Lee,
as far as everything not going as planned when living in China i have a few words on that:
when you first arrive it is a new,fun exciting time and after a short while it becomes frustrating
at times because as you know everything is different. language,signs,crowds,customs. but i will
say that after the local people see that your not a foriegner visiting but actually living here things
change. and believe me they do change. as they see you again and again they then go out of their
way to meet and talk with you. you start to make casual freinds and close freinds. and they try and
help you,teach you,advise you, and learn from you. and you will find that it is a really nice place to
live and work in. as far as business dealings, they are shrewd just like in any other country with the
exception it is all out in the open no hidden surprises. enjoy your life here with your wife and her family.
you will not regret it and if many other guys new what i know and Willy knows then the hesitation or
resistance to live here would be non existant. look me up when you and your wife have the time for
socializing and Sisi and i would love to meet the two of you. and if grandpa (willy) could get away he
and Angel i am sure would join also.
Ted