Darkstone Code

Chapter 405: 0403 Begging for alms


Richard left in embarrassment, holding his little finger, but Lynch showed no intention of getting up immediately.

Actually, Lynch had almost figured out the details of this group—a scam gang.

This scam gang is different from traditional scam gangs; their methods are more covert. Even when discovered, it's difficult to take action against them.

The four gamblers in the room are local "entrepreneurs"—entrepreneurs in name. They acquire small, collapsing businesses to gain social recognition, making people acknowledge that they are indeed real business owners.

They are very active in the local community, frequently attending various dinners and events, giving the impression that they are highly capable.

Some newly arrived entrepreneurs and tycoons, wanting to quickly establish themselves in the local business circle, inevitably need some enthusiastic people to help them.

And these individuals would show great enthusiasm to new friends.

They are willing to chat with new friends, talking about some local business rules and matters, but the conversations always remain superficial.

These new friends think that perhaps there are some reservations, or maybe the relationship isn't familiar enough yet, so the other party is unwilling to share deep and intimate things. Therefore, the new friends want to quickly become good friends with them.

Playing cards is obviously the quickest way to establish connections. From the first time, people's attention shifts from their original intentions to the gambling game itself, becoming deeply addicted, unable to extricate themselves.

Some things naturally attract people's attention, making them irresistible.

This game is simple, fresh, exciting, and fast-paced, impacting people's sensitive nerves and driving them crazy!

Indeed, some people manage to break free, and the gang won't forcibly retain them, but most are dragged down.

Just like Richard, gradually forgetting his initial purpose of befriending these people, hoping to get some business help, escape the constraints of the company, and find a way to start his own company.

The result... he fell deeply into it.

Some have tried to sue them, but it was to no avail.

Firstly, they don't force people to gamble with them and certainly don't force them to lose money. It's all a voluntary act. You can't claim a lawsuit out of wanting to retract the money lost in gambling; the Judge wouldn't support such a demand.

Secondly, most victims are newcomers. They haven't established enough power and connections locally to fight against these scam gangs. If the law doesn't support them in recovering their losses, clandestine methods are unlikely to succeed.

Therefore, this gang's scam isn't the same as strict scams. As for their dealers cheating, did you catch them in the act of cheating?

This gang lives very well using this method; even today, they still live in villas, smoke premium Kleve, wear exquisite clothes, attend all kinds of parties, and sleep with various girls.

Not only here but also in other places, including Bupen.

Everyone's techniques might be different, but their patterns and methods haven't changed much. Ultimately, they exploit some people's urgent desire to quickly establish themselves, leading them to jump into traps willingly.

But this good time has come to an end because they encountered Lynch.

"My ignorant friend has left, but the game isn't over yet..." he said as he picked up the cards on the table, shuffling them swiftly, then dividing them into several piles, turning side to glance at the four pale-faced gentlemen in the other room.

The bartender and waiters in the room had been subdued; in fact, when Lynch pulled out the Security Committee credentials, these people knew resisting was meaningless.

They sat at the table, faces looking as grim as if they'd lost their father, while Lynch bore a faint smile, inviting them, "You can bet now, gentlemen!"

Chips were thrown on the table, whether willingly or unwillingly, and Lynch didn't even glance at their cards, "Sorry, I won..."

The chips were taken by him, and the card game began anew. In the devilish murmurs of "Sorry, I won" again and again, they lost everything.

"Mr. Lynch, we're out of money...," possibly the leader of the gang spoke first, "Look, we've lost every penny in our pockets. I can't continue to play. How about we reorganize a game in two days?"

Two days?

No need for two days; as soon as Lynch leaves, they would immediately pack up and move somewhere else. After all, the real estate wouldn't be dealt with as unclaimed property just because of their short absence, and the money in the bank wouldn't disappear.

But his wishful thinking didn't come true. Lynch paused slightly in his dealing, then quickly resumed, "Did you see Richard cut off his own finger?"

The few exchanged a glance, and fear suddenly sprouted in their pupils. Reluctantly, they nodded, saying, "Yes, sir."

Lynch finished dealing the cards and looked at them. "Not having money is no big deal. One of your fingers is worth ten thousand, an arm is worth a hundred thousand..." He chuckled lightly, "Come on, place your bets, gentlemen!"

...

Before dinner, Lynch had drained them of all the cash they carried and had in the bank. Whether they had hidden some more or not didn't matter; it amounted to nearly three hundred thousand in total.

In fact, this money wasn't all of their assets, and Lynch was well aware of that. Including the house, the luxury cars outside the house, the immovable properties and investment products they might have elsewhere, it was all money.

Lynch wasn't a bone-sucking gang member; he just wanted to give them a lesson, so he let them go.

What a kind-hearted good man!

That evening, he casually had dinner in his hotel. Just past eight, the front desk called his room.

About seven or eight minutes later, a knock came on the door. Lynch opened it to find Adelaide, the governor's chief of staff, and also a relative of his.

"Mr. Lynch, nice to see you again!" Adelaide was wearing a blue-striped short-sleeved shirt and casual pants. After they shook hands, Lynch invited him into the room.

Adelaide's face was always filled with a smile. It's hard not to show a flattering smile when facing Lynch at this moment.

His growth had been so rapid, astonishingly so, that it's not just about being wealthy now but having somehow gained entry into the President's circle, becoming a nouveau riche in a sense!

And all of this stemmed from Adelaide himself!

The mayor of Sabin City wrote a report for the governor's office. Most of the time, the governor doesn't have time to read these reports; he has more important matters to attend to. So reading these reports and summarizing them is the task of the governor's staff members.

Adelaide summarized some insightful sentences and handed them to the governor, quoting some of them. These caught the President's attention, and Lynch was invited to the President's celebration event.

Throughout this entire line, Adelaide played a role that might not seem noticeable, but definitely couldn't be considered unimportant. He conveyed this idea, and that idea was accepted by people.

Who would have thought that just attending the President's celebration, Lynch seized the opportunity. Sometimes fate really likes to joke around with people!

"The governor knew you came and wants to talk with you. Do you have time tomorrow?"

Lynch nodded, "I have time in the afternoon."

"That's great, we can make it a bit later, and you can have dinner with the governor!" Adelaide breathed a sigh of relief, and his smile became more sincere, "By the way, there might be reporters taking pictures of you two."

"Can I know in advance what the governor wants to talk about?" Lynch asked a question. He didn't think there were many common topics between him and the governor, and Adelaide mentioned taking photos. "You know, I rarely come here, and my business isn't here, so..."

"No worries!" Adelaide showed enthusiasm, "Actually, it's not much related to your business, because it's the end of the year, and next year is the election year."

Adelaide's words suddenly made Lynch understand. He was momentarily dazed, but quickly regained his composure, "I think I understand!"

Some things are "hinted at but not explicitly stated." The Federation's gubernatorial elections are scheduled for the first half of the election year. Typically, gubernatorial campaigns start in October this month, and by February next year, states will elect new governors for their new term, followed immediately by the presidential election.

The governors of Bail Federal wield significant power, almost akin to a king of a small kingdom. To some extent, governors are even more in demand than the President.

Because the President can only be re-elected twice at most, while governors, except for the four states with special zones, can stay in office indefinitely as long as they avoid tyranny and can maintain public trust and support, staying in position until they can longer function independently—this is not a negative or malicious description; it is something all governors aspire to.

However, not all governors can secure continuous re-election. Most governors stop at four or eight years because these periods are enough for the state's people to discern whether the governor they elected brings them happiness.

If he can't, then why let him stay as governor?

In previous years, most governors weren't too worried, but this time it's different. The Federation has just undergone an unprecedented economic downturn, and each state is filled with jobless people struggling with life. People's grievances are already boiling, and there's a possibility that all governors may need to step down if not careful.

That's why governors are starting to figure things out now.

Not just Lynch, but other big capitalists and societal elites in York State will also be chatting with the governor these days. The governor will work to bring these people on board!

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