Yunding Ranch

Chapter 239 Sweat profusely
Li Yitong felt that he was about to have a heart attack. The tense atmosphere just now made him almost think that a big fight was going to happen in the next second.But unexpectedly, the conflict disappeared without a trace, and Jamie sat down.This... this is really weird.

What's even more strange is that Asians and whites just sat at the same table and started eating happily.

In fact, when he was in the company, he always sat with his white colleagues, because he knew better than anyone else that if he still hugged tightly like other Chinese employees, kept his own way, and lived in a If they are not in their own circle, then they will always be able to sit in the lowest, simplest and most unpaid jobs; more importantly, they will not be able to integrate into the society here.

However, in the company, when he gets along with other colleagues, he is always full of unspeakable stumbling, not to say that there is racial discrimination among colleagues-at least not in person, but In the process of talking and talking, the sense of alienation that cannot be fully empathized is everywhere.

This made Li Yitong feel lonely.It was terrifying, even scarier than being alone—sitting in a crowd and feeling out of place, surrounded by laughter and laughter that seemed to enclose him in a square inch everywhere, unable to move.

So, it's not that such a scene is too rare, but the joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

Song Lingyi is listening to Tony and Randy discussing planting tips. The pasture seems to have been affected by some pests recently; Lu Huaijin is introducing his work to Alison and Anbo. They were all very interested; and Lu Li, Lu Li and Cole were talking, but they kept paying attention to Carmen from the corner of their eyes, helping her put the beef into the hot pot...

Without deliberate creation, a faint warmth spread in the restaurant.

Except Jamie and him.

Both of them were overwhelmed and didn't seem to know how to fit into these conversations.But the problem is that Jamie is a racist, but he is not. He is in the same group as Lu Li and others, isn't he?In such an atmosphere, he should feel at ease, shouldn't he?He can talk to Cole and Brandon about life experiences in Texas, Alison and others about big cities, and Song Lingyi and others about domestic memories. He should be able to join the conversation easily, right?

However, he couldn't open his mouth.

How did Lu Li do it?Li Yitong glanced at Lu Li from the corner of his eyes, he was explaining to Carmen, "...Some people like to eat steaks that are medium-rare because they are more tender. Similarly, when you are cooking hot pot, you don't want it to be [-]% Well done. Wait a minute, when you usually eat steak, how ripe is it? Or is it that your mother asked you to eat well done?" That vivid tone made Carmen chuckle.

Hot pot, this is the most special one among many Chinese cuisines.It is not popular here in the United States, especially Westerners strictly follow the "food sharing system", that is, everyone puts the dishes in their own dishes and eats them separately, which is more hygienic, even if a small number of Americans are willing to try Hot pot, independent small hot pot is their limited choice.But today, what was in front of them was a cauldron, but Alison, Cole and the others didn't seem to mind.

Li Yitong also tried to introduce hot pot to his colleagues before. There are several hot pot restaurants in Los Angeles.But all failed.Is it because people in big cities are too resistant?But don’t everyone say that people in big cities are more tolerant, while isolated central areas like Texas are more xenophobic, so...how should it be explained?

In a daze, Li Yitong seemed to understand something, but he didn't understand anything.Perhaps, there is too little time now, and you will understand after a little longer.

Jamie was a little afraid to stretch out his chopsticks. Everything in front of him was hitting his bottom line of common sense: Is sharing eating really hygienic?The spicy breath hits the face, it is so hot on the eyes!Could it be that the beef tastes better when it is rinsed in water?This way of boiling water is simply the biggest waste of ingredients!

A puff of smoke rushed towards the face, and the eyes were immediately burned, tears kept pouring out, and the vision was extremely blurred, as if being in a smog.

"Cough cough." Jamie was choked and couldn't help coughing. He really didn't like this feeling. stand up.

However, he seems to have no choice, he can't be hungry, right?
Looking left and right, he couldn't decide what to eat at all, because everything didn't seem to taste good when cooked.

"Dad, here's your sauce." Carmen held a small bowl, carefully placed it in front of Jamie, and then showed a big smile, "This is Fourteen's exclusive recommendation! I also put A little sesame oil, it's sure to taste great."

Jamie felt the corners of his eyes twitching, and the little red bowl of sauce looked terrible.But at this time he could not refute, otherwise it would lead to further quarrels.There have been enough arguments at home lately.

So, Jamie touched Carmen's little head and squeezed out a smile, "Thank you."

Carmen still didn't leave. She looked back at Lu Li, then at Amber and Taylor, and seemed to be encouraged, "Let me teach you how to eat!" Carmen picked up the chopsticks, but she couldn't even use a knife and fork. Ok, how do you use chopsticks?

Jamie simply took the chopsticks from Carmen's hand, "You tell me how to do it, and I will do it." Under Carmen's guidance, Jamie boiled two slices of beef and put them in the sauce. In eager anticipation, he clenched his teeth and wrapped it in the sauce. Looking at the red sauce on it, Jamie felt that the chopsticks seemed to weigh a thousand catties, and he couldn't lift them up at all.

Carmen didn't speak, but just looked at Jamie intently, her eyes full of encouragement and expectation, waiting for Jamie to stuff it into his mouth, which made Jamie really dumb and unable to express his suffering.

Looking around, Jamie noticed that Amber and Taylor were also paying attention to his actions.Taylor stuffed two large chunks of beef into his mouth, and started to chew. His satisfied expression didn't seem to be faked at all, and he even had some enjoyment. The mushrooms on Ambow's chopsticks were also covered with sauce, because he hadn't eaten them for a long time , the sauce began to drip down.

I actually want to eat a little bit.

Jamie withdrew his gaze and looked at his beef again. Carmen's expectant eyes still did not leave. Then Jamie closed his eyes and stuffed the beef on the chopsticks into his mouth in one go.

Spicy, spicy, really spicy, the pungent spicy taste rushed directly to the forehead, sweat immediately covered the forehead and back, even so, it was still too hot, the lips and the middle of the body seemed to be on fire , It was so hot that I couldn't help but gasp.

He looked left and then right, his stomach was on fire and he needed water.Carmen handed him the Coke, and he raised his head and gulped it down, but the spicy taste on his tongue still couldn't be eliminated, and even the snot remained.But in just a few seconds, he seemed to be fished out of the water.

This... This is really too hot, and the whole face has been twisted.

"Dad, are you okay?" Carmen asked with concern, a little flustered.

Lu Li had a hard time holding back his laughter. In the small bowl of dipping sauce, there were red peppers and old godmother.In fact, to Lu Li, this can only be regarded as a moderate taste, and the stimulation is still not enough, but for most foreigners, it is indeed enough.In addition, Jamie tried the hot pot just now, which is both spicy and spicy, and really brought out the essence of hot pot to the fullest.

Carmen quickly turned her head and looked at Lu Li for help, only to see the smile on the corner of Lu Li's mouth. She was a little puzzled at first, but then she looked back at her father - Jamie was still drinking Coke, and poured the whole glass up. After finishing the coke, the sweat still didn't stop profusely. His hair was wet and stuck to his forehead in strands, and even his shirt was soaked. It was really embarrassing.

"Pfft." Carmen's worry gradually dissipated, and she couldn't hold back, she just laughed, and the crisp laughter kept echoing, and as a result, Lu Li didn't hold back, and laughed directly, then Taylor, and then Amber.

Alison looked at Jamie's appearance, even a little funny, smiled and shook her head, then handed the handkerchief to Jamie so that he could wipe off his sweat - he looked like he was fished out of the water It came out average.

Li Yitong was stunned for a while, and endured it several times, but the corners of his mouth still couldn't be controlled, and rose up.It was the first time he'd smiled genuinely since he'd been at the ranch; it wasn't even the first time he'd felt genuinely happy in the past few months.

Jamie looked up, and saw the laughing people in the room.Originally, he thought he would be angry, but in fact, he didn't feel the slightest anger. On the contrary, the absurd sense of joy twitched the corners of his mouth, and before he had time to react, sweat flowed down again, just like a waterfall .This is really ridiculous.

"Heh, heh." Jamie laughed involuntarily, shook his head, and then nodded again. The laughter was really released, and he looked in Lu Li's direction, "Jesus Christ, to be honest, this is the one you dug." trap?"

Lu Li spread his hands and shrugged, "I don't think so. If you don't believe it, you can try my sauce."

Lu Li also kindly raised his own sauce and handed it to Jamie.

Jamie backed away immediately, and bumped into the back of the chair directly. The flustered look aroused laughter again, and Jamie couldn't help laughing, shaking his head, "No, it's better not to use it."

Jamie looked at the ingredients on the table again, only to realize that there were countless things to eat in front of him, as if it was a new continent.After hesitating for a moment, he picked up the chopsticks again.

Just this one action, everyone had a shocked expression, and Alison said directly, "Jamie, are you sure?"

Jamie said cautiously, "Well... I want to try again."

(End of this chapter)