In the era of fetal wear, she became the first socialite in Hong Kong

Chapter 268 Even if the lion asks for a lot, it depends on whether she is willing or not.

Fu Ziyan said she wanted to resolve the issue of the goods seized by customs, so she naturally wouldn't delay. As soon as she left the teahouse's private room, she instructed her assistant Meng Tiao, "Please help me make an appointment with Mr. Roland, the Customs Director of the Anti-Smuggling Department."

"Yes." Meng Tiao responded respectfully. She was not surprised by this order. Since the eldest lady had agreed to inject capital to control Chunhe Trading Company, the matter of customs seizure of goods needed to be dealt with urgently.

Fu Ziyan was not worried that Meng Tiao would not be able to make an appointment.

Although Hong Kong is still managed by the British today, with the rise of China, the power of Chinese capital is no longer inferior to that in the early years. As long as the core interests are not touched, there is a subtle sense of confrontation.

Furthermore, her father invested in several industries in the UK a few years ago. He has officials in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords who are on good terms with him. The interests are intertwined and complicated. These officials in Hong Kong will not easily offend him. All they want is an excuse and enough money.

Sure enough, just as Fu Ziyan ran to Fu's Building to enjoy lunch with her father, Meng Tiao came to report: "Miss, Mr. Roland replied that he is free this afternoon."

Fu Ziyan tilted her head. "Then let's make an appointment this afternoon. Please tell Qingqing for me that I'll go to Happy Valley Racecourse to find her after I meet the Director General of Customs."

"Roland? Did the customs give you a hard time?" Fu Qiyuan asked in a deep voice.

He'd been quite busy recently, and since Ti Ti was now an adult, he'd relaxed his control over her schedule to ensure her safety. He wouldn't interfere unless it was important, trying to give his daughter the freedom she deserved as an adult. Therefore, he didn't know about Fu Ziyan's investment in Chunhe Trading.

Fu Ziyan shook her head and told her father about her plan to invest in Chunhe Trading. "A 67% stake!" she said with a smile. "I figured all Chunhe orders would have to go through customs, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to tell Roland about it."

Fu Qiyuan's eyes softened: "Well, Ti Ti is great."

Despite her father's cooperation, Fu Ziyan was actually a little confused. "When I was little, I always thought I could be as successful as Dad when I grew up. But the reason I'm able to negotiate these small investment deals so smoothly now is basically because of my background. I either take advantage of others' weaknesses or tempt them with financial resources and connections. Dad built his empire on his own."

Fu Qiyuan smiled and tapped Ti Ti's forehead. "Why would you think that? Being able to properly utilize the resources you have is itself excellent. Many wealthy young men use their status and position to deal with the troubles they cause. Our Ti Ti not only doesn't cause trouble, she also invested in a high-quality project. The difference is obvious."

"Besides, it was only thanks to Grandpa's support that Dad was able to study abroad and get the starting capital to enter Wall Street. Being exposed to business from a young age helped him develop a keen sense of smell. Some things require more than just talent; learning and exposure are more important."

"Every generation in our family has grown up under the care of our elders. Shouldn't the connections, prestige, and status that Dad has accumulated contribute to your career? As long as you can use these resources properly, your future will be brighter and smoother than Dad's." Fu Qiyuan smiled gently. "You're so young, why are you worrying about trivial things? Give me back my smart Ti Ti."

Clever Ti Ti raised her chin slightly, regaining her spirited demeanor. "I'm not a mediocre person!"

Fu Qiyuan smiled and said, "Yes, you are the clever Queen Titti."

"Alright, Ti Ti, play for a while and then go to the lounge for a nap. When you wake up, go straight to see Roland." Fu Qiyuan patted his daughter's head. "Use the resources you have well and carve out your own path to success. Our Ti Ti's excellence is unquestionable."

"Dad, don't you want to chat with me for a while? You're actually sending me to bed!" Fu Ziyan's eyes rolled cunningly, and she was acting like a dramatic person. "They say that when a young eagle grows up, it must be released. Sure enough, now that I'm an adult, I'm no longer your beloved baby."

Fu Qiyuan nodded slightly, his voice neither hurried nor slow: "It's Dad's fault. Since Ti Ti wants to be with Dad, why don't you let Ti Ti handle the pile of documents in the office and let me see your current level, what do you think?"

Fu Ziyan took a step back instantly, with an accusatory look on her face: "No, I think I should listen to my dad. I'm going to take a nap~" After that, she turned and left.

Looking at Ti Ti who was "fleeing in panic", Fu Qiyuan chuckled.

*

On a September afternoon, Victoria Harbour is crowded with cargo ships.

Fu Ziyan, along with Mu Mu and two bodyguards, stepped into the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui and went straight into the meeting room on the top floor.

The secretary of the Director of Customs brought coffee and said, "Ms. Fu, please wait a moment. The Director will be here soon."

Fu Ziyan smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Just as the secretary said, within two minutes Roland pushed the door open and walked in.

Fu Ziyan stood up with a smile, her demeanor calm and composed: "Mr. Roland."

Roland shook hands with her with a warm and polite smile on his face, and the two hands separated as soon as they touched: "Ms. Fu, we meet again. The last time I saw you was at your birthday dinner. I remember that night was full of stars, and Miss Fu was the brightest and most dazzling moon among them."

In fact, Roland doesn't have a good impression of women at heart.

Even for the rumored second-generation Midas Touch Miss Fu in front of him, he only felt that this so-called accurate investment vision was a gimmick that Fu Sheng made for his only daughter. The real investment project must have been decided by Fu Sheng himself.

He'd seen this sort of thing happen a lot among wealthy families. Mostly, wealthy daughters and socialites would buy newspapers and media outlets to promote their musical and painting skills, cultivating a reputation as talented, elegant, and exceptional young ladies. Miss Fu's investment talent likely stemmed from the same source.

He thought so in his heart, but Roland did not dare to show it on his face.

He had earned his current position through extensive financial and connections, and Mr. Fu had good relationships with many of the British MPs. If he displeased this young lady, he would go back and tell Mr. Fu about it...

In the UK, where political parties are entangled, it might be difficult to easily replace a high-ranking official. But in Hong Kong, far from the mainland, as long as there is pressure from above and enough money to pay the Governor, removing him from office is absolutely possible.

In order to avoid unnecessary complications, Roland completely concealed his contempt in front of Fu Ziyan. Whether it was the handshake or eye contact, he behaved extremely politely and gentlemanly.

"Thank you for the compliment." Fu Ziyan smiled and said, "The weather is nice today. I think Mr. Roland will be able to see the starry sky tonight."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries to ease the atmosphere, the two of them got down to business.

Fu Ziyan smiled and said, "The reason I'm making this intrusive visit is mainly because my company has a batch of goods temporarily stored at the customs. I want to retrieve them now. Could you please help me approve an expedited process?"

After she finished speaking, she smiled gently and added in a calm tone, "Of course, since they're working overtime because of me, then the customs officers' overtime pay will naturally be paid by me." It was called overtime pay, but in reality it was a bribe. Although the Independent Commission Against Corruption had been established, some things didn't go so fast. To deal with this matter as quickly as possible, Fu Ziyan didn't mind spending a little money.

"Oh?" Roland smiled. "As a public official, it's my duty to serve the citizens. Miss Fu is in a hurry, so I'll have my people complete the formalities as soon as possible. I just don't know which company the goods belong to."

"Spring and Trade."

Roland's eyes twitched slightly: "I was out of touch with the news. I didn't expect this company to be related to Miss Fu."

Fu Ziyan looked up at him.

"This company has a lot of products, so checking them is already time-consuming. Plus, there was a sudden complaint about something being mixed in that shouldn't be there, so we're detaining them and planning to do another thorough check. This might take a little longer."

Roland's words sounded like an explanation, and he appeared selfless, but in fact he just wanted to increase the stakes and ask for more benefits.

In his opinion, Miss Fu was a real fat sheep. Although Mr. Fu was not easy to offend, it was customary to pay money before doing anything, so this was not an offense at all. As long as Miss Fu offered enough benefits, he would naturally not make things difficult and would definitely let customs release the goods immediately.

Fu Ziyan knew the hidden meaning of Roland's words.

There's so much stuff to check, and it takes a lot of time. Roland says it's done as quickly as possible, but that doesn't mean immediately. If it takes a few days... Trading company contracts have deadlines. If you miss the deadline, you have to pay compensation. The market launch is even more crucial. What's lost is not just the profit from a single order and the penalty for breach of contract, but also your reputation and credibility.

Although she is not short of money, she has no right to let others ask for exorbitant prices and treat her like a fat sheep to be slaughtered!

Fu Ziyan seemed to be casually turning the Bulgari sapphire snake ring on her right index finger, agreeing with Roland's words: "You are right, customs work requires rigorous and careful work, so it is normal that it takes a long time. Just like us girls' jewelry, it has to be meticulously crafted."

"I ran into my neighbor, Ms. Mo Shaolin, and her son who live in a villa in Repulse Bay, while shopping a while ago. I heard she had custom-made many sets of gemstone and diamond jewelry with the salesperson. She said she was preparing betrothal gifts in advance. After all, custom-made jewelry is time-consuming. If you prepare it early, you won't have to rush later."

Fu Ziyan smiled lightly and asked casually, "Bulgari jewelry isn't cheap, and Ms. Mo actually ordered so many sets. Mr. Roland, what kind of business does Ms. Mo run to make so much money? I've never heard of any major factory with the surname Mo, or is her husband the scion of some wealthy family?"

Roland tightened his fingers on his knees and looked at Fu Ziyan, who was sitting elegantly with her legs together. His expression was filled with fear, and the contempt he had for her in his heart before was gone.

Mo Shaolin is his mistress in Hong Kong...

But he kept it a secret, and no one knew about it except his trusted secretary.

How did Miss Fu know?

"Mr. Roland, are you feeling unwell? I see you don't look well," Fu Ziyan said with concern. "How about we talk about this another day?"

Roland forced a smile and said, "I'm fine. I just had a cramp suddenly." If Miss Fu, who had the upper hand over him, was allowed to leave like this, things would be terrible.

Fu Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I'm still waiting for you to urge the customs officials to clear the goods as soon as possible. If you're not feeling well, I don't know who to contact."

Whether this was true or not, Roland did not comment on Miss Fu's acting skills. He only saw one thing: Miss Fu was warning him that as long as he did what Miss Fu said, his extramarital affair, mistress, and illegitimate child would not be exposed.

"Don't worry, Miss Fu. I will supervise my men and have your goods counted as quickly as possible. By tomorrow at the latest, I will have completed the necessary procedures and delivered the goods to Huichunhe Trade."

Fu Ziyan nodded and smiled: "Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Roland. You are indeed an outstanding public official who serves the citizens and has excellent moral character."

Roland felt a little relieved after receiving the promise, and his smile returned to his original gentlemanly demeanor. "Thank you for the compliment, Miss Fu. I will continue to work hard in the coming days. If Miss Fu or Chunhe Trading Company needs any help, please let me know. Serving the citizens of Hong Kong is my job responsibility."

"Work is work, and I should pay the overtime pay." Fu Ziyan handed a check to Roland with a smile.

Her father taught her that it is useless to apply pressure blindly, and that she should give some sweet treats occasionally. Benefits are the most effective way to bind relationships.

When the door of the reception room opened again, Roland's secretary, Mu Mu and the two bodyguards saw the smiling faces of Miss Fu and Mr. Roland who were having a pleasant conversation.