Mike and Hardy talked about their experiences in the army, brothers, fighting, gunfire and hail, and both were deeply touched.

We had a very pleasant chat.

Mike has always been a lonely person. He was rebellious in his youth and went against the wishes of his godfather to join the army and participate in World War II. After retiring, he found an American girlfriend. He rejected the family's underworld business in his heart and wanted to enter society to do something for this country.

His ideas are incompatible with those of the Mafia family.

He thought that at this father's birthday party, after singing birthday song for his father, he would still find a corner to stay for half a day, but he didn't expect to meet a peer like Hardy who he could talk to.

"What are you doing now?" Hardy asked Mike.

"I'm an editor at a social magazine," Mike said.

Hardy thought that Mike had no interest in the family business now. He might have to wait until something happened to the old Godfather and the other four major families attacked the Corrion family together before he would fully awaken his Godfather physique.

"So what do you think about continuing to be an editor?"

Mike shook his head. "I studied editing in college, but if I have the opportunity in the future, I want to enter politics and become a congressman or mayor who can help the people."

"What about you? We've been chatting for so long and I still don't know what you're doing?" Mike asked Hardy.

Hardy smiled, took a sip of wine and said, "I'm here as an assistant to Mr. Siegel's film company. I also run my own company. I don't know if you have heard of HD Security. That's my company."

"HD Security is your company?!" Mike asked in surprise.

He had read reports about the Los Angeles bank robbery. After the bank robbery was solved, HD Security became famous. After the documentary came out, he went to the cinema with his friends to watch the documentary and was deeply impressed by HD Security.

I didn't expect that the young man in front of me, who is the same age as me, is actually the boss of HD Security.

"You didn't join a gang?" Mike asked curiously.

"Strictly speaking, I have left the gang. I used to run a gang, but now I have handed it over to my subordinates. I am more optimistic about the future of legitimate business," said Hardy.

"You are more optimistic about legitimate business. You are not optimistic about the development of gangs?" Mike asked.

Hardy thought about it.

"I think there are natural barriers to the development of gangs. Maybe in the next 20 to 30 years, gangs will still have a good life, but as society stabilizes, gang businesses will be increasingly suppressed."

"Some grey industries, such as gambling and smuggling, may still be able to continue, but the government will not tolerate the drug industry, which is extremely harmful to society, and will definitely crack down on it vigorously."

"It is impossible for gangs to enter the upper class of society, and the public does not like gangs. There are great limitations on their development. Even a company can achieve great success in the future, but gangs cannot."

"I am more optimistic about the development of legitimate industries. Gangs can be a force to protect us, but they cannot be the direction of development."

Mike looked at Hardy in surprise.

Because of what Hardy said, his father Vito Corrion also said it to him.

He didn't expect that the young man in front of him, named Jon Hardy, had such a clear vision of the future of the gang.

"Which industry do you think will be the most promising in the future?" Mike asked.

Hardy smiled. He had a vision that was decades ahead of this era, so this question was not difficult for him.

"There are too many industries with promising development prospects. The war is over and people need a stable life. In the future, products that serve people's lives will become mainstream."

"For example, daily necessities, clothes, shoes, bags, watches, luxury goods, cosmetics..."

"For example, the communications industry, aviation industry, automobile industry, electronics industry, transportation and logistics..."

"For example, retail, insurance, entertainment, health care products, real estate..."

"Have you ever heard of the saying that women are afraid of becoming ugly, men have needs, the elderly want to live longer, and the rich want to be served. As long as the needs of these people are met, any category can develop."

Mike listened very carefully.

He strongly agrees with Hardy's analysis.

......

While Hardy and Mike were chatting, Godfather Vito Corrion called Siegel and several gang bosses who worked with him to the study to mediate between them.

The atmosphere in the room was somewhat tense.

Tommy Galliano, the second boss of the Bassini family, looked at Siegel and said unkindly:

"Siegel, at first you told us that it would cost about $2.2 million to build the casino, and each of the three of us would contribute $500,000, and you would contribute the rest. Your shares would be based on your investment ratio. But within a few months, you told us that the funds were seriously insufficient. You changed the design and asked us to pay more."

"Well, we each added another 300,000, reaching 0,000, but a few months later you asked us for money again and asked us to sign a share split agreement. The total capital was calculated to be 8 million, and each of us only had 10% of the shares."

"Siegel, don't think we are fools. What kind of casino are you going to build with 8 million? Are you building a palace?"

Siegel raised his eyebrows nonchalantly.

"Yes, I really want to build the Flamingo Casino into a palace in the desert. In addition to the casino, there will also be rivers, oases, olive trees, rose gardens, complete amusement facilities, a huge swimming pool, villas and a racecourse."

"I told you last time that if Las Vegas wants to really develop, it needs to have the conditions to retain customers. Once Flamingo succeeds and attracts more customers, we can also fake more casinos to attract more investors. That's when Las Vegas will really develop."

Siegel was very insightful. He even considered the future development of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, his vision was too far ahead. These gang bosses didn't care about any future plans at all. They just wanted immediate benefits and to make money as quickly as possible.

The head of the Tatakia family sneered twice, "Siegel, we are not idiots. We have already asked the architect, and even if the casino is built according to your concept, the cost will not exceed 5 million, so it is hard for us to believe that you are not corrupt."

Kolobo of the Strachi family looked at Siegel coldly and said, "Siegel, we have already discussed it. There are two ways to solve the current problem."

"First, you have to return our investment, including interest. Second, each of us must maintain a 6% stake, which is the minimum. The last point is that the business must open before the end of the year. We don't want to wait any longer. We are not willing to pay for your crazy ideas."

Siegel held out his hands.

"It may be difficult to complete all the works before the end of the year. My idea is to open the business in April or May next year."

Siegel's nonchalant attitude has always made these gang leaders extremely angry.

"I have a budget for the eight million construction cost, as you can see. I have already sold 18% of my shares for eight million, raising 1.5 million in cash. It would be very appropriate for each of you to own 10%."

Several clan leaders frowned.

Which sucker bought 18% of the casino's shares for 1.5 million? Is that too much money?

Hardy was chatting with Mike when he suddenly felt his nose itchy and couldn't help sneezing. He never expected that someone was complaining about him being taken advantage of.

Ten percent.

The family heads would absolutely not accept this share.

Now in their minds, Siegel had ripped them off.

Godfather Vito Corrion looked at everyone and said softly, "I understand the situation. It was Sieger who did not do well in this matter."

"How about this? The total share capital of the casino is calculated at 6 million, and each of you will take 13% of the shares. As for the casino, we will speed up the construction and strive to open it by the end of this year. What do you think?" Vito Corrion said and looked at the other clan leaders.

Several people looked at each other.

Although they were not happy with the share allocation, they decided to back down since Vito had spoken.

"Okay, 13% of the shares, but there can be no further delay. The business must be opened by the end of the year." said Kolobo, the patriarch of the Strachi family.

Siegel knew that there was no room for improvement.

"Okay, I agree."

The topic of the casino was over. Tommy Galliano, the second boss of the Bassini family, looked at Vito Corrion again and said, "Vito, Sollazo offered better conditions. Several of our families have discussed it and think we should accept his proposal."

The Godfather's brow furrowed.

"Drugs are a very profitable business, bringing millions of dollars in profits to each of our families every year. Now the Irish are doing this business, and the Mexicans are also doing this business, so why can't we, the Mafia, do it?"

The Basini tribe leader said.

The Godfather shook his head. "I've said before that I won't touch drugs because they corrupt people's souls. Drug trafficking is too harmful. Politicians can tolerate the existence of gambling and prostitutes, but they will never allow drugs to exist."

"Why can other gangs do it?!" asked the patriarch of the Strache family in a questioning tone.

The Godfather looked at him.

The patriarch of the Strache family lowered his head when he saw this.

"You want me to agree to this business because you want to seek the protection of my friends in the political circle, but you are wrong. The reason why I can be friends with them is because I have to have a bottom line when doing things. If I touch drugs, I will lose these friends."

Someone was about to say something, but the old godfather raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Okay, I've made my point very clear. There's no need for us to discuss this issue any further. Thank you for coming to my birthday party."

The Godfather is ordering us to leave.

Several clan leaders stood up with sullen faces and said goodbye.

After they left, Vito Corrion looked at Siegal and said, "In fact, I know that they have been selling drugs secretly. They just want me to agree so that they can do this business openly."

"I have always been wary of drugs. They can damage the human body and send a person into hell. I can't control what others do, but I won't do it. I can feel that they came to my birthday party just to persuade me to get involved in drug trafficking."

Siegel nodded. "The Jewish gangs don't use drugs in Los Angeles."

The old godfather looked at Siegel and said, "Jamie, pay attention to those families. I feel like someone is ready to make a move."

Siegel frowned and said, "Are you saying that someone wants to fight for power?"

The old godfather looked ahead with deep eyes. "For money, they can kill people and do anything. I rejected them, and you played a trick on them in the casino. I can't guarantee that they will be obedient and stable."