CATCHING A THIEF RED HANDED! IN MY OWN CHINESE HOME!

It seems you just can't trust anyone anymore. I have a story to tell and it is a doozy as I caught a thief red handed and you will never guess who it was. It comes in the second half of this video so stay tuned. The first is about me and what I am doing right now with my life here in Nanning City, China. Hope you can see I have changed and not sure if I like it.
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[@tivoaussie]

Hi Gweilo, I've been watching you for many years, and over the past few years my life has been running a lot like yours. My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer not long after Weifeng's and she finally passed away 3 weeks ago. Like you, I knew the end was coming and as I watched you deal with Weifeng's passing I knew what was going to lie ahead for myself. Watching how you dealt with helped me a lot to prepare myself, I owe you many thanks for the way you've opened yourself up, it has helped in ways you could never have expected.. Enough of that, I'm dealing with it okay, all the stuff that needs dealing with gets dealt with, I'm not full of gloom, less so than I expected, to my surprise, I'm 72, so a bit older than you, but (I suspect) not that far apart in our general thinking, We both like cats, which speaks highly of us, although I am catless at present. So here I am, a widower at 72, reasonably comfortable financially (yeah, I've got bucks in my jeans!) a British-born Aussie citizen, no living family at all,, no real friends (my wife and I were all either of us needed) and nothing tying me to anywhere at all. I happen to live in Tasmania, I retired here, lots of Australians do, but other than owning a home here I have no real ties. I could probably live out my days here happily enough, it's a nice house, great views, it was bought with the expectation that we would live out our days here, which is everyone's dream, of course, until brutal reality makes you realise that one of you will live longer than the other and what was perfect for two may be less perfect for one. I'm tolerably fit for my age, controlled hypertension, but I'm getting old, things could go wrong any time, but I don't feel worn-out yet, I get a pension that's sufficient for me to live comfortably in Australia and so probably nearly anywhere. (I don't mean luxury, just basic western standard). I've been fascinated by China for a long time, as was my wife, but sadly she was wheelchair dependant and so visiting China presented some difficulties. Other parts of SE Asia are interesting too, but I'm especially interested in China, they really seem to have hit on a magic formula that works for a large percentage of their population. I have a lot to think about. I know my wife wished me to do whatever made me happy, so there's nothing I can't do if I wish..

[@iamcanadianedmonton]

i am a 75 years old chinese canadian and I have traveled alone to china in last few years as my wife doesn't like to travel. if you are interested, I can meet you in hk and then travel together in china next year. if you are interested, let me know. thanks.

[@Gweilo60]

The only advice I can give is chin up and keep moving. It gets better with time and at about 6 months it becomes tolerable. It still creeps into my mind and it still hurts but not as much. Life does go on but you have to be strong and keep moving and doing things that you enjoy. I am lucky as I have my hobby of making videos and that helps me meet people. I am so sorry for your lose it is the worst feeling in the world. You made me cry.

[@Jed-pk6zg]

So sorry to hear of your loss. All the best coming my way buddy. I wish you better sailing in the days ahead my friend.

[@tivoaussie]

@@Gweilo60 I'm so sorry, it was meant to be an optimistic post, my wife and I had a great life together, nothing sad about it! I just have a whole new life ahead of me and it's quite exciting, nowhere I can't go, nothing I can't do. I was married for 44 years and of course I'll miss my wife terribly, but our philosophy was that life was for living,, I know she wouldn't want me to be gloomy or deep in mourning for her. I want to go to China, not necessarily to live there but to have a good look around, and the standard guided tours which concentrate on tourist sites (Great wall, pandas, terra-cotta warriors etc) don't really seem a good fit for me. I want to see the big cities, the urban villages, the remote villages, meet the people, sit around and "people watch" and the idea of a trip where every day is planned from the day you book doesn't sound appealing. Maybe our Chinese-Canadian friend above has the right idea, find another oldish guy like me with some experience of living or travelling in China and even better if they had some language skills and travel together for a while. Could be fun! I've had a look at Chinese visa sites and from a cursory look it seems like they need a confirmed itinerary and hotel bookings in advance of travel? Is this really right? It would seem to make the kind of "free wheeling" trip I'd prefer almost impossible. As I said in my original post, I have a lot to think about.

[@tivoaussie]

@@Jed-pk6zg Thanks, I'll do my best!

[@Dragon-gl1rw]

When a person lost the trust from a Chinese, it is very difficult to win back the trust. You shouldn't trust Liao Peng again.

[@JesseLee-jq8vc]

Get rid of him!.... He disrespected you and disrespected his own sister, Weifong. Most importantly, he disrespetced himself.

[@thankfulheart4266]

You’re a good man Gweilo60. You do what makes you happy go with the flow your lovely wife want you to be happy. Never be concerned what others are thinking of you.

[@walterchin8832]

The guy who lied and cheated you took advantage being that he is a brother of Weifeng is shameful. If he does that again you should kick him out of your home.

[@teatree6228]

But GL promised WF to look after Ping. I suspect Ping is a basic person and that is why he needs some one mature to look after him. Not every one has IQ of 90-100 Some of us are at 80-90

[@mingpoyang]

I think it is a big mistake PRC has not kept Confucius teaching from the onset. It explains why Chinese visitors abroad behave atrociously. Plus lacking what is right or wrong in family values.

[@teatree6228]

@@mingpoyangthis also in taiwan japan korea vietnam singapore- they kept confucius values- and worse crimes happen there

[@mingpoyang]

@@teatree6228 Japan and Taiwan both are deeply ingrained with Confucius belief regardless of crime rate.

[@glennw.4570]

​@@mingpoyangYours is a very astute observation. I also agree with you, 100 percent. I think that in the most simplistic terms, the teachings of Confucius are...Moral Behaviors. The result of not teaching children what is right vs what is wrong is: The Collective West.

[@danwelterweight4137]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how painful that must have been for you. Please stay strong. I hope your able to grow through your grief and be happy again.

[@phuongtu1999]

It is hard when you are alone. You are a strong guy we look up to for answers. Your sharing is very positive for the world. Thank you.

[@86laowhy80]

nice to see that you still have the dream of opening the bar.

[@henk7356]

Living & married in Guangzhou for nearly 25 years, I was in a similar situation to pay too much trust in my wife's brother. I gave him a very hard time when things got bust and after some time of his adjustment, he's the coolest guy around. He know's that I have no place for cheaters....

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Gweilo, Wei Fong left you all her money & property so that you will take care of her only brother. She knew her brother weaknesses that why she didn't left money in her brother control. Remember you did promised Wei Fong to look after her brother. So don't forget that promise. Otherwise netizen will look askance at you as a person. Doesn't matter what her brother did.

[@janicetone1624]

YOU MARRIED AN ANGEL. Don't Forget !!!

[@rantingcabbie7020]

I have been burnt so many times in buisness ventures and it’s made me unfortunately very untrusting person now….. Another great Vlog Thank you I’m finally back in China after 137 days away from the family Enjoying every minute while I’m back I LOVE CHINA❤❤❤

[@johnd3860]

You are a very honest and kind-hearted man. Best of luck to you for your business plan.

[@1hjehje]

Greetings from a fellow Canadian and I'm sorry to hear about your situation with your brother in law. My wife is from China and last year I was fortunate enough to visit China for the first time and spend a few months travelling with my wife and stepson. I had a great time and put on a few extra pounds as the food was great and the beer was cheap :-). There was lots to see and do and the people were very friendly and helpful. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for this video.

[@albback8176]

Your channel, along with Barrett, are among the first that I have seen since 3 years ago that have shaped my perceptions about modern China. I have since learned that geopolitics is a deep and twisted rabbit hole that one must always be wary of in navigating through, and truth itself serves as the map to finding an exit. Best of luck to your business aspirations, although I have heard that tariffs are on the way for some varieties of alcohol from Europe in short time.

[@dr.orlandoperez6763]

I have such respect for you you're an amazing man, thank you for her dedication God bless you. Best regards, Orlando. I hope to visit and maybe live in China as well. Was married for 23 yrs and I lost everything through a divorce I ahem learned a lot through your experience

[@johnli6782]

You're too kind. Let him know in no uncertain terms that there is zero room for crossing the line, ever.

[@joch1652]

Thank you for sharing. I am moved and in tear. Understand what you are going through. Hope you find someone to establish a long term relation.

[@John-yx6yz]

Hey Kurt, how about doing some community work every now and then. Think of it as networking...you might meet some nice people, you'll probably get a kick out of helping people, making a difference in someone else's life. Local English tour guide perhaps.

[@gusanasso]

by the way, learning chinese is a need. i am 63 years old living in Dalian doing homework every day to improve my chinese. good luck, should i meet you we will drink some icecold beer together!

[@MicheleDiBiase-wd4sh]

Something I also learnt in business to my cost that you never enter a partnership when the other party has less capacity to fund and does not share your moral compass

[@lynchlee7207]

在这个年纪就不要随意的投资了，每个行业都需要一定的门槛，把钱投资一些稳定的收入上面，不要风险投资了。

[@theresaleung823]

Sorry to hear this. You do what you have to do. Good luck on your dream to open your bar?

[@serriajohn]

You should go around and see if there are any vacant shops near Guangxi University. Location is important. It is best to have two floors. The first floor serves coffee, cocktails and cakes. The second floor is an English corner on Saturday night, international students on Thursday night, expatriates on Tuesday night, and so on... When more international students or expatriates come to the store, you can arrange weekend activities such as day hikes or picnics. Opening a store is never an easy task. It must be carefully planned to meet market demand.

[@aricchan7062]

investing in a new business now is far more difficult than that in years ago in mainland China, just lying down to enjoy your life maybe the best choice now...

[@tkyap2524]

The lying was a disappointment. We empathise - trust is difficult to have. We hope you're able to find the right person to partner with.

[@JJ_cl83]

..... When up and running you good also do 'live streams' from the bar, having adhoc chats with the patrons would be interesting... you might be able to craft a unique way forward for your youtube channel by doing this, really wish you good fortune with it!

[@Gweilo60]

That is the idea yes

[@denisjdelgado9657]

Good luck on your new venture!, Too bad Im in Guangzhau or I will definately join you on your venture!

[@willchu]

You should start a Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprise aka. WFOE. It's not a visa but a business permit. It also grants you a residence permit so you can actually legally live in China and not need to do visa runs every 6 months. 👍

[@sct4040]

Kirk, you should go pay the condo fees from now on. Don’t rely on him and always get receipts. Use google translator or something similar.

[@HungNguyen-bf8qs]

Hi Gweilo. It has been hard for people who love Weifang and you to see her gone. But it is also good to see you slowly back to your normal self, one day at a time, unique and cool. As an auditor dealing with people who cheat and lie all my life, please don't give your brother-in-law any other chance, just give him a polite Adios and a firm one. People like that never change. Before you hire someone, or have a partner, you must have a system of internal controls. In my profession, it's a big no no, when you rely on anyone's integrity. We call that a weakness in the system. Once a person is corrupted by this weakness, he is corrupted forever. Human nature is like that. Only someone who loves you unconditionally and vice versa can be trusted. Even a brother can cheat you if his wife advises him to do so.

[@linkan4738]

I am sorry to learn what happened to you. I agree with you and the decision you made. Don't give up. Keep up your spirit and value. It is really sad that your trust has been shattered. Stand tall and maintain your values.

[@gusanasso]

WEIFONG`s brother gives you with his invitation letter the permit to stay in china. now you need a new reason. You are smart, so you become businesspartner, which allouds you to stay in china too. hope you find a nice person with good intention. there are so many small restaurants running in the city, many open new after covid. not every one will be successful❤

[@HuatulcoGuy]

My best friend in the world betrayed me many years ago and stole money from me. He acted like it never happened. I never talked to him for more than twenty years. Then he messaged me out of the blue one day and I found out it was because he was down on his luck and needed money. I guess after his family and friends turned him away he thought of me as his last hope. Shortly after I refused him he ended his own life. Maybe I'm a horrible person, but I never shed a single tear. You can't steal from people who show you kindness and expect everything to be OK! There are a lot of narcissists out there who think it's OK. Always test the people you want to let into your inner circle.

[@LifeIsThePrayer]

Being openly vulnerable comes from emotional integrity and courage. There’s nothing so appealing as authenticity. Warm wishes from a fellow Canuck.

[@roypearce-ne6dn]

Spent the evening near the bridge behind you having a “picnic “with several friends one evening, great way to spend an evening and even saw some fire flies…

[@copperacg]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kirklandday]

I hope Weifeng's brother will use this as a lesson for the future. Stay in good spirits Kirk. Good luck with your bar.

[@tinysherpa7180]

You can't stop it but too many people have the fantasy of running a bar/restaurant don't do it unless its in the family.

[@johnbrown40639]

You did the right thing. It’s so kind of you to take care of laoping, though it’s really not your responsibility. I always felt doubt about this arrangement, and now feel so sorry that he misplaced your trust. It’s the right thing to let him work himself instead of relying on your support and doing nothing. Wish you the best!

[@tommysong8463]

Don't take it as big deal. It is very common that a brother in law from wife side rip money off from the husband. Actually, we always joke about that a husband has to take care of both wife and her younger brother. You should pretend not noticing this behavior instead of cry out loud. It must be a shock for you, but not a big deal in Chinese culture. Your wife must secretly gave some pocket money to her brother to show that she married a good person. It is called show love to your family and made them proud of you. The person that try to persuade you going into business is your real enemy not your brother in law. As a immigrant now live in Saskatchewan, I have to warn you do not open a business in China. The risk is not what you can understand as a foreigner. You will easily loss all your life saving or even get into trouble with local gangs or government officer.

[@rapidrainc9318]

Thank you for your brave and big heart to share some tough experiences with people Mr. K. We all know that just like just about anywhere else in this world, China sure has plenty of people who are dishonest, would try to take advantages from others inappropriately, and foster unhealthy mentality in life etc. If you had the opportunities and the ability to allow lao pin (is that the person?) to learn and become a better person, more power to you. If L. P. does not have the ability to learn to become better, well too bad for himself and those who might once had the mind to give him some opportunities to change, you already know how to deal with those types of behavior or thinking, and there is also plenty of people in China who want to be as honest as possible, can appreciate your style and thinkings, and will be interested in working with you too. I bet there is plenty of people who have learned about your life both in China and other parts of the world would wish you good health, good fortunes, have the chances to meet more kind and caring people, and find more happiness too. Stay well and healthy.

[@AnunakiAtlantis]

Why you not think again? What is Wei Fong neeed you become at the rest of your life?. Is she can be happy when you become bad person or keep become a better person ? If you love her, you should keep fullfil her hope to you to keep become a better person

[@williengchinguan178]

I've the same idea to have a cool pub with pool table. A place where like minded senior people can share stories & tall tales. A place where there is a sense of belonging & to idle ourselves into the twilight years. Great idea.

[@yaphinchin1589]

👍 totally agreed to new venture..lets known locaction when in business. 😀 🎉

[@danpierce37]

I agree with your comment about a person that has nothing invested can not be trusted...very well said. As a new subscriber, I didn’t like your anti America content but do enjoy your Pro China content as I have lived on and off in Shanghai for the past 12 years and met my beautiful wife there as well. You do need an open mind to enjoy China in terms of culture, people, and food as it is way different than the West. I have recently traveled to Qingdao and, as a beer lover myself, you would be in heaven there. Have you ever posted any video content from Qingdao? The beer in the bag was amazing and they even give you a straw!

[@JJ_cl83]

Kirk, your bar idea sounds fantastic! It's an awesome way to bring the best of Western and Canadian culture to Nanning. Just picture it-Canadian craft beers on tap and hockey nights, to boot!!.... There's got to be some hockey fans in a city as big as Nanning, even if they never see ice, right? It would definitely be a hit! Plus, you'd no doubt make some great friends and create a unique social hub. Best of luck with this venture! 🍻

[@denismoreau3646]

It’s always hard to find an honest person. People are so caught up in the social media world and wanting to be something that they can never be. It’s definitely a dog eat dog world. Keep strong and rock on. Life is a journey and a roller coaster ride we just need to follow our gut instinct to when it’s time to get off. 😊

[@kleek2217]

I appreciate your comments and your candor. I know that loss is such a huge thing for us humans. Loss of a person for sure, but even loss of a job, loss of expectations, loss of most anything that is a big part of your life. And the depression such loss brings is not always expressed by just sitting in a room sobbing. Lots of time It is more of what you have seemed to experience lately. I'm sorry that you are going through such a painful life change. When I unsubscribed I did not take all this into consideration. I just was not comfortable with the new direction. The new you that seemed more party and less heart, if you will. I like what you said today about WeiFong helping you learn morals and to be a better you. And that you recognize now you have been trying to just stay afloat emotionally and figure out what is next. I can relate just a little. I've had some recent huge life changes also and it has been tough at times. Finding your footing, and your sense of purpose can be challenging sometimes as you grow into the new life. The new you. I'd give you a hug if I could. Thank for the honesty.

[@VanoinRussia-hj5sf]

Fascinating story. Thank you for sharing your life and ideas, more interesting than a TV series. Perhaps lao ping is not a thief, just used to getting money from his sister or ex wife? Sometimes due to upbringing one sibling can have expectations they get and get, the other sibling (and various partners later in life) gives and gives. Overall might be life energy, you were not good, met a person who was good and you became kinder, now life energy is bringing you back a bit to prepare you for your bar opening. Speaking about the bar, maybe Daniel dumbrille can recommend someone? He must have a reasonable business network

[@TkyoSam]

You have a lady who works the register in your store. You catch her stealing and she begs you to not fire her, what do you do? Well, you fire her. Cause this isn't the first time she did this. This is the first time you just caught her doing it. Make sure you have all your ducks in order. People that leach like your brother in law have probably been stealing from you for longer than you think I bet. And when people who are like that get their free ride taken away from them and instead of trying to do better they just try to attack the ones who decided to not take their crap any more. Make sure you have some good Chinese friends to get your back if he tries to pull some crap Kirk. Keep staying positive dude. We still love ya.

[@Gweilo60]

Oh I understand and am on top of this.

[@JustZenNg]

Laopin been living in his cocoon long enough. Is time for him to come out. Now he got a job, got a step out. Seen some commence, but he 'll learnt from his wrong doing. Very complicated in business, even between families. Trust on your own hard work. When Laopin lives on his own feet, he will be very grateful to you.

[@Britt-r4y]

Hello Kurt, I enjoy watching your videos and your outlook in life, working in the medical field I understand what you go through with your grief, keeping yourself busy by making videos and/or starting a small business that you enjoy are the great way to over come your grief and life in general. I was a born and bred product of China, live in USA for the pass 30years, have not yet been back to China, planning to visit next spring, thinking about do some investment, interesting in partnership with you for a bar business if you are interesting. Thank you for putting yourself out there and making the interesting and enjoyable videos!

[@tvguy4600]

Relatives, siblings and even children of yours could be disappointing. You are a very lucky guy already because you have found weifong ! I had the experience of registering for a business certificate for a tiny shell company in Shenzhen. The procedures to deal with the tax authority and the bank are so, so complicated . After 10years, I decided to formally close down this company, and it's so excruciating to have the business closed down as well. All the rules and regulations, taxation complications , I do not know how hard it would be if my company was of a larger size .,😬

[@cathywoodward6171]

I am so sorry for the experience of you being robbed. I can feel how hard that it is to deal with people that you can't trust.

[@saidrashidrashid2488]

What happened to all her guidance and teaching? All gone? How? You loved her and must cherish her by remembering her worth. Following a good path. Surely with her you had your friends and closed ones. Being an angelic person she was she must have instilled her beliefs to them. You ough to hold yourself together. Follow the right path.

[@zuofeiwang6657]

Install security cameras. No matter where you go, it can alarm you at any time.

[@lordumas]

You did the right thing Kirk. Trust, but verify.

[@pbasswil]

Since we Canadians watch a ton of American media, we don't easily distinguish a mainstream American TV accent from our own - they both just sound North American to us. But this guy's accent was immediately recognizable to me as a Canadian one (as different as it is from my own Montreal accent).

[@babc97]

Hi Sir, your loved wife has gone, you shouldn't thalk about "money related things" with her relatives , that's a rule you should follow as you're a foreigner.

[@yndiiatecow2536]

😂😂😂 gweilo got scam by his own brother in law. Once a thief is always a thief... I guess when he got a job, believe me oe not he learn his lesson. But be on guard. ..

[@Gweilo60]

You bet I will.

[@ssenh]

Kirk, I am no business expert. One thing I do know is money can corrupt anyone. You know what they say, "when the cat is away, the mice will play". It's a shame Lau Ping is biting the hand that feeds him. I am glad you caught him early and put an end to his shenanigans. Anyway, good luck with your ventures.

[@Gweilo60]

We have come to an understanding and all is ok in my world.

[@drspahkle]

You’re wise and has been around the block. I’m sure you’ll figure things out. With your roommate and your possible pub project, or anything else.

[@mingpoyang]

Hope you could open a bar like Cheers with someone similar to Shelley Long. Your evenings would never be lonely again.

[@zimuli3549]

In any case, I hope you always pay attention to safety and good attitude. 加油 ！

[@cyrilpeterlee1]

Hey buddy, nice idea to start a bar, you could also do a hostel along side, tourism is booming, if not the foreign tourists the locals are enough, its not too late to start learning pudung language, i know how lonely it is now for you. But i know for sure if you're idle ,it the devil's workshop. I was there in China a few weeks ago , and loved it. Travelled to Kunming, Dali , Lijiang and Chongqing. Wanted to do zhiangjhaji but lack of time couldn't. Peace out.

[@anthonymathews3872]

The base line is, do not trust anyone. The line starts at zero and slowly builds up over a long period of time. The more well off the person you are dealing with, the more like they will 'stiff' you, one way or another. The worst kind of dishonest person or thief is a family member.

[@RealKevinChan]

I'm sorry "trust me, trust my xxx" didn't work out this time, but I like how you handled it.

[@WORLDPEACE2628]

Always be on guard when it comes to business and money......money corrupts people........please stay focus and stay strong! You can always be a better person regardless! May God bless you!

[@praonomchinnok2415]

We living in times where Kindness is seen as Stupidity..... sorry to hear it ......again and again .....greetings from Koh Samui south Thailand ❤ ..... Head up Gweilo 🎉

[@user-uf3sr9dt6c]

晚上好~Kirk 。

[@davidlindburg1921]

True what you said of Weifeng: the right partner encourages you to aspire to be a better person, likely you'll never find anyone like that again simply because there aren't many. As Thomas Hobbes said 'life is nasty, brutish and short', if you can find someone that put up with you, be supportive... your best friend, makes life a heap easier, sharing the load of life, having another's perspective and counter your worst tendencies. Can't pick your relatives, tough break being pushed to the hilt, dishonoured his sister. Lucky you had what you did, not so lucky now.

[@zhugeliang3905]

This brother-in-law of yours has no honour & disgraced himself. He will do it again and people don't do things just once. What if he does worse things next time? Tell him to move out for your own safety.

[@saltnic2962]

Don’t say it’s never gonna happen. It will happen just gotta stay positive & go make some new friends. 💪

[@spidermann1256]

Sorry to hear you were taken for a ride by your bro-in-law. Perhaps reach out to Daniel Dumbrill for tips & advice on starting a club.

[@sootuckchoong7077]

For me, worse. It's my own brother borrowed and promise to pay back. Giving me bounced cheques and until now, only given back a tiny bit. I still try being his brother, but it's so very different from before.

[@danthaman5230]

Daniel Dumbrill has a Chinese wife and kids to take care of his legal status into the future.

[@barton613]

Hi. Gwilo. Nice to see your new video. I am a Chinese New Zealander who is currently living in Guangdong province. I speak both Mandarin and English as native speaker. I am an adult English teacher in Guangdong province. I want to join your project to establish a club in Nanning city. I think I am ideal for you.

[@Gweilo60]

But you dont live in Nanning?

[@barton613]

No. Sorry. Maybe there is someone who may help you in Nanning.

[@alowens9000]

You claim to be a native Mandarin and English speaker and yet you should of understood that you’re not in Nanning so why bother trying to hook up with Kirk? Just that alone shows you’ve got no common sense to take part in any business matters. You’re very dubious mate!! Something is fishy about you.

[@thepunggol21]

Sorry works when a mistake is made but not when trust is broken. So in life, make mistakes but never break trust. Because forgiving is easy, but forgetting and trusting again is sometimes impossible. You can't trust a man, especially your brother-in-law, who has nothing to lose.

[@danstenis660]

Only problem with the Western restaurant business is that Chinese people don't know how to cook Western foods. You would need to be involved with how to cook the menu. And it would take at least 3 workers to run a small restaurant.

[@Quartermaster_Veteran]

Don't feel bad about the Philippines, many a man have been tempted to that lifestyle! I've been to Pattaya, Thailand twice when I was a younger man. Surrounded by temptation makes it easy to lose perspective! Good luck to you on your business venture!

[@HanC.]

Listen Kirk, we know you are hurting. But, when we try to warn you (because we care) you say the old hags don't want me to have fun. That hurt.

[@tyme5837]

watch out for scammers

[@10lauset]

Youse pays yer monies, youse takes yer chances. Good luck. Cheers from Edmonton.

[@grandwonder5858]

As soon as all the China haters saw the title of the headline they came flooding into this video to watch it! “Ooh he said he caught a thief in China! This is the kind of dirt about China I’m looking for!” said the China haters! Otherwise, they would stay clear of Kirk’s channel!😝

[@Luming-di9rf]

While conveniently ignoring the rampant crime in their own country.

[@user-vh2ug4up1k]

Morning Kirk 🎉🎉🎉

[@dane11]

Ask Daniel Dumbrill.

[@dane11]

Have you asked Daniel yet

[@wlim1260]

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I know someone who did business in China and did very well. But he also said that China is a very cut-throat place to do business, you have to watch your back all the time. You're an outsider with no real strong ties to anyone there now that your wife is gone. You need connections, guanxi to survive and you don't have it and aren't in a position to develop it. If you did, you wouldn't need to do this video asking for investors. It would be a real risk for you to go ahead with the bar. If you do it, you need to make sure you have a foolproof exit with cash that can't be touched.

[@edukid1984]

Yeah, doing business in China is not for the faint hearted, even more so when the business in mind is without a big moat (like some fancy tech or new product offering filling a blue ocean in China). It's hard not to be cut-throat - there's too much competition. China can be more capitalist than anywhere else when it comes to private enterprises.

[@jupplut6159]

I always trust my friend and family, but if any of them abused my trust, they are out for goods.

[@thomasr53]

What goods will they be getting when they are out?

[@peterjol]

It sort of reminds me of the american sitcom called 'two and a half men' where the fairly wealthy guy had his poorer brother and his son living with him (and sponging off him.)

[@linus631]

Gweilo, Learn to forgive and forget! Trust me, you be happier than way! ❤😊

[@praonomchinnok2415]

😂 forgive yes ....forget never 😂

[@vangpham2514]

Weifong would turn her grave over knowing her own family member did such an embarassing act. in Chinese culture, it is very much a loosing face situation.

[@hongluong3427]

Yup the brother would be having more then just a warning, maybe a slap or 2

[@cato.hermansen]

It sounds to me like you are going through a grieving process, this process is different for everyone. Take the time you need, it's going to be fine :)

[@Mr-Tony-888]

Everyone suffers and reacts in different ways. good luck.

[@ubermenschen3636]

You need to teach your roommate the virtues and morality that Wei Fong had taught you. Starting point: he should rent his own apartment

[@cale7306]

Unfortunately, this is not uncommon among poorer people in Asia or even around the world. My parents, who are Asian, were lied to several times by relatives back home when borrowing money.

[@richardmoskalyov8503]

Damn, Lao Ping out of all the people?

[@msbrownbeast]

A dead-beat brother in law.

[@sampanvikingonchina2613]

Re your opening comments - Its called grief Kirk, it takes a long long time ......

[@raygan777able]

Dun forget a one night standup for whoever is up for the challenge. Once in a while invite a real standup.

[@ujohnmike2293]

Aiyah, just live-on ,,,,,,,,, take-in stride, all. Stay healthy ( U ok, here ),,,,,,,, rest, just take it easy, relax ,,,,,,,,, coooool.

[@andyxperia1068]

I suggest you to start from a small bar. Slowly increase it once you do well... Don't jump into a big thin.. You may not be able to handle it and could you to failed.

[@koryhaggert2848]

That river walk reminds me of Changsha