Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 98 [Charity Dinner]

The days passed in a flash.

Ethan's grape brick play was a huge success.

Many grape brick specialty stores have opened on the market, including stores owned by the three major families, and some that have followed the trend because of the favorable market conditions.

Ethan accepted all offers, after all, this was a legitimate business and could not be stopped. Selling grape bricks would also help his real name, 'Researcher and Changer of Fine Wine', to grow.

In just the past few days, it has gradually developed towards a deep purple color, and the quantity, range and quality of the wines that can be affected are also increasing.

Also, for the time being, Ethan still has a monopoly on grape brick technology, and he is the only shipper.

Even if his technology is cracked later, his advantage is still huge. He has his real name and a chemical genius like Water. His technology will only continue to innovate.

His grape bricks will only become cheaper and better in quality, and no one in the market will be able to beat him.

Finally, a place that kills three birds with one stone.

Their moonshine also started to sell well again.

The source of pollution has disappeared. No matter how much publicity is spread outside, as long as no one dies, the desire for alcohol will always prevail.

In particular, many people have tasted the beauty of grape bricks.

The desire for real wine is even greater.

The ship of bootleg liquor finally set sail again.

In order to make up for the losses, all the wine prices were refurbished again, but those alcoholics who had been thirsty for wine for a long time didn't care at all and just kept buying.

We held two meetings in succession over the past two days, and everyone was smiling happily at the meetings.

Even George, who had been gloomy since Ethan chopped off his hand, couldn't help laughing these past two days.

He also apologized to Ethan again and hoped that Ethan would forgive him.

Because he wanted to buy some more grape bricks.

The grape bricks he stockpiled and pre-ordered were in short supply compared to the sales rate.

Ethan sold it to him at a higher price.

Meanwhile, Ethan started coming to Sophia's house more frequently these days.

Draw her portrait and chat about art and other things.

Since Ned 'controlled' him last time, he seemed to trust him completely and did not stop Sophia from seeing him. Sometimes he would chat with them at home.

That afternoon, Ethan was painting in Sophia's garden again.

Sophia's portrait was almost done, and she was very satisfied with it. She handed Ethan a handkerchief to wipe his hands, and leaned in very closely to look at it, emitting a jasmine-like fragrance, and her attitude was very intimate.

"The painting is really good, it looks better than mine."

"Of course you are more beautiful, otherwise how could there be such a reflection?" Ethan calmly distanced himself.

Because he saw Anya looking over here quietly through the glass window in the reception room in the distance.

"Have some tea. You've worked hard." Sophia handed Ethan another cup of black tea. Then, as if remembering something, she said, "By the way, the charity dinner is about to begin. Ethan, what paintings have you prepared?"

"It's a secret for now." Ethan picked up the tea and took a sip, smiling.

"Hate."

The two chatted for a while, and then Ned came.

Ned sent his daughter away again, asking her to get some snacks. Then, seemingly unintentionally, he reminded Ethan, "Ethan, the City Hall will likely announce a reconstruction plan for San Quanti at the charity dinner. If you have sufficient funds recently, you can participate. After all, this is also part of the charity."

In the end, the charity dinner was still led by the city hall, and the artists became supporting roles.

The charity dinner is the next day and many people will attend.

City Hall officials, artists, legal professionals, big businessmen, and, it is said, even church members.

Ethan nodded calmly at Ned's suggestion.

This is also necessary for acting.

Now, outside, Ned really admires the image of Ethan as a young man.

Ethan had to cooperate with him.

Ethan's investment in the reconstruction of San Quanti was actually exactly what he wanted. He had recently obtained a special weapons authorization from Solomon and wanted to open a weapons factory, but he was in need of a piece of land.

Land in Winster is hard to come by, and even less available for building weapons factories.

If he drove to San Quanti, he wouldn't have so many concerns, and he would also gain a better reputation for being philanthropic.

The next day comes quickly.

In the afternoon, after Ethan packed up the painting to be auctioned for charity tonight, he began to paint a portrait of Anya.

This was something Ethan brought up himself when he returned home yesterday.

Because he noticed that Anya's eyes were unfriendly.

Anya actually added, "Nine."

"what?"

"You have to draw me nine more."

Ethan had no choice but to agree.

In fact, the painting he had done for Anya was almost finished, but at this time, Ethan naturally did not dare to neglect it and hurriedly adjusted it with more delicate strokes.

It snowed again in the evening.

Ethan wore a very formal pure black suit today, with a white rose on his chest, which had a sense of mourning.

After all, the theme of tonight is to aid the broken San Quanti.

Sitting in the car on the way to the dinner, Ethan looked at the snow outside the car window and fell asleep unknowingly.

Then he had a dream.

In his dream, he came to San Quanti.

Walking on the broken street, suddenly, a sacred and warm figure rose up from the ground bit by bit.

This person is naturally Sheng Kuangti.

He knelt at Ethan's feet again and began to pray to him.

"Great Lord, I beg you to save this broken city and its scattered people. Let your light once again envelop this place and bring life back to it. I will forever serve you, follow your ways, and protect your kingdom!"

What else could Ethan do? He could only agree.

This is a pure, genuine saint.

"I promise you."

The next moment, he woke up.

Feeling the remaining warmth between his fingers, he realized that this was probably not a dream, this was real.

Just now, Saint Quanti called him and prayed to him again.

In other words, he did not completely disappear, he still existed, in San Quang Ti.

Moreover, he seemed to have recovered and could be found through dreams.

If that was the case, he would invest even more in Shengkuangti.

As Saint Quanti just said, that will be his kingdom.

And Saint Quanti will protect it.

A guardian spirit that can easily suppress several King of Winters level.

The car arrived at the dinner venue at this time.

North Sea Star.

As the best hotel in Winster, it is indeed the best location to host this kind of event.

When I arrived, the door was already guarded. The North Sea Star was not doing business today and was booked out. The only event was the charity dinner.

Ethan got out of the car, showed the invitation, and entered the venue smoothly.

(End of this chapter)