Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1668 Return to Quarry Bay

Han Li left a few birds to keep watch in the Lianbang Building, then turned his car around and chased after the younger man who had left.

Guided by the peregrine falcon, Han Li drove to a large villa near Happy Valley.

Han Li was quite familiar with the Happy Valley area. When he last acquired the land from the Hong Kong government, he had accompanied the head of the High T Brothers law firm and Anita Koch to deliver bank cards in this area.

At this time of year, the people who can afford to live in villas in the Happy Valley area are either ordinary people, English, people from other countries, or Hong Kong people with English citizenship. Regardless of the type, they are all quite wealthy.

The Happy Valley area not only has Hong Kong's racecourse, but is also surrounded by luxury homes, and its various high-end restaurants and entertainment venues are even better than those in the Mid-Levels where Han Li lives.

It is one of the most popular places for many Hong Kong dignitaries and celebrities, hence its nickname "Happy Valley".

Why is this area called Happy Valley?

Because some people have made money betting on horse races here, some have built connections here, and some have found investments here.

Some people become famous not long after they leave here.

As for how long one can remain popular and whether one can stay popular indefinitely, that depends on the individual circumstances.

So, why this place is called Happy Valley is a matter of opinion.

Han Li glanced at the villa from the roadside, left a few birds to keep watch, and then left.

Although it was already getting dark, Han Li did not go straight home, but instead went to a large bookstore in Hong Kong.

Han Li found some historical books, biographies of famous people, anecdotes and miscellaneous records about Hong Kong, as well as some existing magazines and newspapers from the 1950s onwards.

When Han Li returned to Jia Hui Garden carrying this huge pile of documents, it was already completely dark.

After Chung Chu-hung helped Han Li get out his slippers and take off his coat, he looked at the huge pile of books and a bitter smile crept onto his face.

I already have a huge pile of proper study books and materials that I can't even finish reading, and now I'm adding such a large amount of reading to my own reading load.

At the same time, Han Li realized that if it really involved matters during the Korean War, even if he didn't know, how could Elder Liu and the others not know? He could simply ask them after returning to Beijing.

Buying such a huge pile of miscellaneous books is just asking for trouble, making trouble out of nothing.

However, this thought only flashed through Han Li's mind for a moment, because books are a kind of wealth no matter when you buy them.

Imagine building a large study, surrounded by all sorts of books and documents, where you can sit in the middle, drink tea, and read in your free time—what a sophisticated atmosphere that would be!

The next day, when Han Li made his usual phone calls, he first called Ji Zehao, the professional manager he had recalled.

When Han Li learned that he had not yet decided which office building to rent, he told him to rent a floor in the Lianbang Building, and the higher the floor, the better.

Although Ji Zehao hasn't chosen a location yet these past two days, he's gathered a lot of information.

When he heard his boss ask him to rent the Lianbang Building, he instinctively retorted.

“Boss, the rent in Lianbang Building is the highest in Hong Kong, and there are no guaranteed vacancies. Even if there are vacancies, the area won't be large, and the floor won't be very good.”

Han Li thought about it and realized it made sense. He had only managed to get there yesterday, and he couldn't confirm whether the person was actually at the Lianbang Building. So he told Ji Zehao to handle it. Next, Han Li called Anita Koch, but this time her assistant answered the phone.

Han Li learned from her assistant that Anita Koch had attended a party for some foreigners in Hong Kong the previous night and had not yet come to the office this morning.

Han Li could guess what was going on without needing to explain in detail. Since Anita Koch was with those foreigners, they would inevitably talk about the land.

This is because it relates to whether she can earn this hefty commission, as well as Han Li's usual generous red envelope after the deal is done.

After making a round of phone calls, Han Li realized that he had nothing to do today, and for some reason, he thought of Li Lizhen, whom he had met last time.

Thinking it over, Han Li picked up the phone and dialed the number Li Lizhen had left behind.

If Han Li had made that call yesterday, Li Lizhen might not have been able to answer it, because she gave up after waiting for several days without receiving a call.

Today, Li Lizhen woke up to find herself with a bit of a cold and a headache. Her parents are busy with work and setting up their stalls every day, so they leave early in the morning. Therefore, she stayed at home and did not go to school or go out to find her mentor.

Li Lizhen, wearing a vest and shorts, with messy hair and looking listless, was slumped on the sofa watching TV when the phone rang. She picked it up and asked listlessly.

"Hello, who is it?"

"Li Lizhen? Your voice sounds a little off. Are you sick?"

At this moment, Li Lizhen did not recognize Han Li's voice and just subconsciously said it.

"Yes, I have a cold and a bit of a headache."

Han Li: "If you have a cold, then you should rest well. We can talk about taking photos when you're better."

Upon hearing about the photo album, Li Lizhen immediately remembered the agreement regarding the 300 yuan deposit she had received last time, and the promise of earning 6000 yuan. This made her forget her headache, and she quickly spoke into the microphone.

"Sir, I only have a slight cold, it won't affect my ability to take photos at all. Just tell me a place and I'll head there as soon as I have time."

Han Li: "You'll need to change clothes many times for the photoshoot, including many swimsuits. Are you sure you're in the right condition to take the photos?"

Li Lizhen: "I have absolutely no problem."

Han Li: "To ensure the swimsuit looks good, you'll have to swim and splash around in the water. If this worsens your condition, I'll be heartbroken. How about we reschedule for another day?"

Li Lizhen: "I'm really fine, no need to reschedule."

Han Li: "Alright then, I'll drive to the place where we met last time to pick you up later."

After hanging up the phone, Li Lizhen, who had just looked listless, jumped off the sofa, put on her slippers, and ran to wash her face and change her clothes.

After hanging up the phone, Han Li changed his clothes, took out many different styles of clothes from the Chung sisters' workroom, packed them up, and went downstairs to pick up Li Lizhen.

On the way, Han Li kept thinking about where to take Li Lizhen for a good photo shoot, and where they wouldn't be disturbed by others at crucial moments.
Seaside, yacht, rooftop, mountain, forest, or hotel?
No, Li Lizhen said she was bringing friends along, so this could be considered a stronger bait.

When Han Li drove to the vicinity of Quarry Bay, he saw Li Lizhen standing by the roadside in the distance, wearing a T-shirt and a midi skirt. Strangely, she was alone, without any friends with her.
(End of this chapter)