Chapter 325

The next morning.

Translation: "The next morning."

Yau Ma Tei Temple Street.

Translation: "You Ma Di Temple Street."

At the entrance of the Bright Photo Studio, Li Xin's car was parked at the door.

Translation: "At the entrance of the Bright Photo Studio, Li Xin's car was parked at the door."

At the entrance of the Bright Photo Studio, Li Xin's car was parked at the door.

This photo studio is the property of the Righteous Sea; this is the estate of the first‑generation Dragon Head, and each generation of Dragon Head and outstanding veteran leaves a photo here.

Translation: "This photo studio is the property of the Righteous Sea; this is the estate of the first-generation Dragon Head, and each generation of Dragon Head and outstanding veteran leaves a photo here."

This photo studio is the property of the Righteous Sea; this is the estate of the first-generation Dragon Head, and each generation of Dragon Head and outstanding veteran leaves a photo here.

Eventually, this became the headquarters of the Righteous Sea.

Translation: "Over time, this became the headquarters of the Righteous Sea."

Inside the studio, Gen Shu saw the LX license plate, smiled, and came out to greet him.

Translation: "Inside the photo studio, Gen Shu saw the LX license plate and came out smiling to greet him."

After Li Xin got out of the car, Gen Shu laughed and said, "Ah Xin, you're getting more and more like a big boss — cars like yours are rare on Hong Kong Island!"

Translation: "After Li Xin got out of the car, Gen Shu smiled and said, 'A Xin, you're getting more and more like a big boss's style; this car of yours is rarely seen in Gangdao!'"

Li Xin laughed and clasped his fists, saying, "Gen Shu, don't tease me — if you want it, just have someone let Big Silly know."

Translation: "Li Xin smiled and clasped his fists: 'Gen Shu, don't laugh at me; if you want it, just send someone to let Da Sha know.'"

Gen Shu waved his hands, laughing and scolding: "Get lost! If I dare ride in this car today, tomorrow the O‑Record officers will be inviting me for old‑people's tea!"

Translation: "Gen Shu quickly waved his hands, laughing and scolding: 'Get lost; if I dare sit in this car today, tomorrow the O Office will summon me for tea with the elders!'"

You think just anyone who mixes in the underworld can get as far as you?

Translation: "'You think anyone who mixes in the underworld can end up like you?'"

That's right — many underworld bigwigs aren't short of money; they just don't dare spend it openly, like the old Koon Brother!

Translation: "That's right; many big brothers in the underworld aren't short of money—they just don't dare spend it openly, like Kun Ge back then!"

Does Handsome Koon have no money?

Translation: "Is Jing Kun short of money?"

Yes, he's very rich!

Translation: "Yes, he's very rich!"

But back then he didn't dare spend it; even his residence was a tenement building.

Translation: "But back then he didn't dare spend, and even his place to live was a tong lau."

Nowadays he lives in a villa, drives a luxury car, and lives very comfortably.

Translation: "Now he lives in a villa, drives a luxury car, and lives very comfortably."

Li Xin turned, took the tea box from Ah Bu's hands, told the three of them to wait on the first floor, then went up to the second floor of the photo studio with Gen Shu.

Translation: "Li Xin turned around, took the tea box from A Bu's hands, told A Bu and the other two, 'Wait for me on the first floor,' then went up to the second floor of the photo studio with Gen Shu."

Chai Shu saw Li Xin coming up, stood, approached him, and said with a smile, "Ah Xin, if you have something to say, just call — why did you come in person?"

Translation: "Chai Shu saw Li Xin come up, rose to meet him, and said with a smile, 'A Xin, a phone call would suffice; why did you come in person?'"

Li Xin handed the tea to Chai Shu and said, "One doesn't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason; I've come today because I have a request."

Translation: "Li Xin handed the tea leaves to Chai Shu: 'One doesn't visit the Three Treasures Hall for nothing; I've come today with a request.'"

Making a call doesn't show sincerity; it's better for me to make the trip myself.

Translation: "'Making a call doesn't show sincerity; it's better for me to make the trip.'"

Chai Shu took the tea, pulled Li Xin to sit down, then smiled and said, "Ah Xin, given our relationship, no matter what it is, as long as you speak up, there's no problem."

Translation: "Chai Shu took the tea leaves, pulled Li Xin to sit down, then said with a smile, 'A Xin, given our relationship, no matter what it is, as long as you speak up, there's no problem.'"

Chai Shu handed the tea box to Gen Shu and said, "Ah Gen, brew a pot of good tea upstairs using this."

Translation: "Chai Shu handed the tea box to Gen Shu: 'A Gen, brew a pot of good tea and bring it up; just use this.'"

Li Xin took off his jacket, hung it on the chair back, then said, "Chai Shu, last year's Ao Island matter — you helped me connect with the Eagle Sauce Hongmen; this favor I owe you."

Translation: "Li Xin took off his coat, hung it on the chair back, then said, 'Chai Shu, regarding last year's Aodao matter, you helped me connect with the American Hongmen; this favor must be repaid.'"

I have a big deal I want to work on with them; you say hello and see what they think.

Translation: "'I have a big deal and want to partner with them; you say hello and see what they think.'"

Chai Shu pointed at Li Xin, laughing and scolding: "You little brat, you don't want to owe any favors at all! Do you really have to pay it back?"

Translation: "Chai Shu pointed at Li Xin, laughing and scolding: 'You little brat, you don't want to owe anyone a favor at all—do you really have to pay it back now?'"

That's right — if someone helps me, I have to show sincerity; otherwise, how will I get things done in the future?

Translation: "'That's right; since they helped me, I must show sincerity, otherwise how will I get anything done in the future?'"

Li Xin's saying that is just an excuse; the Eagle Sauce Hongmen is powerful, and handing the VCD matter to them would save a lot of trouble.

Translation: "Li Xin was just making an excuse; the American Hongmen has great influence, and handing the VCD matter to them would save a lot of trouble."

Ordinary people wouldn't dare provoke the Eagle Sauce Hongmen; even capable forces would think twice about whether it's worth it.

Translation: "Ordinary people wouldn't dare provoke the American Hongmen, and even capable forces would weigh whether it's worth it."

Chai Shu laughed and said, "Ah Xin, do you know which quality of yours people like most?"

Translation: "Chai Shu smiled: 'A Xin, do you know which of your traits wins people's favor the most?'"

Good‑looking?

Translation: "'Good looks?'"

Get lost!

Translation: "'Get lost!'"

You little brat, your methods are tough, but you do some things truly righteously!

Translation: "'You kid, your methods are harsh, but you do some things truly righteously!'"

Chai Shu sighed, "If you were a member of the Righteous Sea, I'd hand over the Dragon Head position to you, and I could retire from the underworld with peace of mind."

Translation: "Chai Shu sighed: 'If you were a member of the Righteous Sea, I'd hand over the Dragon Head position to you, and I could retire from the underworld with peace of mind.'"

Li Xin asked, puzzled, "Chai Shu, the Righteous Sea is doing well now — why would you think that?"

Translation: "Li Xin asked, puzzled: 'Chai Shu, the Righteous Sea is doing well now; why would you think that?'"

Gen Shu brought three cups of tea over to the two of them and gave each a cup.

Translation: "Gen Shu brought over three cups of tea and gave each of them one."

The interface said, "Ah Xin, Chai Brother has long wanted to quit the underworld and enjoy retirement, but the Righteous Sea currently has no one who can hold the banner, so this has been dragged on."

Translation: "He said: 'A Xin, Chai Ge has long wanted to retire and live out his years, but the Righteous Sea currently has no one who can hold up the banner, so this has been dragged out.'"

We're all old, lacking ambition and drive; besides, the major gangs are undergoing renewal, and there are already discordant voices within the Righteous Sea.

Translation: "'We're all old, lacking ambition and drive; moreover, the major societies are undergoing renewal, and the Righteous Sea already has discordant voices within.'"

They say Chai Brother is clinging to the Dragon Head position like Old Ghost Min with the 'Heng' character, refusing to let go.

Translation: "'They say Chai Ge is clinging to the Dragon Head position like Heng Zi Lao Gui Min, refusing to let go.'"

Damn!

Translation: "'Damn!'"

Li Xin sneered, "Even Old Ghost Min isn't worthy of being mentioned alongside Chai Shu — are all the Righteous Sea members idiots?"

Translation: "Li Xin sneered: 'Even Lao Gui Min isn't worthy of being mentioned alongside Chai Shu; are all the Righteous Sea members idiots?'"

Isn't the Righteous Sea's current status all thanks to Chai Shu's efforts?

Translation: "'The Righteous Sea's current status—isn't it all built by Chai Shu?'"

At its worst, the Righteous Sea had only a few hundred members left — all brought back by Chai Shu, Gen Shu, and those old-timers, knife by knife.

Translation: "At the Righteous Sea's worst, the society had only a few hundred left; it was Chai Shu leading Gen Shu and those old-timers, cutting their way back step by step."

Don't let those kind‑looking old fools fool you — they used to be ruthless!

Translation: "Don't look at those old men with kind faces now; they used to be ruthless!"

Chai Shu gave a bitter smile and said, "Ah Xin, you may think that, but others don't see it that way."

Translation: "Chai Shu gave a wry smile: 'A Xin, you may think that, but others don't see it that way!'"

It's just that my prestige is still okay; otherwise, the Righteous Sea would become the next River Diagram, with internal fragmentation.

Translation: "'It's just that my prestige still holds; otherwise, the Righteous Sea would become the next River Diagram, and its interior would fall apart!'"

Li Xin took a sip of tea, set down the cup, and said, "Chai Shu, among the Righteous Sea's Ten Heroes, only Ma Wong and Red Sister are doing well now."

Translation: "Li Xin took a sip of tea, set down the cup, then said: 'Chai Shu, among the Righteous Sea's Ten Heroes, only Ma Wang and Hong Jie are doing well now.'"

But Red Sister can't become Dragon Head; only Ma Wong can be chosen.

Translation: "'But Hong Jie can't be Dragon Head; only Ma Wang can be chosen.'"

Just hand it over to him; if he can't hold it up, that's their problem — why worry?

Translation: "'Just hand it over to him; if he can't hold it up, that's their problem—what are you worried about?'"

Chai Shu raised his hand and pointed to the 'Righteous Sea Hidden Dragon' sign, saying, "I've been out in the world since my early teens just for this sign."

Translation: "Chai Shu raised his hand and pointed at the 'Righteous Sea Hidden Dragon' sign: 'I've been out in the world since my teens, all for this sign.'"

Even if I step down and retire, I don't want it to gather dust!

Translation: "'Even if I step down to retire, I don't want it to gather dust!'"

Li Xin can understand this; these old‑timer gangsters are unlike Chiang Tian‑sheng — they have a strong sense of belonging to the group.

Translation: "Li Xin could understand this; those old-timers in the underworld are different from Jiang Tian Sheng—they have a strong sense of belonging to the society."

Li Xin immediately understood, looking at Chai Shu's bitter smile, and said, "Chai Shu, don't joke — I could never take over the Righteous Sea Hidden Dragon sign."

Translation: "Li Xin immediately understood, looking at Chai Shu's wry smile: 'Chai Shu, don't joke; I could never take over the Righteous Sea Hidden Dragon sign.'"

I haven't even taken over Hung Hing — how could I possibly take over the Righteous Sea?

Translation: "'I haven't even taken over Prosperity; how could I take over the Righteous Sea?'"

Besides, even though we're both Hongmen, rules are rules — how could an outsider like me take over the Righteous Sea?

Translation: "'Besides, even though we're both Hongmen, rules are rules—how could an outsider like me take over the Righteous Sea?'"

Chai Shu and Gen Shu exchanged a glance, then laughed and said, "Ah Xin, I'm not asking you to take over the Righteous Sea; I want the Righteous Sea to become a subsidiary of Hung Fat Mountain — what do you think?"

Translation: "Chai Shu and Gen Shu exchanged a glance, then Chai Shu smiled: 'A Xin, I'm not asking you to take over the Righteous Sea; I want the Righteous Sea to become a branch under Prosperity Development Mountain—what do you think?'"

Li Xin quickly waved his hands and refused, "Chai Shu, Hung Fat Mountain is just an empty shell — it can't support the Righteous Sea."

Translation: "Li Xin quickly waved his hands in refusal: 'Chai Shu, Prosperity Development Mountain is just an empty shell; it can't support the Righteous Sea.'"

Now the Number Gang and Hung Hing are nominally under Hung Fat Mountain, but that's just in name.

Translation: "'Now the Number Gang and Prosperity are nominally under Prosperity Development Mountain, but that's just in name.'"

Besides, the Righteous Sea belongs to the 'He Ho Tu' mountain head — switching to Hung Fat Mountain wouldn't be appropriate.

Translation: "'Furthermore, the Righteous Sea belongs to the Harmony Union Diagram mountain top; switching to Prosperity Development Mountain would be inappropriate.'"

Gen Shu said, "Ah Xin, you know what happened with Wo Kei; when the Righteous Sea was about to be wiped out, the River Diagram didn't help, and after that, the Righteous Sea was just the Righteous Sea."

Translation: "Gen Shu said: 'A Xin, you know what happened with He Ji; when the Righteous Sea faced extermination, the River Diagram didn't help, and after that, the Righteous Sea has just been the Righteous Sea.'"

We have nothing to do with the Wo Kei mountain head, and the Righteous Sea doesn't recognize it either!

Translation: "'Having no ties to the Harmony Union Diagram mountain top, we the Righteous Sea don't recognize it either!'"

Now you are the Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain; as long as our Righteous Sea joins Hongfa Mountain, from now on, our Righteous Sea's external name will be "Righteous Sea Hall", what are you still hesitating about?

Li Xin laughed angrily, "Gen Shu, what you say is easy, inside the Prosperity Gate mountain peak there are halls, but which mountain peak of Prosperity Gate has a hall as big as the Righteous Sea?"

I'll let your Righteous Sea enter the mountain gate, but what about the Number Gang and Prosperity?

Easy.

Chai Shu said face-to-face: "A Xin, the Number Gang basically doesn't need to be dealt with, even Ge Taizi can't move them, you're even less able!"

Those word piles of theirs, who still wants to use the name of Prosperity Mountain to come and go as they please?

He then smiled slightly, "As for Prosperity, your words should be more effective than Dragon Head, Jiang Tian Sheng will surely not oppose this."

His success today is all thanks to your efforts, A Xin.

Moreover, it's not about letting you join the society, but the society paying respects to the mountain gate.

What Chai Shu said is correct; this is similar to how some later companies affiliate.

All that's needed is a name!