Chapter 407

Peng, peng

Uncle, Brother Xin, come out to eat!

With Officer Huang's knock, Li Xin and the two finally got up and left the study.

Li Xin was very at ease at Old Huang's house; as Sister-in-law Yao passed by with the braised big shrimp, he grabbed a shrimp whisker and tossed it into his mouth.

After spitting the shrimp heads into the trash, he gave Sister-in-law Yao a thumbs-up: "Sister-in-law, the taste is spot on!"

Sister-in-law Yao heard that and immediately beamed: "Just your sweet talk; if you like it, eat more, if it's not enough, Sister-in-law will make more fresh."

"It's still Sister-in-law who pities me!"

Old Huang's brows furrowed together as he pointed at Li Xin and scolded: "Punk, enough already! Do you have to be so embarrassing?"

Sister-in-law Yao gave him a sideways glance, looking at Old Huang and asked: "What do you mean? A Xin praises my cooking, and you're not happy?"

"Or are you saying you've had enough of my cooking?"

Li Xin didn't even wait for Old Huang to react before fanning the flames: "Sister-in-law, Big Brother just doesn't know what's good for him; even though he can enjoy this delicacy at home, he's still not satisfied!"

"How about this: I have a small villa in Tsim Sha Tsui; you can go live there and stop serving him!"

Old Huang nodded at Sister-in-law Yao, and she then agreed: "Fine, Sister-in-law won't stand on ceremony with you; I'll move over in a couple days."

Li Xin took a document from He Qiong's bag and handed it to Sister-in-law Yao: "Sister-in-law, this is your employment proof at Red Signal Group; these two villas are staff dormitories."

"I brought over two villas today; Big Brother will go to Kowloon for work after the New Year, so he'll stay in Tsim Sha Tsui, and keep the Repulse Bay one for when Big Brother transfers back to Gangdao—then it won't be too late."

Sister-in-law Yao hesitated: "A Xin, we're our own people; I won't stand on ceremony with you—just keeping the Tsim Sha Tsui one is fine, as long as we have enough to live in. Why do we need so many?"

Li Xin glanced at Old Huang, who then waved his hand at Sister-in-law Yao: "Accept it; take whatever A Xin gives you without hesitation—this is A Xin's intention. Given our relationship, even if it weren't just villas but even more, there'd be no problem."

That conversation from '82, now when Old Huang recalls it, it feels warm-hearted; even the younger brother could avenge him—this bit of money is nothing.

Chu Gangao stood aside watching, gaining a new understanding of the friendship between Director Huang and Xin brother—what kind of friendship is this?

Unfathomable!

Li Xin pulled out a chair, sat beside Old Huang, poured him a glass of red wine, then picked up the baijiu and filled his own glass.

Raising his cup, he said to those at the table: "Today is New Year's Day; everyone here is our own people—no pleasantries, cheers!"

Old Huang took a sip of red wine, cautiously glanced at Sister-in-law Yao, then kicked Li Xin under the table with his foot.

Li Xin asked bewilderedly: "What's up, Big Brother? Why did you kick me?"

Old Huang cursed in his heart: "Punk! Bastard! You wait!"

Sister-in-law Yao glared at Old Huang, got up, went to the liquor cabinet, poured him a cup of medicinal wine, and placed it before him.

Drink up!

Old Huang seemed to dread this cup of wine, giving Sister-in-law Yao an apologetic smile: "Today's such a happy day—maybe I shouldn't drink?"

It's up to you.

Sister-in-law Yao returned to her seat, picked up the communal chopsticks, and served He Qiong some vegetables: "A Qiong, don't mind them, eat more."

Thank you, Sister-in-law!

He Qiong took a bite of the braised big shrimp; it was indeed good, and A Xin's earlier praise wasn't exaggerated.

Li Xin and his two companions were drinking, while Sister-in-law Yao and her two companions were chatting about family matters.

Just a moment ago, Officer Huang addressed He Qiong as Miss He; now he calls her "Sister Qiong" with every word.

Li Xin smiled at He Qiong, a bit impressed—he'd managed to get the kid to change his address so quickly?

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes, when it was time to disperse, He Qiong took out a jewelry box from her bag and placed it in the kid's hand.

"Kid, this is a holiday gift from Sister-in-law; see if you like it."

The kid opened it and glanced: it was a stylish, imposing diamond brooch; he picked it up and held it against his chest.

Mm! Very fitting!

Imposing brooch matches a big chest—indeed, no complaints, it's quite eye‑catching.

Even Li Xin, a proper gentleman, couldn't help but glance twice more.

The kid put the brooch away, wrapped his arm around He Qiong's arm, and thanked: "Thank you, Sister Qiong; I really like it, you have great taste!"

He Qiong gave Li Xin a glance, then smiled at the kid: "As long as you like it, feel free to come find me to play whenever you're free."

The kid nodded: "Mm, I'll come find you when I have time—but you know, my job leaves little rest time."

He Qiong thought to herself: "The less time, the better!"

But she said aloud: "No problem; just let me know your schedule—I'm always free."

After Li Xin brought He Qiong downstairs, he told her: "A Qiong, wait for me in the car; I need to say a few things to A Ao."

Mm, you guys talk.

Li Xin took out a pack of Hua Zi cigarettes, gave one to A Ao, and said: "A Ao, what are your thoughts today?"

A Ao took a puff: "Brother Xin, thanks; I understand what you mean—I'll think more in my future work."

I'll also strengthen the foundation; this year we've indeed been a bit too eager for quick success, with so many cases, everyone needs to share the credit to go far—although the saying goes 'savage beasts walk alone,' that doesn't hold in the police force.

Li Xin patted his shoulder, said nothing more, turned, got into the car, and headed straight back to Villa No. 6 on the hilltop.

……

The next morning, Li Xin received a call from Qiuti.

"A Xin, the Tsar Jewelry Exhibition has sent an invitation; will you accompany me?"

Where is it being held?

Kempinski Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Li Xin hung up and immediately called Chen Chao: "A Chao, I got word that for this Tsar Jewelry Exhibition, the medical team is going to make a move—have the brothers equip themselves with heavy firepower."

"Boss, I know this news; it came from the T Country branch. A year ago, after you mentioned the medical team, I started paying attention to them—when they first entered Gangdao, I had people tail them."

Chen Chao then asked: "Boss, should we deal with them now?"

No need!

Li Xin said with a smile: "A Chao, if you can't come up with something, how can we show the professional level of our Hongxin Security?"

Those street thugs now avoid kidnapping Hongxin Security, and with the situation so chaotic, we need to cause some commotion.

Use this to give a heads-up to all outsiders; from now on, when they come to Gangdao to do business, they should keep their eyes peeled and not be too arrogant!

Understood!

Li Xin hung up the phone, then said to Jianguo: "Get the bulletproof vests ready; today we're going to have fun!"

Jianguo nodded and went straight to the underground armory.

Dachun asked excitedly: "Boss, is there any activity?"

It's no wonder Dachun is like that; for this warmonger, following Li Xin for over a year has been either not enjoyable or just fun.

He's practically growing mushrooms on him!

Hearing Li Xin tell Jianguo to prepare bulletproof vests, how could he not be excited?

The smell of gunpowder is his kind of romance, even more thrilling than horseback riding!