Empire of Shadows No Chapter 584

From Lance’s perspective, the operating style of the Golden Port Casino was still a bit too conservative.

Of course, this wasn’t to say Bandy was incompetent. So states still considered gambling to be illegal, so they might have been a bit more conservative in their promotions.

For soone trying to whitewash their image, they didn’t necessarily have to be excellent, but they absolutely could not afford to offend too many people.

But from the perspective of a modern person like Lance, these operating strategies seed too conservative and also failed to take advantage of the conflicts in the Federation’s local laws.

To put it simply, how to better attract gamblers from regions where gambling was illegal to Golden Port City was a key issue.

If it was just to have them co over to gamble, then they might not be willing to do so. The reason was simple.

Since they were gamblers, they certainly had a small group of people in their local area who could participate in gambling gas with them. They could gamble locally and didn’t necessarily have to go to Golden Port City to gamble.

Pure gambling lacked attraction for them, so more content, more attractive things had to be added.

For example, treating a trip here as a form of “compensation for family affection,” bringing their families for a trip, and playing a few hands here on the side.

“A few hands” was not a noun and did not represent anything tangible.

This could give the gamblers a feeling that… although they had gambled, they had also done sothing good for their families.

This operating strategy seed to be of no use, but that was actually because the people who thought it was of no use were not real gamblers.

Real gamblers actually feel guilty towards their families. This was an opportunity to both make up for their guilt towards their families and also enjoy so of the more trendy ways of playing.

Lance briefly explained his plan for the upcoming changes, including the consideration of building a large-scale water park and rebuilding the “Palace Casino,” a super-luxurious integrated casino with more of Lance’s characteristics and style.

The governor listened very carefully. This not only represented his interests, but also his political achievents.

If Councilman Williams and Lance developed well in Golden Port City, then they would be able to provide more tax revenue, allowing the state governnt to have more independent decision-making power in more decisions.

Instead of relying on federal financial allocations and watching the face of Congress, if they had their own money, they could make their own decisions.

He thought that Lance’s ideas were very good.

“And, Mr. Governor…”

“You can call

Dylan.”

Dylan was the governor’s na. It was said that his ancestors also appeared in that photo!

For him to say this was a sign of closeness. Lance’s performance had won his approval, which made their relationship a little closer.

The people of the Federation can indeed be very formal at tis, which also mistakenly makes many foreigners think that they are always so mutually respectful and have no closer relationship, in public affairs.

In fact, that’s just because the person who thinks so hasn’t gotten to know the people of the Federation well. If they got to know them well, they would find that this place is actually no different from their own country, and is even worse in so ways.

“Mr. Dylan!” Lance corrected his form of address. At this ti, there was no need to be overly humble. Addressing him as he said was essentially also a recognition of their relationship.

Of course, he added the common honorific, at least to make him not seem to be on an equal footing with the governor.

“The developnt of Golden Port City can promote the developnt of the surrounding tourism industry. The film industry in Creek Valley City is developing very well now.”

“People who co to Golden Port City will also be willing to go to Creek Valley City for a visit, if there is enough publicity.”

“Will they want to try hunting? Will they want to try so performances, even if their scenes will not appear in the cinema in the end?”

“After seeing the beautiful Creek Valley City and Golden Port City, will they be more interested in other surrounding cities and thus embark on a new journey?”

“I think this is very possible, and very likely!”

“The people of the Federation are full of the spirit of adventure and curiosity. They will leave more consumption here before they leave.”

The governor looked at Lance with so surprise. He had not expected Lance to be able to say such things and have such insights.

At this mont, Lance was more like a politician than a gang leader.

And the ideas he ntioned were indeed very likely to be realized.

“Your ideas are great. I believe Mr. Williams can cooperate with you.”

Councilman Williams also looked at Lance with so surprise, and then nodded. “Indeed very good. These ideas are full of agile creativity!”

The purpose of Lance saying so much was actually still to get that large piece of land to build his “Palace.” And it would be located behind the beach area. There was still a large open space there, and it was connected to the long beaches of the beach area and the Bay Area.

Whether it was building a water park or a new casino next to it, there were infinite possibilities, and it could continue to expand outwards.

This was a big project, but it would definitely not have a long construction period.

The “Federation Speed” was shocking the world. Those world-class buildings in New Golden City, on average, took only a little over a year to build. The construction difficulty of the new casino would not be greater than those buildings, only lower.

In the case of no shortage of labor in Golden Port City, it would be completed at a flying speed, including the water park and the like.

Only by persuading the governor would Councilman Williams’s side approve this plan faster.

A few people ca to the tee. The first to hit was Councilman Williams. He was old, and he couldn’t use too much force when he hit the ball, so naturally, he couldn’t hit it very far.

While he was hitting the ball, Lance and the governor were still chatting about so issues and matters concerning Golden Port City.

After the shot was over, the three continued to walk forward.

As they walked, the governor said, “So of what Lance just said has given

so inspiration. I will support your work!”

He paused for a mont, and then took a note from his pocket and handed it to Lance. “The list is on this. If you have any objections, you can contact

at any ti.”

“Now, let’s finish this ga!” He ca to his ball’s landing spot, took a club from Jas’s hand, spread his legs, looked at the distant green, and swung hard!

After dealing with the governor, the rest of the people were very easy to deal with. That night, Lance made an appointnt to et with Attorney General Terry.

Compared to the previous two, Attorney General Terry’s attitude was a little more enthusiastic. After all, his purpose was not just to share the money, but also the congressional circle behind these two.

He did not give Lance or Councilman Williams any tests and simply gave them the list. “If you need to cross soone off, let

know first.”

“So I can make new arrangents,” he said, with a slight emphasis. If he didn’t emphasize this, it was possible that they would just cross them off and be done with it. This way, he, who could have inserted one more person to get benefits from this, would have lost this benefit, which was not worth it.

Lance took the list and glanced at it briefly. Then, instead of putting it in his pocket, he placed it on the desk.

This action was a bit special. Did it represent that he seed to have so dissatisfaction with this list?

“What’s wrong?” Attorney General Terry asked.

He realized that Lance might have so additional “deal” with him, so he asked.

But he couldn’t ask too directly, so he could only frown and pretend to be stupid. “Is soone not suitable?”

Seemingly without shaking his head or nodding, he just placed the list on the desk. “Yesterday, a friend of mine t with

at the hotel.”

“He is a businessman. He talked to

about so problems he encountered in Manteno. His legitimate business was being made difficult.”

It was no secret who Lance had t yesterday. From the mont they arrived in Manteno, countless pairs of eyes had been watching them.

Yesterday he had t a local gang leader, an Empire immigrant.

So of the lower class still believed that Lance was an illegal immigrant who had changed his identity, but for those in the upper echelons, they firmly believed that Lance was a man of the Federation!

He must just be friends with these people!

After giving himself an explanation, Attorney General Terry thought for a mont and gave Lance a number. “You can call him and have him help you solve this matter.”

Lance nodded and put the list in his pocket. A smile appeared on Attorney General Terry’s face.

The slightly tense atmosphere just now suddenly beca relaxed and easygoing.

“You’ve done a beautiful job this ti, Lance. Even in Manteno, I know that you’ve done everything without making any mistakes.”

“I hope the people I arranged to go over have helped you!” he hinted, hinting that he also had a hand in Lance’s dealing with the Bandy family.

Councilman Williams had been sitting quietly on the side, not speaking.

The governor and lieutenant governor were both directly or indirectly contacted by him, so he had to occupy a more primary position.

But here with Attorney General Terry, it was Lance who had contacted him on his own. It was not suitable for him to be the one to lead the topic here.

Lance could naturally taste the aning of Attorney General Terry’s words. He nodded. “You’re not the first to praise

like this.”

“At the end of the year, I’m going to New Golden City. If they don’t mind

bringing soone over…”

More smiles appeared on Attorney General Terry’s face. He moved his butt and got a little closer to Lance. “You’re too kind, Lance. Actually, that’s not what I ant…”

He looked at Lance’s teasing eyes, and then he couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “Alright, then should I thank you?”

“You’re welco!” Lance directly exempted him from the process of thanking, which also made Attorney General Terry not feel any discomfort.

For him, a number three figure in the state governnt, to say “thank you” to a gang leader from a city below, even if he could say it, he would definitely feel a little awkward or uncomfortable in his heart.

But now Lance had directly waived this process. He not only had no dissatisfaction with Lance, but on the contrary, he liked him even more.

After separating from Attorney General Terry, Councilman Williams reminded Lance, “The New Golden City matter you ntioned, does it refer to the senator’s gathering over there?”

Councilman Williams was about to beco the mayor. He was also qualified to attend such gatherings, but similarly, only as a marginal character.

Lance did not deny it and nodded. “Yes, what’s wrong?”

He said cautiously, “Wouldn’t that be too reckless?”

“To bring soone who doesn’t belong to that circle over?”

He was considering for Lance. He was afraid that Lance bringing Attorney General Terry over like this was too reckless.

Just like an inconspicuous minor character in his own family, bringing a stranger over during the New Year and saying that he wanted to join his circle, he would also feel annoyed and dislike it.

Considering for Lance was more about considering for himself. He would be partnering with Lance for a considerable period of ti, so Lance’s stability was also equal to his stability.

If Senator Cleveland disliked him because he randomly brought people to New Golden City, then Councilman Williams would also be affected.

Lance said with a smile, “I know what you an, but you don’t have to worry too much. Before I go, I will find out first.”

“And I don’t think this is reckless.”

“Whether it can be accepted or not does not depend on the impact my or Terry’s appearance will have on the senator.”

“But on how much funds I can provide for them in the next two quarters!”

Councilman Williams mulled over Lance’s words for a mont, then nodded and did not continue to discuss.

He was right. Lance was even more important than him, the future mayor, at this stage!

Just a mayor. In that political circle of the senator, how many mayors wanted to get close?

One more mayor, one less mayor, would not change the situation of Senator Cleveland’s circle.

But Lance was different. Although he couldn’t provide any specific political assistance, he could provide a large amount of money.

And this money, through their magical ans, could quickly and well be transford into political assistance!

When Councilman Williams was not yet influential enough, money was obviously more important!

Having figured this out, Councilman Williams no longer discussed whether it was appropriate for Lance to do so. As long as he gave an excessive amount of money, whatever he did was appropriate.

If he couldn’t complete the plan of interest transfer, then no matter how careful he was, he would also annoy the senator for so random reason.

Thinking of this, he ended the topic.

The conversation with Attorney General Terry was also successfully completed, and then the Secretary of State, and more people!

These people did not need to choose a separate day with such ceremony, to et them in a separate high-end private occasion.

Of course, if they had already booked, there was no problem.

Lance and Councilman Williams t and talked almost one after another.

Many people got a promise from them that everything would be according to the past regulations and list.

But so people were also rejected. At the mont the new era set sail, they had already been abandoned in the old era.

They did not make a fuss, because when there was no turmoil from the governor’s side, they knew that the governor had also supported them.

During this period, Lance also t the local police chief. He behaved not at all as… unruly as Rhode had said.

He was clearly very easy to get along with and had no airs, just like Charlie, this Bay Area hound, when he saw his Bay Area masters.

If you were to say that a week ago, probably not many people in Manteno had heard of Lance, then now, almost everyone in Manteno had heard of Lance. And he, this relatively slightly higher-level official, also knew what had happened recently.

He was just a police chief. In the eyes of those at the bottom of society, he might be a remarkable person.

But when he was raised to a higher level, the way the big shots looked at him was not much different from the way he looked at those mud-legged dogs!

So when soone called and said that Mr. Lance had invited him to a eting, he ca running. And beside Lance, he saw a familiar person, Rhode.

At this mont, as a police chief who had dealt with both the upper and lower classes the most, how could he not know what had happened?

If he was so stupid that he didn’t realize anything, then he wouldn’t be sitting in such a position.

Soon, with Lance’s matchmaking, he and Rhode beca good friends, and he stated that as long as he was the police chief, no one would discriminate against Rhode and his company.

At the sa ti, he also hoped that Rhode could, together with him, contribute a share of Rhode’s strength to the city’s public order and stability!

What a noble sentint. Even after work, they were still discussing work matters.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the Federation is more advanced than other countries. They are always humble and virtuous in completing every task, even after work!

After this matter was over, Lance believed that Rhode and his gang would soon be able to develop rapidly.

Originally, he had planned to stay in Manteno for a week, but in the end, it exceeded the plan.

Too many people wanted to et with Lance and Councilman Williams. After all, it was related to their interests for the next four to eight years.

Those who were kicked off the list were also trying their best to get back on the list—losing their position on the list not only ant that they would not get a share of the money, but also ant that they had been abandoned by the Likalai State political group.

There were no such foolish actions as “scolding Lance for being ungrateful” and then “one day making Lance pay the price for it.” When those people knew they could not get back on the list, they could only leave with their heads bowed in dejection.

After staying for nearly two weeks, they finally returned to Golden Port City from Manteno.

This trip was very important. It had rebuilt one of the main arteries of interest in Likalai State’s blood supply.

For the next period of ti, it would be a period of calm and tranquility. Although the Bureau of Hazardous Materials was still a bit annoying, overall, it was already very peaceful.

Almost all the districts in the entire city had canceled various fees and had them converted into Lance’s company’s managent fees. Even that stubborn old man, Anderson, had honestly paid the money.

At the end of June, the Republic of Dantra issued a serious protest to the Federation, protesting against their stationing of troops in Golden Port City, believing that this was a sign that the Federation intended to interfere in the war on the Tanfit continent by force.

And they stated to the Federation that if they insisted on stationing a naval fleet in Golden Port City, then they would not rule out unilaterally declaring the Federation’s actions as a declaration of war against them.

For a ti, so news that had occurred in Golden Port City was once again suppressed by this international news. Everyone was discussing it!

(End of a Chapter)