With a try-it-and-see attitude, they contacted the person in charge of jade and gemstone sales at Songlin Group.
However, the response they received left them somewhat disappointed.
The sales staff told them that the jadeite and gemstones they sold were just incidental items, and they were not currently engaged in the supply of jadeite and gemstones.
They were eager to find the finest jade and gemstones, but they knew it would not be easy.
In their minds, Song Ziqing was the only choice because she not only had professional insight but was also a wealthy woman.
In just three or four years, the Songlin Group, which she invested in, has developed into a conglomerate integrating shipping, real estate, grain and oil, supermarkets, cosmetics, daily necessities, medical care, media, security and Filipino domestic helpers, with a market value of hundreds of millions.
This valuation is merely a superficial figure. In reality, as a collateral member of the Song family, Song Ziqing's family once possessed enormous power and wealth during the Republic of China era.
It not only holds a prominent position domestically, but also has extensive investments in various parts of the world.
It is conceivable that the Song Ziqing family may be even more powerful.
Having only recently arrived in Hong Kong, she was able to invest in so many companies and factories, and multiply her wealth several times over in just three or four years, demonstrating her foresight and capability.
The couple were frustrated because they knew Song Ziqing was not short of money, so they found it hard to imagine that she would sell her collection of jade and gemstones to Chow Tai Fook in order to make money.
They knew that if they wanted to obtain high-quality jade and gemstones, they could only hope for Song Ziqing's help.
“My parents lived in Myanmar for a period of time, where they made some friends with warlords and invested in many businesses. As a result, our family had a good relationship with both the Myanmar government and the warlords.”
Before going to Myanmar, Song Ziqing thought life there would be very chaotic and turbulent.
However, after her family actually lived there for a while, they discovered that no matter where you are, as long as you have enough money, you will become a guest of honor and enjoy respect and courtesy.
During his time in Myanmar, Song Ziqing witnessed the country's poverty and backwardness.
They also knew that the gap between the rich and poor there was enormous, much larger than that in mainland China.
Ordinary people mostly live in poverty and turmoil, and many families do not even have enough food and water.
However, among these impoverished people, there are also some wealthy individuals who possess enormous wealth and power.
These people can squander their wealth and enjoy a luxurious life without having to worry about anything.
They can hire bodyguards and thugs to protect their safety and interests.
In Myanmar, warlords wield enormous power; they can arbitrarily levy taxes, seize land, conscript people, and even decide a person's life or death.
These warlords were usually greedy and cruel people who only cared about their own interests and not about the lives of the people.
They frequently attacked and fought each other for territory, plunging the entire country into chaos and turmoil.
In this situation, ordinary people can only live in fear and turmoil, with no security and no hope.
"Ziqing, you must have heard of our Chow Tai Fook, right? We specialize in jewelry design and sales. We've bought jade and gemstones from Songlin Group's trading company before, but I heard they were all substandard. You've kept the good quality ones."
After hearing Song Ziqing's words, Zheng Tai understood why Lin Chengyu had said that he couldn't make the decision regarding jade and gemstones.
After all, he was just a son-in-law and couldn't possibly make decisions on his own to directly trade the jadeite that Song's parents had invested in Myanmar with someone else.
Judging from the Song couple's demeanor, it's clear that they treat high-grade jadeite and gemstones as investments and financial management, intending to hold them long-term.
However, these were just Mrs. Zheng's thoughts. She never imagined that Lin Chengyu was just making excuses to get her to come to him and have more contact with Song Ziqing, and also to take her into the upper class of Hong Kong.
"I've heard of Chow Tai Fook. I bought a few sets of jewelry from them last year. The pearls were of good quality, and they look nice to wear."
I just feel that Chow Tai Fook's designs are a bit too old-fashioned, targeting older customers, which isn't very appealing to young women like us.
Song Ziqing is not the kind of girl who knows how to please people. Whether in her past life or this life, she has always had a good standard of living. Especially in recent years, because she has been pampered by her parents and husband, she has become even less inclined to listen to others' opinions.
She still prefers to tell the truth.
Her straightforward personality unexpectedly caught Mrs. Zheng's eye.
“You’re absolutely right! Our Chow Tai Fook jewelry is a bit outdated. Young girls these days prefer fashionable and novel designs. We definitely need to hire some young jewelry designers to help Chow Tai Fook expand into the market among young women!”
Mrs. Zheng felt that Song Ziqing was simply her benefactor. As soon as she said that, she had a flash of inspiration and came up with a very good development direction for Zhou Dafu.
The more Zheng Tai thought about it, the more feasible the idea seemed. She decided to go back and discuss the plan with her husband and the company's senior management.
She believes that as long as the company can hire some outstanding young jewelry designers, Chow Tai Fook's jewelry will definitely be able to gain a foothold in the market for young women.
"Mrs. Zheng, your idea is really great! I believe Chow Tai Fook will definitely succeed in the market for young women!" Song Ziqing said.
She admires Mrs. Cheng's decisiveness and decision-making ability, and looks forward to Chow Tai Fook's jewelry shining brightly in the market for young women.
"Thank you, Ziqing! Your opinion is very helpful! I will discuss this plan with the company's senior management as soon as possible and implement it quickly!" Zheng Tai said.
"Mrs. Zheng, you're too kind! I was just expressing my thoughts. After all, I'm young, and when it comes to jewelry, I don't place too much emphasis on its quality. What I value most is its design concept and appearance," Song Ziqing said.
Although she also likes beautiful clothes and jewelry, she is not so willing to devote herself to designing this industry.
She always felt that these industries were just icing on the cake, and that in the future, she would only be truly impressive if she could develop industries that could influence the economy and politics of Hong Kong and even other countries around the world.
However, these luxury goods industries are still very valuable for investment. If the opportunity arises in the future, she will become an investor directly and find professionals to help manage the company.
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