Sell Block Tavern?

Downey was as shocked when he heard the news as he was when he heard that Cameron got a recommendation letter written for him by a heavyweight and entered Columbia University.

Although Downey now has a tavern in Atlantic City, and he wanted to bring some people there when he returned to Elwood Village this time, Downey never thought about closing his tavern in Elwood Village.
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In Downey's plan, this place will be an important base for him!

But now, Carl's decision has directly frustrated all Downey's previous plans.

Soon, Downey understood why Carl did this. First of all, it must be to prepare for Cameron's tuition. The U.S. student loan policy would not come out until after World War II.

Prior to this, the policies implemented by American universities were actually similar to those in Europe, with schools providing scholarships and grants to students.

However, the directors of the American Educational Association, an educational charity, believe that money obtained through gifts promotes "laziness, idleness and luxury" among college students, so they decided to change the way that most awards and grants do not need to be returned to collection.

People only need to repay half of the amount, but it was later changed to students who must repay the full amount.

In the last century, Harvard took the lead in establishing its own student loans, using donations from wealthy individuals to open its own student loan fund and issue the first student loan in American history.

But in any case, in today's United States, it is not something that an ordinary family can afford to meet the tuition requirements of a university.

Cameron is the pride of the Bullock family. Although Karl is usually taciturn, he is not a short-sighted person. He knows that if he wants to change the fate of the Bullock family, he must support Cameron in completing his college studies!
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Downey had no resistance to Carl's idea, because Downey also understood that although the United States flaunted economic freedom, in fact, it was impossible to expand business if there were no people in the government.

And Cameron will also become one of Downey's important helpers in the future business field!

In addition to this reason, another reason should be the reason why the alcohol prohibition is about to be implemented!

After Prohibition was officially implemented, there was no room for the tavern to survive in name. Carl must have wanted to take advantage of this last opportunity to sell the Bullock Tavern!

"Dad, I..."

Cameron showed some awkward expressions at this time. Although Carl was planning for himself, he still felt that he was delaying the life of the whole family because he was alone, which inevitably made him feel a little stressed.

A good university is what he has always longed for, so the words are just the beginning, but he doesn’t know how to continue!

"Cameron, don't think too much!" John spoke at this time. He patted Cameron on the shoulder and said, "You are the pride of our Bullock family. After you finish college, you will take on the leadership role."

It is the responsibility of the Bullock family to move forward. It is nothing for us all to suffer now!"

After finishing speaking, John made another joke: "Prohibition is about to start anyway, and the tavern's business will not be able to continue by then!"

Seeing John say this, Carl and Jennifer also showed happy expressions.

We are a family!

Finally, everyone looked at Downey, who had been silent!

Donnie had just come back to life in their hearts and came off the battlefield again. John learned Carl's brewing skills and had good cooking skills and could become a chef. Cameron went to college and both of them had it.

Find your own way out.

Only this second son, who has never learned how to make wine and only causes trouble, has no skills!

"I don't think selling Block Tavern will do anything for our family!"

Under the gaze of everyone, Downey directly stated his plan.

Such an answer also made everyone show expressions of disappointment and not much surprise.

"Donnie, your father and I have already discussed that we can use the money from selling the tavern to buy some farms. Then you can learn some farm skills, and with me and your father here, your life will be better in the future.

There won’t be any problem!”

Jennifer said with some distress.

"Second brother, don't worry, after I graduate from college, I will definitely introduce you to a good job!"

Cameron said pleadingly.

"I'm not discussing this matter with you, but informing you, understand?" Karl said with an unhappy expression.

"Donny, don't worry, I will help you when the time comes. I have been learning farm work during this time!" John sat next to Donny!

"You have misunderstood what I meant!" Faced with what everyone said, Downey explained: "According to dad's idea, the money after selling the pub will be used for two purposes. One is to pay for Cameron's college tuition, and the other is to pay for Cameron's college tuition.

In order to buy a farm, but there are still two months until Prohibition is officially implemented.

You want to sell Block Tavern during this time, but the buyers must know this, and they will definitely lower the price by then.

According to the current market conditions, the Bullock Tavern can only be sold for five to six hundred US dollars at most. It would be difficult to pay Cameron’s tuition for a year with this money, let alone set aside part of it to buy a farm!”

The truth often hurts the most!

After listening to Downey's words, the four of them all showed disappointed expressions, with the exception of John: "Are college tuition fees so expensive?"

No one answered his question, and Carl still looked at Downey with dissatisfaction: "Then what do you think we should do?"

Donnie adjusted his sitting posture. He knew that his plan could only be implemented if he convinced Carl!

"Dad, I guess one of the important reasons why you sold the tavern is because Prohibition is about to be implemented. By then, you think there will be no alcohol in the country and people will stop drinking, so the tavern will have no business, right?

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Downey didn't say anything about Cameron at this time, because these two reasons are actually the same problem, that is - money!

Karl did not answer Donnie's question, but nodded solemnly.

Then John said from the side: "That's right, you just came back from the army and don't know the situation here. Although people in the store are leaving drunk every day in the past few days, many people are saying,

This is their last hurray, and when Prohibition comes, they can keep their children away from alcohol!"

Downey shook his head disdainfully and said, "Drinking has become an indispensable habit in their lives. It's as simple as they say. You can quit if you want. I can guarantee that one day they will really

When I can't drink, I will look for wine all over the world!"

John's rough face showed an incomprehensible expression.

On the contrary, after thinking about what Downey said, Cameron showed a sudden expression at this time: "Second brother, what you mean is that the more prohibited it is, the more it will arouse people's inner desires. The emergence of alcohol prohibition.

On the contrary, does it make people want to drink more?"

Look, this is the benefit of reading. While the rest of the Bullock family are still digesting Downey's words, Cameron has already understood what Downey meant.

Seeing Downey nodding, Cameron immediately looked at Carl excitedly: "Dad, if what the second brother said is true, Block Tavern must not be sold. Maybe he will be the chicken that lays golden eggs for our family in the future!"
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Karl raised his eyebrows slightly, not that he was angry, but he looked curiously at his second son who had just come off the battlefield. He was not like this before, impulsive and irritable. When did he become so organized?
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The battlefield is really a training place.

Karl attributed all these changes to his experience on the battlefield!

"This is just your speculation, and it does not mean that the actual situation is like this. I cannot put Cameron's future on such uncertain matters."

Although Carl also feels that what Downey said makes sense, it is just Downey's family opinion, and for Carl, the most important thing at this moment is to ensure Cameron's tuition.

As for the other conditions that Cameron would need if he wanted to enter the most prestigious university in the United States, Karl didn't know.

"Dad..."

Before Downey could think of anything else to say, Cameron had already spoken with some urgency. He believed that what Downey analyzed was more likely.

"Okay, stop talking, this matter has been decided!"

Carl waved his hand to stop Cameron's words. This was what he was like. As the head of the Bullock family, Carl was used to talking in a single tone.

Downey knew at this time that he could only continue to increase the chips in his hands.

"Dad, you don't know, I actually already have a tavern in Atlantic City, and I have decided to raise more funds this month to stock up on whiskey and rum.

, and it’s not just me doing this, there are already many pubs in Atlantic City doing this!”

In fact, most of the tavern owners in Atlantic City have the same idea as Carl. They are all thinking of ways to get rid of their taverns as soon as possible, or take advantage of this time to clear out all their wine stocks.<

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But Downey can't say that, he needs to increase the chips in Carl's heart!

When the Bullock family heard that Downey actually had his own tavern in Atlantic City, everyone had expressions of surprise and curiosity on their faces.

Jennifer even asked directly: "Didn't you become a soldier? How come you have your own pub?"

The other three people also looked at Downey curiously.

Donnie waved his hand and said: "This is a very complicated matter. I will tell you when I have the opportunity in the future!"

Then Downey said to Carl: "Dad, even if you sell the pub, it will only be enough for Cameron's tuition for one year. What will happen to Cameron's tuition in the second year?"

Karl said: "Cameron can work-study and earn his own tuition. As for your pub in Atlantic City, since it is already yours, it is your industry. You can do what you want, but I

The decision will not be changed!"

The stones in the toilet are really hard and smelly.

Donnie looked at Carl who couldn't get enough oil and salt, and could only lose helplessly. Forget it, sell it if you want. Anyway, what he wanted was Carl's technology and Elwood Village, a place where wine could be brewed. Does Block Tavern exist?
To be continued...