While a lot of people are swoon by male lead Henry Golding, CRAZY RICH ASIANS do exist in real life! And coming from me who see all these from my four years in Beijing, I'm going to share what it is like to be the child/children of Crazy Rich Asian in China.
*Note: These are opinions based on observation.
A report from NY Times,
China’s rapid economic rise has turned peasants into billionaires. Many wealthy Chinese are increasingly eager to stow their families, and their riches, in the West, where rule of law, clean air and good schools offer peace of mind, especially for those looking to escape scrutiny from the Communist Party and an anti-corruption campaign that has sent hundreds of the rich and powerful to jail.
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1. Your parents are wealthy
Most of the members of crazy rich community are children of ultra rich people. So if you're ultra rich, your money comes from your parents, who are busy at work and won't have time for you. You may have your little business, but your parents still support you.
2. Your parents buy you a car, or almost anything you want(legally)
Not just any ordinary one, it must be special with a customized number plate; it should be either a Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls Royces, Ferrari, or all of them. Mercedez and BMW are a bit too old school.
...and YOU CAN ALWAYS OWN MORE THAN ONE CAR
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3. You don't look at price tags when shopping
Like how expensive can they be?
4. You travel with a private family jet
No queues, no waiting in line, and champagne provided
5. You don't live in your home country
Chances are you will be in the best school abroad, living in the best conditions, in the best education. Well, anything in caucasion countries are the best for your parents because they want you to experience a different world.
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6. Your job is to spend money
You don't have to work, you don't even need to clean the house, or cook. Because you can get everything done by employing a maid, or eat out at the best fine dining restaurant.
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7. You eat at the best restaurants
You want to get the best and highest quality of food, so it is obviously at a higher price too. But they are not very expensive for you.
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8. Your family have more than just money
Your father is most likely an active member in the political party and have strong power; Or they have connections to key people in the party. Or you have a friend in the political party and they can get certain things done for you easily, in return, they expect favors from you too.
BECAUSE IT'S WAY EASIER TO BE RICH WITH CONNECTIONS IN CHINA
9. You don't stay at every hotel though...
You either stay in one of the hotels your family own, or relax at the private island resort of a friend. It keeps the "economy" running within the circle. You have properties all over the world, and if you don't have one in that country, you buy one.
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Last but not least...
10. Private collections
Collections of diamonds, watches, jewels, hermes bag.. Because only the Ultra Rich can afford them
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Thats all from me, see you next time.
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