Chapter 394

"Elder Brother Rong still has six sworn brothers and sisters; plus himself, that makes seven, the same number as the gourd babies." No Chinese.

Interpretation:... -> not Chinese, skip.

"We need to keep it concise but faithful..." -> English, skip.

Thus line: "Elder Brother Rong still has six sworn brothers and sisters; plus himself, that makes seven, exactly the same number as the gourd babies."

"The person Lei Wei is looking for is exactly the fourth brother among the seven sworn siblings." Good.

Translation: "And the person Lei Wei is looking for is precisely the fourth brother among the seven."

"At the start of the year, the fourth brother fought for several days on Aodao, racking up gambling debts of several million, with creditors coming to his home daily to collect." Good.

Translation: "At the beginning of the year, the fourth brother fought fiercely on Aodao for several days, racking up gambling debts of over ten million, and creditors came to his house every day to collect."

Aodao

"The fourth brother, caring about face, didn't want to borrow money from anyone; helplessly, his wife went to He Xin's door to repay his debt, clearing his ledger." Good.

Translation: "The fourth brother, concerned about saving face, was unwilling to borrow money from others; helpless, his wife went to He Xin's door to repay his debt, and the fourth brother's debt was wiped out."

He Xin

"Well, He Xin, that old coot, plays even more extravagantly than Li Xin!" Good.

Translation: "Heh, that old coot He Xin plays around even more than Li Xin does!"

old coot He Xin

"Li Xin never lays a hand on married women, but He Xin is ruthless and even loves to take other men's wives—who knows what it's like?" Good.

Translation: "Li Xin never lays a hand on married women, but He Xin is unrestrained and even loves to sample other men's wives—who knows what it's like?"

"When Lei Wei found the fourth brother, he was wearing a green gentleman's hat, standing tall like the Great Wall; even that little hat is quite fitting." Good.

Interpretation:... -> English, skip.

"\"Fourth Brother, are you busy? \"" We have quotes inside. That's fine; no Chinese.

Translation: "\"Fourth Brother, are you busy? \""

"When the fourth brother turned around and saw Lei Wei, a flash of embarrassment crossed his face." Good.

Translation: "When the fourth brother turned around and saw Lei Wei, a flash of embarrassment crossed his face."

"But it didn't interrupt the fourth brother's card game; he threw out the two tiles from his hand, which matched the color of his hat, like cucumbers, looking quite pleasant." Good.

Interpretation: "But it didn't interrupt the fourth brother's card game; he threw out his two-tile (maybe a pair of twos) from his hand, these two tiles are the same color as his hat, like cucumbers, looking quite pleasant."

But it didn't interrupt the fourth brother's card game; he threw out the two tiles from his hand, which are the same color as his hat, like cucumbers, looking quite pleasant.

"Seeing the fourth brother's opponent push forward his tiles and laugh loudly, saying, \"I win! \"" Good.

Translation: "Seeing the fourth brother's opponent push forward his tiles and laugh loudly, saying, \"I've won! \""

"\"Pure hand plus a self-drawn win—pay up, pay up now! \"" Good.

Translation: "\"All one suit plus a self-drawn win—pay up, hurry up and pay! \""

"Lei Wei pulled out a stack of Big Gold Bull from his pocket and threw it on the table: \"Fourth Brother's share is on me; the extra is for everyone to have tea. \"" Good.

Lei Wei pulled out a stack of Big Gold Bull from his pocket and threw it on the table: "Fourth Brother's share is on me; the extra is for everyone to have tea."

"The three men at the fourth brother's table clasped their fists at Lei Wei and said, \"Brother Wei, you're generous! \"" Good.

Translation: "The three others at the fourth brother's table clasped their fists toward Lei Wei: \"Brother Wei, you're generous! \""

"In Yau Tsim Mong, Lei Wei is also a familiar face; everyone knows his background." Good.

Translation: "In Yau Tsim Mong, Lei Wei is also a familiar face; everyone knows his background."

"The fourth brother had thought Lei Wei had come to collect a debt, but seeing him pay the bill left him completely bewildered." Good.

Translation: "The fourth brother still thought Lei Wei had come to collect a debt, but seeing him pay the bill left the fourth brother bewildered."

"Following Lei Wei to the car outside, the fourth brother said, \"Can I defer that amount by two installments? \"" Good.

Interpretation: "Following Lei Wei to the outside car, the fourth brother said: \"Can that amount be deferred for two installments? \""

"Lei Wei turned around, took a briefcase from the back seat, and placed it on the fourth brother's lap." Good.

Translation: "Lei Wei turned around, picked up a handbag from the back seat, and placed it on the fourth brother's lap."

"Then he said, \"Fourth Brother, give me a connection; that loan note and the two million in this bag are all yours. \"" Good.

Translation: "Then he said: \"Fourth Brother, help me make a connection; that loan note and the two million in this bag will then be yours. \""

"Although the fourth brother is a compulsive gambler, he's no fool; he knows that letting someone like Lei Wei sink money into this is no small thing, so he dares not agree lightly." Good

Translation: "Although the fourth brother is a degenerate gambler, he is absolutely not stupid; since someone like Lei Wei would go to such lengths, he dare not casually agree."

Translation: Don't let the fox's scheme fall through, or you'll just stir up trouble!

Interpretation: Possibly idiom:... -> English, skip.

Translation: The fourth brother pushed the bag back and said, "Mr. Lei, you'd better make things clear first; otherwise I wouldn't dare take this money."

Translation: "The fourth brother pushed the bag back and asked: \"Mr. Lei, you had better explain things clearly first; otherwise I dare not take this money. \""

Translation: Lei Wei then placed the bag in front of the fourth brother, smiling and said, "Fourth Brother, don't be so nervous; I just want to meet Elder Brother Rong through you—it's no trouble for you."

Translation: "Lei Wei placed the bag again in front of the fourth brother, smiling: \"Fourth Brother, don't be so nervous; I just want to meet Elder Brother Rong through you, which is a trivial matter for you. \""

Translation: "Acting as an intermediary and taking a tea fee is quite normal."

Translation: "\"Acting as an intermediary and taking a tea fee is quite normal. \""

Translation: "This tea fee is a bit too much!"

Translation: "\"That tea fee is rather high! \""

Translation: "It's worth it."

Translation: "\"It's worth it. \""

Translation: The fourth brother recalled that a while ago, his wife had seen that bastard He Xin, and after coming home, her underwear had changed color, leaving her feeling awkward.

Interpretation: "The fourth brother recalled that a while ago, his wife had seen that bastard He Xin, and when she came back, even her underwear had changed color, leaving him feeling uneasy." We'll translate: "The fourth brother thought back to a while ago, when his wife had seen that bastard He Xin; after returning, even her underwear had changed color, leaving him feeling uneasy."

Translation: If he had plenty of money, this wouldn't have happened; after a moment's hesitation, the fourth brother still accepted the bag.

Translation: "If he had plenty of money, this wouldn't have happened; after hesitating a bit, the fourth brother still accepted the handbag."

Translation: Da Ying Film and Television Company.

Translation: "Da Ying Film and Television Company." Actually... -> English, skip.

Translation: This company is located in Clear Water Bay, not far from Red Trust Media; after all, land here is cheap, and it's not far from Shaw Studios, with many film and television companies rooted here.

This company is located in Clear Water Bay, not far from Red Trust Media; after all, land here is cheap, and it's not far from Shaw Studios, with many film and television companies rooted here.

Translation: The fourth brother brought Lei Wei to Elder Brother Rong's office and found him there.

Translation: "The fourth brother brought Lei Wei to Elder Brother Rong's office and found him there."

Translation: Elder Brother Rong, with his striking appearance and ability, has achieved considerable success in the Hong Kong Island entertainment circle.

Elder Brother Rong, with his outstanding appearance and ability, has achieved considerable success in the Gangdao entertainment circle.

Translation: He stands over 1.8 meters tall, has a sturdy build, and wears his hair in a big pompadour.

Translation: "He is over 1.8 meters tall, of sturdy build, and wears his hair in a large pompadour."

Translation: Elder Brother Rong is the fourth eldest in his family, with two older brothers and one older sister.

Translation: "In his family, Elder Brother Rong is the fourth eldest, with two older brothers and one older sister."

Translation: In the early 1960s, at seventeen, he first starred in "Student Prince," launching his acting career and earning him the nickname "Student Prince."

Translation: "In the early 1960s, at seventeen, he first starred in \"Student Prince, \" thus beginning his acting career and earning the nickname \"Student Prince. \""

Translation: Elder Brother Rong is generous and hospitable, especially caring about face, but his sense of righteousness is genuine.

Translation: "Elder Brother Rong is generous and hospitable, especially caring about face, but his sense of righteousness is genuine."

Translation: Seeing the fourth brother bring Lei Wei in, he rose and poured each of them a cup of tea.

Translation: "Seeing the fourth brother bring Lei Wei in, he rose and poured each of them a cup of tea."

Translation: He asked the fourth brother, "Fourth Brother, what wind blows you here today?"

Translation: "He asked the fourth brother: \"Fourth Brother, what wind blows you here today? \""

Translation: Without waiting for the fourth brother to reply, he sank his face and continued, "Your fourth brother has troubles but never comes to see me—do you not regard me as a brother?"

Translation: "Without waiting for the fourth brother to reply, he continued with a sullen face: \"Your fourth brother has troubles but never comes to me—do you not see me as a brother? \""

Translation: The fourth brother awkwardly scratched his foot; in caring about face, he is just like Sixth Brother Elder Brother Rong, not wanting his brothers to see his embarrassed side.

Translation: "The fourth brother awkwardly scratched his foot; in terms of caring about face, he is just like Elder Brother Rong, the sixth brother, not wanting his brothers to see his embarrassed side."

Translation: So his wife went to He Xin to ease his embarrassment.

Translation: "Hence, his wife went to He Xin to ease his embarrassment."

Translation: His embarrassment was gone, but something else had appeared!

Translation: "His embarrassment was gone, but something else had appeared…"

Translation: The fourth brother rubbed his hands and said, "Sixth Brother, the fourth brother also cares about face—I'm not trying to bother you, am I?"

Interpretation: "The fourth brother rubbed his hands, saying: \"Old Six, Elder Brother Rong is also someone who cares about face; I'm not trying to bother you, am I? \""

The fourth brother rubbed his hands, saying: "Old Six, Elder Brother Rong also cares about face; I'm not trying to bother you, am I?"

Translation: Elder Brother Rong, seeing there was an outsider present, didn't press the matter further.

Translation: "Elder Brother Rong, seeing an outsider present, did not dwell on this matter."

Translation: Instead, he asked, "What brings you here today?"

Translation: "Instead, he asked: \"Then what brings you here today? \""

Translation: The fourth brother pointed to Lei Wei and said to Elder Brother Rong, "Sixth Brother, Mr. Lei wants to make a connection with you; I've brought him here—discuss the details among yourselves, I'll stay out of it."

Translation: "The fourth brother pointed at Lei Wei and said to Elder Brother Rong: \"Old Six, Mr. Lei wants to make a connection with you; I've brought him here, so you two can discuss the details—I'll stay out of it. \""

Translation: Elder Brother Rong, seeing the fourth brother's expression, knew he had taken some benefits; Elder Brother Rong didn't mind, having originally intended to give him a hand.

Translation: "Elder Brother Rong, seeing the fourth brother's expression, knew he had taken some benefits; Elder Brother Rong didn't mind, having originally intended to help him out."

Translation: Elder Brother Rong nodded and said to the fourth brother, "Fourth Brother, go about your business; I know A Wei, so you don't need to worry about the rest—I've got you covered."

A Wei

Thus line: "Elder Brother Rong nodded and said to the fourth brother: \"Fourth Brother, go about your business; I know A Wei, so you don't need to worry about the rest—I've got your back. \""

Translation: After the fourth brother left, Elder Brother Rong leaned back in his chair, at ease, with a cigar tucked in his hand.

After the fourth brother left, Elder Brother Rong leaned back in his chair, at ease, with a cigar tucked in his hand.

Translation: He exhaled the smoke, looking at Lei Wei and asked, "A Wei, we both walk the jianghu road; we've met a few times. You asked Fourth Brother to bridge the connection—is there something up?"

He exhaled the smoke, looking at Lei Wei and asked: "A Wei, we both walk the jianghu road; we've met a few times. You asked Fourth Brother to bridge the connection—is there something up?"

Translation: Lei Wei clasped his fists and then said, "Brother Rong, to pay respects and burn incense at the door, lacking a proper gift, I also feel embarrassed to speak up, right?"

Interpretation: Lei Wei clasped his fists and said: "\"Brother Rong, to pay respects and burn incense at the door, lacking a proper gift, I also feel embarrassed to speak up, right? \""

Lei Wei clasped his fists and then said: "Brother Rong, to pay respects and burn incense at the door, lacking a proper gift, I also feel embarrassed to speak up, right?"

Translation: "That's why I asked Fourth Brother to use his connection to come here to Brother Rong to pay homage to the true Buddha."

Translation: "\"So I therefore asked Fourth Brother to use his connections to come here to Brother Rong to pay homage to the true Buddha. \""

Translation: "Speak plainly."

Translation: "\"Just speak plainly. \""

Translation: Lei Wei dared not hide anything, laying out the full story of his conflict with Li Xin—Li Xin could put him in a life-or-death bind, and Elder Brother Rong is no pushover.

Translation: "Lei Wei dared not conceal anything, fully laying out how his conflict with Li Xin began; Li Xin could put him in a life-or-death bind, and Elder Brother Rong is no easy opponent either."

Translation: After hearing it, Elder Brother Rong didn't think it was a big deal; Immortal Trust just wants face—give him that and it's fine!

After hearing it, Elder Brother Rong didn't think it was a big deal; Immortal Trust just wants face—give him that and it's fine!

Translation: Although he isn't too familiar with Li Xin, having seen him a few times, he reckons that with his stall set up, Li Xin would at least give him some face.

Translation: "Although he isn't too close with Li Xin, having met him a few times, he reckons that if he sets up a table, Li Xin will at least give some face."

Translation: You see, caring too much about face is a bad thing—when people praise him a little, he dares to meddle in anything!

Translation: "You see, caring too much about face is not good; when others praise him a bit, he dares to meddle in anything!"

Translation: Tsim Sha Tsui Far East Club.

Translation: "Tsim Sha Tsui Far East Club."

Translation: Li Xin received an unexpected phone call; after listening to it.

Translation: "Li Xin received an unexpected phone call; after listening to it,"

Li Xin received an unexpected phone call; after listening to it,

He/she said casually: "Good, I'll give some face for your older brother Rong's sake, then we'll have the backbone to see."

After more than two hours, Li Xin finally arrived at Bay Having Backbone.

Li Xin hadn't been to this place for a while.

Bringing Jianguo and the five of them, they headed straight for the private room reserved by Big Brother Rong.

As Li Xin walked through the hall, various greetings sounded.

"Xin Ge!"

"Mr. Li!"

"Xin Ge!"

"Mr. Li!"

Those who call him Xin Ge are Li Xin's acquaintances; those who call him Mr. Li are people who know Li Xin, but Li Xin doesn't know them.

Li Xin greeted them, whether he knew them or not, Li Xin gave a response, just like handing out cigarettes—better to not give any than to leave anyone out.

This is hateful!

After Li Xin entered the private room, the jianghu people in the outer hall then began to make small talk.

Zhang Zihou, the head of the Kowloon City United Victory Gang, sighed to his subordinates: "That's what a big brother is—doing things indeed has both substance and face!"

"You see? You still have to make money; Mr. Li has money, so everyone has to be extremely respectful toward him!"

Li Xin's visit to You Gu Qi also made Zhang Zihou's desire to make money grow stronger...

Look at how this has blown up!