Chapter 262

He Min followed Li Xin into the house, and directly in this flat over two thousand square feet, she wandered around.

Translate: He Min followed Li Xin into the house, directly in this, a flat over two thousand square feet, she wandered around.

He Min followed Li Xin into the house, and directly in this flat over two thousand square feet, she wandered around.

We'll produce: 【1】 He Min followed Li Xin into the house, and directly in this flat over two thousand square feet, she wandered around.

Check punctuation: keep commas.

Jianguo put down his suitcase and said to Li Xin, "Boss! I'm heading out; if anything comes up, call me."

Translate: Jianguo put down his suitcase and said to Li Xin, "Boss! I'm heading out; if anything comes up, call me."

"Boss! I'm heading out; if anything comes up, call me."

Thus: 【2】 Jianguo put down his suitcase and said to Li Xin, "Boss! I'm heading out; if anything comes up, call me."

Li Xin replied, "Sure! You guys go have fun; I'm not going anywhere today, just come pick me up tomorrow morning."

Translate: Li Xin replied, "Sure! You guys go have fun; I'm not going anywhere today, just come pick me up tomorrow morning."

Thus: 【3】 Li Xin replied, "Sure! You guys go have fun; I'm not going anywhere today, just come pick me up tomorrow morning."

After Jianguo left, He Min hurried over to Li Xin, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a fragrant kiss.

Translate: After Jianguo left, He Min hurried over to Li Xin, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a fragrant kiss.

After Jianguo left, He Min hurried over to Li Xin, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a fragrant kiss.

Thus: 【4】 After Jianguo left, He Min hurried over to Li Xin, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a fragrant kiss.

Li Xin patted her butt and asked with a smile, "The decoration is done according to your taste; see if anything is missing?"

Translate: Li Xin patted her butt and asked with a smile, "The decoration follows your preferred style—take a look, is anything missing?"

Thus: 【5】 Li Xin patted her butt and asked with a smile, "The decoration follows your preferred style—take a look, is anything missing?"

"Great! Nothing is missing; the fridge is stocked with ingredients. Today I'll cook you a feast, okay?"

Translate: "Great! Nothing's missing; the fridge is stocked with ingredients. Today I'll cook you a feast—how about that?"

Thus: 【6】 "Great! Nothing's missing; the fridge is stocked with ingredients. Today I'll cook you a feast—how about that?"

Seeing He Min's alluring figure, Li Xin hoisted her onto his shoulder and headed toward the master bedroom.

Translate: Seeing He Min's alluring figure, Li Xin hoisted her onto his shoulder and headed toward the master bedroom.

Thus: 【7】 Seeing He Min's alluring figure, Li Xin hoisted her onto his shoulder and headed toward the master bedroom.

As they walked, he said, "We'll eat the feast later; first I'll fill you up."

Translate: As he walked, he said, "We'll eat the feast later; first I'll fill you up."

Thus: 【8】 As he walked, he said, "We'll eat the feast later; first I'll fill you up."

"……"

Translate: "……" (ellipsis). Keep as is.

Thus: 【9】 ……

Li Xin was still busy on the boat when his big brother (mobile phone) suddenly rang.

Translate: Li Xin was still busy on the boat when the big brother suddenly rang.

Thus: 【10】 Li Xin was still busy on the boat when the big brother suddenly rang.

"Damn, really picks the timing."

Translate: "Damn it, really picks the timing."

Thus: 【11】 "Damn it, really picks the timing."

Li Xin cursed, then picked up the big brother and put it to his ear.

Translate: Li Xin cursed, then picked up the big brother and put it to his ear.

Thus: 【12】 Li Xin cursed, then picked up the big brother and put it to his ear.

"If there's something, speak up quickly."

Translate: "If there's something, speak quickly."

Thus: 【13】 "If there's something, speak quickly."

On the phone, Wang Qian's voice came through: "Boss! At our agency shop in Mong Kok, someone is causing trouble; the staff say it's the Water House sending people to do it." (Guest appearance by a reader)

Translate: On the phone, Wang Qian's voice came through: "Boss! At our intermediary shop in Mong Kok, someone is causing trouble; the staff said it was the Water House who did it." (Guest appearance by a reader)

We need to keep the parenthetical note "(Guest appearance by a reader)" as part of text. Translate as "(Guest appearance by a reader)"? The instruction: translate faithfully; author's notes, postscripts, asides are part of work — translate them faithfully. So we should translate that note. So we will translate "(Guest appearance by a reader)" as "(Guest appearance by a reader)". Keep parentheses.

Thus: 【14】 On the phone, Wang Qian's voice came through: "Boss! At our intermediary shop in Mong Kok, someone is causing trouble; the staff said it was the Water House who did it." (Guest appearance by a reader)

This person is the one who replaced Jimmy and became the new person in charge of the agency.

Translate: This person is the one who replaced Jimi and became the new person in charge of the brokerage company.

Thus: 【15】 This person is the one who replaced Jimi and became the new person in charge of the brokerage company.

After all, agency employees often have other side jobs, so it's not strange that they can recognize who's across from them.

Translate: After all, employees of the brokerage company have other side jobs; being able to recognize who the other party is isn't surprising at all.

Thus: 【16】 After all, employees of the brokerage company have other side jobs; being able to recognize who the other party is isn't surprising at all.

The origin of the Hong Kong Island Water House can be traced back to 1906, when the first Chinese-invested soda factory on Hong Kong Island was named the "Anle Soda Factory."

Translate: The origin of the Gangdao Water House can be traced back to 1906, when Gangdao's first Chinese-invested soda factory was named the "Anle Soda Factory."

Thus: 【17】 The origin of the Gangdao Water House can be traced back to 1906, when Gangdao's first Chinese-invested soda factory was named the "Anle Soda Factory."

The factory workers formed a small group and, relying on a hall of the Victory and Harmony, were called the Anle Hall.

Translate: The factory workers formed a small group and, relying on a hall of the "Victory Union" (Victory Union?), were called the "Anle Hall."

Victory and Harmony

Thus: The factory workers formed a small group and, relying on a hall of the Victory and Harmony, were called the "Anle Hall."

Thus: 【18】 The factory workers formed a small group and, relying on a hall of the Victory and Harmony, were called the "Anle Hall."

Because its members were mainly the workers of the soda factory.

Translate: Since the members were mainly the soda factory workers.

Thus: 【19】 Since the members were mainly the soda factory workers.

People in the jianghu thus called it the Water House.

Translate: Thus people in the jianghu called it the "Water House."

Thus: 【20】 Thus people in the jianghu called it the "Water House."

In 1909, the "Fifth Brother" of the Hung Mun Heavenly Treasure Mountain Hall of the Blood of Virtue, Hei Gu Ren, came to Hong Kong Island and convened a Hung Mun congress.

Translate: In 1909, the "Fifth Brother" of the Heavenly Treasure Mountain Hall of the Hung Mun, Hei Gu Ren, came to Gangdao and convened a Hung Mun grand assembly.

In 1909, the "Fifth Brother" of the Hung Mun Heavenly Treasure Mountain Hall of the Blood of Virtue, Hei Gu Ren, came to Hong Kong Island and convened a Hung Mun congress.

Thus: In 1909, the "Fifth Brother" of the Heavenly Treasure Mountain Hall of the Blood of Virtue of the Hung Mun, Hei Gu Ren, came to Gangdao and convened a Hung Mun grand assembly.

Thus: 【21】 In 1909, the "Fifth Brother" of the Heavenly Treasure Mountain Hall of the Blood of Virtue of the Hung Mun, Hei Gu Ren, came to Gangdao and convened a Hung Mun grand assembly.

He proposed that all societies add a "He" character before their names, so the Anle Hall evolved into "He Anle."

Translate: He proposed that all societies add the character "he" (harmony) before their names, so the "Anle Hall" evolved into "He Anle."

Thus: 【22】 He proposed that all societies add the character "he" (harmony) before their names, so the "Anle Hall" evolved into "He Anle."

He Anle was established in the 1930s, with most early members coming from teahouses, bars, and street stall workers.

Translate: He Anle was established in the 1930s, and its early members mostly came from tea houses, restaurants, and street stalls.

Thus: 【23】 He Anle was established in the 1930s, and its early members mostly came from tea houses, restaurants, and street stalls.

The Water House still wields great influence on Hong Kong Island, belonging to a top-tier triad.

Translate: The Water House's influence in Gangdao remains great; it belongs to a top-tier society.

Thus: 【24】 The Water House's influence in Gangdao remains great; it belongs to a top-tier society.

The most famous figure is "Godly Brocade," whose reputation is comparable to Li Xin's.

Translate: The most famous figure is none other than "Godly Brocade," whose reputation is comparable to Li Xin's.

Thus: 【25】 The most famous figure is none other than "Godly Brocade," whose reputation is comparable to Li Xin's.

"Godly Brocade" can be described as both literary and martial; he is the current leader of He Anle and enjoys high prestige in the Water House.

Translate: "Godly Brocade" can be described as versed in both civil and military affairs; he is the current head of He Anle and enjoys great prestige within the Water House.

Thus: 【26】 "Godly Brocade" can be described as versed in both civil and military affairs; he is the current head of He Anle and enjoys great prestige within the Water House.

Godly Brocade was born into a middle-class family during World War II, when Hong Kong Island was invaded and occupied by the Japanese, causing social order to collapse.

Translate: Godly Brocade was born into a middle-class family; during World War II, when Gangdao was invaded and occupied by the little devils, social order collapsed.

Thus: 【27】 Godly Brocade was born into a middle-class family; during World War II, when Gangdao was invaded and occupied by the little devils, social order collapsed.

Despite that, his parents still valued education; he excelled in school and was called "Little Mister."

Translate: Nevertheless, his parents still valued education; he performed excellently in school and was called the "Little Mister."

Thus: 【28】 Nevertheless, his parents still valued education; he performed excellently in school and was called the "Little Mister."

He has been smart since childhood!

Translate: He had been clever since childhood! (We keep exclamation.)

Thus: 【29】 He had been clever since childhood!

In his early years his family fell on hard times, but relying on his own abilities he became a jianghu big shot, opposing the major tycoon "Number Obligation," who was as renowned as the "Lame Tyrant," ultimately forcing the latter to flee.

Translate: In his early years his family fell on hard times, but relying on his own abilities he became a jianghu tycoon, opposing the major estate "Number Obligation," which was on par with "Lame Tyrant," ultimately forcing it to flee.

In his early years his family fell on hard times, but relying on his own abilities he became a jianghu big shot, opposing the major tycoon "Number Obligation," who was as renowned as the "Lame Tyrant," ultimately forcing the latter to flee.

Thus: 【30】 In his early years his family fell on hard times, but relying on his own abilities he became a jianghu tycoon, opposing the major estate "Number Obligation," which was on par with "Lame Tyrant," ultimately forcing it to flee.

Afterwards he led He Anle to navigate between the major societies Victory and Harmony, Xin Ji, and Number Gang, gradually strengthening their power.

Translate: Afterwards he led He Anle, navigating between the major societies Victory and Harmony, Xin Ji, Number Gang, and others, gradually strengthening its power.

Afterwards he led He Anle to navigate between the major societies Victory and Harmony, Xin Ji, and Number Gang, gradually strengthening their power.

Thus: 【31】 Afterwards he led He Anle, navigating between the major societies Victory and Harmony, Xin Ji, Number Gang, and others, gradually strengthening its power.

He is somewhat similar to Li Xin; both are of the same type of person.

Translate: He is somewhat similar to Li Xin; both are of the same type of person.

Thus: 【32】 He is somewhat similar to Li Xin; both are of the same type of person.

After Godly Brocade became the boss of He Anle, he secured the operating rights to Hong Kong Island's largest mahjong parlor, giving him a steady income.

Translate: After Godly Brocade became the chairman of He Anle, he secured the operation rights to Gangdao's largest mahjong parlor, giving him a steady income.

Thus: 【33】 After Godly Brocade became the chairman of He Anle, he secured the operation rights to Gangdao's largest mahjong parlor, giving him a steady income.

The society's business flourished, and he also invested in real estate, setting up multiple investment companies; one could say this person is not to be trifled with.

Translate: With the society's business flourishing, he also invested in real estate, opening multiple investment companies; one could say this person is not to be trifled with.

Thus: 【34】 With the society's business flourishing, he also invested in real estate, opening multiple investment companies; one could say this person is not to be trifled with.

Li Xin furrowed his brow and asked, "Has Kun made any move?"

Translate: Li Xin furrowed his brow and asked, "Has Jingkun made any move?"

Thus: 【35】 Li Xin furrowed his brow and asked, "Has Jingkun made any move?"

"There is, but those guys smashed the shop and fled, basically making no further move."

Translate: "There is, but those folks smashed the shop and fled; there's basically no further action."

Thus: 【36】 "There is, but those folks smashed the shop and fled; there's basically no further action."

Wang Qian explained to Li Xin.

Translate: Wang Qian was explaining to Li Xin.

Thus: 【37】 Wang Qian was explaining to Li Xin.

Li Xin hung up the phone, looked at the refreshing He Min, and shrugged.

Translate: Li Xin hung up the phone, looked at the refreshing He Min, and shrugged.

Thus: 【38】 Li Xin hung up the phone, looked at the refreshing He Min, and shrugged.

"No way! Business comes first; I'll come find you after I finish."

Translate: "Can't help it! Business comes first; I'll come find you after I finish."

Thus: 【39】 "Can't help it! Business comes first; I'll come find you after I finish."

He Min got up, tidied Li Xin's clothes, and gently said, "Company matters are important; go get busy."

Translate: He Min got up, tidied Li Xin's clothes, and gently said, "Company matters are important; hurry up and get busy."

Thus: 【40】 He Min got up, tidied Li Xin's clothes, and gently said, "Company matters are important; hurry up and get busy."

Li Xin kissed her, turned and left, while walking he called Jianguo.

Translate: Li Xin kissed her, turned and left, while walking he called Jianguo.

Thus: 【41】 Li Xin kissed her, turned and left, while walking he called Jianguo.

"Come pick me up; I have something to do."

Translate: "Come pick me up; I have something to do."

Thus: 【42】 "Come pick me up; I have something to do."

Several minutes later, Jianguo and them drove over.

Translate: Several minutes later, Jianguo and them drove over.

Thus: 【43】 Several minutes later, Jianguo and them drove over.

Now when Li Xin goes out, he uses two vehicles; Tian Shou drives an off-road vehicle himself, and because of his large build, sitting in a sedan feels cramped.

Translate: Now whenever Li Xin goes out, he uses two vehicles; Tian Shou drives himself in an off-road vehicle, and because his build is too large, sitting in a sedan feels cramped.

Now when Li Xin goes out, he uses two vehicles; Tian Shou drives an off-road vehicle himself, and because of his large build, sitting in a sedan feels cramped.

Thus: 【44】 Now whenever Li Xin goes out, he uses two vehicles; Tian Shou drives himself in an off-road vehicle, and because his build is too large, sitting in a sedan feels cramped.

Li Xin opened the rear car door, got in, and told Jianguo, "Go to Mong Kok, to Kun's place."

Translate: Li Xin opened the rear door, got into the car, and told Jianguo, "Go to Jingkun in Mong Kok."

Thus: 【45】 Li Xin opened the rear door, got into the car, and told Jianguo, "Go to Jingkun in Mong Kok."

Mong Kok Hung Yi Film and Television.

Translate: "Mong Kok Hung Yi Film and Television."

Thus: 【46】 Mong Kok Hung Yi Film and Television.

Kun personally brewed tea for Li Xin, though his mouth was saying otherwise.

Translate: Jingkun personally brewed tea for Li Xin, though his mouth was saying something else.

Kun personally brewed tea for Li Xin, though his mouth was saying otherwise.

Thus: 【47】 Jingkun personally brewed tea for Li Xin, though his mouth was saying otherwise.

"Ah Xin! It's my problem; even if you don't come, tonight I'll also take their hides."

Translate: "A Xin! It's my problem; even if you don't come, tonight I'll also skin them."

Thus: 【48】 "A Xin! It's my problem; even if you don't come, tonight I'll also skin them."

"To dare cause trouble in Mong Kok shows they don't put me in their eyes; damn it, if I don't give them a little color to see, they'll forget who Kun is!"

Translate: "Daring to cause trouble in Mong Kok just shows they don't put me in their eyes; damn it, if I don't give them a little color to see, they'll forget who Jingkun is!"

Thus: 【49】 "Daring to cause trouble in Mong Kok just shows they don't put me in their eyes; damn it, if I don't give them a little color to see, they'll forget who Jingkun is!"

Li Xin took a sip of tea and soothed, "Brother Kun! When doing things you need composure; you're wearing a suit and tie now, you can't be angry with a bunch of barefoot guys—it's not worth it!"

Translate: Li Xin took a sip of tea and soothed, "Brother Kun! When doing things you need composure; you're wearing a suit and tie now, you can't get angry at a bunch of barefoot guys—it's not worth it!"

Thus: 【50】 Li Xin took a sip of tea and soothed, "Brother Kun! When doing things you need composure; you're wearing a suit and tie now, you can't get angry at a bunch of barefoot guys—it's not worth it!"

"We need to get to the bottom of this first, then talk about fighting or making peace."

Translate: "We need to get to the bottom of this, then decide whether to fight or make peace."

Thus: 【51】 "We need to get to the bottom of this, then decide whether to fight or make peace."

Kun swore angrily, "Fuck peace! They're violating jianghu rules by using a legitimate company as a knife."

Translate: Jingkun swore angrily, "What the hell peace! They're violating jianghu rules, using a legitimate company as a pretext."

Thus: 【52】 Jingkun swore angrily, "What the hell peace! They're violating jianghu rules, using a legitimate company as a pretext."

"This absolutely cannot be settled lightly; if I don't beat them out of Yau Tsim Mong, I, Kun, will quit the jianghu right here and stop mixing in it."

Translate: "This matter absolutely cannot be settled; if I don't beat them out of Yau Tsim Mong, I, Jingkun, will quit the jianghu right here and stop mixing in it!"

Thus: 【53】 "This matter absolutely cannot be settled; if I don't beat them out of Yau Tsim Mong, I, Jingkun, will quit the jianghu right here and stop mixing in it!"

Damn it, the shops of Xin Ji and Righteous Sea haven't moved, only ours, the Prosperity, have been targeted—isn't that looking down on us?

Translate: "Damn it, the outlets of Xin Ji and Yi Hai haven't been touched, only ours, the Prosperity's, have been—doesn't that look down on us?"

Thus: 【54】 "Damn it, the outlets of Xin Ji and Yi Hai haven't been touched, only ours, the Prosperity's, have been—doesn't that look down on us?"

When Kun mentioned the legitimate company, Li Xin suddenly understood why!

Translate: Jingkun mentioned the legitimate company, and Li Xin suddenly understood why!

Thus: 【55】 Jingkun mentioned the legitimate company, and Li Xin suddenly understood why!

The Water House was founded at the soda factory, which belonged to the Lee family.

Translate: The Water House was founded at the soda factory, which belongs to the Li family.

Thus: 【56】 The Water House was founded at the soda factory, which belongs to the Li family.

He dragged Li Yunfei out; this is the Lee family taking revenge on him!

Translate: He dragged Li Yunfei out; this is the Li family taking revenge on him!

Thus: 【57】 He dragged Li Yunfei out; this is the Li family taking revenge on him!

Li Xin laughed angrily, "Damn it! At a glance it's clearly a child's handiwork."

Translate: Li Xin laughed angrily, "Damn it! At a glance it's clearly a child's handiwork."

Thus: 【58】 Li Xin laughed angrily, "Damn it! At a glance it's clearly a child's handiwork."

The head of the Lee family, the main branch Li Huihuang, is not that childish.

Translate: The head of the Li family, Da Fang Li Huihuang, isn't that childish.

Thus: 【59】 The head of the Li family, Da Fang Li Huihuang, isn't that childish.

Being able to mobilize the Water Room to come cause trouble for him, he must also be a member of the Li family's direct line.

This is easy to handle; we'll start with the water room, first chop off the extended claws, then settle the score with the Li family.

Picking eggplants without checking if they're old or tender—this time the water room must stand at attention!

Although he urged Jingkun to stay calm on the surface, his own anger was even greater inside.

If we don't vent this anger, what's the point of mixing in at all?

This time we'll weigh it, see exactly how many catties and taels the Li family has.

This isn't just the Red Xin family's affair; we'll directly call the big brother and contact others.

We can't be the only ones putting in effort, right?

If we take the benefits, we have to work hard; otherwise we'll let them get lost in the future.

First call Xin Ji Uncle Jiang; after the call connects, Li Xin says without nonsense:

"Uncle Jiang! The brokerage company was smashed; what do you all at Xin Ji have to say?"

Uncle Jiang's voice carried anger as he spoke: "A Xin! Our Xin Ji will definitely back you."

"We've also received the news; smashing the shop in broad daylight—I think the water room doesn't want to stay in the game any longer!"

"Although Godly Brocade has a good relationship with the Dragon Head, after all, we are one family; Xin Ji will not forget your loyalty."

Li Xin spoke: "Good! Then the water room's Tsim Sha Tsui territory will belong to your Xin Ji; whether you can take it is up to you."

Uncle Jiang spoke: "A Xin! Rest assured, we didn't strike their water room before out of respect for the Dragon Head's face."

"But it's not that we can't strike; this time the Dragon Head won't say anything either, because this isn't just your personal matter, A Xin."

"The meat of the brokerage company, our Xin Ji has eaten it; we will definitely put in effort."

There's no free lunch under heaven!