Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 644 Missed the carnival party, returned to port the next day with a backache.

Hu Jiangshan explained his purpose for coming.

The staff member immediately understood and quickly replied, "Understood! Ms. Gates has specifically instructed that! The room has been prepared for you! Please sit in the lounge area over there for a moment, have a cup of coffee and relax. I'll go get your room key right away, it'll be ready soon!"

As the staff member spoke, he quickly gestured to the waiter next to him to bring Hu Jiangshan a cup of freshly ground hot coffee.

A moment later, the staff member came running back, handing a beautifully designed room key to Hu Jiangshan with both hands, his tone even more respectful: "Mr. Hu, your room has been prepared. It's on the top floor of our main building, with the best view! Here is your room key, please keep it safe."

"The top floor?" Hu Jiangshan took the room key and asked with some surprise, "Is it the very top floor of this entire building?"

"Yes, that's right!"

The staff member replied affirmatively, "Ms. Gates personally instructed us to reserve the suite with the best view and the quietest location for you."

Hu Jiangshan had some doubts and felt something was strange.

Logically speaking, the best accommodation experience when visiting an island resort should be staying in a private villa with a private courtyard or terrace, which is more charming and relaxing.

No matter how luxurious and comfortable the rooms in the main building are, they still feel like standard hotel rooms, lacking a unique resort atmosphere.

Now that he heard that it was Catherine who had arranged it, he immediately realized what was going on.

Catherine must have had her reasons and considerations for making this arrangement; perhaps there's something special about that suite.
Since Hu Jiangshan didn't bring any large luggage, only a light backpack, he declined the staff's offer to lead him upstairs and took the elevator directly to the top floor with his room key.

To be honest, although Hu Jiangshan was the "island owner" of Tenglong Island, he hadn't really examined the hotel rooms in the main building in detail before. This was a good opportunity to experience them firsthand and see how comfortable they were.

The elevator arrived at the top floor smoothly and quickly. Hu Jiangshan walked along the quiet corridor with its soft carpet and soon found his room.

He placed the room card on the sensor area, and with a soft "beep," the door opened.

The moment Hu Jiangshan pushed open the door and stepped into the room, he couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly and let out a low exclamation: "Wow!"

It seems he underestimated the luxury and design of the main hotel rooms!

This suite has a very unique design, and it's not the typical square layout.

The overall space presents an elegant streamlined shape, like half of a huge, white seashell, full of artistry and futuristic feel.

Walking inside, you really feel like you're inside a fantastical seashell.

The most stunning feature is the huge, almost seamless, curved floor-to-ceiling glass window!

It's like a giant IMAX screen, presenting the magnificent Tenglong Bay sea view outside the window in a panoramic view without reservation!
Azure sea, blue sky, white sand, green trees...

All the beautiful scenery is on full display, creating a strong visual impact!
Moreover, the suite connects to a spacious private terrace furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and a small coffee table. Imagine enjoying a drink here in the evening while watching the stunning sunset over the sea – what a delightful experience!
Just as Hu Jiangshan was standing in the center of the room, immersed in this unexpected joy, looking around and admiring the luxurious suite that exceeded his expectations, a crisp doorbell rang out from outside the door.

"Ding dong."

Hu Jiangshan was a little puzzled. Who could it be?

Could it be that hotel staff are bringing welcome fruit or providing turndown service?
He walked to the door and looked out through the peephole.

This one look was enough to make him freeze instantly, his eyes widening involuntarily and his heart inexplicably racing.

Standing outside the door was none other than Katherine Guise, who had returned!
What made Hu Jiangshan's heart skip a beat was that Catherine's appearance at this moment was completely different from when she was in the tea room!

She had clearly just taken a shower; her long hair, which had been tied up, was now casually draped over her shoulders, the ends still damp with moisture.

She was wearing only a silk robe that looked very soft and comfortable. Although the style of the robe was not revealing, it perfectly outlined her tall and graceful figure.

The V-neck of her robe was slightly low, revealing her long, swan-like, fair neck and delicate collarbone.

A light, pleasant scent of shower gel, carrying a hint of moisture, wafted over and entered Hu Jiangshan's nostrils, causing him to subconsciously swallow.

Catherine wore a half-smile, an ambiguous expression, her beautiful blue eyes fixed on Hu Jiangshan. Her voice seemed a little more languid and hoarse than usual: "Mr. Hu, what's wrong? Aren't you going to invite me in? Or are you not welcoming your close business partner?"

"Welcome! Of course you're welcome! Please come in!"

Hu Jiangshan suddenly came to his senses and quickly stepped aside to make way, feeling that his tongue was a little tied up.

Catherine smiled and walked in with light steps.

As she passed by Hu Jiangshan, her arm seemed to casually brush against his arm. The delicate, silky touch was fleeting, yet it felt like a faint electric current, causing Hu Jiangshan's heart to skip a beat again.

Good heavens! Hu Jiangshan exclaimed inwardly, feeling the surrounding air temperature rise significantly and his throat become dry.

Catherine, this is clearly playing with fire! And those flames are about to burn her!

Hu Jiangshan followed Catherine into the luxurious penthouse suite.

As soon as she entered, Catherine naturally walked to the cleverly designed little bar in the corner of the room and reached out to open the built-in mini-fridge.

Goodness, it's overflowing with all sorts of things! Various brands of spirits, red wine, sparkling wine, and all kinds of beverages, mineral water—it has everything, a truly abundant selection. There's even a rather delicate-looking little cake in the crisper drawer.

Catherine turned her head, looked at Hu Jiangshan with a smile, and asked, "Mr. Hu, what would you like to drink? Red, white, or strong?"

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said casually, "I'm fine with anything, I'll drink whatever you like, I'll go along with whatever you prefer."

So Catherine took out a bottle of red wine that looked expensive, and two wine glasses.

The two sat side by side on the comfortable sofa in front of the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying the dazzling night view of Tenglong Bay while slowly sipping their drinks.

Moreover, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the two sat quite close together, their knees almost touching.

Once the drinks started, the conversation flowed freely, covering everything under the sun, from the operation of the resort to future plans, and from their own experiences to interesting anecdotes.

Gradually, the two started playing cards again, and it continued until the next day when it was fully light!

When Hu Jiangshan was awakened by the sunlight streaming through the gaps in the heavy curtains, he groggily opened his eyes and found that the seat next to him was already empty.

Catherine had left sometime earlier, leaving him alone in the room, so quiet he could hear his own heartbeat.

Hu Jiangshan rubbed his throbbing temples, a helpless smile on his face, and muttered under his breath, "They really left cleanly and neatly, without leaving a trace..." He tried to move his body and immediately felt a strong soreness and fatigue, especially in his lower back, which was both sore and swollen. His legs also felt like they were filled with lead, and he felt his muscles tighten and he was about to cramp up with the slightest movement.

He sighed inwardly, "Ugh, this was really exhausting, the physical exertion was too much..."

To be honest, Catherine is really amazing, beyond imagination!
Hu Jiangshan almost couldn't handle it.

Hu Jiangshan lingered in bed for a while longer to recover before struggling to get up, taking a hot shower in the bathroom, and feeling a little more refreshed.

He picked up his phone and glanced at the time; it was already past 9 a.m.

There was also an unread message on the screen, sent by Catherine more than an hour ago: "I've arrived in Hong Kong Island and need to rest for a bit. I'll contact you again when I get back."

Hu Jiangshan looked at the simple smiley face emoji, shook his head, and replied to the message.

After getting dressed, Hu Jiangshan felt a little hungry and decided to go to the hotel restaurant on the second floor for breakfast.

Actually, resort hotels of this level offer very convenient room service; you can have breakfast delivered to your room with just one phone call.

But Hu Jiangshan still wanted to experience the restaurant for himself. This was one of his personal habits or hobbies.

After all, the quality of a hotel is largely determined by the variety, taste, and dining environment of its restaurants, especially its breakfast.

He enjoys observing and experiencing a hotel's operational level through these everyday details.

This was Hu Jiangshan's first time visiting the hotel restaurant in the main building of the resort.

Upon entering, I was surprised to find that the restaurant was quite large and well-designed. It mainly consisted of two spacious dining areas, as well as an outdoor terrace dining area that extended outwards and was enclosed by a glass curtain wall, offering excellent views.

Hu Jiangshan picked up a plate, casually selected some snacks, fruits, and drinks that looked good, and then found a seat by the window.

This location offers a perfect view of Tenglong Bay and the ancient town in the distance, allowing you to enjoy breakfast while admiring the scenery outside the window.

From the restaurant's huge floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see the entire outline of the ancient town.

However, the streets of the ancient town look somewhat chaotic at this moment, probably a battlefield left over from last night's carnival.

Several disc-shaped group cleaning robots can be seen moving slowly along the street, automatically sweeping the road and sucking up any litter they can see.

In addition, several people in work clothes were performing auxiliary cleaning work next to the robot.

Looking at this scene, Hu Jiangshan suddenly remembered that there was supposed to be a grand carnival party and bonfire activity last night.

He had originally planned to go and join in the fun, to experience the lively atmosphere firsthand.

But then Catherine came into the room...

Well, what happened next was obviously more interesting and more energy-consuming, so the idea of ​​watching the gala was naturally forgotten.

"That's alright, the carnival activities should last for a few days, there's definitely more tonight, we can wait for Chen Yifei to come over and then have a good look around and experience it together."

Hu Jiangshan sent Chen Yifei a message saying that he would go to the hotel to pick her up in the morning.

After breakfast, Hu Jiangshan drove his convenient electric commuter vehicle to the island's infrastructure planning and construction center.

He needed to take advantage of his still-clear memory to make some final adjustments and confirmations to the detailed plans for the land reclamation project that he had finalized with the central computer yesterday.

Once the initial funding is in place and all conditions are met, this massive project can immediately begin the bidding and preparatory work.

Of course, he cannot leave Teng Lung Island and return to Hong Kong Island immediately.

Because he didn't have enough cash on hand to cover even a small portion of the project cost, he needed to go to the bank to cash the huge check Catherine had given him into readily available cash.

This is the foundation for all subsequent actions.

After working at the planning center for a while and getting all the details confirmed, Hu Jiangshan saw that it was almost time and set off for the dock.

He boarded his yacht, the Seahorse, skillfully started the engine, and slowly sailed away from the Tenglong Island pier, preparing to return to Hong Kong Island.

Before the yacht had completely left the picturesque Tenglong Bay, Hu Jiangshan noticed that several sightseeing boats full of tourists were slowly heading towards the Tenglong Island Resort.

Wow! This tourist flow is truly impressive, it feels like there are throngs of visitors!

If this trend continues, the existing resorts and ancient town facilities will likely face enormous pressure in terms of accommodation.

Looking at the busy waterway and the endless stream of boats in front of him, a thought suddenly popped into Hu Jiangshan's mind.

We could consider opening the underwater sightseeing tunnel that runs across Tenglong Bay.

It will definitely become a very attractive new tourist attraction, and the publicity effect will be amazing!
Hmm, that's a good idea. I can discuss it with Catherine when I have the chance. I believe she would be very interested in a project that could greatly enhance the resort's appeal and uniqueness.

The thought of Catherine involuntarily brought back memories of what happened last night.

I have to say, that feeling of complete relaxation and exhilaration was really great.

He subconsciously moved his still somewhat sore lower back.

When Catherine comes back in two months, we'll definitely have to take a good look back.

The Haima was quite capable and fast. Before long, Hu Jiangshan returned smoothly to the Pak Sha Wan Yacht Club Marina on Hong Kong Island.

He skillfully moored the yacht, then went ashore, got into his car, and drove directly to the bank's office in Central, Hong Kong Island.

In fact, given Hu Jiangshan's current client level and deposit amount, he could easily make an appointment by calling his dedicated account manager at the bank in advance to handle such a large check cashing transaction. The manager could then prepare the funds in advance, and he could simply sign the form and complete the transaction. Some banks even offer door-to-door service.

However, phone appointments often need to be made one or two days in advance, and the process can be quite slow.

Hu Jiangshan couldn't wait that long; he had arranged to meet Chen Yifei this afternoon.

Since it's on my way anyway, I might as well just go to the counter and handle it myself; it might be more efficient that way. I might as well get this done while I'm at it.

(End of this chapter)