Chapter 243

As soon as Di Qiu finished speaking, Tian Hong returned to the barber shop and had heard clearly everything the Big Brother had just said.

Translation: Di Qiu's words just fell, Tian Hong returned to the barber shop, he had heard everything the Big Brother just said.

As soon as Di Qiu finished speaking, Tian Hong returned to the barber shop and had heard clearly everything the Big Brother had just said.

We'll output: Di Qiu's words just fell, Tian Hong returned to the barber shop, he had heard everything the Big Brother just said.

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His face lit up with a happy smile, and to him, the Big Brother's words were more precious than anything.

Translation: His face beamed with a happy smile; to him, the Big Brother's words were more precious than anything.

His face lit up with a happy smile, and to him, the Big Brother's words were more precious than anything.

It tied for first place with the Eight-Faced Han Sword, since this sword was also given by the Big Brother.

Translation: Tied for first place with the Eight-Faced Han Sword! Because this sword was also given by the Big Brother.

It tied for first place with the Eight-Faced Han Sword, because this sword was also given by the Big Brother.

He carried the Eight-Faced Han Sword to Chen Luo Jun, stared into his eyes, and said, "Fool! The Big Brother gave you face; you better take it well, or I'll kill you."

Translation: Shouldering the Eight-Faced Han Sword, he came before Chen Luojun, stared into his eyes and said: "Fool! Big Brother gave you face, you better take it well, otherwise I'll kill you."

Big Brother gave you face; you better take it well, otherwise I'll kill you.

He ignored Chen Luo Jun and sat down beside Li Xin.

Translation: Ignoring Chen Luojun, he came and sat beside Li Xin.

He smiled and said, "Big Brother! The Long Cheng Gang has already taken over the triad's territory, and Sai Yan and A Lok's men have also started fighting; should I go over?"

Translation: Smiling, he said: "Big Brother! The Dragon City Gang has taken over the violent gang's turf; Slim Eyes and A Le's forces have also started fighting—should I go over?"

Should I go over?

"No! Let Sai Yan have his fun; it's not a big deal!"

Translation: "No need! Let Slim Eyes play by himself; it's not a big deal!"

Upon hearing that, Li Xin immediately knew what A Lok was thinking—he wanted to fish in troubled waters.

Translation: Li Xin heard that and immediately knew A Le's intention—he wanted to fish in troubled waters.

This loser truly doesn't know his limits; daring to show his face now, I'll give him extra intensity.

Translation: "This loser truly doesn't know death; daring to show his face now, I'll give him extra intensity."

Then I'll give him extra intensity.

Looking at Di Qiu and Hu Ge, he said, "You two can go to Sai Kung anytime; I still have things to do, so I'll head back first."

Translation: Looking at Di Qiu and Hu Ge, he said: "You two can go to Xi Gong anytime; I still have things to do, so I'll head back first."

Di Qiu and his companion saw him out of the walled city, and Li Xin, in the car, picked up his phone and called Luo Tuo.

Translation: Di Qiu and the two sent him out of the walled city; Li Xin picked up the big brother in the car and called Luo Tuo directly.

Di Qiu and the other person

"Uncle Luo! Don't say I'm not looking after you; A Lok has no manpower to support Tsim Sha Tsui, and Sai Yan has trapped him in Kowloon City."

Translation: "Uncle Luo! Don't say I don't look after you—now A Le has no reinforcements in Pointy Sand Spit, and Slim Eyes has trapped him in Nine Dragons City."

"If you, the Tung Hing, are going to act, do it soon; after today, if you want to take Tsim Sha Tsui, you'll also have to pay a heavy price."

Translation: "East Prosperity, if you're going to strike, do it quickly; after today, taking Pointy Sand Spit will also come at a heavy cost."

Luo Tuo finally experienced the joy of Black Chai; this feeling is awesome!

Translation: Luo Tuo finally experienced it—the happiness of Black Firewood; this feeling is awesome!

It seems that befriending A Xin was the right move—look, you immediately got the benefits, and it feels great!

Translation: "Looks like befriending A Xin was the right move—you see, you've already gained benefits, feeling great!"

Luo Tuo laughed and replied, "No problem! I won't say thanks; that sounds insincere. If anything comes up, just let me know."

Translation: Luo Tuo laughed and replied: "No problem! I won't say thanks—those words lack sincerity; just tell me if you need anything later."

Tian Hong sat beside Li Xin, astonished, and asked, "Big Brother! We just killed Ke Le and took over Yau Ma Tei; how can Tung Hing still cooperate with you? This too!"

Translation: Tian Hong sat beside Li Xin, astonished, and asked: "Big Brother! We just killed Ke Le, took over Yau Ma Tei—how can East Prosperity still cooperate with you? This too!"

Oil Hemp Ground

So: "We just killed Ke Le, took over Oil Hemp Ground—how can East Prosperity still cooperate with you? This too!"

Li Xin smirked and explained, "Fool! We have a legitimate reason to fight Tung Hing; they're like a mute eating coptis—they suffer but can't speak out."

Translation: Li Xin hehe laughed and explained: "Fool! We have a legitimate excuse to fight East Prosperity—they're like a mute eating coptis, suffering in silence."

"Working with them this time won't be much trouble; all parties can gain some benefits, so why not?"

Translation: "Cooperating with them this time isn't much trouble; everyone can gain some benefits—why not?"

"In the jianghu, what deadly enemies? They're just disputes over interests."

Translation: "In the jianghu, what deadly enemies? Just interest disputes!"

"Most people in the jianghu are profit‑seeking and forget righteousness; as long as you bring them benefits, they'll even call you dad."

Translation: "Most jianghu folks are profit‑chasing trash; as long as you bring them profit, they'll call you dad!"

Tian Hong could understand the Big Brother's words, but he was still not used to it.

Translation: Tian Hong could understand the Big Brother's words, but he was still not used to it!

His rule is: if you can do it with your hands, avoid arguing and just go straight to fighting.

Translation: His rule of action: if you can do it, avoid arguing—just strike directly!

The one with the biggest fist is king!

Translation: "He who has the biggest fist is king!"

A Bu, sitting in the passenger seat, had been involved from start to finish, and he also felt somewhat incredulous.

Translation: A Bu, sitting in the passenger seat, had been involved from start to finish; he also felt somewhat unbelievable.

Just a short while ago we finished beating someone up, and now we can greet them with smiles—the boss's face‑changing speed is too fast!

Translation: "Just a while ago we finished beating someone, and now we can greet them with smiles—the boss's face‑changing speed is too fast!"

He didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked.

Translation: "I don't understand, but he was greatly shocked!"

Li Xin put his arm around Tian Hong and asked, "You've come back with me—who's leading the team in Kowloon City?"

Translation: Li Xin raised his arm around Tian Hong and asked: "You've come back with me—who's leading in Nine Dragons City?"

Tian Hong replied, "Big Brother! Don't worry, I left the sandpaper in Kowloon City; this kid can handle things fine."

Translation: Tian Hong replied: "Big Brother! Don't worry, I left the sandpaper in Nine Dragons City—this kid handles things fine."

"Now in Causeway Bay, Big Head and A Ye are in charge, and these two are incredibly capable."

Translation: "Now in Copper Gong Bay, Big Head and A Ye are in charge—these two are incredibly capable."

"Especially A Ye—since he arrived, he's kept the nightspot in perfect order; he's a real talent! Ji Ge is just an idiot!"

Translation: "Especially A Ye—just arrived and he's got the nightclub running smoothly, a real talent! Ji Ge is just an idiot!"

"Having such outstanding talent under him, yet he gave the leadership position to Chen Hao Nam—truly clueless!"

Translation: "With such excellent talent under him, yet he gave the Thus line: Leader position to Chen Haonan—truly clueless!"

"If we support A Ye to rise, won't we get even more in the future?"

Translation: "If we support A Ye's rise, will we gain more later than now?"

Li Xin shook his head and explained, "Tian Hong! Ji Ge is an old‑hand in the jianghu; he won't gamble on human nature. Holding the cash now is safer than getting more later."

Translation: Li Xin shook his head and explained: "Tian Hong! Ji Ge is an old jianghu veteran; he won't gamble on human nature—holding the banknotes now is more secure than whatever he might get later."

"But… this is also good; we've picked up a talent for free. It's great—Ji Ge takes the money, we get the person."

Translation: "But… this is also good—we picked up a talent for free; now it's great: Ji Ge takes the money, we get the person."

"Win‑win!"

Translation: "Win‑win!"

The convoy stopped at the entrance of Hong Du Nightclub; the parking attendant saw it was Lao Ding's car and quickly ran over to open the door.

Translation: The motorcade pulled up at the Hongdu Nightclub entrance; the parking attendant saw it was Lao Ding's car and trotted over to open the door.

Li Xin got out of the car, slipped a big gold bull into his pocket, patted his shoulder, and headed straight inside.

Translation: Li Xin got out of the car, slipped a Big Gold Bull into his pocket, patted his shoulder, and headed straight inside.

Tian Hong glanced at the parking attendant and said, "You've got an eye for detail! Tomorrow go look for the sandpaper, and from now on work with him."

Translation: Tian Hong glanced at the parking attendant and said: "You've got eye! Tomorrow go find sandpaper, from now on work with him."

Hearing that, the parking attendant beamed and replied, "Thank you, Brother Tian Hong; I will definitely work diligently from now on."

Translation: The parking attendant, hearing that, beamed and replied: "Thank you, Brother Tian Hong—I'll surely work diligently from now on."

Just as Li Xin stepped inside, the nightclub erupted with greetings.

Translation: Li Xin had just entered when the nightclub filled with greetings.

"Lao Ding!"

Translation: "Lao Ding!"

"Xin Brother!"

Translation: "Xin Ge!"

"Big Brother!"

Translation: "Big Brother!"

Li Xin waved at him; those who called him "Lao Ding" were Tian Hong's underlings, while those who called him "Xin Brother" were a more complicated crowd, including members of Hung Hing and other gangs.

Translation: Li Xin waved at him; those called Lao Ding were Tian Hong's underlings, those called Xin Ge were a mixed bunch—some from Thus line: Prosperity, others from other societies.

Hearing someone call him "Big Brother," Li Xin turned his head, smiled, and waved at her.

Translation: Hearing someone call Big Brother, Li Xin turned his head and smiled, waving at her.

Waiting for A Ye to approach, he smiled and said, "A Ye! I heard from Tian Hong that you're doing great; if you need anything, come find me—don't be shy."

Translation: Waiting for A Ye to approach, he smiled and asked: "A Ye! I heard from Tian Hong you're doing great—if you need anything, come find me, don't be polite."

A Ye clasped his hands in a jianghu style, grinning, and replied, "No problem, Brother Xin! Now you're my sworn big brother; if anything comes up, I'll definitely come to you."

Translation: A Ye clasped his hands in jianghu style, grinning, and replied: "No problem, Brother Xin! Now you're my patron Big Brother—I'll definitely come to you if I need anything."

Many people around looked at A Ye with envy, thinking, "What a lucky woman! A big boss from Sai Wan can actually become a disciple of Brother Xin."

Translation: Many around looked enviously at A Ye—"What a lucky woman! A West Ring big shot can become a disciple under Brother Xin."

Really, he just walked into dog‑shit luck!

Translation: "Damn, what a shitty luck!"

While they were talking, an old man leading a girl walked over.

Translation: As they talked, an old man leading a young woman walked over.

He greeted with a smile, "Mr. Li! Long time no see!"

Translation: Smiling, he greeted: "Mr. Li! Long time no see!"

Li Xin immediately realized who it was—Wang Bo, the boss of the real estate company; last year their two companies had still been cooperating!

Translation: Li Xin immediately realized who this was—the real‑estate company boss Wang Bo; last year their two firms still had cooperation.

He also greeted with a smile, shook his hand, and chuckled, "Director Wang! What brings you here?"

Translation: He also returned the smile, shook hands, and chuckled: "Director Wang! What brings you here?"

Wang Bo gestured around, smiling, and replied, "You can relax and have fun here; the environment is also nice. When I discuss cooperation with others, I usually choose this place."

Translation: Wang Bo gestured around, smiling: "Here you can relax, the environment's fine; when I discuss cooperation with others, I usually pick this place."

He then curiously asked, "Is this also Mr. Li's property?"

Translation: He then asked curiously: "Is this also Mr. Li's property?"

Li Xin waved at Tian Hong and introduced him to Wang Bo: "This is my brother Luo Tian Hong; this is his property. In the future, if you have any matters in Causeway Bay, you can find him."

Translation: Li Xin waved at Tian Hong and introduced Wang Bo: "This is my brother Luo Tianhong; this is his property—Director Wang, if you have anything in Copper Gong Bay, you can find him."

He then pointed to A Ye and said, "This is the manager of Hong Du Nightclub; for any nightclub bearing the Hong Du brand, if you have matters, just go to her to get them handled."

Translation: He then pointed to A Ye and said: "This is the manager of Hongdu Nightclub; any venue flying the Hongdu flag, if you have business, just get her to handle it."

Wang Bo shook hands with both of them, smiling, and said, "You two are Mr. Li's people, so you're not outsiders; I have a cooperation with Red Xin intermediary company, so let's keep in touch more often."

Translation: Wang Bo shook hands with both, smiling: "You two are Mr. Li's people—not outsiders; I cooperate with the Red Xin Agency, so let's keep in touch."

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, Li Xin said to A Ye: 'Find me a private room; this is not a place to talk.'

A Ye brought his gang to the exclusive private room of Heavenly Rainbow.

After everyone sat down, Li Xin said to Jianguo, 'Take A Bu and a few others out to have fun.'

"Tianshou and Dizhonghai haven't yet experienced Gangdao's nightlife! Take them to really check it out!"

Jianguo immediately laughed and replied, 'Boss, you can relax; I'll handle this—I'll definitely make them have a good time.'

"Tianshou and A Bu didn't say anything, while Dizhonghai lecherously asked: "Boss! Then I won't be polite! Today I'll properly experience Gangdao's nightclub culture! Let's see how it differs from Wanwan!""

"Gangdao has gorgeous women from all over the world—it's not an empty reputation; just don't get dazzled!" Li Xin replied with a smile.