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Chapter 361 - 361: Out to Sea!
Chapter 361 - 361: Out to Sea!
Chapter 361: Out to Sea!
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After a long nine-hour flight, they finally arrived in the Hawaiian Islands.
Since Dole had already arranged for them to land at Lanai Airport beforehand, the plane headed directly for Lanai Island.
The flight route to Lanai Island had been purchased by the former owner of the island, and now it was a normal route. It was just a short distance flight from Hawaii and a few other islands.
As soon as the plane landed, they saw a row of electric sightseeing cars waiting nearby!
When the plane came to a stop, Zhou Chao was the first to disembark. A middle-aged man in his forties, who looked quite chubby and like an elite, came forward to greet him.
“Boss?” he called in an unsure tone.
“Oh, Miles? Why do you look as if you can’t believe I’m your boss?” Zhou Chao teased, looking at Miles.
“No, no, boss, I’m just impressed by how handsome and young you are. 1 thought the boss would be middle-aged at least. I didn’t expect you to be this youthful. I was almost taken aback enough to fit a whole roast chicken in my mouth!”
Zhou Chao laughed at his words. “Haha, I didn’t expect you to be so humorous!”
Soon, Si Cong, Qinfen, and others also came down with their luggage.
“Miles, is everything arranged? Although the number of people is a bit different, there are a total of ten people. Is there any issue with the rooms?”
“Boss, you’re in your own territory. Are you worried about not having a place to stay?”
Zhou Chao was momentarily surprised. Right, why would he worry about not having a place to stay on his own turf?
Miles waved his hand, and a few bodyguards-like individuals got off the car and took the luggage from Si Cong and the others.
“Let’s go, let’s settle in first. It’s getting late!” After all, it was already past midnight.
Indeed, Zhou Chao and his group had effectively lived through an extra day. This was because Hawaii’s time zone was GMT-10, while their home country was GMT+8, making Hawaii a whole 18 hours behind the East Coast of China.
Since they hadn’t adjusted to the time difference yet, everyone was full of energy. According to China’s time, it was only a little past 6 in the evening, so they were all feeling quite refreshed.
“Boss, are you planning to stay in the seaside villa or go to your exclusive villa, the one left by the previous owner? I checked it earlier, and they’re all brand new and haven’t been used much!”
“We don’t need to split up. It’s more convenient to stay together,” Zhou Chao responded, and Miles nodded in agreement. If it were Miles, he would have unquestionably chosen his exclusive villa.
Everyone got on the sightseeing car and headed towards the ocean-view villa.
After about 20 minutes of driving, they arrived at their accommodation.
“This is just too beautiful!” Even though it was nighttime, the lights illuminated the entire ocean-view villa, making it bright and inviting. As soon as they got out of the car, they were captivated by the scenery.
‘All right, everyone, follow the staff and get your luggage settled first. We’ll have dinner later, and if there are any issues, we can discuss them afterward.”
Soon, everyone followed the staff, and Zhou Chao, accompanied by Jiang Li, followed Miles to a seaside villa.
As soon as they entered, Jiang Li was captivated by the decoration. Most of it was transparent glass, allowing an unobstructed view of the beach outside.
“Boss, would you like me to give you a brief report on the situation in Lanai Island?”
“Not necessary for now. We can talk more tomorrow after dinner. You can go and rest for now.”
Miles hesitated for a moment but quickly understood. There was no need to report work in the middle of the night, and he wasn’t a beautiful woman either. He nodded in agreement.
Jiang Li quickly placed the luggage, her face filled with excitement. It seemed that the view from the upstairs was unique.
Miles then led Zhou Chao and Jiang Li out of the villa and arrived at a restaurant, NOBU, which appeared to be a Western restaurant.
“Are the island’s restaurants open this late?”
“Some of them operate 24 hours.”
“Is this one of them?” Zhou Chao looked around the restaurant, seeing only the waitstaff and no other customers.
“Well, this is because you’re here, boss. So, we made arrangements.”
“Don’t make it a habit.” Zhou Chao was actually quite satisfied with Miles’ arrangement, but he didn’t want it to become a regular occurrence.
It’s never a good idea to upset the chefs, especially if he planned to dine here in the future.
“I understand, boss.”
The three of them found a long table by the window and sat down. Soon, Li Yang, Shen Lan, Qin Fen, and others arrived one by one, all with smiles on their faces. It seemed that everyone was quite satisfied with the place.
“I’ve been to Hawaii before, but I’ve never been to Lanai Island. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s trip!” Si Cong started a conversation as soon as he sat down.
“Are you looking forward to it? Isn’t it a pity you didn’t bring two internet celebrities with you? Wouldn’t that be more fun?” Qin Fen glanced at Si Cong next to him and said with a hint of sarcasm.
“Qin Fen, I didn’t know you had a special hobby!”
“What hobby?”
“To compete with me! The first thing you thought about on Lanai Island is internet celebrity!” As soon as Si Cong finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
At this moment, Zhang Wenxuan looked at Zhou Chao and said, “This restaurant is part of over 40 restaurants and hotels worldwide, and it’s one of the top-rated restaurants in the world. Yet, I’ve never heard of it staying open all night. It seems like Young Master Zhou’s connections on Lanai Island are quite impressive!”
Si Cong, Qin Fen, and the others also showed a curious expression at these words, turning their gaze towards Zhou Chao.
Zhou Chao smiled faintly and was about to respond when Miles, who was sitting beside him, stood up.
“You’re the boss’ friends, don’t you know that Lanai Island belongs to the boss?”
Miles’ words left everyone stunned, their faces filled with disbelief. Each of them had their mouths wide open, including Jiang Li who sat beside him.
“You… did you just say this island belongs to whom?” Li Yang looked at Miles in disbelief.
“Wasn’t what 1 said clear enough? It belongs to my boss, Zhou Chao!” Miles even pointed his finger at Zhou Chao.
“Wow, this news is too serious; it’s hard to digest!” Si Cong picked up his water glass and took a sip, trying to calm his astonishment.
“Young Master Zhou, is this island really yours?” Zhang Wenxuan took several deep breaths to calm his shock.
“Yes, it’s mine. This is my first time here, so starting tomorrow, let’s enjoy ourselves to the fullest!”
After speaking, Zhou Chao turned to Miles and said, “Let’s get the dishes served. Let’s eat quickly and go back to rest.”
“Sure, boss!” Miles stood up, clapped his hands, and the restaurant staff brought out delicious and beautifully presented dishes.
Everyone, who was already quite hungry, eagerly dug in. Even the earlier surprise was forgotten as they indulged in the delicious food.
The flavors were excellent, but the portions were a bit small. In the end, they ordered another round of beef and some simple fruit salads before everyone finished their first meal on Lanai Island.
Let’s all go back and adjust to the time difference; otherwise, you won’t feel comfortable these next few days!” After leaving the restaurant, Zhou Chao advised everyone to go back and rest.
“Don’t worry, it’s a simple matter!” Si Cong looked confident.
“Oh, I’d like to hear the details!” Qin Fen was also curious about Si Cong’s solution.
“Tomorrow, just wake up early and notify everyone. After a day or two of fun, you’ll get used to it!”
Cut!” Everyone gave Si Cong a disdainful look.
“Let’s all go back and get some rest. It’s been a tiring day today!” With that, Zhou Chao waved to everyone and headed with Jiang Li to their place.
The others had no choice but to return to their respective accommodations.
The next morning, Zhou Chao, with his strong physique, woke up early. He sat on the balcony on the second floor, enjoying the sea breeze and gazing at the blue sea outside. His mood couldn’t have been better.
“Brother Chao, why are you up so early?” Jiang Li walked out in a bathrobe.
“I couldn’t sleep, so 1 got up. Aren’t you going to sleep a bit longer?”
“No, I’m all prepared to have a great day today.” Seeing Jiang Li’s serious expression, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but pull her into his arms.
“Do you know Lanai Island well? Where do you want to go?”
“Well, I have you, don’t I?”
“You clever little devil! Alright, ready to change into some clothes? We’ll go to the hotel for breakfast later, and then let Miles arrange a guide for us.”
“Okay, I’ll be ready right away!” Jiang Li quickly jumped out of Zhou Chao’s embrace and ran into the bedroom.
In no time, Jiang Li came out wearing a T-shirt and shorts, happily holding onto Zhou Chao’s arm.
The place where Zhou Chao and the others stayed belonged to the Four Seasons Hotel. They followed the signs and arrived at the restaurant, where they found Guo Yan and Li Yang enjoying their meal.
“Second Brother, you’re up!”
“I thought I was up early, but it turns out you guys are even earlier. Haven’t seen Si Cong, Qin Fen, and Wenxuan around, have you?” Zhou Chao looked around but didn’t spot them.
“Don’t bother looking; they’ve already gone to the beach. Do you want to join them later?” Li Yang gave him a meaningful look, and Zhou Chao instantly understood.
“We’ll see later. Let’s wait for Miles to come and provide us with some travel guides or plans!”
Zhou Chao ordered two breakfasts, and as they were eating, they saw Miles walking in with an indifferent stride. He scanned the room and, upon spotting Zhou Chao, hurriedly made his way towards him.
“Miles, you’re here just in time. Do you have any plans for Lanai Island tourism?”
Don’t worry, boss, I’ve already arranged it. Today, we’ll take a cruise out to sea to see some dolphins. If we’re lucky, we might even catch a glimpse of humpback whales!”
“Sounds good, you’ve got it all arranged!”
“Don’t worry, boss!”
Zhou Chao stopped talking and focused on his meal. Once everyone had finished eating, Miles led Zhou Chao and the others towards the beach.
As they reached the beach, they saw Qin Fen and the others chatting with the beautiful ladies who had come out for a morning walk.
“Si Cong, Qin Fen!” Zhou Chao called out loudly, waving at them.
Seeing that it was Zhou Chao calling them, they reluctantly bid farewell to the ladies and walked over to Zhou Chao and the others.
“What’s up, Zhou Chao?”
“We’re planning to go out to sea. Are you guys interested?”
“Yes!”
Great, let’s go!”