Act 58: The Most Ordinary Dinner
On the way to the New Haven Hotel, McGill said, "Boss, hiring child labor is not illegal, it can also reduce costs. Why do you..."
"Why didn't you agree?" Doug asked back.
"yes."
"McGill, you are professional in law. But," Doug pointed to his chest, "you don't understand what human heart is. Is the law carved on stones never changing? It is legal to hire child labor now, will it still be legal in the near future?
Just like the black people in the north, ten years ago, twenty years ago, would you regard them as an independent person like you, or do you regard them as a special chimpanzee, a special higher animal.
You know, although those black people could use tools and speak English, who would not regard them as private property owned by slave owners at that time?
Recently, we have a need in the north, and the massive black talents in the south have become humans.
The world has changed. Since black people are a kind of personal property, they are wandering on the verge of legality and illegality.
Isn’t the South talking about child labor?
Unlike other vicious entrepreneurs, I would not be willing to be criticized for the little benefits brought by hiring child labor.”
"Then... why did you agree in the end?" McGill asked.
"Because that mother begged me like that. I was soft-hearted, so what if I didn't agree? At the same time, I was also thinking that since the law has not yet defined whether it is legal for enterprises to hire child labor.
I wonder if I can promote legislation so that other companies will not be overwhelmed even if they hire child labor."
Doug made a choice to talk about his thoughts.
"Boss, you are such a great entrepreneur with a sense of social responsibility." McGill sighed.
"Everywhere is better, it is better to set off by your colleagues." Doug said modestly.
Doug and McGill walked into the New Haven Hotel.
Compared to the quiet streets of New Haven, the night is already in the evening, the more night it seems, the more lively the New Haven hotel is.
"What do you want to eat?" Doug asked.
McGill glanced at the menu and said, "Grilled Gloucester Double Hard Cheese."
"Give this gentleman a toasted Gloucester double hard cheese, I'll just have a regular whole wheat bread and a regular milk." Doug closed the menu and handed it to the waiter.
McGill didn't expect Doug's meal to be so simple. When Doug handed the menu to the waiter, he was still hesitating whether he wanted to exchange for some cheaper food.
"No," Doug said as if he heard his voice, "Don't worry about me, I'm not saving, but I'm a little obsessed with food. The more complicated the food, the more I can't believe it, so I ordered the simplest food.
Snow-white bread should be made of the best flour, but the price is too expensive. In order to make a better appearance, the baker will add a lot of alum.
I don't object to food additives, but I don't trust the chef.
So, I only need the most common color, light gray yellow bread is enough.”
"You are so cautious, I think I should order some simple food too. Although Gloucester double cheese is delicious, it is a bit complicated to make, and it will be bad if you get poisoned." McGill said.
"Did you feel uncomfortable with grilled Gloucester double-ingredient hard cheese before?"
"No."
Chapter completed!