Chapter 588: Golf Course

The next day, Congressman Williams and James stayed in the hotel for a day. Before visiting the Governor, they weren't suitable to run around everywhere.

Although Lan Si was also in the hotel, he met the leader of the local Imperial gang, a middle-aged man named Luo De.

The discrimination situation in Manton didn't become better because this was the capital, but instead became worse because there were quite a few conservatives in the state government.

Like some people in private occasions saying things like "all immigrants should be sent to farms," which led to the local people being very discriminatory against immigrants and the like.

They are at the bottom of the contempt chain, and other gangs will also discriminate against them because they are all immigrant groups. This sounds a bit incredible.

Even if it's just a small gang, they will look down on those immigrant gangs. In handling related problems, the police will also be more inclined to local gangs rather than immigrant gangs.

Before Lan Si appeared, Luo De and his gang were maintaining very reluctantly, and the scale wasn't large.

But with Lan Si's strong rise in Jincheng, Luo De and his gang's situation was getting better and better, mainly because of the unlimited supply of wine, which allowed him to obtain more funds to arm himself.

The competition of gangs and politics is not quite the same as the competition of business.

As long as there is money, people, and weapons, they have the power to fight.

When a gang has money and the leader is willing to spend money on the gang, the expansion will be very rapid.

Now Luo De's gang has about 200 core members. If peripheral members are considered, there might be 500, 600, or 700 or 800 people. In Manton, it can also be considered a medium-sized gang.

It's not that they don't want to continue to develop and grow, but the special environment here gives them no good opportunities.

This time he heard that Lan Si was coming over, and the reason he took the initiative to visit was also for this.

They need a protective umbrella.

"Mr. Lan Si!" As soon as Luo De entered the door, he strode toward Lan Si, then bent his waist slightly, stretched out both hands, held Lan Si's hand tightly, and shook it vigorously.

Lan Si patted his shoulder and back, "Sit down and talk."

After several people sat down separately, Luo De said enthusiastically, "I've been looking forward to you coming over for a long time. I arranged activities..."

Lan Si raised his hand, stopping him, "No need for these. I'm not here to play."

Actually, Luo De also knew that it was unlikely Lan Si would run out to play with him, but whether people play or not is one thing, and whether he does it is another.

He had to give up this idea, "Then I won't persuade you. You must have very important things."

He paused, "Lan Si, our current development has encountered some problems."

Lan Si nodded, signaling him to continue. Luo De took out a cigarette and scratched his temple, "The police chief in Manton has some prejudice against us. He has been finding trouble for us. Our current development is almost at a standstill."

He said this through gritted teeth. In this environment, small troubles might not be a problem.

Once they want to continue to expand and develop, they must have a protective umbrella and need someone to support them to continue to develop.

Luo De was powerless in this regard. If it weren't for Lan Si supporting him with wine and weapons behind his back, he would still be the leader of a small gang now.

Lan Si knew his intention, "You want me to help you solve this problem."

Luo De revealed an embarrassed expression. He nodded, "Although it's a bit embarrassing, I do have this idea."

He also added, "If we can solve this problem, we can continue to expand."

He saw the power of the Lan Si family in Jincheng now and was very moved. He also hoped that he could become a big figure like Lan Si and become the underground emperor of a city.

But he lacked the relationship network like Lan Si's. In Luo De's view, Lan Si being able to climb to this position so quickly was simply a miracle!

Using "miracle" isn't enough to describe it!

He also came with nothing and became the most special one in everyone's eyes!

At the same time, his heart was also burning. He, like many people, was studying Lan Si's rise. He felt that as long as he moved away the stone in front of him, he might not be unable to do it!

Lan Si thought for a while, neither agreeing nor refusing, "I'm not very familiar with the local police chief, but I will help you ask about this matter, but I have to wait a few days."

Luo De hurriedly indicated that he was willing to wait, as long as it took.

This was just a small episode. He didn't stay for half an hour before leaving.

The next afternoon, Lan Si and Congressman Williams came to a golf course in the suburbs of Manton and met the Governor himself here.

The Governor is 50-something, his hair is already gray, he looks very healthy, neither fat nor thin, but his figure is slender, and his face is also a smile of easygoingness.

Successful politicians must be able to show their easygoingness to the audience. After all, votes come from the people. Even if it's acting, it must be acted as if it were true!

He smiled and shook hands with Lan Si and Congressman Williams, "The weather is good these few days. I haven't exercised much all winter. It just so happens that you came, so I can sneak out of the office!"

He also speaks relatively humorously. If you don't consider other things, just what he shows, it will make people feel that he is not difficult to contact.

Lan Si and Congressman Williams knew the meeting place before coming, and also knew what to do, so Lan Si and Congressman Williams both changed into golf clothes.

The three stood on the lawn and didn't start immediately.

"I heard you talked to the Deputy Governor."

This is a nonsense sentence, but many formal conversations often start from nonsense.

Congressman Williams nodded and said, "We met the day before yesterday." "He also told us about those detailed problems. I don't know if you know that we brought some new, but not surprising, changes this time?"

The Governor nodded, "I heard him tell me. Your considerations are reasonable."

James pushed a golf cart and walked over—

At this time, there were no such petite golf carts. They used a small cart, on which about five to six golf club bags could be placed, as well as other things.

It couldn't be driven and needed someone to push it. Generally, this job is done by a caddy, but today's meeting obviously wasn't very ordinary, so James came to play the role of this caddy.

He himself also often plays golf, so he didn't need to worry about not playing well.

People walked toward the hitting point. While walking, the Governor said, "The military stationing in Jincheng has both good and bad for us. Now it is very difficult for us to realize whether it is good or bad, but maintaining a cautious and careful attitude toward them will not be wrong."

"For the new distribution plan you proposed, I personally agree."

He said while looking at Lan Si, "Your method and means of defeating the Koda family are amazing, and what makes me feel rare is that you didn't have other means, which left a very deep impression on me."

"You are a very capable young man, smart, strong, and have courage. You should have a brighter future, rather than being limited to a gang leader."

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This is obvious praise. Congressman Williams explained on the side, "Lan Si has already gotten engaged to the Lawrence girl, in the summer."

"Lawrence family?" The Governor was a bit confused. Was there such a family in his "territory"?

Congressman Williams added, "Lawrence Farm."

"It's them!" The Governor nodded. Lawrence Farm has a certain popularity in the south of the entire Likalai State.

They led the farm owners to resist the atrocities of the channel merchants, making the Lawrence family very influential among the farm owners in Likalai State.

The output of these farm owners met the food needs of this state and could also be sold outward.

If you want to say that he has no influence on people's lives, that is nonsense.

As long as they tighten the food in their hands a little, soon the food supply in this state will have problems, and they will have to buy from other states.

But if you want to say that they have a huge influence on the lives of people in this state, that is not necessarily the case!

Because except for the farm owners and people living in places near them, not many people in the entire state know them.

It's like in Manton, if you randomly find someone on the street and ask them if they know the Lawrence family or Lawrence Farm, they are very likely to be at a loss.

The Governor couldn't help but look at Lan Si again, "You have a very good choice!"

The Lawrence family has strength, but they lack the channel to turn strength into political power.

And Lan Si has channels, but he lacks the background of the traditional big landlord class. Now he is making up for this shortcoming, which makes the Governor very optimistic about his future.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Lan Si smiled and said, "I haven't thought about it for the time being. After handling these things in my hands, I might go around and see. I still have too many shortcomings, and I need to learn new things."

The Governor nodded noncommittally. It was a very general answer without any actual content.

Several people came to the hitting point. James hurriedly took out a golf ball and placed it on the ball tray.

"Young man, you go first!" The Governor's sentence solved the trouble of them pushing and yielding to each other.

Lan Si came to the hitting point and pulled out a club fiercely. He hit it quite well.

Then it was Congressman Williams and the Governor, who were also okay.

They came to talk about things, not really to play ball, so the group walked forward again.

The Governor didn't talk about the issue of interest distribution immediately, but chatted with Lan Si about the casino operation problem, "How do you plan to operate those casinos?"

This can also be considered a kind of consideration. After all, Lan Si is too young. Even if there is Congressman Williams to cooperate with him, the Governor still has some worries.

Lan Si looked very calm, "The Koda family has already done very well in this regard, but it's not good enough. We can open up more content, such as casino ship business."

"Or holding national poker competitions and the like."

"We can increase the casino's human traffic significantly by attracting a large number of gamblers and tourists."

"And I also plan to introduce some of the operating characteristics of Estrela (Heaven City). Of course, this might need the assistance of Mayor Williams..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 589 =====