Chapter 252: with translation of chapter title

Actually, everyone knows deep down that the Walled City, this lawless place, will now be under Li's control—his word carries more weight than the Walled City Committee.

Translation: Actually everyone understands deep down; the Walled City, this lawless place, will from now on bear the Li surname—his words carry more weight than the Walled City Committee!

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Actually everyone understands deep down; the Walled City, this lawless place, will from now on bear the Li surname—his words carry more weight than the Walled City Committee!"

Check: we kept all info.

The Walled City Committee is now just an empty shell; after Tornado and Tiger left the Walled City, only Uncle Ding is holding it together, and his words carry no weight.

Translation: The current Walled City Committee is just an empty shell; after Tornado and Tiger left the Walled City, the committee has only Uncle Ding holding it up, and its words carry no weight at all.

We need to keep the names Tornado, Tiger, and Uncle Ding as specified.

Li Xin flips NO Hui the middle finger and says, "What's the deal? You Three United Society still want to break into the Walled City and set up a one‑floor, one‑phoenix operation?"

Translation: Li Xin raised a middle finger at NO Hui and said, "What's up? You Triple Union Society still want to break into the Walled City and set up a one‑floor, one‑phoenix operation?"

The Walled City doesn't need this, but I heard they're lacking stable hands—are you interested? I can set you up with a connection.

Translation: "The Walled City doesn't lack this, but I hear they're short of stable hands—want to go? I can set you up with a connection."

set you up with a connection

NO Hui rolls his eyes and snarls, "Get lost! Damn, I'm just like you—a paper fan, not into that kind of work."

Translation: NO Hui rolled his eyes and laughed, "Get lost! I'm just like you—a paper fan, not doing that kind of work."

paper fan

Stupid Tai asks Li Xin, "Ah Xin! Hung Hing and Lung Shing Helpers have already taken over most of Kowloon City—don't you want to take it all? This is a great opportunity."

Translation: Stupid Tai asked Li Xin, "A Xin! Prosperity and the Dragon City Gang have already occupied most of Kowloon City—don't you want to take it all? This is a great opportunity."

take it all

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xin realized this old thing had ill intentions—he was trying to put him over the fire.

Translation: As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xin knew this old thing had no good intentions—he was being set up to be roasted over a fire.

old thing

Kowloon City District is primarily residential, but it also has plenty of commercial areas.

Translation: Kowloon City District is mainly residential, but it also has quite a few commercial areas.

Commercial areas are distributed along Kowloon City's busy streets, while industrial zones are mostly concentrated in To Kwa Wan.

Translation: Commercial areas are distributed along the busy streets of Kowloon City, while industrial areas are mostly concentrated in Earth Melon Bay.

Kowloon City District has over a hundred kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and tertiary institutions, giving it the highest number of schools in Hong Kong.

Translation: Kowloon City District has over a hundred kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and tertiary institutions, making it the area with the most schools in all of Hong Kong.

It's not like Tuen Mun or Sai Kung—Hung Hing dares to take it all, and Chiang Tiansheng would have to be expelled.

Translation: It's not like Tuen Mun or Xi Gong—places where Prosperity would dare to monopolize; if they did, Jiang Tian Sheng would be expelled.

Exactly! Chiang Tiansheng's expulsion is what makes him the gang's leader.

Translation: Exactly! It's Jiang Tian Sheng being expelled—that's what makes someone the gang's leader.

At the slightest hint of trouble, the police will be after him, and there's nowhere to hide.

Translation: At the slightest stir, the police will come after him, and there's nowhere to hide!

The former head of Sun Kee is a prime example—he was nicknamed the 'Kowloon Emperor,' lasted only a few days before being kicked out by the Hong Kong government.

Translation: The former leader of New Record is an example—he was called the "Kowloon Emperor," lasted only a few days, and was kicked out by the Hong Kong Government.

Li Xin looks at Xu Bo and says, "Hey, Bro Bo! I'm not the one causing trouble—look, Uncle Tai is giving eye drops to your Sun Kee! Can you put up with that?"

Translation: Li Xin looked at Xu Bo and said, "Hey, Brother Bo! It's not me stirring trouble—look, Uncle Tai is giving your New Record eye drops! Can you put up with that?"

giving eye drops

Xu Bo shrugs and says, "No problem! If Ah Xin gets that title, our Sun Kee will definitely recognize it!"

Translation: Xu Bo said indifferently, "No problem! If you, A Xin, get that title, our New Record will definitely accept it!"

Li Xin laughs at these people and says, "You guys! You all have ulterior motives—are you just scared that Hung Hing won't die?"

Translation: Li Xin burst out laughing at these people and said, "You all! You've got no good intentions—are you just afraid Prosperity won't die?"

"Go on dreaming! We Hung Hing know exactly what we can take and what we can't—it's all clear."

Translation: "Go on dreaming! Prosperity knows exactly what we can take and what we can't—we're crystal clear about it."

While they were chatting and laughing, Chuen Bok brought the plane over for a toast, and the two of them wore very unnatural expressions.

Translation: As they chatted and laughed, String Burst brought Airplane over for a toast, and the two of them wore very unnatural expressions.

The plane remained as solemn as ever, and Chuen Bok's laugh was also forced.

Translation: Airplane remained as solemn as ever, and String Burst's laugh was also forced.

Holding his glass, he said, "You're all elites of the underworld, and I hope we can coexist peacefully in the future."

Translation: Holding his wine cup, he said, "You're all elites of the jianghu, and I still hope we can coexist peacefully in the future."

The plane didn't speak, just nodded at everyone; to others, that expression came across as looking down on them.

Translation: Airplane didn't speak, just nodded at everyone; to others, that expression looked like he was looking down on them.

The people at the main table all looked somewhat grim.

Translation: The people at the main table all had somewhat unpleasant expressions.

No matter what, they're here today to show support—who are you putting that expression on for?

Translation: No matter what, they're here today to show support—who are you putting that expression on for?

The banquet ended hastily; nobody touched their drinks, they chatted a while, then everyone got up and left.

Translation: The banquet ended hastily; nobody touched their drinks, they chatted a while, then all got up and left.

After everyone left, Chuen Bok looked at the plane and said, "I'm begging you—can you learn a bit of worldly wisdom from now on?"

Translation: After everyone left, String Burst looked at Airplane and said, "I'm begging you—can't you learn a bit of worldly wisdom from now on?"

"They're here to show support, not to cause trouble—can't you at least give them a smile?"

Translation: "They're here to show support, not to cause trouble—can't you at least give them a smile?"

Chuen Bok now has some regrets; at first, these uncles and hall masters argued endlessly over who would be the leader.

Translation: String Burst now regrets it; at first, these uncles and hall masters argued nonstop over who should be the leader.

Only after everyone compromised did they pick this clueless youngster—because they saw he had no brains and would be easy to control.

Translation: Only after everyone compromised did they pick this blockhead—specifically because he's brainless and easy to control.

This is not only clueless but also bad—he has no underworld experience, so he's basically a raw fighter, which is a headache.

Translation: Being that brainless isn't good either—he has zero jianghu experience, so he's just a pure‑fighting rookie, which is a headache!

Chuen Bok and his ilk are the type who want everything—they want a leader who's easy to control but also capable of handling affairs.

Translation: String Burst and his ilk are the type who demand everything, criticize others, want the leader easy to control, yet also want him to handle affairs.

Where does all this good fortune come from?

Translation: Where do all these good things come from?

Having reaped the benefits, these matters are the consequences they must bear.

Translation: Having taken the benefits, these matters are the consequences they must bear.

Upon hearing Chuen Bok say that, the plane frowned and said, "Uncle Chuen Bok! What more do you want from me? Should I kneel and kowtow to them?"

Translation: Airplane heard String Burst say that, furrowed his brow, and said, "String Burst Uncle! What more do you want from me? Kneel and kowtow to them?"

"I already greeted them—if they're unhappy, what's that got to do with me?"

Translation: "I already greeted them—if they're dissatisfied, what's that got to do with me?"

Chuen Bok!!

Translation: String Burst!!

What a sin!

Translation: What a sin!

Li Xin, Xu Bo, and NO Hui found a restaurant and continued drinking.

Translation: Li Xin, Xu Bo, and NO Hui found a restaurant and continued drinking.

As soon as the three entered the private room, they burst out laughing, and NO Hui laughed so hard he teared up.

Translation: As soon as the three entered the private room, they all burst out laughing—NO Hui laughed so hard tears came out.

Xu Bo also wiped his eyes, rubbed his face, and said, smiling, "Choosing the plane as the leader of Wo Luen Shing was a good move—I hope he serves multiple terms, ideally staying in power indefinitely, which would save us a lot of worry."

Translation: Xu Bo also wiped his eyes, rubbed his face, and said smiling, "Choosing Airplane as the leader of Harmony United Victory was great—I hope he serves multiple terms, stays in power as long as possible, saves us worry!"

NO Hui also said, "Exactly! Having the plane as the leader is great—anything that comes up can be easily handled; just light a fire and it's done."

Translation: NO Hui also chimed in, "Exactly! Having Airplane as the leader makes things easy—just light a fire and it's done!"

"Having such a simpleton as the leader is exactly what serves our interests."

Translation: "Only such a fool as leader serves our interests."

Li Xin pointed at the two of them with his finger and said, laughing, "You two have had enough! Don't overdo it—the plane is a solid guy on his own, isn't that good enough?"

Translation: Li Xin pointed at the two of them with his finger and laughed, "You two have had enough! Don't overdo it—Airplane is a solid guy; isn't that good enough?"

"They have too many old silver coins in Wo Luen Shing; producing a plane isn't easy, so you should cherish it!"

Translation: "They and Harmony United Victory have too many old silver coins—producing an Airplane isn't easy, so you'd better cherish him!"

As soon as Li Xin finished speaking, the three couldn't help but burst out laughing again.

Translation: As soon as Li Xin finished speaking, the three couldn't help it and burst out laughing again.

It's clear they're laughing happily, their laughter coming straight from the heart.

Translation: You can tell they're laughing happily, the laughter coming straight from the heart.

The plane being able to act as leader is something Li Xin never imagined—it's utterly fantastical!

Translation: Airplane being able to serve as leader—this is something Li Xin never imagined; it's too fantastical!

The old silver coins of Wo Luen Shing have ideas he can roughly grasp, but this is just child's play!

Translation: The idea of those old silver coins in Harmony United Victory, he can kinda get, but this is just child's play!

In the future, Wo Luen Shing will have plenty of drama—just look at the plane's big cannon tube; whenever needed, a simple spark will set it off and it will explode on its own.

Translation: In the future, Harmony United Victory will have a good show to watch—just Airplane's big cannon tube; light a fire whenever needed and he'll explode on his own.

Their laughter hadn't even ceased when Uncle Gan of Yee Hai pushed the door open and walked in.

Translation: Their laughter hadn't even died down when Uncle Gen of the Righteous Sea pushed the door and walked in.

Seeing them three laughing so heartily, he scolded them with a smile, "Act like human beings! Wo Luen Shing isn't having it easy either, and you're still here gloating over their misfortune."

Translation: Seeing how happily the three were laughing, he scolded them with a smile, "Act like human beings! Harmony United Victory isn't having it easy either—why are you gloating over their misfortune here?"

Li Xin laughed and asked, "Uncle Gan, aren't you happy?"

Translation: Li Xin laughed and asked, "Uncle Gen! Aren't you happy?"

"Happy! How could I not be?"

Translation: "Happy! How could I not be?"

After sitting down, Uncle Gan added, "Yee Hai and Wo Luen Shing have been at odds for ages—it's no secret. They're unlucky, so I'm definitely happy."

Translation: After Uncle Gen sat down, he added, "The Righteous Sea and Harmony United Victory have long‑standing grudges—this is no secret; they're unlucky, so I'm definitely happy."

"Just feeling a bit sentimental—one internal feud shattered Wo Luen Shing, and I wonder how much strength they have left."

Translation: "Just feeling a bit sentimental—one internal feud outright scattered Harmony United Victory; how much strength do they have left now?"

"If a big storm hits, they might end up like Hap Tom—completely falling apart wouldn't be surprising at all!"

Translation: "If a big storm hits, they might just fall apart like scattered tiles—direct fragmentation wouldn't be strange at all!"

NO Hui added, "Exactly! With Lung Gen and Old Ghost Vai gone, Wo Luen Shing is betting on harmony and yellow, and their connections have been cut in half."

Translation: NO Hui chimed in, "Exactly! With Line: Longgen and Old Ghost Crooked gone, Harmony United Victory's gambling on 'he' and 'yellow'—their networks are cut in half."

"Only Chuen Bok is left holding things up for Wo Luen Shing—if they want to recover, they need to produce a few fighters who are also ruthless; otherwise they have no hope."

Translation: "All that's left is String Burst holding things up—if Harmony United Victory wants to recover, they need to produce a few fighters who also eat brains, otherwise they have no hope!"

eat brains

Xu Bo glanced at Li Xin and said, "If Big D hadn't been taken away by Ah Xin, Wo Luen Shing could still hold on; now they're just slowly dying, slipping straight down from a top-tier gang."

Translation: Xu Bo glanced at Li Xin and said, "If Big D hadn't been pulled away by A Xin, Harmony United Victory could still hold on; now they're just slowly dying, slipping straight out of the top‑tier gangs."

There's no hope of keeping the sign; I don't know if Deng Fei knows about this, whether he could jump out of the coffin?

He had maintained the Harmony United Victory his whole life, and ended up in this situation today, which is inseparable from him.

If Futou Jun and Da D hadn't had a falling out, the Harmony United Victory would definitely be a major gang that ranks among the top in Gangdao; how could it have become such a sorry state?

Li Xin also nodded along; what Xu Bo said was correct. If Futou Jun and Da D hadn't left, the current minor situation would be no big deal!

Without those old-timers, under the leadership of Futou Jun and Da D, the Harmony United Victory might have been better.

The overall framework is still there; just lacking some resources. For the two of them, it's really not a big deal!