Due to the 18-hour time difference between Hawaii and Modu City, Ye Yun still felt a bit groggy when he woke up the next day.
Even so, he got up on time and caught the 9 a.m. ferry to The Big Island.
"So beautiful."
Leaning on the deck railing, Ye Yun gazed at the deep blue ocean, feeling a wave of emotion.
Summer was peak travel season in Hawaii, and the sea was dotted with luxury yachts, cruise ships, and sailboats.
The ferry glided smoothly across the water, white waves dancing in its wake. The Hawaiian sunlight bathed the ocean in warm, gentle rays—radiant, yet never harsh. It was breathtaking.
This was Hawaii's unique charm—its landscape exuded passion and freedom that touched every traveler.
The distance between Oahu Island and The Big Island wasn't far. After just twenty minutes, the ferry arrived at its destination.
There were no cities on The Big Island. It had been developed as a tourist destination, with only small towns and a few hotels scattered around.
But in terms of natural scenery, The Big Island was far more stunning than Oahu.
"Time to check out my private estate."
Reluctantly pulling his gaze away from the beautiful views, Ye Yun tried to calm his excitement and hailed a cab by the roadside.
Though not heavily developed, The Big Island had a well-maintained ring road and internal routes.
"Hello, sir. Where would you like to go?"
The driver was a white man in his forties, dressed in a floral shirt and beach shorts—very Hawaiian.
"Rose Estate."
Ye Yun gave the name of his estate without hesitation.
The driver froze at the name, then asked uncertainly, "You mean the Rose Estate?"
"Yeah. Why?"
Ye Yun asked, a bit puzzled, as he pulled the door shut behind him.
"It's nothing, really. It's just... after all these years, you're the first person I've ever driven there."
The talkative driver started the car and added,
"That estate is the most mysterious place on the island. No one knows who it belongs to. Even us locals have never seen the owner."
"Are you going to visit someone there?"
Still admiring the scenery outside the window, Ye Yun replied with a smile, "It's mine. Haven't been in a while."
The driver burst into hearty laughter, clearly taking it as a joke.
Who would believe that such a grand estate belonged to a young guy like him?
Soon, the car reached the entrance of the estate. To both Ye Yun and the driver's surprise, the massive, luxurious gates were wide open—and several people stood on either side, as if waiting for someone.
As their car approached, an elderly man who looked like a butler stepped forward, opened the car door for Ye Yun, and respectfully welcomed him with a slight bow:
"Young Master, welcome home."
From both sides of the gate, a group of gardeners, maids, and workers bowed in unison and greeted him:
"Young Master, welcome home!"
The scene left Ye Yun completely stunned. He had never experienced anything like this before.
As for the driver, his eyes were wide open, his jaw practically dropping to the floor.
This young man was really the mysterious owner of the Rose Estate?!
"Uh... hello, everyone."
Ye Yun quickly regained his composure, nodded, and handed the driver a bill for the fare. Then, ignoring the man's dumbfounded expression, he followed the butler into the estate.
The driver stood frozen, watching Ye Yun's figure disappear behind the estate gates. It wasn't until they slowly shut that he finally snapped out of it.
…
Rose Estate was enormous. Though called an "estate," it felt more like a sprawling forest landscape nestled among meadows and hills.
Passing through the gate, a birch-lined avenue sloped gently upward. The trees stood tall on either side, forming a leafy corridor that stretched toward a blend of golden and green foliage. At the end stood a fountain adorned with exquisite sculptures.
Not far away were a golf course and a lake, its waters a deep green—perhaps due to the thick forest lining its shores. A gentle breeze rippled across the surface, blurring the mirrored scenery into dreamlike patterns.
The estate's buildings varied in size and architectural style: Scottish-inspired manors exuding European elegance stood alongside sleek, modern villas.
There were also farmlands, a helipad, and other facilities, all coming together to form a vast, self-sustained estate.
Led by the butler, Ye Yun toured the grounds while listening to his gentle introductions. A surreal, dreamlike feeling welled up inside him. No matter how unreal it seemed, he was now the owner of it all.
Watching the gardeners trimming hedges and trees, and the beautiful maids going about their work, Ye Yun couldn't help but ask the system, "System, are all of these people my employees?"
"Yes. These are your estate's initial staff members. They are all highly trained professionals," the system responded.
Only then did Ye Yun notice that under the "Territory" tab, his employee count was listed as 100. These were the people assigned to the estate.
"But how do I pay them? I'm broke right now."
"Their salaries are deducted from the estate's industrial profits."
"Estate industry?"
The system's words lit up Ye Yun's eyes. He turned to the butler beside him and asked directly, "Sebas, what businesses does my estate operate?"
The butler's name was Sebas. According to the system's profile, he had over fifty years of butler experience. Though in his sixties, he remained energetic and poised, the very image of a gentleman butler.
"Young Master, your estate includes a coffee plantation, a bee farm, coral and shell harvesting operations, and a vineyard," Sebas recited smoothly.
His reply made Ye Yun's eyes burn with excitement.
This time, he truly had become a rich man!
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