Chapter 94

"Charlie, you've been here longer, so it's up to you to decide where we go for fun later," Liu Yunxuan said to Charlie as he looked at him.

"Andy, can we get something to eat first?" Charlie said with a pained expression, rubbing his stomach.

Only after Charlie's reminder did Liu Yunxuan realize he was a bit hungry.

He had only had some porridge in the morning, then rushed to New York, and spent a long time at Wang Weiwei's store, well past lunchtime. It was no wonder he was hungry.

"Alright, Charlie, where do you want to eat? I'll cover all the entertainment expenses today," Liu Yunxuan said, putting on a show of being a big spender.

"Really? That's great. If we're lucky, we can have the best steak in New York," Charlie said excitedly.

Jack had arranged a Lincoln car for Liu Yunxuan, but he dismissed it when he arrived, and could call it back if needed. Charlie and Robert had both driven themselves. Each car carried two people, and they had plenty of space.

Charlie's car led the way, with Robert following behind. Soon they arrived at a steakhouse located at the corner of a crossroads.

Liu Yunxuan glanced at the name of the steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky, which he hadn't heard of before. However, it seemed to be quite good, as some diners, dressed in suits and ties, were leaving, having finished their meals. They looked like business elites.

They were lucky; there were empty seats available.

After ordering, Liu Yunxuan learned from Charlie that this place was very famous.

It turned out that this was a favorite spot of the legendary investor Warren Buffett. In recent years, the famous Buffett lunch auctions were held here.

Indeed, the steak here lived up to its reputation. Even Liu Yunxuan couldn't stop praising it.

"Charlie, I didn't expect your recommendation to be so good," Liu Yunxuan said, satisfied.

"Of course, many people come here for the reputation. We're lucky to have gotten a table without a reservation and to taste this delicious steak," Charlie said proudly.

Since they still had to drive, they didn't drink alcohol, opting for water instead, to avoid affecting the taste of the steak.

The food was excellent, and the price was reasonable. Six people spent nearly $800. Liu Yunxuan thought it was worth it, considering this was a place where Mr. Buffett had dined. If they had come for dinner, they might have had to book weeks in advance.

After a satisfying meal, the six of them drove around some of New York's famous landmarks. They didn't buy any luxury items. The Li siblings, who lived in the U.S., didn't need anything.

After a while, they returned to the hotel to rest. The main highlight of the day was still the evening. Charlie planned to take them to experience New York's nightlife.

Around 7:30 PM, the six of them, who had eaten dinner at the hotel, set out.

They didn't go to Broadway to watch a musical or to the Lincoln Center for an art performance. Their destination was the SOHO district in Lower Manhattan.

The area was dotted with bars. This was the time when the atmosphere was just starting to heat up. Office workers, after a long day of work, would come here for a drink and a break.

Visitors from all over the world would also come here to party. You could find bars and nightclubs of all styles here.

For music, there were jazz, country, and piano bars. Some nightclubs even hosted themed nights. One place required guests to wear 18th-century French clothing, allowing them to experience the opulent life of Parisian nobility.

Liu Yunxuan and his group didn't stay in one bar. They would drink a little and then move on to the next.

On their way, they often saw young people who had had too much to drink, making exaggerated gestures.

"Charlie, this place is really great," Liu Yunxuan said, moving to the music in a nightclub.

Occasionally letting loose here could significantly ease the stress of a tense life.

"See, Andy, my recommendation wasn't wrong, right?" Charlie said loudly, "I'm a regular here."

It was clear that at some nightclubs, Charlie would greet the staff at the door, and they would let them in without waiting in line.

To ensure customers had the best nightlife experience, each nightclub had staff at the entrance to control the number of people entering. If too many people entered, it would become crowded and potentially lead to incidents.

Li Xinyue, who was usually a well-behaved girl at home, was having a blast in the nightclub. She was now dancing in the center of the dance floor with Michelle.

The two were young and beautiful, and their dance moves were good. Soon, a crowd gathered around them.

At first, Liu Yunxuan was a bit worried, fearing that someone might cause trouble. But Robert reassured him. Nightclubs in this area were well-connected and didn't want any incidents. If troublemakers appeared, the security would immediately remove them.

Even drunk and unruly people would be first warned, and if that didn't work, they would be thrown out.

However, this was only true in this area. If they went to less reputable places, especially those in predominantly African American neighborhoods, they had to be more cautious. Some of those nightclubs might be run by gangs, which were havens for criminals.

At this moment, Liu Yunxuan truly began to understand the United States. It wasn't as shiny and perfect as it seemed on the surface. The wealth gap was severe.

He had also seen many homeless people on the streets. There were slums in New York, where conditions were poor, and graffiti was everywhere.

Despite this, every year, people from all over the world came here to seek their fortune. Those who succeeded stayed, while those who didn't might end up on the wrong path.

After dancing for a while, Liu Yunxuan took a bottle of beer and sat down with Charlie and Robert in a booth to chat.

"Charlie, I have a favor to ask. I need a riding instructor," Liu Yunxuan said, taking a sip of beer.

"Oh, Andy, are you finally going to enter Flame in a competition?" Charlie asked excitedly.

"No, you misunderstood. Fangfang loves riding, and I want to start her training early. As for Flame, you'll have to wait for his offspring," Liu Yunxuan shook his head and said.

Charlie was a bit disappointed. If Flame entered a competition, he would definitely win, and if he performed well, he could even win several championships.

"However, I've noticed that Flame often goes to the mares' area. Maybe one day, he'll impregnate one of them," Liu Yunxuan added, seeing Charlie's disappointment.

This was something Liu Yunxuan's father had noticed. Liu Yunxuan hoped Flame would mate with the mares and produce more foals, but he wasn't sure if Flame would be interested.

"That's great. We'll definitely train Flame's offspring to be racehorses. Don't worry, I'll find you a good riding instructor," Charlie said, immediately perking up upon hearing the news.

At this moment, Michelle and Li Xinyue, who had been dancing, and Li Xinyu, who had been playing with them, also came over to sit down.

"Brother Xuan, I had so much fun today," Li Xinyue said.

"Look at you, all sweaty from dancing. You shouldn't come here alone in the future," Michelle said, concerned.

She knew that nightclubs were mixed environments, and that was why there were so many sexual assault cases in the U.S.

"Thank you, Sister Michelle. I know," Li Xinyue said, smiling sweetly and holding Michelle's hand.

After chatting for a while, they realized it was quite late, almost midnight. They decided to go back to rest. Unlike the people who were just starting their night, they were ready to call it a day.

Liu Yunxuan and his group had spent a long time in this nightclub and were far from the main entrance. To leave through the front, they would have to cross the dance floor, which was in full swing, so they decided to leave through the back door.