Chapter 141: with translation of chapter title

translation.

Let's do line 1:

【1】 The Oriental Daily has been in big trouble these past few days; it just broke out negative news, this matter is still on the hot search, and immediately something else happened!

The Oriental Daily has been in big trouble these past few days,

It just broke out negative news,

This matter is still on the hot search,

Immediately something else happened!

Combine: "The Oriental Daily has been in big trouble these past few days; it just broke out negative news, this matter is still on the hot search, and immediately something else happened!"

But we need to keep punctuation similar? Not required. We'll produce a single sentence.

Let's craft: "The Oriental Daily has been in big trouble these past few days; it just broke out negative news, this matter is still on the hot search, and immediately something else happened!"

The Oriental Daily has been in big trouble these past few days; it just broke out negative news, this matter is still on the hot search, and immediately something else happened!

Now line 2:

In the territories of Xin Ji, Yi Hai, San Lian She, and Prosperity, all Oriental Daily sales are plummeting; they can't sell even a few copies a day.

Translate: "In the territories of Xin Ji, Yi Hai, San Lian She, and Prosperity, the sales of the Oriental Daily are plummeting, and they can't sell even a few copies a day."

In the territories of Xin Ji, Yi Hai, San Lian She, and Prosperity

All Oriental Daily sales are plummeting.

They can't sell even a few copies a day.

Combine: "In the territories of Xin Ji, Yi Hai, San Lian She, and Prosperity, all Oriental Daily sales are plummeting; they can't sell even a few copies a day."

Line 3:

All newsstand owners have been warned; the Oriental Daily's content is harmful, affecting the physical and mental health of Hong Kong Island residents, so it cannot be sold here—first offense gets a warning, second offense results in the stall being burned.

Translate: "All newspaper stall owners have received warnings; the Oriental Daily's content is bad, affecting the physical and mental health of Gangdao residents, so they cannot sell it here—first warning, then the stall will be burned."

first warning, second time the stall will be burned

Line 4:

Xin Ji took the initiative; at that press conference, they were also holding back anger! Immortal Trust has taken action, so Xin Ji will definitely help out.

Translate: "Xin Ji spontaneously organized it; at that press conference, they were also holding back anger! Immortal Trust has taken action, so Xin Ji will definitely help out."

Xin Ji took the initiative.

At that press conference, they were also holding back anger!

Immortal Trust has taken action, so Xin Ji will definitely help out.

Combine: "Xin Ji took the initiative; at that press conference, they were also holding back anger! Immortal Trust has taken action, so Xin Ji will definitely help out."

Line 5:

Yi Hai's Chai Shu said it clearly; he and A Xin are old friends—if he can help, Yi Hai will definitely lend a hand, not just watch the excitement.

Translate: "Chai Shu of Yi Hai said it clearly; he and A Xin are old friends, and if he can help, Yi Hai will definitely lend a hand, not just watch the excitement."

Yi Hai's Chai Shu said it clearly.

He and A Xin are old friends.

If he can help, Yi Hai will definitely lend a hand, not just watch the excitement.

Combine: "Yi Hai's Chai Shu said it clearly; he and A Xin are old friends, and if he can help, Yi Hai will definitely lend a hand, not just watch the excitement."

Line 6:

The Lan Jing of San Lian She went even further, directly saying he just doesn't want to read the Oriental Daily, letting everyone decide for themselves—what else could the people of San Lian She say?

Translate: "The Lan Jing of San Lian She went even further, directly saying he just doesn't want to read the Oriental Daily, letting everyone decide for themselves—what else could the people of San Lian She say?"

The Lan Jing of San Lian She went even further.

directly said he just doesn't want to read the Oriental Daily, letting everyone decide for themselves.

What else could the people of San Lian She say?

Combine: "The Lan Jing of San Lian She went even further, directly saying he just doesn't want to read the Oriental Daily, letting everyone decide for themselves—what else could the people of San Lian She say?"

Line 7:

Just do it!

Translate: "Just do it!" (Colloquial). Could be "Just go ahead and do it!" We'll say: "Just do it!"

Line 8:

As soon as Prosperity heard that A Xin had taken action, what more was there to say? The Ma family has no connection with them—A Xin is one of us, go after him!

Translate: "As soon as Prosperity heard that A Xin had taken action, what more was there to say? The Ma family has no connection with them, A Xin is one of us—go after him!"

As soon as Prosperity heard that A Xin had taken action.

what more was there to say?

The Ma family has no connection with them.

A Xin is one of us—go after him!

Combine: "As soon as Prosperity heard that A Xin had taken action, what more was there to say? The Ma family has no connection with them; A Xin is one of us—go after him!"

Line 9:

Even if you add up these few families, let alone the present Ma family, even in the past they would have to lie down and let these families unleash their fire!

Translate: "Even if you add up these few families, let alone the present Ma family, even in the past they would have to lie down and let these families unleash their fire!"

Even if you add up these few families.

let alone the present Ma family, even in the past

they would have to lie down and let these families unleash their fire!

Combine: "Even if you add up these few families, let alone the present Ma family, even in the past they would have to lie down and let these families unleash their fire!"

Line 10:

Moreover, Li Xin's wine-and-meat friends are also willing to lend a hand with things that are beneficial without cost.

Translate: "Moreover, Li Xin's wine-and-meat friends are also willing to lend a hand in things that are beneficial without cost."

Li Xin's wine-and-meat friends

things that are beneficial without cost

are also willing to lend a hand

Combine: "Moreover, Li Xin's wine-and-meat friends are also willing to lend a hand in things that are beneficial without cost."

Line 11:

The Oriental Daily's sales have plummeted from the top three in Hong Kong Island; in a few months they can just shut down!

Translate: "The Oriental Daily's sales have plummeted from the top three in Gangdao; in a few months, they can just shut down!"

have plummeted from the top three in Gangdao

in a few months, they can just shut down!

Combine: "The Oriental Daily's sales have plummeted from the top three in Gangdao; in a few months, they can just shut down!"

Line 12:

They themselves try to dispel rumors in their own newspaper, but it's utterly useless—no one brings charcoal in the snow, only a bunch of people throwing stones into the well.

Translate: "They themselves try to dispel rumors in their own newspaper, but it's utterly useless—no one brings charcoal in the snow, only a bunch of people throwing stones into the well."

They themselves try to dispel rumors in their own newspaper

but it's utterly useless

no one brings charcoal in the snow, only a bunch of people throwing stones into the well.

Combine: "They themselves try to dispel rumors in their own newspaper, but it's utterly useless—no one brings charcoal in the snow, only a bunch of people throwing stones into the well."

Line 13:

【162】

Translate: "They rush to add obstacles to the Oriental Daily—'you sell less, I can sell more'—something even elementary PE teachers teach; they know how to calculate."

They rush to add obstacles to the Oriental Daily

【166】

something even elementary PE teachers teach

【173】

Combine: "They rush to add obstacles to the Oriental Daily—'you sell less, I can sell more'—something even elementary PE teachers teach; they know how to calculate."

Line 14:

The Bai Ma family's villa in Wanwan

Translate: "Wanwan White Horse family villa."

【180】

Line 15:

Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru and Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen sat together in silence, puffing on cigars now and then, both feeling a bit headache

Translate: "Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru and Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen sat together in silence, puffing on cigars intermittently, both somewhat headache."

【186】

sat together in silence

【190】

both had a bit of a headache

Combine: "Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru and Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen sat together in silence, puffing on cigars intermittently, both had a bit of a headache."

Line 16:

【199】

Translate: "The cause of this matter is simply that the Ma family's Oriental Daily reporter has a sharp tongue."

The cause of this matter is simply that the Ma family's Oriental Daily reporter has a sharp tongue.

Line 17:

【206】

Translate: "Later they also used connections to mess with Jiang Tian Sheng and Jing Kun's film company; the Ma family is fundamentally in the wrong."

Later they also used connections to mess with Jiang Tian Sheng and Jing Kun's film company

【213】

Combine: "Later they also used connections to mess with Jiang Tian Sheng and Jing Kun's film company; the Ma family is fundamentally in the wrong."

Line 18:

Even if they were in the right, it wouldn't matter; they already know who their opponent is this time!

Translate: "Even if they were in the right, it wouldn't help—they already know who their opponent is this time!"

【219】

they already know who their opponent is this time!

Combine: "Even if they were in the right, it wouldn't help—they already know who their opponent is this time!"

Line 19:

【228】

Translate: "That Immortal Trust is not a reasonable person; there's no point reasoning with him."

That Immortal Trust is not a reasonable person

【235】

Combine: "That Immortal Trust is not a reasonable person; there's no point reasoning with him."

Line 20:

Sending gunmen to Hong Kong Island won't work either; if they can't take out that loser in one go, it'll cause trouble!

Translate: "Sending gunmen to Gangdao won't work either—if they can't take out that loser in one go, it'll cause trouble!"

【241】

if they can't take out that loser in one go, it'll cause trouble!

Combine: "Sending gunmen to Gangdao won't work either—if they can't take out that loser in one go, it'll cause trouble!"

Line 21:

【250】

Translate: "The Thunder Lord has just passed away, yet the Ma family still has a lot of money left, not used up, and they don't want to meet the Thunder Lord so soon."

The Thunder Lord has just passed away

【254】

and they don't want to meet the Thunder Lord so soon.

Combine: "The Thunder Lord has just passed away, yet the Ma family still has a lot of money left, not used up, and they don't want to meet the Thunder Lord so soon."

Line 22:

【263】

Translate: "Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru could only speak first—who let his lame son kick an iron plate!"

Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru could only speak first

【270】

Combine: "Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru could only speak first—who let his lame son kick an iron plate!"

Line 23:

Let's check those old connections! Otherwise we'll really be in trouble this time—have someone relay a message to the Immortal Trust, see what they want, and if it's not too much, agree to it.

Translate: "\"Let's look up those old connections! Otherwise this will really be trouble—have someone pass a message to Immortal Trust to see what his conditions are; if they're not excessive, we'll agree to them. \""

We need to keep quotes. We'll output with quotes.

Line 24:

【281】

Translate: "\"Ma De! If this were ten years ago, I would have definitely taken him on—dare to challenge the Ma family? \" said Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen with a grim face."

Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen said with a grim face:

【285】

If this were ten years ago, I would have definitely taken him on—dare to challenge the Ma family?

Combine: "\"Ma De! If this were ten years ago, I would have definitely taken him on—dare to challenge the Ma family? \" said Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen with a grim face."

Line 25:

【294】

Translate: "\"People were like that ten years ago—having this strength, they weren't afraid of us either, so let's not say that! \" Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru said with a bitter laugh."

Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru said with a bitter laugh:

【298】

so let's not say that!

Combine: "\"People were like that ten years ago—having this strength, they weren't afraid of us either, so let's not say that! \" Bai Ma Ma Xi Ru said with a bitter laugh."

Line 26:

【307】

Times have changed, circumstances shifted; things remain but people are different, all affairs come to an end. I want to speak, but tears come first. I hear that the spring at Twin Stream is still lovely, and I intend to take a light boat there. I only fear that the Twin Stream's small skiff cannot bear so much sorrow.

Let's translate line by line:

【315】

things remain but people are different, all affairs come to rest

【319】

I hear that the spring at Twin Stream is still lovely,

【323】

I only fear that the Twin Stream's small boat,

【334】

We need to keep the quotes and line breaks? The instruction says keep each translation on a single output line (no line breaks inside one 【N】). So we must put the whole quoted translation on one line, preserving the internal punctuation but not line breaks. We'll translate as a single paragraph.

Thus: "\"Times change, circumstances shift; things remain but people are different, all matters cease—before I can speak, tears flow first. I hear that the spring at Twin Stream is still lovely; I also intend to float a light boat. I only fear that the Twin Stream's small boat cannot carry so much sorrow. \""

We need to ensure we keep the original punctuation: Chinese used full stops and commas. We'll use English punctuation.

Line 27:

Our time has passed! Stop saying angry things.

Translate: "\"Our era is over! Let's not say angry words anymore. \""

Line 28:

【343】

Translate: "Don't look at what they do—a business of raising sons without an asshole; since they set up the newspaper, that bastard even calls himself a cultured person! When he's idle he can still churn out a poem."

Don't look at what they do,

【347】

since they set up the newspaper,

【351】

When he's idle he can still churn out a poem.

Combine: "Don't look at what they do—a business of raising sons without an asshole; since they set up the newspaper, that bastard even calls himself a cultured person! When he's idle he can still churn out a poem."

Line 29:

【361】

Translate: "\"What to worry about? Worrying that we can't do that business anymore? \""

Line 30:

Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen is just talking big; he's become a landlord in Wanwan now—what does he have to fight Li Xin with? It's pure daydreaming!

Translate: "Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen just talks big; he's a landlord in Wanwan now—what can he use to fight Li Xin? Daydreaming!"

【367】

he's a landlord in Wanwan now

【371】

Daydreaming!

Combine: "Jin Ma Ma Xi Zhen just talks big; he's a landlord in Wanwan now—what can he use to fight Li Xin? Daydreaming!"

Line 31:

【381】

Translate: "The gunmen left in their household can only guard the house and barely protect themselves."

Line 32:

If the gunmen can't take out Li Xin in one shot, they can't bear the fallout, nor do they want to—such a vast estate cannot be destroyed!

Translate: "If the gunmen can't take down Li Xin in one go, the consequences are something they can't afford and don't want to bear—such a huge estate cannot be destroyed!"

Line 33:

…… (ellipsis). We need to output exactly the same? Probably just "……". We'll output "……". Keep as is.

Line 34:

【394】

Translate: "That day Li Xin went to the accounting firm to pick up Qiuti after work, waiting downstairs bored."

Line 35:

He casually chatted with Jianguo: "You little brat, have you messed around everywhere at Jingkun's?"

Translate: "He chatted with Jian Guo: \"You little brat, have you played everywhere at Jing Kun's place? \""

Line 36:

【404】

Translate: "Jian Guo hurriedly denied, saying repeatedly: \"Boss, don't wrong me—there are plenty that can be looked at but not moved, I haven't played everywhere! \""

Line 37:

Li Xin saw Jianguo's expression, still a bit regretful, and snapped: "You've had enough! You get the advantage and still act cute."

Translate: "Li Xin looked at Jian Guo's expression, which still seemed a bit regretful, and said unhappily: \"You've had enough! Getting a bargain and still acting cute. \""

Line 38:

【414】

Translate: "Xiao Fu looked at Li Xin and said: \"Boss, after seeing you off, I'm heading back to Xi Gong today—Yao Yang had someone bring my mother over, and I need to go back to make arrangements. \""

Line 39:

Upon hearing that, Li Xin went to the roadside, hailed a taxi, and waved to Xiao Fu.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, Li Xin went to the roadside, hailed a taxi, and waved to Xiao Fu."

Line 40:

【424】

Translate: "He said: \"Hurry back—you're not needed here. From now on stay in Xi Gong, keep your mother company, and give her my regards. \""

Line 41:

Xiao Fu didn't stand on ceremony, got straight in the car, rolled down the window, and said: "Boss, I'll head back to Sai Kung first!"

Translate: "Xiao Fu didn't stand on ceremony, got straight in the car, rolled down the window, and said: \"Boss, then I'm heading back to Xi Gong first! \""

Line 42:

【434】

Translate: "Jianjun watched Xiao Fu leave and asked Jian Guo: \"You don't know about this? Why not let him go back early? \""

Line 43:

Jianguo replied: "Xiao Fu said, wait for the boss to finish his business before returning, stand guard every day—what else can I say?"

Translate: "Jian Guo replied: \"Xiao Fu said, wait until the boss finishes his business before going back, stand guard every day—what else can I say? \""

Line 44:

【444】

Translate: "Shallow Water Bay villa."

Line 45:

Today is the day Li Xin prepares a surprise for Qiu Ti, and he brings her straight here.

Translate: "Today was the day Li Xin prepared a surprise for Qiuti, and he directly brought her here."

Line 46:

【454】

Translate: "Qiuti looked at the villa before her and asked delightedly: \"Is this bought for me? \""

Line 47:

Li Xin nodded, put his arm around her, and walked toward the villa, speaking as they went.

Translate: "Li Xin nodded, put his arm around her as they walked into the villa, and said while walking:"

Line 48:

【464】

Translate: "\"You work and study on this island; setting up a home here is also convenient—if we don't want to go back to Xi Gong, we'll just live here from now on. \""

Line 49:

Qiu Ti went upstairs and downstairs, came back to his side, put her arms around his neck, and gave him a kiss.

Translate: "Qiuti went upstairs and downstairs, then returned to his side, put her arms around his neck, and gave him a kiss."

Line 50:

【474】

Translate: "After kissing, she said: \"Thank you! A Xin. \""

Line 51:

After being affectionate with Qiu Ti, he then said to Brother Jianguo and Jianguo:

Translate: "After things heated up with Qiuti, he then said to Jianjun and Jian Guo:"

Line 52:

【484】

Translate: "\"You two pick rooms on the first floor; from now on Xiao Fu will stay in Xi Gong, and you two each go back one—don't let your mother stay alone. \""

Line 53:

Jiangjun nodded, saying: "Then let Jianguo go back; during this time I've also gotten familiar with the road conditions—I'll just follow you, boss."

Line 54:

【494】

Translate: "\"If there's a situation we'll call people over; besides, with the two of us, even if we can't win we can still run—having them tag along would be redundant. \""

Line 55:

Jianguo frowned and said: "Brother, since I've been following the boss, you should go back to Sai Kung—you're just not bodyguard material."

Translate: "Jian Guo frowned, unhappy, and said: \"Brother, since I came I've been following the boss—or you should go back to Xi Gong; you're just not bodyguard material. \""

Line 56:

【504】

Translate: "Jian Guo's words directly made Li Xin laugh, and he said to Jianjun:"

Line 57:

"What Jianguo said is right—go back to Sai Kung, let Jianguo follow me; if anything comes up I'll call you, but you never smile all day, and watching you annoys me."

Translate: "\"What Jian Guo said is right—go back to Xi Gong, let Jian Guo follow me; if anything comes up I'll call you, you never smile all day, and watching you annoys me. \""

Line 58:

【514】

Translate: "Jian Guo instantly felt proud, even raising his eyebrows at his older brother and saying with a chuckle:"

Line 59:

"Look, the boss still likes me following him; you should go back to Sai Kung—there won't be any taxis soon!"

Translate: "\"Look, the boss still prefers me following him—you should go back to Xi Gong; there won't be any taxis soon! \""

Line 60:

Jianjun put his arm around Jianguo's neck and brought him outside, where Jianguo's painful cries immediately rang out.

Big brother, don't hit the face, I still need to go out with the boss.

Don't hit anymore! If you hit me again I'll fight back!

I was wrong, I won't dare again, brother, hurry up and stop.

Hmm, Jianguo has been a bit plain lately; giving Jianjun a lesson would also be good.

Li Xin sat contentedly inside the house, listening to Jianguo's miserable howls; let alone, his cries even have a sense of rhythm—he's a budding talent for singing!

Seeing Jianguo return home with a bruised nose and swollen face, Li Xin laughed and asked, "Did your brother leave?"

Jianguo now is, when he holds his face his butt hurts, and when he holds his butt his face hurts.

Jianjun struck with great skill!