Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Spending Money Day 86
All members of Liu Yue's team have US visas. If she says she wants to go to the United States, she can leave immediately and book tickets.
Sang Yu didn't pack too much for her. If she was staying for a short time, she didn't need to bring too much.
According to Liu Yue's habit, if she stays in a place for a long time, she will definitely buy clothes there.
When Liu Yue decided to go to Los Angeles, Chloe was not there.
But since Liu Yue wanted to visit the farm, Cloe didn't ask her why, but just said that he would make arrangements.
Liu Yue asked the system: "Kro is more convenient to go to the farm than me, why don't you let him collect the fragments?"
The system's explanation is that each host is bound to a different system and can accept different tasks.
Chloe knew what she was doing and he could help, but neither he nor He Xi could do it for her.
Okay, Liu Yue understood.
The direct flight from Shenzhen to Los Angeles takes off at 8 o'clock in the evening. While waiting in the lounge, Liu Yue bought some things online and spent all the money she signed in for today.
Taking into account the time difference between the two places, Liu Yue added a lot of items to the shopping cart to prevent herself from misremembering the date and time. This way, even if the deadline came, she could spend the money immediately.
However, her income this month seems to be very meager.
Except for the 10 million I won in early May, I won 10,000 for most of the next month. Including this week, I have won 10,000 for 6 days and 100,000 for 1 day for 3 consecutive weeks.
Liu Yue originally thought that this was her worst month, but when she looked through the system monthly report, she found that she had only spent more than 5 million in January, much less than now.
Being idle in the lounge anyway, Liu Yue started to worry about some large expenses that she was about to make.
First, the RV. What Liu Yue had shown Shengzhou was just one manufacturer's option. In reality, Ren Zhen had contacted several brands, including direct distributors and agents within the same brand.
Liu Yue used to take it for granted that direct sellers were the most reliable, but this is not the case. Agents can mobilize resources from multiple brands at the same time, and in some aspects they have more advantages than direct sellers of a single brand.
At present, she has received quotations from six manufacturers, which, when converted into RMB, fluctuate between 55 and 60 million yuan.
They can all meet her requirements for RV design. Now it depends on who is willing to lower the price or provide better additional services to impress her, and who will get the order.
A project worth tens of millions of yuan is indeed worth bidding for. Liu Yue decided to follow the above approach when buying a yacht. Although the girl last night was very dedicated, she would definitely compare prices before buying anything.
Liu Yue is indeed not short of money, but she will definitely not refuse to spend less money and get better value for money.
As for yachts, Liu Yue plans to take her time choosing one and include it in her 10 billion yuan spending plan.
After all, she has to spend 10 billion first before she can get the cash back. If she doesn't plan ahead, she really doesn't know where to spend it on the day.
As for the rest...we'll see when the time comes.
The four Zhu sisters were still renting, and Lucas was still looking for a location for his cat park. Liu Yue had asked Sang Yu to test Mrs. Jiang's intentions. She would sell it for 300 million yuan, but the price she could negotiate was very limited. If it was too low, she would simply not discuss it.
"It depends on whether her house is sold by the time I gather the fragments."
Liu Yue muttered to herself and twirled the tablet pen around in boredom.
Sang Yu also found several properties as options, and Liu Yue looked at them one by one. She wasn't very interested in these small houses; they were just a way for her to spend money to complete her mission.
So, what else can I buy...
Liu Yue was at the airport and naturally thought of buying a private jet.
When it comes to buying a private jet, Liu Yue's only considerations are safety and comfort.
Safety is of the essence, and as for comfort, she would buy the most luxurious one, turning the plane into her castle in the sky, striving to make her feel more comfortable flying than on the ground.
After all, the efficiency of private jet travel is not necessarily higher than that of civil aviation.
The idea that a boss can fly instantly just by saying he wants to is a novelistic concept. In the real world, you need to apply for a flight route. Unless you're unable to buy a ticket, or there are no direct flights or long layovers, a private jet is the only way to maximize its efficiency.
This is also a bottomless pit with no ceiling. Liu Yue added it to her memo and followed the staff's instructions to board the plane.
The flight is about to take more than ten hours, let’s sleep!
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Liu Yue set off at 8 o'clock in the evening on May 26, and arrived in Los Angeles at 7 o'clock in the evening on May 26.
There is no time travel, it is the time difference between East 8th District and West 8th District :)
Since Los Angeles is in daylight saving time, the time difference between the two places is fifteen hours.
Liu Yue calculated in her mind that the system still used the time of the East District 10, so she had to spend all the money for the day before 7 o'clock every morning.
She couldn't get up that early, so she automatically understood this time as before going to bed.
It is now noon on May 27th in the East District 10. Liu Yue signs in in the restroom, preparing to spend money after arriving in the city.
Liu Yue's original plan was to stay in a hotel tonight and then go to Clo's farm tomorrow.
But she has moved to Los Angeles, and Chloe has several properties here, so of course she lives in her father's mansion.
There was no need to rent a car when we landed, as Clo arranged for a driver to pick us up.
Obviously, Clo knew her habits very well. He sent a luxury business car, which was spacious with seats that could be laid flat. There was also a large screen between the front and back partitions, which was showing the variety show that Liu Yue liked to watch.
As soon as she turned on the TV, the progress bar was the same as the one she saw in China. It was so convenient.
Because Liu Yue wanted to watch TV, the driver pulled up all the light-blocking curtains.
The journey was very smooth. Liu Yue didn't know how long the driver had been driving or where he was going. When Ren Zhen reminded her that they were almost there, Liu Yue opened the car curtain and was almost shocked by the scenery in front of her.
She seemed to be driving up the mountain, at the foot of which was a dense cluster of villas. There were clusters of trees and shady grasses, and the beauty of natural scenery was at her fingertips.
The driver drove into the gate of the manor - in fact, Liu Yue was not sure whether this was a manor, she just inferred it based on the area.
Although part of the scene was obscured by the night, Liu Yue still saw the lawn, which should be a golf course.
Along the way, they seemed to pass a horse farm, and she vaguely saw stables. There were many other buildings in the manor, but Liu Yue couldn't judge their functions from their appearance, so she would have to explore them during the day.
The car had to drive for a while inside the manor before reaching the main building. Liu Yue could no longer estimate how big this manor was.
The driver drove the car into the underground garage. Although it was not a high-rise building, it also used a car elevator design.
Liu Yue felt that she was here as a guest, but in the eyes of others, her arrival was like the eldest daughter returning home.
As soon as she walked out, the butler in a tuxedo and suit, along with all the service staff of the manor, bowed to her and greeted her.
The housekeeper introduced himself and the maid who would be taking care of her for the next few days. Although Liu Yue had a degree in English and could communicate in English without a problem, the staff who spoke to her were generally fluent in Chinese.
Liu Yue remembered that the butler's name was Jason, and the two maids were named Anna and Bella. So easy to remember!
Considering that it was already late, the butler did not offer to show her around the manor, but instead took her to her room first.
She lived in the largest guest bedroom suite on the second floor. The functional design here was basically the same as her master bedroom in Shenwan Tiancheng. The room decoration was also very modern. The mattress and bedding were the brands she usually used, and there was also a Lingna Belle on the bed.
This is another new piece of clothing that Liu Yue has never seen before. Is it an American limited edition?
Oh, so it was designed for her. What a great idea.
Kro is not here tonight. He hasn't finished his work in Europe yet and won't arrive in Los Angeles until tomorrow morning.
He apologized to Liu Yue in the group chat, but of course, Liu Yue didn't care. The bosses were all very busy, so even if Chloe couldn't come, Liu Yue would understand. As long as someone took her to the farm, that would be fine.
She didn't care, He Xi sent a row of question marks in the group.
Liu Yue received a private message from He Xi, and her mother asked her why she suddenly went to the United States.
Well... Liu Yue answered honestly, because there is a system task.
And she also wanted to travel to the United States. Since she was already here, it would take more than ten hours on the flight.
He Xi was speechless and only reminded her that June 6th was her birthday and that the time in the United States was one day later than the time in the Eastern Time Zone, so she must calculate the time well and arrange the return flight in advance.
As she was talking, she mentioned chartering a flight for her and asked which city she planned to return from. She also suggested not going to Shenzhen, but landing directly in Hong Kong.
Liu Yue wiped the non-existent sweat from her forehead: "I don't know yet, and my father will help me arrange it. He shouldn't get the date wrong."
He Xi just wanted to sneer. Of course Cloe wouldn't make a mistake, but who could guarantee that he wouldn't make a mistake on purpose?
However, after arriving in the United States, Liu Yue's mood obviously improved, which made He Xi feel much more at ease.
She would keep an eye on them—if Liu Yue showed any signs of unhappiness in America, Chloe could expect to be scolded by her.
It's not good to always quarrel in front of the children. He Xi just told her to have fun, to ask for anything she wants, and to come to Hong Kong anytime if she doesn't like it in LA... Then, she went to chat privately with Chloe.
The war over there was about to break out, but Liu Yue was sleeping peacefully in bed.
While others are familiar with their beds, she can fall asleep more easily in an unfamiliar environment.
She had slept on the plane the day before, so she woke up extra early the next day.
Liu Yue lay in bed for a while and felt refreshed, so she sat on the carpet in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to watch the sunrise.
The scenery here is really beautiful, and the vast green areas make people feel relaxed. The sun rises slowly from the woods, and golden light falls on the earth.
With the help of sunlight, Liu Yue overlooked the hilltop manor and the entire view of Los Angeles in the distance.
There are indeed stables on the estate, and a few horses are strolling leisurely.
Liu Yue didn't recognize the breed, but she thought they were particularly beautiful. These horses had slender heads, tall necks, long limbs, light steps, and well-proportioned bodies. From her angle, they were a beautiful white-gold color in the sunlight, looking dazzling and radiant.
She took a photo to identify it. This is the Akhal-Teke horse, which has another more well-known alias, the Ferghana horse.
Wow, she had only heard of it before, but today she finally saw a real Arabian horse. She must try riding it later.
Liu Yue sat leisurely by the window. She didn't know how much time had passed. It should have been breakfast time, and the maid was knocking on the door outside.
At the same time, a notification popped up on Liu Yue's watch. After all, the guest bedroom was quite large, and she might not be able to hear it if she just relied on the knocking sound.
She tapped the confirmation button on her watch, and Anna first greeted her and then asked if she needed a change of clothes.
If she was at her home in Shenzhen, Liu Yue would definitely go out in her pajamas; but this was at Clo's manor, so she changed into casual clothes and washed up before going to the restaurant.
Cloe had actually arrived, and she had thought he wouldn't come so soon.
This was the first time the two met. Although Liu Yue had already met He Xi, she couldn't help feeling a little nervous when she saw Clo again.
She had seen photos of Clo. He was of Chinese descent, but he didn't look obviously mixed-race. No wonder the system dared to arrange her to be his daughter, without the need for plastic surgery.
Kro is tall and you can tell he works out regularly. He has an anchor beard and even in casual clothes, he looks like a boss when he sits there.
When he greeted her, he habitually said hello in English, and then followed up with a sentence in Chinese.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"not bad."
The housekeeper pulled out a chair for Liu Yue, and she sat down and said thank you. She spent a few seconds preparing herself mentally before finally calling Cloe "Dad."
Chloe smiled and said, "If you're not used to it, you can just call me by my name."
In the United States, this is possible.
Liu Yue thought, that would make her even more uncomfortable. She could call him that when chatting with others, but in front of him, it was a bit...
Liu Yue changed the subject: "What should we eat in the morning?"
She didn't know much about American cuisine, and all she could think of were fried foods. In the spirit of eating local delicacies wherever she went, Liu Yue had even told her housekeeper yesterday that she wanted to try a real American breakfast.
Well, this almost stumped the housekeeper, because the most classic American breakfast is cereal with milk, which is equivalent to the Chinese fried dough sticks with soy milk, and its main feature is convenience and speed.
A more abundant option is eggs Benedict and cream cheese bagels. There are also waffles, muffins and cinnamon rolls on the table, as well as sliced toast, bacon, fried eggs, tomatoes, etc. There is also a full range of jams. It seems that she is allowed to assemble her own sandwiches.
Looking around, all you see are refined carbohydrates with extremely high sugar content. It is obvious that the housekeeper has mastered the essence of American diet.
Liu Yue told herself in her heart, since she was already here, she might as well indulge herself occasionally, just this once, don’t waste it, eat as much as you can!
She ate a muffin sprinkled with almonds and looked at Chloe's plate, which consisted of steak, poached eggs, broccoli, and black coffee.
Oh, and there was a plate of fruit between them, with various berries and peeled walnuts on the side.
She asked curiously, "Does Dad eat this every day?"
“Occasionally, we’ll switch to other ingredients,” Kro said, “but the nutritional balance remains the same.”
Liu Yue was filled with awe. She admired anyone who had the perseverance to stick to a healthy diet and strictly follow the nutritionist's recipes.
She herself can't do that - she can only eat a big meal when she wants, and it's all thanks to the chef who tries to make the next few meals lighter. Zhu Xiang is also leading her sisters to study how to make midnight snacks that can satisfy her cravings without consuming too many calories.
Tsk, no wonder he is the big boss and she can only be a salted fish. She is completely defeated in terms of willpower.
She ate some blueberries and found them so refreshing.
"This was picked this morning at a farm not far from here," Crowe said.
Then this is no different from picking and eating freshly picked blueberries. Liu Yue thought that the farm was specialized in growing blueberries, but she didn't expect the housekeeper to tell her that the raw materials for most of the food on this table came from Mr. Clo's farm.
Los Angeles farms are home to numerous fruit trees and numerous vegetable and fruit growing areas. This part of the southwestern United States, with its dry climate and extensive grasslands, is ideal for animal husbandry. Farms also raise cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks—basically, all the meats you'd find on a table.
As for corn and wheat, although they are not grown in California, Crowe has more than one farm in the United States.
This was really beyond Liu Yue's expectations... When she thought of big guys and wealthy people, her first reaction was business empires. She didn't expect that Cloe was actually a big landowner in the United States.
However, these two identities do not conflict with each other.
It seems that rich people really care about food health. Bosses like Clo are no longer satisfied with selecting the top ingredients on the market. They feel most at ease only when they run their own farms.
Liu Yue suddenly had an idea and asked Clo, "Dad, can we fish on your farm?"
If she even had a fish pond, she would be truly self-sufficient, and the small peasant economy would be right next to her.
"It's not 'my family's' farm, it's ours."
Chloe first corrected her wording: "My daughter, you are my only child. In the future, all this will belong to you."
Huh?! Liu Yue opened her mouth in surprise.
She thought that her identity was just to make it easier for the system to get money from Clo, but she didn't expect that she would also have to "inherit the family business". But she doesn't know anything!
Except for her, no one around was surprised by this matter. It seemed as if everyone had known about it for a long time and had already accepted it.
Cloe didn't continue speaking, but returned to the previous topic.
"We do have a small fish pond on the farm, but that's for recreational use. California is close to the ocean, and I'm more accustomed to eating marine fish."
He said, "If you want to experience fishing right on your doorstep, I'll take you to Canada. I have an estate there with 17 kilometers of riverfront."
"In the fall, when the fish migrate, you can catch a lot of salmon. The whole river is boiling then, and there are brown bears hunting on the riverbank. If you're lucky, you can even see elk and reindeer."
Liu Yue felt her eyes had been opened: "So you can raise brown bears in Canada?"
She had thought this was exclusive to Russia! But upon closer inspection, the two countries were indeed on the same latitude.
"I didn't raise them," said Cloe. "I didn't just buy the estate, I bought the entire land, including a piece of virgin forest. I just fenced off the area and didn't interfere with the ecology there."
Oh my god, you can even buy land directly...
It turns out that rich people abroad have so much fun. Liu Yue is eager to try her luck and thinks she can also include purchasing a manor property in her spending plan.
Moreover, buying land and manors is not a one-time expense. Subsequent investment and maintenance also burn money every day.
Once she buys a few more plots of land, she won't have to worry about where to spend her money on daily tasks. As her fixed expenses increase, the system will also increase the upper limit of the amount she can transfer to her small wallet.
No, when you reach that point, your small wallet won’t be enough, and you’ll need a special bank card.
Liu Yue added this to her memo and asked Sang Yu to look for one when she was free.
Because the fragments didn't refresh that quickly, Liu Yue wasn't in a hurry to go to the farm right away. Clo took her on a tour of their estate.
She thought she would have to walk, but she didn't expect the means of transportation to be a horse-drawn carriage.
That’s right…it took the driver quite some time to drive in yesterday, so he was very tired from walking.
The carriage pulled by her was of course a Arabian horse, but the carriage looked very fairy-tale-like.
Liu Yue looked at Clo: "Does Dad usually sit like this?"
A strong middle-aged man who usually travels in a pumpkin carriage?
Dad, I didn’t expect you still have a childlike heart.
Kro cleared his throat and said, "Look, isn't this better looking than He Xi's carriage? I think you'll like this."
Liu Yue: ...
What can she say? You adults really love to compare!
This manor covers a very large area, with a total of 7 houses including the main building.
During the tour, Liu Yue saw the central fountain pool and threw coins into it. Along the way, there were palm groves, golf courses, tennis courts, and very large gardens.
There is no dedicated area for swimming pools in the manor, as the three swimming pools are all made in irregular shapes and distributed around the main building.
If Liu Yue could dive, she could even jump directly from the terrace of the guest room into the swimming pool. Of course, she didn't plan to try that.
While touring the gardens, Liu Yue thought she had arrived at a botanical garden, a place where one must buy a ticket to enter. There were vast expanses of blooming flowers, and no wonder fresh, dew-covered roses were everywhere in the main building.
Liu Yue asked curiously, the main building is a villa, what are the functions of the other buildings, are they all guest rooms?
"Part of it." Cloe thought for a moment. "There seems to be a banquet hall, a gym, and an indoor spa. At the very edge is the workers' housing."
Wow, the estate already has golf and tennis courts, but they are actually going to build a dedicated sports hall.
In fact, Liu Yue exercises much more frequently than before. After all, she has nothing to do now... But in her own home, the exercise area on the second floor is indeed the least frequently used functional room.
The benefits of regular fitness have been fully demonstrated in Clo. He is almost fifty years old, but he looks like he is only about forty. If he shaves his beard and says he is in his thirties, some people will probably believe him.
He Xi also exercises regularly. Liu Yue follows her private Instagram. Her mother often shares photos, and her arm muscles look very powerful.
System: "Two big guys, plus plus equals minus."
Liu Yue: "...I'm also insisting on playing Ring Fit Adventure, okay!"
Even though the difficulty level is set very low… she also does aerial yoga, and skydiving and bungee jumping are considered sports!
Having said that, Liu Yue was inspired and decided to increase her fitness intensity.
She and Clo took a leisurely stroll around the manor, and Liu Yue also saw several Border Collies.
Black and white, meteorite, gold edge, brown, lilac, the colors are so complete!
I really didn't expect that Cloe is also a collector of the entire illustrated book.
Several dogs were running happily on the lawn. Liu Yue felt itchy and said she wanted to get out of the car and play with them.
Chloe looked at her and said, "You're playing with five Border Collies by yourself?"
Liu Yue scratched her head: "Isn't it possible?"
"Okay." Cloe smiled, "You can go down."
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