Chapter 496: Cloud Peak No. 1!
Hong Kong. Mid-Levels Villa!
The Next Day!
Li Yi woke up early and gathered Lan Xinyi and the others.
Just as Lan Xinyi and the others thought he was going to lead the team to the stock exchange, Li Yi unexpectedly told them they were moving.
At this announcement, not only were Lan Xinyi and the others taken aback, but even Tie Ying, Ah Bin, and the others were stunned.
They were with Li Yi every day and hadn’t heard a word about him buying property anywhere—how could he just decide to move like that!
Just as everyone was puzzled, Li Yi grabbed a brown paper bag and led the group out the door.
Once they were in the car, Tie Ying immediately asked, “Mr. Li, where are we going now?”
“To the mountaintop—the Yunding Villa District!”
Hearing this, Tie Ying and Lan Xinyi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, were both stunned.
They were, of course, familiar with the Cloud Peak Villa District—it was, without a doubt, the most luxurious residential area on the entire island of Hong Kong.
It was said that not a single ordinary person lived there—only Hong Kong’s wealthiest tycoons and most powerful figures resided there, and living there was a symbol of status.
To purchase property in the Cloud Peak Villa District, one must not only possess immense financial resources but also have substantial connections.
Those with slightly less clout could only afford luxury homes in the Mid-Levels area.
“Mr. Li, are you referring to the Cloud Top Villa District on Victoria Peak?” Tie Ying asked for confirmation.
“Yes, that’s the place. Let’s go!”
Upon receiving the affirmative reply, Tie Ying wasted no time; he immediately started the car and headed straight for the Cloud Top Villa District.
Huang Lixing’s villa was situated halfway up Victoria Peak; the straight-line distance to the summit wasn’t particularly far—in fact, it was quite close.
However, getting from here to the Cloudtop Villa District was far from as simple and quick as one might imagine, because along the way, their car was actually stopped four times.
Due to the continuous development of Tai Ping Shan by major real estate companies over the years, the entire mountain has been surrounded by various villas, estates, and mansions.
To protect these wealthy families, not only had the British Hong Kong government set up roadblocks here to inspect unfamiliar vehicles,
Even the security firms hired by the various villa communities have set up roadblocks. Unless you’re in a familiar vehicle or have someone to guide you, outsiders simply cannot reach the Peak smoothly.
As for attempting to commit any illegal acts here, that was even more difficult.
Consequently, public safety around Victoria Peak is absolutely the best on Hong Kong Island; some even joke that even if the Governor’s Residence were robbed, Victoria Peak would remain unscathed.
After more than half an hour of being stopped and going around, the motorcade finally arrived at the main gate of the Cloudtop Villas just before 8:00 a.m.
The main gate of the villa complex is the face of the property, and as the pinnacle of luxury residences on Hong Kong Island, the entrance to the Cloudtop Villas… certainly did not disappoint Li Yi!
Luxurious, grand, and majestic!
Of course, the security guards standing watch at the entrance were a fitting match for this grand gate. When they saw that Li Yi and his group were driving unfamiliar cars, they immediately stepped forward to stop them.
“Sir, this is the Genting Villa District. Without an invitation from a local homeowner, you are not permitted to enter!”
The service was thorough, and their attitude polite, but there was still a certain air of superiority to their tone.
Rolling down the window, Li Yi said calmly, “I’m the property owner here. I’m here to take possession of the house today!”
The security guard was taken aback at first. There were only 24 homes in the Cloud Peak Villa Complex, and he hadn’t heard of anyone selling theirs—so what on earth was this man here to take possession of?
But security guards here weren’t exactly lacking in sharp eyes.
Though unsure if it was true, he didn’t question Li Yi rashly. Instead, he hurriedly said, “Hello, sir. Please show us your ID and proof of ownership so we can register you!”
Li Yi didn’t beat around the bush; he simply handed over the manila envelope he was holding.
With a mix of trepidation and excitement, the security guard opened the manila envelope.
At a single glance, he recognized the property deed inside. Every deed for the Yunding Villa District was custom-made; it was virtually impossible for an ordinary person to forge.
But when he opened the document and saw that the property code was “Cloudtop No. 1,” he was completely stunned.
He had been working at the Cloud Peak Villa District for seven years and was well-acquainted with the layout. Among the 24 villas, Numbers 1, 5, and 9 were considered the most luxurious.
Villa No. 1, in particular, had caused a sensation across Hong Kong Island a few years ago when it was sold for 158 million Hong Kong dollars, but it was ultimately gifted by the real estate company that developed the estate to the Li family, the head of the Four Great Families.
For reasons unknown, no one from the Li family had lived there in recent years, and the mansion had remained vacant.
Who would have thought that this mansion has now become the property of the gentleman standing before him!
Stunned, the security guard hurriedly said, “Sir, I’m sure you’re aware of the situation regarding Genting No. 1. I need to report this to property headquarters. Please wait a moment!”
“Alright, but please make it quick!”
“Yes, sir!”
The security guard on duty returned the document folder to Li Yi and hurried off toward the security booth at the main gate.
Less than two minutes later, the young security guard jogged back to Li Yi and his group’s car, saluted, and said, “I’m sorry, sir, for keeping you waiting. Our manager will be here shortly. He’ll personally accompany you to take over the property!”
“Alright!”
Less than five minutes later, a black sedan pulled out from inside and stopped at the main gate.
Immediately afterward, the door opened, and a middle-aged man in his forties stepped out.
He jogged over to Li Yi’s car and asked respectfully, “Is that Mr. Li?”
“That’s me,” Li Yi replied casually.
“Hello, Mr. Li. I’m Xie Huatian, the property manager at Cloudtop Villas.”
Manager Xie continued, “We received a call from Assistant Zhou yesterday informing us that Villa No. 1 at Cloud Peak has been transferred to your name. All you need to do now is come to the property office to complete the paperwork, and I’ll take you to Villa No. 1 to take possession of the property!”
“Alright, thank you for your help, Manager Xie!”
“It’s no trouble at all—it’s my pleasure!”
“Please lead the way!”
“Sure!”
With someone to guide them, the rest was much simpler.
Soon, the group arrived at the property management office. After completing the necessary paperwork, Manager Xie escorted Li Yi and the others to the front of a detached villa.
As Lan Xinyi, Tie Ying, Lan Xinming, Cai Bingyan, Pang Qiaoling, and the others got out of the car one by one, they were all stunned by the massive villa before them.
What met their eyes was a small artificial lake; judging by the structures and lighting above it, it appeared to be a fountain as well.
A villa with an artificial lake and a fountain—can you believe it?
Next, the group got a proper look at the villa itself. It stood against the ridge of Taiping Mountain, entirely white, surrounded by nothing but lawns and rare tree species.
Shaded by lush greenery, it exuded a vibrant vitality.
The lower level of the villa was built into the hillside, featuring an irregular shape, while the upper section consisted of a three-story structure.
At a glance, the villa’s footprint appears to be no less than 1,500 square meters. Although it’s unclear if there are additional structures below ground, the four above-ground levels alone total five or six thousand square meters.
On Hong Kong Island, where every inch of land is precious, this is an absolutely unimaginable sight.
However, Li Yi paid it no mind; he merely glanced at it before opening the villa’s door and stepping inside.
Upon entering the villa, everyone was once again stunned by the opulent interior—marble staircases, exquisite carpets, and jade sculptures. It was the epitome of luxury!
What pleased Li Yi most was that the furniture inside was brand new. After asking Manager Xie a few questions, he learned that all the furniture had been replaced just yesterday afternoon.
Upon hearing this, Li Yi couldn’t help but nod, thinking to himself that Chairman Li was a decent guy—someone worth dealing with!
Li Yi then led the group on a thorough tour of the entire villa. They discovered that in addition to the four upper floors, there was a basement level primarily used for parking.
It was worth noting that the garage below even housed a brand-new Mercedes-Benz, which was clearly prepared for him by Chairman Li.
After successfully taking possession of the villa, Li Yi stood at the fourth-floor window, gazing down at the massive swimming pool on the first-floor rooftop, its waters rippling like emerald waves. He felt elated.
It had been only half a month since he arrived on Hong Kong Island on July 15th, and now he was living in the island’s most luxurious villa.
More importantly, this villa was not merely a high-quality residence for him—it was a stepping stone to breaking into Hong Kong’s high-society circles!
Now that he had the house and his first batch of employees, it was time to get that investment firm up and running…
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