harleyscars Chapter 481: Taking Ping Chau Island
Chapter 481: Taking Ping Chau Island
The next morning, Zhang Lei woke up from a sweet dream and went downstairs in his bathrobe.
As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Zhang Zhiqiang standing there, clearly waiting for him.
Zhang Lei casually joked, "Zhang Zhiqiang, why aren't you taking a rest?"
Zhang Zhiqiang glanced at him and said calmly, "Boss, I don't need to rest."
Zhang Lei paused, inwardly cursing, almost forgetting that Zhang Zhiqiang was a robot. Having spent so much time together, he'd almost come to regard him as a real person.
He composed himself and asked, "What brings you here so early?"
Zhang Zhiqiang produced a contract.
Zhang Lei took a closer look and saw that it was a lease agreement for Ping Chau Island. He immediately smiled and said, "It was done so quickly? How much did it cost?"
Zhang Zhiqiang stated directly: "He bribed the Governor of Hong Kong with HK$200,000 and leased Peng Chau Island for 99 years for HK$1 million."
Upon hearing this number, Zhang Lei couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Great, great, just over ten thousand a year, that's a steal! And this is a solitary island!"
Zhang Lei leaned back in the leather sofa, a cigar between his fingers, a survey map of Pingzhou Island spread out on the coffee table in front of him. Zhang Zhiqiang stood beside him, holding a stack of documents, bowing slightly.
Zhang Lei exhaled a puff of smoke: "Tell me the plan."
Zhang Zhiqiang nodded and traced a line on the map with his finger.
"Let me explain the renovation plan to you from the beginning. You mentioned before that we have two principles—the more luxurious, the better, and the more private, the better."
"First, the entire island will be completely enclosed. Along the coastline, we will build a five-meter-high composite wall, with an outer layer of granite and an inner layer of blast-resistant steel plates, topped with a pulse electric grid and infrared sensors. At the notch in East Bay, we will build a concrete breakwater with a retractable steel gate in the middle—normally closed, allowing only our ships to enter and exit. At the tips of the north and south peninsulas, we will build an automated observation tower equipped with radar and thermal imaging to scan the surrounding waters around the clock."
"Every two hundred meters along the wall, there will be a viewing platform with a transparent glass floor, offering views of the sea without compromising defenses."
Zhang Lei nodded: "Where are the guards?"
"Boss, didn't you say that all those nearly a thousand guard robots in your space would be deployed to the island?" Zhang Zhiqiang's tone was matter-of-fact. "We won't need any human security. These nearly a thousand robots will be divided into four squadrons, deployed along the coastline, docks, mountains, and core residential areas. Patrol boats and drones will all be controlled by robots. The monitoring center will also be fully automated, with facial recognition, behavior analysis, and anomaly alarms—all handled by one system. Boss, don't worry, not even a fly can get in."
Zhang Lei smirked: "Continue."
"Regarding the docks, a main dock with eight berths will be built on the inner side of the East Bay, capable of accommodating yachts, patrol boats, and supply ships. A concealed backup dock will be built on the outer side, normally submerged and floating when needed. A large helicopter pad with four parking positions and an underground hangar will be built on the North Peninsula, capable of accommodating six helicopters. A seaplane berth area with two taxiways will be built on the South Peninsula."
Zhang Zhiqiang turned a page, his voice becoming even more excited.
"Boss, you have fifteen wives and thirty-five children, and there will definitely be more in the future. So the place where you live can't be small."
"Our plan is to level the entire gentle slope on the south side of Finger Mountain and build a family estate, not just a single building, but a complex. The main building will occupy 5,000 square meters, with four floors and one basement level. The main building will have twenty luxury suites, each with an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and small living room. Three annex buildings will be built on each side, each with eight rooms, specifically for the wives and children. In addition, two separate children's villas will be built, with playrooms, indoor swimming pools, and small cinemas—a place for the children to play."
"All things considered, the bedrooms alone can accommodate all your wives and children at the same time. If the number of people increases in the future, there is already enough space reserved, and we can build more at any time."
"The main building will also include: three restaurants (one Chinese, one Western, and one Japanese), two super-large kitchens, a wine cellar (capable of storing 5,000 bottles of wine), a cigar bar, a private cinema (50 seats), a KTV room, a gym, an indoor heated swimming pool, a spa, a chess and card room, a billiards room, an arcade... all the entertainment you can think of will be provided."
Zhang Lei, intrigued, placed his cigar on the ashtray: "Where's the mountain? How do you make a finger mountain?"
Zhang Zhiqiang's eyes lit up: "Boss, Finger Mountain is the soul of the entire island. We plan to completely transform it."
"At the top of the mountain, we'll build a 360-degree all-glass observation deck called 'Sky Eye,' with a revolving restaurant below, meeting Michelin star standards. We'll also build a helicopter landing pad at the top, so you can land directly at the summit."
"We will build an infinity pool on the south slope, halfway up the mountain, with water drawn from mountain springs and a direct view of the South China Sea. Next to it will be a hot spring pool, heated by seawater desalination and geothermal energy."
"Most importantly—the interior of the mountain."
Zhang Zhiqiang lowered his voice slightly, as if he were telling a secret.
"Finger Mountain is a granite structure, very stable. We plan to open a hidden entrance on the east side of the foot of the mountain, hollowing out a space of about 2,000 square meters, divided into three levels. The first level is an emergency command center, fully enclosed, with independent power, water, and communication, and resistant to nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks. The second level is a secret vault and safe deposit box, storing the family's valuables, documents, and cash. The third level is an escape route, directly connected to the seabed of East Bay—where we will pre-bury a miniature submarine berth, allowing for evacuation from the seabed in an emergency."
"The interior of the mountain can also accommodate an underground wine cellar, an underground shooting range, and an underground data center. Ventilation, waterproofing, and earthquake resistance will all be constructed to military standards."
Zhang Lei laughed: "You've thought of everything."
Zhang Zhiqiang laughed and continued speaking.
"We need to be self-sufficient in energy and logistics. The southern slope of Finger Mountain is covered with solar photovoltaic panels, twelve vertical axis wind turbines are installed on the mountaintop, two sets of tidal power generators are placed on the seabed of East Bay, and underground energy storage batteries inside the mountain—the entire island's microgrid is enough to support ten times the current electricity demand."
"Freshwater is supplied by two seawater desalination plants, with a daily output of 1,000 tons. Rainwater collection ponds, greywater reuse systems, and underground storage tanks (5,000 tons capacity) are more than enough."
"In terms of food, a large greenhouse farm will be built on the East Bay terrace, combining hydroponics and soil cultivation, to grow all kinds of vegetables and fruits. Marine aquaculture ponds will be expanded in the reef area of the South Peninsula to grow grouper, lobster, abalone, and sea cucumber. Cold storage and granaries will be built on the North Peninsula to store more than three months' worth of dry food and frozen meat."
"In addition, we will build a small food processing plant that can process canned goods, bread, and beverages ourselves. A brewery to brew our own beer and wine. A bakery to bake fresh bread and desserts daily."
"In terms of healthcare, a family hospital will be built next to the main building. It will be two stories long and equipped with CT scanners, X-ray machines, operating rooms, a dental clinic, and a pharmacy. There will be two full-time doctors and four nurses, all of whom are trustworthy. Of course, daily care can also be handled by robots."
"In addition to what I just mentioned, we can also build a golf driving range (nine-hole mini-golf), a tennis court, a basketball court, an outdoor archery range, and a go-kart track (built around the mountain) at the foot of the mountain. On the beach side, we can add an artificial beach and an infinity pool, as well as a water park with slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river, specifically for children to play on."
Zhang Zhiqiang took a deep breath and made a summary.
"Boss, if this plan is fully implemented, Ping Chau Island will no longer be a deserted island, but a palace on the sea. Completely private, completely self-sufficient, and completely luxurious. You, your wives, and children will live there, cared for by 1000 life-care robots, who will also be responsible for maintaining all the island's facilities. Nearly a thousand robots will guard the outside, ensuring that no one can disturb you."
Zhang Lei picked up his cigar again, took a deep drag, and the smoke slowly dissipated under the light.
"What about the budget?"
"The initial estimate is HK$300 to 500 million. It will be completed in three phases within three years."
Zhang Lei nodded, his eyes gleaming with a determined light.
"It's taking too long. We need to start construction on all the buildings simultaneously. Hong Kong has plenty of people; I don't care how much it costs. I want to be able to bring my family to the island for the Lunar New Year next year."
Zhang Zhiqiang bowed and nodded: "Yes, boss. I'll take care of it right away."