Chapter 339

Li Xin extends his right hand to Huo Bao's father-in-law, smiling and greeting: "Uncle Li, hello, I'm Li Xin, Huo Bao is my brother."

Translation: Li Xin extended his right hand to Huo Ba's father-in-law, smiling and greeting: "Hello, Uncle Li, I am Li Xin, Huo Ba is my brother."

Need to keep punctuation? We'll keep similar.

Uncle Li vigorously wipes his hand on his pants before shaking Li Xin's hand.

Translation: Uncle Li rubbed his hand hard on his trousers, then shook hands with Li Xin.

"Mr. Li, you're too polite! Just call me Old Li, I don't dare to be called uncle."

Translation: "Mr. Li, you're too polite! Just call me Old Li, I dare not be called Uncle."

He knows exactly who Li Xin is; as the owner of a tea restaurant, he is not unfamiliar with the underworld, indeed he is quite familiar.

Translation: He knew very well who Li Xin was; as the owner of a tea restaurant, he was not unfamiliar with the jianghu, even quite familiar.

He has to pay protection money every month!

Translation: They have to pay protection money every month!

The name "Divine Trust" is so well-known in Hong Kong Island's underworld that it's impossible not to have heard of it.

Translation: The name Immortal Trust is too well-known in Gangdao's jianghu; it's hard not to know it.

Although he has now retired from the underworld, his fame has grown even larger; upon seeing him, everyone addresses him as Mr. Li.

Translation: Although he has now retired from the jianghu, his fame has grown even larger; when people see him, they all address him as Mr. Li.

When Li Xin calls him "uncle," he truly dares not accept, the status gap is too great!

Translation: When Li Xin called him "Uncle," he really dared not accept; the status gap was too great!

Ordinary citizens of Hong Kong Island tend to favor and be friendly toward the wealthy.

Translation: Ordinary citizens of Gangdao have an affectionate and friendly attitude toward the wealthy.

Although Hong Kong Island suffers from a severe wealth gap, often called "real estate hegemony," ordinary citizens do not show hostility or enmity toward the rich.

Translation: Although Gangdao has a severe wealth gap, dubbed "real estate hegemony," ordinary citizens do not show hostility or enmity toward the rich.

On the contrary, admiration and approval make up the vast majority; this reflects respect for wealth, and in Hong Kong Island's society that laughs at poverty but not at prostitution, money is the measure of a person.

Translation: On the contrary, admiration and approval make up the vast majority; this is respect for wealth, and in Gangdao's society that laughs at poverty but not at prostitution, money is the standard by which a person is measured.

If one day ordinary citizens address Li Xin as "Brother Xin" instead of "Mr. Li," that would prove he has secured a place among Hong Kong Island's elite.

Translation: If one day ordinary citizens address Li Xin as "A Xin" instead of "Mr. Li," that would prove he has secured a place among Gangdao's elite.

It's quite amusing—Li Xin went from being called "Brother Xin" to "Mr. Li," and later people may call him back to "Brother Xin."

Translation: It's just that amusing—Li Xin went from being called A Xin to Mr. Li, and later people will call him back to A Xin.

However, the meanings they represent are completely different!

Translation: However, the meaning represented is completely different!

Li Xin shakes his head: "Uncle Li, you're joking—you're Huo Bao's father-in-law, I'm his boss; seniority shouldn't be confused by other factors, and family members don't speak for two families."

Translation: Li Xin shook his head: "Uncle Li, you're joking; you are Huo Ba's father-in-law, I am his Big Brother, seniority cannot be messed up by other factors—family doesn't speak two different ways."

Li Xin pulls out a chair, sits down, and tells Uncle Li: "Uncle Li, I think that since Huo Bao is getting married, as his boss I ought to give him a big gift."

Translation: Li Xin pulled out a chair and sat down, then said to Uncle Li: "Uncle Li, I think that since Huo Ba is getting married, as his Big Brother I ought to give him a big gift."

"Take a look at this young couple—where would be suitable for them to settle down?"

Translation: "Take a look at this young couple—where would be suitable for them to settle down?"

Huo Bao can't sit still, quickly says: "Boss, I'm living quite well in Sai Kung; our Red Signal Estate has good conditions, so there's no need to …."

Translation: Huo Ba couldn't sit still, hurriedly saying: "Big Brother, I live quite well in Xi Gong; our Red Trust Estate has good conditions, so there's no need to settle elsewhere…"

Li Xin glances at Huo Bao; seeing his boss's gaze, Huo Bao swallows the rest of his words.

Translation: Li Xin glanced at Huo Ba; seeing the look in Huo Ba's eyes toward the Big Brother, he swallowed the rest of his words.

Speaking up easily gets you beaten!

Translation: Speaking up easily gets you beaten!

He has experience with this; he's often been beaten for not reading the room.

Translation: He has experience with this; before, he often got beaten for being clueless.

Upon hearing Li Xin say that, Uncle Li feels increasingly pleased; it seems the prospective son-in-law holds a significant place in Li Xin's heart.

Translation: Upon hearing Li Xin say that, Uncle Li grew increasingly happy; it seemed the prospective son-in-law held a significant place in Li Xin's heart.

He quickly says: "Mr. Li, let them settle in Sai Kung; nowadays many people are moving there, it's a highly desirable place others would love to have."

Translation: He quickly said: "Mr. Li, let the young couple settle in Xi Gong; nowadays many people are rushing to Xi Gong, which is a great place others desperately seek."

"There's no need to settle in the urban area; living in Sai Kung is more comfortable than in the city."

Translation: "There's no need to settle in the urban area; now the urban area is less comfortable than living in Xi Gong."

Li Xin laughs: "Uncle Li, Xiao Yu works in Central; commuting back and forth wastes too much time—wouldn't it be better to rest a bit more?"

Translation: Li Xin laughed: "Uncle Li, Xiao Yu works in Central; commuting back and forth wastes too much time—wouldn't it be better to rest a bit more during that time?"

"I've decided on this—I'll give the young couple a home in Causeway Bay. You know, I may lack many things, but I never lack property; no need to be polite."

Translation: "I've decided on this: I'll give the young couple a home in Causeway Bay; you know, I lack nothing except houses—I have plenty, so no need to stand on ceremony."

"Besides housing, do you have any other requests?"

Translation: "Besides the house, see if there are any other requests."

Uncle Li quickly waves his hand: "Mr. Li, that's enough; any more would be excessive. We're quite satisfied with Huo Bao—he's honest—and we only hope he treats Xiao Yu better in the future."

Translation: Uncle Li hastily waved his hand: "Mr. Li, that's enough; any more would be excessive. We're very pleased with Huo Ba—this boy is honest; we only hope he treats Xiao Yu better in the future."

Li Xin nods and agrees: "You can rest assured—this kid is family-oriented; even if he has a temper, he won't take it out on his family, otherwise I'll break his leg."

Translation: Li Xin nodded and agreed: "You can rest assured on this point—Huo Ba is very family-oriented; even if he has a temper, he won't take it out on his family, otherwise I'll break his leg."

Huo Bao chuckles sheepishly: "Father-in-law, rest assured—I'm a rough guy, but marrying Xiao Yu is a blessing from eight lifetimes; if I mistreated her, that would be utterly ungrateful."

Translation: Huo Ba gave a foolish smile and said: "Father-in-law, rest assured—I'm a rough guy; being able to marry Xiao Yu is a blessing earned over eight lifetimes; if I treated her badly, that would be utterly ungrateful."

After glancing at Li Xin, he adds: "Besides, my boss is watching! If I dared to lose my temper at home, I'd surely get beaten."

Translation: After glancing at Li Xin, he added: "Besides, my Big Brother is watching! If I dared to lose my temper at home, I'd definitely get a beating!"

Uncle Li chuckles: "Huo Bao, there's no need to always indulge Xiao Yu; if she misbehaves, tell me and I'll educate her."

Translation: Uncle Li chuckled: "Huo Ba, there's no need to indulge Xiao Yu in everything; if she behaves unreasonably, tell me and I'll educate her."

Line: Qiuti sits beside Li Xin, smiling: "Uncle Li, Xiao Yu is genuinely nice; I've known her over a year, and she's always cheerful."

Translation: Qiuti sat beside Li Xin, smiling and said: "Uncle Li, this girl Xiao Yu is truly good; I've known her for over a year, and she's always laughing happily."

"It seems she has no worries in her heart; her mindset is truly good."

Translation: "It seems she has no worries in her heart; her mindset is genuinely good."

Uncle Li laughs and replies: "Indeed, that's true—she's been like this since childhood; her family never lacked food or clothing, and her upbringing has been quite good."

Translation: Uncle Li replied with a smile: "Mm, that's indeed true; this child has been like that since childhood, the family never lacks her food and clothing, and her upbringing is really not bad."

"The only downside is that she's a bit of a tomboy; growing up in the tea restaurant, she's been exposed to the underworld and is quite curious about it."

Translation: "The only downside is that she's a bit of a tomboy; having grown up immersed in the tea restaurant, she's very curious about the jianghu."

"When she was in elementary school, she even set up a kids' club in class, and the teacher called her to school for a scolding!"

Translation: "When she was in elementary school, she even set up a kids' club in class; the teacher found her at school and gave her a good scolding!"

"Haha!"

Translation: "Haha!"

"Hehe!"

Translation: "Hehe!"

Li Xin glances at Huo Bao; this silly fellow is also a fortunate one, having accidentally married a beautiful bride.

Translation: Li Xin glanced at Huo Ba; this silly fellow is also a fortunate person, having accidentally married a beautiful lady.

To hold a position at an accounting firm, Xiao Yu's ability is beyond doubt; if she weren't capable, she would have been kicked out long ago.

Translation: Being able to establish herself in an accounting firm, Xiao Yu's ability is unquestionable; if she lacked ability, she would have been kicked out long ago.

Hong Kong Island also values personal connections, but the recipients of such favors must have a strong family background.

Translation: Gangdao also values personal connections, but the recipients of such favors must have strength in their families.

As the daughter of a tea restaurant owner, the firm would not give her special treatment.

Translation: As the daughter of a tea restaurant owner, the firm would not give her special treatment.

Li Xin glances again at Line: Qiuti and asks: "How many years has Xiao Yu worked at the firm?"

Translation: Li Xin glanced again at Qiuti and asked: "How many years has Xiao Yu been at the firm?"

Huo Bao responds: "Boss, Xiao Yu will have completed two years by year‑end, and they say the firm will give her a raise next year."

Translation: Huo Ba interjected: "Big Brother, Xiao Yu will have completed two years of work by year-end; they say the firm will give her a raise next year!"

After speaking, his face still bears a proud expression.

Translation: After saying that, his face still bore a proud expression.

Li Xin looks at Uncle Li and asks: "Uncle Li, our Red Signal Group currently lacks talent like Xiao Yu—what do you think?"

Translation: Li Xin looked at Uncle Li and asked: "Uncle Li, our Red Trust Group currently lacks talent like Xiao Yu; what do you think?"

Uncle Li chuckles: "Mr. Li, I understand your point; given the current size of Red Signal Group, we certainly aren't missing one little girl—let the young couple discuss it themselves; I won't interfere."

Translation: Uncle Li chuckled: "Mr. Li, I understand your meaning; given the current scale of Red Trust Group, we certainly wouldn't lack a little girl like her—let the young couple research this themselves; I won't get involved."

Li Xin nods: "Alright, that's settled—later Xiao Yu will come to the company to assist me, and the couple can finish work at the same time, just like being beside Line: Qiuti."

Translation: Li Xin nodded: "All right, then it's settled—from now on Xiao Yu will come to the company to assist me; the couple's off-work hours can also match, just like being beside Qiuti."

…… (ellipsis) We need to translate the ellipsis as is? Probably just "……". Keep as is.

On the way back to the villa, Line: Qiuti says: "Ah Xin, what do you think about me leaving Red Signal Group to start my own firm?"

Translation: On the way back to the villa, Qiuti said: "A Xin, what do you think about me leaving the Red Trust Group and setting up my own firm?"

Li Xin places his hand on Line: Qiuti's shoulder and pinches her cheek.

Translation: Li Xin placed his hand on Qiuti's shoulder and pinched her cheek.

"Don't overthink it—A Jong won't stay long in Red Signal Building."

Translation: "Don't overthink it—A Qiong won't stay long in the Red Trust Building."

As the car passes by Zhonghuan Tsukamoto Building in Central, Li Xin points at it and says: "See? I've already reserved this place; if things go well, this building will bear the Li name."

Translation: The car happened to pass Central Zhongben Building; Li Xin pointed at the building and said: "See? I've already reserved this place; if things go well, this building will bear the Li surname."

Line: Qiuti swats his mischievous hand: "Ah Xin, the Tsukamoto Group is quite powerful; they won't sell the building, will they?"

Translation: Qiuti slapped his mischievous hand: "A Xin, the Zhongben Group is very strong; they won't sell the building, will they?"

"Jianguo, do you think this building will be sold?"

Translation: "Jianguo, do you think this building will be sold or not?"

"Yes, if the boss says he wants to buy, they'll have to sell."

Translation: "Yes, if the boss says he wants to buy, they must sell."

Jianguo has followed Li Xin for over a year; he now places blind trust in the boss—if the boss said the earth is square, he'd force himself to believe it.

Translation: Jianguo has followed Li Xin for over a year; he now has blind trust in the boss—if the boss says the earth is square, he will force himself to believe it.

This is die‑hard loyalty—even if Li Xin's words are wrong, he'll find a way to make them right, no matter how difficult!

Translation: This is die-hard loyalty; even if Li Xin's words are wrong, he will find a way to make that statement correct, no matter how difficult!

A Bu sat in the passenger seat, asking: "Boss, do you need me to do anything?"

Qiuti looked speechlessly at the two people in front—do they really have to be so exaggerated?

A Xin was just saying it casually, but those two are already about to fight!

Li Xin put his arm around Qiuti and laughed loudly, then said, "Qiuti, do you know what I'm most proud of?"

Qiuti replied uncertainly, "Founding the Red Letter Group?"

Wrong! It's that I have a bunch of brothers who would risk their lives for me; as long as they're still around, even if I lose some things, I still have a chance to turn things around.