Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 539 Even major overseas television stations are coming to interview them.

The two racked their brains, but they really didn't expect that this handsome man was actually the boss of Jiangshan Group.

Lin Shunan couldn't help but say, "You, you are Hu..."

"That's right, I am Hu Jiangshan."

Hu Jiangshan waved his hand and said, "When I was talking to them just now, I didn't reveal my identity because I was worried that they would make some unreasonable demands. I'm sorry, I even kept it from you."

Lin Shunan quickly shook his head: "It's nothing, Mr. Hu. I think you did the right thing. They are indeed... somewhat unpredictable. If they knew you were the boss, who knows what kind of trouble they would cause."

As she spoke, Lin Shunan glanced at Hu Jiangshan a few more times, feeling a sense of surprise.

So this is the legendary Hu Jiangshan. He's completely different from what I imagined. Not only is he young and handsome, but he's also so composed in his dealings with others.

Lin Shunan works for the Hong Kong government and often comes into contact with business elites in Hong Kong. The young scions of those wealthy families are generally frivolous. Even if there are occasionally those who are composed, it's all an act, unlike Hu Jiangshan who acts so naturally.

Hu Jiangshan used to have a bad reputation, but recently his reputation has turned around. Lin Shunan thought it was all an act, but after meeting him in person, she felt that he didn't look like that at all.

Hu Jiangshan checked the time and said, "Gentlemen, if there's nothing else, we'll be leaving now."

Lin Shunan and Hong Wei stood up and shook hands with Hu Jiangshan to say goodbye.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan was about to say something and leave when Hong Wei's phone rang.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Hong Wei recognized the caller ID as belonging to a superior official and said, "Boss Hu, please wait a moment."

Hong Wei answered the phone: "Ah, Minister Liu, yes, we're still at the hotel, talking to Boss Hu."

"Um, you mean... what? The FBC want to come to the island for an interview?"

"Oh, I see. I'll ask Mr. Hu what he thinks."

"Okay, okay, Mr. Liu, I'll pass it on. Understood. That's all for now. Goodbye."

Lin Shunan asked in a low voice, "Brother Wei, what's up?"

Hong Wei said, "The FBC also wants to set foot on Tenglong Island."

"FBC? The French FBC television station?"

"That's right, I'll ask Mr. Hu what he thinks."

Then, Hong Wei said to Hu Jiangshan, "Mr. Hu, there's something I want to discuss with you."

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "Yes, please go ahead."

"Here's the thing, a foreign media outlet wants to go to Tenglong Island for an on-site interview. I don't know if it's convenient for you."

"Foreign media? Which media outlet?"

"It's the French FBC television station."

Hu Jiangshan immediately understood.

FBC is a very famous television station on Earth; anyone who frequently browses social media knows it.

"It was originally them. So when do they want to come to the island for interviews?"

"They want to come during the rocket launch. They want to take some pictures of the rocket, and if it's convenient, they'd also like to interview you."

FBC is the most famous television station in France, and it ranks among the top media outlets on the entire planet, probably second only to a few media outlets in Britain and the United States.

Moreover, this media outlet is extremely skilled at filming, with a level of filming that can be described as top-notch. It is completely at the opposite extreme from media outlets in mainland China and is highly praised and even imitated by many netizens in mainland China, earning it the nickname "French filter."

Especially when filming large weapons and equipment such as warships, the difference in skill level becomes even more obvious, as there is both atmosphere and imposing presence.

Hu Jiangshan was puzzled as to how the media in France had obtained this news and even wanted to come and interview them on site.

Their contact through the Hong Kong government proves that their interview request was genuine.

Hu Jiangshan thought for a moment and said, "Why are they interviewing Tengyou Island? What is their purpose? I mean, our rocket launch is a commercial activity in Hong Kong, so why are they so concerned?"

Hong Wei and Lin Shunan exchanged a glance and shook their heads: "We don't know the specifics either. We just know that FBC is very sincere and very interested in space launches. They want to learn more about the Hong Kong space development market. They also said that they do not rule out promoting cooperation between the Teng Lung Island Space Launch Site and the French space agency in the future."

Hu Jiangshan thought to himself, "FBC TV is really too arrogant. They even want to promote international cooperation in space launches. It sounds a bit far-fetched."

To use a common Chinese saying, it's like "waving a tiger's skin to raise a big flag." However, the reason they came up with must have been quite sincere, as they really wanted to come and conduct an on-site interview. As for their purpose, it's rather intriguing.

Logically speaking, at such a critical moment, Hu Jiangshan should have avoided getting involved.

Hu Jiangshan just finished talking with people from international environmental organizations; things are really messy.

However, Hu Jiangshan then thought that this might also be a good thing, as it could enhance the international reputation of the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site, letting people in Europe and all over the world know that Hong Kong Island has such a launch site that can accept space launch orders from all over the world.

If Hu Jiangshan wants to continue operating the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site, he must accept more orders and ensure the healthy development of the launch site's operation.

In other words, even without the space launch orders from France, orders from other countries on Earth might come knocking on our door. After all, France's FBC television station has a very large international media influence, and it is essential to maintain good relations with them.

Thinking about this, Hu Jiangshan said, "FBC TV has already approached the Hong Kong government, so does that mean I can't refuse?"

Hong Wei quickly replied, "No, if Mr. Hu finds it inconvenient, he can refuse, and they won't find anything wrong with it."

Hu Jiangshan said, "It's okay, let them come. We can meet their interview requests. Anyway, I don't have any major secrets to protect."

Hong Wei quickly said, "That's great, thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Hu."

Hu Jiangshan chatted with Hong Wei and Lin Shunan for a few more minutes before leaving alone with Zhou Yue.

Hong Wei and Lin Shunan left the hotel lobby, got into the car, and started chatting as they drove.

Lin Shunan said, "This is incredible! Even the French media want to interview the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site. It's really exciting. Wei Ge, do you think this is a good thing?"

"Of course it's a good thing. It means that Hu Jiangshan, no, the Hu family is going to prosper. They're getting so much attention that they've already overshadowed the four major families."

Lin Shunan responded casually, but something felt off to her.

This involves international environmental groups, France's largest media outlet, and it's rumored that the United States might also send aerospace experts to observe. All these forces have converged on the Tenglong Island space launch site, creating a sense of undercurrents. In any case, the whole affair is extremely bizarre and strange.

The next day, the Starry Sky Glory team arrived in Hong Kong Island.

The team was led by Fang Xiaoya and Liu Chao. It is said that Peng Xiaojun would have come along if he hadn't had an important meeting to attend.

Hu Jiangshan invited them to his office in Central, where they held a meeting for several hours to discuss the launch time and procedures.

Finally, the launch date for the rocket was set, and a week later, the weather and other conditions were basically right.

During this period, Fang Xiaoya and Liu Chao will be working on preparations on Hong Kong Island, but they will spend most of their time at the Teng Lung Island Space Launch Site.

Although the rocket has been adjusted in all aspects, there are still some minor tasks that need to be handled.

Time is tight and tasks are heavy.

For such a large project, not a single mistake can be tolerated, otherwise it could affect the success rate of the launch and render all previous efforts futile. That evening, at the Victoria Harbour Apartments, Hu Jiangshan had just returned.

These past two days have been incredibly busy; Hu Jiangshan has been working non-stop, giving him the feeling of doing research in his past life.

Hu Jiangshan took a shower, then sat on the sofa and started using his tablet.

It's been a long time since I've checked mainland social media. It's essential to keep up with trending news, or you'll be left behind by this era. This is a valuable lesson Hu Jiangshan learned in his previous life.

To Hu Jiangshan's surprise, "Tenglong Island" actually became a trending topic on Weibo.

Of course, what's famous isn't the space launch site on Tenglong Island, but the ancient-style resort, which has already become a trending topic on the tourism section.

Thanks to the popularity of the TV show "Running Man" during the Chinese New Year, the Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort has become a huge hit.

Many people are collecting relevant information to find out if it is as beautiful as it appears on TV, or if it is a fake scene created using green screen technology, as rumored.

Previously, there was very little information about Tenglong Island, it was shrouded in mystery, and no one had even been there. But in the last few days, things have changed completely. Some travel bloggers and hotel reviewers have been invited to the island to experience the services, scenery, and facilities of the traditional-style resort.

The response was overwhelmingly positive, best described in four words: rave reviews.

These are bloggers who were specially invited by the traditional-style resort; they are all very famous and influential online.

After being invited to the island and experiencing it, they couldn't wait to publish blog posts, photos, and even videos, creating a wealth of visual material.

This naturally sparked a discussion on social media.

Hu Jiangshan clicked on a blog post that had a very high number of clicks, comments, and shares.

The traditional-style resort on Tenglong Island showed me what true beauty is, bar none.

The title is quite exaggerated, but the photos inside are very relevant to the topic.

Every photo is beautiful, exquisite, and impressive; they could easily be used as wallpapers. In addition to photos, the blogger also uploaded a video.

Hu Jiangshan was certain that these photos and videos hadn't undergone much processing; they were basically straight out of the camera, and Tenglong Island was indeed that beautiful.

The comments below are also very interesting.

The previous page was mostly filled with praise, though there were also some criticisms.

Wow, it's so beautiful! Is there really such a beautiful place?

"It really is just like the scenes in 'Running Man,' it's so beautiful, it makes me want to go see it too."

"Forget about it. This place isn't for ordinary people. I heard the accommodation fees are extremely high, costing tens of thousands of yuan per night."

"You're being naive. Tens of thousands of yuan is definitely not enough. That's a discounted price. These resorts are all about high-end customers and they're designed to attract the most discerning clientele."

“Ten thousand yuan a night is not unacceptable. Luxury hotels with three crowns on the South China Sea islands also cost more than ten thousand yuan during peak season, and some even cost more than one hundred thousand yuan a night.”

"That's true. There are plenty of rich people. As long as the location is good, there's no fear of a lack of residents."

"Is this place really that good? I suspect these photos are photoshopped."

"It's definitely not as good as advertised. These bloggers are paid to advertise, so we don't know what the real situation is like."

"What's the big deal? We'll find out when we have time to stay one night. Ten thousand yuan is a bit of a stretch, but we can afford it."

"Are you out of your mind? Are you crazy? Wouldn't it be better to spend over ten thousand yuan a night in a hotel and get a high-spec computer instead?"

At that moment, Hu Jiangshan noticed a different topic.

[Breaking News! The Identity of the Owner of Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort Revealed]

Hu Jiangshan smiled, surprised that someone was finally discussing this topic.

Hu Jiangshan's curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to know how people were guessing online. When he clicked in, he found that it was a direct leak of information.

The owner of Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort is none other than Bill Guise's daughter, Katherine Guise.

This revelation has also been widely discussed.

"I never imagined that Tenglong Island had such a prestigious background as a resort. It turns out it's run by the daughter of the former richest man on Earth."

"No wonder the resort is so beautiful. If I had the chance, I would love to stay there for a night and experience the highest level of resort service."

"This is the happiness of the richest man on Earth; ordinary people can't understand it."

"Wait a minute, isn't Tenglong Island a place for a wealthy family in Hong Kong?"

"Hey, it's a collaboration. The island is on Hong Kong Island, but the resort isn't."

"That's incredible. To be able to cooperate with the richest man on Earth is quite remarkable."

"Bill Guise is no longer the richest man on Earth."

"Even if he's not the richest person, he's definitely one of the top ten big shots."

Hu Jiangshan read several posts about the Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort, and most of them were positive. There were also some questions, but the questions were not very strong.

Everyone is curious about Tenglong Island, especially those from the middle class and above who want to experience it for a night or two.

If it's truly good, the resort's positive reputation will gradually spread, and then the resort's business will boom.

The world is not lacking in rich people, but rather in reasons that can make them interested. Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort has that potential.

From this perspective, Kathryn Guise has a good eye for business, as she acquired the management rights without hesitation.

Tenglong Island Ancient Style Resort is not only popular in mainland China, but also in Hong Kong.

The wealthy on Hong Kong Island are eager to book rooms.

Why do we need to find a way? Because the rooms are fully booked and online booking channels are closed. If you want to experience the place soon, you'll have to use all your ingenuity.

The next day, at the Dragon and Phoenix Tea House.

Yuan Caihua was having tea with Sister Hong and a few others.

Several wealthy women, including Sister Hong, were Yuan Caihua's good friends, or besties.

They would meet almost every one or two days, either to go shopping or to drink tea or coffee. In short, they were just killing time by doing whatever they had nothing to do.

Hongjie asked, "Caihua, is the resort matter settled yet?"

Yuan Caihua said with a smile, "My son is working on it right now, and he said it's no problem."

Sister Hong and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Sister Hong added, "That's good. I heard Mrs. Yang booked a holiday home on Tenglong Island. Oh my, she's so proud of herself!"

(End of this chapter)