The American Kill Line: I Can Predict the Future

The Hunter family members never imagined that they would one day set foot on their ancestral land again.

Even though many of them have already settled down and established themselves in other cities, it doesn't diminish their pride at this moment.

Ron and his father agreed to divide the 20000-acre ranch.

Of those, 4000 acres were allocated separately to my father.

In addition, a family trust was set up specifically for the 16000 acres.

The annual income is divided into three parts.

One portion is used to support the education of family members and to establish a special education fund.

Another portion was used to help those members of the clan who were living in poverty.

Old Hunter's branch has remained on this land, and they still manage to maintain their 1000-acre ranch to this day.

In addition to the rule set by Ron's grandfather that "the most honest one in the family should stay and take care of the family business," there was another rule: family members could never sell or divide the land.

It was for this reason that Ron voluntarily left his hometown for New York.

Leave this ranch to my brother Arthur.

It was only after inheriting the family business that Old Hunter understood why his father always set aside a portion of the family's annual savings to send to his uncles and elders who were struggling financially.

Because those who left were never driven out.

It was only when his youngest son volunteered to go to New York that old Hunter truly understood the pain his father and grandfather had endured.

On the one hand, he worried that his two sons would turn against each other in the future over the family property.

On the one hand, she watched her youngest son leave, unable to even try to stop him.

Ron didn't want to change these two rules; the only thing he could do was to provide basic protection for those who left voluntarily.

Old Hunter added one more point:

If any member of the clan within three generations of him is experiencing hardship elsewhere and wishes to return to their ancestral home, they can be provided with a plot of land for a fee.

Returning to the glory of our ancestors is only the first step.

Ron not only donated $20 million to the University of Texas, but also made donations of varying amounts to high schools, libraries, county courts, fire departments, local 4-H youth programs, and even the Tilden High School football team in McMullen County and Tilden.

He also set aside $50 million to establish a long-term "political donation" charitable fund.

The donations cover groups including: Texas Republican State Committee, U.S. Representative for Texas’ 28th Congressional District, McMullen County local candidates (county executive, county judge, etc.), NRA Foundation/Texas Youth Shooting Program, NRA-PVF, etc.

In Texas, political donations are not considered shady deals, but rather "basic etiquette among insiders."

As for why they spent hundreds of millions of dollars to buy the Eagle Beach Shale oil field?

Beyond investing, it's even more important to let Texans know that he's supporting his hometown.

Instead of simply seeking asylum through political donations.

For this reason, Ron chose a company called "Wildcat Energy" in McMullen County.

At the beginning of the year, the Eagle Beach Shale in Texas was confirmed to be an "oil-rich area".

Numerous giant companies have gathered here.

With their strong capital, they acquired prime oil fields from one energy company after another.

Some small and medium-sized energy companies are also unwilling to sell.

Among them is McMullen, the "Wildcat Energy" company that owns 20,000 acres.

They are struggling with a lack of development funds and have been seeking partnerships everywhere.

Ron chose this company partly because of his old friend Hunter, but more importantly because the oil field was of very high quality.

Whether you keep it or let it be acquired by a large company in the future, it's a good choice.

So when the other party offered $1 million to buy 40% of his company, Ron smiled.

"Bill, I have no interest in your company. I've said before that I only invest in the Eagle Beach project."

He's been back for five days and is heading back to New York tomorrow.

Today, Old Hunter, Arthur, Mary's husband, and Uncle Ron have come to this newly purchased ranch to hunt.

A hare darted out, and Ron raised his gun.

A loud bang rang out—missed.

Old Hunter and Arthur, who were not far away, cast disdainful glances at him when he failed.

Ron pretended not to see it.

He hasn't played for many years, and his shooting skills are now absolutely terrible.

Don't worry, there's plenty of prey in this area.

He believes he can return to his peak today.

Bill, the owner of Wildcat Energy, who was following behind, offered him a cigarette and asked, "So, Ron, how do you plan to cooperate?"

"It's very simple."

Ron took the cigarette: "Bill, I know you're under a lot of pressure right now. The bank is pressing you to repay your loan, and these 2 acres of land you own are just worthless paper if you don't dig wells. I've calculated that if you want to develop all 2 acres, you'll need at least $1.5 million in cash over the next three years. If you don't have it, the bank won't give you any more."

Bill's face was grim.

"But don't worry, you're Dad's friend, I'll definitely help you."

Ron lit a cigarette and then lent Bill the $2000 lighter.

Bill silently lit a cigarette, then heard Ron say:

"My plan is simple: you give me a 40% stake in the Yingtan project, and I'll immediately give you 3000 million yuan in cash to pay off your most pressing debts. I'll keep the other 7000 million yuan in my account, and when you drill wells in the future, I'll cover 75% of the cost of each well. You just need to focus on finding the best drilling teams and drilling the wells well. Once the oil is extracted, we'll split it proportionally."

"Don't want shares, just want project equity," was the advice given by the company's finance manager, Sophia.

Ron didn't understand any of this, but he trusted Sophia. He believed that since she said that, it must be for his own benefit and that she had countermeasures.

But this was precisely the way Bill refused to cooperate, and he couldn't help but sneer:

"Why would I choose you if I'm selling my stake? Chesapeake Energy would be a better fit; they offered a higher price."

"Why did you choose me?" Ron took the lighter. "Because I'm from McMullen, my last name is Hunter, and men of the Hunter family don't lie to their friends. I don't want controlling shares, I don't want to kick you out, I just want a reliable partner to make money together. That's much more reliable than those foreign companies, isn't it?"

It must be said that Ron's words moved Bill.

He's been carrying a huge debt because selling project rights to those big companies would mean losing control.

"Bill, I'm going back to New York tomorrow. Think it over carefully."

Ron didn't say anything more, because old Hunter had spotted a wild boar.

He refused to believe that he couldn't hit something this big.

in the afternoon.

Everyone returned with a full load, even Ron's 18-year-old cousin had hunted a white-tailed deer.

Only Ron brought back a rabbit, and it was Cooper's son who helped catch it.

That evening, the Hunter family hosted another barbecue.

There were no outsiders tonight, only members of the Hunter family and his closest friends.

Old Hunter drank to his heart's content, more so than ever before.

His face was flushed, and his eyes were red. He raised his glass to his youngest son and said, "Son, go and make your way in New York. Don't disgrace the Hunter family! And don't forget, you're not fighting alone!"

Men, women, and children of the Hunter family all stood up and raised their glasses in response.

At this moment, Ron was full of confidence.

"Damn New York, here I come!"