Chapter 254

Li Yunfei felt conflicted; he originally intended to partner with Li Xin on a project, but unexpectedly ended up dragging himself into it as well.

Translation: Li Yunfei now has a complicated mood; he originally wanted to cooperate with Li Xin on a project, but unexpectedly he got himself involved as well!

Li Yunfei's mood is complicated now; he originally wanted to cooperate with Li Xin on a project, but unexpectedly he got himself involved as well!

Make sure it's one line.

Li Yunfei looked helpless; he had originally planned to go all out and win the Central bidding rights, but things turned out this way.

Translation: Li Yunfei wore a helpless expression; he originally planned to go all out and secure the Central bidding rights, but ended up like this.

He had originally planned to go all out and secure the Central bidding rights, but things turned out this way.

Thus: Li Yunfei looked helpless; he had intended to go all out and win the Central bidding rights, but the outcome turned out to be this.

Just as he was daydreaming about the future, his mobile phone suddenly rang.

Translation: Just as he was daydreaming about the future, his big brother (mobile phone) suddenly rang.

The term "big brother" is slang for a mobile phone; we'll translate it as "his mobile phone." So: Just as he was daydreaming about the future, his mobile phone suddenly rang.

Who is it?

Translation: "Who is it?"

Li Dong, regarding the project you mentioned last time, we've nearly finished preparations on our end; we're just waiting for you to come and sign the contract.

Translation: "Li Dong, the project I mentioned to you last time, we've almost finished preparations here; we're just waiting for you to come over and sign the contract!"

An excited voice came from the other end of the phone.

Translation: An excited voice came from the other end of the phone.

After hearing that, Li Yunfei's mood grew even more complicated—what a twist of fate!

Translation: After hearing that, Li Yunfei's mood became even more complicated—truly, fate toys with people!

He failed to accomplish what he originally intended, yet the unexpected turn of events went remarkably smoothly.

Translation: The thing he originally wanted to do didn't get done; the unexpected thing, however, went unusually smoothly.

Regardless, he still had to fulfill his duty, so he agreed to meet them tomorrow to sign the contract.

Translation: But no matter what, he still had to stand his final post, so he agreed to meet the other party tomorrow to sign the contract.

After hanging up, Li Yunfei couldn't help but mutter, "Maybe this is just life."

Translation: After hanging up the mobile phone, Li Yunfei couldn't help but self-mock: "Maybe this is just life!"

Li Xin rolled his eyes, a capitalist reeking of wealth, pretending to be a cultured philosopher here.

Translation: Li Xin listened, rolling his eyes straight away—what a capitalist reeking of copper, pretending to be a cultured philosopher here?

Do you have that artistic streak?

Translation: Do you have that artistic germ?

Li Xin smiled and said, "If you're not happy with our cooperation, I can always find someone else."

Translation: Li Xin smiled and asked: "If you're not satisfied with our cooperation, I can also go find someone else!"

Get lost!

Translation: "Get lost!"

Li Yunfei took a sip of red wine and continued, "This opportunity is rare; I also want to leave a legacy for my family."

Translation: Li Yunfei took a sip of red wine before continuing: "This opportunity is rare! I also want to leave a foundation for my family."

But I also realize that if I leave, these Xinhe shares won't be safe.

Translation: "But I also understand that if I leave, these shares in New River won't be secure!"

I have no other requests; let's make a gentleman's agreement to make sure my family always has enough to eat.

Translation: "I have no other demands; let's make a gentleman's agreement—just ensure my family has enough to eat in the future!"

I, Li Xin, may not be a good person, but I won't betray trust or abandon righteousness.

Translation: "I, Li Xin, may not be a good person, but I won't do anything that betrays trust and abandons righteousness."

Li Xin looked at Li Yunfei and solemnly promised.

Translation: Li Xin looked at Li Yunfei and solemnly promised.

Then it's agreed.

Translation: "Then it's settled."

Li Yunfei extended his hand; Li Xin responded by extending his right hand, and they shook hands, sealing the agreement.

Translation: Li Yunfei reached out his hand; Li Xin, seeing that, also extended his right hand, and the two hands clasped together— the pact was sealed.

Li Yunfei smiled, but he still harbored a hint of doubt.

Translation: Li Yunfei showed a smile, yet he still harbored a hint of doubt in his heart.

Namely, how to safeguard the victory's gains, which leaves him feeling uneasy.

Translation: That is, how to safeguard the fruits of victory—his heart feels somewhat unreliable!

As a seasoned businessman, he doesn't easily trust anyone.

Translation: A seasoned oil slick like him in the business world wouldn't easily trust anyone.

Even if this reputation is stellar!

Translation: Even if this reputation were excellent!

Still not acceptable!

Translation: Still no good!

Rest assured; no matter how the new company turns out, your family will definitely have a share in it.

Translation: "Rest assured, no matter how the new company develops, there will definitely be a share for your family in this company."

I may be tough on outsiders, but I always keep my promises to my own people; otherwise, nobody would follow me.

Translation: "I am fierce toward outsiders, but toward my own people I always keep my promises; otherwise no one would follow me."

Li Xin sensed Li Yunfei's concerns and reassured him: "If we work together and make the new company a success, you'll get what you deserve."

Translation: Li Xin saw Li Yunfei's thoughts and comforted him: "As long as we work together and make the new company successful, you will receive the share you deserve."

Li Yunfei took a deep breath, nodded, set aside his concerns for now, and decided to take a gamble.

Translation: Li Yunfei took a deep breath, nodded, temporarily set aside his worries, and decided to take a gamble.

It's not trust in Li Xin's promise that drives him; the temptation is simply too strong.

Translation: It's not that he trusts Li Xin's promise; it's that the temptation is just too great!

Landing the Kowloon City project is like getting a ticket into the high-end real estate market.

Translation: Securing the Kowloon City project is equivalent to obtaining an entry ticket to high-end real estate projects.

Connecting with the New Territories king will open up opportunities in the New Territories business scene.

Translation: Building connections with the New Territories king would open up the situation in the New Territories business world.

No one in the real estate industry can resist this temptation!

Translation: Anyone in the real estate industry couldn't resist this temptation!

After reaching an agreement, they began preparing the new company.

Translation: After the two reached consensus, they began preparing the new company.

They brought in well-known industry experts and consultants to form an elite team.

Translation: They invited well-known experts and consultants from the industry, forming an elite team.

Under Li Yunfei's leadership, the new company quickly took shape.

Translation: Under Li Yunfei's leadership, the new company quickly took shape.

Thanks to excellent project management and market strategy, they successfully secured the Kowloon City real estate project!

Translation: Relying on outstanding project management and market strategy, they successfully secured the Kowloon City real estate project!

Li Yunfei also fully leveraged his experience and network to contribute to the company's growth.

Translation: Li Yunfei also fully utilized his experience and network advantages, adding bricks and tiles to the company's development.

Jiang Tianxin invested a large amount of cash into Red Signal Real Estate Company.

Translation: Jiang Tian Sheng invested a large sum of cash, entering Red Trust Real Estate Company.

To do so, he drained all the cash from his construction and shipping companies.

Translation: To that end, he drained all the cash from the construction and shipping companies.

In effect, he funneled all his visible assets into Red Signal Real Estate Company.

Translation: In effect, he put all his surface assets into Red Trust Real Estate Company.

After negotiations, the Hong Kong government agreed to provide public housing estates for Kowloon Walled City residents in Kowloon City and issue them Hong Kong Island identity cards.

Translation: After negotiations, the Hong Kong Government agreed, in Kowloon City District, to provide public housing estates for the walled city residents and issue Hong Kong ID cards.

The Hong Kong government resolved a major concern; Red Signal Real Estate Company secured the housing estate construction project, allowing the Walled City residents to live openly.

Translation: The Hong Kong Government resolved its major worry; Red Trust Real Estate Company obtained the housing estate construction project, and the walled city residents could now live openly!

Everyone is delighted!

Translation: Everyone was happy!

Well, if they're not happy, it won't work; Xin Yi and the Twelfth Young Master disagree.

Translation: Well! If they're not happy, it won't do—Xin Yi and the Twelfth Young Master disagree!

The Governor's Office on Central Half Mountain.

Translation: Central Mid-levels Governor's Office.

Today the Governor's Office is bustling, with many reporters gathered.

Translation: Today the Governor's Office was very lively, with many reporters gathered here.

As a governance achievement project, the Kowloon Walled City redevelopment is the most pressing matter lately.

Translation: As a performance project, the Kowloon Walled City Redevelopment Project is the most urgent matter recently.

The Hong Kong Kowloon Walled City relocation project—its signing and opening ceremony.

Translation: "\"Hong Kong Kowloon Walled City Relocation Project, signing ceremony opening\""

Li Xin, representing Red Signal Real Estate, shook hands and posed for a photo with Governor Youde and Walled City representative Dingye.

Translation: Li Xin, as representative of Red Trust Real Estate Company, shook hands and took a photo with Governor Youde and Walled City Representative Ding Ye.

Jiang Tianxin lingered in a corner of the ceremony, watching Ah Xin at the center, filled with envy.

Translation: Jiang Tian Sheng, in the corner of the ceremony venue, looked at the center where A Xin stood, his heart full of envy!

Still, he felt grateful; just being able to show up at this event was already a tremendous honor.

Translation: However, he also felt content; being able to show his face at this occasion was already a great honor!

Who would have dared to imagine this before?

Translation: Who would have dared to think of this before?

Thanks to Ah Xin!

Translation: Thanks to A Xin!

Without him, his road to redemption would be hopelessly distant; now just standing in the corner is something many underworld bosses and gang leaders only dream of.

Translation: Without him, his path to clearing his name would be hopelessly distant; now being able to stand in the corner is something many triad leaders and bosses dream of.

For them, even getting near the Governor's Office is a luxury.

Translation: For them, getting close to the Governor's Office is a luxury!

After the ceremony, Governor Youde met privately with Li Xin.

Translation: After the ceremony ended, Youde met with Li Xin alone.

Youde smiled and asked, "Li, do you have any thoughts about returning to police work?"

Translation: Youde smiled and asked: "Li! Do you have any idea of returning to police work?"

With your ability, I think a police inspector is indispensable; you have the capability to handle it.

In the eyes of those foreigners' upper class, his identity was no secret, and Huang Bingyao couldn't keep it hidden.

After all, he had police academy training, and Old Huang had prepared a pardon for him; if they wanted to look into these things, they would surely not escape their eyes.

This foreigner is an expert on China, having previously served as China's ambassador.

Li Xin thought over his wording, smiled and asked: "Governor, can a superintendent settle the Walled City?"

"Impossible! Not to mention a superintendent, even letting Big Brother come wouldn't work! There have been precedents."

Youde nodded in acknowledgement, replying: "Exactly! The situation in Gangdao is complicated; some problems cannot be solved by the police!"

"Only by being in the jianghu can one govern the jianghu; you, an elite of the police force, should shoulder responsibility and contribute to Gangdao."

Li Xin felt a wave of nausea! You damn coward!

This official statement is even more formal than a press release!

He understands Chinese culture thoroughly; such a person is not easy to fool!

Li Xin took out a Three-Five brand cigarette from his pocket and handed one to Youde.

He probed, asking: "Governor, are you accustomed to this flavor?"

Youde gave Li Xin a deep look, furrowed his brow, and replied: "No cigars, this will do!"

Li Xin shook his head, looked at him, and said: "Governor, when in Gangdao, follow local customs—this is the genuine local product."

Changing the subject, he continued: "I heard the Lady has a foundation; could we donate using local goods?"

"Red Letter Real Estate Company will take out ten percent of its profits as a charitable donation for the Lady's foundation; how does that sound?"

Youde then broke into a smile, enthusiastically saying: "Li! You are a talent! If you could join the cattle registry, you would have a broader horizon ahead—consider it?"

Without this Walled City incident, he wouldn't even have the qualification to give gifts to others.

Only by demonstrating one's own worth can others dare not look down on them!

"No!"

"Born in Gangdao, raised in Gangdao, it's still here that I feel at ease."

Li Xin answered firmly: "Giving gifts is fine, but going all the way aboard is not!"

After all, being a descendant of the Yan and Huang emperors is an identity he is accustomed to.

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