I'm back in 1990

Chapter 379: The Butler

The flight from Guangzhou to Hong Kong takes only an hour from takeoff to landing.

Having received advance notice, Charlie Cao was already waiting at Kai Tak Airport.

After the group got into the car, Huang Xiaochuan checked the time.

"Charlie, take me straight to the mountainside."

"Yes, Mr. Huang!"

During this time, Cao Charlie took every opportunity to report his work to Huang Xiaochuan, mainly about the real estate company that had been transferred from Ding Yi's side.

"Mr. Wong, Yu Tak Properties has completed its delisting and is now 100% controlled by our Dadao Group. Currently, Yu Tak Properties owns two office buildings and nineteen shops in Sham Shui Po and Causeway Bay, as well as three residential projects under construction in Sha Tin and Kwun Tong. One-third of the units have already been sold."

As he spoke, Cao Charlie handed a document to Huang Xiaochuan.

After receiving it, Huang Xiaochuan did not open it to look at it, but simply handed it to Mai Guangde.

When the car arrived at the villa, the gate was already open, and the butler, along with the family's cook and servants, greeted the master of the house at the door.

As soon as the car came to a stop, the butler stepped forward and opened the car door. Huang Xiaochuan got out of the car and looked at the man.

At this moment, the butler took the initiative to say, "Mr. Huang, I am your butler, Liang Wenhao. Welcome home."

Huang Xiaochuan shook his hand and said, "Thank you for your hard work!"

Liang Wenhao then introduced the family's chef and servants to Huang Xiaochuan.

"Mr. Wong, these are the two chefs in our household, Chef Lin and Chef Mai. They are a married couple and specialize in Cantonese cuisine."

Huang Xiaochuan shook hands with the husband-and-wife chefs in turn.

"Hello, Mr. Huang!"

"Mr. Huang, those four are the household workers, responsible for all the household chores."

Huang Xiaochuan shook hands with the four maids in turn. Except for the last one, who looked a bit older, the other three were probably around thirty years old.

Liang Wenhao then pointed to a man in his forties wearing a driver's uniform and said, "Mr. Huang, this is our driver, Mr. Liu. He is responsible for picking us up and dropping us off. He also accompanies us when we go grocery shopping, and he takes care of the plants at home."

Driver Liu greeted Huang Xiaochuan first: "Hello, Mr. Huang!"

"Hello"

Then he informed Huang Xiaochuan about the current security situation at home, but Zhou Wei and his group had already taken over the security of the villa and were temporarily in charge of it.

To be honest, having lived two lives, this was Huang Xiaochuan's first time hiring a housekeeper or servant, so he had little experience. However, all the housekeepers and servants he hired had been rigorously screened, had clean backgrounds, and had no immediate family members who had committed crimes.

In particular, the butler Liang Wenhao, who may not look particularly impressive, but whose clothes are quite sophisticated, has a very impressive resume, according to Huang Xiaochuan.

He is fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

They possess exceptional attention to detail and are familiar with high-end lifestyles, such as fine wine tasting, cigar care, banquet setup, and antique maintenance.

They also possess exceptional crisis management skills, are extremely loyal to their employers, strictly protect their privacy, have a strong sense of boundaries, do not interfere in their employers' family affairs, and only provide professional advice.

Proficient in housekeeping management, financial management, and security awareness.

He received professional training from the British Butler Institute.

They are also skilled at organizing high-end family banquets and arranging family members' travel.

With such excellent housekeepers and such a professional domestic help team, the monthly salary required is naturally a considerable sum.

Knowing that the male homeowner was coming, Liang Wenhao and the family servants had already cleaned the house inside and out. Huang Xiaochuan felt very comfortable as soon as he entered the house, which had a fresh fragrance.

As Huang Xiaochuan walked and looked around, he issued his first instruction to Liang Wenhao.

"Arrange a dinner for three people tonight. It doesn't need to be too extravagant, just something homely will do. Also, please arrange accommodation and meals for the security personnel I brought."

"Yes, Mr. Huang, I'll arrange it right away!"

At this moment, Huang Xiaochuan turned to Cao Charlie, who was following behind him, and said, "Charlie, stay and have dinner with me tonight."

Charlie Cao looked delighted and immediately replied, "Thank you, Mr. Huang!"

At this moment, Butler Liang said, "Mr. Huang, knowing you were coming back, I prepared bathwater for you. Would you like to take a bath and change your clothes now?"

Huang Xiaochuan nodded, then said to Cao Charlie and the other man, "You two make yourselves at home. I'm going to take a shower, and we'll have tea together later."

"OK!"

After Cao Charlie and Mai Guangde respectfully watched Huang Xiaochuan go upstairs, they sat down to wait for him to come downstairs after taking a shower.

Upon entering the bathroom, the bathtub was already filled with water. I tested the water temperature, and it was just right. My clothes were already hanging on the hanger.

You can enjoy panoramic views of Central and Victoria Harbour from the bathtub.

Huang Xiaochuan took a quick shower and felt relaxed after changing his clothes. At that moment, Butler Liang appeared and helped Huang Xiaochuan fix his hair, offering advice such as which men's skincare products would be suitable for him.

It was clear that they had done their homework beforehand, and Huang Xiaochuan was very satisfied.

The dinner was also to Huang Xiaochuan's liking. Compared to the traditional light flavor of Cantonese cuisine, the dishes tonight had a significantly higher proportion of seasonings, which was an adjustment made according to Huang Xiaochuan's taste.

The dinner menu featured seafood, but as per Huang Xiaochuan's request, no shark fin or abalone was served. The main dishes were fish and shrimp, along with some beef and chicken dishes.

Butler Liang stood next to Huang Xiaochuan with a bottle of dry white wine in hand: "Mr. Huang, considering that tonight's dishes will mainly feature seafood, I recommend Burgundy Montrachet Grand Cru dry white wine to you. This dry white wine is made from top-quality Burgundy Chardonnay grapes, with mineral notes and lemon-citrus aromas, and strong acidity, making it especially suitable for tonight's oysters and shrimp."

Huang Xiaochuan nodded, and Butler Liang poured some for Huang Xiaochuan to taste first.

Huang Xiaochuan tasted it, thought it was pretty good, and indicated that he would take it.

Butler Liang then poured the dry liquor for Huang Xiaochuan and the other two.

After Charlie Cho left, Huang Xiaochuan took a walk in the yard for a while. He found that there were no mosquitoes or other insects. Insects are attracted to light, so as long as the lights in the yard were on, they would definitely attract all kinds of small flying insects. Moreover, the temperature in Hong Kong in April was already over 20 degrees Celsius.

However, Huang Xiaochuan couldn't find it in his own courtyard, which he found strange, so he asked Butler Liang.

"Why are there no mosquitoes in the yard? Did you spray insecticide?"

Butler Liang pointed to some hidden equipment around the roof and said, "A pest control system was installed during the renovation of the villa, so there will be no mosquitoes within a 50-meter radius around here. This system is harmless to humans and does not harm the surrounding environment."

Huang Xiaochuan was truly amazed. He had never known such a thing existed before. He was so ignorant!

The next morning, Huang Xiaochuan invited Zhou Wei and Li Huan to go for a run together. The road outside was a mountain road with very few cars. There was a small path along the mountainside specifically for running. The three of them chatted about everyday things while running.

"Old Zhou, your son is almost a year old, right?"

"Yes! He'll be one year old in another month." Zhou Wei was very happy to see Huang Xiaochuan ask about his son.

"After you return from Hong Kong, I'll give you some time off so you can spend some quality time with your son and celebrate his first birthday together."

Huang Xiaochuan knew that it was a custom in Qingjiang to hold a first birthday banquet for children and invite relatives and friends to participate, hoping to bring blessings to the children.

Zhou Wei knew Huang Xiaochuan's temperament, so he didn't stand on ceremony and readily agreed: "Thank you, Mr. Huang!"

Then Huang Xiaochuan asked Li Huan, "Old Li, has the wedding date been set?"

"Hehe! It's settled, National Day!"

"Great, great. I'll give you an extra two months off so you can take your wife on a honeymoon."

After running five kilometers along the mountain road and working up a sweat, Huang Xiaochuan felt much more refreshed.

After returning to the villa, I relaxed my muscles and took a shower when the sweat had mostly subsided.

After having breakfast, Huang Xiaochuan went down the mountain and headed straight for his destination: the Tiffany & Co. store in Hong Kong.

Huang Xiaochuan entered the store accompanied by Mai Guangde, Zhou Wei, and others.

A pretty saleswoman immediately approached him, her target clearly set on Huang Xiaochuan.

"Hello sir, I'm Katie, a sales consultant at Tiffany's. How can I help you?"

Men generally don't dawdle when shopping; they go straight to the point, and Huang Xiaochuan is no exception.

"I'd like to order a ring and some other jewelry."

Katie's eyes lit up. This was definitely a big client! She'd struck it rich! No wonder she felt so refreshed when she went out today; she was on a lucky streak!

She immediately greeted him with a smile, "Sir, please come with me to the reception room to choose your favorite piece of jewelry."

It took more than an hour to select a 39-carat D-color FL/IF+3EX diamond. A ring was specially made based on this diamond. This diamond alone cost Huang Xiaochuan $820,000. Including the custom-made ring, the total cost was nearly $1 million.

The reason for the high price is that the diamond Huang Xiaochuan chose is a top-grade D color diamond with the highest clarity grade of FL and a top-notch cut, giving it the best fire and brilliance. With the added value of 39 carats, Huang Xiaochuan felt it was well worth the price, and his wife was completely worthy of the diamond.

In addition, a necklace and a pair of earrings were designed to match the style of the ring, also with diamonds as settings, but they were all small diamonds, so their value was not as high as that of the ring, but they still cost Huang Xiaochuan more than 200,000 US dollars.

After signing the contract and making the payment, agreeing to deliver the jewelry before June, Huang Xiaochuan left the store. Katie, unable to hide her excitement, eagerly saw Huang Xiaochuan to the door. The commission from this sale would make her the top salesperson for the first half of the year, and she'd probably be raking in the commissions.