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The consequences of the corruption-induced collapse, given everything Jimmy Walker did during the Great Depression, cannot be offset by a mere punishment.
"..."
Faced with Xu Fu's challenge, Laguardia remained silent for a while before answering.
"That's politics."
“In fact, we all know that Jimmy Walker is just the tip of the iceberg; the Tammany Association is the key to rampant corruption in New York.”
After saying this, LaGuardia handed Xu Fu a document: "These are the latest findings of the special committee investigating Hofstadter."
"Of course, most of this is just a preliminary investigation. Walker's departure was so sudden that even the committee only learned of it later. Due to the departure of this key figure, many investigations have stalled. Moreover, with the presidential election approaching, the state legislature has to some extent made predictions about the investigations..."
Xu Fu snorted and turned his attention to the contents of the document.
"...According to available information, the Tammany Association had a brief contact with Jimmy Walker during his re-election campaign. At the beginning of the campaign, Walker was not favored by voters. However, after a violent crime incident occurred in New York, then-Mayor Walker made a decision that was the first time he had done so in New York. His calm judgment and fervent actions in the first hour after the crime incident won the support of voters, and he was eventually able to run for re-election."
Jimmy Walker's re-election occurred before Xu Fu changed his perspective, because he was unaware of the details.
According to information provided by the LaGuardia investigation, the criminal activities that led to Jimmy Walker's re-election are suspicious and have close ties to the Tammany Association.
In fact, according to subsequent investigations, in some high-profile criminal cases...
There is already evidence that the Tammany Society has partnered with criminal gangs to control New York City, as seen in the earlier Charles Baker case.
In fact, this is a controversial case, in which Charles Baker became the first police officer in American history to be executed.
He was charged with serious corruption, but later evidence showed otherwise.
At the time, Charles Baker was instructing Jewish gang members to shoot their targets, and the Jewish gang he was instructing had ties to the Tammany Association. Furthermore, some Jewish gang members were frequently released by the NYPD for crimes, but this was not the case.
"The Tammany Association will not let this go, so you may need to be careful in the near future, or hire a bodyguard for your safety."
The Messenger's exposé of the mayor's scandal has caused serious problems not only for Jimmy Walker but also for the Tammany Association.
In order to avoid any appearance of impropriety, the Tammany Association had to abandon many of its relationships with high-ranking municipal officials.
This included using his connections to send Jimmy Walker to Europe, away from the political vortex of New York City.
After swallowing the last piece of shrimp on his plate, LaGuardia turned to Xu Fu and reminded him.
"I'm always very careful."
Police work during the Great Depression was just as bad as it was during the anti-world period, but at least it wasn't as dangerous.
This was especially true for Xu Fu.
Nodding, seeing Xu Fu's confident expression, LaGuardia didn't say anything more.
The conversation then shifted from issues concerning New York City to the broader topic of the presidential election.
According to Republican sources, Hoover's nomination is no longer in doubt.
In fact, there has never been a case where a sitting president was not allowed to run for re-election.
Even Republican Congressman LaGuardia expressed some pessimism about Hoover's nomination.
The Republican Party has been in power for nearly 12 years, and the Great Depression has left all Republicans bewildered; they simply don't know how to deal with it all.
"We may lose the presidency."
At restaurant number 21, LaGuardia revealed his deepest fears.
Even Republican lawmakers like him don't think Hoover's actions were particularly good.
He is simply the worst president in the Republican Party's history.
Chapter 605 Assassination
"Be careful, Xu Fu."
Coming from West 52nd Street in New York.
LaGuardia, in the car, turned to Xu Fu and said, "Another reminder."
After staring at LaGuardia's car, Xu Fu silently looked away.
It's almost seven o'clock; it's a busy time.
He could see several customers walk past him one by one toward Restaurant 21. Among these customers, Xu Fu even saw familiar faces, such as Joan Crawford, the Hollywood actress who seemed to be a regular at Club 21.
Xu Fu had seen the other person's performance in the movie "The Grand Hotel" before, and he thought it was excellent.
"...You really want to be Onassis? I don't think it's a good opportunity. The entire shipping industry is in decline right now, and nobody values this sector..."
"It is precisely because no one looks good that we must be more decisive; opportunity only comes to those who are prepared."
At the same time, through [super hearing], he also heard two English conversations with distinct Mediterranean accents.
Judging from their conversation, it seems to be about acquiring a cargo ship.
If you look in the direction of the sound, you can see two figures, dressed with distinctly foreign facial features, passing in front of them.
The name Onassis reminded Xu Fu of a certain shipping magnate.
This name is unforgettable not only because Onassis became a shipping magnate in Greece, but also because he is most memorable for his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of American President John F. Kennedy. At the time, news of their marriage shocked the world, causing not only embarrassment but also heartbreak for the Americans.
For the first time in American history, the First Lady married a foreigner.
Thinking of this, Xu Fu couldn't help but glance at Onassis's retreating figure.
At the time, Onassis was just beginning to get involved in the shipping industry, while another key figure, John F. Kennedy, was still in boarding school. Who could have imagined that one day these two men would be connected in such a special way?
He raised an eyebrow, looked away, and denied this unique memory.
Xu Fu turned around and walked toward 52nd Street.
Once you step out of the crowded Club 21, the streets outside present a very different scene.
It's obvious these days.
The hype surrounding the 21st Century Club was an exception, a unique boom fueled by Prohibition.
Poverty was the dominant theme of this period. As he walked through the dull and cold streets, Xu Fu's eyes caught sight of a sign in front of one of the courtyards.
"The four children are to be sold."
All you can see on the sign is the large lettering that reads: “Baby for Sale”.
If you look down, you can see four raggedly dressed children sitting on the steps of a house, hugging each other and playing. Their innocence contrasts sharply with the message written on the sign.
Noticing Xu Fu's gaze, his mother, standing in the courtyard, looked at him with a slightly embarrassed yet expectant expression.
Selling a child is an extremely humiliating act, no matter which country it occurs in.
But what kind of mother would do this if there were no other options?
"..."
Silently shifting his gaze, Xu Fu felt a renewed sense of ease upon attending the 21st Century Club, which then turned heavy.
He knew a great deal about the Great Depression outside of himself, but he seriously underestimated the impact of the era on the people.
Feeling dejected, Xu Fu crossed the street and arrived at the streetcar transfer platform.
As he waited silently for the streetcar, a few young people suddenly walked up to him and stopped in their tracks...
"Ok?"
Noticing the young people approaching, Xu Fu put aside his thoughts and immediately noticed that some of them were standing closer than usual.
Seeing this, he took a step back and frowned.
Immediately afterwards, the young man who had been approaching him followed Xu Fu's movements and moved to his side.
"you...."
Looking at the young people around him, Xu Fu narrowed his eyes slightly, and a vague doubt began to form in his mind.
However, until he is able to say anything else.
You can see these young men snatching the pistols from their hands and pointing them at Xu Fu.
Bang, bang
Accompanied by a loud gunshot, the reversing streetcar came to a stop with a sharp screech of brakes, and passengers leaned out of the vehicle.
Some passersby even looked surprised, clearly not expecting a shooting to occur.
As they looked toward the direction of the bell, they saw several figures holding pistols on the ground in front of the station, their faces showing pain and sorrow.
Standing next to several people, Xu Fu, who had been shot, remained unaffected.
[Superpowers (Bronze Medal)]
[Ability Description: In his debut, Superman displayed immense strength, lifting a car over his head. As the comic book story progressed, he became stronger than a locomotive, effortlessly throwing tanks, breaking chains with one hand, and deflecting small planes.]
Xu Fu glanced at the text lying in front of him, then looked away.
As a result of Wednesday's comic, [Superpower] is the first of his unlocked abilities to be upgraded to the [Bronze] level.
As his abilities improved, Xu Fu's power in the positive world was also partially strengthened.
The weakened [Super Speed] allows him to easily dodge attacks from several people while delivering 103 heavy blows to them.
"So, who will mentor you?"