A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 77 Just have enough chips

"Did you figure it out?" Arthur asked.

The reason why Strauss was not there just now was because he was in another room, calculating how much of the liquid funds in Arthur's hands could be used.

Strauss pushed up his glasses and said seriously after handing the account book to Arthur:

"The numbers didn't work out very well. You spent most of your cash on the hotel, the clinic, and the Downs' farm, and the money for Malloy, the generous dividends, and the bulk of it, the campground. Over there, you gave Dutch most of the money that was yours."

Arthur took the account book and flipped it over casually before putting it aside. He already knew this result. Most of the money he earned was spent and turned into assets or investments. What else would he do? ?It can't be stored in a bank.

"There is nothing to be optimistic about. The money just exists in another way. Mr. Strauss, have you been back to the camp recently?" Arthur asked while drinking.

Strauss shook his head, stood and said:

"No, did something happen at the camp?"

"Well, I was kicked out by Dutch." Arthur said normally.

Strauss's already frowning brows suddenly became even more serious. He considered and asked:

"Because of what?"

"Disagreement."

Arthur lay back and adjusted to a comfortable position before continuing:
"There were huge differences. Dutch couldn't stand my questioning and denial, so we broke up. I think we should use the word 'break'."

Strauss sat down opposite Arthur. He looked at Arthur and persuaded:

"You shouldn't do that, Arthur."

"Why?" Arthur asked, also looking at Strauss.

"Because you can't let it go. I dare not say that I completely understand what you are thinking, but I feel that during this time, I do understand you better and better." Strauss said seriously.

Arthur told the truth, it seemed that he and Strauss had not had a good chat since the casino started operating.

Usually, it's more of a routine conversation.

But how come everyone can see that he can't live without the gang?Sean was like this, so was Strauss, and even Mary said so in the letter she left for herself.

Oh, yes, Mary has left with Jamie, and she only left Arthur a letter.

"It's better not to talk about this and talk about other things. For example, what are your plans next? Dutch is not optimistic that our business in the town can continue." Arthur changed the topic and said.

Strauss had already thought about this clearly, and he said without hesitation:

"I will stay here. I estimate that a little person like me will not attract anyone's attention. As for Dutch, I will go back and explain it clearly to him."

Arthur was not surprised to hear that Strauss had such an attitude. After all, everyone in the camp disliked him as a loan shark.

Ridiculous thing.

Although, it was Strauss's loan sharks who supported the women and children in the camp.

Strauss has now found a job that better suits him and it would be natural for him to leave the gang.

But what Arthur didn't expect was that Strauss didn't intend to leave the gang. He just heard him continue: "I will explain to Dutch why I chose to stay here because I am responsible for taking care of the gang's assets." The reason is, after all, we need someone here, who can ensure that the profits they deserve from the camp’s principal are sent to them in a timely manner as much as possible.”

at this time.

After Arthur listened to Strauss's words, he suddenly had a completely different understanding of Strauss than before.

Strauss actually didn't choose to leave the gang?

Looking at Arthur's expression, Strauss seemed to know what Arthur was thinking. He explained:

"Daqi took me in during my most difficult moment. In any case, I am grateful to him. Although everyone in the camp criticized my previous banking business? But they... are my family, not just You can't live without them, they may be the only family I have left in this disappointing world, Arthur."

Arthur was moved.

He also poured Strauss a glass of wine. Strauss looked at the wine in the glass in front of him and hesitated for a moment. Finally, he picked it up and clinked the glasses with Arthur, although in the end he only drank. a small bit.

"At Downs Farm, I originally planned to renovate it later and buy a batch of equipment to brew private wine and use it as a warehouse for storage. But now, I don't know what the situation will be like in the future, so , this matter will be left to you." After Arthur finished the wine in the glass, he talked about what Strauss needed to do in the future.

When Strauss heard Arthur talking about business again, he put down the cup he was holding, took out the notebook he carried with him, and began to record. After recording, he seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then said:
"Arthur, there is one more thing I was going to discuss with you. Now this time may not be a good choice, but I think I still have to tell you and let you make the decision."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"We had a guest at the poker game, Mr. Walli, who mortgaged his small oil drilling equipment to us. Unfortunately for him, it ended badly. He lost miserably, so in the end he had no money to redeem it. It." Strauss always seemed particularly shrewd when talking about such things.

Arthur didn't ask Strauss what they wanted an oil rig for, but waited quietly for Strauss to continue.

"Well, it's not unreasonable for me to accept this mortgage. Mr. Wali owns a small company, but the key point is that he also owns an oil field with very good reserves. After my investigation, because of Kang's Due to Wall’s suppression, not only was he unable to get a loan from the bank, but he also faced the problem of high train rates.”

"So he plans to make some money for himself at the gambling table?" Arthur interjected with a smile.

"Unfortunately, it's like this. Now his situation is very bad. Cornwall has repeatedly tried to acquire his company. I don't know what further conflicts he has with Cornwall. In short, Mr. Walli is tough. The land rejected the Cornwall takeover.”

Hearing this, Arthur sat up solemnly, as if he understood Strauss' plan.

"You are planning to expand your business."

Strauss said to Arthur with bright eyes:

"This is a huge opportunity, Arthur. Although it will be difficult, if it is done..."

This is the energy industry.

Arthur was shocked by Strauss's suggestion. At least, he had never thought about having the opportunity to enter the energy industry.

Strauss continued to explain to Arthur:

"Mr. Walli is now desperate, so I think he will come back to the gambling table, and next time, the only things he can mortgage are his company and oil fields."

Arthur found a problem in this and asked:
"Do we have that much money to pay his mortgage?"

Strauss had that chilling smile on his face again, and he said:

"We just need to have enough chips."

(End of this chapter)