Chapter 54: and then the title translation, then ===GLOSSARY=== and list

The two of them came up close.

Two people came up close. Could be "The two approached." Keep meaning: "The two came up close." We'll output: 【1】 The two came up close.

Li Xin glanced at him and saw he looked just like Long Wu! That bespectacled, effeminate guy—he knew exactly who he was; their standing in the gang goes without saying.

Li Xin looked and saw that this person resembled Long Wu a lot! The effeminate man wearing glasses, he also knew who he was; their status in the gang didn't need to be said. Need to keep meaning. Use glossary: Li Xin, Long Wu. So: 【2】 Li Xin took a look and thought, this guy looks just like Long Wu! That effeminate man with glasses—he also knew who he was; their standing in the gang goes without saying.

His hair was stuck in the tofu, he couldn't lift it.

His hair got stuck in the tofu and he couldn't lift it.

Not only now, but even in the future it's out of the question—you have to sit next to his nephew when you eat.

Not only now impossible, even later impossible! Even eating requires sitting at his nephew's side position. Use: 【4】 Not only is it impossible now, it will never be possible! Even when eating, he has to sit at his nephew's side.

Li Xin, Old Xu, Jiang Shu, and Fu Tou Jun were seated, yet they didn't even have the right to sit; if it weren't for the Xu name, they wouldn't even get a chance to see Li Xin.

Li Xin, Old Xu, Jiang Shu, and Fu Tou Jun were sitting; the four of them didn't even have the right to sit, and if it weren't for the Xu surname, they wouldn't even have been able to see Li Xin.

Fu Tou Jun sat beside Li Xin, put his arm around his shoulder, and pointed at the two young men: "Brother Xin, these two are the brothers of our Dragon Head; they've just started a film company, and from now on we need you, a bigwig in the film and TV industry, to give them a boost, help!"

Fu Tou Jun sat beside Li Xin, put his arm around his shoulder, and pointed at the two young men: "Xin bro, these two are brothers of our Dragon Head; they've just started a film company, and from now on we need you, a bigwig in the film and TV world, to give them a boost, help!"

Li Xin slapped Fu Tou Jun's arm, gave him an annoyed glare, and joked: "Brother Jun, I knew it—whenever I see you, nothing good happens. Last time I saw you, I damn well punctured your tire!"

Li Xin slapped Fu Tou Jun's arm away, gave him an annoyed glare, and laughed while scolding: "Jun bro, I knew it—whenever I see you, nothing good happens; last time I saw you, I damn well punctured your tire!" Need to keep exclamation. Use: 【7】 Li Xin slapped Fu Tou Jun's arm away, gave him an annoyed stare, and laughed while scolding: "Jun bro, I knew it—whenever I see you, nothing good happens; last time I saw you, I damn well punctured your tire!"

This time you see me, you're digging a hole for me again. What big shot? What are you granting me?

This time seeing you, you're digging a pit for me again—what big shot? What title did you give me? Use: 【8】 This time seeing you, you're digging a pit for me again—what big shot? What title did you bestow on me?

You loser just want to kill me with praise; if Jiahe, Universal, Golden Princess, and Silver all found out, they'd team up to beat me.

You loser, you're just trying to kill me with praise; if Jiahe, Universal, Golden Princess, and Silver all found out, they'd team up to beat me.

After saying that, he still punched Fu Tou Jun—you can tell they're pretty close.

After saying that, he still punched Fu Tou Jun; you can tell they're pretty close. Use: 【10】 After saying that, he still punched Fu Tou Jun—you can tell they're pretty close.

More than a year ago, Li Xin and Fu Tou Jun had several fights in Tsim Sha Tsui, exchanging blows many times—not hand‑to‑hand combat but using sneaky tripping moves—neither got the upper hand, and afterwards they could be considered friends.

Over a year ago, Li Xin and Fu Tou Jun fought several times in Tsim Sha Tsui; they exchanged blows many times, not hand-to-hand combat but using sneaky tactics and tripping, neither gained an advantage; after that, they could be considered friends. Use: 【11】 More than a year ago, Li Xin and Fu Tou Jun had fought several times in Tsim Sha Tsui; they clashed many times, not in hand-to-hand combat but with sneaky moves and tripping, neither gaining an edge; after that, they could be considered friends.

Back then, Li Xin wanted to kill him; this guy wasn't any good either, they fought a few times over the number four spot, and ended up developing some camaraderie.

Back then, Li Xin wanted to kill him; this guy wasn't any good either, playing with the number four, after a few fights they actually developed some camaraderie. Use: 【12】 Back then, Li Xin wanted to kill him; this guy wasn't any good either, involved with the number four, but after a few fights they actually struck up some friendship.

Later they drank, and Fu Tou Jun said something that changed Li Xin's impression: "If I don't do it, I'll be dead tomorrow; a person in the jianghu has no control over his own fate!"

Later they drank, and Fu Tou Jun said something that changed Li Xin's impression: "If I don't do this, I'll be dead tomorrow; a person in the underworld has no control over his own fate!"

He looks a lot like Leng Kwan, has plenty of enemies, and the Union Victory gang is always out to get him.

He resembles Leng Kwan; he has too many enemies, and the Union Victory gang constantly wants his life. Use: 【14】 He looks a lot like Leng Kwan; he has too many enemies, and the Union Victory gang is always out to get him.

From then on, Li Xin's perspective shifted—he refuses to label anyone.

Thus from then on, Li Xin's outlook changed; he won't label anyone anymore. Use: 【15】 So from then on, Li Xin's outlook changed; he won't label anyone anymore.

He's no saint; the world is full of injustice. Who is Li Xin? Can he handle it? Should he handle it?

He's not a saint; there's too much injustice in the world—who is Li Xin? Can he manage it all? Should he even try? Use: 【16】 He's not a saint; there's too much injustice in the world—who is Li Xin? Can he even handle it all? Should he even try?

Now his belief is: if he makes it, he wants his hometown to live better; his blood brothers have suffered too much. Poverty? It's impossible—he won't be poor in this lifetime.

Now his view is: if he succeeds, let his hometown live better, his blood brothers suffer too much; if he fails, poverty is impossible—he'll never be poor in this lifetime! Use: 【17】 Now his view is: if he succeeds, let his hometown live better, his blood brothers suffer too much; if he fails, poverty is out of the question—he'll never be poor in this lifetime!

No one could forget their hometown even over two lifetimes—that's where their roots lie.

A person could never forget his hometown in two lifetimes; that's where his "roots" lie. Use: 【18】 A person could never forget his hometown in two lifetimes; that's where his "roots" lie.

I can't stand to look at it any longer—I'll just kill you. Now he has the power to do so.

I can't stand to look any longer—I'll just kill you; now he has the strength to do so. Use: 【19】 I can't stand to look any longer—I'll just kill you; now he has the strength to do so.

He glanced at the two young men, then gave Old Xu a look.

He glanced at the two young men, then at Old Xu. Use: 【20】 He glanced at the two young men, then at Old Xu.

Then he said, "Mr. Xu, let's find a private room to talk."

Only then did he speak: "Mr. Xu, let's find a private room to talk." Use: 【21】 Only then did he speak: "Mr. Xu, let's find a private room to talk."

Six people entered the private room; Old Xu looked at Li Xin and said, "A Xin, you and A Jun are friends, so you're our Xin Ji's friend—speak up with any conditions, you call the shots on everything."

Six people arrived at the private room; Old Xu looked at Li Xin and said: "A Xin, you and A Jun are friends, so you're a friend of our Xin Ji—speak up with any conditions, you call the shots on everything."

Old Xu is impressive!

Old Xu is formidable! Use: 【23】 Old Xu is formidable!

A few words were enough to rile him up… but… who is this Li legislator?

Just a few words lifted him up, but… who is Councilor Li? Use glossary: Councilor Li. So: 【24】 Just a few words lifted him up, but… who is Councilor Li?

Once his identity changes, he becomes invincible.

Once his identity changes, he becomes invincible. Use: 【25】 Once his identity changes, he becomes invincible.

"Mr. Xu, from now on your Xin Ji's films will be shown on the Red Signal cinema line; however much box office you say counts, as long as it's not outrageous, and you assign an accountant."

"Mr. Xu, from now on your Xin Ji's films will be screened on the Red Signal cinema line; however much box office you say counts, as long as it's not outrageous, and you assign an accountant."

No matter the box office, you handle the taxes; I want ten percent—I don't care about that—but… the leaders of Prosperity get eight percent.

No matter the box office, you handle the taxes; I want ten percent, I don't care about that, but… the leaders of Prosperity get eight percent.

If I gave you eight percent, you wouldn't dare take it—after all, the cinema line is mine.

If I gave you eight percent, you wouldn't dare take it, after all the cinema line is mine. Use: 【28】 If I gave you eight percent, you wouldn't dare take it, after all the cinema line is mine.

Am I right, Mr. Xu?

"Am I right? Mr. Xu!" Use: 【29】 "Am I right? Mr. Xu!"

Old Xu clapped and laughed heartily: "A Xin, whenever you need our Xin Ji in the future, just speak up; I don't care about Prosperity, but when you speak up you'll definitely have face—and if you want a few streets, I'll clear them for you right away, hands over."

Old Xu clapped and laughed heartily: "A Xin, whenever you need our Xin Ji in the future, just speak up—I won't meddle with Prosperity; when you speak, you'll certainly have face; if you want a few streets, I'll clear them right away and hand them over." Use glossary: A Xin, Xin Ji, Prosperity. So: 【30】 Old Xu clapped and laughed heartily: "A Xin, whenever you need our Xin Ji in the future, just speak up—I won't meddle with Prosperity; when you speak, you'll certainly have face; if you want a few streets, I'll clear them right away and hand them over."

Jiang Shu laughed and teased: "A Xin, people in the jianghu used to say you're hard to deal with, a ghost‑seeking sorrow type; A Jun also said you don't follow rules, you'll use any dirty trick to win, stopping at nothing, utterly shameless."

Jiang Shu laughed and teased: "A Xin, people in the underworld used to say you're hard to deal with, a ghost-seeing sorrow type; A Jun also said you don't follow rules, use any sneaky trick, to win you'll stop at nothing, shameless!"

How come today is different from what I know?

How come today it's different from what I know? Use: 【32】 How come today it's different from what I know?

Li Xin felt no shame—only pride—as he laughed: "Back then I just wanted to kill Brother Jun, no matter what tactics; but this guy is slippery, I couldn't handle him, and ultimately, more damn shameful, we ended up as friends! This is truly damn ridiculous."

Li Xin felt no shame, rather pride, laughing: "Back then I just wanted to kill Jun bro, no matter what tactics; but this guy is slippery, I couldn't handle him, and ultimately, more damn shameful, we became friends! This is truly damn ridiculous!" Use: 【33】 Li Xin felt no shame, rather pride, laughing: "Back then I just wanted to kill Jun bro, no matter what tactics; but this guy is slippery, I couldn't handle him, and ultimately, more damn shameful, we became friends! This is truly damn ridiculous!"

Old Xu interjected: "This is heroes admiring heroes; you two are top figures in the jianghu, becoming friends is only natural—this is a fine tale of the jianghu."

Old Xu interjected: "This is heroes admiring heroes; you two are top figures in the underworld, becoming friends is only natural—this is a fine tale of the underworld."

Li Xin glanced at Fu Tou Jun and scoffed: "Just him? Still a hero? Even to spar with a small fry like me, you have to resort to sneaky tricks—is that what a hero is?"

Li Xin glanced at Fu Tou Jun and said disdainfully: "Him? Still a hero? Even to spar with a small fry like me, he has to resort to sneaky tricks—is that what a hero is?" Use: 【35】 Li Xin glanced at Fu Tou Jun and said disdainfully: "Him? Still a hero? Even to spar with a small fry like me, he has to resort to sneaky tricks—is that what a hero is?"

Fu Tou Jun didn't hold back either, laughing and scolding: "You loser, still have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you stirring up dark winds in Tsim Dong and lighting ghost fires, just relying on that prince to hold those three streets? Dream on!"

Fu Tou Jun didn't hold back either, laughing and scolding: "You loser, still have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you stirring up dark winds and lighting ghost fires in Tsim Dong, just relying on the Prince to hold those three streets? Dream on!" Use: 【36】 Fu Tou Jun didn't hold back either, laughing and scolding: "You loser, still have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you stirring up dark winds and lighting ghost fires in Tsim Dong, just relying on the Prince to hold those three streets? Dream on!"

Li Xin really laughed, happily; the prince being able to hold his turf in Tsim Sha Tsui is partly due to his fighting ability, but also because of his omnipresent sneaky tactics.

Li Xin really laughed, happily; the Prince can hold his ground in Tsim Sha Tsui—partly because he can fight, but also because of his omnipresent sneaky tactics. Use: 【37】 Li Xin really laughed, happily; the Prince can hold his ground in Tsim Sha Tsui—partly because he can fight, but also because of his omnipresent sneaky tactics.

He'd steal their supply trucks, drug them to give them diarrhea; if they dared to go out, Li Xin would lurk behind to ambush—not even fighting, just harassing them; if they dared to muster a large force, Sir Huang would immediately step in.

Stealing their supply trucks, drugging them to give them diarrhea; if they dare go out, Li Xin lies in ambush behind them, not even fighting—just harassing you; if they dare muster a large force, Sir Huang steps in immediately to intervene. Use: 【38】 Stealing their supply trucks, drugging them to give them diarrhea; if they dare go out, Li Xin lies in ambush behind them, not even fighting—just harassing you; if they dare muster a large force, Sir Huang steps in immediately to intervene.

Sir Huang's excuses are always ready‑made; a full‑scale war between the two top gangs would be too destructive—small‑scale is okay, large‑scale is not.

Sir Huang's excuses are always ready-made; when two top gangs go to war, the destruction is too great—small scale is okay, large scale is not. Use: 【39】 Sir Huang's excuses are always ready-made; when two top gangs go to war, the destruction is too great—small scale is okay, large scale is not.

Moreover, he spread rumors in Yau Tsim Mong, saying that Xin Ji wants to take over Yau Tsim Mong.

Also spreading rumors in Yau Tsim Mong, saying Xin Ji wants to unify Yau Tsim Mong. Use: 【40】 Also spreading rumors in Yau Tsim Mong, saying Xin Ji wants to unify Yau Tsim Mong.

A bunch of gangs came out to trip up Xin Ji—really pulling at their pants!

A bunch of gangs came out to trip up Xin Ji! They really tried to pull down their pants. Use: 【41】 A bunch of gangs came out to trip up Xin Ji! They really tried to pull down their pants.

Nobody would think that a war between two gangs is just between those two gangs, right?

Nobody would think a war between two gangs is just between those two gangs, right? Use: 【42】 Nobody would think a war between two gangs is just between those two gangs, right?

No, anyone with a stake will get involved—it just depends on how.

No, anyone with a stake will get involved—it just depends on the method used. Use: 【43】 No, anyone with a stake will get involved—it just depends on the method used.

Simple, effective, fast‑acting—why make it so complicated?

Simple, effective, fast-acting—why make it so complicated? Use: 【44】 Simple, effective, fast-acting—why make it so complicated?

Never mind the means; the prince having three streets in Tsim Sha Tsui is enough.

Never mind the means; the Prince having three streets in Tsim Sha Tsui is enough. Use: 【45】 Never mind the means; the Prince having three streets in Tsim Sha Tsui is enough.

Inside the room were six people—four seated, two standing—all laughing until they doubled over.

Inside the room, six people—four seated, two standing—were laughing till they bent forward and backward. Use: 【46】 Inside the room, six people—four seated, two standing—were laughing till they bent forward and backward.

Jiang Shu laughed until tears came out, saying: "No wonder people say you're a ghost‑seeking sorrow; who wouldn't worry seeing these tactics?"

Jiang Shu's eyes teared up from laughing, and he joked: "No wonder people say you're a ghost-seeing sorrow; who wouldn't worry seeing these tactics?" Use: 【47】 Jiang Shu's eyes teared up from laughing, and he joked: "No wonder people say you're a ghost-seeing sorrow; who wouldn't worry seeing these tactics?"

This is too nasty!

This is too nasty! Use: 【48】 This is too nasty!

After that, A Jun never brought it up again, just saying: "The prince has the right to hang out in Tsim Sha Tsui; if he didn't make it, that's the kind of qualification he has! You've really got it, A Xin!"

After that, A Jun never mentioned it again, just saying: "The Prince has the qualifications to hang out in Tsim Sha Tsui; if he didn't make it, that's the qualification! You're something, A Xin!" Use: 【49】 After that, A Jun never mentioned it again, just saying: "The Prince has the qualifications to hang out in Tsim Sha Tsui; if he didn't make it, that's the qualification! You're something, A Xin!"

Today Li Xin is in a good mood; a big gang gave him money and set up a stage for him to perform operas; from now on in the film and TV industry, nobody dares to play dirty tricks against him.

Today Li Xin is in a great mood; a big gang gave him money, set up a stage for him to perform opera; from now on in the film and TV world, nobody dares to play dirty tricks against him. Use: 【50】 Today Li Xin is in a great mood; a big gang gave him money, set up a stage for him to perform opera; from now on in the film and TV world, nobody dares to play dirty tricks against him.

Using a little benefit, he tied up a big gang and made a killing.

Using a little benefit to bind a big gang, he's rolling in profit. Use: 【51】 Using a little benefit to bind a big gang, he's rolling in profit.

When they came in, they didn't dare to have any ideas about his subsidiary companies; they all know the background, they all know the stakes—mutually beneficial matters, nobody would overturn the table.

When they came in, they didn't dare have any designs on his subsidiary companies; they know the score, they know the stakes—mutual benefit means nobody will overturn the table. Use: 【52】 When they came in, they didn't dare have any designs on his subsidiary companies; they know the score, they know the stakes—mutual benefit means nobody will overturn the table.

Because he and Xin Ji want different things.

Because he and Xin Ji want different things. Use: 【53】 Because he and Xin Ji want different things.

Li Xin suddenly thought of something: that old silver coin of the camel, which had tricked him at the fireworks fair.

Li Xin suddenly thought of something: that old silver coin of Camel's had screwed him over at the fireworks fair. Use: 【54】 Li Xin suddenly thought of something: that old silver coin of Camel's had screwed him over at the fireworks fair.

Coincidentally, Xin Ji is now expanding into the New Territories; it's a great opportunity—if he misses this, he'd be letting down the nickname "Ghost‑Seeing Sorrow".

It's perfect now that Xin Ji is expanding into the New Territories—great opportunity; if he misses this, he'd be letting down the nickname "Ghost-Seeing Sorrow". Use: 【55】 It's perfect now that Xin Ji is expanding into the New Territories—great opportunity; if he misses this, he'd be letting down the nickname "Ghost-Seeing Sorrow".

He directly asked: "Mr. Xu, I hear your Xin Ji isn't doing well in the New Territories?"

He directly asked: "Mr. Xu, I heard your Xin Ji isn't doing well in the New Territories?" Use: 【56】 He directly asked: "Mr. Xu, I heard your Xin Ji isn't doing well in the New Territories?"

Old Xu's face also looked bad as he resentfully said: "That camel‑asshole tricked us at the fireworks fair; if we don't win back this venue, where can we put the face of our Xin Ji?"

Old Xu's face also looked bad; he said resentfully: "That loser Camel screwed us over at the fireworks fair; if we don't win this venue back, where can we put the face of our Xin Ji?" Use: 【57】 Old Xu's face also looked bad; he said resentfully: "That loser Camel screwed us over at the fireworks fair; if we don't win this venue back, where can we put the face of our Xin Ji?"

Li Xin laughed; today really is a good day, everything he had in mind can come true.

Li Xin laughed; today really is a good day, everything he has in mind can come true. Use: 【58】 Li Xin laughed; today really is a good day, everything he has in mind can come true.

He's almost about to sing it out!

He's almost about to burst into song! Use: 【59】 He's almost about to burst into song!

They were about to burst out laughing inside, but their face didn't look good.

Li Tongdao: "Mr. Xu, you all also know, at the fireworks fair, I took revenge for Big Brother, originally a matter of course, later Luo Tuo disrespected the elder, dug a pit for me, I also dislike East Prosperity."

I have an idea, you say, if your New Record can turn Tun Gate into a clean sweep, what mood would East Prosperity be in?.

Jiang Shu slapped the table once, opened his mouth and said: "Our New Record, after taking over Tun Gate in a clean sweep, can make East Prosperity unable to leave Yuan Lang."

East Prosperity this bunch of bastards, just pulling back and forth, fundamentally not going head-to-head with you!.

Li Xin felt confident, looking at Old Xu he said: "Mr. Xu, how about giving us four streets in Small Bay?."

Si Yan Long Lao Xu immediately understood, smiled, and happily said: "A Xin, give you five strips, the extra one is thanks to you, later we'll meet, we are all jianghu people, out here to make a living, what matters is face."

Old Xu's words are true; for little shrimps, you don't need to talk about face, but for the Big Brother of the jianghu, they dare not neglect it, otherwise their New Record's reputation will stink!.

Only when statuses are equal can you obtain a promise!.