Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 643 Catherine casually tosses out a check for 100 million; this top-tier rich and beautiful woman is incredibly extravagant!

After listening, Catherine spoke almost without hesitation in her characteristic tone, which was both lazy and very certain: "Oh, is that all? That's easy to handle. I can give you the money you need first."

"Huh? You...you're giving it to me?"

Although Hu Jiangshan had a premonition, he was still somewhat surprised to hear Catherine say those words so decisively, almost without thinking.

However, as soon as he said it, he laughed and immediately felt relieved.

Given Kathleen Gates' wealth and resources, she absolutely has the right and confidence to say such things, and this is by no means just polite words or casual words of comfort; she can genuinely and easily come up with this amount of money.

Hu Jiangshan subconsciously waved his hand, with a touch of politeness and embarrassment typical of Chinese people: "This, this is too much trouble. How could I let you..."

"What's there to be embarrassed about, Mr. Hu?"

Catherine interrupted him, her tone still light, but her logic very clear: "I'm not giving you this money for free, I'm lending it to you! You can pay me back when you're better off. If you feel bad about it, you can pay me interest according to normal business practice. However..."

She then changed the subject, appearing very considerate and generous: "As for when to repay, it's entirely up to you. Repay it whenever you have the funds. I'm not in a hurry at all. Is that alright? Just think of it as a friendly loan with no fixed term and no pressure."

Looking into Catherine's clear and sincere eyes, Hu Jiangshan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He thought for a moment, then asked half-jokingly, "You, aren't you going to ask me if I'm short of Hong Kong dollars, or... um... Hong Kong dollars?" The exchange rate difference between the two is several times!

Upon hearing this, Catherine tilted her head slightly, a slightly teasing smile appearing on her face, as if to say, "What kind of question is this?", and asked in return, "Is it important?"

Hu Jiangshan was speechless for a moment, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, he shook his head with a helpless smile and sighed sincerely, "To you... it may really not be important."

Goodness, the difference between Hong Kong dollars and US dollars, which is tens of millions, may really just be a tiny difference in the number of digits for her.

For a top-tier heiress like Catherine, money might really just be a simple numerical concept; a larger number simply means more digits, without any real difference.

It just goes to show that when rich people solve problems, it's sometimes that simple, direct, and convenient—there's really no comparison.

"I only need Hong Kong dollars."

Hu Jiangshan quickly added, "It's not Lighthouse Yuan, that would be too much."

If it were in Lighthouse Dollars, the amount would be far too enormous, and he would be even more embarrassed to accept it.

"no problem."

Catherine readily nodded, and then naturally took out a checkbook from her unassuming but high-quality leather handbag.

She opened her checkbook, took out a checkbook, and then a fine pen. Almost without hesitation, she scribbled a string of numbers on the check, then gently tore off the check and handed it to Hu Jiangshan on the coffee table in front of him.

"Mr. Hu, do you think this amount is enough?"

Catherine's tone was as calm as if she were discussing the nice weather: "If that's not enough, I can write you another one."

Hu Jiangshan looked down at the check. When his gaze fell on the clear handwriting on the check, even with his current state of mind, his pupils couldn't help but contract slightly.

The amount on the check was clearly written as the number "1".

It was followed by a long string of zeros.

He counted it carefully; it was one hundred million Hong Kong dollars!

Hu Jiangshan was truly startled; his heart skipped a beat and almost jumped out of his throat.

He truly hadn't expected Catherine to be so generous, asking for a hundred million right off the bat!

This is far too generous and extravagant!
It feels almost unreal.

However, after calming down and thinking it over carefully, Hu Jiangshan immediately understood the situation perfectly.

Catherine's money was absolutely well-deserved; it was a real lifesaver!

Why do you say that?

Because his large-scale land reclamation project had a total budget of exactly 500 million yuan.

He had previously scraped together every last penny he could muster, but he only managed to raise a little over 400 million. Now, he was desperately trying to fill a hole of tens of millions that he couldn't seem to cover. He was in a real bind.
Well, now that Catherine has thrown in this hundred million, not only has it instantly plugged that fatal hole, but it has also created a surplus of tens of millions!

Suddenly, I have plenty of money. I no longer have to worry about the cash flow or live a frugal life. I can even set aside a large sum of money as flexible working capital to deal with other unexpected situations that may arise during the project.

Thinking of this, Hu Jiangshan couldn't help but secretly admire him.

Catherine is so thoughtful!

They've considered everything, even preparing working capital for themselves!
She truly lives up to her reputation as a genius girl from the Gates family. Her business acumen, vision, and generosity are simply unparalleled. You can't help but admire her!
Hu Jiangshan carefully put away the heavy check representing one hundred million yuan, placing it close to his body in his pocket. Then he looked up at Catherine with utmost sincerity, his voice filled with gratitude: "Catherine, I... I really don't know how to thank you enough! You've truly saved me from a dire situation and helped me immensely! Once my cash flow improves and I have more money, I will definitely repay you as soon as possible!"

Catherine simply picked up her teacup gracefully, took a small sip of the fragrant black tea, and said with a calm yet friendly smile, "Mr. Hu, you really don't need to take this too seriously, and you don't need to feel any burden. Aren't we close business partners?"

"Ah? Yes, yes! Close partners! You're right, absolutely right!" Hu Jiangshan nodded vigorously.

"So, isn't it only natural and expected that partners help and support each other?"

Catherine's smile deepened, her eyes clear and sincere: "Besides, if the space launch site on Tenglong Island develops better and larger in the future, it will definitely have a significant positive impact on our resort's business. In the long run, my investment might actually be a very worthwhile deal. Don't you think so?" "Now that you mention it, you do make a good point."

Hu Jiangshan nodded, but the gratitude on his face remained undiminished: "However, even so, I still have to thank you! You lent me 100 million yuan right away, and without any collateral or conditions. This trust and friendship is truly immense! I can only say, you really are..."

"Really what?" Catherine tilted her head, asking with a playful smile.

Looking into Catherine's seemingly expressive eyes, Hu Jiangshan hesitated for a long time before finally saying in a somewhat naive yet very serious tone, "You really are... the best, most loyal and close partner I've ever met!"

Perhaps it was because Hu Jiangshan's response sounded a bit silly, coupled with his complex expression of gratitude and slight bewilderment, that Catherine finally couldn't resist.

She burst out laughing, the sound crisp and melodious, like the wind blowing through a wind chime.

And you know what! Catherine usually gives off a slightly aloof, rational, and composed vibe, but when she smiles, she seems to be instantly illuminated by the sun. Her eyebrows curve, the corners of her mouth turn up, revealing her clean, white teeth, making her look exceptionally beautiful, full of vitality and approachability, creating an interesting contrast with her usual image as a business elite.

Hu Jiangshan stared at her smile, momentarily stunned, and a strange feeling stirred within him.

The two chatted casually about some light topics, rambling on and on, in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.

After a while, Catherine glanced at the exquisite watch on her wrist, then got up to say goodbye to Hu Jiangshan, because she would be taking a flight back to the United States early the next morning.

Although top billionaires like Catherine certainly own private jets and travel is extremely convenient.

Even private planes must strictly abide by air traffic control when flying internationally. They cannot take off whenever they want; they must apply in advance and strictly follow the approved fixed routes and time periods.

If the original time window is missed, it will be troublesome to apply to the relevant department for the next available time slot. Therefore, Catherine needs to prepare in advance.

After Catherine left Wolong Ice Room, Hu Jiangshan did not leave immediately.

He remained alone in the private room with the excellent view, leisurely enjoying the exquisite pastries and fragrant black tea on the table while admiring the incredibly charming sea view outside the window, feeling extremely relaxed in both body and mind.

To be honest, these days of not having to worry about anything and just enjoying the beautiful scenery and delicious food are really quite pleasant and intoxicating.

This private room is indeed in the best location in the entire "Wolong Ice Room". Turning your head and looking through the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window, you can take in the magnificent view of Tenglong Bay.

Under a clear blue sky, the vast blue sea glistens, and white sand stretches along the coastline. In the distance, you can see busy yet orderly dock facilities, with several beautiful yachts quietly moored in the harbor.

Such a tropical-style seaside landscape is rare even on the picturesque Hong Kong Island, making it truly unique.

A moment later, Feng Chao took a break from his busy schedule and strolled over again, chatting with Hu Jiangshan about all sorts of things.

Feng Chao seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, Young Master Hu, what are your plans for tonight? Have you decided where you'll be staying?"

Hu Jiangshan replied, "Didn't Catherine just say that she already spoke to the front desk and told me to go directly to the hotel lobby reception desk to ask? They should have already arranged a room for me."

"That's true, look at my memory."

Feng Chao patted his head, then half-jokingly said, "But Young Master Hu, in case—and I mean just in case—the front desk can't arrange anything, or the room isn't to your liking, and you have nowhere to go, I can arrange a place for you to stay!"

Hu Jiangshan raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his face, and asked, "Oh? Where are you planning to put me? It's not your staff dormitory, is it?"

Feng Chao deliberately winked and lowered his voice, saying with a wicked grin in a tone that only men would understand, "How could I! How could I let you, Young Master Hu, stay in a place like the staff dormitory! I'll definitely arrange a 'good place' for you! Maybe you can even stay with some beautiful female staff member? How about it, Young Master Hu, are you looking forward to it?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Jiangshan waved his hand, both amused and exasperated, and said with a laugh, "Get lost! Forget it! Don't bother arranging this special treatment this time. We'll talk about it next time, when there's another opportunity!"

The two joked with each other for a while and then burst into laughter.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan hadn't felt this relaxed and happy in a long time.

Lately, he had been overwhelmed by various things, and his nerves were constantly on edge. Now, he was finally able to put down his burdens for a while, laugh heartily, and feel much more relaxed.

After sitting for a while, Hu Jiangshan came out of the "Wolong Ice Room" and rejoined the bustling crowd of people in the resort.

Good guy!
Looking around, there were crowds of people everywhere, and the sounds of noise and laughter were endless.

Hu Jiangshan even felt that the number of people flooding into the resort today was probably more than two or three times the resort's normal reception capacity!

But on second thought, this is indeed a good thing. After all, it's an island carnival. The more people there are, the more lively and exciting the atmosphere will be, which means the event is a success!
Hu Jiangshan struggled through the throngs of people and headed toward the hotel's main building, located in the heart of the resort.

After finally squeezing into the hotel lobby, it was also packed with people.

Some people lined up to check in, while others gathered in twos and threes in the spacious rest area, chatting and laughing, or sitting or standing. Still others sat alone on the sofa by the window, quietly enjoying the beautiful view outside.

It's worth noting that the hotel lobby also boasts a fantastic view, arguably one of the best viewpoints in the entire resort.

Through those huge, bright floor-to-ceiling windows, you can also see very beautiful bay views.

Because there were so many guests checking in, the hotel front desk staff were clearly overwhelmed, their feet barely touching the ground, and fine beads of sweat were appearing on their foreheads.

This is completely different from the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere when Hu Jiangshan came before.

However, this also proves that the resort's business is indeed booming and thriving.

Just then, a staff member who had previously served Hu Jiangshan spotted him and immediately came forward with a warm and respectful smile: "Mr. Hu! You've arrived!"

(End of this chapter)