Chapter 196: First Arrival in Hong Kong
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Second Brother, are you still in bed? Aren’t we supposed to go to Hong Kong today? The sun’s already up, and you’re still sleeping! If we don’t hurry, we’ll arrive in Hong Kong in the evening!” As soon as Zhou Chao answered the phone, Li Yang started talking non-stop. Zhou Chao didn’t even have a chance to interject!
“Big Brother, it’s only 9 o’clock. Why are you in such a hurry? Are you going alone? Isn’t Shen Lan going with you?” Zhou Chao glanced at Jiang Li beside him and asked curiously.
“Why would I take Shen Lan with me? I’m going there for business!” Zhou Chao’s words left Li Yang feeling bewildered; he hadn’t figured out what was going on!
“Are you silly? Don’t you know you can bring Shen Lan with you, and we can all have fun together for a few days before returning? It’s completely justified, and your dad won’t have any objections!”
“Oh, right! Why didn’t I think of that? I’ll have Shen Lan pack her bags right away. What time are we leaving this afternoon?” Hearing Li Yang’s enthusiastic tone, Zhou Chao shook his head in disbelief.
Zhou Chao checked the afternoon flights, looked for a moment, and said, “Let’s book the 2:30 PM flight, first class. Make sure you book seats for both of you so that you won’t have trouble getting on the plane.”
“Got it! See you this afternoon!” Li Yang hung up the phone, leaving Zhou Chao holding the disconnected phone in bewilderment.
“Why are men in love so silly?” Zhou Chao had just finished speaking when Jiang Li burst into laughter.
“What about you, Brother Chao? Have you become silly too?”
“I’m so smart; how could 1 become silly?” Zhou Chao replied with a smile and leaned over to kiss Jiang Li.
“Alright, it’s time to get up! I’ll take a shower first!” Saying this, Jiang Li uncovered the blanket, revealing her fair skin.
As Jiang Li walked into the bathroom, Zhou Chao took out a cigarette and started smoking.
“Hiss!” The cigarette in Zhou Chao’s hand had burned out without him noticing, and he was startled by the ember burning his finger.
Last night, he had already integrated the hacker skills he had previously acquired. He had a background in computer science, so he quickly mastered the hacker skills. Combined with his exceptional reflexes, he was now proficient in computer-related matters, but he hadn’t had a chance to try them out yet.
Shaking his head, Zhou Chao snapped out of his thoughts. Listening to the sound of water from the bathroom, a mischievous smile spread across his face. He lifted the blanket and walked into the bathroom, filling the room with the harmonious sound of two lovers playing a melody of love.
At 1:30 in the afternoon, Zhou Chao and Jiang Li appeared at Hongqiao Airport. Zhou Chao was dragging a large suitcase with his right hand as they walked into the airport.
“Chao’er, wait for us!” As soon as Zhou Chao entered the airport lobby, he heard Li Yang calling from behind.
“Big bro, what a coincidence! You arrived right after us.” Zhou Chao glanced casually at Jiang Li beside him. It’s no wonder she was chatting the whole way here in the car. It seems she was most likely talking to Shen Lan!
“Let’s go, let’s pick up the tickets first, and then we can chat in the VIP lounge.” Zhou Chao nodded in agreement, and the group headed towards the automated ticket machines.
“Chao’er, what are we going to do on Hong Kong Island this time? Why do you need me to make a trip?” While sitting in the VIP lounge, Li Yang quietly asked Zhou Chao.
“You’ll find out when we get there. Just consider it a vacation!” Li Yang looked at Zhou Chao mysteriously, and he didn’t press for more information. After all, this trip was a chance for him to relax and have fun.
Meanwhile, Jiang Li and Shen Lan were already engaged in a whispered conversation, occasionally glancing at the two men, leaving Zhou Chao and Li Yang somewhat puzzled.
“Ding dong!” An announcement echoed through the airport.
“Let’s go! It’s time to board the plane!” When Zhou Chao and Li Yang collected their tickets, they also checked their luggage. Then, the group left the VIP lounge and passed through the fast-track channel to board the plane.
“Let’s all rest for a while. The flight will be over two hours!” Zhou Chao informed everyone and then put on an eye mask to rest.
Seeing Zhou Chao’s example, Li Yang and the others also settled in for a nap. After all, they planned to have a good time once they arrived on Hong Kong Island.
As time passed, when Zhou Chao woke up, the plane was already flying over Hong Kong Island.
“You’re awake!” Zhou Chao looked over and saw that Li Yang and the others were already eating.
“Didn’t any of you sleep?”
“We slept for a bit but woke up. It just feels weird to sleep on a plane!” Zhou Chao glanced at his companions, who were wide awake, and couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. Why was he the only one feeling tired? Could it be because he had been working so hard on the farm lately?
Not long after, the plane landed at the airport, and it took Li Yang and the others about half an hour to complete passport and customs procedures before finally exiting the airport.
“Big Brother, where’s the car? Didn’t you say everything was arranged in advance?”
“Just wait a moment. Let me make a call and check where it is.” Li Yang walked to the side and made a phone call. After a short while, he returned.
“It’s here! It’ll be here in a moment!” Indeed, less than two minutes later, a seven-seater Mercedes-Benz pulled up in front of them.
“Young Master Li, I’m Liu Man, the manager of the Hong Kong Island branch. We have arranged a hotel for you. Let’s go now!” Liu Man said as he picked up their luggage and placed it in the trunk of the car.
“Chao’er, get in the car! Let’s go to the hotel and settle down first.” Zhou Chao and the others all got into the car. After Liu Man had placed the luggage in the trunk, he started driving towards the booked hotel.
“Uncle Liu, my dad often mentioned you. May 1 ask where the hotel you arranged is located?” Li Yang, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, asked as he looked at Liu Man who was driving.
“Young Master Li, I’ve booked The Peninsula Hotel. It’s about a 30-minute drive from the airport.” Li Yang nodded in response, checked the time, and realized that by the time they arrived at The Peninsula Hotel, it would already be 5:30 in the evening.
During the journey, there were cheers from Jiang Li and Shen Lan in the backseat. The car was driving along the coastline, offering a beautiful view of the sea. Although they had seen it before, it had a unique charm.
“Chaojer, how long do you plan to stay here?”
“I don’t know yet. We’ve come this far, so let’s play for a few days first.”
“Li Yang, are you guys interested in attending a concert?” Suddenly, Liu Man, who was driving, spoke up.
Liu Man’s words grabbed the attention of everyone. Li Yang asked, “Uncle Liu, who’s holding a concert recently?”
“It’s the Concert of the Heavenly Singer, Jacky Cheung, at the Hong Kong Coliseum.”
As Liu Man’s words fell, there were two simultaneous voices from the backseat saying, “I want to go!”
Zhou Chao looked at Jiang Li and Shen Lan, who had spoken in unison and couldn’t help but laugh.
Jiang Li gently pinched Zhou Chao’s arm. “Don’t make fun of us. It’s normal to like the songs of Jacky Cheung!”
“No, I’m laughing at how synchronized you two are. I also like Jacky Cheung’s songs. Let’s all go together. Do you know when the concert is?” Zhou Chao quickly explained while inquiring about the concert’s schedule.
It’s the day after tomorrow night! However, the tickets are almost sold out. Since you all want to go, I’ll find some scalped tickets for you.”
“Alright, Uncle Liu, we’ll leave that to you!” Li Yang confirmed their interest in attending the concert, and Liu Man nodded in agreement.
The car returned to tranquility, and Zhou Chao gazed at the passing scenery outside. They were getting closer to the densely packed skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island.
“Young Master Li, we’ve arrived!” Liu Man turned the car into the parking lot. After parking the car, the group grabbed their luggage and headed inside.
“Uncle Liu, give me the car keys. 1’11 use it for a few days, and I’ll return it to you later!” Li Yang thought of something just before leaving and turned to Liu Man.
“Sure, Young Master Li!” Liu Man handed the keys to Li Yang, who then passed them to him. They arrived at the hotel entrance, and the group declined Liu Man’s offer to carry their luggage.
Watching as the group entered The Peninsula Hotel, Liu Man immediately took out his phone and called Li Daoming in Modu. He reported the situation, and after hanging up the phone, he left The Peninsula Hotel.
After completing the check-in process, the bellman carried their luggage and led them into the elevator, taking them to their respective rooms.
“Thank you!” After thanking the bellman, Zhou Chao opened his room door and walked in.
“Wow, this place is stunning!” The Peninsula Hotel was located right by the sea, and they had a perfect view of the Bauhinia Square across. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful. After admiring it for a while, they both lay down on the bed without moving.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
“Chao’er, let’s go have dinner!” Li Yang’s urgent knocking on the door interrupted their relaxation. Zhou Chao quickly walked over and opened the door.
“Where should we eat? Is it in the hotel?” Zhou Chao opened the door and gestured for Li Yang and Shen Lan to come in.
“Let’s eat in the hotel. Rest well today, and since you have a business to attend to tomorrow, we can explore the city later!”
Li Yang’s suggestion seemed reasonable to Zhou Chao, so he agreed, saying, “Okay, we’ll have dinner in the hotel tonight. But how about going out for a walk later and enjoying the night view?”
“Sounds good. Let’s have dinner first!” They all headed to the hotel’s restaurant.
“Chao’er, do you know any good places to eat on Hong Kong Island?” Li Yang looked at the menu and was unsure about what dishes to order, so he handed the menu over to Zhou Chao.
“Let’s have some Typhoon Shelter Crab, Roasted Suckling Pig, Roast Goose, Honey-glazed BBQ Pork, Pigeon, and Braised Abalone. These dishes should be good.” Zhou Chao closed the menu and handed it to the waiter. The waiter took the menu and left.
“Big Bro, tomorrow morning, please arrange the boats and cargo at the harbor. We’ll go straight to the port to load the goods!”
“Is it that urgent? Alright, I’ll arrange it tonight. By the way, which pier are your goods at?”
“It’s Pier 3 at Kwai Chung Container Terminal. I’ll send you the cargo list tomorrow, and you can take care of it then.”
“Alright, 1 got it.” Li Yang nodded and didn’t ask further questions.
As they chatted, the waiter brought their dishes to the table.
“Let’s eat and savor the cuisine of Hong Kong Island!” Zhou Chao said, and several pairs of chopsticks immediately went for the Roasted Suckling Pig. It made Zhou Chao chuckle at their enthusiasm.
“Mmm, this Roasted Suckling Pig is delicious! I’ve only heard about it before; I’ve never actually tasted it. It’s really good!”
Under the temptation of delicious food, both Jiang Li and Shen Lan abandoned their reservations and started eating heartily.
“Mmm, I’m so full! That Braised Abalone was fantastic!” Li Yang leaned back in his chair, looking extremely satisfied.
“Okay, we’ve had our fill. Time for a stroll!” Zhou Chao got up after paying the bill and guided the group out of the hotel..