Reborn in Hong Kong Island, I can see loyalty

Chapter 550 Ye Haoxuan: Who should I spend the night with?

"Understood," Tony replied, handing over a thermos. "By the way, Brother Xuan, Miss Qiu Ti just had this delivered. She said to make sure you don't forget to drink water this morning, it's honey water."

Ye Haoxuan took the thermos, his fingertips touching the warm cup, and felt a warmth in his heart. A faint smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

He unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and the sweet but not cloying honey water slid down his throat, dispelling the chill of the dungeon and even easing the hostility he had felt towards Jiang Tianyang earlier.

Meanwhile, Qiu Ti was carrying a vegetable basket, walking on the old streets of Hong Kong Island.

After seeing Ye Haoxuan off in the morning, she tidied up the house and thought about going to the vegetable market in the old street to buy some vegetables. Ye Haoxuan likes to eat fresh fish and green vegetables. The vegetables in the old street are fresher and cheaper than those in the supermarket. She also knows the neighbors well and feels at ease living there.

The old street was bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and bargaining. The roadside stalls displayed fresh vegetables, fruits, and lively fish and shrimp.

Qiu Ti walked up to a fish stall. The stall owner was a familiar old woman who greeted her with a smile when she saw her: "Qiu Ti, buying fish today? I saved you a fresh grouper, just caught. Your Mr. Ye loves to eat this."

"Thank you, Grandma." Qiu Ti smiled and took the fish the grandma handed her. "I'll take this one. Please clean it for me."

While cleaning the fish, the old woman asked in a low voice, "Qiu Ti, things have been quite turbulent in the underworld lately. I heard that Hung Hing and Tung Sing are having a big fight. Are you and Mr. Yip alright? We neighbors are all worried about you. We even saw Tung Sing people loitering around the old street corner a few days ago."

Qiu Ti felt a warmth in her heart and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Grandma. We're fine. Those people must have been here on business; they left quickly."

She didn't want to talk much about the fighting and killing in the underworld with her neighbors, for fear of implicating them and causing unnecessary panic, so she only spoke lightly about it.

The old woman nodded, put the cleaned fish into a bag, and handed it to her: "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. Mr. Ye is a good man. Last time, when the thugs in the old street were collecting protection money, he was the one who had them driven away. We all remember his kindness. We're relieved that you're all well."

Qiu Ti took the fish, paid for it, said goodbye to the old woman, and then went to buy some vegetables, tofu, and green peppers that Ye Haoxuan liked.

When they reached the entrance of the old street, they saw Ah Hu leading a few brothers towards the small casino in Dongxing. When the two underlings at the casino entrance saw them, their faces turned pale instantly, and they turned around and ran inside, not forgetting to close the door behind them.

Qiu Ti stopped and glanced at it from afar, letting out a soft sigh in her heart.

She knew that Hung Hing and Tung Sing had always been at odds, and it was only a matter of time before their strongholds were wiped out. Ye Haoxuan was busy today, keeping an eye on Tung Sing's affairs and dealing with Jiang Tianyang's troubles.

She didn't linger and turned to walk towards her residence—she wanted to go home early, prepare lunch, and wait for him to come back to eat, even if it was just to let him have a hot meal and relieve some of his fatigue.

Back home, Qiu Ti first put the fish into the sink, then washed the vegetables and placed them on the cutting board.

She tied on an apron, went into the kitchen, rinsed the rice, put it in a pot to cook, and then started frying the fish. The oil sizzled, and the aroma of fish quickly filled the kitchen. Standing in front of the stove, she fried the fish while thinking about Ye Haoxuan—when he left in the morning, his eyes were very calm, but there was also a hint of fatigue that was hard to detect. She only hoped that he would come back safely.

After frying the fish, I stir-fried two kinds of green vegetables and a green pepper and egg stir-fry, all of which are Ye Haoxuan's favorites.

She brought the dishes to the table, checked the time, and saw it was only a little past eleven. Ye Haoxuan should still be busy at headquarters, perhaps still discussing Dongxing with his brothers.

She remembered that the clothes she had soaked in the basin that morning were now clean, so she went to the balcony and hung them on the clothes rack.

Sunlight fell on the clothes, and the wear marks and faint bloodstains on the fabric were still clearly visible. Qiu Ti reached out and gently touched those marks, her fingertips tracing the texture of the fabric, her heart softening.

This man, who was a powerful figure in the martial arts world, always showed his toughest side to others and shouldered the burden of swords and shadows, but reserved his softest side for her.

She turned and went into the kitchen, where she cooked some more white fungus soup and put it in a thermos. Ye Haoxuan would definitely be busy until late in the afternoon, and might not even have time to eat. She cooked some white fungus soup to help him fill his stomach.

She put the white fungus soup into a thermos, wrote a small note, and stuck it on the thermos: "Don't work too late, remember to eat something, and take good care of yourself."

At Hung Hing headquarters, Ye Haoxuan sat in his office, looking at the Hong Kong Island street map on the wall, his fingertips hovering over the remaining strongholds of Tung Sing. Just as he was thinking about the next cleanup plan, he saw Tony walk in with a thermos.

"Brother Xuan, Miss Qiu Ti sent over some white fungus soup."

Ye Haoxuan withdrew his gaze, took the insulated container, and saw the small note on it, his smile widening.

He unscrewed the lid, and the white fungus soup was still steaming, its sweet aroma dispelling the smoke and stuffiness in the office.

“Brother Xuan, Miss Qiu Ti is so good to you. She knows you’re busy, so she always thinks of bringing you food.” Tony stood next to her and said with a smile, “You used to be able to work for two days and two nights straight when dealing with Dongxing’s affairs. Now, it’s not even evening yet, and you’re already thinking about going home early.”

Ye Haoxuan scooped up a spoonful of white fungus soup, put it in his mouth, and felt a warm feeling in his heart: "Yes, she is a good woman."

He paused, then said to Tony, "Keep an eye on Ah Hu's side this afternoon. Don't be impulsive when you're clearing him out; proceed cautiously. I'll go back as soon as I've finished what I'm doing."

Tony paused for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Understood!"

Having followed Ye Haoxuan for so long, he knew all too well that in the past, Brother Xuan only had eyes for Hung Hing's territory and his brothers, and would never put down what he was doing for anyone else; now, with Miss Qiu Ti around, Brother Xuan had more to care about and a bit more down-to-earth.

Ye Haoxuan scooped up some white fungus soup and ate it slowly. The sunlight from outside the window shone through the glass and fell on the desk, making it feel warm and cozy.

Looking at the Dongxing stronghold on the map, and recalling Qiu Ti's busy figure in the kitchen, he felt a sense of certainty.

The path of the underworld remains difficult. Wo Luen Shing is still stirring in the shadows, the remnants of Tung Sing need to be wiped out, and the internal turmoil caused by Chiang Tin Yeung needs to be quelled. But he is no longer the same as before, relying solely on his courage.

He has people to protect, loyal brothers, and a safe place to return to.

In the evening, Ye Haoxuan finished his work and left the headquarters ahead of schedule.

As the sun sets, it paints the sky over Hong Kong Island in orange-red hues, and the clouds are edged with gold, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Once on the street, he quickly went through his thoughts, wondering which woman he should spend the night with.

After thinking about it for a while, he had an answer.