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Chapter 7: Eating hot pot and singing songs while robbing a bank

"Indeed, damn it, what we hate most is people like you who work alone!"

A security guard on the opposite side continued what Manager Ryan said.

“For a lone ranger like you, why don’t you go to a convenience store to gain experience?

You must have just arrived in Gotham not long ago. I haven't heard of any new Asian person like you around.

Since you are quite courageous, put down the gun and I can take you to see the boss. Maybe we can become colleagues!"

Having said this, the security guard nodded to his colleagues around him, and the remaining two security guards immediately moved closer to Donton.

Seeing the two of them approaching each other without any scruples, Donton patted Ryan on the shoulder.

"Manager Ryan, it seems that they don't care about your life."

"They are not my men. We are collaborators. They are just guarding their family's own money and valuables."

Manager Ryan responded helplessly and continued to persuade Donton.

“So you better put down your gun before things get out of hand.

You are alone, and you have no experience, and you can't even control the people in the hall.

If they escape, they will call the police, and the police will not want to see the Maroney family go crazy.

Maroni is Falcone's right-hand man. You must know Roman. His donation to the Gotham Police Department is three or four times higher than the daily salary of a policeman.

The police are all very active in working for them!"

"Then we just need to finish the job before the police get here!"

In response to Manager Ryan's persuasion, Donton grinned and then turned the gun towards the two gangster security guards who were approaching.

"Dude!"

Just listen to Donton continue.

"I really didn't expect that your group of security guards are actually gangsters. After all, gangsters are much more dangerous than ordinary security guards.

But no matter who you are, you won't refuse money.

There are two roads before you. One of them is not easy. Even if you can kill me, I can at least die with one or two of you.

Do you guys want to die so badly?
Or can you guarantee that it is not you who will die?
Let's hear another way. This way is much more interesting. Even if your family's money and valuables are all in this bank, it's not your family's money and valuables that I rob!
I must emphasize that I robbed the bank's money, and I will give you some of the money.

In other words, I am not alone, and it is not too late for you to become my collaborator.

All you have to do is turn a blind eye and you can take away a large portion of the proceeds from this robbery. In the end, I will be the only one to bear the consequences of your family's pursuit and the police's pursuit.

Look, there's no risk for you and a lot of profit, so help out and urge those ladies at the counter to hurry up and take out our money.

Even if I break the contract and don't give you any money, there are three or four of you. Are you still afraid that I will run away?
Give me an answer, do you love money or not, and do you value your life! "

As soon as he finished speaking, Donton swung the muzzle of the gun back and forth at the security guards.

Looking at the muzzle of Donton's gun swaying continuously, several security guards looked at each other and couldn't help but look at the surveillance cameras around them.

After confirming again that the surveillance was turned off, one of the security guards nodded to the rest of the guys.

“I think he’s right, he robbed the bank’s money, and as long as there’s nothing wrong with our family’s valuables, the boss won’t punish us.

What's more, we can also hand over some of the money we get to the boss!"

“Yeah, I think that’s a good idea too, I’m bullish on this Asian guy!

He's a perfect fit for Gotham, and if he survives, he might become a big shot!"

"Then do it?"

"Done!"

At this point, the security guards left two people to continue confronting Downton with guns, and the remaining two came to the front of the counter and really began to force the tellers to take out cash.

The tellers were so panicked that they almost became crazy. They looked at Manager Ryan who was held hostage by Downton with confusion.

Facing the teller's pleading look, Manager Ryan took a deep breath and then spoke softly to Donton.

"Sir, since you have already cooperated with the guys from the Maroni family, do you mind...cooperating with more people?
If you don't mind, I think the customers here and us employees can all be your collaborators.

Although you still can't stop the fleeing customers from calling the police, at least there will be fewer people who hate you, and this operation will also have less resistance, what do you think?"

"I think you're a talent, Ryan!"

Donton nodded appreciatively and waved to the nervous clerks behind the counter.

"You hear me, girls, we're in the same boat now.

Go and withdraw the money quickly. This time it’s our money, so be quick!
And to all of you who just want to do business, your good luck has come, and I am your luck, haha!
Maybe it’s a few thousand, maybe tens of thousands, who would mind having extra cash in hand without having to worry about anything and without having to pay taxes?

Go find some bags that can hold the money and put them in, and don’t forget to fill your pockets and bags too!

Life shouldn't be all about fighting and killing. Let's be more harmonious. Wouldn't it be nice if we can get rich together?

I'm not a capitalist, I'm really giving you money, get moving, quick!" Following Donton's words, the people around him were stunned for a short time, then immediately burst into great enthusiasm.

"I'll help carry it!"

"Add me one!"

"I have a travel bag here, I'll lend it to you!"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry up, or the police will come!"

"Is there anyone who can go out with me to chase those guys who got away? If we tell them to call the police later or not at all, we'll have plenty of time!"

"We can also make a false report to the Gotham Police Department, saying that the Burnley District or the Diamond District has been robbed, and distract their police force!"

"Hurry up and block the door and windows first, so that no one outside can see anything unusual!"

One person's plan is short, three people's plan is long, and many people add fuel to the fire.

After a large number of partners joined in, the entire operation became smoother. Not only did the tellers withdraw money much faster, but there was also someone to deal with the police.

For a moment, people at the scene were blocking windows, closing doors, packing money, and dividing money.

In less than two minutes, someone brought a travel bag of banknotes to Downton.

"Well, we did a good job!"

Seeing the expectant look on the face of the young pregnant woman who was giving him money, Donton nodded heavily and praised her.

"Everyone did a great job, but you did an especially great job!"

"Thank you, thank you!"

After her emotional value was satisfied tons, the young pregnant woman excitedly covered her chest.

"I never thought I would encounter something like this. I was pregnant, but the father disappeared. Even if I took out all the money, it was not enough to cover my surgery and nursing fees.

I thought I had no way out, but then I met you. With this money, it doesn't matter whether I give birth to the baby or have an abortion!
I don't know what to say, thank you for giving me a little hope in this damn city of Gotham, can I know your name?"

"Why not, my name is Downton, Downton from Downton Abbey, haha!"

In response to the young pregnant woman's thanks, Donton took the travel bag full of money with a big laugh.

After putting the bag on his back, he pushed Manager Ryan out.

"Don't just stand there, Ryan, go get your share."

"Thank you, Boss Donton!"

Ryan was also a little excited. After all, the atmosphere on the scene was too hot. Just like the pregnant woman who handed money to Downton, her cleavage was full of banknotes. Ryan had been anxious for a long time!

In the distance, even though Downton no longer had his hostages, the security guards were too lazy to aim at Downton.

Your life is your own, and money belongs to everyone. Don’t you know which is more important?
Looking at everyone trying hard to pack their money, Donton leaned against the bank door with the money on his back, waiting for them with a smile.

After the last person's pockets were filled, Donton clapped his hands lightly.

"Guys, the party is over, more than three minutes have passed, I should go.

If nothing unexpected happens, you will always hear my name in the future, or maybe I will have some other code name by then.

But no matter what, don’t forget our cooperation, and don’t forget… I am a person who never skimps or breaks my promises!”

"You are still a smart man. You will definitely make a name for yourself in Gotham, Boss Downton!"

"Thank you, Boss Downton, our cooperation is really great!"

"Maybe one day I can really call you boss, provided you survive the hunt by our Maroni family!"

"Tang, Gotham welcomes you!"

Accompanied by the cheers of the people around him, Donton opened the rolling door with a smile, then pushed open the door and walked out.

Outside the bank, the police had not arrived yet, and only passers-by were hiding in various stores around and watching the bank.

Watching Downton walk out with a swagger, and hearing the cheers in the bank, which were restrained but unstoppable.

The onlookers were all bewildered.

You call this robbing a bank?
Can robbing a bank be so exciting?
And the fucking cheers?

Why don’t you have some hotpot and sing some songs?

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