America's Road to Wealth

In the bright mansion decorated in a simple white style, Abel came out of the bathroom and shook his wet hair. A maid next to him came forward to dry him with a towel.

Back in his personal room where he seldom sleeps, he signaled the maid to take out the casual clothes his mother Emily bought for him in the closet and put them on.

Looking at the walls in the bedroom, there are many works created by himself hanging on the wall, and he knows that it was hung by his mother Emily.

This made him feel a little better.

In any case, he is Abel Smith. This deep family affection is extremely precious in a country like the United States where family affection is indifferent.

"Are you ready to wash?" Emily asked with a smile as she pushed Abel II into her arms and walked in.

I saw Abel in his pajamas and bathrobe standing in front of his old works, looking at those young works that she brought over from Texas specially.

A loving look immediately appeared on Emily's face, and she walked over and said, "How wonderful they are. I don't think there is anyone in this world who is more talented in painting than my son. What about Picasso, Van Gogh? it's the same!"

Abel vaguely remembered the latter compliment from his mother, and Yuan Shen remembered it very clearly.

It was since she was a child, and after discovering her son's talent in painting, Emily often praised him the most on her lips.

Even earlier, Alexander was a little repulsed by his son's fondness for drawing. It was Emily who stood up to support him, and in the end Alexander had no choice but to admit and began to support his son's hobby.

No matter from which point of view, Emily is a qualified or even an excellent mother.

"Well, Mom, thank you." With a happy smile on his face, Abel gave Emily a thankful hug, and took advantage of the opportunity to hug his son, who was more than one year old and started babbling.

This son, he cast more hope than other children. He hoped that Abel II could bring his brothers and sisters after him to make the Smith family continue to be great.

But this is just hope, in the time of company and fatherly love. He gave Abel II not more than Abel II's other brothers and sisters.

Possibly even less than the company of Abel II's sister Alia.

Who was it that little Arya was his first child, another daughter? After all, a man will pamper his daughter more.

"Call Dad~" Abel teased the child.

I haven't seen him for several months, and the child is a little strange to him. But when he came back just now, he had already gotten along with him, so Abel II would not be afraid.

The little baby cried out in a vague way: "Ba~ba."

"Hey, what a nice guy." Abel smiled and gave him a kiss.

Emily next to her smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into crescents. She pressed her chin on her son's shoulder, gently touching the face of her precious grandson and chattering: "He really looks like you when you were young. When I saw him, it was as if you just Not long after birth. Oh, it’s an Abel too!!”

"Oh, that's right!!" Suddenly, Emily remembered something and couldn't help shouting, "By the way, I came in to tell you. Peggy is here! The one you arranged to be a judge in Washington New York woman and her grandfather visiting us! Little Laura and your father are hosting her and her grandfather! You little bastard, she has such a big belly! You're challenging Little Laura by asking her to come over What? Go out and deal with it, I don't want to make little Laura sad!"

Abel smiled, hugged his son with one arm, and put his other hand around Emily's arm and said, "It's okay, little Laura has already told me about this. And tonight, even she took the initiative Peggy was invited to come over as a guest. Their relationship is more harmonious than you imagined."

"Eh..." Emily was stunned, she didn't expect such a magical thing to happen.

A woman would actually invite a woman who was pregnant with her husband's illegitimate child to visit her home...

"Since you say that, I don't care. Anyway, we can't control you for a long time. Let's go and have dinner, but in fact, I also like the feeling of having a lot of people at home."

When talking about the latter, Emily's eyes narrowed into crescents with a smile.

That's what a traditional woman like her is.

If my husband finds a woman and gives birth to an illegitimate child, that would be treason and injustice.

My son has many other women and many children besides his daughter-in-law.

On the surface, she would stand on the side of her daughter-in-law and blame other women with her daughter-in-law, even her own son.

In fact, in their hearts, they will be more or less proud of it. Because that symbolizes their son, with great power and attractiveness.

Otherwise, how could there be so many women willing to give birth to their sons willingly?

"Yes, that's what you want. Imagine that so many people call you "dear grandma", I think you will be happy." Abel put his arms around his mother's shoulders, walked out of the bedroom with the child in his arms and smiled .

"Hey, don't mention it. The time at Christmas was so embarrassing for me. I can't be partial to anyone. I guess I can't stand it again!"

Hearing his mother's complaints, Abel shook his head and chuckled.

Because of his ridiculous request on Christmas, his women and children gathered together.

But firstly, the children are young, and secondly, it is impossible for the women to live in harmony.

Emily, the children's grandmother, didn't enjoy much of the family happiness she longed for. On the contrary, her son had too many women, and she didn't know where she should stand.

But after all, her position will always be on her side.

Including other relatives as well.

For this kind of big family that can live in harmony, he is really lucky and happy. After all, money is paramount in American society, and the relationship between people tends to be absolutely rational. There is really no way to compare with the heavens. , although China is also becoming more and more close to the United States, but some things are still deeply buried in the cultural genes and cannot be replaced.

Brightly lit, beautifully resplendent, baroque style mansion main living room.

Robert Morgenthau and Peggy, who already had a big stomach, were sitting on a sofa chair, chatting softly with Alexander and little Laura.

Little Laura even sat next to Peggy, and they seemed to be having a good chat, but the atmosphere was not as tense as Emily had imagined.

"Hey, good evening, Robert. Oh, and dear Paige."

Abel walked over with a smile, handed the child to his mother halfway, and shook hands with Robert who stood up first, "You seem to be in good condition, dear Robert. I hope you remain healthy."

Robert smiled, and pulled his eyes away from the little Abel II with a complicated mood.

Looking at Abel Smith, who was still as handsome and tall as ever, and who was more mature and outstanding than before.

Even though Robert tried his best to control it, an inner poisonous snake called regret reappeared in his heart, attacking Robert's already impenetrable defense.

Once upon a time, Paige was supposed to be one of the real mistresses of the house, not the bush woman!

Blame myself, blame myself for being obsessed with the glory of the so-called East Coast giants, blame myself for looking down on the so-called Dixie...

It's a pity that there is no such thing as regret medicine or turning back time in the world.

Robert, who was full of regrets, could only smile at this time. He shook hands with Abel and responded with a smile: "In order to look at Peggy, I will try my best to live a few more years. Dear Abel."

Abel laughed a few times, then walked to the side, and first stopped talking to little Laura.

Then, amidst her smile, there was a very intimate no-face salute with Peggy.

After that, they sat down and chatted for a few words. Emily held the baby in her arms and asked everyone to go to dinner first with a smile.

The strict traditional Puritan families in the United States actually pay attention to the style of "speaking without eating or sleeping".

However, the Smith family has a small population, and has never been particular about this aspect.

It is also time to chat during meals, but Emily asked not to talk about work.

At the dinner table, everyone chatted about some interesting things in life.

After dinner.

A circle of sofas is placed on the carpet around the fireplace. The burning charcoal in the fireplace, the red tongue~ licking the dark charcoal, bursting out crackling sparks from time to time, the stone walls have been smoked and baked, and a layer of black light.

The weather in Washington is very hot in June, and the fireplace in the room is burning like a barbecue.

However, a special air-conditioning system was turned on, so the living room was still comfortable and cool as always, and it wasn't overly hot because of the fireplace being lit.

As for the role of the fireplace at this time... just think of it as setting off the atmosphere.

Old money people like to do this, and Alexander is no exception.

The corners of her mouth have not been relaxed. Emily with a cheerful smile on her face is talking softly with Little Laura, who is also smiling sweetly, holding the child and Peggy.

Women talk about women, even though Miss Paige Morgenthau is now Chief Judge of the Washington Circuit Court.

Men, we chatted about big things after dinner.

Alexander took a sip of the after-dinner wine in his red wine glass. He first looked at his monstrous son, only to see Abel smiling in the direction of the children and the women.

After pondering for a while, Alexander finally said, "Rehnquist is admitted to the Georgetown University Medical Center again."

Founded in 1851, the hospital is considered one of the oldest medical schools in the United States. As part of Georgetown University, it has always played an important academic and medical role. It is a comprehensive medical center with 8 professional colleges and 4 research centers. It has a high reputation in biomedical research, medical services, and medical education.

One of the best hospitals in the Washington area.

"I know." Abel withdrew his gaze from the son and the women. He raised his head and glanced at his father and Robert next to him. It’s been a pretty good performance.”

Chief Justice Mr. Guan suffered from cancer, although it was a malignant tumor with a relatively high survival rate, such as thyroid cancer, but his age was right.

Even with access to one of the best medical care in the world, deteriorating health is still normal.

Alexander couldn't help looking at Robert, how much they had been in contact with during the time Morgenthau lived in Washington. Now Alexander and Robert are on good terms.

Smith therefore felt that, compared to his unreliable in-laws, among his own people in Washington, Robert was much more reliable than Neil.

Who is little Laura's father? In essence, he is a real dandy who has to rely on his father and brother to come forward to play with women and make money...

"I really hope he can live for a few more years. In that case, Peggy can be more stable." After thinking about it, Alexander said cautiously without offending little Laura.

Abel couldn't help laughing, he felt that Zhengzhi is the most training thing.

That senior Texas redneck, Dixie, who has always been straightforward and never afraid of offending people, has become such a talkative person after a few years.

After laughing, Abel straightened his face and looked at Robert who was smiling all the time, "Don't worry. George should be re-elected this year. It should be no problem. In that case, we will have another 4 years. And Although I really don't want to, William probably won't live long enough for George to leave office. So..."

Abel shrugged his shoulders before he said, "Everything is still under control. By the way, the donkey party's internal election is about to start, right?"

"Yes." Robert, who hadn't spoken much, smiled at this time. After all, even now, the old man is still one of the big bosses in the donkey party. "The results are expected to be released next month. The current main participants There were three, Edwards, Dean and Kerry."

"Kerry is John Forbes Kerry?" Abel asked.

Robert nodded, "That's him. In fact, we all know that Dean and Edwards are most likely to accompany the runners, and John Forbes Kerry has too much advantage."

"I know this, it's basically him." Abel also affirmed.

Who is John Forbes Kerry? A former senator from Massachusetts, one of the bigwigs inside the Donkey Party.

The point is... When he was young, he almost became brother-in-law with Mr. Brain Hole.

Although she did not succeed in marrying Jacqueline Kenny Dee's half-sister, she also took this opportunity to officially become a member of Kenny Dee's faction.

With his former military career, he became one of the few donkey party leaders supported by five corner buildings.

Born into a wealthy family, his family made their fortune from the same business as the Hoover family more than a hundred years ago. It can be said to be one of the typical East Coast wealthy families.

Otherwise, the donkey party would not push him out to compete with George, who has a huge advantage.

Because in the current situation, there are indeed very few donkey gangs who can beat George. And John Forbes Kerry is a promising one.

"Don't worry about Kerry, he has little hope." Abel said relaxedly, "Tell me about yourself, my dear father. Do you want to consider changing positions?"