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Chapter 467 The Father of 11 Children

Bell Labs was caught in a struggle between money and principles, and Ernst learned of the news immediately.

"I wonder what choices you would make in the face of such a huge sum of money?" Ernst was becoming increasingly interested in this test of humanity.

"What are you talking about?" Greg, who was sitting on the sofa not far away, couldn't help but ask Ernst, who had just hung up the phone and was talking to himself with a strange expression.

"You didn't call me here just to show off your relationship in front of me, did you?"

He muttered another complaint, certain that if he weren't there, the horny kitten in Ernst's arms would probably have already unzipped Ernst's pants.

"You dare to talk back?" Ernst grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it at Greg, shouting, "You actually dared to send people to develop the leaf market in Utah's wealthy areas? Are you tired of living? Don't you know how to spell death?"

I received a call from Wenger while I was still in Silicon Valley.

Ernst learned that Greg, that fatso, had dared to sell leaves in a wealthy area of ​​Utah without permission, and had unfortunately been arrested by the local police. Wenger was trying to find a way to bail the guy out.

Greg leaned back slightly, startled by Ernst's rage, but still tried to defend himself, "Who would have thought there would be a traitor within our ranks? That bastard actually got converted and became someone else's follower, revealing all our hideouts."

Greg's tone was full of grievance and anger. He originally thought that his plan to develop the leaf market in Utah was flawless. As long as he avoided the routine police patrols, he could make a lot of profits in the wealthy area. However, he did not expect that he would fail because of a traitor within his own ranks.

In fact, it is common for underlings to be arrested in this underground industry. In order to protect themselves, the arrested underlings usually do not implicate their other accomplices, so Greg was not too worried at first.

But to his utter surprise, the police brought in a believer to enlighten the arrested underling. As a result, the underling actually converted to the church and told the police everything about all their hideouts in Utah.

"Is that the point?" Ernst was even angrier when he heard Greg's explanation. He wanted nothing more than to rush up and beat the fat man up again.

However, seeing that the other person's face was already bruised and swollen, there was nothing left to do, so he held back.

Ernst took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then asked seriously, "Do you know that's Mormon territory?"

Greg lowered his head and replied softly, "I know."

"You knew and you still went?" Ernst practically yelled. "You should thank God you got into the police station, otherwise you wouldn't even know how you died."

Just then, a curious voice suddenly came from Ernst's arms, asking, "Is the Mormon Church very powerful?"

Ernst lowered his head, looked at Jessica, and said seriously, "Utah was founded by them, and almost every governor of Utah has been a member of the Mormon Church. In Utah, everyone knows that the Mormon Church is the true ruler, regardless of the White House or local business tycoons."

"Really?" Jessica gasped in surprise, covering her mouth as she heard Ernst's words.

In her mind, the United States is a highly secular country. Although religion has a certain influence on society, few religious sects can wield such enormous power within a state as Ernst described.

"You haven't heard of the Mormon Church?" Seeing Jessica's surprised expression, it was Ernst's turn to be surprised this time.

He asked in disbelief, "You don't know about Salt Lake City's iconic Mormon Temple and Temple Square?"

As one of Salt Lake City's most famous tourist attractions, it attracts a large number of visitors every year.

"I've heard of it." It's a famous tourist attraction in America, after all. "I just didn't realize that this Mormon is the Mormon Church. I didn't know they were so powerful."

Speaking of the Mormon Church, it is definitely an outlier in Western society.

Initially, the Mormon Church was seen as a cult by many because it was claimed that their doctrines dictated that men should marry many wives and women should share their husbands.

Of course, this was a claim made by the upper class; Ernst believed more that it was suppression from Christianity.

The Mormon Church is a branch that evolved from Christianity. They hold temple ceremonies, which are exactly the same as the rituals and rules of Freemasonry.

Therefore, many people speculate that a split occurred within Christianity at that time, with the Mormon Church breaking away and being suppressed by Christianity.

Then, led by their second leader, Brigham Young, this group arrived in a desolate place that even the US government at the time didn't bother with, which is now Salt Lake City.

From then on, Salt Lake City became the new Jerusalem of the Mormon Church, and Brigham Young became the governor of Utah, bringing theocracy to Utah.

After so many years of development, the Mormon Church has not only become legal but is also very wealthy.

It has its own bank, its own media, its own farm, and its own investment company, with assets exceeding two hundred billion US dollars.

Even education was something he founded himself.

Brigham Young University, one of the wealthiest private universities in the United States, is known as God's Academy. It was founded by Brigham Young, the second leader of the university, and enjoys an excellent reputation in the American education sector.

However, these can only be described as miracles, not as unusual occurrences.

The truly alternative manifestation is the current doctrine of the Mormon Church.

For example, they value family very much, and Monday nights are a time for family bonding, during which time they cannot work or watch TV shows.

The family sits together playing games, chatting about life, and believing that home is a gateway to eternity.

In addition, Mormons are forbidden from touching five things: leaves, tobacco, alcohol, tea, and coffee.

When someone needs help, such as getting married, moving, getting sick, or facing financial difficulties, other members of the church will lend a helping hand. Every Mormon community is like an ideal version of utopia.

If the Mormon Church were considered a country, its average life expectancy would be five years longer than that of Americans, its birth rate per family would be the highest in the world, and its crime rate would be the lowest.

Moreover, the Mormon missionary work is quite interesting; boys start going out to preach at 18 and girls at 19.

They don't argue, debate, or get angry; they don't belittle others. If you're willing, they'll talk to you about their doctrines.

If you disagree or even argue, they will simply listen, then smile slightly and politely leave.

This gentle and rational approach to missionary work has earned the Mormon Church increasing recognition and support worldwide, attracting a large number of people to join.

"Haven't you ever opened the drawer of the Marriott hotel's bedside table?" Ernst suddenly asked Jessica.

Jessica was taken aback by Ernst's words for a moment, then rolled her eyes at him and said, "I've only stayed at the Marriott a few times. Besides, I'm always exhausted when I stay in a hotel. Who would look at the Bible in the bedside table drawer?"

In Jessica's view, the Bible in the hotel bedside table drawer was just for show, and few people would actually read it.

"No wonder, if you'd seen it, you'd understand this sect," Ernst said with a smile.

In most American hotels, a Bible is usually placed in a drawer in each room, which is a reflection of American religious culture in the hotel industry.

However, Marriott Hotels are different; in addition to the Bible, each room also contains a copy of the Book of Mormon in a drawer.

Because the founder of Marriott Hotels was a devout Mormon.

Its founder, John Willard Marriott, incorporated Mormon values ​​into the hotel's operation and management from the very beginning. In his view, the Mormon values ​​of integrity, friendliness, and diligence are highly consistent with the service philosophy pursued by the hotel industry.

To spread the doctrines and values ​​of the Mormon Church, Marriott Hotels has placed a copy of the Book of Mormon in every room, hoping to help more people understand the Mormon Church.

"Who would watch that stuff? Praying in a hotel? Are you crazy?" Greg couldn't help but chime in from the side.

The fat man didn't say anything, and Ernst had completely forgotten about him.

He turned to Greg, his eyes stern, and asked, "Are you short of money?"

I only had contact with that guy Green once because of the last money laundering deal, and I never expected that the two of us would get together.

What an idiot! Doesn't he realize that if Utah were so easy to develop, would he let you take the lion's share of the profits?

He didn't care that Craig was involved in illegal activities, nor did he ever think that he would have to "legitimize" his business.

This guy is well-connected in various gangs, which is more helpful to him than his laundering career.

For example, the guy who helped me a lot with this flash sale of utility poles.

"You know, I'm the father of 11 children," Greg replied weakly.

Ernst stared wide-eyed, mouth agape, before finally blurting out, "Just how many widows have you slept with, you bastard?"