Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1645 The Mysterious Country Club
Chung Chu-dan said that if we have enough time and head north, we can visit Tap Mun Island, Sharp Island, and Chi Chau Island, which we mentioned last time. As for Wong Mau Chau Island, it's too far, so we won't consider it this time.

Holding the nautical chart, Chung Chor-hung said that heading north was not worthwhile, as it would be too dangerous if a typhoon or large waves suddenly appeared at night.

If heading south, the yacht will travel along the coastline past Shek O and then turn into the waters of Tai Tam Bay and Stanley Bay.

They enjoyed the coastal scenery along the way, and by the time they reached the unnamed island south of Repulse Bay, it was almost dark.

If there were a place to land on that unnamed island, they could swim, picnic, barbecue, and play around with a bonfire on that island. When they got tired, they could go back to the yacht to take a shower and rest.

If there are no places to land around that small island, the yacht can sail north for about ten minutes to reach the vicinity of Repulse Bay.

The safety of yachts moored in Repulse Bay goes without saying. Even if you stay there overnight, you don't have to worry about typhoons or waves. If you need anything or want to eat something, you can go to the shops and restaurants on the shore to buy it.

Han Li remained uninvolved in the sisters' disagreement throughout, but Zhong Chudan ultimately agreed to her sister's more reasonable and safer route.

Now that the two sisters had made their decision, Han Li simply changed course and headed towards Shek O.

As they approached Shek O, Cherie Chung pointed to the villas that were faintly visible on the hillside and began to tell them about their origins.

Before the 1970s, there were a total of 22 mansions in Shek O, all owned by British companies and bank residences.

Moreover, Shek O originally had the same rule as Victoria Peak: no Chinese were allowed to buy property here, which resulted in a situation where it was extremely difficult to find a house.

In previous years, Chinese people who were able to acquire a plot of land on the mountaintop and be permitted to build houses were considered to have such privileges.

Basically, only those who have made significant contributions to certain departments and are highly regarded by the foreigners in the British Hong Kong government are qualified to live here; it signifies status.

(At this time, the Peak is still not open to locals. Only after obtaining permission from those foreigners in the Hong Kong government can they spend huge sums of money to buy land and build houses.)

As for Mid-Levels, although it is quite famous among Hong Kong people, it is a property that many people can only dream of, a property with a price but no market, a symbol of status and a luxury residence that can be passed down through generations.

However, the hillside is merely a place foreigners use to win people over and make money; in no way can it compare to the nearby hilltop villas.
In contrast, in previous years, many Chinese people were able to obtain a plot of land in Shek O and were permitted to build houses there.

The richest people in Hong Kong live here, which means that your wealth has been recognized by foreign investors.

However, there are not many companies with this license; only three are listed: No. 1 Shek O Co., Ltd., No. 3 Taiko Co., Ltd., and No. 7 Hui Fung Bank.

(Even in the late 20s and early 20s, anyone wanting to buy land or build a house in the Shek O area still needed permission from the Shek O Owners' Committee, which consists of the current owners of those 22 luxury houses.)
In Shek O, besides the luxury homes that money can't buy, the most famous place is the Shek O Country Club.

Established 25 years ago, Shek O Country Club is the most mysterious members-only golf course in Hong Kong.

It is said that as of 82, the club had fewer than one hundred members.

Any one of these people could cause a huge stir in Hong Kong if they stomped their feet.

Becoming a member here requires more than just money; you need an internal member referral and a rigorous approval process.

Many wealthy businessmen in Hong Kong would spend a fortune just for a chance to enter, hoping to meet a powerful figure there, or at least leave an impression. For them, that would be a huge win. Han Li had never been to the Shek O Country Club that Chung Chu-hung mentioned, but he had heard of it and knew of it quite well.

The last time Han Li acquired those land plots in Saigon through Anita Koch of the High T Brothers law firm, he overheard those high-ranking officials mentioning it casually when he treated them to dinner after the transaction was completed.

Despite their high status in Hong Kong, they were still not members of the Shek O Country Club.

Therefore, when they talked about this club, their eyes were full of envy and ambition, but when they talked about the summit, Shek O was immediately put aside.

What they desire most is to acquire a piece of land on the mountaintop. This would be the best reward for them, the greatest affirmation of their careers, and a way to enrich their families and descendants.

The first Chinese person to move into the Peak villa area was a Chief Inspector surnamed Yao, who was also the first Chinese Chief Inspector in Hong Kong.

It is said that this detective solved countless cases, fought fiercely with criminals, led charges, and apprehended criminals across borders; his qualification was almost earned with his life.

As Cherie Chung recounted these events, the yacht had already reached Cape D'Aguilar.

Next, Han Li drove the yacht westward along the coastline.

There's really nothing to see in Stanley right now. The most famous things there are the fort, the prison, and a cemetery that's like a mass grave for burying prisoners.

Shortly after passing Stanley, the yacht arrived at the unnamed, uninhabited, and buildingless island that Cherie Chung had pointed out on the nautical chart.

The island has only some shrubs and no decent trees. It looks like it's surrounded by reefs, shoals, and rock walls, making it impossible to land.

Han Li started searching from the south side of the island in his yacht and finally found a beach on the north side where he could get to the island.

The water in this area is very clear with no undercurrents, making it suitable for swimming, and the beach on the shore looks nice too.

If Han Li and his group wanted to go to this small island for a picnic and fun, there was no dock and the yachts were not deep enough to sail directly to the shore.

The yacht could only be moored at a distance, so the three of them packed their swimsuits and other picnic supplies and paddled over in kayaks. This is one of the inconveniences of outdoor recreation.

Next, the Chung sisters went to change clothes and pack their things, while Han Li anchored the boat, turned off the engine, and launched the kayaks from the yacht.

Perhaps Han Li was lucky; the weather was calm and peaceful, and the three of them rowed the yacht to the island very smoothly.

After the three of them landed on the island, before the items were even unloaded from the boat, Zhong Chudan started running around wildly.

Han Li and Zhong Chuhong simply smiled and said nothing. They unloaded the things and secured the kayak before calling Zhong Chudan back.

Since they can spend the night on the yacht, they don't need to set up tents; all they need to do is lay out a large picnic mat.

Han Li told the two sisters to change into their swimsuits and go play in the water, while he took out a stove and charcoal to start a fire.
(End of this chapter)