Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 609 Tenglong Island Security Upgrade Launched

Hu Jiangshan and Catherine chatted for a while longer, finalizing a few key details before Hu Jiangshan got up to say goodbye and left.

Catherine stood there, her gaze fixed on Hu Jiangshan's receding figure through the large glass window, slightly lost in thought. Her fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the windowsill, as if she were pondering something.

Blake, who had been quietly standing to the side, walked over and said in a low voice, "Miss, this Mr. Hu... is really no ordinary person."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Catherine withdrew her gaze and turned to look at her capable assistant.

Blake paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts: "If it were an ordinary boss, he probably wouldn't be so calm in this situation. He would either panic or overreact, but he wasn't."

Upon hearing this, Catherine smiled knowingly: "Blake, you should know that he is so young, yet he has managed such a large island so well, even to a degree that exceeds our initial expectations. This is by no means something that a simple person could do. His shrewdness and skill are probably deeper than we have seen."

Blake nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he understood. In fact, he had been somewhat surprised by Catherine's proactive and in-depth contact with Hu Jiangshan, and even wondered if she was overthinking things. But after observing and talking with her just now, he finally changed his mind and began to reassess this young Eastern partner.

At this point, Catherine added, "The response plan that Mr. Hu just described seems simple in steps, but in fact, it is intricately linked and far-reaching in its layout. I think it is highly feasible. No matter who is behind this, they have probably kicked a hornet's nest and will definitely pay the price in the future."

Although her words were subtle and did not name a specific person, the implication was quite clear.

Blake paused for a moment, then cautiously asked, "Do we need to reassess Mr. Hu's potential risk level based on this new assessment?"

"No, no need."

Catherine answered crisply, her sharp eyes fixed on Blake: "What we need to do now is to elevate our cooperation with Mr. Hu. Contact my father immediately and tell him that our partner in the East, in terms of both personal ability and the resources he controls, far exceeds our initial estimates."

She paused, then decisively issued the order: "At the same time, have our people fully cooperate with all of Boss Hu's next actions and provide him with all the support he needs."

"Understood, Miss, I'll arrange it right away."

At this moment, Hu Jiangshan was on the white playground of the resort.

The area was full of tourists, and their expressions were full of excitement and joy.

Visitors who come here are rarely disappointed.

Hu Jiangshan took a deep breath of the slightly salty, fresh air, and began to plan his next move.

The most urgent task right now is to immediately begin strengthening security patrols on the island.

Hu Jiangshan's first thought was to have Yu Sheng and A Wang organize and increase the intensity and frequency of patrols on the island.

But this is far from enough.

It's impossible to achieve complete security and safety by relying solely on manpower patrols, unless the entire island is surrounded by manpower like an iron barrel.

The cost is too high; it's not practical.

Hu Jiangshan quickly shifted his focus to infrastructure upgrades.

Yes, we still need to focus on improving the infrastructure on the island.

For example, installing more and more advanced high-definition cameras in key areas can achieve comprehensive monitoring without blind spots.

Upgrading the alarm system could also be considered, along with using drones for regular patrols.

Hu Jiangshan thought to himself that although he couldn't say that this would completely prevent infiltration experts from succeeding, it would at least significantly improve the security level and make it more difficult for the other party to succeed.

As he pondered, an idea popped into Hu Jiangshan's head.

Perhaps we could try introducing intelligent security robots?

Having robots handle some of the patrol tasks, along with a small number of security personnel, can save a lot of manpower and resources.

Hu Jiangshan thought it was feasible and worth studying in depth.

Hu Jiangshan looked up at the distant sea again, but the suspicious vessel he had noticed earlier had disappeared.

Hu Jiangshan had a fleeting thought of having the nearby water police patrol team investigate the origin of the ship, but after a second thought, he dismissed the idea.

Since the other party was able to sneak up to such a close place without anyone noticing, they must have made thorough disguises and preparations, such as obtaining legal passage or work permits through some connections.

If we investigate now, we'll likely find nothing substantial. Instead, we might alert them and make them realize they've been exposed.

Instead of doing that, it's better to pretend you didn't see it, observe the situation, and see what the other party intends to do next.

Hu Jiangshan felt that his decision was very wise.

Oh, right, there's one very important thing to do right now, and it can't wait!

He didn't linger at the resort. After leaving quickly, he immediately took out his phone and called Yusheng, succinctly instructing him: "Yusheng, call Awang and the heads of relevant departments. Call an emergency meeting in the office building conference room right away. Yes, it's very important, as soon as possible!"

Hu Jiangshan added one last instruction: the people you call over must be reliable, absolutely reliable!

After making the call, Hu Jiangshan headed straight for the core office area on the island.

After years of development and construction, Tenglong Island has a very complete infrastructure, especially the ring road around the island, which is so smooth and wide that its quality is absolutely top-tier, comparable to the main roads of major cities.

A moment later, a white electric commuter vehicle glided silently along the island's ring road.

Yu Sheng and A Wang were sitting in the car, along with two other relatively young, unfamiliar faces, a man and a woman.

The man's name is Zhao Guopeng, and the woman's name is Cui Qian. They are both managers who recently joined the logistics department of Xiangshan Group through recruitment. They are mainly responsible for technical support work.

Don't let their young age fool you, especially Tracy, who may look like she's only in her early twenties with a face full of collagen, her education and abilities are by no means lacking.

Both are graduates of prestigious universities and are particularly skilled in data analysis and system maintenance.

That's why they were entrusted with an important task as soon as they arrived: to participate in the construction of the island's intelligent management system.

At that moment, Cui Qian and Zhao Guopeng were sitting in the back of the car, whispering to each other.

Cui Qian seemed a little nervous, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes: "Brother Guopeng, I'm so nervous, we're about to meet the big boss! I heard he has a really strong presence."

Zhao Guopeng remained calm: "What's there to be nervous about? The big boss is a human, not a monster. He's not going to eat you, is he?"

"Hey, you don't understand."

Tracy lowered her voice: "I heard the big boss is incredibly handsome! The kind of handsome that's extremely charming!"

Zhao Guopeng was amused: "Who told you that? How handsome could he be? Besides, a big boss with such a large business must be quite old, right?"

Tracy immediately retorted, with a touch of girlish longing: "Who said that! Several of my colleagues who have met him say that the big boss is incredibly young and so handsome that he's unforgettable! He might be a young, successful, super rich, and handsome man!"

Zhao Guopeng smiled and shook his head: "Heh! Just imagine it all you want, but I'm warning you, don't act too infatuated when you meet the real person."

"I didn't mean anything by it..."

Cui Xi had indeed heard more than one colleague describe the big boss as "an incredibly handsome guy," which filled her with curiosity and a touch of inexplicable excitement about this meeting.

The electric scooter came to a smooth stop in the parking area in front of the spacecraft office building.

The four people got out of the car, walked into the building, and came to the door of an office.

The office door looked unusual; it was made of heavy material, so thick that even high explosives couldn't budge it. Yu Sheng stepped forward and rang the doorbell, and the door slid open silently on its own.

As everyone entered the office, a sense of clarity suddenly appeared before them.

Wow, this office is really spacious!

The most eye-catching feature is the entire curved floor-to-ceiling glass wall, offering an excellent view that is a hundred times more spectacular than the best viewing platform on the island.

Through the glass, the magnificent scenery of Tenglong Bay is fully visible, with its azure sea, blue sky, white sand, and coconut palms, a beauty that is breathtaking.

At that moment, a person was sitting with their back to them at a large desk, seemingly focused on the content on a tablet computer.

Yu Sheng respectfully greeted, "Boss, we're here."

"Okay, everyone, please have a seat. I'll be right there." A calm and gentle voice came through, its tone peaceful yet carrying an undeniable aura.

Inside the office, near the floor-to-ceiling window, there is a small conference table, and the chair next to it looks very ergonomic; it must be very comfortable to sit on.

The group walked over and sat down. Sure enough, the chairs were more comfortable than they had imagined, instantly putting them at ease.

Tracy's heart was pounding like a rabbit's.

She desperately wanted to turn around and see what the big boss looked like, but she didn't dare to be too obvious, as that would seem unprofessional. She could only pretend to be calm, keeping her eyes down, but her peripheral vision couldn't help but glance towards the desk.

After a while, footsteps were heard. The big boss had finished what he was doing and was walking towards them. Tracy finally had a chance to look up and see the face of this legendary big boss.

This sight was quite alarming; Cui Xi felt her breath catch for a second, and her mind went completely blank.

My God! He's so handsome! Absolutely stunning!
And he looks so young!
He looked to be at most thirty years old, with deep and handsome features, a tall and well-proportioned figure, and an impeccable temperament—calm yet sharp, refined yet with a touch of unruliness.

This was nothing like the middle-aged entrepreneur she had imagined—someone who might be overweight or have a serious expression. This was like a male lead straight out of an idol drama!
She tried her best to maintain a calm demeanor, but inside she was screaming with admiration: "Damn, he's so handsome!"
He's so young, yet he owns such a large island.

No, I heard there are two, including the nearby General Island.

Moreover, his overall demeanor was nothing like the kind of vulgar or aloof rich people she had in mind; instead, he possessed an indescribable and very attractive unique charm.

However, once Hu Jiangshan sat in the main seat, the atmosphere became serious.

Judging from Hu Jiangshan's expression, he must have something very important to say.

Hu Jiangshan said calmly, "Let's get straight to the point. We've called you here to do something, and it's a difficult thing."

Awang patted his chest: "Boss, no matter what it is, we guarantee we'll get it done!"

Hu Jiangshan laughed: "This is no easy task. You all need to be on your toes. To put it simply, it can be summed up in three words..."

Everyone pretended to listen.

"Catch the mole!"

Everyone was startled, looked at each other in disbelief, and it took them a long time to react.

Insider?

They never even considered doing something like this!

Just like in a spy movie.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Tenglong Island launch site, Dr. Li was feeling uneasy.

Since being corrupted by a headhunting firm with large sums of money and promises, Dr. Li seems to have embarked on a path of no return.

He had been unable to eat or sleep properly because of some non-core management information he had previously received.

Today, he vaguely sensed that the atmosphere on the island was somewhat delicate, especially since the security department seemed to be making some unusual moves, which made him even more fearful.

Just then, his internal communicator received a mass notification from the Technical Coordination Department, mentioning that due to system upgrades, network access to some non-core R&D areas would be temporarily opened for debugging purposes.

Dr. Li's heart started pounding! He checked his email on his phone again and found a large attachment.

The contents of the attachment were exactly the core technical parameters of the launch site that the headhunting company had been repeatedly urging him to obtain!
He suppressed his excitement, looked around to make sure no one was watching, and immediately began composing an email.

Dr. Li was torn between two conflicting emotions: the gratitude he felt for being promoted so exceptionally, given a high salary, and trusted, and the island's promising future.

On the other side are the promised enormous wealth, luxury homes on Hong Kong Island, and...

The other party possesses enough incriminating evidence to ruin Dr. Li's reputation.

Greed and fear ultimately triumphed over conscience.

"Just this once... I'll quit after I do this job."

Dr. Li muttered to himself, his hands trembling, as he began to try to send the encrypted email to a designated external mailbox through the "temporary open channel" mentioned in the notification.

Dr. Li still pressed the "send" button.

The message should have been sent out, right?

[Sending failed]

"…Hmm? What's going on?"

Dr. Li pressed the button twice more, but the message "Sending failed" still appeared.

Suddenly, Dr. Li felt a chill run down his spine. He turned his head and was terrified.

Two people approached unnoticed and grabbed Dr. Li's shoulders.

Awang appeared and said menacingly, "Kid, you're finished!"

"No, I...what are you doing? I didn't do anything!"

"Didn't do it? Okay, then go explain to the boss."

"……what?"

Dr. Li was terrified. Even a fool could tell that he had been tricked and fallen into a trap.