"The first thing is that I want to make some investments in Valentine."
"Investment is good, welcome, esteemed Mr. Arthur! I understand what you mean, and I will ensure that your shop will be incredibly safe." Sheriff Malloy quickly stood up to express his support.
As for now, it was certainly impossible to ask for money. Money was something others had to give him; he couldn't go asking for it, otherwise he, Malloy, might be shot dead in the Valentine Police Station tonight.
The Valentine Police Station was maintained by capitalists, and he, Malloy, naturally understood their methods.
Dutch smiled and nodded, but still raised his hand slightly, stopping Malloy's flattering words.
"Mr. Malloy, my intention isn't just about investment. Actually, I want to open a relatively large clothing store in Valentine. But this clothing store isn't my sole property; it's a joint venture between me and the Senator's wife from Saint Denis. Besides selling clothes, it will also serve as a meeting place for the ladies' rights assembly for the Senator's wife."
"So…"
Dutch's words paused, but Malloy's eyes were already shining brightly!
His heart pounded, and his inner self was ecstatic.
Senator! Senator! Oh my God! I never thought Valentine would receive the attention of the Senator!
Looking at Dutch's eyes, Malloy understood, Malloy understood everything!
This Mr. Arthur is truly a kind person! What did he mean by coming here specifically to tell him that the person opening the store was the Senator's wife?
He must be giving him a hint!
As long as he took good care of the Senator's wife, wouldn't his career rise dramatically?
Even if he wasn't transferred because he was useful, the power he held, his status, and the people he interacted with would completely change!
Simply put, if he seized this opportunity with Mr. Arthur's reminder, he would completely break free from his current lowest circle and leap to become the Senator's lackey!
And this was a whole new circle! The Senator's lackey circle!
Once he entered this circle, even if he remained in Valentine as the Senator's lackey, his son would be able to enter a noble school in Saint Denis, and he himself could even use his status to squeeze into this circle and advance further!
As the saying goes, even a seventh-rank official at the Prime Minister's gate is significant. Even as the Senator's lackey, his entire family's status would experience a leap-like improvement!
Thinking of this, Mr. Malloy's eyes lit up.
He instantly stood up from his chair, then quickly pulled out the ten dollars he had just taken, and then trotted to his desk, pulling out his small box from under the table. From it, he retrieved a gold mirror he had secretly taken during a gang raid, and then trotted to Dutch's front.
"Mr. Arthur, oh, Mr. Arthur, I truly don't know how to express my gratitude to you. Please accept it, please you must accept it! Oh, Mr. Arthur, rest assured, your shop will have our people guarding it twenty-four hours a day! I will ensure that these ladies fighting for their rights feel completely safe! Here, in Valentine, those ladies will never face any difficulties!"
Malloy's eyes were filled with excitement and determination, his expression as if he would die if Dutch didn't accept the money.
Dutch smiled and stood up, taking the gold mirror from Malloy's hand, then thanked him, saying, "Alright, Sheriff, thank you for your gift. Of course, the previous topic was all about the Senator's wife's influence on you. And as for me personally, I naturally also need to support the Valentine Police Station."
"For example, as messengers of peace, and examples of justice, my Sheriff, your uniforms seem a bit worn. How about this, from now on, the uniforms for the Valentine Police Station will be provided by me for free! Of course, my clothing store might also open a procurement voucher for you. Additionally, to support the Valentine Police Station's work, I think you and the officers should also have ample assurance regarding your attire. From now on, in every season of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, officers can receive a free set of clothing each year by virtue of their status as Valentine police officers. Of course, the free coffee and pastries provided by the ladies' rights assembly, I think, will also be a small delight in your lives, won't they?"
"Of course, all of this will be issued under your personal name, Sheriff Malloy. I think such a good Sheriff will be especially well-liked by the officers."
Dutch said with a smile, while Sheriff Malloy was already struggling to breathe!
His eyes suddenly widened, looking at the smiling Dutch, feeling as if he was seeing God smiling at him.
Wonderful, simply wonderful! Mr. Arthur was truly like a real God; every word he spoke made his heart tremble and made his life better!
Damn it, he even wanted to send his wife to Arthur's bed!
"Hiss… Oh, esteemed Mr. Arthur, from now on in Valentine, please feel free to command me!"
Malloy tightly clasped Dutch's hands, his eyes burning with eagerness.
Dutch smiled; he was very satisfied.
This was doing business: turning everyone into parasites who needed to rely on him to survive. This way, even if he wanted to fall, a group of people would rush to prop him back up.
Instead of being a parasite who squeezed everyone until they wanted to kill him.
At this moment, not only was Sheriff Malloy looking at Dutch with reverence and fanaticism, but even the officers in the Valentine Police Station were full of fanaticism, and even bowed and complimented Dutch. The quick-witted Jack even ran out, took over the task of leading the horse from Arthur, and expressed his admiration for Arthur.
"Oh, what a good horse, Mr. Arthur, your white horse looks so handsome and spirited, truly a fine horse! I think you can bring your horse over for us to wash for you when you have time. You know, serving the public is the main purpose of our Valentine Police Station!" Sheriff Malloy expressed his flattery diligently.
Dutch smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, Sheriff, our people are currently scouting for a location for the shop. When our shop opens, I think that lady from Saint Denis should come to attend the ceremony, and the security work will be entrusted to you then. Of course, I will provide a batch of free uniforms to the Valentine Police Station as thanks, and of course, it will still be in your name."
"Oh, Mr. Arthur, oh, you are as warm to my heart and soul as my grandmother's fireplace. Rest assured, Mr. Arthur, I will make sure not even a fly can enter Valentine!"