Chapter 323

Being a crafty old fox, He Xin had already seen through Li Xin's every move and understood his intentions.

Translation: As a crafty old fox, He Xin had already seen through Li Xin's various movements and understood his intentions.

Note: "a crafty old fox" is the translation. Good.

He wanted to completely rid himself of jianghu matters, handing them over to his subordinates to handle, which is why he painstakingly increased the importance of a few disciples.

Translation: This was to completely divest himself of jianghu affairs, handing them over to his subordinates, which is why he painstakingly gave extra weight to a few disciples.

He wanted to completely rid himself of jianghu affairs, handing them over to his subordinates to handle, which is why he painstakingly increased the importance of a few disciples.

He tossed aside the jianghu affairs without hurting his influence—what a slick move!

Translation: He managed to shake off jianghu affairs without harming his power—this was done beautifully!

He Xin nodded in approval; this kid knows when to advance and retreat, handles things flawlessly—he's truly a remarkable person.

Translation: He Xin secretly nodded; this kid knows how to advance and retreat, handles things flawlessly—he's truly a remarkable person!

He's growing more and more pleased with this convenient son-in-law.

Translation: Regarding this convenient son-in-law, he now looks upon him more favorably.

Too bad he doesn't have the He surname!

Translation: Too bad he doesn't bear the surname He!

……

Translation: … (ellipsis). Keep as "……"? Usually we translate as "...". We'll output "...".

The struggle for the gambling franchise rights came to a close amid the smoke.

Translation: The battle for the gambling franchise rights ended amid the smoke.

The two Western powers' reaches into Southeast Asia were severed by these locals, forcing them to withdraw empty-handed.

Translation: The two Western forces' tentacles reaching into Southeast Asia were directly cut off by these Southeast Asians, returning empty-handed.

Mei Zidui Huoya Ju suffered heavy losses in this firefight, failing to secure the entry fee, settlement fee, and medical expenses, and was left completely broke.

Translation: Mei Zidu's Huoya Ju suffered heavy losses in this brawl—he didn't even get the admission fee, settlement money, or medical expenses; his entire savings were wiped out.

We must keep the exact translation: the term is probably a name, so we romanize it as Mei Zidui Huoya Ju.

Now translation: "Mei Zidui Huoya Ju suffered heavy losses in this brawl—he didn't even get the admission fee, settlement money, or medical expenses; his entire savings were wiped out."

Before he could even get off the ground, he was struck down, scattering his rough-around-the-edges aura.

Translation: Before he could take off, he was struck on the head, scattering his rustic aura.

When he had no idea what to do, He Xin reached out to help.

Translation: When he was at a loss, He Xin extended a helping hand.

Naturally, Huoya Ju became He Xin's enforcer, a pretty fierce one.

Translation: Naturally, Huoya Ju became He Xin's enforcer—a fierce one!

Yu Lan Can paid the deposit and immediately transferred authority to Chen Yaoxing, then happily followed Li Xin back to Hong Kong Island.

Translation: Yu Lan Can paid the deposit and immediately handed over power to Chen Yaoxing; he himself happily followed Li Xin back to Gangdao.

The Hongdu Nightclub in Causeway Bay.

Translation: Copper Gong Bay Hongdu Nightclub.

Tianhong and his companions listened to Li Xin's account and grasped the whole situation.

Translation: Tianhong and his companions listened to Li Xin's account and understood the full story.

Tianhong pointed at his face, stunned, and said, "Boss, that means I never even went to Ao Island, yet I snagged a gambling franchise and brought back a Second Route Marshal for Hung Hing."

Translation: Tianhong pointed at his own face and asked, stunned: "Big Brother, that means I didn't even go to Aodao, yet I secured a gambling franchise and brought back a Second Route Marshal for Prosperity."

"Let the Ao Island branch become a genuine major branch, okay?"

Translation: "Let the Aodao hall become a truly major hall, right?"

He Xin nodded. "Exactly, all this is your doing; everyone picked you as the leader—that shows they have good judgment."

Translation: Li Xin nodded: "Exactly, these are all your doing; everyone chose you as chief, which shows they have good judgment."

Tianhong smoothed his hair and then looked around at the few people in the room.

Translation: Tianhong smoothed his hair and glanced at the few people in the room.

He asked uncertainly, "Boss, nobody can believe this, can they?"

Translation: He asked uncertainly: "Big Brother, everyone won't believe this, will they?"

He Xin put his arm around Tianhong's shoulder and smiled, "They'll believe it; even if they don't, they'll force themselves to believe."

Translation: Li Xin put an arm around Tianhong's shoulders, smiling: "They will believe it; even if they don't, they'll force themselves to believe."

"The profits from one gambling venue are enormous; everyone can get a sizable share, and it's clean money."

Translation: "The profits from a gambling house are huge; each person can get a substantial share, and it's clean money."

"Aside from those few wealthy power brokers, everyone else has to take their cues from you."

Translation: "Besides those few wealthy leaders, everyone else will have to act according to your expression."

"This is the old saying: money can make the devil turn the mill; if you give them profit, they'll work for you."

Translation: "This is what the old saying goes: money can make ghosts push mills; if you bring them benefits, you can have them turn the mill."

"With one hand on the knife and the other on the money bag, you as leader can stand firm, and they'll have to bow."

Translation: "With one hand gripping the knife hilt and the other clutching the money bag, you as chief can sit steady, and they will have to bow their heads."

"The obedient get big bowls of meat; the disobedient get fed knife-board noodles."

Translation: "The obedient get big bowls of meat; the disobedient get fed knife-cut noodles."

Big Head, listening on the side, was unusually excited—this is what a true gate master looks like.

Translation: Dato, listening on the side, was unusually excited—this is what a patron big brother should be like.

Compare the current boss's ways with the former boss's—the gap is wider than between a horseman and a dog!

Translation: Looking at the current big brother's conduct, then thinking of the former big brother's conduct, this gap is larger than that between a horse and a dog!

The present boss can feed his disciples, whereas the former boss would toss them in jail without a second thought.

Translation: The present big brother can feed his disciples; the former big brother could throw his disciples into prison without a care!

Ah Ye feels much the same; she can be stronger than Big Head, at least she hasn't been locked up.

Translation: Ah Ye's mood is similar; she can be stronger than Dato, at least she hasn't been thrown into prison.

After hearing the boss's explanation, Tianhong said, "Boss, I get it; I'll let them know to hold a meeting soon to settle this."

Translation: After hearing the big brother's explanation, Tianhong said: "Big Brother, I understand; I'll notify them to hold a meeting shortly to settle this."

He Xin waved his hand, "Go on, get it done; I need to speak with Ah Ye about something."

Translation: Li Xin waved his hand: "Go ahead and get it done; I have a few things to say to Ah Ye."

Big Head also stood up and told He Xin, "Boss, I'll follow the leader's car over; if anything comes up, give me a call."

Translation: Dato also rose and said to Li Xin: "Big Brother, I'll follow the chief's car over; if anything comes up, give me a call."

After they left, He Xin told Ah Ye, "Ah Ye, the Far East Club in Tsim Sha Tsui will open soon; from now on, it's under your charge."

Translation: After they left, Li Xin said to Ah Ye: "Ah Ye, the Far East Club in Sharp Sand Point can open immediately; from now on, this place is under your charge."

"I don't care how much money this club makes; just organize the information you gather and give it to me—that's your job."

Translation: "I don't care how much money this club makes; just organize the information you receive and hand it to me—that's your job."

Ah Ye is sharp; she instantly grasped what the boss wanted to do.

Translation: Ah Ye is a smart person; she immediately understood what the big brother wanted to do!

Ah Ye, in true jianghu fashion, clasped her fists and said, "No problem, boss; I'll handle this and start gathering usable people right away."

Translation: Ah Ye clasped his hands in a jianghu manner: "No problem, Big Brother; I'll take care of this and go gather usable personnel right away."

He Xin glanced at Ah Ye in surprise and asked, "Do you still have people with that kind of talent under you?"

Translation: Li Xin looked at Ah Ye in surprise: "Do you still have people talented in this area under you?"

Ah Ye shrugged and said, "Boss, if you mean fighters, I don't have many usable ones under me, but I do have plenty of clever underlings."

Translation: Ah Ye shrugged: "Big Brother, if we're talking about fighters, I don't have many usable ones under me, but I do have plenty of clever underlings."

"Back in Sai Wan, I used to make a little money by exploiting information gaps."

Translation: "Back in the Western District, I relied on information gaps to earn a little money."

"These people know exactly how to gather information and can do it naturally; putting them to work as waiters is perfect."

Translation: "These people know exactly how to gather information and can do it naturally; having them work as waiters is just right."

"It also gives them a decent meal, so they don't have to go hungry one day and full the next."

Translation: "It also gives them a full meal, so they don't have to go hungry one meal and full the next!"

He Xin nodded, "You came to Causeway Bay, but you didn't bring them with you?"

Translation: Li Xin nodded: "You came to Copper Gong Bay, but you didn't bring them with you?"

Ah Ye gave a wry smile, "Boss, I'm just a low-ranking member; even though I'm from the same sect as Tianhong, I can't handle this."

Translation: Ah Ye gave a wry smile: "Big Brother, I'm just a lowly grunt; although I'm from the same sect as Tianhong, I can't manage this."

"When I came to Causeway Bay, I only brought a few close aides; the others are still hanging out in Sai Wan, and only because you spoke up this time did I dare bring them over."

Translation: "When I came to Copper Gong Bay, I only brought a few close aides; the others are still hanging out in the Western District—this time, only because you, Big Brother, spoke up, did I dare bring them over."

He Xin now feels like he's struck gold!

Translation: Li Xin now feels he has picked up a treasure!

Ah Ye's abilities are not lacking; she can still keep things clear, and just based on that, she's stronger than many.

Translation: Ah Ye's abilities are not bad; she can still hold her own, and just based on that, she's stronger than many people.

He Xin leaned back on the sofa and shifted to a more comfortable position.

Translation: Li Xin leaned back into the sofa, shifting to a more comfortable position.

Only then did he say, "Ah Ye, since you have talent under you, bring them all over; pick the upright ones to go into the club, and send the rest to the agency."

Translation: Only then did he say: "Ah Ye, since you have talent under you, bring them all over; pick the upright ones to enter the club, and send the rest to the agency company."

"Take them to see Wang Qian and just say this is my arrangement."

Translation: "Take them to find Wang Qian and tell him this is my arrangement."

Ah Ye immediately rose from the sofa and bowed to He Xin.

Translation: Ah Ye immediately rose from the sofa and bowed to Li Xin.

She lifted her head and said gratefully, "Boss, thank you!"

Translation: Raising his head, he said gratefully: "Big Brother, thank you!"

He Xin waved his hand, "Go get to work; you're my disciple, no need to say all that."

Translation: Li Xin waved his hand: "Go attend to business; you're my disciple, no need to say these things."

"But you need to tell those underlings clearly: when they enter the company, they must change their habits, at least while on the job."

Translation: "However, you must tell those underlings clearly: upon entering the company, change your habits—at least while on the job, be like this."

"Understood, boss."

Translation: "Understood, Big Brother."

Ah Ye left the private room, picked up her bulky mobile phone, and started making calls.

Translation: Ah Ye left the private room, picked up his big brother (mobile phone), and dialed.

……

Translation: … (ellipsis).

The Hung Hing main hall meeting room.

Translation: Prosperity General Assembly Hall.

Tianhong sat in the chief seat, his gaze sweeping over all the Leaders: "Today I have summoned everyone to announce two major matters."

He pointed at Yu Lan Can and said: 'Everyone has definitely heard of Aodao Can Ge.'

'Not only have I heard of him, I've also seen him; when Can Ge's name was famous in the jianghu, we were all nobodies!'

Among the Thus line: Leader, the eldest, Jingma, laughed and said.

Yu Lan Can sat in Li Xin's former seat and nodded at Jingma.

Other Thus line: Leader had also heard of Yu Lan Can; the younger ones' impression of him was that he had been slapped in the face by Xin Ge.

The older ones knew more about Yu Lan Can; he was a capable aide of Bohao, and when young, he was also a famous young tough.

Everyone remained silent, waiting for Tianhong to continue speaking.

Tianhong laughed and said: 'Can Ge brought Aodao's forces into Thus line: Prosperity, and handed the forces over to A Xing.'

'Can Ge has been appointed as Second Route Marshal of Thus line: Prosperity; what do you all think?'

'What else is there to say?'

'That's exactly right; Chief, you've done this beautifully. In Gangdao, our Thus line: Prosperity can't expand any further, but you've brought a great reinforcement back to us in Aodao.'

'Chief, you are truly a disciple of A Xin; your conduct and style are exactly the same. I, Jingkun, can only say: I'm convinced.'