Chapter 52

Han Bin finally returned, bringing back the things Li Xin had long missed. Besides many patents needed for VCD development, there was also the Motorola cordless phone and the exclusive agency rights for Gangdao.

But we need to keep numbers etc. "VCD" stays as is. The cordless phone translates to "Motorola cordless phone" and the agency rights translate to "exclusive agency rights for Gangdao". Use the glossary: Gangdao.

That's the big brother (big boss). Actually that means "That's the big brother." In Hong Kong slang, the term refers to a big brother (boss) or a big mobile phone; it is a term for an early large cell phone. In this context, having just gotten a Motorola cordless phone, it is a "big brother." So the translation is "That's the big brother." We'll keep it as "That's the big brother."

Wen Shu's subordinates were very capable; all international patents have been registered, and the confidentiality period for technical patents is twenty years.

Li Xin held the documents, full of vigor, looking around proudly and arrogantly, looking down on everyone; everyone seemed like a little Karami. Actually that maybe a reference to a small character? We'll translate: "looking at everyone as if they were little Karami." We'll keep it as "little Karami."

These two million dollars were well spent!

This damn Motorola company didn't even treat Gangdao as a person!

The exclusive agency fee is one hundred thousand dollars per year; Han Bin signed for the longest contract term, ten years.

The transfer fees for those insignificant VCD patents added up to only one million dollars.

All dirt-cheap!

Han Bin saw Li Xin's state was a bit unstable, and hurriedly asked: "A Xin, are you okay?."

Note there is double period after question? We'll keep as is.

Li Xin put his arm around Han Bin's shoulder and said heroically: "Bin Bro, from now on I'll enjoy the good things, eat the spicy, and definitely won't forget you. Just wait for the yacht, the fresh models—of course, if you want a tomboy, that's fine too, I have no objection."

The genuine and pirated tapes have been duplicated; you can ship them to Southeast Asia. All the old Shaw Brothers movies and triad films are in large stock.

Open up the shipping, double the cost, everything else is yours—how about that? Brothers, feeling generous?

Han Bin laughed so hard he couldn't close his mouth, hypocritically asking: "A Xin, add a bit more? I'm embarrassed like this!."

Li Xin gave him a white eye at his insincere look.

"Then I'll add more?."

Han Bin immediately changed his tone, bumped Li Xin's shoulder with his shoulder, laughing: "A Xin, you're the chairman of this big conglomerate; do you still care about this little bit? Brother, I won't refuse."

Suddenly thinking of something, he hurriedly said: "A Xin, brothers settle accounts clearly; that two million dollars, you don't have to give it to me. My elder brother took advantage of you; I can't pretend I didn't see it. After the fact, feelings will be made up later."

Li Xin didn't refuse; it's not a big deal, not worth the back-and-forth.

After Han Bin left.

Li Xin called Wen Shu to thank him, and on the phone with Wen Shu's law firm, confirmed the legal advisor contract for the Hong Xin Group.

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After the Prosperity reshuffle, the first general assembly was convened again! This damn society holds meetings more often than a company!

Today, all the Leaders of Prosperity have come; those who can enter the main hall are just a few, the rest are chatting in the outer lobby.

Dragon Head—Jiang Tian Sheng

Second Route Marshal—Li Xin

Ritual Hall Master—Bo Shu

Tsim Sha Tsui Leader—Taizi

Yau Ma Tei Leader—Boxing King Tai

Mong Kok Leader—Jing Kun

Copper Gong Bay Leader—Jian Wang Hong

Central Leader—Da Fei

North Point Leader—Hui Gou

West Side Leader—Chui Shui Ji

Tsuen Wan Leader—Da D

Kwai Tsing Leader—Bin Ni Hu

Kowloon City Leader—Xi Yan

Tuen Mun Leader—Kong Long

Sham Shui Po Leader—Jing Ma

Sai Kung Leader—Hua She

Chai Wan Leader—Ma Wang Jian

Yes, no mistake, Ma Wang Jian of Chai Wan took the Leader position, making the number of Leaders change from odd to even.

Li Xin clearly understands why Dragon Head Jiang Tian Sheng did this; it's easy to understand: as long as he controls seven votes, Prosperity won't escape his control.

The final result will definitely go as he wishes.

Among these people, Tian Hong, Hua She, Da D, Jing Ma, Taizi, Quan Wang Tai, Hui Gou— their votes are definitely his.

If these people's votes don't support him, they'll all be scolded as white-eyed wolves; afterwards, who would want to play with you?.

Others having little thoughts is also useless.

Behind him, Li Xin and Bo Shu, these two humming and hah generals, are very steady.

Dragon Head Jiang Tian Sheng was full of vigor, looking at the fourteen Leaders, feeling countless emotions!

From competing with his brother Jiang Tian Yang for the Prosperity Dragon Head, he has never had a peaceful day; even sleeping requires one eye open, fearing he won't wake up at dawn!

After his brother Jiang Tian Yang lost the battle for the Prosperity Dragon Head, he gave his brother a large sum of money, sending him to Thailand, and did not carry out a massacre.

Upon becoming Dragon Head, to bring new blood to Prosperity and let the society develop better, he gave great benefits to the older generation uncles and hall masters, allowing them to enjoy their twilight years without being discarded; it can be said he was benevolent and righteous to the utmost.

Later, a series of events occurred, all proving that this Dragon Head Jiang Tian Sheng is far-sighted.

Until over a year ago, Taizi, A Xin joined the ranks, Prosperity's talents grew more and more, becoming increasingly prosperous.

Reforming the society's system, abolishing hall masters, establishing the Leader system, letting Prosperity thrive, at least ranking among the top five societies in Gangdao.

Later, A Xin helped Jing Kun take most of Mong Kok, letting him give up the fourth business, solving his biggest problem.

He also brought Da D from the United Alliance into Prosperity, making Prosperity even stronger, blazing through the Gangdao underworld.

Lastly, A Xin also helped him connect with Senior Superintendent Huang Bingyao; A Xin is simply Jiang Tian Sheng's lucky star.

Let his path to legitimacy become much clearer!

Thinking, thinking, how do I feel I've owed A Xin too much, eh?

Well, if there's a chance, we still need to give lucky star A Xin some compensation, otherwise we fear chilling people's hearts.

Just after taking office, he was forced to relinquish his position by that old silver coin of Victory Union's You Bo!

A Xin has contributed too much to the gang!

He even cares so much about clearing Jiang Tian Sheng's name that he's already planned the route!

No, can't think about it; if I think more, I'll immediately pass the dragon head position to him!

Three years, just three years; by then, if A Xin has even a slight thought of wanting the dragon head position, he will unhesitatingly hold up an umbrella for him, so no wind or rain will touch his head.

These are all what Jiang Tian Sheng owes A Xin.

Especially this recent 'using the venue to support troops' strategy, after he and A Yao repeatedly considered it, it's truly a brilliant idea, completely feasible—just that there aren't enough bar girls, so we need to have Jing Ma work harder.

By then, Prosperity's standing in the gang will be as stable as Mount Tai; no turmoil of the martial world will be able to blow on their heads.

As long as it's not thunder and rain from heaven!

How great!

This will save him a lot of trouble, allowing him to better finish the final split, so that he and his descendants can live openly in the sunlight, no longer fearing gossip.

Thinking this, he spoke loudly: 'We've all met before, no need for pleasantries.'

Ma Wang Jian and Hua She stood up, greeted everyone, and that counts as your leader's inauguration ceremony.

Then the two stood up and greeted the assembled leaders, especially Hua She, who was a bit excited; although he'd been in office for several days, he still felt like he was dreaming.

Unreal!

He's just a local gangster from Xi Gong, and it's only because he latched onto the Big Brother.

First he joined the grass‑shoe gang, not long after he became a leader, and it feels like a dream!

It's too fast to imagine.

He knows it's all because he's given face to Big Brother Xin Ge of the gate, that he can become a leader.

But... picking the right person is also Hua She Liu Hui's talent!

Look at those useless big brothers—they've all made it out to Gangdao, yet they haven't even snagged a leader position.

What good is being able to fight?

To get by in the world, you gotta see if the big brother has any real power!

I'm talking about you, Handsome Nan!

Next time we meet, you'll have to call yourself 'Hua She Ge'!

It's really so satisfying it makes you fly!!!