Extra: Happy Life in Hong Kong (1/2)



Wang Li waited until there was no one outside and came out, preparing to find a hotel to stay in and then look for a store.

This is Sai Wan, Hong Kong Island. Wang Li is standing on the first floor of Baotou Street.

She had changed her clothes in the space. She was wearing a knee-length skirt, black leather shoes, a black bag and a white hat.

There are no hotels nearby, so I can only find a house to stay in.

Walking into the alley, there are many people in the corridor, most of whom are compatriots who have sneaked in.

The place is too small, so many families just hang their belongings on the wall.

Some people put them in the corners, but they are still neatly arranged. Children are playing in the aisles, and women are sitting there holding even younger children. This scene is the consequence of sheltering refugees and illegal immigrants.

When people living nearby saw such a glamorous and beautiful woman appear, they all showed envious expressions.

Their greatest hope is to have a place to shelter from the wind and rain.

I just hope that my children can grow up quickly and my husband can find a job. That would be a very happy thing.

Wang Li walked to the innermost part and saw a two-story arcade with a sign saying "For Rent". It had been empty because it was too expensive and many people could not afford to rent it. On the first floor lived a man in his forties or fifties with a man who was twenty-six years old.

Wang Li thought that men were not afraid, as long as they could stay temporarily,

Wang Li handed the fruit she bought for 5,000 Hong Kong dollars to the man and said, "Are you renting out your house? Can I take a look?"

Recently, more and more people have come to Hong Kong City to make a living. The downstairs of the building is crowded with people, but the house has not been rented out for so many days, and the two of them have no proper job. Recently, they even have no money to buy groceries, so Gao Jiahui did not complain and took Wang Li upstairs.

It looks nice except that there is too much dust. The stairs are on the side and only go up one floor. However, this doesn't bother anyone else.

When you open the door, you will see a living room with two small sofas and a wooden coffee table.

Inside is the bedroom, with a bed, a cabinet, a table by the window, and a chair next to it.

There is a bathroom to the left of the living room and a kitchen next to it. They are not big, but they are enough for Wang Li to use alone.

But the price is too expensive. Even if Wang Li is rich, she can't afford it like this. This is an outrageous price.

Wang Li wanted to delay it, but after looking at the people nearby, she thought no one could afford to rent the house, so after much persuasion, she finally accepted it.

The landlord agreed not to charge for water and electricity, and the two of them signed a rental contract. Wang Li went into the bedroom and found a lock. There were no pots here, so she put them on the two stoves.

"Brother Gao, I'm going out to buy a pot. Can you keep an eye on it for me? I'll hire someone to help me clean the house. How much does it cost? I'll pay you when I get back. If it's not clean, I won't pay you."

On the fifth day of moving in, Wang Li still hadn't found a suitable storefront.

Tian wanted to reward herself, so she bought a chicken and took out two crabs. They were bought when she first came here, but she cooked them in the space and didn’t eat them. Tian wanted to eat but also missed her old man.

Wang Minghao was also handing over his job. He resigned and told others that he had health problems and was always dizzy. In fact, he wanted to sneak over to find Wang Li.

Wang Li was familiar with Gao Jiahui's wife, so she invited them upstairs to eat together and brought out a bottle of wine.

"Sister Wang, have you found a storefront or a job? Why do you eat so much every day?"

"No, I saw a storefront near Central Plaza, but it's too expensive and no one rents it out. It's boring to eat alone, so let's eat together!" Wang Litian missed her old man very much.

The next day, Wang Li didn't believe it and went to the store near Dahua Building in Central. She saw that it had not been rented out yet. Wang Li wanted to open a grocery store. This was a busy area with a large flow of people and no cost. She had her own space, so she could buy a piece of land in a nearby village and rent it out to grow vegetables.

The house is right at the back and no one disturbs me. If I can open a shop, my life will be perfect.

Wang Li stood at the door of the store, looking at the bustling street with people coming and going and traffic.

High-rise buildings stand on both sides, and their glass curtain walls reflect the sunlight, shining brightly.

The shop signs are colorful, attracting the attention of passers-by.

The speakers on the street were playing pop music with a dynamic rhythm that made people hum along.

People were hurrying by, some holding handbags.

Others were chatting and laughing with friends.

The honking of cars, the noise of shoppers and the hawking of merchants interweave together to form a unique city symphony.

The cafes and restaurants on both sides of the street are filled with customers, exuding tempting aromas.

The air is filled with the aroma of coffee and delicious food, making people salivate. This is a busy street.

It is full of vitality and vigor, showing the prosperity and hustle and bustle of the city.

Wang Li plucked up the courage and walked in again. The fat lady looked at Wang Li and said: Just rent it. This is a busy area. The price is a bit high, but the place is big. You can separate it and sell books or coffee and cakes.

Wang Li looked around and saw that the area was full of white-collar workers. They were selling food on one side and putting books on the wall on the other side. They also put tables and chairs there to sell coffee, milk tea, egg tarts, small cakes, and French fries.

After thinking it through, I signed the contract. The lease term was ten years, the price of the house could not increase, and the payment was made annually.

After signing the contract, Wang Li started looking for a decoration company.

There was no company now, just a few people working odd jobs. Wang Li asked them to go back and call for help, as a small number of people would not be enough. During the renovation of the storefront, Wang Li ran around to coffee shops, boutiques, and bookstores to see the layout of the items in other people's stores or the smell of the coffee.

Wang Li found that the current coffee was not drinkable, so she planned to use the coffee and milk tea in the space. There were too many of them, so it would be better to sell them.

Wang Li worked hard for two months before she finished decorating the shop. If she didn't make money, she would lose money because the rent was expensive and the decoration was inexpensive.

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