Chapter 61: with translation of chapter title

It's not a big deal; after Sang Biao died, the Ao Island gang not looking for trouble is understandable—throwing out a cannon platform is just letting others chop it; once it's gone, just throw another one out.

Then let him take care of some of the gang's messy affairs, settle them all, and give the gang a hand.

Making use of waste!

Hong Kong and Macau have never lacked this kind of hooligan; every day there are foolish kids wanting to rise up!

Such people have a special nickname 'settle-accounts punks'; once they finish their tasks, get chopped down, the gang's leader comes out to settle accounts, and everyone becomes good brothers again, able to cooperate later.

This is all a common routine!

This time, the Thus line: Prosperity's methods were a bit harsh; Yu Lan Chan was somewhat unhappy, he had Sang Biao's head chopped off, and even gave him a warning to his face—really bullying too much!

But he had no choice; his Big Brother, Crippled Ha, just didn't go in, and the Thus line: Prosperity wouldn't fear the Yik Kwan, let alone now!

The Thus line: Prosperity settling scores with him is only out of respect for Crippled Ha; although Crippled Ha went in to eat old corn, in the Gangdao underworld they'd still give him some face.

Originally, this was his doing, having Sang Biao do it, just wanting to use the Thus line: Prosperity's name to boost his own prestige in the Ao Island gang.

Unexpected! Not only did his prestige not increase, he even exposed his butt; the Thus line: Prosperity's Immortal Trust gave him a slap straight away.

He slapped the right cheek, then the left—first kill, then warn.

Damn, this Immortal Trust really lives up to the rumors in the underworld—completely unreasonable and lawless.

Originally a good ending for the two brothers, it directly turned into his solo performance.

He still can't change this ending!

……

He Xin leaned back in the boss's chair, puffing a cigar, looking at his steward Liu Bo and asked: 'Those two kids returned to Gangdao?'

Liu Bo first bowed slightly, then after standing replied: 'Sir, the one called Luo Tianhong, after delivering the gift, took a speedboat back to Gangdao.'

Liu Bo still had a smile on his lips after speaking.

He Xin saw his expression and knew the gift was to his liking; curiously he asked: 'What gift made you so happy?'

Liu Bo didn't answer, just placed the tea box in front of He Xin.

He Xin opened it, took a glance, nodded slightly: 'This Thus line: Prosperity's Second Route Marshal is interesting; he even knows you like narcissus tea—not simple, truly not simple.'

Liu Bo stepped forward, carefully put away the tea, then said: 'Outside, they all say: the Gambling King's steward Liu Bo loves pu'er.'

Many of our own people like pu'er; I do this to cater to everyone's taste, preparing pu'er for guests when I see them.

I'm also a Chaozhou person, but I favor narcissus oolong; this tea lets me find past memories, very warm!

He Xin took a puff of his cigar, flicked ash into the ashtray, and asked: 'What do you think of this Immortal Trust?'

As He Xin's confidant, he knows the boss's temperament well; this isn't asking for detailed info on the Immortal Trust, but rather having him analyze that person's character and modus operandi.

For some people, others' secrets are like dust in the sunlight, visible to the naked eye.

Liu Bo has Li Xin's detailed files in his hand—things he himself may have forgotten, others have recorded for him.

Liu Bo recalled Li Xin's past, then replied: 'Sir, this person can be summed up in two words: 'oddball'; a gang affiliate who, since his debut, has done no illegal business, the only blemish being smuggling cars.'

Just that, he even gave this business a white facade.

In the past two years there hasn't been any big move; just a bit of reputation in the underworld, nothing else worth mentioning.

But this reputation isn't earned through force; the underworld fears not his ferocity but his stubborn, persistent nature—once he latches on, he won't let go.

Before he's appeased, his methods can be described as leaving no stone unturned, extremely sneaky. Thus, few in the Gangdao underworld dare provoke him—too much trouble!

His rise to power can also be called a miracle: since joining the Thus line: Prosperity, he entered the underwater roster in half a year; after one year, he earned the rank of White Paper Fan; after two years, he directly rose to the position of Thus line: Leader.

Even more unbelievable, he seems to care nothing for gang positions; the Thus line: Leader's post, he gave up readily, without any reluctance.

Later, Jiang Tian Sheng gave him the title of Second Route Marshal to compensate him.

Usually inside the gang, he's like an invisible person—never voicing opinions, but if he dislikes someone, he opens his mouth and curses, unable to tolerate any grievance.

But he's proud, never bullying the weak, nor laying hands on ordinary people.

Because of this, he even became a councilor of the Line: Xigongqu district—truly unbelievable!

From the moment he became Thus line: Leader, his legitimate business can be said to have skyrocketed—right away he had four companies, and he used these four to form a group company.

Shaw Brothers' cinema chain was even bought by him for 100 million in cash; with cinema backing, his film company carries weight in the Gangdao entertainment circle, and is even called the Entertainment King. (Don't spray, this is true, Gangdao has all kinds of Kings).

His foundation is very solid, especially that real estate agency, expanding too fast! As long as it's within the Thus line: Prosperity's territory, his agency is present.

Recently, Miss Qiong of the Second Room still wanted to acquire this company under Shunde Properties, but after investigation she gave up! Saying the company's boss is not to be messed with.

That's basically the situation, Sir.

He Xin was surprised to hear his precious daughter wanted to bring that Immortal Trust real estate agency under her wing!

The key is, it hasn't been done yet!

He knows his precious daughter very well; her abilities surpass many people, including men.

Quick-witted, tenacious, unyielding, and beautiful, she's his pearl in the palm; if she weren't a girl, he'd want to pass the family business to her in a hundred years.

Few things could make her retreat, yet she yielded over a small real estate agency.

He casually asked: 'How much is that kid's real estate agency worth now?'

Liu Bo answered quickly; these things are all in his mind: 'Besides the Causeway Bay shop, in Gangdao Island and Yau Tsim Mong, these oily districts, there are over a hundred, and still expanding.'

Roughly valued at around two hundred million; some shop properties are cheap, so he bought them outright.

Those properties aren't worth much; what's valuable is the property and owner information they hold—Miss Qiong gave a two-hundred-million valuation.

Some people in Gangdao see prospects in real estate agencies and want to enter the industry, but…… they all fail!

Before the shops even open, people sabotage them by various means; these folks' initial investments go down the drain, now it's an exclusive business.

A word popped into He Xin's mind.

"Monopoly!"

He stroked his own hair.

He muttered to himself: 'Kid, you're brave!'