Yunding Ranch

Chapter 409 The Bird Without Feet
"Isn't today April Fool's Day? Or is the Halloween event not over yet?" Graham said jokingly in a half-joking way.

But Randy was not in the mood for joking, and his expression suddenly became serious, "I never joke about the farm." That righteous gesture seemed to be about to roll up his sleeves and communicate with Graham However, before his rationality disappeared, he still stared at Lu Li with his eyes wide open, his man-eating eyes seemed to say, "What the hell is going on with this guy? Can I give him a good beating? You Better say yes."

There was a smile in Lu Li's eyes, his eyes flickered slightly, and he comforted Randy, then he looked at Graham and said jokingly, "Whether it's April Fool's Day or Halloween, there is always an end."

The subtext is that even if they cheated Graham today, what about tomorrow?What about the day after tomorrow?After all, there will be a day when the truth will be revealed.Conversely, that is to say, there is no need for them to joke or cheat.

Graham's surprise and astonishment gradually subsided, and a smile appeared in his eyes, "Who knows? The first lesson in Wall Street is that everyone is lying."

Lying and cheating, playing tricks, just to sign a contract, as long as the black and white is confirmed, after the profit is in the pocket, then turn your face and refuse to admit it. Such things are not uncommon on Wall Street, and it can even be said to be the norm.

"Ha." Lu Li didn't hide his smile, and let it bloom wantonly, "I didn't expect that Texas could be compared with Wall Street. I haven't lived in New York in just a few months. The speed of this world's change is really impressive. Caught off guard. The internet age, it’s a beautiful time.”

New Yorkers' discrimination and rejection of Texas is hidden in their bones and has never changed.Lu Li's sarcasm put himself in the position of Dezhou, and confronted Graham tit for tat.

Graham showed a pensive expression, and said suddenly, "I forgot, you are in the news industry." No wonder he was so sharp-tongued and unyielding.

Lu Li didn't deny it, and slightly closed his jaw, "But now it's in the animal husbandry industry, and is trying to sign the first big contract for the ranch."

After going around in a circle, the topic circled back again, and returned to today's core focus.

Randy stood by the side, watching the two of them coming and going, completely confused and unclear. Therefore, the meaningful words really made people's brains hurt. Sure enough, people in the city talk like this, and they like to put on airs.He couldn't help but waved his hand, "Go on, go on, I'm going to work."

"Didn't you call us over?" Lu Li's retort made Randy choke, opened his mouth, and said depressedly, "I thought you were here for a visit, but you ended up wandering around here , it’s better to go back to the main house and chat there while drinking. If you have any questions about the organic farm, I can answer them at any time.”

Lu Li didn't answer, but just looked at Graham.

Graham said with a smile, "Everything is waiting for the harvest season, and let the product speak. We are not good at planting; for sales, this is our strength."

"Of course!" Randy reflexively said directly, full of confidence, but after he finished speaking, he realized the meaning of Graham's words: sales?This is the seller?What seller?Did you come here specifically to inspect kale?Thinking of this, Randy looked eagerly at Lu Li, casting a questioning gaze.

Lu Li waved his hand, signaling Randy not to worry, then opened his left hand, making an invitation gesture to Graham, "Then I think, is this the end of today's tour?"

Graham nodded in agreement, and after saying goodbye to Randy, he turned and walked towards the main house, "Work is over, I wonder if I have the honor to enjoy a bottle of beer in the main house?"

Lu Li also had some understanding of Whole Foods' cooperation process due to his previous cooperation experience with HEB Supermarket.

Before formally confirming the cooperation, they will still send experts to conduct further inspections and make a comprehensive assessment; in the case of Yunding Ranch, they will not be willing to start negotiations until the organic food certification has been successfully passed.As Graham said, it's all about the product.

What's more, the previous cooperation agreement of HEB Supermarket was short-term, but this time the cooperation between Yunding Ranch and Whole Foods Market may be long-term - at least to work towards the long-term goal, Graham will definitely need to return to the east coast of the base camp, After discussion, a decision is made.

Just relying on a lunch and a visit this afternoon, you want to sign a cooperation agreement directly?Lu Li was not that naive.

Therefore, Graham did not continue to talk about business, but changed the subject, Lu Li was not surprised at all.What's more, now that he has stripped off his official status, Graham is continuing the conversation in his private capacity, which is a good thing.

"I have a better suggestion." Lu Li followed Graham's footsteps, and said with a smile, "If you are interested in Chinese tea culture, I can make a pot of hot tea and play a game of chess; but if If you are more inclined towards coffee, I have always been curious about whether the coffee brewed by the fireplace in western movies tastes different, we can try it.”

"Is the daily life of the ranch like this?" Graham asked curiously, "I'm trying not to envy myself, but my emotions seem to be out of my control..."

The two talked and laughed, and drifted away.Randy stood there, stunned, watching the backs of the two people leaving, this... Comes when called, and goes away when waved?Was he abandoned?

"Fourteen!" Randy yelled, "Well, you haven't introduced us yet? What's the guest's name? Hey, I'm Randy, and you? What's your name? Are you here on vacation? Still have a job? What did you guys mean by that conversation? Hey, Fourteen, Fourteen, I'm calling you. So, I'm the only one talking to myself here, right?"

Randy's voice echoed over the vast land, only the melody of the gurgling clear stream echoed, other than that, there was complete silence, Lu Li and Graham's figures continued to walk towards the beech forest, the winter was warm Yang dragged the shadow on the ground long and narrow.

Randy curled his lips and shrugged his shoulders. Instead of talking nonsense, he bent down again and got into work.He asked those experienced old cowboys. This winter, Texas is expected to be affected by the cold wave. This is not common, but it is not impossible, so he must be prepared in time to avoid being in a hurry.

Pushing open the door of the main house, Teddy, who was lying on the door, immediately stood up, shaking his body, wagging his tail, and gestured towards Lu Li.

Lu Li squatted down, hugged Teddy, and rubbed his golden hair vigorously, "Dude, do you want to go for a walk? Or do you want to go for a walk later?" But before Teddy responded, Lu Li was stunned. it's -

On the stairs directly in front of him, Michael supported the handrails on both sides of the stairs with both hands, his feet were in the air, and then he was doing a difficult body press down, just like the parallel bars in a gymnastics competition.Once, after another, even the appearance of Lu Li and Graham could not interrupt Michael's rhythm. He repeated the same movement rigidly, and the wooden stair railing began to creak and shake slightly. , as if under tremendous pressure.

Such a scene is too abnormal and too visually impactful.For a while, people don't know how to react.

Even Lu Li was so surprised, let alone Graham.But Graham's advantage is that he knows Michael better. After a brief surprise, he came back to his senses and chuckled helplessly, "Michael, are you sure that this kind of equipment is regular enough? I remember, if the machine If it is not correct, it will lead to distortion of the training effect.”

Michael didn't speak, he held his breath and concentrated on his sport.

Teddy licked Lu Li's cheek twice, as if he was complaining about Lu Li's distraction. He finally came to his senses and rubbed Teddy's golden hair again, "I'll go for a walk with you later." After speaking, he stood up again, and Graham stood side by side, "From your tone, it doesn't seem like this is the first time?"

Graham chuckled lightly, paused for a moment, collected his emotions a little, and then said, "When he was in the airport departure hall this time, he used the waiting seat to try all kinds of things. The bodybuilding movement, I mean, more than one."

Lu Li thought about the situation at the time, and couldn't help laughing. He had to suppress his smile, and raised his inner curiosity, "Is it an ordinary terminal or a VIP terminal?"

"Is there a difference?" Graham's rhetorical question made Lu Li stunned, and then he couldn't hold back his laughter after all.

While speaking, Michael finally finished his fitness routine, but he didn't feel shy at all, as if Lu Li and Graham's gaze had no effect, "Fitness is a lifetime thing. From the first day, we have been doing it all the time. To the end of life. If it stops any day, it means that all previous efforts will start to go backwards, and it may even be impossible to continue.”

Lu Li suppressed his smile. He knew that a craftsman like Michael was always like this. He had to show his respect. "Like a bird without feet?" Michael showed a look of incomprehension, and raised his own doubts. Lu Li explained "They are a group of birds with no feet, no rest, and no end. They can only choose to fly, and fly without rest. When they are tired, they can only rest in the wind. When they land, that is life." When it ends."

Behind the poetic narrative, there is a bard's sadness and loneliness.

Unexpectedly, Michael nodded empathetically, his expression became more focused, and there was a trace of loneliness between his brows, "Yes, it's like a footless bird."

Graham didn't say anything, but quietly fell into his own thoughts.

(End of this chapter)