Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 618 The Seahorse Soars High, the Corporate Boss Appears Online
Regardless of how perfect the technical solution for the electromagnetic catapult launcher can be, the demeanor and ability that his grandson Hu Jiangshan has shown at the dinner party tonight and in his words and actions right now are, in the eyes of old man Hu Yingxiang, already beyond expectations.

Whether it was the dignified and appropriate manner when dealing with Hong Kong government officials like Hua Junfeng, or the clear logic and thorough consideration shown when explaining that earth-shattering plan, Hu Yingxiang felt an extraordinary sense of satisfaction.

This maturity and composure beyond his years, this tact and sophistication in dealing with people, even surpassed his son Hu Wenxin, who had made a name for himself in the business world at a young age and was highly regarded, making him seem more outstanding and reassuring at the same age.

At this moment, Hu Yingxiang seemed to suddenly remember something, and the tone of her voice subtly changed, becoming casual yet carrying an undeniable concern as she asked, "By the way, Ashan, look at you now, your aerospace career has basically gotten on track and made a good start. You're getting on in years, so shouldn't you... start thinking about your personal life and marriage? Do you have any initial ideas in mind, or do you have anyone you think is a suitable candidate?"

Hu Jiangshan was taken aback, his hand holding the teapot froze in mid-air, and a look of surprise and panic flashed across his face: "...Ah? Grandpa, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

Hu Yingxiang took in his grandson's reaction, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said with the natural concern of an elder regarding a younger person's marriage, along with a hint of barely perceptible teasing: "Of course I have to bring it up! Your career is doing well now, and we're happy to see that. But as for your love life, why haven't you mentioned it at all? There's not a single sign of progress. If you were as proactive as you are with your aerospace career, even half as much, I wouldn't be worrying about you and having to ask you this myself. Don't you think that makes sense?"

Hu Jiangshan was speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth, but didn't know how to respond in the most appropriate way.

Regarding romantic relationships, he is not currently considering them as a priority in his life.

He devoted almost all his thoughts, energy, and time to the paramount task of making Tenglong Island's aerospace industry bigger and stronger, creating new glories, and getting it onto a virtuous cycle of development as soon as possible.

Personal feelings were clearly ranked quite low on his priority list.

Furthermore, given Hu Jiangshan's current status, position, and wealth, he is not lacking in a variety of outstanding women with distinct characteristics around him.

If he wanted, starting one or even several relationships that conformed to worldly definitions would be an easy thing for him.

Seeing his grandson's hesitant and clearly struggling expression, Hu Yingxiang decided to add fuel to the fire. He slowly continued, "Besides, Ashan, you should know that it's not just me who's thinking about this. Your parents have also been worrying about it and discussing it privately. Just the other day, they were telling me that they wanted to find a suitable time to arrange a blind date for you. Apparently, the girl's family background, character, and appearance are all top-notch. They think you two might be a good match."

"A blind date?!" Hu Jiangshan was genuinely shocked this time, and his voice unconsciously rose by half an octave.

His father, Hu Wenxin, and mother, Yuan Caihua, never revealed anything about this to him.

"Grandpa, arranging blind dates for me? This...this really isn't necessary, is it? I can handle things myself. It's better to let feelings happen naturally. There's no need to go through the trouble of blind dates, is there?"

"Can you handle this yourself? If you really could, you wouldn't still be all alone, without even a proper girlfriend to bring home for us to meet. We think the root of the problem is that you're too busy with work, your mind is completely focused on your career, and you simply don't have time for these things. So, we, as your elders, might as well do it for you, help you with the initial screening, arrange a formal meeting, and let you young people try getting to know each other first. What if you hit it off? Who can say for sure about fate?"

Hu Jiangshan waved his hands repeatedly: "Really, Grandpa, I appreciate your and my parents' kindness, I'm truly grateful. But let's skip the blind date. Although I don't have a girlfriend I'm officially dating right now, I do have some friends I get along with quite well and are currently getting to know. It's just that work is really hectic right now, and I really can't focus on establishing a relationship, so I've put it on hold for now. Once I'm less busy, I'll definitely consider it seriously, okay?"

Hu Yingxiang seemed unsurprised by his grandson's answer. He picked up his teacup and gently blew away the foam: "Is the person you're referring to the one in your company, that female subordinate surnamed Zhou?"

Hu Jiangshan's heart skipped a beat, as if he had been hit by something. He froze again, even stopping the act of pouring tea completely. Of course, he knew who his grandfather was referring to as the "female subordinate surnamed Zhou"—his capable and efficient special assistant, Zhou Yuezhu.

Unexpectedly, Grandpa Hu Yingxiang was even familiar with such relatively private interpersonal details.

This intelligence network and its capabilities are simply astonishing! How many spies has the old man planted around him?

Seeing the undisguised surprise on his grandson's face, Hu Yingxiang couldn't help but smile, his tone still calm: "Assistant Zhou is very capable and is your right-hand man. He has helped you with a lot of work, which I know and appreciate. However, Ah Shan, sometimes the people around you, especially your close work colleagues, may not be the most suitable choice for you in the end. It's fine for you two to get along, but you need to weigh this carefully yourself."

He paused, his gaze becoming somewhat amused, and then asked, "So... if it's not Assistant Zhou, is it that female celebrity who's been getting quite close to you lately and has been in the news a bit?"

"Female star?"

Hu Jiangshan was startled again, his mind racing as he tried to figure out who his grandfather was referring to.

"Yes, that's the actress surnamed Chen, isn't her name... Chen Yifei?"

"I've heard you've met several times on various occasions? You've been interacting quite frequently. I do have some impression of this Ms. Chen; she's quite famous. I happened to watch one of her TV dramas a while ago when I had some free time. She acted really well; she's not just a pretty face. She's beautiful and has a great presence. She's a very outstanding actress. Judging from her appearance and public image alone, she and you would be a good match."

Hu Jiangshan was truly at a loss for words this time.

He never expected that although his grandfather was old and seemed to have retired to enjoy a peaceful life, he knew so much about his social circle and even some of his relatively low-key interactions.

Hu Jiangshan had no choice but to gather his thoughts and explain earnestly, "Grandpa, you really can't hide anything from you. However, things are really not as you think. Ms. Chen Yifei and I have had a few normal contacts and collaborations mainly because of some business cooperation projects. We can only be considered as friends with a good relationship, but we really haven't developed to the point of personal feelings. Please don't misunderstand."

Looking at his grandson's expression, Hu Yingxiang couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He didn't press the matter further; he decided to leave it at that and figure it out later.

At this moment, Hu Yingxiang seemed to be in even higher spirits. He beckoned the waiter over and ordered a few light and delicious late-night snacks, intending to enjoy them with his beloved grandson while continuing to chat.

The atmosphere in the private room immediately became more harmonious and pleasant.

Butler Liu Quan, who had been quietly standing in the corner trying to minimize his presence, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene, and his tense nerves relaxed.

His biggest concern was Mr. Hu's physical and mental well-being.

Seeing how long the old man had chatted tonight, discussing both serious matters and casual conversation, yet still looking energetic and showing no signs of fatigue, it's clear he's still very healthy and vigorous. As long as the old man is in a good mood and happy, his physical condition is absolutely top-notch; living another ten or so years with boundless energy seems like no problem at all.

After finishing his late-night snack and leisurely sipping a few cups of tea, Hu Jiangshan got up, respectfully bid farewell to his grandfather, and prepared to return to his apartment in Victoria Harbour.

Before leaving Yunxi Xiaozhu, Hu Jiangshan repeatedly assured Hu Yingxiang that no matter how busy he was, he would take at least one day a week to visit his father, have a meal with him, and talk to him, so as to fulfill his filial duty.

Hearing his grandson's solemn promise, Hu Yingxiang was overjoyed and kept saying "good" with a smile that made the wrinkles on his face bloom like chrysanthemums.

Hu Jiangshan drove back alone to the upscale, modernly decorated apartment in Victoria Harbour.

The room was silent, with only the distant neon lights of the city casting blurry shadows on the floor through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

He took off his coat and went straight into the bathroom, letting the warm water wash away the fatigue and tension from the night's social engagements.

After taking a shower, Hu Jiangshan sat on the spacious sofa in the living room wearing comfortable loungewear, but he felt somewhat uneasy.

The matter concerning Hua Junfeng weighed heavily on his mind; he knew it couldn't be delayed.

After thinking it over and over, he finally stood up, went into the bedroom, and changed into a set of casual clothes that would allow him to move around easily.

Hu Jiangshan went downstairs to the garage, got into the Tesla with its sleek lines and high-tech feel, and drove towards the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Marina in the night.

The pier is much quieter at night than during the day, with only the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore.

He skillfully boarded his yacht, the Seahorse, started the engine, and the yacht cut through the dark water, heading towards Tenglong Island.

The feedback from Hua Junfeng regarding the land reclamation and electromagnetic catapult launcher plans is crucial, and now is certainly not the time to rest easy.

We must race against time to quickly produce a detailed, professional, and persuasive plan and send it over as soon as possible in order to take the initiative.

Hu Jiangshan knew that to create such a highly professional plan, which might even be subject to scrutiny by top experts, he could not work behind closed doors.

Simply sitting in an apartment in front of a computer and imagining things out of thin air will never produce anything substantial or that can withstand scrutiny. Even if you manage to cobble something together, it will have no persuasive power whatsoever.

Hu Jiangshan was almost 100% certain that after receiving his preliminary proposal, Hua Junfeng would privately seek out a trusted, or even international, aerospace expert to conduct a back-to-back assessment of the feasibility of the plan.

If we're going to do this, we have to do it to the best of our ability, minimizing all potential risks and concerns.

To do this well, the first step is to go to the island in person and conduct on-site surveys and precise planning, taking into account the actual terrain, geological conditions, surrounding environment, and existing infrastructure of the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site.

Moreover, some core parameters and sensitive data that need to be cited in the plan can only be accessed and used in the encrypted database of the central control computer on the island.

Hu Jiangshan could not obtain this top-secret information remotely using his personal computer.

This is also for absolute safety reasons.

The critical data that truly relates to the core technology is strictly prohibited from leaving the central control system.

When Hu Jiangshan set sail, it was nearly midnight.

The wind at sea was much stronger than it had been in the evening, and the waves gradually rose, no longer calm.

Although Hu Jiangshan's Haima is a luxury yacht, it is not considered large on the vast ocean. Fortunately, the hull design is excellent and the balance is good. Although the voyage was a bit bumpy, it was a close call and finally arrived at the Tenglong Island dedicated dock smoothly.

By this time, it was completely dark, with only essential lighting and the launch site lights on the island.

As soon as Hu Jiangshan's yacht docked, it encountered a team of security personnel on night patrol.

Some of the sharp-eyed people recognized by the light that it was actually the boss, Hu Jiangshan, who had suddenly arrived late at night. They were all startled and hurriedly ran forward to greet him, looking nervous. They thought that something urgent had happened on the island and that the boss had to come over in person late at night to deal with it.

Hu Jiangshan simply waved his hand casually, chatted with them briefly to reassure them, and then told them to continue patrolling as planned and go about their business.

Seeing that the boss looked normal and there didn't seem to be any emergency, the security personnel breathed a sigh of relief, saluted, and continued their duties.

Next, Hu Jiangshan went straight to the core office area of ​​the space launch site without a moment's rest.

In his own private office, he immediately switched into efficient work mode.

He opened the encrypted system of the central computer, retrieved the relevant terrain data, engineering drawings, and technical parameters, and began to draft and improve the plan concerning the future, taking into account the key points of the evening's meeting.

(End of this chapter)