Chapter 285

Li Xin smiled and asked, "Uncle He, are these brothers enough?"

He Xin!

He didn't want to speak!

He had twenty-odd years of accumulation, yet he didn't have these people who risk their lives.

Exerting effort and risking one's life are not the same concept at all! A Xin, this little bastard, what does he rely on?

He Xin was somewhat resentful.

You treat others as sworn brothers, but can they treat you as a real brother?

The ancestors of Huaxia left much heritage, just sitting there; anyone can use it, but not everyone can actually use it.

The two then talked about the engagement; this matter is to be handled in Gangdao, and He Xin also wants to hold a grand ceremony.

Chen Yaoxing came to the He Family villa and said to the security personnel: "I'm Chen Yaoxing, a disciple of Mr. Li; please announce me."

……

Chen Yaoxing came to Li Xin's side and glanced at He Xin.

Li Xin smiled and said directly: "Not an outsider; speak freely."

He Xin, this old geezer, gave him a sideways glance but didn't say anything refuting.

"Big Brother, Gangdao calling, Mr. He of Aodao wants to see you."

He Xin!

Today he has been speechless several times!

Mr. He of Aodao!

This definitely isn't referring to him!

But he also didn't dare say anything; only one person can be called Mr. He of Aodao.

That is "Shadow Aodu" Mr. He Xian.

Li Xin stood up directly, looking at He Xin and said: "Uncle He, from now on we're family; no need for pleasantries, I'll return to Gangdao immediately; by early September, have the funds ready for me."

He Xin also stood up, came to Li Xin's side, and patted his shoulder.

He said: "Mr. He wants to see you; that's the important matter. We can discuss our affairs later; the funds can be transferred anytime."

He Xin's behavior is not surprising at all; his success today is largely thanks to Mr. He as his greatest benefactor.

Mr. Huo can only rank second!

In the early 1960s, Ma Jishi took office as governor of Ao Island.

He, in order to give more benefits to the Portuguese government, decided to change the game rules, taking out the gambling franchise that had long been monopolized and re-tendering it.

At this time, He Xin, who had made a fortune from real estate in Gangdao, heard the news and was stirred.

Because he had already seen, in his early years on Aodao, the immense wealth brought by the gambling industry.

Thus He Xin, in order to obtain the gambling franchise, sought out He Xian.

Speaking of which, in his early years He Xin had ventured on Aodao; on his father-in-law's recommendation, he served as head of the Supply Department at the Aodao Trade Bureau, while He Xian was his direct superior.

Thanks to this connection, plus his prior relationship with He Xian, the gambling king Fu Lao Rong had already passed away, and Aodao's gambling industry had fallen into a state of being leaderless.

So, when He Xin tactfully presented his idea to He Xian, He Xian nodded, and thus the matter was settled.

But even with He Xin's ability, he still lacked full confidence.

So he also sought out Mr. Huo, who was influential in Gangdao at the time, hoping to join forces to seize the gambling franchise.

Mr. Huo wasn't interested in this; on one hand he had always disliked gambling, on the other hand his real estate business in Gangdao was booming.

It wasn't worth his while to go to Aodao to scramble for scraps, so he refused He Xin.

Soon after, Mr. Huo received an invitation from the Aodao Police Department to a charity football match.

Mr. Huo is a football fan and also likes doing charity, so he accepted the invitation and went.

The result was that he saw He Xian and He Xin there.

Out of respect for He Xian, and seeing that He Xian wielded great influence in Aodao, Mr. Huo also understood his purpose in showing up.

So after a football match, several people, in a cheerful atmosphere, began discussing the Aodao gambling franchise.

Finally, He Xin promised to allocate a portion of casino profits to public welfare and urban construction, whereupon Mr. Huo agreed to partner with him in bidding.

It can be said that, thanks to He Xian's support, He Xin had the advantage of favorable timing, location, and harmony, and smoothly obtained the gambling franchise.

This is what earned He Xin his two-odd decades as a gambling king.

Toward Mr. He Xian, he dare not say anything, nor can he say anything!

After Li Xin arrived in Gangdao, he wasn't just freeloading; he understood these matters.

Everyone roughly knows the situation, so regarding He Xin's behavior.

It's not surprising at all!

Mr. He Xian's influence in Aodao needs no elaboration; a single phrase "Shadow Aodu" sums it up.

He openly set up an office; whatever the Aodu could manage, Mr. He would manage; whatever the Aodu could not manage, Mr. He would still manage.

This is what "Shadow Aodu" means.

Is that clear enough?

……

Li Xin took a big plane back to Gangdao, changed clothes, and then went to St. Mary's Hospital.

It's not that he fears Mr.; rather, he respects Mr. He's deeds.

Mr. He himself doesn't need others' approval; others have no right to comment.

Arriving at Mr. He's ward door, a man in his thirties, under forty, was waiting for him.

Li Xin didn't wait for him to speak; he first extended his hand, smiling and said: "Hello, I am Li Xin."

The two shook hands briefly.

He Jian forced out a faint smile and politely replied, "Mr. Li, I've long heard of you; I am He Jian."

"My father has been waiting for Mr. Li; please follow me."

Following He Jian to the ward, they saw the emaciated Mr. He.

Li Xin bowed and paid his respects; during China's most difficult times, Mr. He had done too much!

Straightening his posture, Li Xin then spoke: "Mr. He! Junior Li Xin pays his respects; if you have any matters, please let me know."

The nursing doctor was about to speak when Mr. He interrupted him.

Weakly he said, "Living two more days or two less makes no difference to me!"

The hand resting on the hospital bed pointed at Li Xin, and he came closer.

He asked, "Mr. He, if you have anything to say, just state it briefly!"

He Xian's face was gaunt, and a muscle twitched on his face.

Li Xin quickly gave a light pat on his bony hand.

Smiling, he said, "Mr. He, just tell me what you need; I won't refuse if I can do it."

He Xian said with difficulty, "Call you A Xin! Xiao Yu is my junior; I don't have much time left!"

"Over the years I've offended many people; I fear not the ten thousand, but the one unexpected mishap!"

"I simply want to find some like-minded friends for the He Family; you are a suitable candidate—what do you say?"

Li Xin nodded, his expression solemn, and replied, "I carry the blood of China; that is my roots—drawing closer is only proper."

He Xian raised his hand and patted Li Xin's hand.

He said, "Good! China has its talented youth; the future is promising!"

"Others look down on us; we must strive to make ourselves proud!"

"With this heart, you already surpass many people from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan by far!"

"Little friend Li Xin, we are friends now, right?"

Li Xin swallowed his emotions and replied, "You flatter me! I know my own limits."

"Mr. He, I give you this promise: from now on, the Aodao He Family will be my friend, Li Xin."

"Take good care of yourself; you needn't worry about the juniors. If the He Family has any affairs, I won't stand by and do nothing—you need not worry about that."

China has never lacked brave men; whenever the nation faces peril, they emerge.

They come forth one after another, endless in number.

And Mr. He Xian truly deserves this title; his reputation is well earned.