America 1919

Irving has money, right!

But so what?

Does he dare ride the same elevator in the Surf Hotel with them?

It would scare him to death!

Now Nucky actually wants to let the North District enjoy the same benefits as the other three districts, something they simply cannot accept.

"Nucky, I hope you will think this over carefully. What would happen if the people outside Atlantic City found out? They would definitely lose their love for Atlantic City!"

Cousins from the East District said.

Ever since Nevin Byrd was eliminated, Cousins had become the boss of the East District, the district in Atlantic City with the highest average standard of living. The people living in the East District carried pride in their hearts and looked down on everything about the North District.

Even the street that bordered the North and East Districts had been declared a no-go zone, forbidding residents of the East District from entering that street, and the housing prices there were the cheapest throughout the entire East District!

"Cousins, what do you mean?"

Although Irving had grown, it wasn't by much. Hearing Cousins speak like this, he immediately asked in anger.

"What do I mean?" Cousins didn't even deign to look at Irving directly, simply saying dismissively, "It means that you don't have the same entitlement to benefits as us!"

Irving was burning with rage, standing up directly.

Cousins sat there confidently, looking at Irving squarely for the first time and said, "What, you dare to make a move?"

Irving didn't dare to strike. He could express his dissatisfaction with exaggerated body language, but he didn't dare to lash out at Cousins.

The incident that occurred last year in Tulsa had spread to Atlantic City as well. One could say the Tulsa incident had delivered a severe blow to all of America's black people, making it clear to them that no matter how rich you might be, you're still black, even more so because you aren't as wealthy as white people!

"What do both of you mean?"

Nucky ignored Irving and Cousins, instead asking the other two district leaders.

After exchanging glances, Dwight from the West District said, "Mr. Nucky, we appreciate your desire to bring more benefits to Atlantic City, but some people cannot be indulged because the more you indulge them, the more they will take advantage. The people in the South are a good example of this. And I believe that the entire South District wouldn't want their benefits to be the same as the North District's. If you insist on doing this, I think it will only cause discontent in the entire South District... no, the East District, South District, West District!"

Ever since John took the position of Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety, Dwight had been promoted to the position of West District boss by John.

The boss of the South District nodded, echoing Dwight's words.

Irving stood there, veins throbbing with rage, yet still helpless. The current situation was simply not one he could resolve.

Nucky sighed, saying, "Alright, I'll consider it further!"

Afterward, the four of them left Nucky's office. Indeed, Irving wasn't qualified to ride the same elevator as them. He had to go to the employee elevator, but thinking it over and still feeling the anger in his heart, he decided not to go downstairs. Instead, he pressed the button for the 41st floor!

"Mr. Block, you must help us, only you can assist us now!"

Upon seeing Donnie, Irving immediately said.

Donnie looked confused and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Irving quickly told Donnie about Nucky's plan, and then Donnie showed an understanding expression, saying, "I'll give Nucky a call, ask him to come up here and see what he thinks!"

Irving nodded repeatedly.

Soon, Nucky approached and, upon seeing Irving in Donnie's office, also revealed an expression of understanding.

"It seems, Donnie, that you are already aware of this matter?"

Nucky sat directly across from Donnie, saying with a smile.

Donnie nodded, "The people of North District have indeed made many contributions to the development of Atlantic City, what do you think about this in your heart, Nucky?"

Nucky smiled wryly, "Of course, I hope that North District can also enjoy the welfare benefits of Atlantic City. If I didn't think so, I wouldn't have Irving here today, and would have just finished discussing this matter with the other three!"

"That's how it should be!" Donnie turned to Irving, "You see, Mr. Nucky truly has the interests of North District at heart. The issue now is, it's not that we two don't want to help North District with this matter, but we also need to consider the thoughts of other Atlantic City residents.

Moreover, even if Nucky and I forcibly proceeded with the construction of hospitals and schools in North District, do you have enough doctors and teachers?"

Irving found himself in an awkward situation, as they indeed did not have enough doctors and teachers.

"But I believe, once this matter gets out, there will definitely be many black doctors and teachers coming to Atlantic City!"

Irving argued earnestly.

Donnie looked at Nucky, Nucky looked at Donnie, and Irving's eyes oscillated between the two of them.

Nucky suggested, "Donnie, let's give it a try. I believe with the influence of the two of us, we can still persuade everyone!"

Irving's face showed extreme joy, and then he looked at Donnie with hope.

After thinking for a moment, Donnie said, "Since Nucky, you put it that way, what else can I say? After all, I also hope that the people of North District can lead a life just like the residents of other districts."

"Thank you, thank you!"

Upon hearing Donnie and Nucky's words, Irving immediately expressed his gratitude, "I believe every citizen of North District will thank you both from the bottom of their hearts!"

Donnie reminded Irving, "However, to prevent this matter from causing discontent among other people in the city, do not spread this information until we have had a discussion with the other three districts, understand?"

Irving nodded repeatedly, "I understand, I understand, Mr. Block, you can rest assured!"

Irving left the Surf Hotel with a heart full of radiance.

Nucky asked Donnie, "Do you think Irving can keep quiet about it?"

Donnie replied with scornful laughter, "If he could keep quiet, he wouldn't be Irving. Don't worry, our plan will have no problems!"

Just as Donnie had said, by the next day, news about Surf Hotel wanting to increase welfare for Atlantic City residents and build schools and hospitals had spread.

Naturally, this included news about North District.

Many residents of Atlantic City simply could not believe it, nor accept that the black people of North District could enjoy the same benefits as they did.

Yet, many black people were asserting with certainty that Donnie and Nucky had reached a consensus and would definitely help North District.

With such publicity, North District did not gain any respect; instead, they were further isolated!