Shenzhen to Macao Ferry: Smooth Exit from China?

We are finally leaving China and after a confusing process with the 144-hour visa it was finally time to leave. We had to go to the Shekou Port in Shenzhen to exit our way on a ferry to Macao. The exit wasn't the most smooth things as the 144-hour visa seems to stir some more confusion with the border officers, but ultimately we made it to the "Las Vegas of Asia".

We spent a short hour in Macao before we took a shuttle bus to HMZB where we got checked into our Hong Kong Express flight before taking the airport bus service. The interesting thing is that we were never charged (although it said lucky draw on the ticket whatever that means) for the bus ticket but were also given a refund coupon for it as well. Upon arrival at the airport, we were given the refund and we spent some time exploring the Hong Kong airport before speeding off to Manila Philippines.