Yunding Ranch

Chapter 191 A Walk in a Small Town
Lu Huaijin rubbed her stomach with a strange expression; Song Lingyi, who was walking side by side, showed a worried expression, "Are you sure you don't need to take a break?"

Lu Li thought it was a little funny, but he didn't dare to laugh. Song Lingyi saw the suppressed smile, and patted Lu Li's arm dumbfounded, "It's not funny. If your father is not feeling well, he must have a good rest."

Lu Li quickly restrained his smile, "No, I just think that Dad just likes to be brave. The Indian curry tastes too strong. Anyone who eats it for the first time may have diarrhea. What's more, you just came from the ranch, and your stomach is even worse. I can't get used to it."

The cafeteria on the first basement floor of the library is far from delicious, and because many of the chefs are Indians, there are indeed a lot of curry and pancakes in the cafeteria.

Unexpectedly, Americans really love curry, chicken curry, beef curry, seafood curry, Lu Li has a classmate, a native white American, he can eat six or seven meals of curry a week, and eat different tastes.If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Lu Li still wouldn't believe it.

However, the taste of these curries is relatively strong, Lu Li would get diarrhea every time he ate it. During his freshman and sophomore years, he tried it many times without belief. One exception is diarrhea every time.It wasn't until later, when the stomach really got used to the taste here, that it got better.

Since the choices in the cafeteria were far less than expected, and he was tired of eating sandwiches and hamburgers, Lu Huaijin went to order curry later, intending to try it out.Luckily, after Lu Li persuaded her, Lu Huaijin didn't eat too much, but only tasted a couple of bites, and felt that the taste was not very tasty, so she filled her stomach with pizza.Unexpectedly, after just two mouthfuls, Lu Huaijin still reacted.

Lu Li felt that this was quite gratifying, especially for Lu Huaijin who has always been cautious and introverted. If it was at home, Lu Huaijin would definitely not try it casually.It seems that Lu Huaijin's research spirit has begun to emerge during this time of trying new things on the ranch.Lu Li guessed, is his father a Virgo?
"I seem to have tried Ethiopian cuisine once in my junior year." Lu Li took the initiative to reveal the news, which made Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi look over in surprise. Not to mention Ethiopian cuisine, they have never even experienced African cuisine before." It was really... I felt like I was being punished."

Ethiopian cuisine is served with a kind of dark gray pancake, which is similar to naan.But the taste is sour, and not sour like oranges or plums, an indescribable taste, and every bite is terrifying.He insisted on finishing that meal, but within 5 minutes after leaving the store, his stomach couldn't hold it anymore.

"Later, I squatted in the bathroom for half an hour." Lu Li's concise follow-up made Song Lingyi laugh out loud, and even Lu Huaijin couldn't help but smile. "But I always feel that it is worthwhile to try new things, even if the price is painful." Lu Li himself laughed, then pointed to the front, "Come on, let's go to the coffee shop in front, Let Dad take a break and go for a walk around when he feels better."

Although Lu Li didn't say it just now, he was actually looking for a place where he could use the bathroom from the corner of his eye. Stomach problems were already quite troublesome, and Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi were of a certain age, so the stomach's tolerance was even more fragile.

Lu Huaijin couldn't help feeling a little warm in her heart, "I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Song Lingyi also reacted at this time, looked at Lu Huaijin with concern, and Lu Li who was standing next to him said, "I'm not worried about you. I just feel that it's time for afternoon tea after lunch. Let's go, afternoon tea in New York It's more authentic, much better than Dezhou." Lu Huaijin has no reason to refuse such a statement.

Lu Li took the initiative to walk across the street and walked towards the coffee shop opposite.Song Lingyi also pulled Lu Huaijin and followed her.

After entering the coffee shop, Lu Huaijin didn't insist any longer, and went to the bathroom to solve the physiological call.After ordering the coffee, Song Lingyi looked at Lu Li distressedly. Lu Li was puzzled by the caring look in his eyes, "What's the matter? I'm fine. I've gotten used to it a long time ago. You should worry about Dad."

"No, I was just thinking, you have been here for four years in college? The food in the cafeteria is really terrible." Song Lingyi's eyes showed a trace of worry.

For many people, they always think that the moon abroad is relatively round; some people think that studying abroad means enjoying happiness and being rich.This is especially the case when there are more and more people showing off their wealth on the Internet.But that is only a small number of people after all, and more people still live tirelessly and diligently, relying on their own hands to solve every problem encountered in life.

Studying abroad in a foreign country can indeed see the changeable world, but at the same time, you have to face the hardships and loneliness of working alone, struggling alone, and working alone.After all, not everyone is rich second generation, is it?
Seeing the concern in Song Lingyi's eyes, Lu Li understood, "Mom, I'm doing fine, don't worry about me." He patted the back of Song Lingyi's right hand, "I'm serious. Compared to those who didn't get the scholarship, Those who have to use student loans to complete their studies, I am already very lucky; there are also some students who cannot even apply for student loans, and can only rely on part-time jobs to support their lives here, and as a result, their studies are abandoned , The body is also desolate. I am already very happy, the cafeteria in the library is only a few times during the exam season, and I usually eat outside."

Song Lingyi's eyes turned red, "These are all the results of your own hard work."

"Then should I proudly stick out my chest and show off triumphantly?" Song Lingyi was stunned by Lu Li's proud expression. Immediately became lighter.

Only now did Song Lingyi have time to look at the furnishings of the entire coffee shop, only to find that this was not a chain coffee like Starbucks, but a petty bourgeoisie coffee house carefully decorated and furnished by the owner himself, with wooden rocking chairs, glass snow globes, red small Trains, messy Rubik's Cubes, small copper motorcycles, old books, brown potted plants, green vines...

"Everything in that little corner is for sale." It's not the first time Lu Li has come here, "Some are second-hand goods, some are handmade by the owner... If you like, you can buy them back as souvenirs. Aunt Fangfang Don't you like these things?"

"I like it too." Song Lingyi waved her fist in protest, Lu Li's innocent expression made Song Lingyi laugh dumbfounded.

Leaving the location, Song Lingyi walked to a small corner, where various arts and crafts were piled up, not the kind of souvenirs mass-produced by tourist attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty, or the Empire State Building, but full of personal style s things.Each one is unique and cannot be duplicated.

Song Lingyi stayed there for a while, and finally chose a palm-sized bicycle woven with copper wire, and a mascot woven with purple wool—the American lynx, and then returned to her seat contentedly.

In a short period of time, it was enough for Lu Huaijin to meet his physical needs, and then they sat in the coffee shop for a while before taking another step and wandering around Greenwich Village.

In the United States, the West Coast culture represented by Los Angeles and the East Coast culture represented by New York are not incompatible, but they are not far behind.

New York, located on the east coast, has a typical temperate continental climate. It is rainy, cold, hazy, and humid. It needs to face the threat of heavy rain, blizzard, and hurricane. All these make New York, which seems to be open, form psychologically A state of exclusion.

Due to the geographical location, the east coast has become the bridgehead for the European continent to invade North America, and then formed its own cultural style. Many arts are born, developed, spread and prospered in New York, from poetry to literature to painting. From Broadway to hip-hop to dance, the city has its own authentic art forms.

This makes New York always live in its own world, proud and cold, and at the same time it breeds a variety of art.

Corresponding to it is Los Angeles, which is located on the west coast. The Mediterranean climate makes it sunny and sunny all year round, and even the number of rains throughout the year is few and far between. Lazy, casual, comfortable, open.

Historically, the development of Los Angeles lagged far behind the East Coast. It was not until 1781 that the Spanish colonists discovered the City of Angels, which made the development, progress and development here inherited from the outside world. When New York experienced three centuries of development , Los Angeles has just started when it is already shining on the world map.

Therefore, after incorporating a large number of cultural differences, they are more tolerant and willing to innovate.

This makes the east bank and west bank present a completely different urban style.Los Angeles is more modern and lazy, and the diversity of the city is more reflected in the innovation of young people, as well as the commercial trend represented by Hollywood; while New York is more retro and more artistic, and the cultural characteristics of the city are reflected in the division of regions. However, areas such as Greenwich Village and Broadway that stick to the cultural characteristics of the golden age have always occupied a place.

Not to mention the contrasting architectural styles of the two cities.

Of course, New York has a modern area, both in the middle/city area and the lower/city area, but at the same time, it also retains traces of historical precipitation, especially around Greenwich Village, where the distinctive features are dizzying, and it seems that every corner You can discover new surprises.

At the end of an afternoon of wandering around, Lu Li brought his parents to a well-known jazz bar in Greenwich Village to experience the unique nightlife culture that only belongs to New York.

(End of this chapter)