Red Dead Redemption: The Great Philanthropist of the West

Henry didn't enjoy the quiet time with the two brothers; instead, he took Li Yi back to his residence to handle his own affairs.

Not long after, someone came to inform Henry that the people he brought had encountered some minor trouble.

When Henry returned to the tavern, he did not see the two brothers.

After questioning Tommy, it was learned that the man who had sworn he wouldn't cause trouble had gotten drunk and not only danced with Muddy in the lobby but also slapped each other. He and Lenny even pushed a guest who was mimicking him into the sink, which led to their arrest by the police.

Because the drinks were free, the two drank far too much and didn't run away; instead, they were arrested by the police.

However, one of the officers recognized Arthur as someone who had been with Henry and knew he was one of Henry's men. So he didn't make things difficult for them, but simply took them back to the police station and sent someone to ask the people at the tavern how to handle the situation.

The new bartender wasn't sure about the connections and didn't know how to handle it. Since Paul wasn't there, he could only send someone to inform Henry.

When Henry, Lee Yi, and Tommy arrived at the police station, they found the two of them huddled in a corner like maggots, wearing a jacket that belonged to some unknown officer.

After Henry thanked the officers, he had Tommy lift them up, one in each arm, and got them a room on the second floor of the tavern to rest. Along the way, they could still hear the drunkard Arthur shouting intermittently:

"Absolutely not!...Absolutely not...hiccup, don't even think about capturing me alive!..."

Henry was speechless at his appearance. He threw them into the room and left them there, deciding to deal with it when they sobered up the next day.

I wonder how much he's been keeping inside, it's rare for him to let loose and vent his emotions.

The next morning, the bright sunlight shone on Arthur's face, waking him up. He glanced at Lenny, still lying on the floor beside him, but didn't wake him. Rubbing his throbbing head, he left the room. He had a bit of a memory lapse and couldn't remember what had happened the night before.

Shaking his head, he saw Henry having breakfast downstairs, and without any hesitation, he sat down next to him, picked up Henry's milk, and drank it in big gulps. His hangover made him extremely thirsty.

"Don't just drink milk, eat more high-carbohydrate foods. After you finish eating, go wash up quickly, your body smells so bad even the dog would be disgusted."

Henry stood up with a look of disgust, gave his seat to Arthur, and had someone bring him two more servings of milk and bread.

"Where's your little brother? Still not up?"

"He's still asleep. I guess what happened in Strawberry Town really scared him. Let him sleep a little longer."

I'll be setting off soon to meet up with Charles and the others to rescue Sean.

Please keep an eye on Lenny. As for that madman, it's okay if you go later; he's very resilient and won't die so easily. Also, be careful of him. He's not one of us.

"Has anyone ever told you that you sometimes nag like a mother hen? Finish your food and get out of here. I'll take care of the rest."

.....

When Lenny woke up, it was already noon. Henry had lunch with him and they chatted about Jenny's funny stories. They also talked about Lenny's sad past.

Have you ever thought about leaving the gang and pursuing your dream of becoming a lawyer?

“I was trying to learn on my own, but the prejudice against black people was too deep. Even though the Civil War liberated us, prejudice was everywhere in people’s hearts. I wandered for three years, and only Dutch and Hosea, Arthur and the others sincerely accepted me and had no prejudice against my skin color. I am very grateful to them. They made me feel warm.”

Although Lenny did not directly answer Henry's question, it was clear that he liked the gang and did not want to leave.

"People's opinions are not static, and they will become less and less prejudiced against you in the future. Besides, not everyone is prejudiced against you, right? For example, me, and Sadie and the others."

I also heard that you like Jenny. If she is willing to be with you, have you thought about what kind of life you can give her in the future, taking her on the run all the time, and then one day in the future, dying from some inconspicuous bullet?

And your father, I think he also hopes that you will become an upright lawyer, creating a more civilized and harmonious life, rather than a desperate criminal who risks his life at any moment. Believe me, as civilization expands, gangs will soon have no place on this land.”

Henry's words slowed Lenny's movements. He remained silent for a long time, recalling the energetic girl and the kind father.

"Think it over carefully and make plans as soon as possible. Perhaps you could talk to Hosea and Arthur; I think they would support you. If you need help, you can come to me, and I can arrange for you to study at a law firm. In this industry, it's very difficult to succeed through self-study."

Henry admired this rare intellectual in the gang and was willing to give him a helping hand. Lenny not only possessed considerable fighting talent but also remarkable self-discipline, managing to study even in his spare time. If the Fan gang hadn't disappeared, he would undoubtedly have quickly risen to become a pillar of the gang.

After resting well in Valentine, Henry and Lee Yi embarked on their journey to Strawberry Town. Before departing, they sent an email back home, requesting that Flying Eagle bring a few people to Strawberry Town to assist them.

His main purpose in going to Strawberry Town wasn't actually Micah; Micah was just a side trip. He planned to buy a large tract of land from the mayor, or more accurately, land containing vast amounts of undiscovered oil.

According to Henry's reconnaissance and later understanding, the land southeast of Riggs Station was most likely the site of the famous Spindletop oil field. This field was discovered two years later and quickly became the world's most productive oil field, exceeding the combined daily output of all other oil fields in the world at that time in 1902. It changed the global oil landscape, breaking the Standard Oil Company's monopoly on the American oil industry and ushering in the modern American oil industry.

Although Henry has no intention of entering the oil industry and going head-to-head with Cornwall, that doesn't stop him from holding his trump cards.

In addition to this land, Henry also planned to lease the area around Lake Ovanjira to build a zoo and house those adorable legendary animals. This was why he sent Eagle with his men; managing animals was something Native Americans were better at and more trustworthy.