Chapter 346: with translation of chapter title

October 1, 1983.

In front of the Pointy Sand Spit Far East Club, it was extraordinarily lively, with banners hung all around, gongs and drums booming, and no firecrackers firing in unison.

The urban area prohibits fireworks, which is somewhat lacking in fun, not lively!

In 1982, the Hong Kong Government, to satisfy citizens' love for fireworks and continue cultural customs, decided on specific dates (such as Lunar New Year's Day).

Allowed centralized fireworks discharge in Victoria Harbour, but this practice was not permanent, and due to traffic and crowd issues, it was adjusted to the second day of Lunar New Year.

Although there are fireworks events, but because Hong Kong Island is a densely populated city with many buildings and people, setting off fireworks poses safety hazards, possibly causing casualties and fires.

Therefore, the Hong Kong Government adopts a cautious attitude toward such activities and has implemented a series of safety measures.

According to the law, illegally possessing or setting off fireworks and firecrackers may result in severe legal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

On this joyous occasion, there's no need to make things uncomfortable for oneself.

Li Xin, Jiang Tian Sheng, Li Yunfei, Huojianning, were at the door greeting guests.

Thus line 10 translation: "Li Xin, Jiang Tian Sheng, Li Yunfei, Huojianning, were at the door greeting guests."

"Liushu, how about saying you're my ageless friend! You're the first to arrive, really giving face to my A Xin."

Li Xin enthusiastically shook Shaolao Liu's hand, beaming with joy.

"If I don't come early to curry favor with you this media mogul, I'm afraid I'll have nothing to eat later!"

Hmm, you can tell, Shaolao Liu's tone carries a complaint.

Li Xin said with a smile: "Liushu, cooperation is still necessary; my acquiring Asia Television is also a fortunate coincidence."

"Besides, how does Asia Television compare to Television Broadcasts? It's far behind!"

Shaolao Liu glared at this guy and said: "You little brat, just speaking nicely, you dare say you won't later sabotage Television Broadcasts?"

Li Xin raised his palm and shouted in protest: "Liushu, look at you, you're so old, always judging a gentleman's belly with a petty heart; my A Xin is famous for being generous."

"If you don't believe me, ask Mr. Jiang, is my A Xin generous?"

Shaolao Liu opened his mouth to curse: "He's not even a thing; if people hadn't caused a bank run, you couldn't have taken over Asia Television."

Jiang Tian Sheng, even if scolded, still said happily: "Liushu, that's your fault; A Xin has shown me great kindness, I'm just helping him a little, isn't that appropriate?"

Shaolao Liu pointed at Li Xin and Jiang Tian Sheng and said: "You two are truly birds of a feather, rats in the same hole, not a single good thing among you."

Li Xin also solemnly clasped his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you, Liushu, for the praise."

"Is this praise for you?"

"Don't worry about these details; you old man, being the first to come, no matter what you say, you're praising me, I accept your goodwill."

Li Xin solemnly performed a salute for Liushu, without any perfunctoriness.

Liushu patted Li Xin's shoulder, said nothing more, and followed Li Yunfei into the club.

After Liushu entered, many notable figures from Hong Kong Island arrived one after another.

"Director Ho, don't go in yet, follow me to greet the guests."

Huojingliang glared at Li Xin and laughed while scolding: "You're also truly shameless, am I not a guest?"

Li Xin put his arm around his shoulder and said: "You're my half-friend, as you said; when a friend has trouble, won't you lend a hand?"

"Is that acceptable?"

"Uncle He, this is our own home, I won't stand on ceremony with you; Liushu has already arrived, please help me entertain the guests."

He Xin nodded, seeing that more and more people were coming, so he didn't linger at the entrance.

"Director Wang, thanks for coming; why didn't you bring Miss Wang?"

"Director Zhao, welcome, please come inside."

"Hey, Uncle Tong, honored to have your presence, my humble shop truly shines."

Shadan Tong patted Li Xin and laughed while scolding: "You little brat, although you're not a thing, speaking indirectly to insult me, but your conduct is still to my liking."

"All the invitations have been sent to me; if you don't come, you can't get away with it."

Li Xin clasped his hands and said: "Uncle Tong, no more talk, we'll see each other later on business, please go inside."

Huojingliang accompanied Uncle Tong inside, walking and muttering about Li Xin: "This brat, since the day I met him, has never acted like a person, really despicable!"

"Hmm, that's right, the first time I saw you, you taught me a poker game called Fight the Landlord, indeed not acting like a person!"

Li Xin paid no attention to what they said, continued greeting guests with a calm face and heart, as if it weren't him being talked about!

Li Xin looked at the Chief Justice's daughter Alice, getting out of the car.

He quickly asked: "Alice, how did you come here?"

Alice complained: "Li, you still say we're friends! Your business opened, why didn't you invite me?"

Li Xin smiled and explained: "Alice, everyone who came today are old folks, hardly any young people, I was afraid you'd be bored, so I didn't greet you."

Alice nodded: "Your reason passes, has your fiancée come?"

Li Xin said something to Jiang Tian Sheng, then led Alice inside: "She's here, inside entertaining guests; I'll introduce you to her later."

Li Xin saw He Qiong, pointed at Alice and introduced: "He Qiong, this is my friend Miss Alice, please entertain her; I still need to go out to receive guests."

After Li Xin left, Alice sized up He Qiong, then broke into a smile.

"Hello Miss He, I am Li's friend Alice, Constable Alice."

He Qiong's self-introduction originally had nothing much, but after adding Constable, it carries weight.

The institution with the greatest power in John Bull is parliament, which originated in John Bull and is the highest legislative and judicial body.

It consists of the monarch, the House of Lords (nobility) and the House of Commons (commoners).

The House of Commons is elected democratically; parliament holds legislative, financial, and oversight powers over the government, and is the supreme state power organ that actually holds real power.

Although the monarchy is formally the state's highest head, in practice parliament's power far exceeds that of the monarchy.

Including the power to ultimately decide the prime minister's selection, while the monarchy has never actually exercised this power.

Therefore, it can be clearly stated that the institution with the greatest power in John Bull is parliament.

And the Costas family carries great weight in the Upper House, and the current Chief Justice is a member of the Costas family.

Kaosite family clan chief, wearing a duke title on his head, in the Yuehanniu Kaosite family the influence is great.

Gangdao is a colony of Yuehanniu, He Qiong has some understanding of the influential families of Yuehanniu.

Under the eaves, one has to bow their head.

He Qiong showed a polite smile, "Welcome, Miss Ailis."

Ailis, however, did not follow convention, looking at He Qiong she said, "Miss He, your microexpression tells me you do not welcome me."

"You don't need to be wary of me; I and Li are just good friends, and nothing will happen between us."

"A one-night stand is nothing, but other things shouldn't be considered; there's no way, who let my identity not allow it!"