Capítulo 297: Chapter 297: Gems and Medicine
Hardy's private jet B-29 landed at Hong Kong Airport. As soon as he disembarked, a crowd had gathered to welcome him.
"Hardy~!" Han Yezhen called out, trotting toward him.
With a warm smile, Hardy opened his arms and embraced Han Yezhen. She was dressed elegantly, and Hardy's broad chest almost enveloped her entirely.
"I've missed you so much," Han Yezhen said affectionately.
"I've missed you too. But I'm not here just to see you," Hardy replied with a smile.
The two parted, and others stepped forward.
Among the crowd were Sanders, the president of HSBC, several vice presidents, the president of Wells Fargo's Hong Kong branch, the president and editor-in-chief of the Global Times Hong Kong branch, and the head of ABC Radio.
ABC TV had set up a branch in Hong Kong the previous year, but with no TV users there, they only operated a radio station broadcasting in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. The Global Times and ABC Radio had become leading media outlets in Hong Kong, surpassing local competitors.
Hardy exchanged pleasantries with everyone and said, "Thank you for coming to meet me. It's quite late, so I'll head to rest now. I'll visit the various companies in the coming days."
"Welcome, Chairman. We look forward to your inspection," everyone responded in unison.
At this moment, Victor stepped forward respectfully. "Boss, the car is ready. Please get in, and I'll handle the rest."
Hardy nodded in satisfaction.
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The following morning, Hardy awoke to find that Han Yezhen had already left.
"Yezhen? Yezhen?" Hardy called out.
"I'm here," Han Yezhen replied, hurrying over in an apron. "What's up?"
"I'm making breakfast for you. You always said you wanted an authentic breakfast. Aunt Wang and I have been learning for a long time, and today I made it for you," Han Yezhen said with a smile.
Hardy stood up, embraced her, and kissed her.
"Go take a bath first. Breakfast will be ready soon," Han Yezhen urged.
After Hardy bathed, he found a full set of clothes laid out for him. It was clear that traditional values still influenced Han Yezhen, who took pride in her role as a devoted partner.
He dressed and went to the dining room, where a sumptuous breakfast awaited him.
The table was laden with various dishes: barbecued pork buns, pineapple buns, shrimp dumplings, rice rolls, double-skin milk, egg tarts, wonton noodles, white porridge, and old fire porridge, among others.
Han Yezhen had changed into a Western-style dress, showing off her youthful figure.
"What do you want to eat?" Han Yezhen asked softly as she sat next to him.
"No need, I'll help myself. Everything looks so appetizing," Hardy said, picking up some wonton noodles.
The wontons were delicious, immediately stimulating Hardy's taste buds. It had been a long time since he had such authentic food. He had been so busy lately that he sometimes forgot the flavors of his past.
Hardy ate heartily, savoring every dish on the table. Han Yezhen watched him with happiness in her eyes, knowing that his enjoyment of her cooking was a true sign of appreciation.
After finishing the meal, Hardy felt satisfied but a bit overwhelmed.
"That was amazing. It's been a long time since I've eaten so much," Hardy said with a smile.
"I'm glad you liked it. I'll make it for you every day if you want," Han Yezhen said.
"Sure," Hardy replied, touching Han Yezhen's face gently.
"By the way, is Aunt Wang the chef here?" Hardy inquired.
"No, she's the chef's wife. She mainly handles pastries and breakfast. Master Wang is the villa's chef. They both come from the north. I heard Master Wang used to be the head chef at a big restaurant," Han Yezhen explained.
"The meal was excellent. Please tell the housekeeper to reward Aunt Wang with 100 Hong Kong dollars," Hardy said.
"Okay, I'll let the housekeeper know," Han Yezhen agreed.
After breakfast, Victor was waiting in the living room. He stood up quickly when he saw Hardy approach. "How was your rest, boss?"
"It was fine," Hardy said.
"Boss, Governor Grantham is hosting a reception tonight to welcome you to Hong Kong. It will be at the Peninsula Hotel, and many officials and celebrities will attend," Victor informed.
Hardy nodded. "Make sure to invite representatives from HSBC, Wells Fargo, Global Times, and ABC Radio."
"Understood," Victor replied.
"There's one more thing," Victor added. "Regarding the $10 million in supplies we're selling to the East, the other party requested guarantee conditions. They provided a list for transaction repayment protection. Here it is."
Victor handed Hardy a list of potential guarantees, including securities, stocks, acceptance drafts, certificates of deposit, gems, medicinal materials, ore, crops, and livestock.
Hardy reviewed the list thoughtfully.
"Reply that we want securities from other countries' banks, and we'll use an 80:1 ratio," Hardy decided.
Victor nodded, making a note.
"There are also gems. We only need diamonds, rubies, sapphires, Hetian jade, and jadeite. Let the auction company handle the pricing," Hardy added.
Victor acknowledged the instructions. Gems would be handled through auction, and while China's gem production might not be the best, there were still many ancient gems and Hetian jade.
"As for medicinal materials, we'll set up a pharmaceutical factory here in Hong Kong and sell it internationally. We'll use traditional medicine to create health products," Hardy said.
He planned to collaborate with experienced herbalists to develop effective and palatable health products. By doing so, he hoped to promote traditional medicine and make it more accepted in the West.
"Forget about minerals, crops, and livestock for now. Focus on the other items," Hardy concluded.
Victor confirmed the plan and left to carry out the tasks.
After Victor departed, Han Yezhen entered the living room.
"Is Victor gone? Aren't you going out?" Han Yezhen asked, thinking Hardy might be shifting industries.
Hardy smiled. "Some things take time. Don't worry, Yezhen. Governor Grantham's reception is tonight. Come with me."
Han Yezhen was surprised. "You want me to attend?"
"Of course," Hardy confirmed.
"Then I'll prepare my clothes," Han Yezhen said, heading to her room.
Hardy stopped her. "No need to rush. The reception is at night. You don't need to worry about your outfit."
"But if I don't prepare in advance, I might not have the right clothes," Han Yezhen said.
Hardy chuckled. "No matter what you wear, no one will dare to look down on you. This is just a welcome reception for the Governor. Don't stress too much."
He reminisced about a recent high-profile event in the UK, where he had mingled with British royalty and dignitaries.
Han Yezhen looked at him with admiration. She remembered when he was just a businessman in Los Angeles, and now he had grown to such prominence.
Hardy touched her face gently. "There's no need to be nervous. Why don't you show me how the museum is coming along?"
Han Yezhen nodded obediently. "Okay."
With Hardy's encouragement, Han Yezhen felt reassured and ready for the evening's event.
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