Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

In the blink of an eye, two days have passed.

At six o'clock in the morning in Hong Kong, just as dawn was breaking, Henry jumped out of bed, ready to go out and begin his daily workout.

Because of his rebirth, Henry now possesses extraordinary physical attributes, but compared to his previous life, he miraculously exhibits a superior understanding of health preservation.

Not for any other reason than that he already possesses "immense wealth," and all the best things in the world have been offered to him; he should cherish them!

He changed into a sports vest, shorts, and running shoes, then walked out of his suite to meet up with Liam and the others who were already waiting outside.

The four bodyguards, unusually dressed in neat sportswear, were ready to accompany them.

Among them, Liam and Zhao were empty-handed, just like Henry, and went into battle lightly equipped;

Lucas and Oliver each carried a backpack—Lucas's backpack contained a bulletproof vest and first aid supplies, while Oliver's backpack concealed an M16A4 rifle and several pistols.

Oliver and the other three are actually active-duty Navy SEALs who possess special credentials that allow them to legally carry these weapons in the United States and its allies.

Of course, you must make a simple declaration to the local government before traveling to other countries or regions.

In addition, he arranged for eight other bodyguards as backup, to follow him at a certain distance to ensure a rapid response to any emergencies.

After all, Henry wasn't a local native, so it was always good to have adequate security measures in case of any unexpected situation.

Although the security situation in Central, Hong Kong is relatively good, Henry still requires his bodyguards to carry necessary protective equipment at all times, just in case, for safety reasons.

Henry has never been stingy when it comes to ensuring his own safety.

The privileges that Henry demonstrated were not uncommon among the American upper class.

After all, the global security situation is complex and volatile, and ensuring personal safety is especially important for figures like Henry and his parents who make significant contributions to the national economy.

They are all invaluable assets to the world!

After meeting up with his bodyguards, Henry stepped into the elevator, walked out of the hotel, and headed straight for the Zoological and Botanical Garden in Central, Hong Kong.

Starting from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, they walked along Yabinley Road. The distance wasn't too far; it only took them about ten minutes of jogging to reach the park entrance.

This historic botanical and zoological park was founded in 1861, initially with the primary purpose of collecting and studying local plants, hence its original name, "Botanical Park".

Since 1876, the park has been home to a variety of birds and mammals, and was officially renamed "Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden" in 1975.

It is Hong Kong's largest botanical and bird park and boasts one of the largest greenhouses in Southeast Asia.

The park staff, as was their custom, opened the gates when they saw Henry and his party.

Although the park's main function is for people to enjoy the scenery and morning exercise is not usually allowed, Henry's special status, coupled with HSBC's prior communication with the park's management, allowed them to enter as an exception.

The park was not yet open to the public in the early morning. It was quiet and refreshing, with birdsong filling the air, adding a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere for morning exercise.

Henry and his party jogged along the park's paths, which were shaded by green trees on both sides, and occasionally they could see some early-rising animals.

Henry took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling his muscles relax, and felt exceptionally happy.

The bodyguards remained vigilant throughout the operation, scanning their surroundings to ensure there were no unexpected situations or potential threats.

After jogging for about half an hour, they ran across an open area, where Henry stopped and began to do some stretching exercises.

The bodyguards also dispersed to warm up.

Lucas checked the medicine in his backpack to make sure everything was in its place;

Oliver then checked his weapons and confirmed that all his equipment was in optimal condition.

"Boss, Mr. Fred Sassoon has arrived."

Another ten minutes or so later, a bodyguard responsible for guarding the perimeter suddenly approached Liam and whispered something in his ear;

Liam then nodded and reported to Henry.

Upon hearing this, Henry stopped his stretching exercises, smiled slightly, and was clearly not surprised by the gentleman's arrival.

"Let him in, we'll wait for him in the pavilion over there."

Henry pointed to a classically styled pavilion not far away, which offered a panoramic view of the park and was also a convenient place for conversation.

Good morning, Henry.

Soon after, Fred Sassoon led a middle-aged Asian man wearing glasses into the pavilion.

He greeted Henry with a smile and shook hands with him.

Good morning, Fred.

You're a little late!

Henry first joked lightly with Fred Sassoon, then politely shook hands with the middle-aged Asian man. "Excuse me, who is this?"

"Haha, sorry, I was 'socializing' for a while last night, I kept you waiting."

Fred Sassoon laughed heartily, clearly enjoying last night's "socializing."

"This is Mr. Xiang Huayan, whom I mentioned to you yesterday. He is a very successful Chinese 'entrepreneur' in Hong Kong."

"It's a great honor to meet you, Mr. Getty."

Xiang Huayan extended his right hand at the opportune moment, smiling as he wanted to shake hands with Henry.

"Heh heh, the Sun Yee On triad truly lives up to its name; their information network is indeed impressive!"

At around 3 p.m. yesterday, Henry received a call from Fred Sassoon at the arcade factory;

The other party indicated that Xiang Huayan of the Sun Yee On triad wanted to meet with him.

They also stated that, having heard that the sci-fi arcade game was about to be released, the other party planned to introduce their arcade equipment to all the arcades under their jurisdiction.

Henry did not feel pleased upon hearing this.

Instead, his expression turned somewhat gloomy.

He knew about Sun Yee On, a notorious triad organization in Hong Kong.

The fact that the other party knew about the upcoming launch of his arcade game without him even having publicized it shows that they had been secretly watching him for a long time.

He felt offended!

He wanted to refuse outright at the time.

But as the words were about to come out, he changed his mind again;

In this era, the sudden arrival of American scions in Hong Kong was indeed quite eye-catching.

If their positions were reversed, he would definitely try every means to find out the outsider's background.

To avoid any unnecessary trouble.

Of course, that's not the main point for Henry agreeing to the meeting!

The main point is that he was a newcomer, and although he had no trouble getting around in Hong Kong's upper echelons because of his white skin;

However, it is not very helpful in developing a business.

As one of the top two triad organizations in Hong Kong, Sun Yee On has a very wide influence and reach here.

Henry wanted to leverage the other party's strength and business network to pave a highway for his business in Hong Kong!