In the elevator, Andy felt extremely aggrieved when he saw his father standing in front of him with an arrogant look on his face. Of course, the aggrieved feeling was secondary. The main thing was that he was severely robbed by Auston.
Titleist, a $20,000 limited edition golf club that Tiger Woods won the Masters.
Although it was only $20,000, which was just a drop in the bucket for Andy's current worth, that was not the way to look at it. Voluntary consent and coercion were two different things. Andy felt like he had been ripped off. Although he was reluctant, he had no choice but to submit and show his obedience to Auston. Otherwise, according to the resentment Auston showed, he would definitely fan the flames because he was even weaker and had no moral integrity in front of his mother.
Auston was in a very good mood, extremely good, as he finally had the upper hand once again. Although he was a famous lawyer and had great verbal skills, for some reason, he always suffered at the hands of his son, and sometimes he was even beaten to the point of vomiting blood. However, this time he won completely, knocking out his opponent directly, and even got a golf club that he had been longing for for a long time. Although he didn't need the money, thinking of his son's expression of being annoyed because of the threat but having to please him, his heart was as happy as a flower.
bite.
The elevator door opened, and Auston walked in front happily, followed by Andy dragging his luggage. Carl, Joseph, and Kenny had booked rooms in a hotel not far away and did not follow.
In the corridor, Andy followed behind in great confusion. Suddenly, Auston stopped, looked back at him, his lips curled up slightly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he said, "In a few days, the Hearst family will hold a charity auction cocktail party. I hope you can invite Amanda Hearst to be your female companion. Is that okay?"
"You...don't go too far! You know she and I are not attracted to each other." Andy's face flushed as he looked at Auston with dangerous eyes and refused instinctively. As for who Amanda Hearst was, he had no idea, it just seemed to come out of his mouth.
"Hehe~~~ You can refuse, but I hope you think it over carefully. We'll be home soon!" Auston raised his eyebrows, with an expression that said if you refuse, you're done for, which was very irritating.
"You're so cruel..." Andy said in a low voice through gritted teeth, not wanting to see his father's smug look at all.
"Hmph! You're smart." After saying that, Auston continued to walk forward, stopped in front of a big door, and rang the doorbell.
The door opened, and then a fragrant breeze blew by, and Andy's neck was hugged. He showed a wry smile on his face, knowing that it was his mother. Because of his height, he could only lower his head and give Li Wanqing a big hug.
"Look at my baby's handsome face and figure, he's absolutely stunning!" Li Wanqing's eyes were smiling into crescents, and after she finished speaking, she kissed Andy on the face.
Andy could only smile bitterly as Li Wanqing dragged him into the house. After putting the suitcase away, the family of three sat down in the living room. Li Wanqing just held Andy's hand with a happy smile on her face.
Andy looked at everything around the living room, which was both familiar and a little strange. The room had a wide view, with a bird's eye view of New York's Central Park. It was decorated in a luxurious style, with floors, walls and pillars made of marble.
There were luxurious European-style furniture and exquisite fabric sofas with two bronze sculptures of unknown Western goddesses placed at both ends. The fireplace was filled with photos of the family of three and some of Andy's trophies.
There are some oil paintings hanging on the walls around. I don't know if they are famous paintings. Although I don't have much impression of them, they should be worth a lot of money. After all, the Smith family has a history of a hundred years and has some heritage.
The luxurious crystal chandeliers are all golden in the style of European palaces, but they do not look vulgar or nouveau riche. Perhaps this is also a classic decoration that will not change with the times.
To be honest, Andy was a little worried that his parents would find out if he made any mistakes.
But now it seems that those worries were unnecessary, because it seems that all parents treat their children who come home the same way, even if they just call them every day.
Li Wanqing's concern for Andy's food, housing, and clothing slowly dissipated the loneliness deep in his heart. Family love is the most simple and selfless emotion in the world.
Family is a mainstream value in both China and the United States. The gentle warmth and family comfort made Andy feel emotionally satisfied for the first time since crossing over. This moment was very happy.
The dinner was really sumptuous, of course it was Western food. After confirming the time Andy would come back, Li Wanqing prepared for it for a whole day, preparing the ingredients in the morning and preparing dinner with the servants in the afternoon.
"These oysters are very fresh, eat more. There is also steak. This is your favorite Wagyu beef. I have marinated it for a day and baked it at high temperature for an hour and a half. Come and try it." Li Wanqing smiled and pushed the oyster plate in front of Andy, urging her son to taste the steak she made.
"Hmm~~~ It's tender and juicy, and melts in your mouth!" Andy put a piece of cut beef into his mouth and chewed it, giving Li Wanqing a thumbs up.
"Haha, have some cauliflower and mango with it. Eat more. I baked a big piece for you. You should eat more when you grow." Li Wanqing was very happy watching her son eat with relish.
"Okay, you eat too. He's not a child anymore. He doesn't need someone to take care of him when he eats. Besides, he's so old and still growing. I'm really impressed by you." Auston rolled his eyes and said with a bit of jealousy when he saw his wife taking care of their son.
"Go and eat yours..." Li Wanqing rolled her eyes at Austin and said unhappily.
"Ahem." Andy picked up the wine glass beside him and took a sip of red wine. After swallowing it, he said maliciously, "Well, I really need to supplement my nutrition. I don't know why, but I've grown three centimeters taller. Now I'm over 190 centimeters."
"Ah! Is that really the case? It seems your grandpa was right. The old saying in China that things can thrive again if you change the environment does make sense." Li Wanqing is of mixed Chinese descent, a typical ABC. She only remembered the culture of China because of her grandpa's frequent mentions.
Auston was speechless looking at the mother and son. They were trying to make trouble for him, right?
After dinner, Andy dragged the suitcase into the living room. "This is a gift I bought for you, Mom. Take a look at these two bags. When I bought them, they told me they were the latest models."
"Why did you buy so many things? You shouldn't spend so much money. Gucci and LV? Well, they are indeed the latest styles, but don't spend money recklessly in the future." Although she said not to spend money recklessly, she held two bags in her hands and looked through them.
Sure enough, women can never resist the temptation of brand-name bags.
Andy chuckled, "I'm making money now, so I have to show my filial piety. As long as you like it, Mom, that's all."
"Speaking of making money, son, are you really a billionaire now?" Li Wanqing looked at Andy with stars in her eyes.
"Haha, it's not that exaggerated. The assets are not over 100 million, but not much different. I have an idea that is under negotiation. If the copyright is sold, it should be over 100 million. Mom, I will buy you whatever you like." Andy touched his nose and smiled embarrassedly. After all, he has been called a billionaire for a long time, but the reality is that he is not even over 100 million. He always feels like he is trying to show off.
"Hehe, my son is so amazing. You are indeed a genius. Some time ago, your father said that you were useless and brought shame to him. Auston, look, this is the genius I gave birth to. Can you make so much money when you are 21 years old?" Li Wanqing kissed Andy on the face excitedly and laughed triumphantly.
"Hmph!" Auston snorted coldly, his forehead full of black lines. He lowered his head and continued to look through the gift his son bought for him. He was very proud of his son's success, but it was still embarrassing to be teased by his wife.
"Tell me everything that happened during this period. Although I've read the reports and heard some of what you said on the phone, it's still a bit incomplete. Tell me about it." Li Wanqing took Andy's hand and sat back on the sofa, looking at Andy with a loving face, her jade hands stroking his handsome face, her eyes full of concern.
Andy enjoyed this warmth very much. After all, in China, parents' love for their children is very implicit and basically not expressed. However, Li Wanqing's expression of love touched him deeply. Although he felt a little uncomfortable and had goose bumps, he was still very happy in his heart.
Apart from the time travel that he would take into the coffin, Andy recounted everything he had experienced in great detail.
When the parents heard that their son fell into the swimming pool while drunk, their faces turned ugly. Although they knew that it was a thing of the past, they were still very worried. It was also the first time that they understood their son's various distress and entanglements, although Andy had always used self-deprecating humor to cover it up.
Li Wanqing's eyes welled up with tears as she listened, and Auston also listened quietly with a deep look in his eyes. Perhaps they both felt a little guilty, but after all, a young eagle has to go through wind and rain to grow up. Fortunately, everything is over. Looking at his son who was hugged by his wife, Auston sighed.
After Li Wanqing calmed down, Auston asked with a hint of doubt, "You invested most of your money in the stock market, and all of it in Apple stock. Although Apple's stock has risen now, this investment method is very risky. You can't put all your eggs in one basket. I think you should be very clear about this. Are you that optimistic about Apple? What are you thinking?"
"Yes, son, that's tens of millions, so you still have to consider the risks." Li Wanqing also advised worriedly.
Andy patted Li Wanqing's hand, reassuring her mother's worries. A confident smile played on his face. "Dad, Mom, don't worry. I've carefully considered buying Apple stock. To be honest, it's not so much that I believe in Apple's value. I'm taking a gamble on Apple stock because I think Apple, with Steve Jobs, will become a great company."