Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 412 Being monitored by competitors
Li Changxi was not just saying this casually. During this period of time, he was indeed looking for someone to keep an eye on Hu Jiangshan, and he would send people to Tenglong Island from time to time to check.

However, Tenglong Island has been designated as a restricted area recently, and ordinary people cannot enter.

Li Changxi had no choice but to find a way to contact the employees on the island and find out as much information as possible.

This approach did produce some results. Although we couldn't get the core secrets of Tenglong Island, we could at least roughly know the movements of Tenglong Island.

James said, "Dear Li, it seems that you are right. The space launch site built by Boss Hu is just a decoration and is useless."

Li Changxi smiled slightly and said a few humble words.

Li Changxi had indeed said this before. Even if Hu Jiangshan really built the space launch site, he would not be able to get the order for rocket launches. Which rocket development company would find an unknown person to launch a rocket? Rockets are very expensive and are the result of hard work.

It's different for Li Changxi. With the backing of SpaceX and the Gass family, mainland commercial aerospace companies that develop rockets will certainly rush to discuss cooperation, and even companies in Southeast Asia will come to seek cooperation.

Li Changxi also specialized in the study of the space launch site project. It may not be possible to carry out too many rocket launches in a year, but the unit price of each rocket launch is high!

The cost for a single launch is definitely tens of millions, and for a slightly more complicated rocket launch, it is normal to start at tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.

Therefore, rocket launches can make money, and the profits are very high. After all, once it is built, apart from personnel costs and maintenance costs, other costs are relatively negligible.

However, what Li Changxi cared about was not how much money he could make, but to stand at the commanding heights of Hong Kong Island and not let others surpass him or even catch up with him.

The space launch site built by Hu Jiangshan gave Li Changxi great stimulation.

If you say that Hu Jiangshan stole Li Changxi's limelight, then you are underestimating Li Changxi's potential.

In fact, Li Changxi still values ​​his own status the most, especially his status among the new generation of elites in Hong Kong Island.

Hu Jiangshan was an uneducated prodigal son, a scum among the dandy boys. However, he had recently made shocking moves one after another, which greatly improved his reputation and even changed the previous impression of him as a prodigal son. Li Changxi did feel threatened.

Later, Hu Jiangshan actually built a space launch site, which made Li Changxi even more uneasy, and he even didn't sleep well for several days.

This is intolerable!
Li Changxi could not allow Hu Jiangshan to continue to be so arrogant no matter what. The other party's brilliance was too bright and overshadowed Li Changxi's achievements.

Therefore, Li Changxi not only asked his grandfather for Ning Ping's reclaimed land, but also invested a lot of money and resources, and found the best construction teams he could find to work day and night in order to build the space launch site as soon as possible.

Now nearly two months have passed, and there seems to be no movement at Hu Jiangshan's space launch site, which also made Li Changxi breathe a sigh of relief.

At this time, Catherine said, "I don't think it's possible that Boss Hu would do nothing. Maybe you didn't get the news. I heard that a commercial aerospace company in the mainland signed an agreement with Boss Hu."

Li Changxi shook his head: "Ms. Gass, I know that company, it's Starry Glory. They have indeed built a rocket prototype, but they may not really let Hu Jiangshan launch it. The risk is too great."

Catherine said: "But I heard that they have already signed the contract. Doesn't that mean they have established a cooperative relationship?"

Li Changxi smiled slightly: "That may not be the case. Even if the contract is signed, the preparation time for the whole set will not be short. It will take several months to get things done, or even one or two years. There are too many variables in between. I believe that commercial aerospace companies like Starry Glory still trust the state-owned launch sites in the mainland, and also the space launch sites like ours with a solid technical background."

James laughed and said, "Indeed, dear Li, we have the aerospace technology of Spacex and Mr. Gass's technical team. This is the best proof of our strength."

Li Changxi also kept laughing along, and his laugh was quite sincere.

Although James excluded the Li family, he did not think much about it. It was already very difficult to be able to participate in this project.

The other big families actually wanted to get involved, but they didn't have the opportunity. No matter how sincere they were, they couldn't convince Gus and Malak, so the Li family was already quite lucky.

Of course, this is also because the Li family can provide this piece of land. This piece of reclaimed land just protrudes from the mainland, goes deep into the sea, and is far away from the urban area of ​​Hong Kong Island. It is quite suitable for building a space launch site.

Without this piece of land as a bargaining chip, the Li family would have no chance to participate in such a high-tech space project.

However, Catherine still shook her head and said, “You underestimate Boss Hu too much. Even my father said that he is a strong competitor.”

What Catherine said was not false, Bill Gates did have a very high opinion of Hu Jiangshan.

James shook his head and said, "I don't think that Boss Hu has much ability. He looks too young, like a college student who hasn't graduated yet."

In fact, East Asians do look very young. In the eyes of Europeans and Americans, East Asians are always older than they appear, often much older.

For example, Hu Jiangshan’s actual age is almost 30 years old, but to Europeans and Americans he only looks to be in his early twenties.

It's really too young for them.

Of course, James is not a typical European or American. He has a quarter of Negro bloodline, but his skin is still very dark, which shows how powerful the Negro genes are.

It can be heard that James does look down on Hu Jiangshan and does not think that guy poses any threat to their space launch site.

Just then, Li Changxi's cell phone rang.

Li Changxi frowned. He had clearly told his secretary not to disturb him today unless necessary.

Not many people know Li Changxi's personal mobile phone number, and most of the calls are from his beautiful secretary.

But when Li Changxi took out his cell phone and looked at the caller ID, his expression changed.

This number belongs to one of Li Changxi's trusted henchmen, named Wang Luotuo. The name is a bit strange, but he is a capable person.

Wang Luotuo has received special training and is particularly good at gathering information. He knows all kinds of ways, both hard and soft, overt and covert. He also has a wide network of contacts. So Li Changxi recently asked Wang Luotuo to keep an eye on Hu Jiangshan and asked him to report to Li Changxi at any time if he has any news.

The other party called at this time, obviously he has something extremely important to say.

Li Changxi said: "Sorry, I have to take a call."

Catherine nodded: "It's okay, please."

Li Changxi walked to the side and pressed the answer button, and Wang Luotuo's slightly hoarse voice came from the other end.

"Boss, I have something to report to you."

"What is it? Is it important?"

"It's very important. It's about Hu Jiangshan."

Li Changxi's mind moved: "Okay, then tell me briefly, what happened to Hu Jiangshan?"

"Boss, I just got the news that someone wants to deliver goods to Hu Jiangshan."

"…Ah? Shipping goods? What kind of goods? Is it important?"

"Yes, I heard it was something important."

"Big things? What big things?"

Wang Luotuo might have felt a little confused for a moment, as what he said was indeed confusing.

"Boss, I haven't found out what it is, but it's said to be very important."

Li Changxi's first reaction was that it was a bit far-fetched, but then he thought again, if it was a very large object, it would indeed be worth paying attention to. "Did they say where it was going to be shipped?"

"Tenglong Island is Hu Jiangshan's Tenglong Island."

Li Changxi looked serious, pondered for a moment, and asked again: "Is this news reliable? How did you get it?"

Wang Luotuo replied, "It's reliable, absolutely reliable. A guy who was delivering food to Tenglong Island asked that."

"Did your friend find out anything else?"

"Boss, that's all. I can only get this information. No one on the island will tell you the details. It's kept strictly confidential. Maybe someone has informed them. By the way, many people on Tenglong Island have to work overtime tonight and can't go home. Maybe they need to receive the things they used.

"Okay, Camel, then you continue to inquire about the news. If there is any new news, be sure to tell me in time."

"Okay, no problem, boss. You go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore."

After Li Changxi hung up the phone, he suddenly felt uneasy and confused, like a tangled mess.

This feeling is very bad. Li Changxi hasn't had this experience for a long time.

Big thing? What is that big thing?

What project is Hu Jiangshan going to do? Could it be...

Impossible, absolutely impossible!
It can’t be that thing!
Li Changxi quickly threw the previous thought out of his mind.

At this time, Li Changxi realized that the VIP was still standing there, so he quickly put away his phone and walked back.

James asked curiously, "Dear Li, what happened? You don't look well. Is your mother sick?"

Damn foreigners! They speak without restraint!
Li Changxi cursed inwardly, but his facial expression did not show the slightest displeasure.

"It's okay, it's okay, it's just a small matter, a company matter, not worth mentioning."

At this moment, a burst of music sounded from Catherine's brand-name bag. It seemed that Catherine's cell phone was ringing.

Katherine pulled out her phone, checked the caller ID, and answered the call.

"Hello, Mr. Horton, what's up?"

"Oh? Then go ahead and tell me. I'm listening carefully."

After hearing these two sentences, Catherine's expression turned serious.

"Oh? Really? I see. Okay, then when was it shipped out? ... Has it been several days? I see."

"Thank you, Mr. Horton. You brought me important news. I will thank you in person someday for your help."

"Okay, that's it, Mr. Horton. If you have any news, you can call me anytime. Goodbye."

Catherine hung up the phone, her expression obviously complicated.

Li Changxi was of course curious about what made Catherine so serious, but he didn't dare to ask.

James, however, had no baggage and asked out of curiosity.

Catherine didn't intend to hide it. After thinking for a while, she replied, "I just got the news that the prototype of Starry Sky Glory's rocket has been shipped out."

Li Changxi's expression changed: "What!? Starry Sky Glory?"

"Yes, it's the mainland commercial aerospace company that has signed a cooperation agreement with Mr. Hu. Their rocket prototype has been completed a long time ago, but they have not been able to get a launch site schedule. But now it has been shipped out, and I heard that the destination is Hong Kong Island."

The person who called Catherine just now is named Horton, and he works as a foreign consultant for a space agency in the mainland.

The aerospace community is still relatively small, and something as obvious as the transportation of a rocket prototype cannot be concealed.

James' eyes widened. "It was shipped here? Oh my God, it looks like it was shipped to Boss Hu."

"I think so. It seems they are moving faster than we thought."

Li Changxi was a little panicked for a moment. He didn't expect that the thing he was worried about would actually happen.

Just now Wang Luotuo said that a large object was going to be shipped over from Tenglong Island. At that time, Li Changxi thought it might be a rocket prototype, but he felt it was unlikely. He did not expect that the impossible would actually happen.

James said: "Interesting, if the rocket prototype is transported here, then the launch will not be far away."

At this time, Li Changxi's eyes lit up and he said, "There may be a storm on the sea in the next two days, and maybe their transportation will not be so smooth."

Catherine glanced at Li Changxi with a playful look in her eyes.

Li Changxi suddenly felt very embarrassed. He was careless and did not dodge. How could he accidentally say what was in his heart? How could he expect his competitor to have bad luck and not have any problems?
It was so inappropriate and made Li Changxi seem a little stingy.

At this time, James said, "Li, I think you should go and get some more information. If Boss Hu successfully receives the rocket prototype, it will have some impact on the subsequent development of our space launch site."

Li Changxi replied: "Okay, I understand. I will ask someone to find out the news."

James added: "Of course, even if there is an impact, it is not a big one. I am very confident in our technology. What do you think, Ms. Gass?"

Catherine nodded and smiled without saying anything.

The next day, Tenglong Island.

Hu Jiangshan got up from the bed, opened the door, walked to the terrace, and took a breath of fresh air.

Hu Jiangshan did not return to Hong Kong Island last night, but slept in a luxurious villa.

The bed was very comfortable and I slept well.

Hu Jiangshan looked at the sky and found that it was indeed cloudy today, with the sun only barely shining through.

Hu Jiangshan looked at the situation in Tenglong Bay again. Although it was still very calm, it was no longer as smooth as usual.

It seems that the maritime forecast is quite accurate. There will definitely be a storm in the next two days.

Storms at sea are quite scary, and many fishing boats capsize at sea every year.

A big ship is better, but if it's hauling a rocket prototype...

It’s really dangerous!

(End of this chapter)