Chapter 282: The Changing Treatment of Aodao

For Huojianning, Li Xin wasn't stingy; he wouldn't mistreat his own people.

Salary?

Give it!

Bonus?

Give it!

Shares?

Li Xin had no hesitation; Huojianning already got one percent in hand!

Li Xin's promise to him was, at most, five percent.

The entire five percent of Red Letter Group would be a huge fortune.

It could make him an instant billionaire, with no exaggeration.

Once the VCD goes on sale, these shares could put Huojianning on the Hongdao rich list, ahead of many, leaving others behind.

Huojingliang nodded in agreement, gloating: "That soft‑rice kid, I don't know what he'll regret now!"

"With Huang, Huojianning is just a finance manager, but with you A Xin, he's a diamond‑level talent."

"A soft‑rice kid is just a soft‑rice kid, with no vision at all."

Li Xin said with a smile: "Hey, Old Huo, you're wrong—he got where he is today, his ability can't be denied."

"No matter how he rose, as long as he has today's achievements, we must admit, Huang has his ways."

"Huang?"

"A Xin, any explanation?"

Huojingliang heard this new term and hurriedly asked.

Li Xin let slip, then had to bluff: "The melon on the yellow terrace—how can it be picked again?"

"I just thought of that phrase, that's where this nickname came from."

Huojingliang didn't catch it, so he didn't pursue it further.

But he remembered the nickname and will spread it when he has time.

Actually Li Xin knows the origin of that nickname: simply, Huanggua said his hometown stripped Hongdao bare.

Then he turned around and sold his hometown's assets at a high price, fleeing directly.

Since 1985, that old guy has hoarded many plots, never developing, just waiting for appreciation.

That said, Huanggua's vision is truly good—this can't be denied.

After leaving Huo Group, Li Xin went straight to the dock, where a speedboat was already waiting for him.

Who has the most cash?

Of course, Mr. He!

They're so close; Li Xin even sent him news of his enemies. Now Li Xin needs money—would he be ashamed not to lend?

Impossible!

If he dares not to lend, Li Xin has a way to deal with him.

For this money‑making plan, Li Xin gave it his all!

Win and you'll have wealth and honor; win again and you'll have riches and glory; lose and just treat it as buying a lesson—never touch stocks or finance again.

Aodao Dock.

This time, Old He himself came to the dock to pick up Li Xin.

As soon as they met, he gave him a hug, as if they were old friends!

This old geezer definitely has something up!

Otherwise… he couldn't be this enthusiastic!

"A Xin, your growth speed really amazes me—I've seen many heroes, but never anyone like you!"

He Xin praised him lavishly, sparing no compliments.

Li Xin was modest, replying with a smile: "He Uncle exaggerated! Just small tricks, all underhanded moves."

He Xin shook his head and said: "A Xin, this isn't a small trick; using a conflict, you did all this and still succeeded."

"This ability can't be explained by petty tricks; it's about assessing the situation—it's not ordinary talent."

"You deserve any praise; even more flattery wouldn't be excessive."

After exchanging greetings, A Xing brought someone who looked a lot like him to Li Xin's side.

First he bowed respectfully, raised his head, and said with a smile: "Big Brother, I didn't embarrass you, I didn't let our Xi Gong lineage lose face."

He can speak!

This kid has grown fast; now he can stand on his own with no problem—Li Xin never worried about Aodao.

Smiling, he said: "A Xing, you did great; I'm satisfied, I won't praise you further, otherwise Tianhong will come looking for trouble."

"Mm! Tianhong is a bit childish; no matter how well others do, he thinks only he can follow the Big Brother calmly to death."

No one else can.

Chen Yaoxing replied with a smile: "Mm, Big Brother you're right—if Tianhong Brother comes looking for trouble, I really can't stand it!"

Chen Yaoxing pulled over the gap‑toothed colt and introduced Li Xin: "Big Brother, this is Ju of the Melon Pile; thanks to his help, we managed to settle this matter smoothly."

Li Xin shook hands with the gap‑toothed colt, smiling: "Ju Brother, we're not outsiders; from now on, A Xing still asks you to look after him."

The gap‑toothed colt felt honored; Li Xin gave him great face!

He had already received the news: Ge Taizi had already handed over the position of Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain to Li Xin.

Now they're giving him face; he can't be clueless.

He hurriedly said modestly: "Brother Xin, you're a friend of the Number Gang; soon you'll be the Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain—just call me Ju."

Otherwise, if the other word piles find out, I'll have no face to meet anyone!

Li Xin glanced at Huoya Ju; sure enough, his front teeth had a gap.

Shaking his head, he said, 'Friends are friends—how can you rank them? You helped A Xin; that's giving me face.'

I'm the type who returns a foot for three parts of respect, and if you so much as twitch a hair at me, I'll dig up your ancestors' graves—very reasonable.

……

Bengya Ju finally knew how Li Xin's nickname 'Ghost-Seeing Sorrow' came about!

Living up to its name!

Indeed domineering!

He spoke politely, giving him plenty of face, but… also gave him a warning: don't harbor ulterior motives.

Huoya Ju looked at Li Xin and promised: 'Brother Xin, since you say we're friends, your business on Aodao won't be touched—I, A Ju, will be the first to object.'

Well, this guy really has something; he speaks clearly, but his business—other aspects are hard to say.

Li Xin nodded and smiled: 'How big your belly is, how much rice you eat—if you can't hold onto it, you can't blame others.'

'Brother Ju has a good appetite, wanting to eat more—no problem, as long as you can digest it.'

After Li Xin finished speaking, he bade them farewell and got straight into He Xin's car.

After he settled in, He Xin said: 'A Xin, if that Bengya Ju provokes you, give me some face—I want to use this person, don't ruin him!'

Li Xin replied: 'Uncle He, now that I've taken the position of Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain, I couldn't possibly exterminate the Number Helping Gang—that's not my style.'

'We're all just trying to make a living; as long as they don't lay hands on me, I won't go overboard.'

Huoya Ju watched He Xin's car leave, then looked at Chen Yaoxing and said: 'Brother Xing, today I won't say thanks—friendship will be made up later; we have a long future ahead.'

Chen Yaoxing waved his hand, hastily saying politely: 'Brother Ju, you're being polite? We're all just making a living on Aodao—these are small matters, no need to be polite.'

Bengya Ju came today just to get on He Xin's line.

Now Aodao Entertainment dominates; if you want a decent meal, you have to watch He Xin's face.

The Mei word pile has strength, but can only eat leftovers.

If you want a fat share, you have to see whether He Xin gives it; there's no other way.