Red Dead Redemption: The Great Philanthropist of the West
Chapter 101 Recent Developments in Blackwater
Quaker Bay.
Allen Manor, first floor dining room.
Henry, William the butler, Megan, the Calander brothers, Robert and other members of the armed squad, Dr. Alphonse, the woman in black, Absen and their families, are having breakfast.
The servants kept bringing out the prepared breakfasts from the kitchen.
Compared to the simple oatmeal and milk found in ordinary households or taverns, the variety at Allen Manor is much richer.
The beverages include alcohol, coffee, milk, juice, tea, and their own newly launched cola.
Main dishes include spaghetti, mashed potatoes, filet mignon, lamb chops, fried eggs, bacon, sausages, ham, and various types of bread.
In addition, there are fruit salads, cheesecake, apple pie, and donuts as desserts.
If conditions allowed, Henry never compromised on food and lodging. Why not use all the money he earned to enjoy life instead of taking it with him after he died?
The lavish breakfast delighted everyone; only when Henry returned would Butler William prepare such a diverse selection. Normally, the shrewd old butler would only arrange some ordinary dishes, offering only a few more choices than what the tavern offered.
Henry gestured to everyone not to be reserved, to help themselves to whatever they wanted to eat, and to act as usual, without paying any attention to him.
Led by the Calander brothers, the men began to wolf down their food, while the women were relatively more elegant, but their eating speed was not much slower. As for the only two children on the field - Little Tom (Sheriff Tom's son) and Wang Xiaoxi (Wang Zhiqiang's daughter), they had already run around the field cheering with sweet cola after being given permission. The manor hadn't been so lively in a long time, and the two little ones were obviously very happy.
Henry beckoned the two little ones over, took their Cokes, put the milk in their hands, and gave Wang Xiaoxi a small lamb chop, a fried egg, and broccoli.
"Xiao Xi, you're not feeling well, so you need to drink more milk and eat more eggs and vegetables so you can grow up quickly, go to school and study and play with your friends, and even go horseback riding and go on adventures like Sister Jenny."
After nearly two months of recuperation, Wang Xiaoxi's condition has improved significantly. Her complexion is rosy, and she is almost like an ordinary little girl. She is no longer as breathless, dizzy, or weak as before.
Little Tom, on the other hand, has a playmate and takes on the role of an older brother, teaching and playing with Wang Xiaoxi. He is becoming more and more like a little man and is no longer a left-behind child like before.
"Okay, Brother Henry, I'll listen to you. When I grow up, I'll protect you too."
Dad said you are a great benefactor to our family. Because of you, Xiaoxi was able to get better and play happily without worrying about being chased by bad guys.
“Me too, I’ll grow up quickly and protect Brother Henry.” Little Tom chimed in, clearly having said something similar to Old Tom.
"Okay, your brother will be waiting to protect you." Looking at the two innocent eyes, Henry was also very pleased. He patted their little heads and gestured for them to finish eating and go play by themselves.
After a hearty breakfast, it was time for the work report.
William the butler's side,
The development of the estate is proceeding smoothly. The horse farm, shooting range, and planned crops have been built as scheduled. The next step is to improve the water conservancy facilities and draw water from the Lower Montana River for automatic irrigation of the crops.
The construction of Allen Academy and Allen Ranch is nearing completion and will be ready for use in another month.
In addition, William's butler reminded Henry that the prospective teachers he had personally invited from the east had replied by email. They would be arriving by train in the next few days to visit the school in person, and if they were satisfied with the environment and benefits, they would consider staying to teach. Henry needed to personally oversee the reception of these teachers.
As for the WorldCola factory, Carl is currently in charge in Saint Denis. Several automated production lines have been built and are in operation. With the help of Jack Morgan, Wheeler Lawson, and Frost's influence, advertising has been rapidly rolled out in the western region. However, due to production capacity limitations, only small batches are being released at present. Carl is discussing with other representatives the possibility of investing more funds to build more production lines.
Megan reported to Henry on the current development of Blackwater's fast-food business. Thanks to the combined efforts of the three congressmen and Henry's powerful influence, the fast-food chain was expanding smoothly in West Elizabeth, with eight branches already opened in various towns. They were currently planning to expand to other states. Although they encountered some resistance from North District Congressman Thomas, it was easily overcome by other congressmen.
The establishment of the Robert S. Sullivan law firm was also successfully completed with the help of the councilors, and the studio is located next to Allen's Tavern in Blackwater.
Everything was going smoothly for Sheriff Grant as well. Since he became the South District Sheriff, with Paul's intelligence support, he quickly solved many cold cases, which allowed him to consolidate his position in a short period of time and firmly control the entire South District. It can be said that unless Grant makes a major mistake of principle, even Chief Dunbar cannot do anything to him.
He also secretly instructed Paul to recruit the local gangs, and Paul then established a property management company in your name. He brought all the thugs into the company for unified management and evaluation, replacing the protection money previously collected through gang violence with more civilized property management fees, charging a fixed amount each month.
Although the fee is roughly the same as the previous protection money, merchants and residents are clearly more willing to accept the latter. Of course, Paul doesn't collect this property management fee for nothing; he genuinely provides protection for the merchants, shielding them from the oppression of outsiders, instead of arbitrarily charging fees multiple times, not only failing to do anything but also frequently attacking and killing people in front of their shops, disrupting their business.
It can be said that the security situation in the South District is now even better than that in the most prosperous West District.
Next was Absen, the editor-in-chief of the Blackwater Chronicle. He originally worked for Henry's future father-in-law, Councilor Fellowes. However, as part of the deal for a 10% stake in the Coca-Cola Company, Henry took the Blackwater Chronicle from his future father-in-law, and Absen naturally followed suit, becoming the head of the Blackwater Chronicle.
Absen mainly reported to Henry on the recent sales of the Blackwater Chronicle and the Western Weekly in West Elizabeth, as well as the vigorous promotion of Henry's recent achievements, including the elimination of the Howling Wolf Gang stationed in Blackwater, the Skinners in the Hightree area, and most of the main force of the infamous Odrisco Gang, and more importantly, the establishment of schools, the charitable support for Dr. Jones's free treatment of civilians, and the important role played by these events in the security and economy of the South and East Districts.
Given Henry's current popularity in Blackwater, and after being repeatedly publicized by the two newspapers, he doesn't need to give any speeches when he returns to run for councilor; he can be elected without any problem.
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