Chapter 223

While waiting, Li Xin's eyes swept the room, and he unintentionally spotted the bar's boss—a bald, greasy middle‑aged man!

Besides that, there's nothing special, but his build is exceptionally strong—not stiff muscle, but the kind forged by martial‑arts practice, with smooth lines.

A name flashed in Li Xin's mind: bald, greasy, middle‑aged man!

"Mediterranean!"

With the idea of trying his luck, he got up and went to the bar, then suddenly called out: "He Guang!"

Mediterranean's face stiffened, then immediately returned to normal.

He chuckled and said: "Sir! You've mistaken me for someone else! Everyone calls me Mediterranean, not He Guang."

The change in Mediterranean's expression did not escape Li Xin's eyes, and he even admitted to being called Mediterranean, so there's no doubt.

Seeing the waiter come out with a tray, Li Xin waved at Jianguo.

He told him: "Go tell A Bu to come here later to find us."

He pulled over a chair, sat beside Mediterranean, and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous! I'm Li Xin of the Gangdao Red Trust Group."

"I happen to be preparing a big business and want to hire you as a boxing coach—are you interested?"

Li Xin really liked Mediterranean—not for his fighting ability, but for his down‑to‑earth attitude.

They get along great!

Although Mediterranean had retired from the jianghu and was running a small shop here, he still knew the name of Gangdao Li Xin, the Immortal Trust.

Last year, the leader of the Sanlian Gang, Lei Gong, died at his hands, causing a sensation throughout Wanwan.

He couldn't possibly not know!

That Immortal Trust is definitely a ruthless person; Mediterranean hesitated at his invitation, not wanting to step back into the jianghu, just wanting to live a peaceful life.

But he couldn't outright refuse—it's the same old saying: once you enter the jianghu, you have no control over your fate!

It's not something he can just quit whenever he wants!

After choosing his words carefully, he said: "Mr. Li! I'm just a small shop owner now—I really don't want to get involved in jianghu matters! Can you let me off?"

Li Xin shook his head, smiling: "No! You only have one choice—to follow me, with food, drink, and money; there's no second option."

Li Xin still understood Mediterranean's character; although the plot was chaotic, the personalities hadn't changed much.

Mediterranean's personality is quite complex; in the original story, his traits are clearly shown.

Lustful: Mediterranean is a lecher who flirts everywhere and has affairs with many women, yet he is faithful and righteous to each lover.

Timid: After experiencing his brother's murder and jianghu vendettas, Mediterranean became timid, no longer liking to show off as before, choosing instead to live low‑key.

Loyal: Despite his lechery, Mediterranean is extremely loyal to the gang, serving wholeheartedly as vice‑leader of the Viper Gang and being called a martial‑arts godman.

Faithful to love and duty: He is deeply devoted to each lover; despite his philandering, he is not unfaithful or unjust.

Low‑key: To avoid Ding Yao's pursuit, Mediterranean lives a low‑key life, spending most of his time in Tainan personally training the Viper Gang's elite.

Wise: Though his appearance is ordinary, Mediterranean possesses rich experience and wisdom in the jianghu, enabling him to handle any complex situation.

So Li Xin gave him no chance to choose, getting straight to the point.

Mediterranean fell silent; he indeed had no choice, noticing Li Xin the moment he entered.

The jianghu rumors are true—Immortal Trust is indeed strong; at first glance this person seems full of flaws, but…… in his eyes, he attacks with full force and yet has no weak point.

After a long silence, he finally replied: "All right! I'll follow the Big Brother and eat my meals! I also hope the Big Brother will look after me!"

Li Xin laughed, very happy, and said to him: "You don't need to act like that, nor am I asking you to join my gang; just look after my business in the future, and in your spare time train the boxers."

"This is a legitimate business—you don't even have to go underground—and in a bit I'll have a bodyguard come over for you to spar with."

"You'll see that I have plenty of capable hands; I don't lack someone like you as an enforcer."

Jianguo and A Bu returned together to the shop, and A Bu handed the food box to Li Xin.

He happily said: "Boss! Try this meatball—it's really good, very tasty!"

Li Xin picked up a toothpick, speared a meatball, and put it in his mouth; the taste was indeed good.

After swallowing, he pointed at Mediterranean and said to A Bu: "A Bu! When you have time, spar with him—his skills are excellent; see who's stronger between you two, and if you win I'll raise your wages."

Upon hearing the words "wage increase," A Bu's eyes lit up, eager to try, and he said to Mediterranean: "Let's fight right now."

Mediterranean's expression turned to shock! "Is there something wrong with this baby‑face?"

Who's in such a hurry!

He glanced again at A Bu's build, shook his head silently, and thought: "With that physique, he could take on ten of them!"

In the hotel gym, Mediterranean's face flushed slightly—he'd been careless! Where does that baby‑face get such strength?

A Bu came up to Li Xin, rubbing his reddened cheeks, grinning: "Boss! How much extra?"

Li Xin watched their bout the whole time; if we had to say where A Bu won, it's his daring to go all‑out!

If, in the end, Mediterranean dared to trade blows for blows with A Bu, he wouldn't lose!

Mediterranean lacks A Bu's inner ruthlessness, so his loss is not unjust!

Li Xin put his arm around A Bu's shoulders, smiling: "I keep my word—from now on I'll add two thousand each month; you fought well today!"

Mediterranean was utterly speechless! "Has this kid never seen money? Or what's up with him?"

As for risking his life?

After looking down on A Bu, Mediterranean hurried over to Li Xin and asked: "Boss! What's my salary? If it's too little that won't do—I need to support my family."

Li Xin eyed this old smooth‑talker, tapped his chest, and said with a smile: "Base salary is three thousand Hong Kong dollars; if you can bring out a few star boxers you'll earn commission—here everything is distributed according to labor."

"I'll arrange jobs for your family, allocate you housing, and cover all your food, clothing, transportation, and your children's school tuition."

"If you still need money, just tell me—I'll lend it to you, and you can repay me when you have it; any other problems?"

After hearing that, Mediterranean had one thought: "Boss, this is paying me for my life!"

After a moment's hesitation, he wore a lecherous expression and quietly asked: "Boss! Do you cover the money for picking up women?"

Li Xin pointed at Jianguo and said: "You two have common ground—from now on follow Jianguo; he picks up women without spending money!"

Kun Ge probably wouldn't mind, let's have one more person freeload, right?

Huh! Should be no problem!