Chapter 101: with translation of chapter title

Return to Xi Gong, first go to Line: Qiuti's flower shop, glanced at the clerk Xiao Hui, business was still the same, tell her if she needs anything to find Line: Qiuti.

Returning home, before Li Xin could call them over for a meal, Da Sha came over.

As soon as they met, Da Sha said, "Big Brother, can I go to Copper Gong Bay and open a used car specialty shop?"

"Ordinary people who come to Xi Gong to buy cars are few; I want to open a shop in Copper Gong Bay, and our lot's business could improve a lot."

Li Xin slapped his forehead, he really is a pigbrain, this is also a good business!

Don't underestimate the profit of used cars; saying it out loud could scare people, it's really not small.

After the black car returns, we modify the engine and chassis number, then go through the registration process; that's a legitimate used car.

Those who make a living off this as middlemen later have done quite well for themselves; he knows several of them.

It seems professionals are the ones who come through; what he forgets, others can think of—he's a talent, looks silly but actually quite clever.

Li Xin looking at Da Sha's silly appearance really didn't expect him to be someone with hidden talent.

Can't dampen the little brother's enthusiasm; after having him sit down, he said, "You're in charge of this. If there's no place to open a shop, go find Tianhong; if there's no funds, use the money on the account."

"This is a good thing. Ask the people at the lot how many want to buy in; giving me a 30% share is enough. Without my signboard, you'll have a hard time doing business outside, so get this done quickly—Big Brother supports you."

Da Sha laughed foolishly and said, "Big Brother, maybe leave you seventy percent; without you as our backing, we also lack the capital to do this."

Li Xin didn't mind; worst case, at year's end he'll give them a big bonus—he's never shortchanged them on money.

Any subordinate who shows promise, he'll let them soar; how high they fly depends on their own ability—if they're capable, they get to eat meat.

If they lack ability, they just honestly take their wages and bonuses here, and they won't go hungry.

In the evening, Jimi also came back.

Everyone gathered again to drink and chat; drinking with these close brothers feels different, much more fun than drinking with those old-timers.

Today we planned to drink at the restaurant; the brothers who came from our hometown include a talented one who, it's said, makes authentic Sichuan cuisine with one hand.

Spicy, fresh, fragrant—color, aroma, and taste all present.

Garlic sauce sliced pork, mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, Kung Pao chicken, husband-and-wife lung slices, fish-flavored shredded pork, bloody beef and tripe, Dongpo braised pork knuckle.

When these eight dishes hit the table, Li Xin's appetite went wild; he hurriedly had Jiangguo get him rice—what's the point of drinking alcohol with this food?

Eat your fill first, then talk about other things.

The clouds and wind swept away—this authentic Sichuan meal really made him eat well.

After eating, he picked up a napkin, wiped his mouth, and directly ordered Jiangguo to go fetch the brother who cooked—this skill is truly not bad.

After arriving at Gangdao, maybe he just hadn't found the right place; he'd never eaten such authentic Sichuan food before—it really goes down with rice, leaving him fully satisfied.

Jiangguo led in a young man in his mid-twenties, about 1.70 meters tall, strong-bodied, with a crew cut, eyes full of spirit, appearance ordinary.

Li Xin pointed to the empty seat and said, "Brother, sit down and talk."

After he sat down.

Then he asked again, "What should I call you?"

"Boss, my name is He Qiang."

"Say it again, what's your name?"

Li Xin asked in surprise.

He repeated again: "Boss, I'm He Qiang—He as in congratulations, Qiang as in strong."

"Do you like fishing?"

"Yes!"

"Would you risk your life for fishing?"

"As long as there are fish to catch, what's the point of preserving your life?"

He Qiang answered with a determined gaze.

………

Tea Fruit Ridge, the headquarters of Harmony United Victory.

Tonight another meeting was convened to discuss Lin Huai Le's situation—how exactly to place him appropriately, given that he lost his territory for the society's sake, so the society must bear responsibility.

After the uncles and elders were seated, Deng Fei, sitting in the chief seat, spoke.

"Everyone, let's discuss how to settle Ah Le; he too ended up in this situation because he did things for the society, so the society owes him an explanation."

Old Ghost Gui spoke first: "The society's first priority is to quickly find a plot of land for Ah Le; otherwise, one of the Nine Great Hall Masters of Harmony United Victory would be without territory—wouldn't that be a laughingstock?"

Chuanbao's temper had been bad lately; hearing Old Ghost Gui say that,

He immediately retorted, "Since you know you need to save face and don't want to be laughed at, why not voluntarily give up the position of one of the Nine Great Hall Masters? Then nobody would laugh at you, right?"

Line: Longgen also chimed in, "What Chuanbao said makes sense—where would there be spare territory for Ah Le to take over? And how could we just ask others to give up their land for no reason? That makes no sense."

"That would immediately destabilize Harmony United Victory's morale, especially now—wouldn't that be asking for trouble? This can't be done."

Tank looked at their remarks as nonsense and countered, "We never said to have others vacate territory for Ah Le; we just need to find him a place to stay. Isn't that easy? Just have each hall send someone to carve out a plot for him."

"We can't just abandon Ah Le after he gets into trouble for the society's sake—otherwise who would still work for the society? Would everyone just shrink back?"

Chuanbao, hearing that, couldn't indulge Tank and asked, "Is it only Ah Le who works for the society? What about others who contribute but haven't risen yet? Should everyone who's ever put in effort for the society get a piece of land?"

"The whole Gangdao underworld now consists only of Harmony United Victory—there isn't even enough territory to divide."

Old Ghost Gui, furious, snapped, "Chuanbao, Line: Longgen, you two are losers—how dare you say that?"

"Chuanbao, back then Yu Tou Biao was swept clean—he had nowhere to go up or down; wasn't that the society helping him? If it weren't for the society, he'd have been thrown into the sea to feed the fish; how could you be acting arrogant here?"

Firepower then turned to Line: Longgen: "Line: Longgen, your little brother Guan Zi Sen, running around flashing the society's sign, owes gambling debts outside and still hasn't paid—wasn't that the society stepping in to settle it? You've all forgotten that."

"If you're just an old fool, go home and hole up—don't come out making a fool of yourself, you loser."

"Damn! Didn't Yu Tou Biao pay his dues to the society? He actually paid more than others—when he got into trouble, shouldn't the society have backed him?"

Chuanbao is clearly being unreasonable! His goal is just one: he's upset, so he doesn't want anyone else to feel good either—only when everyone's angry are we true brothers!

Line: Longgen doesn't even need to say more—he immediately retorted, "The society merely gave Ah Sen a front; the money, wasn't it paid back by himself? If Ah Le only uses the society as a front for other matters that he settles himself, I have nothing to say."

I don't even know if he can solve it. Damn, stop staring at others all day—look at what you're saying, you loser.

Old Ghost's crooked nose is about to be twisted out of shape by these two old bastards!

Those two are obviously just causing trouble today.