Red Dead Redemption: Western Consortium

Wells Restaurant.

"Wish us happy cooperation."

David picked up the wine glass, and opposite Field and Joss also quickly picked up the wine glass.

The negotiation process was very pleasant and there were no twists and turns.

David agreed to supply the two taverns at a price of $1.6 per bottle of moonshine.

This is also a very considerable profit for the pub.

In fact, the profits of many famous wines are not high. For example, the purchase price of whiskey has reached US$2, and the retail price of a whole bottle is US$2.5.

But taverns can't do that, because they usually sell by the cup instead of by the bottle.

A glass of whiskey costs 50 cents, and a bottle of whiskey in a tavern can be sold for 6 glasses, or even 7 glasses if the bartender uses some tricks.

In addition, some taverns will also add water to make more profits.

In addition to agreeing to supply them, David also made a special request, that is, in the tavern, his moonshine cannot be mixed with water, and the price cannot exceed 35 cents a cup.

Such conditions forced the two taverns to reluctantly agree under David's intimidation.

They knew very well that David wanted to compete for a share of the alcohol market and thereby generate greater sales.

As Valentine's upper echelons, the two tavern owners are well aware of their relationship with Sheriff Malloy.

A few days ago, Field went to the police station to find Chief Malloy, hoping to get his help in cracking down on bootlegging.

However, Malloy clearly rejected him and told him not to mess with people he couldn't afford.

Field learned from Sheriff Malloy that the members of the O'Drisco gang who were once arrogant and domineering in Valentine have now all fallen under David's command.

Although David's request seemed a bit excessive, the price of US$1.6 per bottle was enough to express David's sincerity.

This is formal cooperation, not exploitation where one party oppresses the other.

After taking care of the two tavern owners, David next prepared to buy some properties in Valentine.

The money from bootlegging is all illegal income, and no federal taxes are paid.

If David wants to get on a bigger stage, he can't just rely on moonshining. He also needs other industries to cover up moonshining.

The money for bootlegging is black money, and he needs to use some methods to successfully launder the money.

Of course, these things are not too difficult.

In addition to laundering money, the first thing he has to do is to launder his identity.

Although the most wanted lists are not shared across continents, this does not change the fact that he is indeed a wanted criminal.

And banks will not lend money to a wanted criminal.

So David needs to obtain a legal identity.

In a federation where money is paramount, this is not a big problem. Sheriff Malloy should have a way to solve this problem.

As for Arthur, he had no way to refuse Mary's request.

For his beloved ex-girlfriend and first love, he naturally chose to help.

However, knowing the news that Mary's husband died of illness gave Arthur a little more hope.

Mary's brother Jamie was brainwashed by the cult, and Arthur found and convinced him, bringing him to Mary.

Finally at the train station, Arthur sent Mary and his brother away.

The next day, he found a random place in Valentine to deal with Arthur who spent the night. After waking up, he wrote in his diary:

I feel...I am the luckiest person in the world...

I feel like a fool again.

That woman had me hooked, no one could play me around like she did.

I believe I won't be stupid again, but...

I don’t know why, but I feel like I still do.

Putting away the diary, Arthur felt a little sad and wanted to have a drink in the pub.

"Hey, sir, do you need some moonshine? This is the perfect moonshine, no worse than whiskey or brandy."

"And it only costs $2, sir."

Arthur followed the sound and saw that it was a boy about 14 years old.

The boy was holding a bottle of private wine with a nice color and no label.

"Oh, it's the same moonshine as whiskey and brandy. Why should I believe you, kid?"

Arthur felt a little better and asked jokingly.

"Sir, you can have a taste first. If it's different from what I told you, then you don't have to pay."

"But I need to warn sir, this is Mr. Donal's territory. If you want to default on your debt, I'm afraid it won't be that simple."

The young man handed the wine to Arthur and said that he was not worried about Arthur not paying. The reputation of this bootleg wine was very great in Valentine.

Not far away, there were many subordinates of Mr. Donal, a big shot in his mind.

As long as he shouts, many people will come to help him.

And police officers on patrol protect their businesses.

"Okay, then I'll try it. If it's not as good as you say, boy, I won't pay you even 1 cent."

Arthur took the private wine, opened it and took a sip, with some surprise in his eyes.

The taste of this moonshine is indeed completely comparable to whiskey and brandy. It even feels sweeter and more delicious.

After another sip, Arthur took out 4 dollars from his arms.

"Boy, get me another bottle."

Arthur planned to take a bottle back to the camp and give his uncle a taste.

The uncle is an alcoholic, but the gang obviously cannot supply spirits for a long time, otherwise the gang funds will be consumed by the uncle.

But how could an alcoholic not like to drink strong liquor, so occasionally Arthur would bring a bottle to his uncle.

This moonshine tastes good, and the price of 2 US dollars is indeed a good value for money, so Arthur naturally thought of the uncle.

For the gang members, except for that damn rat, in Arthur's heart, they were all like his own family.