Chapter 89

Stoke quickly approached and had a brief conversation with the staff of Hong Kong Property who had been waiting there. He then introduced Gao Yang to them. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the group entered the villa.

Upon entering the gate, a vast circular lawn around the house came into view! The lush, high-quality grass alone gave a bright and refreshing feeling just by looking at it! The neatly trimmed shrubs and blooming beautiful flowers made Gao Yang fall in love with the place at first sight.

Walking beside Gao Yang was a sales manager, around 30 years old, with a pretty face. She wore a neat business suit and had a short, clean-cut hairstyle, giving off a very capable impression!

Wearing a pair of rimless glasses, she smiled professionally and softly introduced, "Mr. Gao, this villa is built on a hill, backed by mountains and facing the sea. The view spans from Kowloon Bay to Shing Mun Channel, a 270-degree panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, which is considered the best in terms of scenery. It is also the newest mansion on the hilltop."

"Hmm." Gao Yang nodded slightly and responded softly.

The manager's eyes lit up, and she continued excitedly, "This villa covers an area of about 6,760 square feet, a top-tier luxury residence with three floors, seven bedrooms, one kitchen, and three bathrooms. It comes with an elevator, a circular lawn, and oversized windows, offering a clear view of the beautiful sea. Moreover, this is the most secure place in all of Hong Kong, with infrared and vibration detection security systems providing the safest environment!"

Gao Yang raised his eyebrows slightly, smiled faintly, and said nothing, then stepped into the villa.

Upon entering, the spacious foyer caught the eye. Sunlight streamed in through the large windows, illuminating the entire room. Outside the window was the beautiful Victoria Harbour.

A luxurious crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, and a leather sofa set was placed in the center of the foyer. The light-colored decor, complemented by a few exquisite artworks, created a minimalist and elegant atmosphere.

Gao Yang walked around the foyer, casually scanning the surroundings, then ascended the stairs to the second-floor master bedroom. The same minimalist and elegant decor style was present, with a bed, mirror, vanity, and all necessary facilities. Of course, all the equipment was top-notch. The wooden floor made no sound when stepped on, which surprised Gao Yang.

Next to the bedroom was a spacious study. The large desk gave a grand impression, and the dark, valuable wood bookshelves earned a nod from Gao Yang.

Leaving the study, he turned to the dressing room, which had a walk-in closet, watch cabinet, tie cabinet, jewelry cabinet, and shoe cabinet, all fully equipped. The cabinets were empty, containing only watch stands, shoe stands, and hangers. The area of this dressing room alone was larger than the apartment Gao Yang had previously rented!

On the other side of the master bedroom was an accompanying bathroom, with marble floors, walls, and ceiling! Under the soft yellow lighting, it exuded a sense of grandeur and luxury.

In the bathroom, Gao Yang felt that he was still far from truly luxurious living. The ivory-colored, massive bathtub, no, it was more like a pool! It was so large that one could almost swim in it! Next to the main bathtub were a massage tub and a complete set of sauna facilities.

In the living room and dining room, the entire wall facing the sea was a large window! Outside was a direct view of Victoria Harbour! The green mountains and clear waters were truly breathtaking. On the rustic dining table were exquisitely crafted, beautifully engraved silver cutlery and porcelain plates, with all high-end equipment available.

In the living room, a 90-inch ultra-large TV was placed against the wall, accompanied by top-tier audio equipment. On the other side was a mini bar, with a variety of famous wines displayed in the wine cabinet.

In the spacious and grand kitchen, there was a central island, and the marble floor was so shiny that it could reflect a person's image! The luxurious refrigerator and a complete set of stainless steel kitchen utensils made one feel very comfortable just by looking at them.

Gao Yang was very satisfied with the villa, and a faint smile remained on his face throughout the tour.

The sales manager adjusted her glasses and quietly observed Gao Yang's expression. Seeing the smile on his lips, she smiled and said, "If you don't like using the stairs, this villa is also equipped with an independent elevator for going up and down! Additionally, there is a dedicated servant's room. Of course, if you are not satisfied with any aspect of the decoration, we can make changes according to your requirements!"

Gao Yang sat on the sofa, raised the corner of his mouth, and asked softly, "How much?"

"Uh?" The sales manager was slightly taken aback, but with her rich experience, she quickly recovered. She smoothed her tone and said excitedly, "Mr. Gao, the listed price of this villa is 670 million Hong Kong dollars!" She then looked at Gao Yang with a burning gaze.

Gao Yang crossed his legs, tapped his fingers, and said with a light laugh, "Can we negotiate the price?"

The sales manager was taken aback by Gao Yang's question, her eyes tightening slightly. She swallowed and replied softly, "Mr. Gao, our company can offer you a maximum 95% discount, but no more..."

Gao Yang exhaled a smoke ring, waved his hand to interrupt her, and said calmly, "That's fine then!"

"Ah?" The sales manager was momentarily at a loss.

"I mean, let's calculate the price at 95% off! I'll buy this villa!" Gao Yang waved his hand and said softly to Stoke, "Handle the villa's affairs as soon as possible and arrange for my parents to move in. Also..."

Gao Yang extended a finger and gently waved it, saying, "Don't publicize the purchase of the house!" "Yes, sir," Stoke bowed slightly and replied.

Stoke booked a flight for Gao Yang to Seoul at 9 PM. After leaving the villa, Gao Yang declined Stoke's suggestion to rest at a hotel. He sent Stoke to handle the affairs and went out with his bodyguards and personal assistant to wander around Causeway Bay.

That was the place of Gao Yang's teenage dreams. Even though he had grown up and understood everything, he still wanted to walk around and see it, fulfilling a dream from his youth.

It was already past 5 PM, and most companies had already closed. The roads were at their most congested.

The bustling and lively Causeway Bay became even more crowded, and the road ahead was completely blocked. Gao Yang simply got out of the car and started walking.

As evening approached, the sun was gradually setting, and a cool sea breeze blew in from Victoria Harbour, carrying a faintly salty and fishy smell.

The evening breeze dispelled the heat of autumn, bringing a faintly refreshing and comfortable feeling. Gao Yang rubbed his nose and asked the bodyguard behind him, "Did you smell that?"

"Yes, sir. The sea breeze is always salty and fishy, no matter where you are in the world," the bodyguard quickly replied.

Gao Yang looked around in surprise and asked, "Why isn't anyone else reacting? Is my nose allergic?"

"Sir, you get used to it after a while," the bodyguard explained with a smile.

"Oh," Gao Yang nodded slightly and said no more. Seeing a milk tea shop nearby, he thought for a moment and walked over.

While Gao Yang was wandering around Hong Kong, in the 1925 timeline, a capture operation targeting the Green Gang boss, the only Chinese detective in the French Concession, and the famous tycoon Mr. Huang, was being meticulously planned.

Wicks felt a headache after receiving the order from Gao Feng. As a professional soldier, he thought that catching criminals was the job of the police. He had no experience with such matters.

Wicks sat in his chair, scratching his head in frustration. After some thought, he gathered the staff officers and announced Gao Yang's order, saying, "What are your thoughts? Speak up."

The mercenary staff officers looked at each other, just as clueless as Wicks. After a moment of silence, a staff officer from the military academy stood up, saluted, and said, "Chief of Staff, please let me handle this mission."

Wicks looked up at him and said seriously, "Lieutenant Hu Conglu, can you guarantee the completion of the task assigned by the governor?"

"Report, Chief of Staff, I cannot guarantee the completion of the task, but I have a rough plan," Hu Conglu reported loudly.

Wicks shrugged slightly, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Alright, since there's no better option now, you can handle it."

"Sir, I need an order to mobilize troops to carry out the capture operation," Hu Conglu continued.

"How many troops do you need? You're not planning to directly send troops into the French Concession to capture someone, are you?" Wicks asked sternly.

Hu Conglu smiled faintly and said, "Chief of Staff, I only need a maximum of one platoon of elite troops."

"Alright, you must be careful not to provoke an armed conflict with the French, understand? Although I would like to do that," Wicks joked.

The staff officers chuckled. Hu Conglu also smiled and said, "Chief of Staff, although I would like to fulfill your wish, I cannot cause trouble for the governor."

"Alright." Wicks responded, then stood up, signed a mobilization order, and handed it to Hu Conglu.

After receiving the order, Hu Conglu saluted and turned to leave. Wicks sat back down, tapped the table, and said loudly, "The commendation list for the outstanding soldiers from the last campaign has been approved by the governor. Let's arrange the specifics..."

Hu Conglu found a truck at the headquarters and drove it to the camp of the 6th Division, 2nd Regiment, 1st Battalion.

After showing the order and entering the camp, Hu Conglu directly found Zhang Xinghai, the leader of his group from the academy.

Zhang Xinghai, who had just finished dinner and was about to take a shower, saw Hu Conglu and gave him a bear hug, laughing.

"What wind is blowing in Shanghai today? Why did it bring our great staff officer Hu here?" Zhang Xinghai patted Hu Conglu's shoulder hard and laughed.

(PS: Finally home, here's a chapter for everyone. After a day of train travel, my butt hurts. I hope everyone has a happy May Day holiday.)