Chapter 396

A Rong, you've had smooth sailing since childhood; whatever you want to do, people will satisfy you; if you want to make a movie, a film crew will come looking for you.

But, is this your own ability? No!

They're only humoring you for my sake; without me backing you up behind you, who would pay you any attention?

Now I'm far away in Maple Leaf; I don't even know if my old face is still worth anything; after this incident, you need to learn a lesson.

Being righteous is fine, but you also need to keep your eyes open; don't reach out recklessly—the jianghu is full of danger, and you could drown at any moment.

Understood?

Big Brother Rong listened to Big Brother Ju's teachings, nodding somewhat sheepishly.

He replied, "Got it, Big Brother! From now on I'll focus on making movies and won't cause trouble for you."

Big Brother Ju sighed: "A Rong, I'm not afraid you'll cause me trouble; I'm afraid I won't be able to hold things together and you'll lose your life for nothing—if that happened, I couldn't face my benefactor in the afterlife."

Alright, I'll quickly contact the Gangdao side to see who can lend a hand.

While Big Brother Ju was looking for people, the Gangdao underworld was especially lively today.

Li Xin had spoken his piece during the day; by night, the Lien Ying influence in Yau Tsim Mong was gone, and the ones who took action were the Bearded Brave of the Number Gang.

This time no one blocked the door, and the Bearded Brave was still a bit unaccustomed.

With the strength of the Yi-character faction, they swept away those few small halls of Lien Ying without breaking a sweat, settling it in a single night.

This left all the societies baffled—the action wasn't by the Thus line: Prosperity but by the Number Gang; could the Number Gang have become a subordinate force of the Hongfa Mountain Lineage?

Then Big Understanding spoke up: "What's strange about that?"

Mr. Li is the Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain, and the Number Gang is also part of the Hongfa Mountain Lineage—so their intervention is perfectly reasonable.

Now Hongfa Mountain's strength is truly unfathomable—needless to say about the Thus line: Prosperity, the Number Gang now works for Mr. Li, and the stand-in chief of the Yi Sea is the head of Hongfa Mountain's Criminal Hall.

To say that Hongfa Mountain is the leader of the Hongmen in Gangdao poses no problem at all.

Indeed, this force is indeed terrifying; in Gangdao, nobody dares provoke Mr. Li!

The people beside Big Understanding also echoed his words, strongly agreeing with his view.

As for Lei Wei?

He was directly sent abroad to immigrate by the Bearded Brave; as for when he can show his face in Gangdao again, that depends on his luck!

If things go well, he'll be able to attend middle school in over a decade; if not, you'll see him on the dinner table in a few months.

Li Xin received He Xin's call; He Xin said over the phone, "A Xin, I owe Big Brother Ju a favor—can you help A Rong out with this?"

Li Xin rolled his eyes and said testily, "Today I let him off, tomorrow I let someone else off—do you think I'm a horse‑release guy?"

He Xin smiled and didn't mind Li Xin's tone: "A Xin, just this once, let's do it for A Qiong's sake—okay?"

Li Xin laughed in exasperation: "Uncle He, you really are a character—bringing out A Qiong just to repay a favor!"

Give me a straight answer.

You've said all that—how am I supposed to answer you?

Just like that!

Li Xin shifted the conversation, asking, "How's Old Fourth's wife doing?"

Get lost! You little punk, lacking any decorum—is that something you can say?

Li Xin hung up He Xin's phone and told Jianguo, "Jianguo, go to the pharmacy and get some medicine to reduce internal heat—that old ginger won't do you any good."

Jianguo heard that and was a little disappointed, spreading his hands: "No problem, boss—I'll handle it myself; pear water will do fine!"

Li Xin had just finished chatting idly with Jianguo when the phone rang again.

Hearing the voice on the phone, Li Xin smiled: "Big sister‑in‑law, are you all okay?"

Li Xin still holds this big sister‑in‑law in high regard, after all he's often drunk the soup she used to make.

The big sister‑in‑law laughed and replied, "Good, good! Little Jie is about to graduate, Little Hua has entered university—we're all doing well."

A Xin! I have something to tell you: just now a lawyer delivered a property deed to me—for a villa in Toronto's top‑rich district.

He said you had it sent over—is that true?

Li Xin immediately understood what was going on—Big Brother Ju really has connections; not only did he get He Xin to speak up

but he also sent a lining to the big sister‑in‑law, and the face‑giving was done perfectly; if Li Xin insisted on keeping it, the embarrassment would be on him.

He smiled and said, "Big sister‑in‑law, rest easy living there—it's also a gift from me; this is someone else's compensation."

It's perfect that you're in Toronto; leaving it empty would be a waste, so you might as well live there.

The big sister‑in‑law quickly refused: "A Xin! That's not okay—you've already left me extra money, enough for Little Jie to set up home and career; how could I take your things?"

Li Xin smiled and said, "Big sister‑in‑law, Brother Gang is my sworn big brother, you are my own sister‑in‑law, Little Jie and Little Hua are my nephew and niece—what I give you, you can keep without worry; I'm still fine now, but if I ever fall on hard times, I'll come to you for a meal."

Pah, pah, pah!

The big sister‑in‑law is a Gangdao native; finding these words inauspicious, she quickly drove the ill‑omened talk away.

"A Xin, don't talk nonsense—I know you're doing great now, with such a big conglomerate behind you, how could you fall on hard times?"

"From now on, don't say those unlucky things."

"A Xin, you're kind‑hearted; the Yellow Immortal will bless you, and Little Jie and Little Hua also said they'll come back to Gangdao to hang out with you when they have time!"

Li Xin quickly said, "Big sister‑in‑law, if you're not used to living in Maple Leaf, just return to Gangdao—I now have the ability to protect you."

"All those enemies of the Big Brother have been sent down to see him by me; now nobody dares to lay a hand on you—come back!"

The big sister‑in‑law laughed and said, "A Xin, we three are doing fine for now; we'll talk about this again after Little Hua graduates in a few years—if by then they want to return, we'll move back to Gangdao."

"Mm, okay, no rush—whenever you come back is fine; I'll get the villa ready for you, so Little Jie and the others will have a place to stay when they return to play."

Upon hearing Li Xin's words, the big sister‑in‑law's voice trembled slightly: "A Xin, thank you for your thoughtfulness!"

"That's only right!"

Li Xin hung up the phone and called Big Brother Rong, his tone gentle: "Rong Brother, the misunderstanding is past—let's meet for tea when you have time."

Upon hearing that, Big Brother Rong knew Big Brother Ju had pulled the strings.

He immediately replied: "No problem, Brother Xin, check your schedule."

"Fourth Brother's matter, what do you think?"

Li Xin chuckled: "What Fourth Brother? I don't even know who he is!"

"I said it's over, then let it be completely over—let him keep the taste of his wife and slowly savor it himself!"

"Brother Rong, then that's settled: if your film company needs a venue, go to Red Xin Film City—I'll give you a 10% discount."

"Elder Brother Rong hung up Li Xin's phone, sighing: If you don't clash with him, Li Xin truly has nothing to complain about in his conduct and deeds!"