Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 595 Grandpa Superman Points Out the Crisis; Hu Jiangshan's Relationship with the Guise Family Raises Concerns
A moment later, Li Changxi arrived at the back garden of Henry Manor.

The back garden is really big, with a lake, woods, and even a small hill.

Further afield, you can see Victoria Harbour and a perfect view where the sea meets the sky.

This Henry Estate is the crown jewel of the Superman Lee family.

At this moment, Superman was sitting alone in the pavilion by the lake, leisurely drinking red tea.

This is top-quality British black tea. It is said that the tea leaves were airlifted from Venezuela. For ordinary people, this is an exorbitantly priced black tea.

Superman loves this kind of thing.

Li Changxi walked over and called out, "Grandpa."

Superman chuckled and said, "Changxi, you've come at the right time. Sit down and have some tea with us."

Li Changxi was quite obedient. He poured tea into his grandfather's teacup and then poured one for himself. The two chatted while drinking tea.

Superman is quite old now, over 90 years old.

But what's amazing is that Superman is still in great spirits and in such good condition that he seems to be ten years younger than he should be at his age.

There have long been rumors that the world's wealthiest people have a special way to slow down aging and maintain a healthy, youthful state. This is not unfounded; they likely possess unique skills.

As for what it is, ordinary people have no way of knowing, and these wealthy people won't talk about it casually. Some things, if said out loud, would be shocking and have a bad impact.

Superman took a sip of tea, looking quite pleased, and asked, "Changxi, how's it going? How's everything been going lately?"

Li Changxi nodded: "Grandpa, it's going quite smoothly. The launch site is progressing very quickly. I go there every two or three days to keep an eye on their construction quality and progress. I have very high expectations for them."

"Well, speed is secondary. The key is that the construction quality must be up to standard. This is a rocket launch site, and the requirements from the United States will be quite high. We must not be careless. If any problems arise and there is a need for rework, that would be troublesome."

"The financial loss is secondary; the key issue is the wasted time. This era is developing too fast, and opportunities are fleeting. We can't afford to stumble at this crucial moment. Once we stumble, we may never be able to get back up."

"I understand, Grandpa. This is the area I'm focusing on. I've also set up a quality control team at the construction site to conduct inspections every day. There shouldn't be any problems."

"That's good. I trust you to get things done. Among the younger generation in Hong Kong, you should be considered one of the best."

Li Changxi quickly said, "Grandpa, you think too highly of me. I am far inferior to my father and still need to improve."

"Yes, you need to practice. Don't be arrogant, keep working hard."

At this moment, Superman suddenly said, "Oh right, there's also Hu Jiangshan. I've heard recently that he's done a lot of things, and they're quite remarkable. His reputation in Hong Kong is getting better and better."

Li Changxi gritted his teeth and nodded: "Yes, Grandpa, you're absolutely right. Hu Jiangshan has turned from a nobody to a phoenix. He's completely transformed and is a different person from before."

Superman said casually, "I've often heard about the changes in Hu Jiangshan. By the way, you should have arranged for a few people to be active on Tenglong Island these past few days. Have you made any new discoveries?"

Li Changxi felt a chill run down his spine. His grandfather was indeed his grandfather, and Superman was indeed Superman. It seemed that nothing could be hidden from him.

Superman even knew that Li Changxi had arranged for people to operate on Tenglong Island for an extended period of time.

This intelligence is so detailed that even Li Changxi doesn't know how Superman obtained the information, or at least not completely.

Li Changxi had asked his father about it, but his father couldn't give a clear answer. He seemed unwilling to discuss it, and no one knew why. Was there some kind of mystical explanation involved?
Li Changxi could only think this way now, otherwise he couldn't explain why his grandfather, Superman, was so old yet still seemed like an omniscient person, knowing and controlling everything.

Li Changxi said, "Grandpa, your information network is amazing! I came here specifically for this matter."

"Tell me, what did you hit?"

Li Changxi smiled, put the little trinket in his pocket on the table, and said, "Grandpa, this is a conversation between Hu Jiangshan and Celine Guise when they were alone. I had someone secretly record it. I think some of the things they said are very important, so I wanted to discuss with you how to handle it."

"Oh, Katharine Guise, Bill Guise's daughter, right?"

"Yes, that's her."

Superman frowned slightly: "How did Hu Jiangshan get involved with Mr. Gus's daughter? Are they on good terms?"

Li Changxi briefly explained the current relationship between Hu Jiangshan and Catherine. At least on the surface, they are still business partners, but in private, their relationship is probably within the scope of friends.

"Oh, I see. I'm curious about what they're saying to each other. Changxi, let's listen together."

Li Changxi had someone bring a laptop, then connected the instrument to it and played the audio files inside.

Although Superman is old, his hearing is still quite good, and he doesn't need hearing aids or anything like that to hear clearly.

The audio clearly identifies two voices, a man and a woman. The man is Hu Jiangshan, and the woman is Katherine Guise.

First, Hu Jiangshan and Catherine exchanged pleasantries and reminisced about the past, and then they started chatting about everyday matters and trivial things in life.

Upon hearing this, Superman gestured for Li Changxi to pause for a moment.

Li Changxi asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong?"

Superman looked thoughtful and said after a while, "From what I heard between the two of them, Kathryn Guise and Hu Jiangshan have a very special relationship. They're not just ordinary business partners, they're even more than just friends. Changxi, didn't you sense that?"

Li Changxi was taken aback at first, and felt quite uncomfortable after hearing his grandfather, Superman, say that.

However, Li Changxi did have one advantage: he was relatively pragmatic.

Li Changxi would never pretend not to see the facts when they were presented to him, which is the biggest reason why Li Changxi's abilities are stronger than those of his peers.

Li Changxi said, "Indeed, I had previously observed that the relationship between Catherine Guise and Hu Jiangshan was probably closer than I had imagined. Later, I had someone investigate, and it was indeed the case. Their relationship should be beyond ordinary friendship, but there is currently no evidence to show that they have that kind of special romantic relationship."

"Good, Changxi, your investigation is very useful. That's good. If they really have a romantic relationship, that would be terrible. The Gais family's ability and overall strength are top-notch on Blue Star. Even our Li family has to avoid their sharp edge. If the Gais family appears behind the Hu family, that would be a terrifying thing. We absolutely cannot let such a thing happen."

Li Changxi looked serious. In fact, he had considered this possibility, but not in depth, because Catherine Guise was indeed beautiful, and Li Changxi had once wanted to pursue her.

If I could win over Katherine Guise, it wouldn't just be killing two birds with one stone, it would be killing multiple birds with one stone.

However, despite Li Changxi's several attempts, Catherine remained unmoved. Then, she became very close to Hu Jiangshan, which infuriated Li Changxi, so he gradually gave up. But now, after his grandfather's reminder, Li Changxi felt that the matter was getting more and more serious.

If Hu Jiangshan were to join forces with the Gates family, it would be truly terrifying.

The Hu family is like having a thick, protective shield, instantly surpassing the four major families of Hong Kong Island, and perhaps even far exceeding them.

The situation will be very awkward then, and it is very likely that the four major families combined will not be a match for the Hu family.

The Hu family has essentially transformed from a little chick into a Tyrannosaurus Rex—no, it should be called Cthulhu.

This is outrageous! Li Changxi couldn't even imagine how arrogant Hu Jiangshan would become.

Li Changxi said seriously, "Grandpa, what will we do if that kind of thing really happens?"

Superman laughed: "Changxi, you need to stay calm. This hasn't happened yet, has it? Just be careful and don't worry unnecessarily. If it does happen, we'll deal with it then. We'll meet challenges head-on. Our Li family has weathered countless storms. What haven't we been through? We're now the number one family in Hong Kong. Can we really be defeated by something like this? Impossible!"

Superman saw that Li Changxi was still very serious and looked very worried, and he laughed.

Superman reached out his withered hand and patted Li Changxi on the shoulder: "Changxi, don't worry, Grandpa has already made arrangements for his affairs. Even if that situation really happens, there's no need to worry about us losing everything. That's impossible."

Upon hearing this, Li Changxi's face lit up with joy. Although he didn't know what his grandfather's so-called backup plan was, he was sure his grandfather wouldn't make any boastful claims.

Grandpa is cautious by nature, so he must have made thorough preparations before saying this and appearing so confident.

Moreover, Li Changxi vaguely knew some things from his father, Li Ziji, but not all of them.

Superman has a plan in Britain, and it's said to be very large—so large that it's unimaginable.

Li Changxi is still unaware of the specifics, and he dares not harbor any curiosity about his grandfather.
When the time is right, Grandpa will definitely tell Li Changxi, after all, he is Superman's most beloved grandson and the young generation that the Li family is focusing on cultivating.

Li Changxi started playing audio again.

At this point, Catherine in the audio asks Hu Jiangshan what trouble he has encountered and why he looks so tired.
It's obvious that Catherine cares a lot about Hu Jiangshan.

Hu Jiangshan then told Catherine about the problems he was facing.

This problem is likely related to a space facility. Hu Jiangshan's predicament is that he doesn't know where to start and needs to spend a lot of time researching information.

Surprisingly, Catherine said she could help Hu Jiangshan, and then contacted her father, the famous Bill Gates, who was far away in the United States.

Hearing this, Li Changxi glanced at his grandfather, who was just looking thoughtful.

Despite his age, Superman is still quick to learn new things and can fully understand the content of this audio recording.

Soon, Bill Guise sent over all the aerospace data, which Hu Jiangshan then reviewed. Superman then had Li Changxi pause the audio, as he had a new idea.

Superman said, "I'm quite surprised that the Guise family trusts Hu Jiangshan so much."

"Grandpa, what are your thoughts?"

"This matter is of utmost importance. Could it be that the Gas family wants to win over Hu Jiangshan? That shouldn't be the case. Although Hu Jiangshan has recently become more capable, he shouldn't be so highly regarded by the Gas family. The Gas family has many talented people and doesn't need Hu Jiangshan."

"Grandpa, that's what I think too. It just feels weird, like something's not right?"

Then, the two listened for a while longer. Hu Jiangshan stayed in Catherine's room for a long time, probably looking at documents, and the two would occasionally discuss them.

This entire audio clip was quite long, and Superman and his grandson Li Changxi listened to it all without fast-forwarding. They listened very attentively, trying to glean some important information from their conversation.

First, what exactly is the relationship between Hu Jiangshan and Catherine?
The two seem to have a friendship that goes beyond friendship, but it's probably not quite at the level of lovers yet, that much is pretty certain.

Secondly, what is Bill Guise's attitude towards Hu Jiangshan? It's a bit unclear right now.

Bill Guise seemed to value Hu Jiangshan highly, even showing him important aerospace data, which seemed incredible and unbelievable to Superman.

Mr. Guise was far too careless! What if Hu Jiangshan leaked the information?
The Hu family has always had connections with mainland Chinese officials.

Unless all those aerospace data were worthless, how could they possibly let Hu Jiangshan see them so easily?
It's worth noting that the rocket launch site that Li Changxi is overseeing the construction of also has a stake in the Gas family.

In a sense, Hu Jiangshan is Gus's competitor!

Superman sipped his black tea and said, "No, we still need to investigate this matter more thoroughly. Li Xi, make a copy of this audio file. I need to send it to my acquaintances in the United States so they can take further action."

Li Changxi's face lit up with joy: "Grandpa, the acquaintance in the United States refers to..."

Superman smiled slightly: "Of course, it's those professionals. You'd better not know too much about these things. It won't do you much good and may even do you harm. If you need me to tell you, I will."

"Okay, Grandpa, I'll listen to you."

"Alright, let's continue drinking tea."

"Okay, I'll pour you some tea."

As he spoke, Li Changxi poured red tea for his grandfather and himself.

To be honest, British black tea is not as good as tea from the mainland; it tastes too strong and lacks aroma.

Li Changxi also couldn't understand why his grandfather liked to drink this stuff.

On the other hand, Li Changxi also knew that his grandfather had always liked British things, almost to the point of obsession, and would keep a copy of everything.

Superman said, "Changxi, you did a great job this time. This audio material is likely to play a very important role."

Li Changxi's expression shifted: "Grandpa, what do you think the United States will do? I heard that their intelligence agencies tried it before, but failed."

Superman smiled slightly: "That's because they still don't take it seriously enough. This time, the intensity should be increased."

(End of this chapter)