The vigilante incident that stirred up Star City has finally come to an end after Oliver Quinn was imprisoned in Iron Mountain Prison.

Although the Quinn family used a lot of network energy to try to use traumatic stress disorder as a foothold to defend their innocence, they wanted to transfer Oliver Quinn, who was characterized as a felon, to the Mental Illness Rehabilitation Center in Star City.

But in the face of irrefutable and conclusive evidence, and with public opinion overwhelming, it was clear that the judge and the jury could not afford to take such a big risk, and Moira had no choice but to give up this plan.

However, Oliver Quinn, who once again became the talk of people's after-dinner conversations, did not maintain the heat of public opinion for long.

The Palm Lake slum redevelopment plan, which was confirmed by state media, was about to be put on the agenda, which instantly attracted the attention of all Star City residents.

From the wealthy businessmen to the common people, they were shocked by the news.

The Palm Lake slum has been around for seven or eight years, starting with the Great Depression that swept Star City, when many factories were closed and abandoned, leaving countless people unemployed and laid off as homeless people on the streets, living on the city's handouts.

Some people were forced to go on the path of crime, some people had no choice but to become warblers selling meat, in short, it was the darkest period of the Star City, and a bleak cloud hung over everyone's heads.

Probably the only group that has benefited from this is the street gangs that have taken advantage of the situation, using the Palm Lake slum as their base camp to absorb many young people who have dropped out of school and are unemployed, as a new blood to strengthen themselves.

Like a malignant tumor parasitic on Palm Lake, these gangsters are constantly feeding on nutrients and extinguishing the last hope of rebuilding the slums.

No one wants to set up a factory and run a business in a backward area where gangsters are rampant and thugs are entrenched.

Those legitimate businessmen who are brave enough to try it often hold out for less than a month before being scared away by gangsters who come to collect "management fees".

The companies that have been able to gain a foothold in Palm Lake are more or less gangster-owned, or they themselves are tools used by gangs to launder money and lend usury.

And in this regard, the city hall and the police station are helpless.

With a population of nearly one million and a complex population of immigrants from places like Mexico and India, the Palm Lake slum is home to a complex mix of large and small street gangs.

Bureaucracy is always like this, and if you can't solve the problems during your tenure, you should leave them to the next term.

Over time, Lake Palm became a stain on the map of Star City, a special existence that was deliberately overlooked.

So when people heard that White Industries and Quinn Combine were leading the way in proposing a plan to rebuild Lake Palm, they were both surprised and felt unreal.

In particular, most of the residents who live in Palm Lake think that this is just a gimmick thrown by unscrupulous capitalists.

The day after the news was revealed, it was 3:20 p.m.

Near Seventh Avenue in Lake Palm, in front of the Twin Star Tower, which was once intended to be the tallest building in Star City.

A press conference is being held that will be broadcast live to the entire city.

The young man standing on the high platform is the heir of the White family, who has always been known for his low profile.

Leo, who took over the family business from his father, was one of the most eye-catching gimmicks in his own right, and the platform of the Quinn Union and City Hall made the TV station's reporters flock to him.

They huddled in front of the wide open space of the Twin Star Building, set up their guns and cannons, and the shutters of their cameras kept moving.

"As we gather today in front of the Twin Stars Tower to talk about the future and development of the city, I, as a speaker, should have said something high-sounding, such as retelling the glorious history of the White family, looking back to the past, looking to the future, and so ......on."

Leo's self-deprecation caused a friendly laugh from the audience.

The young helmsman of the White family won a lot of favor on his first public appearance.

"There are none of these today. The building behind me had a chance to be the tallest building in Star City, a shining jewel in the city's crown — not a stumbling building that was less than a third of the way finished. ”

Leo stretched out his hand and pointed to the unfinished building behind him, his voice deep and compassionate.

The frequency of the shutter press gradually decreased, and the camera lens was focused on the young man standing on the stage.

The journalists, the liberal media people, held their breath, their eyes full of anticipation.

"The Great Depression a few years ago shrouded Star City in a haze, and countless people lost their jobs and families, which also made Palm Lake what it is today."

Leo paused, continued to practice Stanislavsky's theory of acting, and said passionately: "I know that the people who live here think that Star City has forgotten them—it's not. Starting with this two-star tower, Palm Lake will usher in a new change! Factories, public schools, welfare institutions, these will start to be built. ”

"A better Star City, a city of tomorrow where gangsters are rampant and vigilantes are raging......"

When the applause subsided, and Leo saw that the audience was almost warmed up, he raised his hand and invited Walter, who was sitting in the audience to represent the Quinn Consortium, and the officials of the town hall.

This was all discussed before, after all, because Oliver Quinn is the vigilante, the stock price of Quinn Combine has fallen, and it is urgent to restore the company's image; The city hall wants to pull public opinion and votes.

Everyone takes what they need, and naturally hits it off.

The Palm Lake slum is a huge piece of cake that was previously ignored because of a lack of strength and inaccessibility.

Twenty-four blocks, a population of nearly a million, gangs are rampant, and there are many immigrants, who can bite it?

Now with White Industries and the Quinn Consortium leading the way, Star City's two economic pillars are at the forefront, which naturally attracts a large number of speculators.

For example, Frank Potinall, who looked at Leo eagerly, was one of them.

This mafia boss has long been not satisfied with the illegal and profiteering gangster business, and becoming a big entrepreneur who can successfully enter the upper class of society is Frank's biggest goal.

"Mr. White, Portinaur Construction, is well placed to take on the Palm Lake project."

Seeing Leo walk to the stage, Frank hurriedly leaned over.

As the leader of the underworld, he is still somewhat blind, knowing that the White family does not want to get involved with the gangsters, so he especially asks the driver to drive the car to the side of the road.

"Thirteen of the 24 blocks in Lake Palm need to be replanned, as well as public schools and welfare agencies, and temporary housing...... Mr. Potinall's appetite is so good, would he like to eat it alone? ”

Leo sat in the car and said with a smile.

He glanced ahead and saw that it was Helena who was acting as the driver.

Thinking of the last dinner together, the underworld leader's actions were a bit deliberate.

Is this the rhythm of preparing to give yourself a woman? Giving up a daughter to hug the thighs of the White family?

Leo's eyes were a little strange, he didn't plan to officially cooperate with the mafia.

"The construction of the main urban areas, as well as the resettlement of houses, is still very experienced in the construction of the Portinal Construction Company...... Moreover, the environment of Palm Lake is complicated, there are many immigrants, and the base camp of the triad is also here, and I can also use it to deal with these people. ”

Frank's attitude is more affectionate than the last time, and the majesty of the underworld leader is gone.

It's like a ...... Licking a dog?

But when you think about it, it's understandable.

After all, the Palm Lake cake, with the joint efforts of White Industries and the Quinn Consortium, will only grow rapidly and create unimaginable economic value in the future.

If Frank can get a piece of it, not only will he benefit immensely, but he will also enter the powerful circle of Star City with the help of the White family.

"Frank, if you're going to convince others of your strength, you have to prove yourself first. Martin Summers has the courage to turn the other cheek against the triad, how about you? ”

Leo smiled at the corner of his mouth, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

If the mafia wants to gain support, they have to fight with their lives, after all, this is the only chip they can come up with.

"Mr. White, let me think."

Frank's smile stiffened slightly, and he hesitated, still not giving a clear answer.

"I have something to do tonight, let Helena have dinner with you."

Leo and Helena, who were sitting in front, glanced at each other, their eyes collided, and then quickly looked away.