Chapter 227: Tramp?
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As a joke, Prohibition was introduced to reduce crime, domestic violence, etc., but excessive suppression of desires can breed greater evil.
As Prohibition was strictly enforced, more and more bars were demolished, and former large liquor establishments closed down, leaving almost no alcohol for sale on the market.
But people's cravings for alcohol have not disappeared, and even many law enforcement officers have a soft spot for alcohol.
Roy's men are the best example of this.
After the law came into force, the brewing and sale of alcohol moved to the black market, the price of brandy increased fourfold before the ban, and the price of beer more than sevenfold.
There are not a few people like Li Yaoyang who seize the opportunity to rise up, of course, more people just want to make a little money, so they secretly make wine at home and secretly sell it on the black market.
In this case, even the anti-alcohol commissioners have nothing to do, and they cannot break into the homes of civilians without evidence, because it is not illegal to drink alcohol in their own homes.
Not only civilians, but also doctors who should be compassionate and life-saving are also reselling medical alcohol to the black market through their own rights;
The church was sacrosanct in the eyes of Westerners at that time, but during this period, the "holy wine" offered in the church was often dropped;
What is even more unimaginable is that in order to obtain profits, many people even sell industrial alcohol, methanol and other water, and there have been many cases of death caused by fake wine.
So was Prohibition right or wrong? It can only be left for posterity to comment.
And those who are in it, try to enjoy it, if there is no alcohol ban, Li Yaoyang may only be able to fight wits and courage with the big men on Broadway, and there is no way to prove his Chinese identity!
Kenny Atkins, I don't know if anyone else remembers this inconspicuous little character.
At this time, he was standing at the gate of the prison, looking like he would be blown down by a casual gust of wind, skinny, and he was like two people before.
The white beard on his chin and upside down made him look even older.
He squinted his eyes and looked up at the sky, his mouth open, every tooth clearly visible.
The sun was shining down, mild but a little dazzling, but Kenny didn't cover it with his hands, greedily enjoying the feeling of being wrapped in the sun.
At this moment, a voice sounded from his side:
"Kenny?"
It's been a long time since he's heard anyone call himself in such a calm tone, and Kenny turns his head and looks curiously at the man with a Chinese face.
"We know each other?" Kenny's tone was hesitant, a little unsure.
"I didn't know each other before, but now I do." The man with the national character face is Roy, and no one knows why he is here.
"Oh, you're looking for me?"
"Well, why don't you talk somewhere else? How about I treat you to coffee? I'm sure you miss the taste of coffee. Roy sent out an invitation.
Unexpectedly, Kenny refused without hesitation:
"No, no."
"Why?"
"I just want to live in a different place, and whatever your purpose is none of my business."
Kenny isn't a fool, isn't it worth being wary of a stranger who suddenly comes up to you and asks you for coffee?
What's more, he has been in prison for more than two years, and his familiar and unfamiliar friends have long forgotten him, who would approach a prisoner who has just been released from prison without purpose?
"Okay, thank you for your candor, but I'd like to invite you to talk, whatever you want to do, coffee? Dine? Or find you a young lady? But don't drink, I can't violate my professional ethics. ”
Roy said this, how can he still look like a prohibitionist.
But the more he does this, the more Kenny resists, and he is so miserable that he doesn't want to do it again.
"Thank you for your kindness, but... Never mind. ”
With that, he walked forward, aimlessly, carrying a canvas bag, looking very desolate.
Roy Catches Up:
"Then I say, listen, I read the file two years ago, and you were wronged."
One sentence that makes Kenny get emotional:
"Who the hell are you?"
The case was a sad affair that couldn't be brought up, and for Kenny, it was like a catalyst that drove him crazy every time he thought about it.
"Man, can we talk now? I didn't lie to you, I think from the bottom of my heart that you were wronged, and I have a chance to avenge you. Roy said with great certainty.
Kenny gasped violently, his eyes red, and he looked like he might erupt at any moment.
"I want to eat meat!"
Roy grinned:
"No problem, enough!"
I found a random restaurant that made steaks, and ordered four servings, and Roy didn't move a piece, all of them were Kenny's.
Watching him gobble up, as if he had never eaten in his life, Roy couldn't help but feel sad:
"Man, slow down, no one is robbing you, if it's not enough, I'll order more."
Kenny's cheeks are bulging, but he still keeps stuffing it in his mouth, and the sauce is splashing all over the place.
Eating alone and watching alone, this strange combination attracted the attention of the waiter, who observed it secretly for a while, and quietly disappeared into the back kitchen.
Just when they started talking, Li Yaoyang had already learned about the situation.
"Roy with a homeless man?"
"It was reported by a restaurant waiter for a $50 bounty." Xiao Er said.
"You go and see for yourself, no, let Ah Biao go, he is too familiar with the faces of a few of you." Li Yaoyang said.
"Yes, but what is Roy going to do? To meet a homeless man? Or invite each other to steak? ”
"Hell knows what he's up to, but he certainly won't be out of here."
"Okay, I'll go and call Ah Biao."
"Wait!" Li Yaoyang stopped him and paced in the study:
"When they are separated, let people follow the homeless man, and I want to know his identity."
"Okay!"
Xiao Er went out and bumped into Xiaohong, who came in to deliver the documents, and the two nodded with a smile and passed by.
"Brother Yang, this is the income of the laundry room, Fat Dun'er asked me to show it to you."
Li Yaoyang was in no mood to watch it for the time being, and his mind was full of Roy.
Don't get me wrong, this has nothing to do with love, it's purely about wanting to kill each other.
"Got it, let it go, I'll look back."
"Are you going out?"
"Hmm~ go out, you stay and watch the house."
"Okay."
……
In the dining room, Kenny finally finishes his steak, which makes him burp until he is full, and his expression is not right, and he is disgusted.
Roy covered his face, is this eating too much?
Before he could say anything to care, Kenny rushed to the toilet and vomited inside.
The sound of violent vomiting made the clerks look at each other, and they were already thinking about how to decide who would clean the toilet for a while.
Roy was quite sensible and put 20 knives on the table:
"Sorry for the trouble, be careful, and help my friend clean up later."