Chapter 46: Exactly the same
"Yeah, you're just busying around, just like your father Greg, who's been busy all his life but hasn't accomplished anything!"
Dana used the tone of a Latino aunt to scold Gallo, and even brought Greg into the conversation. Recently, there have been a lot more people coming from Mexico to the church she often goes to.
"And you, Song, you also have to follow..."
Dana did not let go of Song Yang either, but when she turned around and saw the things in the jewelry box that Song Yang gave her, she screamed, "Oh, God... "
Looking at the jewelry box in front of her, there is a tree-shaped brooch made of platinum, with a small gem at the end of the brooch. Looking at the jewelry box in front of her, Daana exclaimed, "It's too expensive, it's much more beautiful than the brooch that Mrs. Bri wears!"
Although she said it was too expensive, Dana could not hide the joy in her eyes. Which woman doesn't like shiny things? Mrs. Brown was the wife of Dr. Brown who diagnosed Song Yang when he first arrived in America. Dana saw her wearing it at an important party.
"It's what you deserve!" Song Yang said to Daana and put the brooch under her shoulder. Daana has taken good care of her original self over the years, otherwise Song Yang might not have been able to come here at all.
Daana touched the exquisite brooch and muttered, "I should change into new clothes!"
"This is the best gift I've received in all these years. Except for when we just got married, Greg never gave me a gift again. Gallo, you and your father, if you could be half as good as Song..."
Gallo, who was caught in the crossfire again, was speechless. If he had the same wealth as Song Yang, he would also give it to him, but he had such a tough life in the racing company in the past few years that he was lucky enough to be able to support himself. Recently, he worked as a logistics supervisor in Double Click Company and finally had a little US dollars in his pocket.
After giving it to Dana, Song Yang took out another box of gift from the bag and threw it to Gallo.
After Gallo took it, he opened it and saw the watch inside. He immediately shouted to Song Yang, "Song, I knew you wouldn't forget me!"
Gallo looked at the men's watch in his hand, which was worth at least more than three thousand US dollars.
Greg, Milia, Logan and others who came back later all received gifts from Song Yang.
Song Yang gave Greg a box of high-quality Cuban cigars. Although Greg still had a stern face and muttered a few words to Song Yang like Dana, when he saw that he hid the cigars in the study as soon as he got them, she knew whether he liked the box or not.
What was given to Little Milia was a "Mattel" brand Barbie doll, which every American little girl claims to own ten of, and a Disney princess toy. When Song Yang saw these two things, Little Milia's screams were so loud that he could hardly bear it.
After getting the Barbie doll, Milia almost clung to Song Yang and refused to let go . She had mentioned it to Song Yang countless times, but she didn't expect that Song Yang would really buy it for her today.
In the past, Greg and Dana would never pay any attention to her wish. She couldn't even get this as a Christmas present. If for no other reason, these two things together cost several hundred dollars. It can only be said that money is the easiest to make from girls and children.
"Logan, this is yours!"
Song Yang gave a Fender guitar to his cheap cousin. Although he was not as close to Logan as Gallo and Milia, with Greg and Dana around, Song Yang naturally could not miss his gift.
Looking at the guitar that Song Yang brought over, Logan wanted to refuse, but he really couldn't say it. Although he seemed a little maverick and not very close to Song Yang, Gallo and even Milia, and was focused on studying, he had a special liking for guitar.
Every weekend, Logan would spend an afternoon in the suburbs of Houston with a guitar he bought from a second-hand store. Song Yang's guitar was much better than his second-hand guitar.
For dinner, Song Yang, Gallo and others were all there today. Dana, who was in a good mood, made a sumptuous Italian dinner and filled a large table.
After serving Song Yang a large plate of pasta, Daana looked at the crowd, mainly at Song Yang and Gallo. After all, they were the ones who had not been back during this period. "This Sunday, let's go to church together. Pastor Andrew mentioned to me that he hasn't seen you for a long time!"
After hearing this, Song Yang looked at Greg, then looked at Gallo, and saw that Gallo had no expression on his face, just concentrating on eating. It was obvious that like Song Yang, he had no interest in going there.
Andrew specifically mentioned this to Daana, so it must not be for no reason. After taking a bite, Song Yang said to Daana, "I want to set up a small charity foundation. I want Aunt Daana to be the president of the foundation and donate a sum of money to the church on my behalf, and also do some community charity activities!"
When Dana heard that Song Yang asked her to be the head of a charity foundation, she refused at first, but then she couldn't help but be moved. Over the years, she had also participated in some charity activities and met those who worked in charities and public welfare foundations. They were of very high status and quite popular. It would be a lie to say that she was not moved at all.
"It can be done. The charity foundation will first cooperate with the church!"
Hearing that Greg also supported it, Dana was even more excited, "Then I'll try it first."
In America, the church is a very special existence, especially in the community . It is related to almost everyone. Pastor Andrew specifically mentioned Song Yang in front of Dana, actually to remind Song Yang that donations were needed.
In America, countless people donate money to churches, regardless of their net worth. Rich people donate more, actually hoping to gain some fame.
In the past, families like the Greg family donated hundreds of dollars every year. Even families in financial difficulties also donated money. In addition to the fact that there are truly devout people, there is another important reason: it is profitable!
The church has huge assets and has built church schools and hospitals. It also cooperates with the local municipal government and food companies to distribute relief food and provide medical assistance all year round. In other words, as long as you join the church, you may go to the church hospital for medical treatment and go to school. Those who have no money to eat can also get free food.
This gives the church a huge influence. People like Adrian need the endorsement of pastors when they run for election, and they have to rely on these pastors to vote for their supporters. Pastors of some large dioceses can even sway local politics, and their influence is astonishing.
Whether Song Yang believes in this or not, he cannot avoid it in America, a region where everyone believes in religion.
Greg obviously thought of this, so he let Dana join the charity foundation established by Song Yang.
Not only the church, but also a lot of institutions and teams will come to Song Yang and ask for money in the future. Establishing a charity foundation in advance can also avoid these troubles.
Moreover, in the future, if there are donations that are not convenient to appear in the name of Song Yang, such as providing large sums of money to people like Adrian, they can all be made through this charity and are tax-free. It is no wonder that those billionaires in America are so keen on charity. This is a fucking top-notch business!
“I’m planning on buying a new property…”
"Song, are you going to leave here and leave us now?"
Before Song Yang finished speaking, Dana exclaimed in surprise and even wiped away tears. Ever since she saw the local Houston TV news reporting Song Yang's net worth, Dana had expected it, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Milia, who was still holding the Barbie doll in her arms, didn't care about the Barbie doll anymore when she heard that Song Yang was moving away. She got down from the chair, ran to Song Yang, pulled the corner of Song Yang's clothes, and said pitifully, "Don't you want Milia anymore?"
Song Yang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hugged Milia, "It's just a property, just a better house, Daana, you and everyone can move there!"
"There are private schools in that community. They can give Milia and Logan a better education and allow them to enter Ivy League schools in the future!"
Parents all over the world are actually the same. Originally, Greg and Dana didn't want to follow the past, but when they heard that little Milia and Logan could go to a better school and receive a better education, they no longer objected. They didn't want what happened to Gallo to happen again.
Both Greg and Dana believed that Gallo gave up going to college because he got involved with that bunch of bad friends and must have been kicked in the head by a donkey, so he tore up the recommendation letter. If they had been in a better environment, Milia and Logan would not have met that bunch of people.
"Gailo, go find a suitable villa these days!" Song Yang said to Gallo.
When Gallo heard this, he patted his chest and immediately promised, "Leave it to me!"
After finishing his meal, Song Yang just returned to his room and saw Logan following him in. Logan, who was always a little taciturn, seemed to be entangled for a while before he said to Song Yang, "Song, is that car new?!"
Logan's experience was too inexperienced, and Song Yang knew what he wanted to say as soon as he heard it. He was too thin-skinned. If it were Gallo, he would have asked Song Yang for the car keys by now.
Song Yang threw the car keys of the Ferrari F50 to Logan, "Drive slowly on the road, let Gallo follow!"
"I know!" Logan hurriedly caught the key. He had originally thought that it would be nice to be able to sit in the car and take a ride, but he didn't expect Song Yang to just throw the car keys to him.
Looking at Logan's figure, Logan Song Yang shook his head, went back to the room and started to pack up his things. He would have fewer and fewer opportunities to come to this house in the future.
While Song Yang was busy at Greg's house, Irene just returned home. As soon as she entered the house, a middle-aged man with a gentle and elegant temperament sitting on the sofa asked Irene, "You come back later and later. Are you busy at the new company?"
Irene called the middle-aged man "father", and then, unlike her serious style in the company, she ran errands and sat next to the middle-aged man, pinching his shoulders twice, "Yes, a little bit, there is a new project recently!"
