LA Detective

Chapter 414
the next morning.

Luke sleeps until 08:30, and by the time he gets up, Daisy has gone to work.

Although I was tired last night, I feel refreshed and comfortable this morning.

The shot card was drawn last night, and Luke is eager to try and practice shotguns.

But after thinking about it carefully, I finally gave up, because the time was a bit rushed.

Father Li Zhaofeng booked a plane ticket for January 1th, and today is January 19th, so it's almost time to go after packing up and buying gifts.

Luke is a bachelor and has nothing to do. He cleaned up in the morning and went to his mother's house for dinner at noon.

In the afternoon, I was dragged by my mother to work as a helper, replacing a damaged wooden fence, mowing the lawn, and replacing a faucet. Although these small tasks are inconspicuous, it is not cheap to find someone to do them.

Linda couldn't bear it. She had her son helping out for free, so what was she doing with that unjustified money?

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Luke had just finished his work and was sitting in the yard drinking coffee when the little fat man came back with his schoolbag on his back.

The aviation industry in the United States is well developed, and passengers come and go, which is very prosperous.

In China, housing prices far exceed the income of young people. Most young people buy houses with their parents’ money. No problem. Parents directly transfer hundreds of thousands to their children. Parents can even pay for their children’s names. No one cares which one you use Bank account to buy a house.

Luke picked up the bank card and looked at it, a little confused, "When did you use the card in my name, why didn't I know?"

"You still go to school to buy some presents, but I'm already working, so I can't go empty-handed."

In the United States, buying a house is one of the main ways of asset accumulation.

"Dad, is there anything to eat? I'm starving to death."

After eating, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.

The little fat man was still quite afraid of Luke, and muttered, "I want to wash first."

Take it, Jack has it too, it's just not the right time to tell him. "

Luke stood on the balcony, "I like this small balcony, it should be nice to have a cup of coffee here in the morning."

Thinking about it, Li Zhaofeng not only has to support himself, but also has to pay child support and alimony every year, which is not a light burden.

Li Zhaofeng asked concerned, "How is your grandfather's health?"

The father and son chatted casually and gradually became familiar with each other.

"You have become the captain!" Li Zhaofeng said with surprise in his tone, "Okay, you are better than me.

The little fat man was staring at the restaurants in the mall, thinking about what to have for lunch.

The little fat man was sitting by the window, looking around, looking a little excited, "How many hours are we going to sit for?"

Luke was not polite, and handed one of the suitcases to Li Zhaofeng.

My uncle has a cousin.

"How is grandpa and grandma doing?"

This money is special.

Li Zhaofeng watched the two sons interact with each other with a smile in the corner of his eyes.

The little fat man opened the bottle cap, took a sip, frowned and said, "It's so bitter."

April 1st morning.

"Brother, are you here to pick me up?"

"It's simple, I'll take you to buy it tomorrow."

Luke and his younger brother lived with their mother, and had little contact with their father's relatives. They hadn't been there for a long time, and buying some gifts could help them get closer.

"Jack!"

"No, I don't want to sleep, I want to do other things, too much sleep is a waste of life for me."

Li Zhaofeng took the two of them up to the second floor. The two brothers each had a room on the east and west. The two rooms were about the same size, but Luke's room had an extra small balcony.

"How did you get hit by a car?"

Li Zhaofeng adjusted his mentality, "I prepared food at home, and I can eat it when I go back."

There is not much space on the plane, Luke is a bit sleepy, and occasionally there is the sound of a child crying, so he can't sleep at all.

Li Zhaofeng took a bottle of Wuliangye, "How about drinking this?"

The system reserve is 18 US dollars, and Luke still needs to find opportunities to realize it.

"of course."

The little fat man curled his lips, turned around, turned his back to Luke, and took out his phone to send a message.

"as long as you are happy."

The busiest city in the world.

Linda originally wanted to drive the two to the airport, but Luke refused. He and the little fat man came by the airport bus.

Luke clicked on the detective system and sorted out the warehouse. There are reserves for various cards, and there are two reserves for the most important bullet-avoiding card.

Luke pinched his head with his right hand, "Stop talking nonsense, it's almost enough to take a shower."

Seeing the two sons bickering, Li Zhaofeng had a smile on his face, "Are you tired from flying, give me your luggage."

Luke showered and went downstairs to eat.

"Father!" The little fat man was also very excited.

The little fat man picked up a piece and tasted it, "Is it beef? But it doesn't taste like it? It's more fragrant than beef."

……

Li Zhaofeng brought some peanuts, and the father and son drank the wine slowly and chatted.

If you think donkey meat is not tasty, and the shredded meat is thick and woody, you may be deceived, and the probability is horse meat.

"Luke!"

The little fat man corrected, "It is strong."

"No in-flight meals?"

The three of them strolled around all morning, and the bags in Luke and the little fat man's hands were almost out of reach.

"You stay at home honestly, go to my place to make a fuss, I have to clean up, I am busy before I leave, maybe I lose my luggage or forget to turn off the water and electricity, but it will be a troublesome thing.

The smell of meat wafted from the kitchen.

In addition to the ten gifts, Luke and the little fat man bought some clothes. The weather in New York is colder than that in Los Angeles, so they need to add some thicker clothes.

The person who came was Li Zhaofeng, about 50 years old, about 1.8 meters tall, and looked somewhat similar to Luke.

Luke is a little speechless, but you will think of good things.

Luke smiled and waved too.

"You cooked dinner before you came, what are you doing?" The little fat man swallowed, he was really hungry.

Both uncle and aunt are married.

It’s okay not to mention it, but when he talked about eating, the little fat man became even hungrier, "Will I have to wait for half an hour? I'm almost starving."

"Uncle is much better than before, works in a supermarket and regards music as a hobby."

"I only ate one."

The little fat man also thinks it makes sense, anyway, he has seen several restaurants before, and there are alternatives.

"That's good. Your mother used to worry about him a lot."

Li Zhaofeng drank it all in one gulp, looking at Luke with relief.

The little fat man pointed to the dinner plate and asked, "What kind of meat is this?"

"Dad, how is your recovery?"

"You'll find out soon.

The little fat man walked to the refrigerator, took a bottle of Coke for himself, and a bottle of beer for Luke and Li Zhaofeng.

Of course, he is not in a hurry now, he just has this idea and mind, pay attention to the real estate news in Los Angeles, when he meets the right one, and when to buy it.

Luke was sitting in the back row, looking at the buildings on the side of the road through the car window. It was his first real visit to New York.

Li Zhaofeng looked very happy, "Try other dishes."

The little fat man was so hungry that he ate very quickly. He ate half of the donkey meat by himself, and he was full in less than 10 minutes.

Luke didn't like to go shopping or buy things, and it was mainly Linda's idea.

I'll take you to see them the day after tomorrow. "

More than 270 million US dollars is not a small fortune, and Luke thinks that he can already consider buying a house.

Li Zhaofeng smiled and said, "Try it."

The gift tax payment ratio is very high, which is equivalent to giving the government a sum of money for nothing.

He is still very picky, and he doesn't want to settle for such a big deal as buying a house.

"understood."

The car was parked on the side of the road, and Li Zhaofeng led the two of them into the house. The house was very clean, it should have been cleaned specially, the decoration and furniture were very unique, and it looked very comfortable.

Luke drove Linda and Fatty to the mall for shopping.

No, you have to pay gift tax first.

Li Zhaofeng asked, "Do you want some white wine?"

Before he knew it, he had accumulated a lot of wealth.

This table dish is still in line with Luke's appetite.

"Boys, I'll show you to your room."

Li Zhaofeng "..."

After taking the luggage, the exit is not far away, and there are many pick-up people standing on both sides of the railing.

April 1st morning.

Luke has many relatives in New York.

Did not hold up.

"I won't go to school tomorrow, I'll stay at your house for a day, and we'll leave the day after tomorrow." The little fat man's tone was a little excited.

"It's all right."

Gifts don’t have to be expensive, as long as they are appropriate.

get in the car. Li Zhaofeng led the two into the parking lot, and put the salute in a gray Volvo car.

Luke opened the beer and handed Li Zhaofeng a bottle.

"wait for me a while."

"it is good."

The little fat man felt a little pained, "Do I want to buy gifts too?"

"I also blamed me for not walking carefully. Fortunately, the injury is not serious, and it can be regarded as gaining wisdom through a fall." Li Zhaofeng picked up the wine glass, "Come on, let's not talk about this, let's have a drink."

Overall, the neighborhood isn't too upscale.

The little fat man came over and said with a flattering expression, "Is there a gift for me?"

Several dishes have been placed on the table.

There are always people at my mother's house, so the little fat man left directly, and my mother will clean up the rest without delay.

Luke said perfunctorily, "It's still the same taste."

The little fat man was extremely excited. After getting off the plane, he waved his fists, "New York, I'm back!"

"I'm still working in the Robbery and Murder Division. I was promoted to captain some time ago. Compared with before, I have more responsibilities and more things to manage, but it's not as easy as before."

I'll pick you up the next morning. "

Compared with Los Angeles, New York has a colder climate, more high-rise buildings, more buses on the road, and more developed public transportation.

After that, the little fat man yelled to eat Chinese food, but was rejected by Luke, and he was about to go to New York. His relatives on his father's side were all Chinese, and he would eat Chinese food more often in the future.

"Very good, I feel stronger than my uncle."

There are ten people in total.

There are also gold coins worth 10,000+ stored in the fish tank.

"Okay."

Before that, Luke's family lived in New York. It was not until Linda and Li Zhaofeng divorced that they moved to Los Angeles.

There is a jet lag between New York and Los Angeles, and it was already dark when the plane landed at the New York airport.

"It's too late to make soup, what do you want to drink? There are beer, liquor, and drinks."

"Not long after you were born, I set up a guardian account and put some money into it every year, just to buy a house and a car when you grow up. Now that you are mature and stable, you are able to control the money.

After all, the father and son hadn't seen each other for a long time, not to mention Luke, even Li Zhaofeng was a little unfamiliar.

After picking up the ticket and boarding the plane, Luke reported to Linda that he was safe and then sent a message to his father.

The little fat man sat in the co-pilot and chattered non-stop along the way.

"It's all good, but your grandma is a little deaf this year, so she speaks louder.

"really?"

Li Zhaofeng asked concerned, "How is your work recently?"

Now that you have grown up, you will buy a house or a car in the future, so there are many places to spend your money. "

Together with stocks, cash, deposits, checks, etc., Luke's total assets are roughly estimated to be as high as more than 270 million US dollars.

Donkey meat is more fragrant than beef. This kind of fragrance is not greasy, but a unique meaty fragrance.

The little fat man hesitated for a long time. He put the Coke back in the refrigerator, took a bottle of beer, and said, "Cheers."

Li Zhaofeng stood up and went to the bedroom on the first floor. When he came out again, he held a card in his hand and put it in front of Luke, "This bank card is issued in your name, and it contains 30 US dollars.

"When you don't feel bitter anymore, you will grow up." Li Zhaofeng saw the interaction between the two brothers, and was happy but also a little disappointed. He regretted that he did not accompany them to grow up, and felt that Luke, the elder brother, was more like a father.

"Fuck off."

System points, 60 points.

Luke already has plans to buy a house. Although the Americans are not as persistent as the Chinese in terms of real estate, they still like to buy a house.

When parents give money to their children, they also have to pay taxes.

"Do you still remember this taste?" Li Zhaofeng was also a little surprised. It should have been seven or eight years since he last cooked donkey meat.

The little fat man said, "It would be great if I have a game console in my room."

"You're right. With you by Linda and Jack's side, I'm much more at ease."

I'm so proud of you, another drink. "

"I've seen this kind of wine. My brother's house has several boxes." The little fat man's eyes drifted to Luke, and he asked tentatively, "Can I have some beer?"

Some people are really wicked and think they are smart.

Several dishes are prepared in advance, some are heated up, some are directly steamed and fried, which is relatively simple to make.

"Okay." The little fat man put his schoolbag on the chair, pulled another chair and sat down, "Then what are you doing here today?"

"how do you feel?"

My aunt's family has a cousin and a cousin.

Both grandpa and grandma are still alive. The two elders have three children in total. Besides Luke's father Li Zhaofeng, there is also an uncle and an aunt.

During the flight, except for some bumps when passing through the clouds, it was considered a smooth journey.

I ate too much at noon, and I didn't bother to eat dinner. I read a novel, went to bed early, and recharged my energy.

Luke urged, "Find out the newly bought warm clothes before washing them."

Luke said, "People have to mature."

"Five or six hours is enough for a good night's sleep."

"You can do whatever you want, but don't disturb my sleep, understand?"

There are no financially capable people around Luke who just rent and don't buy.

"Haha, Jack, you've grown taller and you're almost catching up with me." Li Zhaofeng tried to pick up his youngest son, but unfortunately...

Hearing what Li Zhaofeng said, Luke didn't refuse any more. He didn't need the 30, but he couldn't refuse.

An Asian man in the crowd waved his hand with joy on his face.

Luke picked up the wine glass and clinked a glass with the other party.

Luke laughed, "Not only is he taller, he's also fatter."

Luke bought clothes and shoes for his mother. There is no woman who does not like to receive gifts. It is worth spending a little money to make my mother happy.

Li Zhaofeng lives in a two-story townhouse in the suburbs of New York. There is no yard, and vehicles are parked on both sides of the narrow street. Most of them are practical cars such as Toyota, Mazda, and Volkswagen.

After half an hour.

It was the first time he ate donkey meat when he came to the United States. The donkey meat in the sky is really not for nothing.

The grade of the restaurant is good, with all kinds of fruits, dishes, meat, and seafood.

"Stingy ghost." The little fat man picked up his schoolbag, twisted his fat body and left.

The so-called "love to rent a house" is likely to be temporarily unable to afford a house.

Li Zhaofeng smiled, "How is Val now? Are you still making music?"

He chose another cafeteria, eighty dollars each.

But it is different in the United States. Li Zhaofeng wants to buy a house for Luke directly with a sum of money, is that okay?

Los Angeles International Airport.

Li Zhaofeng put down his wine glass and looked at his eldest son, "Luke, you are a little different from what I remember."

But no one is stupid, who will go for the second time if it is not delicious after eating it once.

Except for donkey meat, the other dishes are more recognizable, one hand-caught mutton, one steamed grouper, boiled prawns, stir-fried cabbage, tomatoes and eggs, and the staple food is rice.

"Then don't drink Coke." Luke didn't object. The little fat man is not young now, and a bottle of beer doesn't affect him much. It's better than drinking Coke.

The little fat man was tired after flying all day, so Luke asked him to go to bed first.

"That bread is unpalatable, and the chicken is too thick and hard." The little fat man looked picky.

The best way for a man to get closer is to drink a little wine.

Parents can transfer assets directly to their children.

Li Zhaofeng smiled and patted his son's shoulder, "You guys take a break first, I'll cook, see you in the restaurant in half an hour."

At the final checkout, Luke spent more than $3000.

Luke also took a bite, "Donkey meat."

Luke sent his mother and little fat boy home, and he also went home.

"Help mom with work, and besides, discuss what gifts to buy before going to New York."

Luke put down his coffee cup, "The plane the day after tomorrow, why should I pick you up today?"

However, it was the first time for Luke to come to New York since time travel. Facing so many "relatives", it was inevitable that he felt separated, which was why he wanted to buy a gift.

Luke said, "That didn't see you left."

"Eat the vegetables, it will be cold in a while."

"Yeah, Dad, you're so kind." The little fat man waved his fist.

Teenagers were at their peak of energy, and Luke didn't care about him, so he still had to squint for a while.

In the United States, the tax bureau can be said to be all-pervasive, and money is not given to whomever you want.

Of course, there are policies and countermeasures. What should parents do if they want to pass on their assets to their children?
There will be a gift exemption every year, $2022 in 1.6, and $3.2 for a couple.

A couple can give a child $3.2 a year, and if they have two children, they can give $6.4 a year. The money is exempt from gift tax and can be exempted from inheritance tax in the future.

The money in this bank card was prepared by Li Zhaofeng for Luke every year using the gift exemption.

This is a wish of more than twenty years, and Luke has to accept it.

(End of this chapter)