Ponzi was sitting in the manor of the rented villa, looking at Downey with a confused look.

I came here to deceive others, but now why do I feel like someone wants to defraud me of my money?

The mouse came to visit the weasel's house, did he recognize his relatives?

Well, there is no such proverb in the United States, but Ponzi really didn’t expect Downey to come to him for investment.

Downey didn't care what Ponzi thought at all, and said excitedly: "Mr. Ponzi, you have said before that you are a person who is very willing to help young people. For a life mentor like you, I have never met him.

Yes, that is my honor, but I think there must be many young people who cannot meet people like you when they are confused in life.

So I think you should have such an opportunity, let young people across the country know you, know you, and let you become a spiritual mentor for young people across the country!"

Ponzi looked at the somewhat crazy Downey and couldn't help but be curious. Is what this man said true or false?

"You said you want everyone in the country to know about me? But how will they know?"

Downey said: "Of course it is through the beauty pageant. I know Mr. Ponzi, you can't wear a swimsuit and compete with those girls in the beauty pageant, but our beauty pageant is to recruit beauties from all over the country.

Not only that, in order to expand the influence of this beauty pageant, Mr. Nucky has said that it will advertise in mainstream media in major cities across the country.

And this is the best way to expand your influence!"

Ponzi was a little moved.

Many people think that Ponzi, as the founder of the Ponzi scheme, must be a very smart person, but in fact, this person's intelligence has limits, and his greed is unlimited.

After Ponzi was arrested in August this year, he was sentenced to three years. After being released from prison three years later, he did not choose to improve his scam. He still used the same old methods. Even the method of speculating on stamps did not change. He just changed it.

place.

Then he was caught again and was finally deported back to Italy. After he returned to Italy, he wanted to use the old method to run a Ponzi scheme again in Italy.

But in fact, the Ponzi scheme at this time has gone through an update, and Ponzi's methods have long since ceased to work.

He is excited now because, in Ponzi's view, he has defrauded more than 15 million US dollars in cash in Boston alone. If everyone in the United States can fall into his scam, what will he become?

The rich man?

Billionaire is not an exaggeration, right?

"How do you want to let young people across the country know me through beauty pageants?" Ponzi couldn't help but ask Downey after his heart was moved.

Downey smiled and said: "It's very simple. Of course, it will be named after you or your company. Then we can specially add Mr. Ponzi in front of the Miss America pageant. In addition, I can also let

In all reports about the Miss America pageant, add information about Mr. Pounds and your company!

Think about it, by then, even one tenth of the many young people in the country can get help from you, Mr. Ponzi, and you will have become the most famous spiritual mentor in the United States!"

Ponzi was even more moved by Downey's seductive words.

"You wouldn't let my name appear on it so easily, would you?"

Only then did Downey show some embarrassment and said: "Mr. Ponzi, to tell you the truth, in order to be able to run the beauty pageant successfully, I have spent all my savings, but these savings will not be enough for the entire beauty pageant."

, but it’s a drop in the bucket.

So if Mr. Ponzi can sponsor us, I will personally thank you very much!"

Sure enough, I still asked for money from myself!

As a qualified liar, Ponzi is very concerned about his property.

But thinking about Downey's words, he couldn't help but feel moved.

America's most famous spiritual teacher!

Nearly ten million people invest in their own companies, and by then they will no longer be billionaires, but billionaires!

Then wouldn’t he be the richest person in America?

Thinking of this, Ponzi began to feel turbulent in his heart.

"So according to you, how much should I invest?" Ponzi asked Downey tentatively.

"Not much, only half a million!" Downey said calmly.

Five hundred thousand? Just pay it back?

At this moment, Ponzi really wanted to ask Downey, do you know how many people you need to defraud for half a million?

The number of half a million was carefully calculated by Downey. Although according to historical records, Ponzi's entire Ponzi scheme defrauded a total of 15 million US dollars, but in the process, Ponzi maintained his luxurious life while also

It is necessary to use part of the money to repay those who invested first. Only in this way can we better maintain our scam.

Therefore, the cash that Ponzi can mobilize now is estimated to be only more than one million US dollars. It is impossible for the other party to take out all of it.

For him, half a million is a lot, but not much, and this amount of money will not have much impact on the future development of events.

At least Ponzi's incident will not affect him.

"This amount of money is not a small amount!" Ponzi shook his head and said, "I need to think about it seriously!"

"Of course!" Downey didn't show too much urgency, but reminded: "But Mr. Ponzi, you'd better not think about it for too long, because Nucky has already discussed this matter with some people in Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York.

Friends said that they also liked our suggestion very much.

After all, everyone has seen the power of cereal advertising!"

Advertising has become an indispensable part of business in later generations, but nowadays, people actually don’t care about advertising.

The real demonstration of the power of advertising was when a cereal company placed its own advertisement in a newspaper some time ago.

Then this cereal sold like crazy!

"Nucky also knows about this?" Ponzi was a little nervous.

Donnie nodded and said: "That's for sure. Nucky likes this suggestion very much and has told me many times to make a good choice this time!"

Ponzi felt a sense of crisis in his heart. Although he still had more than one million in cash in hand, there were also many clients who needed to pay interest on their investments.

In addition, customers in Boston are becoming increasingly difficult to deceive. In fact, there is already some economic crisis for Ponzi at this time.

"Okay, I will reply to you as soon as possible!"

After receiving Ponzi's answer, Downey also knew that his task for today was completed, and said with a smile: "Then I won't disturb you, Mr. Ponzi!"

After saying that, Donnie stood up and left.

As for whether Ponzi would go to Nucky to verify this matter, Downey didn't care at all, unless Ponzi was willing to take the train to Washington to find Nucky.

Because Downey told Nucky about Harding's illegitimate child, Nucky had hurried to Washington to confirm the matter.

If you want to wait for Nucky to come back, it will be at least a week later.

Downey doesn't think Ponzi has the patience to wait until that time.

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Downey returned to the Folly Tavern and found Bruce.

"You must keep an eye on Ponzi these days. If this person has the idea of ​​leaving Atlantic City, you must notify me immediately and find a way to stop him!"

Although Downey is confident in his plan, Downey has long been accustomed to being prepared no matter what he does.

Ponzi's case is no exception. Part of this person's money must be left behind.

This is why Downey doesn't want to simply be a businessman, or for other reasons.

Although Ponzi's net worth is not ranked high in the United States at this time, he is definitely considered a wealthy person.

Under normal circumstances, such a wealthy person should have more or less social fame or official influence.

But Ponzi is a liar!

All of his social popularity comes from a scam. If this scam is exposed, then he will be a rat crossing the street.

Even if such a person is kidnapped silently, no one will care, and even some official personnel who have joined forces with him will be very happy.

Bruce said nothing nonsense, nodded and left the tavern directly.

Downey then called Elwood Village.

Downey said that he wanted to give Van Alden a political achievement. Because of the David Jabbar incident, Van Alden has been reprimanded by the FBI headquarters.

Downey wants his opponent to make up for his last mistake, so Ponzi is the best breakthrough point.

"Set off to Atlantic City immediately, there is a great honor waiting for you here!"

The call between Downey and Van Alden was also very simple.

Van Alden also immediately said happily: "I can finally leave this damn place. Don't worry, I will be in Atlantic City tonight!"

After all, Elwood Village is just a small village, and there are many enjoyments that Van Alden cannot enjoy.

But just when Downey was about to hang up the phone, Karl Sr. picked up the phone.

"My dear son, have you forgotten something important?"

Downey asked with some confusion: "What happened?"

Old Karl said: "It's already March, and Cameron's SAT exam is over. When will the letter of recommendation you promised him be fulfilled?"

Donnie suddenly realized that there were so many things that he had to be busy with recently, so he had indeed forgotten about this matter.

"Of course I will remember it, but it's not the time to apply for school yet, so tell Cameron not to worry, I will help him get it done soon!"

Old Karl then smiled with satisfaction and said: "Very good, you are indeed the pride of our Bullock family!"

Downey was in a good mood and joked: "Isn't Cameron the pride of the Bullock family?"
Chapter completed!