Chapter 337

Xi Gong stood as stable as Mount Tai, while Gangdao was in a frenzy of overflowing chaos.

Everywhere people were snatching up supplies; major malls, grain and oil shops seized the chance to fill their pockets to the brim.

On the shelves of malls and convenience stores, not even salt remained.

Merchants pursue profit; at this moment it was shown in full measure.

They didn't care how ordinary citizens fared, as long as they could make money for themselves.

Now more owners are putting their properties up for sale, fearing they'll be stuck with them, and the Red Signal intermediary company was packed.

As the person in charge, Wang Qian was also busy, sweating profusely; even Line: Jimi, who works at the headquarters, came over temporarily to take charge.

Line: Jimi looked at the documents in his hand and instructed Wang Qian beside him: "Good properties should still be kept in a few places; they can't all disappear from the paperwork. Do you know what to do?"

Wang Qian smiled and replied: "Manager Li, rest assured; I've already arranged several temporary workers, and if anything happens, they'll be the ones who lose the documents."

"Just fire them directly; these people all have driver's licenses and places to eat."

Line: Jimi nodded: "That's good; don't leave the brothers without a livelihood, making a living isn't easy."

Looking at the documents, Line: Jimi saw that behind Heng Lai Hotel there were two old-style tenement buildings for sale, large in area, and he immediately asked.

"With this location, how could anyone want to sell?"

Wang Qian took the document, examined it carefully, then said: "This owner has invested a lot of funds in the stock market; now he can't hold on, wants to sell quickly to plug the funding gap."

Line: Jimi directly pulled out this document, put it into his briefcase, and drove straight to the Repulse Bay villa.

Li Xin looked at the documents in his hand, smiling: "Line: Jimi, you've done this well; I was just worrying about not having enough space!"

"You've solved my worries; not bad, really not bad. Go to Da Sha's place and pick out a decent car—this is your reward."

Line: Jimi sat on the sofa, picked up the bottled water beside him, and took a big gulp.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, smiled and thanked: "Thank you, boss; although these are things I should do, I can't refuse your kindness, so I'll shamelessly accept."

Li Xin tapped Line: Jimi, laughing and scolding: "Learn something good from your sworn father; you used to be a fine young man, now what have you become?"

Line: Jimi laughed and denied: "Boss, I don't agree with that; my sworn father said that if you want to stay by the boss's side, you can't treat yourself as an outsider."

"'If you're not one of us, what gives you the right to give me an opportunity?'"

As a veteran player in the industry of flattery, Li Xin clearly understood the meaning behind Line: Jimi's words.

Even the private words his sworn father taught him, he spoke without reservation, just to show that Line: Jimi is wholeheartedly loyal to the boss.

Absolutely no second thoughts!

Li Xin nodded satisfactorily, smiling: "Line: Jimi, since you came to Red Signal, I've been very pleased with your attitude; not just learning superficially—this is rare!"

"Your progress over the past year or more, I've seen it all; today I give you this promise: if you have the ability, you can also enjoy the treatment of Manager Huo."

Line: Jimi is still young after all; hearing the boss's promise, his heart stirred with excitement; he knows very well Manager Huo's ability and treatment.

As for the boss's attitude toward Manager Huo, it can truly be said that trust has reached its utmost.

Now, among all the managers in Gangdao, who doesn't envy Manager Huo?

The best treatment, the highest autonomy, all of Red Signal Group's business—whatever Manager Huo says goes.

A word carries the weight of nine tripods!

Line: Jimi's expression solemn, he said gratefully: "Boss, without your appreciation, I, Line: Jimi, wouldn't be where I am today; perhaps I'd be like those street‑vendors peers, joining some gang as a thug."

"You know, in Gangdao wanting to survive, you can't avoid these things."

"As for me, Line: Jimi, I dare not say much else, but for you, boss, I can give my all."

"Without your guidance, boss, everything I now possess would be a castle in the air—shatter at a touch, and I lack the ability to hold onto it."

"Whoever tries to take away what I now have, I dare to fight them to the death."

"I came from the lowest rung, promoted by you, boss; therefore I cherish my present life more than others do."

This is Line: Jimi's inner thought; he often recalls, in the quiet of night, his past life vending on Line: Bolanjie Street.

Back then, he struggled desperately just to survive, worrying every day about his next meal; but now, everything is different.

He feels grateful for the opportunity the boss gave him, which let him escape his past predicament. Li Xin is not only his boss, but also his benefactor and elder brother.

Now Line: Jimi already has his own career and status.

He knows all this didn't come easily, so he cherishes his present life even more.

He works hard, constantly improving himself, hoping to repay the boss's trust and the kindness of his patronage.

In Line: Jimi's heart, the boss is a noble person in his life.

He will never forget the boss's kindness toward him; therefore he continually strives to become better.

Li Xin waved his hand, looking into Line: Jimi's eyes, and said: "Line: Jimi, don't say these things anymore; you should know how I rose to where I am."

"People's hearts change easily; I know this well. You work hard for me, I give you fitting returns—this is only natural."

"Let me speak bluntly: the kind of desperate effort isn't for you; with your puny arms and legs, who would you fight to the death with?"

Just then Line: Qiuti returned from outside; Li Xin pointed to the sky and bestowed grace.

He teased, saying: "It's not that I look down on you; you can't even withstand a single move under Xiao En's hands, yet you want to fight desperately for me?"

Xiao En followed behind Line: Qiuti; hearing Li Xin say that, he asked: "Brother Xin, who is this weakling? Even under my command they can't withstand a single move."

Xiao En came to Li Xin's side, looking at Line: Jimi opposite him.

He nodded seriously: "Mm, Brother Xin is right; Manager Li is indeed a bit thin—just look at his build, he's no good!"

Line: Qiuti patted her little head, laughing: "Xiao En, don't be overfamiliar; Line: Jimi's ability isn't in his martial skill."

"Those studying beside Hong Kong University are about to graduate, yet you, this girl, haven't even finished one course, and you still have the nerve to mock others?"

Xiao En put his arm around Line: Qiuti's shoulders and chuckled: "Oh! Sister Qiuti, you know, as soon as I look at those textbooks I want to sleep; I'm just not cut out for studying."

"You want me to finish the middle school curriculum? In this lifetime that's probably impossible!"

Tian Shou sat not far away, and it was rare for him to interject a remark.

"'Xiao En, sister‑in‑law means well too; when you have time you should still learn a bit more—girls are always fighting and killing, which isn't good.'"

Xiao En was very close to Tian Shou, giggling as they answered, "Harvest Brother, you still say I...! Have you graduated elementary school?"

I do have an elementary school graduation certificate; do you?

Tian Shou was at a loss for words; he indeed had no elementary school graduation certificate!!

Tian Shou looked at Li Xin, thinking, in a few days I'll have Big Brother get him one.