Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 568 Hong Jie's Provocation from an Old Acquaintance
After disembarking, the group crossed a charming wooden pier and entered the dock facilities.

The wealthy ladies were stunned by the facilities and the surrounding scenery, speechless with amazement.

With a background like that of a wealthy woman, where hasn't she been?
They can go anywhere on Earth whenever they want, as long as there's an airport and they can travel by plane.

They had seen all kinds of beautiful scenery, but they had never seen such beautiful, even breathtaking, island scenery.

Furthermore, the dock itself is extremely beautiful in design, with a unique style and layout that wealthy ladies have never seen before.

It's purely antique, authentic ancient architecture.

Anyone with expertise can immediately see that the building uses mortise and tenon joints throughout, and even those who don't can still notice that it's unusual, as there isn't a single rivet visible anywhere on the building's surface.

The layout of this dock building is like a semi-open garden, with a seawater fish pond to look at, and pavilions and towers are all available.

It's like an ancient seaside garden.

The wealthy ladies' exclamations of praise were endless.

Wow, this place is really beautiful!

“Have you ever thought about how difficult it is to build such a structure on an outlying island?”

"That's right, the cost must be very high! Several times that of Hong Kong Island!"

"This design is brilliant! Who did you find? It's so retro and exquisite, you can't see a single flaw."

"It must have been designed by experts in ancient architecture from the mainland."

"Have you noticed that it's not hot at all in here? Is the air conditioning on?"

"Probably, but won't that consume a lot of electricity?"

"That's true, having the air conditioning on the island like that is truly extravagant."

"Caihua, Ah Shan is really capable. He managed to become such a good landlord without making a sound."

Not only were Sister Hong and the others amazed, but Yuan Caihua was also completely bewildered, as there was no such pier when she came here before.

However, this is a good thing, as it shows that Hu Jiangshan is exceptionally capable.

After Yuan Caihua and her group boarded the pier, they were quickly greeted by pier staff.

I learned upon asking that this was a private pier for the resort, and it was meticulously designed.

Yuan Caihua and others gained even more confidence in the resort.

The greeters led them to the dockside lounge and politely told them that they could rest there for a while.

If the wealthy ladies wish, they can also drink coffee, tea, eat fruit, and even play cards here—all free of charge.

It's a well-known fact that in Hong Kong Island, it's difficult to enjoy good service in shops, even for the wealthy; this is a widely criticized aspect of the situation.

To be honest, enjoying coffee in a place like this while admiring the sea view and garden-like scenery is definitely a great pleasure.

However, Yuan Caihua, Sister Hong, and the others couldn't wait any longer and wanted to see the resort as soon as possible, so they decided to leave the pier.

If you have time, you can come back for another visit.

When Yuan Caihua and the others arrived at the resort, they were even more shocked.

They knew the resort was well-run and not small, but they didn't expect it to be this big. It stretched as far as the eye could see, a complete and comprehensive complex of ancient buildings.

Moreover, every building is a 100% retro reproduction; forget about electrical wires and poles, you can hardly find an electrical box.

Even the location of the lights couldn't be seen for a moment.

Surely such a large resort wouldn't be without lighting facilities. After some investigation, everyone finally understood.

Sister Hong and the others started shouting and yelling again.

Wow, this resort is amazing! I'm speechless!

"I never imagined there was such a place!"

"This isn't a resort! It's practically an ancient town!"

"Wow! I've finally realized what it means to have a worthwhile trip after coming here! So this is what it feels like!"

"Look, that beach! It's so white! It feels whiter than any white sand beach I've ever seen! I wonder if the sand over there is very fine."

"Of course it's fine. Look, there are quite a few people playing in the water barefoot."

From here you can see the resort's white sand beach, which looks like a pristine white ribbon.

Hongjie was overjoyed and pulled Yuan Caihua aside, saying, "Caihua, Ah Shan is really amazing. He created such a wonderful place. Let's have our gatherings here often, okay?"

Yuan Caihua nodded: "Okay, of course, what other problems could there be? It's our own business. Whenever you want to come, I'll talk to Ah Shan to make the arrangements."

Actually, this was Yuan Caihua's first time visiting the resort. She knew it was a good place, but she didn't expect it to be this good.

Hearing others' praise made me feel very happy; it was my son's masterpiece.

Yuan Caihua's vanity had reached its peak.

The group maintained their cheerful mood throughout, which was amazing; they hadn't felt this way in a long time.

The wealthy ladies chatted excitedly while taking photos with their phones.

Just then, Xia suddenly said, "Wow, the cell phone signal here is really good, and there's even internet available."

Hongjie and the others suddenly realized that when they went to the outlying islands in the past, let alone using mobile networks to browse social media, it was difficult to even make a phone call, as there was often no signal.

Looking at my phone again, wow, the signal was full, and the network was perfectly fine. Streaming videos was even faster than usual, it was unbelievable.

Everyone knows that this means that the infrastructure on Tenglong Island is very good, at least in terms of communication, there are no problems, it is not much different from Hong Kong Island, and the conditions are even better.

No wonder all these staff members have such smiles on their faces. They're so comfortable here. If you wanted them to go back, they probably wouldn't want to.

At this time, the resort was already occupied, and there were quite a few people there.

A dozen or so people were swimming and playing in the pool, which was like a pond. Among them were several children, and they were having a wonderful time.

Xiaoxia said, "This swimming pool is so well designed. It's very natural and also very big. Even with so many people in it, it doesn't feel crowded."

Others agreed.

This swimming pool has a natural style and blends completely with the resort, so it doesn't feel like a modern facility at all.

There were quite a few familiar faces in the pool, greeting Yuan Caihua and Sister Hong.

Most of the guests at these resorts are wealthy people from Hong Kong Island.

We see each other all the time, even if we're not close, we've definitely met before.

Guided by the staff, the group chatted as they walked toward the resort lobby, stopping every now and then to take some beautiful photos.

The staff were very patient, neither rushing us nor giving us a sour look, and always wearing a smile.

Upon arrival at the lobby, the staff assisted them with the check-in process. They didn't need to do anything; they simply provided their identification and waited at the designated seating area. Additionally, various drinks were brought over for them to enjoy.

The wealthy ladies were overjoyed.

Even in the lobby, the view is exceptionally good, with the beautiful Tenglong Bay Resort and the stunning bay views visible through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Just then, someone greeted Sister Hong.

"Hey, Red Eyes, what are you doing here!"

Sister Hong turned her head and saw that it was indeed an acquaintance. She said casually, "Oh, it's Xiaoyun. What a coincidence."

Xiaoyun's real name is Zhuang Xiaoyun.

Although she is from Hong Kong Island, she married a man from Macau.

Zhuang Xiaoyun's husband's family are prominent figures in Macau. They are not only a wealthy family, but also a well-known family of members of parliament.

Zhuang Xiaoyun, relying on her good marriage, often acted superior when she returned to Hong Kong Island, looking down on everyone and being arrogant.

Hongjie and Zhuang Xiaoyun used to have a good relationship.

Sister Hong is loyal and always protects Zhuang Xiaoyun. Now that Zhuang Xiaoyun thinks she's capable enough, she's started to look down on Sister Hong, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Simply put, the two used to be best friends and close sisters, but now their relationship has become strained, or even broken.

Hongjie really didn't expect to run into Zhuang Xiaoyun here. It felt like an unexpected encounter, so she was caught off guard and stunned for a moment.

Zhuang Xiaoyun laughed: "Sister Hong, what's wrong? It hasn't been that long, and you've already forgotten me? That's so unfair."

Sister Hong then came to her senses and said, "No, I was just thinking about something and didn't notice what you said."

"Heh, the boss is different. She's thinking about other things even when she's talking to people."

Zhuang Xiaoyun was clearly unhappy.

Sister Hong pouted: "How dare I call myself the boss? Especially in front of the congresswoman's wife, to be honest, I don't even dare to breathe loudly."

Zhuang Xiaoyun sneered, "I see you're quite pleased with yourself for getting angry."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Caihua and the others were all furious.

Yuan Caihua said, "How dare you talk like that? You have no manners."

Yuan Caihua also knew Zhuang Xiaoyun, but they didn't have much contact. She just thought that Zhuang Xiaoyun was quite snobbish and didn't like her much. She didn't expect that this woman would be so shameless and say anything.

Zhuang Xiaoyun rolled her eyes, looking completely arrogant.

The crowd became even more furious.

Xiaoxia said, "What kind of attitude is this? Sister Hong treated you so well before, don't you have any feelings for her at all?"

Hongjie waved her hand, signaling Xiaoxia to stop talking about these things, as they clearly sounded awkward to her.

Zhuang Xiaoyun laughed: "No, I just wanted to be sentimental, that's why I greeted Sister Hong. It's just that Sister Hong's attitude was bad, so I said those things because I was angry. Okay, sorry, Sister Hong."

Not wanting Zhuang Xiaoyun to spoil the mood, Sister Hong waved her hand and said, "It's alright, it's no trouble, you go ahead with your work."

To everyone's surprise, Zhuang Xiaoyun laughed and said, "Sister Hong, I'm not busy. I just finished checking in and I'm incredibly free right now. It would be nice to chat with you guys for a while."

"What do you want to talk about? I don't think there's anything to talk about."

"Yes, for example, let's talk about this resort. Where are you all staying? Was it difficult to book a room? It's not really a standard room, is it?"

Yuan Caihua said calmly, "So what if it's a standard room? Isn't it the same as having a room to stay in?"

Sister Hong also said, "That's right, it's all the same. Whether it's a standard room or not, you won't lose a piece of meat if you stay there."

"That's different. Standard rooms are simply not enough for a resort like this. You have to stay in a villa. Only the villa offers the highest level of service and allows you to fully appreciate the value of the resort."

Sister Hong didn't take it seriously: "So you've booked a holiday home?"

Zhuang Xiaoyun laughed: "Sister Hong, you guessed right. It was not easy for me to book this. My husband used a lot of connections and pulled a lot of strings to get a vacation home. The location is so-so, not the best, but at least it's a vacation home, right?"

At this point, Zhuang Xiaoyun pointed to the scenery outside.

At this moment, the sunlight shines on Tenglong Bay, and the seawater displays a variety of colors, just like the finest jade, crystal clear and translucent, making it impossible to look away.

Zhuang Xiaoyun continued, "Look at this beautiful scenery. Only in a holiday home can you see the whole view. You can also sit in the yard and drink, or sit in the bathtub and have a spa treatment. It's so enjoyable. This is life. You can't enjoy these things in an ordinary hotel room."

Hongjie and Yuan Caihua exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile.

Zhuang Xiaoyun glared at the two of them and asked, "What are you laughing at? Am I wrong? If you were just staying in a hotel room, you would never have had such a rich experience, and this perfect service has nothing to do with you."

Sister Hong laughed: "How do you know it has nothing to do with us?"

Zhuang Xiaoyun raised an eyebrow: "Did you book a vacation home? Don't be ridiculous. Do you know how hard it is to book a vacation home? You can't even get a spot without connections."

"What? Are we not even in the running? You're underestimating us."

"Sure, may I ask where you're staying? Would you like me to give you a tour?"

Zhuang Xiaoyun looked at the group again and said, "There are so many of you, one holiday home is definitely not enough. We need at least two rooms to accommodate everyone."

Sister Hong said casually, "Two rooms? Two holiday homes aren't enough. We booked three."

Zhuang Xiaoyun's eyes widened: "What? Three vacation homes? Are you kidding me? How is that possible? Do you think I'm a three-year-old child? So easy to fool!"

Believe it or not! We just rented three holiday homes.

Zhuang Xiaoyun's eyes widened, clearly in disbelief.

Yuan Caihua said calmly, "We have no reason to lie to you. There are so many of us here this time. We can't all be crammed into one room, can we? That would be so boring and would ruin the quality of our vacation. We might as well not have come at all."

Xiaoxia also said, "Exactly, if it's really that shabby, it's better not to come at all. What's the point?"

The others nodded in agreement and chimed in.

"What's the big deal? It's just a resort, how could we not be able to book a room?"

"That's right, we have some capable people here who can easily rent out three vacation homes."

"What's so great about you? Don't you know your own limitations!"

Zhuang Xiaoyun was furious: "What do you mean? Do you really think I'll believe your nonsense? Three holiday homes? Let me tell you, even if a congressman came, he wouldn't be able to book three!"

Sister Hong smiled slightly: "We managed to book it even if we weren't councilors. It might not be as difficult as you think."

Zhuang Xiaoyun squinted, still not believing it.

Although Zhuang Xiaoyun knew that Sister Hong wasn't the type to boast, at this moment, no one could control themselves and might "exceed their usual level."

Just then, a hotel staff member walked over.

"Distinguished guests, your rooms have been arranged."

(End of this chapter)