As the horses galloped across the various tracks, the entire racetrack erupted in cheers.
Whether they are wealthy businessmen or street vendors, many people in Hong Kong participate in horse racing betting, which can be considered a popular form of entertainment for the entire city.
Some people just use it for casual entertainment, while others hope to use it to turn their lives around.
Zhao Qinglan and the others did not participate in placing bets, but the intensity of the competition made them all tense as well.
The horse race was thrilling, and the results came out quickly.
Some people jumped for joy, while others wept bitterly, truly reflecting the myriad aspects of life.
The children, who had only come to watch the game, seemed to have learned a lesson from what they saw.
Zhao Qinglan also took the opportunity to begin educating her child.
"Although it is said that a little gambling is harmless, but excessive gambling is harmful, Mom still hopes that you will never gamble in the future. Even a little gambling is unacceptable, do you understand?"
The eldest brother and his siblings all nodded in agreement.
After saying that, Zhao Qinglan looked at Cheng Tao. "Cheng Tao, and you too, remember this."
"Aunt Zhao, I know."
“Even at this time, Qinglan doesn’t forget to teach the children. No wonder Da Wa and his siblings are all so outstanding.” Madam Sun complained to her sister.
"Yes, Qinglan is better at teaching children than I am," Mrs. Sun said sincerely.
Education and character really have nothing to do with whether you have money or not.
Like Rebecca, who came from a well-off family, Mrs. Sun felt that she was far inferior to her niece in terms of character.
Money is merely an external resource for strengthening oneself, but inner self-reliance is the most precious wealth.
There was more than one horse race. Zhao Qinglan and her group watched several races in the private box. Only after all the races for the day were over did they leave the box to go out for dinner.
“We’re not eating at home today. I’ve booked a table at a fancy restaurant. The food there is pretty good. You should all go and try it.”
"Auntie, if we keep eating with you for a few more days, we'll all gain several pounds when we get home," Zhao Qinglan said with a laugh.
Madam Sun smiled. "Since you've all come to visit your aunt, do you think your aunt would let you starve? I'll make sure you're all plump and healthy."
Seeing that his mother was in a good mood after his cousin and aunt came, Liao Yunxiang also became happy.
He was tongue-tied and never knew how to make his mother happy, especially since he was now seen as a hopeless case of being unable to find a spouse, which made him even less popular with her.
That's why he rarely goes home these days. Luckily, his cousin and her family came, so he should be able to go home a few more times in the next few days.
The group left the private room and drove away.
Their large numbers attracted the attention of many others.
Naturally, people asked who the people Lady Sun was accompanied by were.
When people learned that she was a relative of Madame Sun in the mainland, some were happy for her, while others mocked and gossiped.
Those who mocked were mostly people who, like Rebecca, looked down on mainland China.
Perhaps Zhao Qinglan and the others came this time because of her aunt, which allowed others to give her face. But in the future, when she comes again, she will have to rely on herself.
Although Rebecca ran very fast, her sister still complained to their father.
Her father was also on the pro-colonial side and didn't care about his daughter's attitude; he only cared about the outcome.
Because his daughter's poor performance aroused Madam Sun's dislike, and they might even become enemies, he began to despise this daughter.
They dared not easily accept Madam Sun's suggestion to have tea together.
Anyway, as soon as Madam Sun arrived home that evening, the butler, Defu, said that he had already received several phone calls looking for her.
Over the phone, the two sides agreed on a time to meet for tea. The other party also gave his daughter a good scolding, saying that he had not disciplined her properly.
On the phone, Mrs. Sun was only polite and perfunctory with the other party, but her expression turned cold after she hung up.
She rarely sat down with Zhao Qinglan to discuss the current situation in Hong Kong and the mainland.
Zhao Qinglan understands future trends, and her analyses always demonstrate a far-sighted perspective, standing on the shoulders of giants.
Madam Sun then realized that her niece's success was not accidental.
The return of Hong Kong to the mainland is an inevitable trend. Even now, many wealthy and powerful families in Hong Kong are starting to invest in the mainland in order to show their affinity for it.
Those who are arrogant and conceited still cannot recognize reality.
In the eyes of those in the colonies, no matter how rich they were, they would always be second-class citizens, never able to hold their heads high and be in charge in their own country.
Having lived through wartime, she understands even more the importance of a strong nation.
It was only during this conversation with her aunt that Zhao Qinglan truly understood the patriotism hidden in her aunt's heart.
No matter where you are, having your country in your heart is true patriotism.
Because she didn't find a chance to be alone with her cousin, Zhao Qinglan didn't have time to ask him if the red-haired woman's mention during the day was related to her friend Wei Hong.
They enjoyed the city's night view, visited celebrities on set, and watched horse racing; their experiences in the city were quite extensive.
Because they had their own yacht, Mrs. Sun even took them out to sea for a trip.
The kids have had a blast these past few days, and they feel that the trip to Gangcheng was totally worth it.
Not to mention them, even Zhao Qinglan, who has experienced a lot, had many surprises while following her aunt's various experiences.
She even thought about taking her aunt as her role model, so that when she became that rich, she could buy all sorts of things for her family, and then she could take them on whatever they wanted to do, with her making all the decisions.
Their ability to have so much fun is all thanks to Auntie's immense wealth and social status.
Ordinary tourists visiting the port city can hardly experience such a rich and colorful life.
During the middle of the day, Mrs. Sun went out to meet Rebecca's father, and she also brought her son Liao Yunxiang and niece Zhao Qinglan with her.
In front of both sets of elders, Rebecca apologized to Liao Yunxiang and Zhao Qinglan in a very polite manner.
But Zhao Qinglan could sense that the girl was still unconvinced and that her deep-seated contempt for the mainland had not changed.
She vowed to become stronger so that she wouldn't have to rely on her aunt anymore and would make these people dare not look down on her.
The prosperity of the motherland will eventually make those who have turned their backs on the country feel envious and regretful.
After spending ten days in the port city, it was only after Li Huai urged his wife not to forget that their eldest son still had to get his college entrance exam results and undergo a physical examination for the military academy he applied to that Zhao Qinglan began packing to go home.
The children were having so much fun that they almost forgot about home. Even Sun, who had been hanging out with her sister for so many days, had learned how to dress up and enjoy afternoon tea.
Before they left, Madam Sun hosted a banquet as a farewell party for them.
Before evening even arrived, Madam Sun mysteriously told everyone that there would be a surprise at the banquet that night, which made Zhao Qinglan and the children very excited.
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