Ye Zhiqiu nodded and smiled, "Hehe, Third Uncle, you don't know, I have a very good appetite. I don't just eat a little, I need to eat a lot to feel full."
"Haha, being able to eat is a blessing, and eating more means good health! Speaking of eating, when your grandfather took me to propose marriage to your second aunt's family, it scared us both! The bowls they used for eating were very big, and when we saw the mountain of rice, we were a little dumbfounded. We ate it all until we were so full that we couldn't walk..."
The two of them were eating breakfast and chatting at the same time. Ye Zhiqiu realized that his third uncle was chatting with him about family matters in order to increase their understanding and deepen their relationship.
But this is normal. After all, everyone is a little stranger. But we need to understand each other so that we can turn the connection based on blood into an emotional connection.
Ye Zhiqiu's good appetite had a great influence on others. At least it made Ye Zuyou eat one more bun than usual.
After the two finished their meal, they ran to the tea table to make tea, smoke, and chat about their family business.
What surprised Ye Zhiqiu was that the family's shipping company had four cargo ships with a deadweight of 20,000 tons, eight ships with a deadweight of 10,000 tons, and fifteen ships with a deadweight of 5,000 tons and 8,000 tons.
Moreover, they are two separate companies, now managed by the third brother Ye Chengwu and the fourth brother Ye Chengwen respectively. It is because of the separation of the two companies that they often go out to sea when there is important cargo.
But the family still has a grain and oil business that needs someone to take care of, so Uncle San really hopes that Ye Zuxin will come out soon to help ease the burden.
Because they are the main branch of this branch, these businesses need to be firmly controlled by them, so no matter how excellent other branches are, they cannot be allowed to manage these family businesses.
Ye Zhiqiu asked curiously, "Third Uncle, the country is so short of food right now, haven't you been arranged to go and purchase food?"
Ye Zuyou said meaningfully: "Chengyun, you are still young and don't understand much about some things. Sometimes it is helpless, some things are imminent, once you miss the opportunity, you will never have it again.
Maybe you don't understand it now, but I think one day you will. This person's life is a race against time, and we Chinese, in order to avoid the destruction of our country and our families and the wanton trampling of foreigners, are also racing against the King of Hell!
Ye Zhiqiu was stunned for a moment. He quickly thought of something, but he was not sure.
Later, he did read about national destiny, but he felt that these people's views were very one-sided. Because when they talked about destiny, they ignored the efforts of countless people day and night, and the sacrifices of countless people, to change the world!
Ye Zhiqiu forced a smile and said, "Well, I can't really help you with these things. Doing my job well is the biggest help."
"Haha, that's right. Everything in this world is like a screw. It's all in its place that makes up this machine called the world."
Ye Zhiqiu smiled and nodded. No matter who you are in this world, you are just a part of a running machine!
After chatting for a while, Ye Zhiqiu said something to Ye Zuyou, took the car keys from the cabinet at the door, and prepared to go out for a walk.
At this time, the old butler came over and asked with a smile: "Xiao Qi, are you going out to play? I will arrange a driver and bodyguard for you."
Ye Zhiqiu quickly replied, "Uncle, please don't bother me. I can drive, and I just wanted to drive out and experience the local customs and people. Otherwise, if I come here and don't see anything, I won't be able to tell anyone I've been to Hong Kong when I go back!"
The old butler smiled and nodded, without forcing Ye Zhiqiu. However, he took out his wallet from his pocket, took out five 500-Hong Kong dollar bills, and stuffed them into the hands of Ye Zhiqiu, who wanted to refuse.
He warned, "Good boy, you didn't withdraw the money from your last deposit, so these are your pocket money. But remember, it's best to go to a bank and exchange them for 150 and 10 yuan notes first. These large denomination notes are usually used for commercial settlements."
If you go to a street vendor or a small shop to buy something, they may not have enough money to make change for this denomination of banknotes."
He wanted to say no, he could just go to the bank and get it later. But the old housekeeper left immediately, leaving Ye Zhiqiu in a state of confusion, and he had no choice but to accept the money.
After starting the car, the security guard opened the gate, and Ye Zhiqiu drove in the direction he remembered. The roads here are quite complicated, and many manors have a single road leading directly to them.
Fortunately, Ye Zhiqiu had a good memory and quickly drove the car to the entrance gate. It was quite sad. When he first came here, he couldn't even enter the gate, but now he was living in the Ye family mansion inside.
The trip went smoothly. Ye Zhiqiu didn't have any particular destination, so he just drove around for a stroll. He also gave up the idea of going to the bank because he discovered a fact: the Hong Kong dollar is now mainly in small denominations!
So if he goes to do it, he will probably just rob a bunch of large-denomination Hong Kong dollars. The old housekeeper said that this thing is mainly used for commercial settlement.
Because wages were so low at that time, a month's salary couldn't even get a large-denomination banknote, so it was useless for him to accept it! If there were too few large-denomination banknotes, it would be easy to be checked. It would be better to run around and rob people later if there were more!
So Ye Zhiqiu's main goal for coming out this time was to go shopping. Since he had finally made the trip, he should at least bring some gifts for his relatives, friends, and leaders!
So Ye Zhiqiu drove slowly all the way and followed the road signs to the HSBC Bank in Central.
After showing his passbook account, the exclusive manager asked someone to make coffee for Ye Zhiqiu.
"Mr. Ye, I wonder what business you are here to handle today?"
"Please help me deposit this check into my account and withdraw 20,000 in cash."
"Okay, Mr. Ye, have a cup of coffee and read the newspaper first. I'll go to the counter and cash your check right away."
Ye Zhiqiu nodded and actually started reading the newspaper, but there was nothing interesting to read. He added sugar to the coffee and stirred it. He took a sip and found it tasted quite good.
But think about it, once this check is deposited, I will no longer be poor! In this day and age, a million dollars may not make you rich, but you are not an ordinary customer. It is impossible for you to be treated with bad coffee.
Since both the bill issuance and redemption process is handled by HSBC, the funds can be deposited into your account on the spot. If the transaction involves interbank settlement, the bank will need to send someone to the Banking Association Clearing House, and the time of arrival is uncertain. In case of a holiday, the payment may be delayed.
After waiting for about half an hour, the exclusive manager came trotting back. He smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. The deposit has been successfully completed. May I ask if there is any requirement for the amount of the 20,000 cash you want to withdraw?"
Ye Zhiqiu thought for a moment and asked, "I'm going shopping. Could you please help me pick up the 1500 yuan bill, the 8100 yuan bill, and the remaining 50 yuan bills?"
"Okay, Mr. Ye, please wait a moment."
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