Chapter 34: We Are All Successors

Jianguo's words made Li Xin feel as if he had crossed worlds, the barrier between the two worlds silently shattering.

Yeah!

We are all fine sons and daughters of the Zhonghua nation; then let them live a bit better.

In his previous life, Li Xin often argued online and was frequently scolded as a "loves-home thief!"

Not loving your own home, going out to adopt a godfather — is that considered right?

That makes no sense!

If one lacks ability, that's fine; but if one has ability, what's wrong with letting one's fellow countrymen live a bit better?

People's joys and sorrows are not shared, but there is a kind of person worthy of admiration by all sons and daughters of Huaxia: those who shoulder the nation's backbone — the soldiers.

If such a person forges the backbone for Huaxia, then all ordinary people who enjoy the nation's protection should respectfully pay their respects.

Li Xin is not a good person, nor can he become one; yet being able to do something within his power for the land that gave him birth and raised him, he cannot shirk his duty.

As for this land, he…….

Jianguo's remark, "No matter how good this place is, it's not my home," he doesn't really accept.

How is it not?

One must have the spirit of an owner! From childhood, the phrase he heard most often was, "We are all successors."

On Gangdao, he familiarizes himself in advance with the feeling of being a successor.

What's wrong?

I'm just asking, what's wrong?

Everything here is my home; the children eat a bit, drink a bit, take a bit, at whatever point...

What's wrong?

The next day,

After lunch, Li Xin sat in his office, lost in thought, when the phone rang; he picked it up and put it to his ear.

From the phone came the joyful voice of Sixth Uncle of Xi Gong: "A Xin, congratulations! You've become an elected councilor of the Xigongqu district of Gangdao's eighteen districts."

Has it started?

Li Xin asked.

It's already over!

Sixth Uncle replied.

In the 1982 Gangdao councilor reform, he caught the wind, and within four years he became Councilor Li.

Li Xin, who had just been aspiring to be a successor, didn't put down the phone all afternoon.

Mr. Jiang, how did you know I was elected as the Xigongqu councilor?

A Xin, what nonsense are you spouting?

Oh, I thought you knew; you didn't know I was elected as the Xigongqu councilor?.

One shuts down, then move on to the next.

Inspector Huang, how are you?

Got something or not? If not, you idiot, I'm busy!

You didn't know I was elected as the Xigongqu councilor? I thought you knew!

You... councilor?

Yeah!

Beep… beep… beep

Li Xin muttered:

Impolite!

Li Xin's current state is like seeing a fisherman catch a big fish—identical, with no difference.

Jianguo looked speechlessly at his own boss; it's been an afternoon already! Anyone he knows, he's been making harassing calls all afternoon.

Li Xin ignored Jianguo, saying, "This isn't a big deal; among the New Territories' local tyrants, who isn't a district councilor?"

But for him it's different; once he has this status, his future business back home can be described as impregnable.

Whenever Li Xin returns to his hometown now, relevant department personnel will receive him; this status depends on who uses it.

Gangdao councilors are divided into three types:

Elected councilors: eligible voters of local constituencies, through simple majority, elect the councilor of the district council constituency corresponding to their address.

Well, just having a lot of people is enough. (In that movie 'Gangster Chicken Selects the Thus line: Leader', the councilor Jin posing together in a group photo is an elected councilor, just that sorry figure.)

Natural councilors: usually the chairmen of the rural affairs committees in the nine districts of the New Territories, assuming office according to the nine New Territories district councils where the committees are located.

This is hereditary, cannot be elected.

Legislative Council councilors: this one is impressive; those who receive a salary from the Gangdao government are already considered to have entered the political threshold.

This is the turf of political families.

Time: 6 p. m.

Location: You Gu Qi Restaurant

At the entrance hung a banner reading, "Congratulations to Mr. Li Xin on his election as Xigongqu councilor, thank-you banquet."

Today Li Xin pulled out the big boss, Jiang Tian Sheng, to serve as the greeter.

Jiang Tian Sheng still had a welcoming red ribbon hanging on his chest, greeting guests from all directions with a beaming smile.

Chen Yao accompanied the triad leader, guiding the underworld Big Brothers, and from time to time answered guests' questions.

Those ugly Leaders were all tossed into private rooms by the triad leader, for fear they'd spoil the guests' appetites.

In the hall, Jimi, Flower Tongue, Handsome Kun, Big D, Crown Prince, and Boxing King Tai were greeting the crowd.

Host Ji Ge and Uncle Bo were livening up the atmosphere on stage, occasionally greeting acquaintances.

Tianhong suddenly came up to Li Xin and whispered a few words.

Li Xin strode toward the door, still greeting guests at each table, but upon reaching the doorway his expression changed—he sank into a grim look, murderous light flashing in his eyes, a killing intent he could not conceal.

Shoving aside the Prosperity underlings blocking the way, as Li Xin walked past them, a chorus of shouts of "Brother Xin!" rang in his ears.

He came up to Li Xian, stared into his eyes, and said:

"Li sir, if you don't give me an explanation today, I'll give you one."

His voice was low, filled with anger, as if it might explode at any moment.

Li Xian had no choice either!

Today was just unlucky—about to knock off work when he suddenly got a call reporting that gangs were gathering, with the heads of all major gangs present, as if a riot were about to break out.

And to make matters worse, Wan Chai is his jurisdiction!

Li Xian waved at his subordinates, telling them to step back, then pulled Li Xin aside.

Just about to knock off work, I don't know which bastard called the police, saying that a large crowd of gang members had gathered at the Gai Kee restaurant in Wan Chai, about to start a riot—what do you want me to do? Not show up? Tomorrow I'll be heading home to eat sweet potatoes!

Li Xian said helplessly.

Li Xin pointed at the banner hanging at the restaurant entrance and said firmly:

"Li sir, if anyone dares to mess up my plans today, I'll do nothing else afterward and fight him to the bitter end.

Whoever makes me feel uncomfortable for a moment, I'll make him suffer for life—no rest until death!"

Li Xian was also speechless; he hadn't gone in just because he saw that banner—who could he reason with?

A gangster, in a short time, became the owner of four companies including a film and cinema chain, even formed a group and became the chairman of the group company!

That's already outrageous!

Even more outrageous, he suddenly transformed into a district councilor of Xigongqu!

What else can be said?

What can he do?

He can't do anything, just stuck in the middle getting squeezed.

"Brother Xin, give me a way out! Otherwise I can't explain myself! I can choose not to go in, but I can't leave either—we can't just be stuck at the door, can we?

This call came at just the right time—when getting off work later, I couldn't find anyone, and we're stuck right at the correct moment.

This clearly someone wants to embarrass you, knowing they can't touch you, just to disgust you—what do you say?

Li Xian laid out everything, spreading his hands to show he was also helpless!

Only those two would use such means to disgust him—who else would be bored enough to provoke him?

Then let those two losers see if they can withstand Li Xin's fury.

He turned and waved at Tianhong, and when the latter came over, he ordered:

"Go to the nearby tea restaurant, clear it out, let the Sirs go eat a meal, have a cup of tea, and prepare some late-night snacks—just that."

After Tianhong left, Li Xin looked at Li Xian and said:

"Li sir, I, A Xin, always handle things steadily and won't cause you trouble; as for what comes after, I'll take care of it myself—do you think this works?"

"OK"