Baolong, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Zheng Zhi, a director of Standard Chartered Bank, specifically responsible for investment business in the Asia-Pacific region." Li Baolong quickly stepped forward to shake hands.

Zheng Zhi briefly explained the cooperation with Sister Lan Hua, including the scope of cooperation and investment ratios. Li Baolong thought it made quite a bit of sense. Registering a company in Hong Kong, with Wu Fangfang as the general manager, finding a British person to act as the deputy manager, and hiring a few salespeople would easily establish an investment company. However, the company account needed to have a deposit of no less than one million Hong Kong dollars as a guarantee. Li Baolong couldn't help but admire how convenient and efficient Hong Kong was.

Zheng Zhi continued, "If Mr. Li Baolong has no objections, we can sign the contract today and the company can be established tomorrow. The new company will distribute profits according to the investment ratio of each business transaction. Whoever invests will profit, and the more they invest, the more they will earn. All the company's operating expenses will have to be borne by you, Mr. Li Baolong, such as rent and employee salaries."

After hearing the cooperation terms, Li Baolong thought they were quite good and readily signed the contract, then deposited a one million yuan deposit into Standard Chartered Bank. Once everything was settled, Li Baolong thought he should invite Zheng Zhi to dinner to rekindle their relationship. At this moment, Wu Fangfang quickly said, "Zheng Zhi has diabetes and rarely eats out. He's currently recuperating and staying with his first wife. I'll have dinner with you tonight."

As Li Baolong was leaving the bank, he said to Wu Fangfang, "Could you buy me a Hong Kong phone? It's so inconvenient without one." Wu Fangfang slapped her forehead, "Oh dear, I forgot. People who come to Hong Kong usually need two phones; roaming isn't available in mainland China yet, which is quite troublesome. Tomorrow I'll buy two mobile phones in the company's name, and you can use one." Li Baolong nodded in agreement, "That's a good idea."

That evening, Wu Fangfang took Li Baolong to a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant. The local snacks there really won over Li Baolong's stomach; the taste was truly excellent. After dinner, Li Baolong found a large hotel and booked a long-term private room—a deluxe suite, costing HK$100,000 a month. That day, Li Baolong had originally planned to practice his martial arts, but looking at the bustling traffic and dazzling lights outside the large window, he immediately lost interest.

The next day, Li Baolong went to Standard Chartered Bank again to meet with Wu Fangfang and handle the company registration together. Wow, Hong Kong's efficiency is truly impressive; everything was done in just one hour. The company registration address was found by an agent for a thousand dollars a year, and it could be changed anytime if a suitable office was found. After registration, Li Baolong urged Wu Fangfang to quickly buy two Samsung mobile phones; he wouldn't feel at ease until he had them and could make calls.

After parting ways with Wu Fangfang, Li Baolong called Liu Na. Liu Na was quite happy to hear that Li Baolong was in Hong Kong and praised him for his efficiency. They arranged to have dinner together that evening. That evening, Liu Na appeared on time, and they enjoyed a delicious meal at a Western restaurant. After the meal, Li Baolong asked Liu Na how she had been doing in Hong Kong. Liu Na said with a sorrowful expression that her husband's health was deteriorating, and his assets had almost been divided among his two wives and six children, leaving only some HSBC shares that hadn't been transferred. Although these shares were worth 20 million, even if someone offered 5 million in cash, it was uncertain who would want them.

Upon hearing this, Li Baolong said, "Sister Na, why don't you buy it yourself? You'll be a small shareholder in HSBC, and when you go back to the mainland for business, the major shareholders will have to give you some face." Liu Na smiled bitterly and said, "Where would I get that much money? I work on the mainland, and my annual salary is only one million Hong Kong dollars. I haven't even worked a full year yet, so I don't have much money." Li Baolong stared at Liu Na's pretty face and said, "Sister Na, how about I buy the shares for you? Consider it a gift for our sincere cooperation." Wu Fangfang looked at Li Baolong affectionately and said, "Brother Long, you're so generous, willing to spend so much money for a woman." Li Baolong laughed heartily, "That depends on who it is. For Sister Na, I'm happy to. Don't forget our agreement." Liu Na was quite moved. Although she knew there was some mutual exploitation between them, as a woman, she would eventually need to find someone reliable. Right now, Li Baolong might be the harbor she could rely on.

After a satisfying meal, Li Baolong took Liu Na back to his hotel suite. Upon entering, they sat down together, chatting and joking, the atmosphere quickly becoming intimate. Looking at the voluptuous and beautiful Liu Na before him, Li Baolong felt a surge of desire, though Liu Na had been restraining herself. Before long, their passion ignited, and they made love passionately.

Afterwards, Liu Na nestled sweetly in Li Baolong's arms and whispered, "Brother Long, are you going to be making a big splash in Hong Kong for the next month?" Li Baolong replied confidently, "I'm opening accounts at Standard Chartered and HSBC tomorrow, planning to invest in stocks and futures. I can also invest in Europe and America; there are plenty of opportunities to make money. If you have any good news later, don't forget to tell me; I definitely won't treat you unfairly." Liu Na nodded obediently and said, "Okay, once I start working at HSBC, I'll definitely keep an eye out for you."

The next morning, Liu Na left early. Li Baolong also met with Wu Fangfang and went to Standard Chartered Bank to open an account. While they were there, they also took care of the necessary paperwork at the nearby securities brokerage, so they could start trading stocks and futures the next day. In the afternoon, they rushed to HSBC to complete the same transactions.

Li Baolong transferred all of his HK$20 million from Jinguo Securities to Standard Chartered Bank, ready to test the waters the next morning and begin his wealth conquest in Hong Kong.