Chapter 198

Lao Gui Min grimly hung up the phone; now his heart is bitter and hard to bear!

Translation: Lao Gui Min hung up the phone with a grim face; now he feels bitter and hard to bear!

We need to keep meaning: Lao Gui Min grimly hung up the phone; now his heart is bitter and hard to bear!

We can translate: "Lao Gui Min put down the phone with a grim face; now he feels bitter and hard to bear!"

But we need to keep the exclamation. We'll output: Lao Gui Min put down the phone with a grim face; now he feels bitter and hard to bear!

We need to ensure no extra words. Let's produce: Lao Gui Min put down the phone with a grim face; now he feels bitter and hard to bear!

Check: original: Lao Gui Min grimly hung up the phone; now his heart is bitter and hard to bear!

We rendered: Lao Gui Min put down the phone with a grim face; now he feels bitter and hard to bear!

We added 'now he feels'. The original: 'Now his heart is bitter and hard to bear!' So 'now he feels bitter and hard to bear!' is okay.

We must not add extra explanation. It's fine.

Yau Ma Tei was lost; if another turf runs into trouble, their Constant can just disband.

Translation: Oil Sesame Ground was lost; if another turf runs into trouble, their Constant can disband.

We need to keep meaning: Yau Ma Tei was lost; if another turf runs into trouble, their Constant can just disband.

We translate: Oil Sesame Ground was lost; if another turf runs into trouble, their Constant can disband.

We need to keep the exclamation? No exclamation. We'll output: Oil Sesame Ground was lost; if another turf runs into trouble, their Constant can disband.

Check: 'Constant' we translated as Constant. Good.

His eyes flickered, and he told the nearby lackey: 'Go get Huo Bao Ming and Ai Lian.'

Translation: His eyes flickering, he told the close subordinate: "Go fetch Huo Bao Ming and Ai Lian."

We need to keep quotes. We'll output: His eyes flickering, he told the close subordinate: "Go fetch Huo Bao Ming and Ai Lian."

The two arrived quickly, with no choice but to hurry; they now have no turf at all, and these days they've been guarding the main hall, waiting for the boss to give them some work.

Translation: The two arrived quickly, couldn't be slow; they now have no turf, these days they just guard the main hall, waiting for the boss to give them a livelihood.

We need to keep meaning. We'll output: The two arrived quickly, couldn't be slow; they now have no turf, these days they just guard the main hall, waiting for the boss to give them a livelihood.

"Boss!"

Translation: "Boss!"

We'll output: "Boss!"

After they called the people, they sat directly in chairs, waiting for Lao Gui Min to speak.

Translation: After calling the two, they sat directly in chairs, waiting for Lao Gui Min to speak.

We need to keep meaning: After they called the people, they sat directly in chairs, waiting for Lao Gui Min to speak. Means: After they called the people, they sat directly in chairs, waiting for Lao Gui Min to speak.

We'll output: After calling the two, they sat directly in chairs, waiting for Lao Gui Min to speak.

Lao Gui Min looked at the two and said: 'Go to Wong Tai Sin; there's still a turf there. I'll call Baoqiang; he won't give you trouble.'

Translation: Lao Gui Min looked at the two and said: "Go to Yellow Great Immortal; there's still a turf there, I'll call Baoqiang, he won't make things difficult for you."

We'll output: Lao Gui Min looked at the two and said: "Go to Yellow Great Immortal; there's still a turf there, I'll call Baoqiang, he won't make things difficult for you."

Huo Bao Ming exclaimed in shock: 'Boss! Wong Tai Sin is just half a street's turf; that little income, how can I feed my underlings?'

Translation: Huo Bao Ming exclaimed in shock: "Boss! Yellow Great Immortal is just half a street's turf; that bit of profit, how can I feed my underlings?"

We'll output: Huo Bao Ming exclaimed in shock: "Boss! Yellow Great Immortal is just half a street's turf; that bit of profit, how can I feed my underlings?"

Ai Lian saw Lao Gui Min give her a look, reached out and pulled Huo Bao Ming, saying:

Translation: Ai Lian saw Lao Gui Min give her a look, reached out and pulled Huo Bao Ming, saying:

We need to keep the colon. We'll output: Ai Lian saw Lao Gui Min give her a look, reached out and pulled Huo Bao Ming, saying:

'Ah Ming, just like this! Having a turf to settle on is already great! Later we'll think of something; right now the most important thing is to pacify the people.'

Translation: "Ah Ming, just like this! Having a turf to settle in is already great! Later we'll think of ways; right now the most important is to pacify the people."

We need to keep exclamation. We'll output: "Ah Ming, just like this! Having a turf to settle in is already great! Later we'll think of ways; right now the most important is to pacify the people."

Lao Gui Min nodded in agreement and said: 'Yaowen defecting to Prosperity is already decided; now our Constant cannot withstand storms, you stay temporarily at Wong Tai Sin.'

Translation: Lao Gui Min nodded in agreement and said: "Yaowen defecting to Prosperity is already decided; now our Constant cannot withstand storms, you stay temporarily at Yellow Great Immortal."

'If there's a chance I'll transfer you out; for now this is all we can do, now that Yaowen left, we have even less capital to fight East Prosperity, don't overthink it!'

Translation: "If there's a chance I'll transfer you out; for now this is all we can do, now that Yaowen left, we have even less capital to fight East Prosperity, don't overthink it!"

Huo Bao Ming angrily shouted: 'Does Yaowen still have any righteousness? Defecting at this time? Does he even consider his brothers?'

Translation: Huo Bao Ming angrily cursed: "Does Yaowen still have any righteousness? Defecting at this time? Does he even consider the brothers?"

We'll output: Huo Bao Ming angrily cursed: "Does Yaowen still have any righteousness? Defecting at this time? Does he even consider the brothers?"

Lao Gui Min's mouth curled with a hint of a smile, feeling uneasy, he quickly withdrew it.

Translation: Lao Gui Min's mouth corner showed a hint of smile, felt inappropriate, then quickly retracted it.

We'll output: Lao Gui Min's mouth corner showed a hint of smile, felt inappropriate, then quickly retracted it.

Putting on an act, he lamented: 'Can't help it! Who let Prosperity be so powerful! Plus that failure Immortal Trust, he must be stirring trouble in the middle; otherwise... Yaowen couldn't possibly defect.'

Translation: Putting on an act, he lamented: "Can't help it! Who let Prosperity be so powerful! Plus that failure Immortal Trust, he must be stirring trouble in the middle; otherwise... Yaowen couldn't possibly defect."

'That bastard has a record; this time he's definitely meddling in the middle, giving Yaowen the idea.'

Translation: "That bastard has a record; this time too he's surely meddling in the middle, giving Yaowen the idea."

We'll output: "That bastard has a record; this time too he's surely meddling in the middle, giving Yaowen the idea."

Huo Bao Ming was about to curse his mother when Ai Lian quickly tugged his pant leg, cutting him off.

Translation: Huo Bao Ming was about to curse his mother when Ai Lian quickly tugged his pant leg, quickly cutting off his words.

We'll output: Huo Bao Ming was about to curse his mother when Ai Lian quickly tugged his pant leg, quickly cutting off his words.

Ai Lian then said: 'Boss! Let's talk about this later; if we get a chance, we'll take it back now—saying anything now is useless.'

Translation: Ai Lian then said: "Boss! Let's talk about this later; if we get a chance, we'll retrieve it later; now saying anything is useless."

We'll output: Ai Lian then said: "Boss! Let's talk about this later; if we get a chance, we'll retrieve it later; now saying anything is useless."

'Prosperity and Immortal Trust are not to be messed with; we can only wait for their internal collapse, and now we have no chance for revenge.'

Translation: "Prosperity and Immortal Trust are not to be provoked; we can only wait for their internal collapse, now there's no chance for revenge at all."

We'll output: "Prosperity and Immortal Trust are not to be provoked; we can only wait for their internal collapse, now there's no chance for revenge at all."

She has a deal with Lao Gui Min, but Huo Bao Ming is the foundation of her standing in the gang; she can't let him fall into the gutter.

Translation: She has a deal with Lao Gui Min, but Huo Bao Ming is the foundation of her standing in the gang; she cannot let him fall into the gutter.

We'll output: She has a deal with Lao Gui Min, but Huo Bao Ming is the foundation of her standing in the gang; she cannot let him fall into the gutter.

If Huo Bao Ming does something to Yaowen, Yaowen won't mind too much; but if they dare to act against Prosperity and Immortal Trust, neither of them will live long.

Translation: If Huo Bao Ming does something to Yaowen, Yaowen won't mind much; but if they dare to do something to Prosperity and Immortal Trust, neither of them will live long.

We'll output: If Huo Bao Ming does something to Yaowen, Yaowen won't mind much; but if they dare to do something to Prosperity and Immortal Trust, neither of them will live long.

We absolutely cannot let Huo Bao Ming step up as a cannon fodder; the consequences are too much for them to bear.

Translation: Absolutely cannot let Huo Bao Ming step out as a cannon fodder; the consequences they cannot bear.

We'll output: Absolutely cannot let Huo Bao Ming step out as a cannon fodder; the consequences they cannot bear.

Lao Gui Min glanced at Ai Lian, saw her eyes showed no compromise, and could only think of another way; Ai Lian is still useful to him.

Translation: Lao Gui Min glanced at Ai Lian, saw her eyes had no compromise, so he could only think of another way; to him, Ai Lian is still useful.

We'll output: Lao Gui Min glanced at Ai Lian, saw her eyes had no compromise, so he could only think of another way; to him, Ai Lian is still useful.

Originally the idea was to let Huo Bao Ming step up as cannon fodder, given his relationship with Yaowen; whatever he does would be just between the brothers, not involving the gang.

Translation: Originally the idea was to let Huo Bao Ming step out as cannon fodder; given his relationship with Yaowen, whatever he does is just between brothers, not involving the gang.

We'll output: Originally the idea was to let Huo Bao Ming step out as cannon fodder; given his relationship with Yaowen, whatever he does is just between brothers, not involving the gang.

If we could give Immortal Trust some trouble, that would be even better, and let him vent some anger; Ai Lian disagrees, so there's nothing we can do.

Translation: If we could give Immortal Trust some trouble, that would be even better, also let him vent some anger; Ai Lian disagrees, then there's nothing we can do.

We'll output: If we could give Immortal Trust some trouble, that would be even better, also let him vent some anger; Ai Lian disagrees, then there's nothing we can do.

Huo Bao Ming and the other left the main hall, then he asked: 'Ai Lian! What were you stopping me for just now? I was just going to find Yaowen; could he even kill me? We're brothers!'

Translation: Huo Bao Ming and the other left the main hall, then he asked: "Ai Lian! What were you stopping me for just now? I was just going to find Yaowen; could he even kill me? We're brothers!"

Ai Lian glared at him and whispered: 'Didn't you understand the boss's meaning? Inside and out, it's all about Prosperity and Immortal Trust.'

Translation: Ai Lian glared at him and whispered: "Didn't you understand the boss's meaning? Inside and outside the words are all about Prosperity and Immortal Trust."

We'll output: Ai Lian glared at him and whispered: "Didn't you understand the boss's meaning? Inside and outside the words are all about Prosperity and Immortal Trust."

'If you act impulsively and clash with Prosperity, what then? Yaowen won't move against you, but will Prosperity and Immortal Trust tolerate you?'

Translation: "If you act impulsively and clash with Prosperity, what then? Yaowen won't move against you, but Prosperity and Immortal Trust—will they indulge you?"

We'll output: "If you act impulsively and clash with Prosperity, what then? Yaowen won't move against you, but Prosperity and Immortal Trust—will they indulge you?"

Huo Bao Ming isn't an idiot either; he asked doubtfully: 'Are we just going to let this go?'

Translation: Huo Bao Ming is not an idiot either, he asked doubtfully: "Is this just going to be left like that?"

We'll output: Huo Bao Ming is not an idiot either, he asked doubtfully: "Is this just going to be left like that?"

Ai Lian took out a cigarette, lit it, then said: 'From now on we can only rely on ourselves! Yaowen's name, we can't use it anymore.'

Translation: Ai Lian took out a cigarette, lit it, then said: "From now on we can only rely on ourselves! Yaowen's name, we cannot use it anymore."

We'll output: Ai Lian took out a cigarette, lit it, then said: "From now on we can only rely on ourselves! Yaowen's name, we cannot use it anymore."

'Yaowen doesn't care about these things, but Prosperity will definitely not let it slide.'

Translation: "Yaowen doesn't care about these, but Prosperity will definitely not let it go unchecked."

We'll output: "Yaowen doesn't care about these, but Prosperity will definitely not let it go unchecked."

The two said nothing, instead silently going to Wong Tai Sin to take over the turf.

Translation: The two didn't speak, but silently went to Yellow Great Immortal to take over the turf.

We'll output: The two didn't speak, but silently went to Yellow Great Immortal to take over the turf.

……

Translation: …… (ellipsis). We need to output exactly the same? The line is "……". We should translate as "……"? Usually ellipsis stays same. We'll output: ……

When joy comes, spirits rise; the moon at Mid-Autumn shines especially bright. Chiang Tian-sheng is feeling refreshed now.

Translation: When encountering joy, spirits rise; the moon at Mid-Autumn shines especially bright. Jiang Tian Sheng is now feeling refreshed.

We'll output: When encountering joy, spirits rise; the moon at Mid-Autumn shines especially bright. Jiang Tian Sheng is now feeling refreshed.

Sitting in the main hall meeting room, he pointed at Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin.

Translation: Sitting in the main hall meeting room, pointing at Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin.

We'll output: Sitting in the main hall meeting room, pointing at Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin.

Laughing, he said: 'Everyone, Big Brother Wen is no stranger; I have good news: starting today, Yaowen officially joins Prosperity.'

Translation: Laughing loudly, he said: "Everyone, Big Brother Wen is no stranger; I have good news: from today, Yaowen officially joins Prosperity."

We'll output: Laughing loudly, he said: "Everyone, Big Brother Wen is no stranger; I have good news: from today, Yaowen officially joins Prosperity."

"Boom!"

Translation: "Boom!"

We'll output: "Boom!"

The meeting room instantly erupted; although everyone had guessed, hearing Chairman Chiang's affirmative reply still drew a chorus of exclamations.

Translation: The meeting room instantly exploded; although everyone had guessed, hearing Mr. Jiang's affirmative reply, everyone still exclaimed in surprise.

We'll output: The meeting room instantly exploded; although everyone had guessed, hearing Mr. Jiang's affirmative reply, everyone still exclaimed in surprise.

Big Brother Wen's name resounds in the Hong Kong Island underworld; back then he forced his way into Yau Ma Tei with just a knife, a tough character.

Translation: Big Brother Wen's reputation in Gangdao's underworld is huge; back then he relied on a single knife, forcefully breaking into Oil Sesame Ground as a tough figure.

We'll output: Big Brother Wen's reputation in Gangdao's underworld is huge; back then he relied on a single knife, forcefully breaking into Oil Sesame Ground as a tough figure.

In recent years, his frequent saying was: 'If you're not convinced, I'll sweep two streets of yours before we talk.'

Translation: In recent years, his frequent saying was: "If you're not convinced, I'll sweep two streets of yours before we talk."

We'll output: In recent years, his frequent saying was: "If you're not convinced, I'll sweep two streets of yours before we talk."

Although he later went into selling fruit, his reputation remained very strong.

Translation: Although he later went to sell fruit, his reputation remained huge.

We'll output: Although he later went to sell fruit, his reputation remained huge.

Everyone also gives him some face, thanks to the three words 'Big Brother Wen', not some number helping the Constant gang.

Translation: Everyone also gives him some face, thanks to the three words "Big Brother Wen", not some numeric gang helping Constant pile up.

We'll output: Everyone also gives him some face, thanks to the three words "Big Brother Wen", not some numeric gang helping Constant pile up.

Ling Kun glanced at him, Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin, speaking in his signature voice, asked:

Translation: Jing Kun glanced, at Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin, speaking in his signature voice, asked:

We need to keep the colon. We'll output: Jing Kun glanced, at Yaowen sitting beside Li Xin, speaking in his signature voice, asked:

'Ah Xin! This time you brought Big Brother Wen over again, right?'

Translation: "A Xin! This time again you brought Big Brother Wen over, right?"

We'll output: "A Xin! This time again you brought Big Brother Wen over, right!"

'You're really something! First Big D, now Yaowen—later other gangs will have to guard against you like thieves!'

Translation: "You're really capable! First Big D, now Yaowen; from now on other gangs will have to guard against you like thieves!"

We'll output: "You're really capable! First Big D, now Yaowen; from now on other gangs will have to guard against you like thieves!"

'Otherwise, they wouldn't even know when they'd lose their tough guy! You really have it!'

Translation: "Otherwise, they themselves wouldn't know when they'd lack a tough guy! You're really something!"

We'll output: "Otherwise, they themselves wouldn't know when they'd lack a tough guy! You're really something!"

Big D, feeling moved, also said: 'This is indeed true; in the future, other gangs' dragon head bosses will absolutely warn their own tough guys to stay away from A Xin, who knows when they might disappear—no one can stand that!'

Translation: Big D, feeling moved, also said: "This is indeed true; in the future, other gangs' dragon heads bosses will absolutely warn their own tough guys to stay away from A Xin, who knows when they might disappear—no one can stand that!"

The people in the meeting room, hearing their words, burst into laughter, all saying.

Translation: The people in the meeting room, hearing the two's words, burst into laughter, all saying:

We'll output: The people in the meeting room, hearing the two's words, burst into laughter, all saying:

'That's right; if I were those dragon head bosses, I'd definitely keep a tight rein on my own tough guys, telling them to stay away from A Xin.'

Translation: "That's right, if I were those dragon head bosses, I'd definitely keep a tight watch on my own tough guys, definitely tell them to stay away from A Xin."

We'll output: "That's right, if I were those dragon head bosses, I'd definitely keep a tight watch on my own tough guys, definitely tell them to stay away from A Xin."

'Ling Ma's right; if this happened once, you could call it a coincidence, but this is the second time—it can't be explained by coincidence.'

Translation: "Jing Ma is right, this kind of thing happening once could be called a coincidence, but this is the second time—it can't be explained by coincidence!"

We'll output: "Jing Ma is right, this kind of thing happening once could be called a coincidence, but this is the second time—it can't be explained by coincidence!"

The Prince also chimed in, saying this is too funny—who would a decent person go dig someone's wall for no reason?

Translation: Taizi also followed along, saying: "This is too hilarious, who's a decent person with nothing to do just goes to dig the wall's base?"

We'll output: Taizi also followed along, saying: "This is too hilarious, who's a decent person with nothing to do just goes to dig the wall's base?"

A Xin is his own brother; he won't defend him in this matter.

Translation: "A Xin is his own brother, he wouldn't defend him in this matter either."

We'll output: A Xin is his own brother, he wouldn't defend him in this matter either.

Li Xin saw them chatting lively, scoffed: 'Damn! Can this be blamed on me? Their own gangs have no internal conflict; I just wanted to poach people, but they wouldn't come anyway!'

Translation: Li Xin saw them speaking lively, scornfully said: "Damn! Can I be blamed for this? They have no internal conflict in their own gangs; I just wanted to pull people to defect, but they wouldn't come anyway!"

We'll output: Li Xin saw them speaking lively, scornfully said: "Damn! Can I be blamed for this? They have no internal conflict in their own gangs; I just wanted to pull people to defect, but they wouldn't come anyway!"

Chiang Tian-sheng saw they'd said about the same, then spoke: 'Our Prosperity isn't a petty gang.'

Translation: Jiang Tian Sheng saw they had said enough, then said: "Our Prosperity is not a petty gang."

We'll output: Jiang Tian Sheng saw they had said enough, then said: "Our Prosperity is not a petty gang."

'As for arranging Yaowen's defection, this is what I think; you guys should also give it some thought.'

Translation: "Regarding the arrangement for Yaowen's defection, this is what I think; you also give it some thought."

We'll output: "Regarding the arrangement for Yaowen's defection, this is what I think; you also give it some thought."

'Out of the blue, the defection fee is 1,660,000, the position is Criminal Hall Chief—does anyone have any objections?'

Translation: "Out of the blue, the defection fee is 1,660,000, the position is Criminal Hall Chief; does anyone have any objections?"

Out of the blue, the defection fee is 1,660,000, the position is Criminal Hall Chief; does anyone have any objections?

Everyone heard and had no objections; Yaowen is different from Big D—Big D brought Tuen Wan when defecting, the transfer fee is definitely high.

Translation: After everyone heard, there were no objections; Yaowen is different from Big D—Big D brought Tuen Wan when defecting, the transfer fee is definitely high.

Other people's Big Brother Wen—just by himself, he's worth this much money.