At this time, Downey and Nucky had already left Ponzi's banquet, and the two came to Nucky's study room at the Ritz Hotel.

Nucky's face showed a rare solemnity.

Nucky attaches great importance to running for president. After all, the last Commodore King in Atlantic City was sent there by Wilson, who was about to become the former president.

Although Nucky doesn't think he will become the second brigadier general, he does need the president's help.

Nucky was surprised by what Downey just said at the Ponzi banquet. The thing Downey knew about Harding must be a scandal that could affect Harding's campaign.

Only in this way can you make a fuss about this matter.

A scandal does not necessarily have to be about a person, it may also make you become a good friend of that person.

It all depends on how you operate it.

"Okay, Donnie, now can you let me see what your surprise is?"

Downey sat on the sofa in the study and said calmly: "Mr. Nucky, how about we talk about the deal between us first?"

Now that Downey has put the chips on the gambling table, it’s natural to discuss the terms!

Nucky took a deep look at Downey. He was not surprised at all by Downey's request. If he didn't make the request at this time, Nucky would be surprised.

"I can let your Wealthy Tavern continue to operate, and even introduce you to my team, but the premise of all this is that your bargaining chip is attractive enough!"

Now Nucky no longer expects to take Downey as his subordinate. If he is not a subordinate, he can only be a partner!

There is nothing we can do about this. What Downey just said really surprised Nucky, especially what happened in Washington.

If Downey didn't have a connection in Washington, it would be impossible for him to know these things.

This incident became something that Nucky was afraid of.

Downey was not satisfied with what Nucky had proposed now, and continued to smile: "There is one more thing I want to cooperate with you, Mr. Nucky."

"Don't push yourself too far!" Nucky said with some dissatisfaction. He thought that Donnie was talking too much.

Downey waved his hand and said: "Mr. Nucky, you misunderstood. What I'm talking about is a very beneficial thing for both you and me. It can increase your influence and financial resources, Mr. Nucky!"
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Downey gave Nucky too many surprises today, so when Nucky heard what Downey said, he still felt a little curious.

"What happened?"

"Things that increase Atlantic City's influence!"

“Tell me more about it!”

"As women gained the right to vote, American women's nature began to be liberated. They were no longer confined to the home as before, and these women also paid more and more attention to their dressing. Look at those in Hollywood.

Actresses, every issue of fashion magazines will comment on their outfits.

And their dressing also affects the dressing of all American women.

I can conclude that in the future, women will become an important consumer group, even more than men. If we can occupy this market, it will bring another alternative to Atlantic City besides tourism, gambling, and prostitutes.

Industrial chain.

Mr. Nucky asked, will this matter be of great benefit to you and Atlantic City?"

Nucky frowned, then suddenly opened his eyebrows: "Are you talking about the beauty pageant?"

As we all know, the Miss America election started this year, but in fact, Atlantic City had already done this last year.

It’s just that it was just a beauty pageant in Atlantic City at the time, and it didn’t cause much of a sensation!

Downey nodded and said: "Yes, it is a beauty pageant, and it is a nationwide beauty pageant. We need to increase the prize money and increase the exposure, so that these girls who come to the beauty pageant will think that they are the most beautiful women in the United States from the bottom of their hearts.<

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As long as the publicity of this event is large enough and shocking enough, I believe this event will become a grand event in the United States, and by then wealthy people from all over the United States will come to Atlantic City.

As long as these people can be retained, Atlantic City will no longer be just a playground for the steel workers in Philadelphia, but will become a playground for wealthy people across the United States!"

Downey's last words attracted Nucky.

Although there are constant tourists in Atlantic City today, most of the tourists are blue-collar workers from Philadelphia and New York. Each of these people can only spend forty or fifty dollars at most in Atlantic City.

But if it is the richest people in the United States, each of these people may spend tens of thousands, which can be seen from Ponzi!

"Do you want to host this event?" Nucky asked Donnie.

Since Downey brought up this matter, Nucky naturally thought that Downey wanted to take full responsibility for it.

"If you agree, Mr. Nucky, I will be very honored!" Downey is indeed responsible for this matter just as Nucky thought, but it is impossible for Downey to tell Nucky about the deeper content.

!

Nucky simply thought about it and agreed to Downey's request.

Although Downey is responsible for this matter, there are many things that he needs to manage. Just how to make this event known to the whole country and make it a nationally watched event requires his own energy.

"Okay!"

Downey smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Downey, I promise you won't be disappointed!"

"Okay, now you can tell me what you know about Harding. If this matter can indeed be used as a bargaining chip, then our cooperation can be successful."

Nucky has not forgotten what Downey said before about Harding's scandal. More importantly, he can use this incident to judge how hard Downey's relationship in Washington is!

"Mr. Harding is a handsome gentleman, and his wife is...so it is inevitable that Mr. Harding will have some women of his own outside, and there happens to be a young lady here who will give birth to Mr. Harding's wife."

I gave birth to a handsome son."

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Having said this, Downey looked at Nucky who was completely shocked and said with a smile: "I wonder if this news will allow you, Nucky, to get approval for building a highway between Atlantic City and Philadelphia after Harding is elected?"

Nucky looked at Donnie blankly, "If this news is true, you will be my best friend!"

"I hope so!" Donnie smiled.

The two finished talking about the business, and Nucky's elegant smile reappeared on his face.

"Donnie, you are a very smart person, so I don't want you to do something unsmart, otherwise I can only say sorry for our cooperation!"

Downey nodded: "Of course, and I said a long time ago that my biggest wish is to become a successful businessman!"

"This is the best!"

Now that the two have temporarily resolved their conflicts, Downey asked about another doubt in his mind.

"Mr. Nucky, Ponzi found me. Did you instigate this matter?"

Ponzi's attitude of being arrogant at first but respectful at the same time made Downey a little unsure. Did Ponzi discover that he had greater wealth in Atlantic City, or was he inspired by Nucky?

Nucky chuckled, but did not give an accurate answer: "Ponzi and I are just friends we met at a banquet!"

But this answer is enough for Downey.

Next, the two discussed the details of the beauty pageant, and finally agreed that Downey would be responsible for all matters in Atlantic City, while Nucky would be responsible for letting the entire United States know about it!

"Nucky!"

Just when the two were about to finish, Lucy walked in with a dissatisfied look.

"Are you two planning to stay here all night?"

"Haha!" Nucky stood up and waved Lucy into his arms, "Of course not, we are ready to end today's conversation!"

Downey called him politely: "Miss Lucy!"

Lucy nodded proudly.

"I won't disturb you two anymore, let's go first!"

Donnie got up and left Nucky's study.

"Haven't you always disliked this Donnie? Why are we chatting so happily today?" Lucy asked pretending not to care.

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Downey returned to the Folly Tavern. At this time, Robert, John, and Bruce were waiting for Downey here, and the members of the Ku Klux Klan who came here to drink had already left.

What's more important is that Downey didn't see the 'lucky boy' Charlie Luancino who was tied into a rice dumpling in his office.

Even though he was tied up into a rice dumpling, Charlie still looked at Donnie angrily.

Donnie ignored him, but asked Robert: "Where did you catch him?"

Robert smiled and said: "Block Tavern, this person is really stupid. After leaving you, he actually went directly to Korla Tavern. After beating Vince, he realized that he had found the wrong place, and then angrily

Came to Block Tavern."

Downey said helplessly: "So, we are inviting those members of the Ku Klux Klan to a banquet here tonight for nothing?"

"Donny Bullock, you despicable guy, Meyer will never let you go!"

Downey glanced at the future New York gang boss, waved his hands impatiently, and said to Chris: "Lock him to the warehouse, I don't have time to care about his affairs at this time!"

After Chris dragged Charlie Luancino away, Downey told everyone what happened at the Ponzi banquet and the discussion with Nucky tonight.

John said excitedly: "So, our problem has been solved now?"
To be continued...