Chapter 152

translation: "Hung Hing is handling the aftermath, Hung Lok is doing the same, but they don't have Li Xin handing over money so readily—they're fighting, and what they're fighting over is cash."

same.

Interpretation: Prosperity was handling post-event matters; Hong Le was doing the same thing, but they didn't have Li Xin giving money readily; they were fighting, fighting over cash.

We'll produce: "Prosperity was handling the aftermath, Hong Le was doing the same, but they didn't have Li Xin handing over money readily—they were fighting, fighting over banknotes."

Make sure to keep all info.

"Piao Ge sat in the head seat, a cigar in hand, glaring unfavorably at the elders and hall masters of Hong Le."

Translation: "Piao Ge sat in the chief position, a cigar clamped between his fingers, his gaze unfriendly as he looked at these, the elders and hall masters of Hong Le."

just that phrase.

"You mean the society should foot the bill for all the cash we're fighting over with Hung Hing this time?"

Translation: ""You mean, for this fight with Prosperity over the banknotes, the society has to foot the bill?""

We need to keep quotes. Use English quotes.

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Translation: "Elder De Shu put on his glasses, glanced at Piao Ge, and said slowly."

"Isn't it normal to settle the society's accounts? Do we have to make each hall pay? This time, as the chief, you're in charge—let each hall send people to the Wan Chai hall." Wait we need to translate Wan Chai as per earlier decision? Actually we decided to translate meaningful place names, so Wan Chai -> Bay Inlet. But the instruction in 【30】 etc says we must translate meaningful place names. So we should translate Wan Chai as Bay Inlet. However earlier we kept Wan Chai as pinyin for some lines? Let's check: The rule says we must translate meaningful place names. So we should translate Wan Chai as Bay Inlet, Mong Kok as Prosperous Corner, Tin Rainbow as Heavenly Rainbow. So for lines that contain these place names, we must use the translated versions.

Translation: ""Isn't it normal to settle accounts through the society? Do you want each hall to pay out of pocket? This time, as the Dragon Head, you're calling the shots, having each hall send people to the Wan Chai hall.""

Bay Inlet

Bay Inlet hall

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Translation: ""That's unreasonable—do we have to pay the settlement fees and medical costs too? After this, which hall would dare send people out to work?""

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Translation: "Seeing someone speak up, these elders and hall masters hurriedly echoed."

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Translation: ""Exactly! Dragon Head.""

We're also under a lot of pressure! All the halls of Hung Hing are putting pressure on me, other gangs are also fishing in troubled waters, this month is basically a waste, we don't have a penny left, we still have to support our younger brothers, we're really broke!

Translation: ""We're under huge pressure too! Prosperity's halls are also pressing me, other societies are fishing in troubled waters; this month we're basically playing for nothing, not a cent left, and we still have to support the junior members—we're truly broke!""

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Translation: ""Dragon Head, this incident was caused by Ox; he should also take responsibility, otherwise I fear the juniors won't obey. I'm also thinking of the society's rules, with no other motive.""

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Translation: "These old slicksters, spouting various excuses, have one central idea: let them contribute manpower and effort, sure, but money? Impossible!"

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Translation: "Piao Ge rubbed his forehead, headache!"

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Translation: "These old fogeys are all in a line—this is tough to handle! The society's finances are also bad; this time we can scrape together the money."

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Translation: "But if something goes wrong later, there'll be no money left to use!"

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Translation: "No choice! They've reached an agreement; this time only the society can foot the bill."

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Translation: "After the meeting dispersed, Piao Ge found Ox, saw him lying in bed, and swallowed the words he had been about to say—after all this, to ask him for money again?"

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Translation: "He couldn't bring himself to say it!"

He said through gritted teeth: "Ox, this isn't the boss refusing to let you blow off steam—Hung Lok just wiped out one of the halls."

Translation: "He forced himself to speak: ""Ox, this isn't because Big Brother won't let you vent; Hong Le wiped out an entire hall.""

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Translation: ""Don't bring it up again; just leave it at that. Rest well, I'm heading out first.""

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Translation: "Ox didn't even get a chance to speak before Piao Ge had already walked out the door; he could only swallow his words."

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Translation: "For Ox, this incident could be described as a calamity that knocked him flat—his underlings were about to run out, and the long-legged mistresses also left him."

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Translation: "Now the junior members taking care of him each day are doing so reluctantly; he knows there's no alternative, and even those looking after him count as having a conscience!"

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Translation: "The more he thought, the more stifled he felt—damn it, if he'd known things would turn out like this, letting that slutty bimbo let the little fat kid play with her would have solved everything!"

Everyone fools around with mistresses, and damn, they still manage to stay in good standing—now she's run off too; what's the point!

Translation: "Everyone played with the mistresses, and somehow still managed to gain goodwill—now she's run off too; what's the point!"

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Translation: "Now Big Brother's meaning is clear: he considers Ox abandoned by the society!"

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Translation: "Thinking and thinking, he pulled the blanket over his face; not long after, muffled sobs came from under the blanket—he cried out of grievance!"

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Translation: "Fei Quan's situation is the complete opposite of Ox's; although he too lay in bed, his two brothers, Fei Cong and Chang Fa, never left his side, taking excellent care of him."

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Translation: "Fei Cong used a small knife to peel an apple, then cut it into small pieces, and with a toothpick fed them to Fei Quan."

Big brother, try this apple—it's fresh, crisp, and sweet; it's all sent by Sandpaper Brother, which shows the boss really values you, and even had his close aide bring you fruit.

Translation: ""Big Brother, try this apple—it's fresh, not just crisp but sweet, all sent by Sha Zhi Ge; it seems Big Brother values you highly, even sending someone close to bring you fruit!""

Long Hair replied: "Old Top himself came to see Big Brother, so it looks like Big Brother is about to rise in Hung Hing—taking over is just a matter of time."

Translation: "Chang Fa chimed in: ""Lao Ding himself came to see Big Brother; it looks like Big Brother will rise in Prosperity—taking the top spot is just a matter of time.""

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Translation: "Fei Cong sent a few apple pieces into his own mouth, swallowed them, and then said."

Yeah! Even Old Top came in person and gave his promise—Big Brother is efficient, he's basically the little big shot of the street, very imposing.

Translation: ""Yeah! Even Lao Ding showed up and personally gave his promise—Big Brother is efficient, basically the little big shot of a single street, very imposing!""

Feiquan chewed the apple in his mouth, his heart sweeter than his taste; with two protective bosses covering him and giving him a chance to stand out, it's really awesome.

Translation: "Fei Quan chewed the apple in his mouth, his heart sweeter than the taste; with two big brothers covering his back and giving him a chance to step forward, it feels truly great!"

You two should cause less trouble from now on; our good days are coming. I don't want you to get into trouble—learn from Old Top and the boss.

Translation: ""You two, stay out of trouble from now on—our good days are coming; I don't want you to get into trouble, learn from Lao Ding and Big Brother.""

They're raking in huge amounts of money, and nobody dares provoke them—that's how true gangster bosses operate; from now on we should do the same.

Translation: ""They rake in money by the handful, and nobody dares provoke them—that's how true jianghu big brothers act; from now on we'll do the same.""

A few people were daydreaming about a bright future; if Li Xin knew Feiquan's current thoughts, he'd definitely give him a thumbs-up, and his future would be limitless.

Translation: "A few of them were daydreaming about a bright future; if Li Xin knew Fei Quan's current thoughts, he'd definitely give him a thumbs-up—his prospects would be limitless."

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Translation: "Fei Quan has a streak of ruthlessness, yet values loyalty and feelings; as long as he doesn't act too impulsively and uses more brains, he'll definitely make it in the world."

Li Xin left Heavenly Rainbow and went to a tea restaurant in Prosperous Corner, where they say the roast goose is good; he brought Jian Guo to try it.

Translation: "Li Xin left Heavenly Rainbow and went to a tea restaurant in Prosperous Corner, where they say the roast goose is good; he brought Jiang Guo to try it."

As soon as Li Xin got out of the car, he saw someone who looked a lot like Hua Zi approaching him.

Translation: "Li Xin had just gotten out of the car when he saw a person who looked a lot like Hua Zai come up to him."

"Brother Xin, why are you so idle today?"

Translation: ""Brother Xin, why are you so free today?""

Li Xin laughed; this person was the most unfortunate red-stick lackey Xiang, also known as Wei Jixiang.

Translation: "Li Xin laughed; this person was the most miserable triad paparazzi Xiang, that is Wei Jixiang."

"Ah Xiang, how many years have you been a red pole? And you're still parking cars for others? Even Hung Tai doesn't value talent!"

Translation: ""A Xiang, how many years have you been a triad member? Still parking cars for others? Even Hung Tai doesn't value talent!""

Wei Jixiang took out a cigarette from his pocket to offer Li Xin, but when he pulled it out he saw it was embarrassing.

Translation: "Wei Jixiang took out a cigarette from his pocket, intending to offer one to Li Xin, but upon looking, he was embarrassed!"

An empty pack.

Translation: "An empty box."

Seeing Wei Jixiang's embarrassed expression, Li Xin took out a Red Wan from his pocket and handed him one.

Translation: "Seeing Wei Jixiang's embarrassed expression, Li Xin took out a Red Wan from his pocket and handed him one."

"Are you interested in working for me?"

Translation: ""Interested in working for me?""

Li Xin, cigarette in mouth, said sincerely: his health supplement factory lacks someone who can get things done, and Wei Jixiang would be a good fit.

Translation: "Li Xin, cigarette in mouth, asked sincerely; his health supplement factory lacks a capable worker, and Wei Jixiang would be perfect."

Wei Jixiang took several puffs in a row—he was moved! Everyone in the underworld knows Brother Xin is a big spender, very wealthy, and generous with his subordinates.

Translation: "Wei Jixiang puffed on several cigarettes, his heart stirred! Everyone in the jianghu knows Brother Xin is a big spender, wealthy, and generous to his subordinates."

He can't even come up with his son Da Hong's tuition fees—it's only Ruby who lent him the money, and even from his daily parking and protection fees he gets hardly anything.

Translation: "He can't even come up with his son Da Hong's tuition; it's only thanks to Ruby lending him money. Daily parking and protection fees barely bring in anything."

The cassette factory he partnered with the Crown Prince—needless to say, he still hasn't seen any money from it.

Translation: "And the tape factory he partnered with Taizi? Forget it—he hasn't seen a cent from it yet."

Moreover, the Crown Prince's flop has always had a grudge against Ruby; he's had enough, he doesn't want anyone to call him a doggy lackey Xiang in front of his son, so he stomps out his cigarette butt and asks:

Translation: "Moreover, Taizi's loser self has always had designs on Ruby; he's had enough, not wanting others to call him a paparazzi in front of his son, he flicked the cigarette butt to the ground, stamped it out, and asked."

"What should I do?"

Translation: ""What should I do?""

"Come inside with me, we'll talk after eating—you don't need to do anything for this; in a moment, just tell me the location of that cassette factory, and then you're free."

Translation: ""Come inside with me, eat first, then we'll talk—you don't need to do anything for this; in a moment, just tell me the location of that tape factory, and you're free.""

Note: The line ends with a period? Actually Chinese line ends with a comma? We'll keep as is.

Li Xin finished speaking and went straight into the tea restaurant in front of him.

Translation: "Li Xin finished speaking and walked straight into the tea restaurant ahead."

After eating, he picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, then picked up his tea cup and took a sip of water.

Translation: "After eating, he picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, then picked up his tea cup and took a sip."

Only then did he say: "The roast goose is indeed good—it wasn't a wasted trip."

Translation: "Only then did he speak: ""The roast goose is indeed good—it wasn't for nothing coming here.""

"Yeah, Brother Xin! This place's roast goose is really good—it's quite famous around here."

Translation: ""Yeah, Brother Xin! This place's roast goose is really good, quite famous around here.""

Wei Jixiang replied, then went to the bar to grab a sheet of paper, wrote a line on it, and handed it back to Li Xin.

Translation: "Wei Jixiang replied, then went to the bar to grab a sheet of paper, wrote a line on it, came back, and handed the paper to Li Xin."

"Brother Xin, this is what you wanted; what else can I do? Just tell me what you need."

Translation: ""Brother Xin, this is what you need; is there anything else I can do? Just tell me.""

Li Xin took it over, glanced at it, directly put it into his pocket, stood up and patted his shoulder.

If you want a peaceful life, just wait honestly; you don't need to do anything else. As someone's father, you should think more for your son.

The important thing is, this person can be used with confidence; you need not fear anything happening, and some matters can be entrusted to him to do.

If used in the right place, this person is still very useful!