He graduated from university in 1988 at a time of political upheaval in Myanmar, and settled into the family business. He learned to design jewelry, and traveled to Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, and mainland China to buy and sell gemstones.
1988 年大學畢業時遭逢緬甸動亂，他則承繼家業，到泰、港、澳及中國大陸各地從事珠寶買賣並學習設計。