Song Ziqing liked Zheng Tai because she spoke with sincerity, and her praise was especially pleasing to the ear.

"Miss Song, would you mind if I changed how I address you? I think I should just call you Ziqing, what do you think?"

When Zheng Tai first met Song Ziqing, she felt that this girl was not simple. Especially after hearing what she said, she felt that this girl's ideas were very avant-garde.

Unlike most girls in Hong Kong, she truly deserves to be from Shanghai, China's most international city.

Mrs. Zheng had heard from her husband that Song Ziqing's parents had also studied abroad and later served as professors at Fudan University in Shanghai for many years. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, they were hired as professors at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Song Jingwei, in particular, became the dean of the School of Economics.

Soong Tze-ching, with his intellectual background, was also favored by many upper-class families in Hong Kong.

Only girls from such backgrounds possess knowledge and vision that are unmatched by ordinary people.

Song Ziqing smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, Sister Zhou."

Her voice was soft yet firm, revealing an elegance and confidence.

Her gaze fell on Mrs. Zheng, her eyes sparkling with friendliness, making her seem like a sincere and kind person.

Mrs. Zheng's affection for Ziqing grew stronger. She felt that this girl was not only beautiful and charming, but also intelligent and quick-witted, with a unique temperament.

She thought to herself that a girl like this would surely become an excellent wife and mother, bringing honor and happiness to the family.

She suddenly realized that Lin Chengyu had excellent taste in marrying such a girl.

"Ziqing, is your whole family from Shanghai?" Mrs. Zheng asked.

She was filled with curiosity about Ziqing's hometown because she knew that Shanghai was a vibrant and culturally rich city, and one of China's most international cities.

“Yes, Sister Zhou. I’m from Shanghai,” Ziqing replied, her voice filled with pride and love for Shanghai.

She continued, "Shanghai is a very beautiful city with a long history and culture. I love Shanghai and I miss my hometown. It's just that China is currently undergoing internal reforms and is not very stable. In the future, my family and I will still return to Shanghai when the opportunity arises."

While she was in Shanghai, she didn't feel it, but once she left, she realized that Shanghai was indeed much more prosperous than Hong Kong in the 1960s.

Mrs. Zheng could sense Ziqing's love for her hometown. She said, "I also like Shanghai very much. There are many beautiful buildings and bustling streets there. However, I prefer Hong Kong. It is my hometown and my roots."

When Mrs. Zheng was young, she went to Shanghai with her parents and had a very good impression of the city, feeling that it had a very unique urban atmosphere.

Ziqing smiled and said, "Yes, every place has its unique charm and value. We should respect and appreciate different cultures and backgrounds so that we can better understand and tolerate each other."

Upon hearing Ziqing's words, Zheng Tai's heart stirred.

She felt that this girl not only had an outstanding appearance and intelligence, but also a kind and tolerant heart.

She thought, how wonderful it would be if Ziqing could become her daughter-in-law!

"Ziqing, what are your thoughts on love and marriage?" Mrs. Zheng asked. She wanted to understand Ziqing's thoughts and attitudes, and to see what she thought about marriage and love.

Ziqing thought for a moment, then answered earnestly, "Sister Zhou, I think love and marriage are among the most important things in life. They not only bring us happiness and joy, but also help us grow and progress."

I believe love is a feeling, while marriage is a responsibility and a commitment. We should find someone who can understand, support, and respect us to spend our lives together.

Zheng Tai was very satisfied with Zi Qing's words.

She felt that the girl's ideas were very mature and rational, and also aligned with her values.

It's a great pity that the girl who caught her eye so quickly got married.

However, even if she couldn't be his daughter-in-law, they could still be friends. She felt that Song Ziqing, despite his young age, was far superior to her in both knowledge and vision.

Mrs. Zheng felt that by spending more time with her, she could broaden her horizons.

"Ziqing, I heard you've been to Myanmar. Isn't it very chaotic there right now? Your Songlin Group does business there; will that be affected?"

Mrs. Zheng still remembers that her initial reason for wanting to contact Song Ziqing was for jade.

This year, Chow Tai Fook obtained the legal right to sell diamonds, so there is no shortage of diamonds. However, the supply channels for jade and various gemstones from Myanmar have always been unstable, as they are constantly interrupted due to the various wars in Myanmar.

Now, Songlin Group has established professional channels for acquiring jade and various gemstones in Myanmar.

Chow Tai Fook has purchased jade and gemstones from Song Lin Group several times.

However, they mostly purchased mass-market goods. When they wanted to get better quality items from Song Lin Group, Lin Chengyu told them that Song Lin Group was not currently engaged in jewelry-related business.

The jade and gemstones they sold to Chow Tai Fook were all Song Ziqing's personal investments. They were the leftover inferior goods that she had selected and disposed of at low prices.

When Cheng Yu-tung told his wife that the jadeite and various gemstones they treasured were actually inferior goods, Mrs. Cheng was also greatly surprised.

They didn't know enough about jade and gemstones before!

The jade and gemstones imported from Myanmar in the past must have been leftovers after they had been selected.

Just thinking about it makes them realize how incredibly unfair their former partners were.

The couple felt extremely angry and disappointed. These substandard goods not only cost them a lot of money, but also made them lose face in front of their customers.

They once thought they had found a reliable partner, but now it seems they were too naive and gullible.

These partners not only failed to provide them with high-quality jade and gemstones, but also put them in a difficult situation.

The couple made up their minds to never have any further dealings with their former business partners.

They deeply understood that only by acquiring sufficient professional knowledge could they avoid being deceived.

So they began searching for reliable suppliers again and enhanced their understanding and learning about jade and gemstones.

They also participated in various jewelry exhibitions and auctions, making friends with industry experts and peers, from whom they learned more knowledge and experience.

After making inquiries for a while, the couple discovered that there were no professional jade and gemstone suppliers in Hong Kong at the moment, and the Song Lin Group had the most complete selection of goods.