Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 243 Bill Gates Seeks Cooperation

There is a complete monitoring system in the central control room. Hu Jiangshan can see through the monitoring screen that the construction vehicles on the first floor and the underground floor are driving out in a series. The scene is quite spectacular.

Hu Jiangshan was not satisfied with what he saw here, so he immediately walked out of the facility and took a look.

There are endless rows of construction vehicles, and you can't see the end of them at a glance.

Wow, Hu Jiangshan just took a quick look at the facility just now. He only knew that there were many construction vehicles of various types, but he didn't expect there would be so many.

No wonder the construction period is so short, this is such a big deal.

The key is that these construction vehicles are all controlled by artificial intelligence, and they can move and construct autonomously. That is to say, if the life of the machinery is not taken into consideration, they can carry out construction 24 hours a day and work on the front line around the clock.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan's cell phone rang.

It was Yusheng who called.

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly, already knowing why the other party called.

Hu Jiangshan answered the phone, and as expected, Yu Sheng's anxious voice was heard from the other end, and he even began to tremble.

"Boss, something big has happened! A large number of vehicles have appeared on the island! Unidentified vehicles!"

Hu Jiangshan smiled: "Sashimi, is there no one in the car?"

Yu Sheng seemed to have suddenly thought of something and immediately replied, "Yes, boss, did you find these vehicles?"

"Yes, don't worry, they are here to repair the road, let them do it themselves."

Yusheng breathed a sigh of relief: "Boss, I just saw it. Sorry, I was distracted just now."

Hu Jiangshan said: "It's okay, you did a great job. If there is any situation, you must report it immediately. Don't worry about other things."

Yu Sheng was very happy to hear this. Hu Jiangshan affirmed his performance, which showed that the work of them as island patrollers was not useless.

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan observed the work process of the construction vehicles. He had to say that it was clean, neat and extremely efficient.

Just looking at the movements, you can't tell that it is an unmanned vehicle. It even does a better and more scientific job than manned construction vehicles.

In addition, these construction vehicles are powered by electricity, do not require refueling, and are pollution-free.

A vehicle of this size will have a long endurance, and there will be large solar cells on the roof, which can greatly enhance the endurance of the construction vehicle.

I just don’t know how the undersea tunnel will be constructed. Will there be special diving robots for construction?

Hu Jiangshan didn't care anymore. No matter what, Tenglong Island would be completely renewed in twenty-eight days.

Hu Jiangshan was looking forward to it just thinking about it.

Hu Jiangshan was in a good mood and went to the villa on Tenglong Island.

Now the villa is very beautiful, comfortable and chic.

The cleaning robot not only keeps the interior of the villa clean and tidy, but also keeps the yard clean. At most, you can see one or two fallen leaves, which will soon be cleaned up by the robot.

Especially the two swimming pools, one big and one small, with blue water, clean and beautiful.

Tenglong Island now has abundant water resources, and the swimming pool can even change the water every day. Everything is done automatically and at little cost.

It’s a pity that Hu Jiangshan didn’t bring a swimsuit, otherwise it would have been nice to take a short soak in the swimming pool.

Having said that, the most comfortable place in this kind of villa is the large terrace on the second floor.

It was great for Hu Jiangshan to lie on a chair on the terrace, looking at the sea view of Tenglong Bay and drinking.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan's cell phone rang.

Hu Jiangshan picked up the phone and was stunned.

【Caller ID: Zhou Ling】

Isn’t Zhou Ling Bill Gates’ agent in Hong Kong Island?

It’s really strange, why did Zhou Ling call Hu Jiangshan?
Tenglong Island has been officially handed over, and Bill Gates also came to the island last time to meet with Hu Jiangshan. They chatted about some random things and then left.

Hu Jiangshan originally thought that he would never have any contact with Bill Gates again.

Is it...

Hu Jiangshan suddenly remembered that Bill Gates had mentioned before that he wanted to discuss some cooperation with Hu Jiangshan, but he did not mention what specific project it was, so Gates and his group left in a hurry.

Hu Jiangshan thought that Bill Gates just said it casually on a whim. In fact, there was no cooperation at all. It was all just a courtesy. There would be no projects to cooperate on in the future.

Then listen to what the other party says.

I pressed the answer button and Zhou Ling's voice came from the other end.

"Boss Hu, do you have time to talk?"

"Whenever you have time, please tell me."

"It's like this. Mr. Bill Gates would like to take some time to have a video call with you. Is that okay?"

Hu Jiangshan was stunned: "Video call? Does Gais have anything to discuss?"

"It's about cooperation. Mr. Gass has a project that he thinks you might be interested in, so he wants to talk to you."

Hu Jiangshan hesitated for a moment and asked, "What is the specific project? Can you tell me?"

"...I don't know about this either. Mr. Gass didn't give me any information about this. He probably wants to talk to you in person."

Hu Jiangshan also understood that if a big shot like Bill Gates had any project, there would only be two options.

Either a major project or a very special project.

It goes without saying that major projects are definitely high-investment, high-tech projects.

Of course, in Bill Gates' style, it could also be an environmental project.

The second type is special projects, which of course cannot be told to others casually and must be kept confidential.

Zhou Ling was only Gais's agent, not his confidant, so naturally she couldn't know too much.

Zhou Ling said: "Boss Hu, the video conference should not take up too much of your time. If you agree, you can choose a time, but it is best to be in the evening."

Of course it will be at night.

Bill Gates should be on the other side of the ocean and in the lighthouse country. The night here is equivalent to the broad day over there.

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "Okay, no problem. I have time here. How about arranging it tonight?"

"Okay, I'll ask Mr. Gass for instructions. If it's possible tonight, I'll call you again."

Hu Jiangshan agreed and said it was no problem.

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan fell into deep thought.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan had no interest in working with Bill Gates.

Although the other party is a top boss and very rich, he is a rich man from the Lighthouse Country after all. The real upper-class people of the Lighthouse Country only come into contact with people in that circle. If Bill Gates was an ordinary person, Hu Jiangshan might still consider it.

But Hu Jiangshan was still quite curious about what kind of cooperation Bill Gates wanted to discuss with Hu Jiangshan.

You know, Gass is a super boss of the Lighthouse Country, no, it should be said that he is a world-class boss and the former richest man on Blue Star!

Although global technology icons such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Aaron Miller are basically technology leaders deliberately hyped and promoted by the Beacon Country, they do have real abilities.

Why would these people, who have high vision, abundant resources, and numerous connections, look for a Chinese to work with? What is the project that is so mysterious?
In fact, Hu Jiangshan had no ill feelings towards Bill Gates. He even thought that he was quite elegant and a good person.

This is completely different from the top lawmakers in the Beacon Country.

Moreover, Bill Gates is one of the few businessmen from the Beacon Country who is defined as an "old friend" by the Chinese government, and the two countries once cooperated very closely.

But the same old saying still applies: people’s hearts are hidden in their stomachs, you can judge a person by his face but not his heart, he is a beast in human clothing.

Appearances are always deceptive, who knows if there is a demon living inside?

The Lighthouse Country is a place that produces demons, and Hu Jiangshan knew this very well in his previous life.

Moreover, Gus is a high-ranking figure in the Lighthouse Country. There are many unknown secrets in that circle. Even if a good person enters, he will most likely become an out-and-out villain.

Those who are immersed in ink become black.

Hu Jiangshan thought that there was no need to think too much about it. If Geis wanted to talk, then let him talk. After all, it was up to him to decide whether to cooperate or not.

Hu Jiangshan had no plan to return to Hong Kong Island, so he decided to stay here tonight and have a video conference with Bill Gates in Bill Gates' villa. It was quite interesting just thinking about it.

In the evening, Hu Jiangshan sat on a lounge chair on the terrace, with wine and wine glasses on the table.

These were also left by dear Mr. Gass.

Surprisingly, the sea breeze was not very strong, just a little stronger than during the day, which was still acceptable.

You know, generally speaking, the sea breeze is very strong during high tide in the evening on the island.

But Tenglong Island is an island with a bay. Tenglong Bay makes the strong sea breeze much gentler. The wind blowing on your face is cool and comfortable, just like someone is massaging you.

Hu Jiangshan had already placed the laptop on the table and added Bill Gates' account in advance.

Of course, the platform used is from overseas, and these foreigners don’t know how to use domestic platforms.

Hu Jiangshan drank two glasses of wine, wondering why the former richest man in Blue Star had not come online yet.

Are they going to stand Hu Jiangshan up?
Not to the point.

If he doesn't go online soon, Hu Jiangshan will go to sleep.

A moment later, Cao Cao appeared as soon as he was mentioned.

Bill Gates finally came online and sent a video invitation to Hu Jiangshan.

Hu Jiangshan clicked "Agree".

The face sitting opposite was indeed that of Bill Gates.

It is worth mentioning that Gus is in very good condition and looks much younger than his actual age.

This is very rare for Europeans and Americans. As we all know, due to genetic reasons, they mature relatively early and age quickly.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan also knew that these wealthy people in Europe and America had many ways to maintain their health, such as injecting special drugs and some of the methods were even darker and more evil. He didn't know if Gus could use them.

Behind Bill Gates is a large fish tank, but it is not a marine tank, but a freshwater tank.

It can be seen that Bill Gates' hobbies are not limited to marine life, he also likes freshwater fish. He is a standard aquarium enthusiast.

When Gais saw Hu Jiangshan, he smiled at him and waved his hand, appearing very amiable.

"Hi! Boss Hu, do you remember me?"

This made Hu Jiangshan laugh: "Mr. Gass, you are such a joker. How could I not remember you? Even if I have never met you, I would recognize you. You are a celebrity on Blue Star."

For Bill Gates, such words are not actually flattery or compliments, after all, he is a real big shot.

Gus didn't even think there was anything wrong; he was used to it.

The two exchanged a few words and then got down to business.

Hu Jiangshan asked: "Mr. Gass, do you have anything to discuss with me?"

Bill Gates smiled and said, "Yes, there is a project. I wonder if Mr. Hu is interested in cooperating with us."

Hu Jiangshan said: "To be honest, I am honored to cooperate with Mr. Gass. I am just a little confused as to why Mr. Gass chose me to cooperate with him? I am a nobody."

"The reason is simple, because this project is most suitable to be carried out on Tenglong Island."

"what?"

Hu Jiangshan seemed surprised, but in fact this reason was within his expectations.

Why did Bill Gates seek cooperation with him? Most likely it was because of Tamron Island.

"Mr. Gus, I'm curious, what is that project?"

Gais paused for a moment and said, "Boss Hu, I had a plan before. I wanted to choose a suitable island and build a launch site."

Hu Jiangshan was stunned: "Launch site? Mr. Gass, are you talking about the launch site where rockets are launched?"

"Yes, it is a rocket launch site used to launch probes and explore outer space."

Hu Jiangshan smiled and said, "Mr. Gass, I'm afraid this won't work. You have to know that Tenglong Island is an outlying island of Hong Kong Island. A launch site cannot be built without approval."

Hu Jiangshan put it more tactfully. The outlying islands of Hong Kong are just demarcated outlying islands. How can a launch site be built casually on Chinese territory?

This can no longer be explained by violations of regulations. Once discovered, it would be a serious crime.

Gais smiled slightly. "Boss Hu, you don't have to worry about this. I have submitted an application to your country. Although it is a sole proprietorship, I agree that the launch facility can be supervised. The relevant departments of your country also said that they can agree in principle, but they must find a suitable construction site. The waters near Hong Kong Island meet the requirements."

Hu Jiangshan was very surprised. He didn't expect that Bill Gates had already submitted an application to the relevant Chinese authorities.

What was even more unexpected was that the relevant departments actually agreed. Although it was only an agreement in principle, it also showed that this matter had a chance.

Is what Gus said true?
It feels unlikely.

Why does China allow foreigners to build a launch site on its territory?

Isn't this a definite safety hazard?

But Hu Jiangshan thought about it and realized that the Shanghai Stock Exchange allowed Aaron Malak to build an independent factory and saved Tesla electric vehicles, so it made sense to let Geiss build a launch site.

Moreover, this rocket launch site is not built in the mainland, but in Hong Kong Island, so it is not so sensitive.

Gais looked at Hu Jiangshan's expression, which was full of doubts, and said, "There is no need for me to lie to you about this matter. If you agree to cooperate, I can send you a copy of the negotiation details. Also, after the launch site is built, all launch missions must be approved by China, and sometimes there will even be cooperation."

Hu Jiangshan was shocked. China was cooperating with a wealthy man from the Beacon Country on rocket launches?

(End of this chapter)