Compared to the extravagant art market of the future, where anyone can become a "master" through hype, the current environment is relatively pure.

Han Chudong knew that Zhang Daqian's works had not yet reached such a high price. In other words, a dragon was worth more than 55,000 US dollars, but he was satisfied with the work, so it was worth spending money to buy it.

The consensus was reached during the conversation in Chinese.

Yudai Ikuta did not understand Chinese, and it was only on the way back that Kyoko Mochizuki learned that Han Chudong had spent not only 80,000 US dollars, but 580,000 US dollars. In addition to the nine dragons, there were also three landscape, flower and bird paintings, with a total price of 80,000 US dollars. Considering that they are all fine products, the price is more in line with market standards.

This also gave Han Chudong some inspiration. He planned to hoard some masterpieces of painters who are still alive but whose works may soar in value in the future, just as a hobby after work.

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We found a restaurant on the street and returned to the city center after eating.

The sunset dyed the sky a light pink, with long white clouds left by passing airplanes.

It was true that the United States was on holiday, but Europe and Asia were not. I went to the company first to take care of the day's chores, and then went to watch the musical performance with Kiko Mochizuki.

Citibank gave him free tickets, and the seat was so close that he could see the actor's nose hair.

Han Chudong was trying to figure out how to enrich his time outside of work, but after watching the first opera in his life, he found that this kind of art was really not his cup of tea, and next time he got free tickets, he could just give them away.

I spent the night in Kyoko Mochizuki's exquisite little apartment, and spent the next day fooling around, not returning home until the morning of the 3rd.

As Han Chudong became more and more willful, his cheap father Han Yigun began to get a little upset.

After seeing his son, Han's father, with his middle-aged beer belly, said unhappily, "You want to raise a dog and a bird, why don't you take care of them yourself? As soon as seven o'clock comes, your dog cries for someone to take it out, and I can't even get a little more sleep. Those two big birds are even more annoying, and they like to bark at night. Why don't you just release them? Spare us, and spare them too."

Since he discovered that he had no stress, Han Yigun had been eating well and sleeping well for the past six months. His weight soared by nearly twenty pounds, and all his old pants were thrown away.

Fortunately, he is well-proportioned and does not rely on his looks to make a living. With the gold Rolex watch on his right wrist, he looks like a successful person and is quite decent.

Han Chudong nodded. "Keep little Orica, and send the two macaws to the zoo. I also think that these two guys are too noisy when they scream, and their voices are very penetrating. At least the zoo has cages and more space for them to move around. It will definitely be much better than keeping them at home."

"Well, I'll take some time tomorrow to send the two big parrots over, and I'll let you walk the dog. I've made an appointment with a friend to go sea fishing today, and I'll be leaving for Santa Monica Beach soon."

After Han Yigun finished speaking, his lips moved slightly, as if he was about to say something else.

After a moment, I still felt that I should remind you: "I know you have your own ideas, but don't be too crazy. There are girls everywhere, and the newspapers say that you are dating those Hollywood actresses..."

"You believe what's in the gossip newspapers? They make a living by making up stories. Those second-rate celebrity agents also like to hype things up. I've never even met some of them."

"It's no use telling me. I don't mind it, but your mother heard nonsense from her friends and insisted that I come and talk to you."

Like most Chinese fathers, Han Yigun was completely uncomfortable talking about his son's private life. He turned to ask, "Did you really buy that plane? You didn't tell us. Your mom and I can only hear about many things about you from the news. When friends around me ask about it, I don't know anything."

"I've signed a contract with Pan Am and Boeing. It's going to cost about 30 million US dollars. Just go wherever someone says. After I get the plane, I'll take you on a tour. I'll get passports for my grandparents when I have time. Last time I went to a ball game with the Governor of California, I heard that the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers is planning to sell the team and the stadium. Are you interested? If you are, I'll buy it and let you be the owner of the team."

"Forget about the Dodgers. They're getting worse every year. Besides, I don't have the ability. Just mind your own business."

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Han Chudong felt tired instantly. Just now he said he hadn't mentioned those things to them, but now he mentioned them and said he should just take care of himself. He rolled his eyes and replied, "Forget it then. What about the golf course in Beverly Hills? When the time comes, you can quit your job and help me manage it?"

"That's fine. If it's convenient, arrange a job for your mother. Ever since she quit her job as a teacher, she has been idle all day and has nothing to do. Whenever she has nothing to do, she likes to lose her temper with me. Now she can't even go to social gatherings and drinks in the evening." Han Yigun sighed after he finished speaking. It seemed that he was really tortured.

When a big shot appears in the family, the whole life changes dramatically.

Distant relatives and acquaintances who used to have no connection with Han Yiqiang are now visiting him more and more frequently. Even some strangers will talk to Han Yiqiang about investment, financial management and other things, and some even come to his office.

Overall, there are pros and cons. I gained some benefits, but also got some gossip because I didn't agree to help. These are dispensable social etiquette. I cared about them at the beginning, but gradually I didn't care anymore.

"My mom's job...Okay, I'll go home and ask her what kind of career she wants to pursue."

This kind of trivial matter is not worth mentioning. Han Chudong agreed readily and thought about spending a little money to buy a private school and let his mother be the principal. Schools, prisons, hospitals, etc., both public and private, exist in the United States. They have spawned industries and are not much different from other businesses. As long as you have money to invest, you can easily get involved.

After Han's father went home to pack up, Han Chudong took the huge Alaskan sled dog for a walk for a while, and then went home to rest.

The old couple were not at home. They were said to be traveling to Hawaii with a tour group. The weather in early September was still very hot. What made him speechless was why they chose this season to travel.

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The nanny was busy setting the table, leaving only Han Chudong and his mother at home.

To be precise, he has not had much contact with these family members recently, but he has met them quite a few times.

I sat on the sofa and chatted with my mother. It was morning and I couldn't find any interesting TV programs, so I was bored.

Han Chudong simply asked his mother, "Go shopping with you? Let's go to Rodeo Drive now and buy some clothes and shoes at my company's store. I'm going to hold a small party in Beverly Hills tonight and invite those owners to participate. I want them to agree to use the road to transport trees and grass. I remember that you haven't seen the land I bought yet, right?"

"The big piece of land, your dad drove me and your grandparents there half a month ago, and there was nothing there. We also went to see the building, which is very tall. We can go shopping there, and it's just the right place to pick out some new clothes for you. Go early and come back early, because I have an appointment to play mahjong this afternoon."

Although Han Chudong's mother is a teacher, probably because her son was too difficult to discipline in the past, and later she no longer had to discipline him, she now lets him do whatever he wants. She can no longer interfere in his life, mainly because Han Chudong climbed too high without realizing it, and they are worried that saying the wrong thing or giving the wrong advice would harm him instead.

Han Chudong couldn't help laughing when he found out that she had been caring about his business. He stood up and said, "I have too many clothes to store. You can pick any you want. Wait for a moment. I'll make a phone call."

About half an hour later, a helicopter landed on the grass next to the house.

Han Chudong called for a helicopter. He had met the owner of a helicopter rental company half a year ago, and this was the first time he contacted the other party to take care of business.

After I got in and took off, I first looked at the downtown area of ​​​​Los Angeles from high in the air. Most of the buildings are low, and there are not many tall buildings. It can't be said to be beautiful.

Then we flew to Rodeo Drive, taking a detour to visit the big Hollywood sign and the large open space on the Beverly Hills. We stayed in the air for more than an hour, and after landing, we walked for a short while and came to Rodeo Drive for shopping.

I haven't spent much time with my family recently, and there has indeed been less communication. Han Chudong wants to take advantage of the holiday to make up for it.

He became their son without knowing it, and he should take on the responsibilities that he should take. If he didn't care about them at all, he could have moved out of that family last year.

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