"In those days, the South's shipbreaking industry was making money hand over fist. When owners went out of the office, they always had a pack of betel nut on them. Offering to share betel nut with their clients showed that the bosses thought them important." In spite of the high demand, supply was still limited, causing prices to rise across the board.
他對 1983 年間「4 顆 100 元」的盛況記憶猶新，「那時南部拆船業很賺錢，老板出門一定隨身帶一包，請檳榔表示客戶行情夠，」當時需求多、供應少，價格自然水漲船高。