Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 634 The纨绔太子爷's land reclamation plan receives special approval; a big star is coming!
The reason is simple: large-scale land reclamation permanently alters the coastline and can have irreversible impacts on the surrounding marine ecosystem, drawing strong public opposition. Most of the new areas formed through land reclamation that we still see today are historical legacies approved more than a decade ago, or even earlier.

Tian Ziyi seemed to have thought of something and asked thoughtfully, "Mr. Hu, when you say this land reclamation, are you referring to... that island where your Jiangshan Group is located?"

Hu Jiangshan nodded and answered affirmatively: "What President Tian said is right. Our plan is to select a suitable sea area near Tenglong Island for land reclamation. The main purpose is to further expand the existing space launch site to meet the needs of future larger-scale and more advanced space launch missions."

Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and showed expressions of understanding.

If reclamation is carried out on outlying islands far from Hong Kong Island, with sparse populations and relatively low ecological sensitivity, then the resistance to approval will certainly be much smaller, and this possibility certainly exists. After all, the environmental impact and public attention on outlying islands are far lower than that of reclamation around the main island.

However, Tung Kin-ming shook his head and said with a cautious tone, "Even if we apply for reclamation on the outlying islands, it probably won't be easy to get approved, right? As far as I know, the Hong Kong government has been very strict in controlling the development of outlying islands in recent years, and there has never been a precedent for approving similar reclamation."

Zhou Xuecong, who has always supported Hu Wenxin, laughed and said, "If Mr. Hu can succeed in his application this time, wouldn't he become the first person to be approved for reclamation of outlying islands?"

Tung Kin-ming maintained his usual cautious attitude: "Mr. Zhou, I'm afraid it's not that optimistic. The Hong Kong government is now very strict in approving environmental protection and marine use. Without a convincing reason that can convince all parties, the statement 'expanding the launch site' alone may not be enough."

After hearing Dong Jianming's words, although everyone felt that he was being a bit discouraging, they had to admit that what he said was true, his point of view was relatively objective, and he was not deliberately making things difficult for others.

Hu Wenxin also looked thoughtful. He looked at his son and asked in a gentle but inquisitive tone, "Ah Shan, I remember that your Tenglong Island space launch site is already quite large, it should be more than enough. If you want to continue expanding, you need a more specific and solid reason, right? The Hong Kong government's approval department will definitely ask about the details."

Hu Jiangshan was already confident and answered clearly, "Father, our plan to expand is to build a brand new launch facility."

"A brand new launch facility?" Everyone perked up their ears.

“Yes,” Hu Jiangshan’s voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable certainty, “a very special launch facility that uses brand-new technology. Once this facility is built and put into use, I am confident that it will shock the entire Blue Star aerospace industry.”

"Shocking the entire space industry on Earth?"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the conference room. Everyone exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with disbelief.

No one expected Hu Jiangshan to be so arrogant and confident! Many people were instantly filled with curiosity: what kind of high-tech facility could have such enormous power?

Aerospace technology is already widely recognized as being at the very top of the pyramid among all industrial technologies. If there were any so-called "new technologies" that were more advanced and ahead of current aerospace technology, what kind of cutting-edge technology would they be? It's simply unimaginable!

The more crucial question is whether Hu Jiangshan, a young man, can really master such a seemingly mysterious and cutting-edge technology.
Furthermore, would the Hong Kong government's approval officials believe Hu Jiangshan's seemingly far-fetched statement?

Those present are all seasoned veterans of the investment world, and they are already quite accustomed to the visionary narratives and story-building that entrepreneurs often use to secure policy or financial support.

To them, Hu Jiangshan's remarks, while highly inflammatory, did indeed sound somewhat unrealistic.

Hu Wenxin had already learned from his father, Hu Yingxiang, that his son was applying for land reclamation, and he also knew that his son seemed to have a big technological idea.

But Hu Jiangshan didn't go into details about the specific technology, and he didn't press for more information.

He believed that if even the old man, Hu Yingxiang, thought the matter was plausible and was willing to step in to help coordinate, then it meant that it wasn't just empty talk. If even the old man couldn't handle the issues with the Hong Kong government, then even if Hu Wenxin personally intervened, he probably wouldn't have a better solution.

However, just as everyone was lost in thought and the meeting room was filled with a complex mix of doubt, curiosity, and observation, Hu Wenxin's phone screen on the table suddenly lit up, indicating that she had received a new message.

Hu Wenxin casually picked up his phone, unlocked the screen, and quickly scanned the message content. The next moment, the serious expression on his face instantly melted away, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, revealing an extremely gratified and cheerful smile, and he even couldn't help but chuckle softly.

He raised his head, his eyes shining as he looked at his son, Hu Jiangshan, who was sitting not far away. His voice was filled with barely suppressed joy as he announced loudly, "Ah Shan! Good news! I just received confirmation that your application to the Hong Kong government regarding land reclamation on Tenglong Island has been officially approved and can proceed!"

Hu Jiangshan's heart skipped a beat, and then an overwhelming joy welled up inside him, causing him to involuntarily break into a surprised smile. He blurted out, "Dad! Is there any definite news from the Hong Kong government regarding the application for land reclamation?"

Hu Wenxin's face beamed with undisguised satisfaction and pride. She nodded vigorously and confirmed in a loud voice, "Yes! The news came directly from the highest levels of the Hong Kong government, so it's very reliable! They've already held a special meeting internally to discuss your proposal, and after discussion, they've approved in principle your proposed land reclamation plan for Tenglong Island! Ah Shan, you can go back and start working on the preliminary preparations! I estimate that the official approval document will be issued soon."

"That's great!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Jiangshan was so excited that he almost stood up from his seat. He subconsciously rubbed his hands together, looking eager to get started and make a big splash.

This breakthrough at this crucial juncture signifies that the most difficult link in his grand plan has been overcome, making subsequent substantive progress much smoother.

However, in stark contrast to the jubilation of Hu Jiangshan and his son, the other directors and executives of Hezhong Group in the conference room looked at each other in disbelief and speechless astonishment.

An eerie silence fell over the entire conference room.

Especially Dong Jianming, whose face instantly turned ugly, as if he had been forced to swallow a mouthful of bitter herbs, unable to express his suffering, and extremely embarrassed.

Today's board meeting was a particularly unlucky day for him, with everything going wrong.

First, he was rendered speechless by Hu Jiangshan's rebuttal in the Yute Technology investment case, and now he is watching helplessly as this land reclamation plan, which he originally had extremely low hopes for and which was almost a fantasy, has actually been approved by the Hong Kong government.
These successive setbacks made him realize what it means when bad luck strikes, even drinking cold water can cause problems.

Good heavens! Hu Jiangshan's incredibly outrageous land reclamation plan was actually approved by the Hong Kong government? This is simply too outrageous!
In the minds of Tung Kin-ming and the vast majority of directors, how could a major project like land reclamation, which is so large in scale, has such far-reaching impact, and involves complex ecological assessments and strict approval processes, be approved so easily and so quickly?

Even if this project has significant strategic importance for the future development of Hong Kong's technology industry, the approval process could never be simplified to this extent.

You know, according to the information they just heard, Hu Jiangshan only submitted this application plan not long ago! At most, it might only be a few days?
Could it be that Hu Jiangshan's project is so important that the Hong Kong government is willing to break with convention and handle it as a special case?
Can a decision be quickly reached and approved after just a few days of meetings and discussions?

What kind of prestigious project must it be to receive such extraordinary treatment? At this moment, Hu Wenxin, sitting in the main seat, was overjoyed, his smile spreading across his face, almost unable to close his mouth, and he could no longer maintain his usual dignified image of not showing his emotions.

It's no wonder he lost his composure. If his son, Hu Jiangshan, could handle a project as monumental as land reclamation, it would undoubtedly declare to the entire island of Hong Kong that the Hu family's power and status in Hong Kong have reached a new and awe-inspiring height!
It's worth noting that in recent years, the Li family, Hong Kong's wealthiest family, has considered land reclamation more than once and submitted applications, but without exception, all of them were rejected by the Hong Kong government without hesitation, with no possibility of approval whatsoever.

Therefore, even though Hu Jiangshan's application this time is for land reclamation on an outlying island, the difficulty of approval and the symbolic significance are incomparable to land reclamation on the main island. It is still a sensational and exaggerated event!
After this battle, Hu Wenxin's position as chairman of Hezhong Group can be said to be completely secure, with an unshakeable foundation.

In the future, even if there are still a few people on the board who disagree with him, they will probably be too embarrassed and lack the confidence to openly challenge him. At most, they can only offer suggestions indirectly.

And Hu Jiangshan, no, now should be formally addressed as General Manager Hu.

His prestige and status within the United Group were established in one fell swoop thanks to today's meeting.

This is a normal outcome, as all the directors were present and witnessed Hu Jiangshan's performance at the meeting.

His accurate assessment and eloquent arguments about Yute Technology were tantamount to a public display of his skills, fully demonstrating his business acumen and logical reasoning ability beyond his years.

Now, he has successfully secured the first approved private land reclamation project on Hong Kong Island in nearly a decade, which is a truly substantial and highly valuable achievement.

It can be said that at this moment, Mr. Hu is riding high and unparalleled.

A few moments later, this high-level group meeting, full of twists and turns and climaxes, finally came to an end.

Hu Wenxin was in a great mood. After the meeting ended, he specially called Hu Jiangshan to his chairman's office, and the father and son talked privately for a while behind closed doors.

Hu Wenxin also took the initiative to arrange a family gathering at home in a couple of days, and asked Hu Jiangshan to make sure he could make time to attend.

The Hu family has recently had a series of happy events, and they really need to celebrate properly, otherwise it would be a shame to let down this string of good fortune.

Hu Jiangshan readily agreed. He also cherished this rare and harmonious family atmosphere.

The father and son chatted while drinking the coffee their secretary had just brewed. Before they knew it, they had drunk two large cups. They were having a very pleasant conversation, and their relationship seemed to have become much closer than before.

To be honest, before Hu Jiangshan was reborn into this world, the original owner and his father Hu Wenxin probably didn't talk as much as they did in just half an afternoon today.

Looking back now, it seems pretty outrageous.

When the conversation turned to specific matters, Hu Wenxin asked with concern, "By the way, Ashan, land reclamation is a massive and complex undertaking, and it requires a highly professional and experienced construction team. Do you currently have any resources or options in this area?"

Hu Wenxin had just been thinking about this matter and felt that it was quite difficult to handle.

After all, there hasn't been a large-scale reclamation project on Hong Kong Island for almost ten years, and there may no longer be any readily available, experienced professional construction teams on the island.

If we really want to find something, we'll probably have to look to the mainland, where there's much more relevant engineering experience and team resources.

Hu Jiangshan was already prepared. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Dad, don't worry. I've already made some progress in this regard. I know some friends in the mainland, and they've agreed to help me contact the most experienced construction teams in the country with experience in large-scale land reclamation projects. It shouldn't be a big problem."

"That's good, that's good!"

Hearing this, Hu Wenxin felt much more at ease. He patted his son on the shoulder and said firmly, "If you encounter any difficulties in this process, whether it's coordination or funding, you can come to me anytime. I can mobilize the group's resources or provide direct financial support."

"Okay, thank you, Dad!" Hu Jiangshan felt a warmth in his heart as he felt his father's unreserved support.

Looking at her son, who had undergone a complete transformation and become mature and steady, Hu Wenxin's eyes were full of appreciation and satisfaction. She patted his shoulder forcefully, and everything was understood without words.

After chatting for a while, Hu Jiangshan saw that it was getting late, so he got up to say goodbye and left his father's spacious and impressive office.

He took the private elevator downstairs to the lobby of the group's headquarters building. He was pondering whether to drive directly back to his apartment in Victoria Harbour to rest, or to find a nice restaurant nearby to eat something and relax after a tense afternoon.

He plans to set off for Tenglong Island early tomorrow morning to begin making specific arrangements for the preliminary preparations for land reclamation.

Just then, his phone in his pocket suddenly dinged, indicating that a new message had arrived.

Hu Jiangshan took out his phone and saw that the sender was "Chen Yifei".

The message was brief: "I've arrived on Hong Kong Island. Do you have time now?"

Hu Jiangshan smiled and quickly replied, "Of course I have time. Where are you now? Send me your location and I'll come find you."

A moment later, Chen Yifei sent a location message: a coffee shop on the first floor of a top-tier hotel in Central, Hong Kong Island, with a very elegant and quiet environment.

Without saying a word, Hu Jiangshan put away his phone, strode to the underground parking garage, got into his Tesla, and drove straight to the agreed location.

(End of this chapter)