Chapter 429: Lao Huang's Big Brother

Li Xin clasped his hands toward Lao Huang: "Big Brother, I appreciate it! You know I won't do anything that harms heaven and reason or betrays my ancestors—at most I'll just skim a bit off those bastards, but I won't go too far."

Lao Huang took a sip of red wine, smiled, and asked: "A Xin, do you know what I like most about you?"

"Which point?"

"No matter what position you're in, you never forget who you are, and you haven't lost that bit of conscience—though it's small, you at least have it!"

Li Xin flew into a rage upon hearing this and retorted: "Damn! Just because you're my Big Brother doesn't mean you can slander me—I'll still sue you for defamation!"

Lao Huang pursed his lips, pointed at the door, and said: "Want me to introduce you to the Chief Justice? I know him well—better than you, who just brings gifts."

Li Xin!

Seeing Li Xin's expression, Lao Huang explained: "A Xin, do you really think that giving the Chief Justice some money and arranging a big show for him will make him wholeheartedly help you?"

Li Xin asked in surprise: "What? Isn't that enough?"

Lao Huang laughed and said: "A Xin, you should know how hard it is for a Chinese person to reach the position of Chief Justice—how could he be easily dragged into trouble by you?"

"This old fellow is also one of ours—he's just watching you monkey around!"

Li Xin's defenses shattered outright, and he snapped: "Fuck his grandpa—why not just say it straight? Why make me go through all this trouble?"

Lao Huang chuckled: "A Xin, if you want to drag him into trouble, he also wants to see your sincerity—what's wrong with that?"

Li Xin immediately tried to please him: "Big Brother, tell me—who else among the big shots is on our side?"

"It's almost New Year—I'd like to pay them a visit."

Lao Huang snapped: "Now you know to call me Big Brother?"

"Don't even think about that, A Xin—as long as you stay on the right path, when you run into trouble, plenty of people will help you."

"'Like-minded' isn't just something money can buy—keep going, Big Brother will show you the way; walk boldly, don't be afraid, I've got you!"

To say Li Xin wasn't moved would be a lie—since he met Lao Huang, the latter has been nothing but genuine toward him!

"Thanks, Big Brother!"

"Cut the talk!"

Lao Huang then recalled something and said to Li Xin: "A Xin, after the New Year, Yi Ge is going to retire—what do you think?"

"What ideas? Isn't Yi Ge supposed to go back to his hometown after retiring?"

Lao Huang shook his head and explained: "What would Yi Ge do back there?"

"He can't get into the Upper House, and he lacks the strength to enter the Lower House—his connections are all in Gangdao, so calling him a Gangdao resident isn't a problem."

If Li Xin still didn't grasp Lao Huang's meaning, he wouldn't have gotten to where he is today.

He grabbed Lao Huang and walked off, saying: "Come on, let me take you to Yi Ge to make an introduction—our Red Letter Group is expanding, and we need someone like him to help."

Lao Huang laughed: "You've got it!"

The Commissioner of Police, as the highest leader of the Gangdao Police, resides at No. 50 Ma Ge Sin Path on the island.

This residence is not only the workplace and home of the Commissioner of Police, but also symbolizes the authority of the Gangdao Police.

The Commissioner of Police's official car enjoys a special license plate numbered 1, further highlighting his unique status and position.

Yi Ge led the two into the study; from this you can see the relationship between Lao Huang and Yi Ge—this room isn't open to just anyone; if your connections aren't sufficient, don't even think about entering!

Yi Ge had someone bring coffee for the two, then asked: "Huang, Li, what brings you here?"

Lao Huang gave Li Xin a look, and Li Xin smiled: "Yi Ge, today I specifically had Chief Huang bring me here."

"Haven't you heard that Yi Ge is retiring? I rushed over to seek his wisdom—I'd like to invite him to stay temporarily at my little temple, if I'm so fortunate."

Yi Ge laughed and looked at Li Xin: "Li, Red Letter is no longer a little temple—in Gangdao it's a well‑known big group; being too modest is just pride."

"I moved to Gangdao with my parents when I was young, and I've come to regard this place as my homeland—my feelings for it run deeper than for my ancestral home."

"Even after retiring, I won't leave Gangdao—I've lived here for decades, and returning to my ancestral home would feel strange."

"Being able to invite me, this soon‑to‑retire old man, to Red Letter is an honor to me—I have no reason to refuse."

Li Xin nodded and said: "All right, let's leave it at that."

"After you retire, you definitely can't stay here— as an independent director of Red Letter, I'll arrange a company welfare flat for you on The Peak, though you know the supply is tight, so I can only have you temporarily stay in Repulse Bay."

Yi Ge waved his hand: "No need—just a temporary place in Repulse Bay will do; I've heard Xi Gong is nice these days, so I'll often stay there when I'm free."

Li Xin!

"What's up?"

"Nowadays Xi Gong isn't just famous in the underworld—even retired police officers want to go there for the excitement."

Seeing Li Xin somewhat puzzled, Yi Ge laughed and explained: "Li, I know Gangdao better than you—there are few secrets in it from my perspective."

"This isn't Yi Ge boasting; as the head of the police force, he has the standing to say that."

"I really admire your character—otherwise, even after retiring, I'd have plenty of people asking me to sit in as a consultant for their companies."

"You've never bullied ordinary civilians; you can greet the weak with a smile and draw your blade against the strong—you've got a true knight's spirit."

"As for the things you've done in the underworld, to me they're nothing at all—and as for that recent case, I don't see any problem with it."

"Got it!"

"Besides, Huang is my old subordinate—I have deep feelings for him, and I'd be happy to see him get promoted through this."

Yi Ge pointed at Lao Huang's chest: "Huang once took a bullet for me over ten years ago—he almost died!"

"Saying we share a bond forged in blood isn't an exaggeration—you're Huang's little brother, and Huang is my little brother, so we can consider ourselves kin."

"Because the police force differs from the underworld—it has a tradition, so there's no such thing as not recognizing someone across generations."

"Otherwise, that person wouldn't get far in the police force—and even if you don't return to the force, I'd still consider you one of us."

Li Xin was dumbstruck after hearing all that!

Just how much more is Lao Huang hiding?

Yi Ge being able to open his heart like this to him is definitely out of respect for Lao Huang—and also a statement.

That means he knows Li Xin well, approves of his character, and regards him as one of his own.

Old Huang chuckled, patting Li Xin on the shoulder, and said, "Silly kid! You think without a big brother's help, I could have risen this fast?"

"There are plenty of people with merit in the police force; what makes me able to rise up?"

He pointed at the big brother and said, "It's not that I have a good big brother!"