America 1919

It was then that Donnie spoke up, saying, "Haven't you always wanted the children from the North District to be able to attend school and the residents to have access to a hospital?

Now, I have discussed it with Nucky, and in the new North District, we will build a school and a hospital for you, allowing the people of the North District to have the same benefits as those in the other three districts.

Furthermore, you won't have to worry about the inconvenience of work, as we will specifically open two public bus routes from the new North District to Atlantic City, making it very convenient for you, the people of the new North District, to travel to Atlantic City!"

Irving was still shaking his head. If such conditions had been proposed without moving their living environment, Irving would have gladly agreed, but now it involved relocating the entire North District.

Not to sugarcoat it, given the inferiority and sensitivity of these Black people's psychology, they would certainly perceive this situation as targeting them, as discrimination against them!

"Mr. Block, you understand the North District, such arrangements are indeed good, but it is indeed very difficult to convince the people of the North District!"

Donnie's expression began to darken as he said, "That's exactly why we've called you here. Otherwise, why do you think we let you earn hundreds of thousands of US Dollars here every year?

If you can't even handle these issues, what do we need you for?"

"I..." Irving opened his mouth, uncertain of what to say next.

Donnie continued, "There's no room for negotiation on this matter. We have already obtained the approvals from the state government and the White House, which means that the people of the North District must move."

Irving knew there was no room for negotiation left, and for his own interests, his own rights, he had no choice but to agree to the demands of Donnie and Nucky.

This was something that had to be done!

"There will still be some problems with this matter; it won't be that easy to complete!" Nucky said to Donnie after Irving had left.

Donnie nodded, not denying it, as indeed, relocation work is always prone to problems. Donnie had also overseen such tasks in the past.

However, what reassured Donnie was that, during this era, relocation did not need to be as circumspect, especially when the relocations involved Black people.

"I think we should leave this matter to Westglenn to handle. In addition, let Eli and John assist him; there shouldn't be any major problems!"

Westglenn had already proven his abilities during the operation at the farm. Now, with the assistance of Eli and John, the highest-ranking law enforcement authorities in Atlantic City, even if those Black people wanted to make trouble, they would be dealt with.

"Okay!" Nucky had no objections to Donnie's decision!

"Moreover, to regularize this matter as soon as possible, I suggest the three of them jointly establish a construction company. They can simultaneously work on building the new North District and work on the old North District."

Donnie did not need to make all the money himself; while he was eating meat, he had to ensure that the people around him could drink meaty soup. Only then would they truly rely on him.

Now, Atlantic City needed too many things to be built. Just this year alone, Atlantic City had projects for two upscale hotels and a sports stadium, not counting various medium and small projects. These had already taken up all of Atlantic City's available construction workers.

Therefore, the construction of the new North District and the renovation of the old required new people.

Fortunately, Atlantic City was in a phase of population explosion, which could easily meet the demand for these job positions.

"If that's the case, I think Eli will be very happy!"

Nucky knew in his heart that Donnie was looking out for Eli.

Donnie spoke with a serious tone, "Nucky, this time, we have given Eli an opportunity. I believe you know whether it's the construction of the new district or the renovation of the old, both are projects that can bring great profit. If Eli causes trouble like he did before, we won't be able to tolerate him!"

Donnie was referring to the previous incident when, as Nucky was preparing to transfer power, Eli, in cahoots with people from Atlantic City and Philadelphia, began extorting tourists in Atlantic City, which had greatly upset Donnie at the time.

If it hadn't been for Nucky's sake, to avoid upheaval in Atlantic City, Eli would have been finished then and there!

Nucky nodded and said, "I will personally remind Eli of this matter!"

Afterwards, Donnie called Westglenn, John, and Eli to his office and informed them of the matter. After hearing about it, they were all surprised at the boldness of Donnie and Nucky, but at the same time, they were very happy, as they clearly understood the substantial profits this matter represented.

"Remember, to minimize unnecessary trouble, we demand that you first build up the basic living area in the new North District and then start the relocation process. However, beforehand, you can negotiate with the people of the North District. Those who are willing to relocate can be given some sort of financial compensation, whether in the choice of apartments, the provision of shops, or cash, as long as you let them know that agreeing to relocate earlier can get them more benefits. Those who adamantly resist need to understand that the more they do so, the less welfare they will be able to receive!"