Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 345: Extremely Popular, Rocket Launch

Catherine said: "Mr. Li, do you know the purpose of my visit to Hong Kong Island this time?"

"Yes, Ms. Gass, of course I know. Your people have already told me that it is to watch the rocket launch on Tamron Island."

Catherine nodded: "Then shall we take this ship?"

"That's right, we're going to take this ship. Going out to sea is risky, but this ship is fast, stable, and comfortable, and it can guarantee our safety."

"Then when can we go?"

Li Changxi replied, "We will be there in a moment. Hu Jiangshan's rocket launch is scheduled for two o'clock in the afternoon. It's still early, more than two hours away."

"understood."

"Ms. Gass, would you like some red wine? This is Romanee-Conti, from 1982."

"No, I don't want to drink red wine, just give me a glass of juice or something."

Li Changxi asked people to quickly bring out all the delicious food and drinks so that Catherine could choose freely.

Catherine likes the food from Hong Kong and other Chinese countries very much. She thinks it is much more delicious and tasty than Western food, and the flavors are also more diverse.

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning were really concerned about Catherine's well-being and took great care of her, fearing that she would be dissatisfied with something.

Catherine seemed to be accustomed to other people paying so much attention to her and fawning on her, and did not think there was anything wrong with it. This was the status and treatment of a superior.

This time Catherine came alone, as Bill Gates couldn't come because of something else.

In fact, even if Gus had nothing to do, he wouldn't come.

Because such a rocket launch is not a big deal, it is just so special because it happens on Hong Kong Island.

Gais was just curious about what Hu Jiangshan and his Tenglong Island launch site could achieve and whether they could successfully launch a rocket into space.

It just so happens that Catherine has time and is interested in visiting Hong Kong Island, so let her make this trip.

Of course, for Catherine's safety, Gus also sent some of his best bodyguards.

Catherine has another advantage in coming to Hong Kong Island, which is that her Chinese level is very good.

Although Catherine speaks Chinese with a slight accent, there is no problem with her choice of words and sentences. Even with some minor flaws, others can understand her.

The reason why Catherine can speak Chinese is actually because of the influence of her father Bill Gates. Although Gates is the former richest man on Blue Star and a top figure in the Lighthouse Country, he actually has a clear understanding of China.

Decades ago, China was not as strong as it is now, and it could even be said to be extremely poor. However, after visiting China, Gates felt that this country would definitely rise and might even be unstoppable, so he asked his daughter to learn more about China and visit more often.

As expected, Catherine listened to her father and developed a great interest in China, and even learned Chinese.

However, Catherine can only speak Chinese and read Chinese, but it is still difficult for her to write Chinese.

Guo Zhenning was still confused. He found another opportunity to call Li Changxi aside and asked in a low voice, "Why is Ms. Gass so concerned about the rocket launch on Tenglong Island?"

“This is possible…”

It was difficult for Li Changxi to answer this question. Bill Gates wanted to invest in the aerospace industry, especially the space launch site, but Li Changxi had not told anyone else.

Currently, only Li Chaoren knows more, and Li Changxi's father only learned about it through the last cocktail party.

Li Changxi had no choice but to say, "Mr. Gass is very interested in the aerospace industry. He heard that there is a space launch site in Hong Kong Island and that they are going to launch rockets. He was a little interested, so..."

"Just let Ms. Gass come over?"

"Yes, that should be it."

Guo Zhenning frowned slightly, with a thoughtful expression.

Although Guo Zhenning still felt it was strange and unconvincing, it was still a statement he could barely accept.

Moreover, Li Changxi may not know everything. Bill Gates is a big shot. Even the Li family in Hong Kong cannot be compared with Mr. Gates.

No matter what decision a super boss like Gais wants to make, he can't tell Li Changxi.

But then again, it was indeed surprising that Ms. Gass came to Hong Kong Island to find Li Changxi.

This shows that the Li family still has connections and influence.

Just then, Catherine stood up and kept looking outside.

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning looked at each other, and each walked over with a glass of wine in hand.

At this time, I found that it was very lively outside, and it seemed that a large number of people were pouring into the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier.

These people are of course coming to the dock to take a boat, but what are they going to do? Where are they going?

There seems to be only one explanation, and that is to go to Tenglong Island, otherwise there would not be such a large-scale voyage.

Guo Zhenning was already stunned: "What are they going to do? Why are they all here? Why are they making such a big scene?"

Kathryn said, "I think they were all there to watch the rocket launch, what do you think?"

Li Changxi said, "I agree. They should be going to Tenglong Island. Hu Jiangshan has spent a lot of effort to promote this matter. I guess it has spread all over Hong Kong Island. I heard that even people from Guangzhou and Shenzhen came here just to watch the rocket launch."

Catherine asked, "Can we see the rocket take off from here?"

Li Changxi was stunned: "I don't know about that. Maybe we can see it. Tenglong Island is not far from here, but it's better to go to Tenglong Island to see it more clearly."

"That's true. Rocket launches are more interesting when you watch them up close. They don't feel that much from a distance."

As mentioned before, Catherine's major was biological science, but she was also very knowledgeable about aerospace. She had been to the space launch site to watch rocket launches more than once, and had even gone to the vehicle warehouse of the Federal Space Agency of the Lighthouse Country to see a space shuttle that had been sealed for a long time.

Of course, the launch sites that Catherine went to were basically all in the Lighthouse Country, including the launch site of the Federal Space Agency and the launch site of SpaceX in Malak.

There are more and more people at the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier, and some people have already boarded their boats, started the engines and started moving out of the pier.

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning were both stunned.

They didn't expect the scene to be so enthusiastic. If these people went to Tenglong Island to watch the rocket launch, then the popularity of this event would be much higher than they imagined.

This is too scary!

If Hu Jiangshan's rocket can really go into space and launch successfully, it will definitely bring great fame to the Hu family.

At this time, Catherine said: "Should we set off? Otherwise we won't be able to get a good seat."

Li Changxi nodded, and immediately ordered his subordinates to notify the cockpit and ask the first mate to raise the anchor and set sail.

The Tenglong Island launch site is some distance away from Hong Kong Island. Although it is not far, it takes 35 minutes to sail there, which is not very convenient. Li Changxi's ship is not only extremely luxurious, but also very powerful. There are four main engines alone. If it is running at full power, the maximum speed can even reach knots, which is very scary and comparable to a military ship.

There are very few civilian yachts that can reach extreme speeds exceeding thirty knots.

Of course, if sailing near the coast and not in a hurry, there is no need for the Royal William to sail at full speed. Twenty-five knots is more than enough.

There are a lot of ships leaving the dock now, and there are even queues. This makes Li Changxi a little anxious. If he had known earlier, he would have left the dock earlier. Now it is the peak period and the ships are stuck in traffic. It is a bit embarrassing in front of Ms. Catherine.

Fortunately, Catherine didn't say anything, but just sat there quietly looking at the scene outside the window.

After about ten minutes, the Royal William finally sailed out of the dock and accelerated.

The Royal William was faster, larger and more imposing. Some smaller yachts quickly avoided the ultra-luxury yacht and let it sail away for fear of being hit.

At this time, Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning had no sense of superiority at all, because they were becoming more and more surprised.

Along the way, we saw many yachts and sailboats, and even quite a few medium-sized cruise ships sailing in the same direction.

Even when I went out to sea on holidays in the past, I had never seen such exaggerated scenes.

Guo Zhenning couldn't help but say, "Master Xi, Hu Jiangshan won't really succeed, will he? If he really succeeds in launching the rocket into space, that's not good news."

Li Changxi glanced at Guo Zhenning and said, "Don't think Hu Jiangshan is so powerful. Have you forgotten what kind of person he is?"

Guo Zhenning thought for a moment and said, "Hu Jiangshan is indeed not a good guy, but he has been acting very abnormally recently. Don't you think he has suddenly become powerful?"

Li Changxi remained silent. Although he knew that Hu Jiangshan had indeed become more powerful, he did not want to admit it.

Guo Zhenning then said, "Master Xi, do you think there is some expert behind Hu Jiangshan giving him advice?"

Li Changxi's eyes lit up. Yes, what Guo Zhenning said made sense. Why hadn't he thought of this possibility before?

Normally, it is impossible for a person to undergo such a big transformation.

Hu Jiangshan almost transformed from a super prodigal son and a big loser into a young and promising entrepreneurial elite. He even built such an awesome thing as a space launch site. He is so powerful and far ahead of others.

It would be difficult for Hu Jiangshan to achieve this level purely on his own ability, so there must be an expert guiding him behind the scenes, or maybe not just one person, but a team.

Li Changxi whispered, "Could it be that the Hu family found some powerful people from somewhere to give advice to this stupid son?"

"Master Xi, I think this is the only possibility. You can't say that Hu Jiangshan has really turned over a new leaf! How could it be possible for someone like him? I'd rather believe that a sow can climb a tree!"

At this time, Catherine said, "What are you two talking about? Can you share it?"

Li Changxi waved his hand quickly: "Ah, Ms. Gass, we are just chatting about some small things, not worth mentioning. By the way, have you been to Tenglong Island before?"

"Yes, of course I have. I went there with my father."

"Ah, so that's it."

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning looked at each other. They never expected that Bill Gates had also been to Tenglong Island.

Catherine explained that Tenglong Island was actually bought by her father Gus and later sold to Hu Jiangshan.

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning suddenly realized what was going on. No wonder Hu Jiangshan had picked up such a big bargain. They were envious, jealous and resentful that such a good thing had happened to Hu Jiangshan.

The weather is clear today and the sea is calm with almost no wind or waves, which means the weather is good and it is impossible that the rocket launch will be postponed due to weather reasons.

In less than twenty minutes, the Royal William had arrived at the entrance of Tenglong Bay.

The scene at this moment was even more shocking.

There were ships in front, behind, and on both sides of the Royal William. It was estimated that there were at least forty or fifty of them. All of them wanted to enter Tenglong Island, but now they couldn't.

Because at this time at the entrance of Tenglong Bay, there were several patrol boats of the Water Police Team blocking there.

One of the patrol boats was broadcasting through a loud speaker, saying that it was not yet time to open the bay and that ships would have to wait another half an hour before entering Tenglong Bay.

Moreover, the ships entering can only park in one area in an orderly manner and cannot move at will.

Because it is a safe area, there will be no danger due to problems with the rocket launch.

Li Changxi gritted his teeth and said, "There are so many rules. It seems that the launch can be successful."

Guo Zhenning said: "It's okay, just be careful. It's precisely because the launch may not be successful that we have to be more careful."

"That's right, that's the truth."

The two turned their heads and saw Catherine looking outside intently with a look of surprise on her face.

The two followed Catherine's gaze and found a volcano over there with a launch pad standing next to it.

Li Changxi had been here once and knew that it was a rocket launch pad. However, a rocket could now be vaguely seen on the launch pad, which was obviously an experimental rocket that was about to be ignited and launched.

Looking at it from here, Li Changxi found it very magical. Regardless of whether this rocket was reliable or not, just the fact that this thing was built and put on the launch pad was already incredible.

Li Changxi would never believe that Hu Jiangshan could really handle this matter.

At this time, Guo Zhenning said: "It looks good."

Unexpectedly, Catherine heard it and said, "That's amazing. That's a medium-sized rocket, used for launch tests. It's a bit luxurious."

A moment later, the Marine Police began to release boats into Tenglong Bay.

An area in Tenglong Bay is enclosed by buoys, which is roughly equivalent to one-third of the entire Tenglong Bay.

That means space is limited.

Moreover, the pier is now fully open, allowing some ships to dock, some people to disembark, and others to watch from the ship. After all, the number of people in the island's safety zone is also limited.

Before long, the safe zone of Tenglong Bay was crowded with ships at the dock, at least fifty or sixty ships.

The Royal William was able to secure a good position because of its fast speed and early arrival.

After all this trouble, it’s almost time for launch.

Li Changxi opened his laptop and discovered that a local Hong Kong online media was broadcasting live.

At this time, the camera is aimed at the launch pad. The rocket's fuel has been injected and is being preheated. Puffs of white smoke are coming out of the tail nozzle, which is very cyberpunk.

Li Changxi and Guo Zhenning both widened their eyes.

It's hard to believe. If Hu Jiangshan was just pretending and gave up the launch midway, it would be too real!
(End of this chapter)