America 1919

In the United States, there has always been a confrontational psychology between white and black people. Now, with Donnie and Nucky fanning the flames, such confrontations have become even more overt.

In this conflict, one could actually discern the attitudes of both white and black people regarding this matter.

White people are brazen and combative, belonging to the type that will not stop until you submit.

Black people, on the other hand, are anxious about the matter, while simultaneously demanding to enjoy the same benefits.

But no matter what, after two days of fermentation, this issue has already sparked a discussion in Atlantic City: whether or not to grant the same benefits to North District as the other three districts.

The answer is definitely no!

Under such discussion, many people began to question Donnie and Nucky.

"Donnie, you wouldn't be so foolish as to actually grant these lowly black people the same benefits as white people, would you?"

While Donnie was inspecting the Diamond Hall of the Surf Hotel, a cotton plantation owner from Dallas asked him with exaggeration.

"If that's really the case, I'm going to have to find somewhere else to play. I definitely cannot accept a city that allows blacks and whites to enjoy the same rights!"

"Bargas, take a look around our Diamond Hall. Do you notice anything different?"

Bargas Linton looked around the luxurious Diamond Hall and shook his head: "What's different? Has the place been renovated recently?"

Donnie laughed and said, "Of course not, haven't you noticed how pure the skin color here is? You just worry about having fun here, no need to think about anything else, and certainly no need to worry!"

Bargas Linton immediately understood Donnie's meaning, laughed heartily, and said, "Now everyone is saying that you and Nucky are trying to persuade others on behalf of these despicable people, and that's what had me worried!"

Donnie laughed and said, "This is Atlantic City, the paradise of Americans. Don't you think that God should be fair?"

Bargas Linton was puzzled again, but seeing Donnie's smile, Bargas Linton still chose to trust Donnie and said with a laugh, "I understand, I will have a good time here today."

Donnie patted his shoulder and said, "You can have a good time here in the future too!"

After chatting for a while, Donnie went to inspect other areas.

One of the important signs that the Surf Hotel was on the right track was that its guests came from all over the country. It was no longer the Atlantic City that could only attract blue-collar workers from Philadelphia as before.

Moreover, since the guests from other places were quite distant, and the means of long-distance travel were limited to ships and trains, it brought a lot of trouble for those coming from afar to Atlantic City.

First, they were unable to enjoy the same day round-trip process as guests from nearby cities like Philadelphia and New York, who could take the train.

Second, since transportation was not permitting, they would need to stay in Atlantic City for a relatively longer time.

Thus, during this period, the distant guests arriving in Atlantic City presented two extremes.

Either they were wealthy and idle nobles, or they were penniless gamblers looking to make a big bet in Atlantic City.

"Without competition, this situation wouldn't pose any problems, but it gets tricky if there is competition!"

After returning to his office, Donnie wasn't concerned with the discourse within Atlantic City, but was considering the future of the Surf Hotel in Atlantic City.

"Right now, the United States aviation industry is not yet ready for commercial flight. I remember in two years, there will be a man flying from the United States to France and causing a sensation. This should be an opportunity!"

The figure Donnie had in mind was actually a star in the history of American aviation, Charles Lindbergh.

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew a single-engine, single-seat, high-wing monoplane called the Spirit of St. Louis from Long Island, New York, and after 33 hours and 30 minutes, landed in Paris, France.

This act made him a nationwide star and also contributed significantly to American aviation.

Although Donnie couldn't recall this man's name at the moment, he still called Winston Marl into his office.

"Go investigate about transatlantic flights, and also compile information on all the national aviation companies!"

The current use of airplanes in the United States, in a civilian context, was actually only for short distances, mainly for the purpose of mail express.

Winston Marl said, "Boss, we've still got some bootleg liquor leftovers that aren't suitable for airplane transport."

This was the problem with educated people who had too much knowledge—such individuals had a very strong sense of self. Had Donnie entrusted this task to Steve Cotting, Steve Cotting would have said nothing, simply turned around, and begun investigating these matters for Donnie.

But Winston Marl wanted to express his own thoughts.

"If I asked you to do it, you do it. What's with all the questions!"

Seeing Donnie's displeasure, Winston Marl realized he had spoken out of turn, said nothing more, and went to do as Donnie had instructed!

At that moment, Steve Cotting came in.

"Boss, the leader of the Ku Klux Klan, Mobley, is here!"