Yunding Ranch

Chapter 75 Friendship and Help
The bright red bonfire reflects the joyful smiling faces of everyone, and the sound of music from the main house adds a touch of vitality to the dense night; Randy is talking with Brandon and Justin, but only Randy is dancing and dancing beside him. Both of them had indifferent faces; Jasmine and Finley were sweating profusely as they ate the hand-caught mutton just out of the oven—Finley came here with Justin; Ronald and Cole’s parents were happy Talking quietly, the words "he's getting fat" can be faintly heard in the wind, causing Cole to protest...

"This is a great party, thank you for the invitation." At some point, Sean walked up to Lu Li and said in admiration.

Lu Li withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, "Really? This is my first time hosting a party, so there must be many shortcomings. Now that I hear the compliment, I'm finally relieved."

The joking tone made Sean smile, "It's the first time I know that mutton can be eaten like this. Although it's a bit bland, it tastes endless." Sean held a bowl of mutton soup in his hand, sprinkled with I added some chopped scallions, without any extra seasoning, but it is addictive. The thick soup that has been simmered for two and a half hours is really delicious.

"You guys prefer the barbecue style." Lu Li understood right away, but Sean still disliked it being too bland, "But today there is boiled live fish, so I think the mutton should be light, so as not to be too strong. Balanced and balanced." The hand-caught mutton is eaten with the original taste, almost without any extra seasoning, which is really too simple for Texans.

"But I still like it very much." Sean raised the bowl in his hand and gestured, "You should know how indifferent Texans are to soup."

"Haha." Lu Li understood the meaning of the words and nodded repeatedly, "It seems that I made the right choice."

"I've been here for a while, how do you feel?" Sean's overall style is still Texan, straight to the point, almost without too many polite words.If they can, they are even willing to communicate with gestures, eyes, and try to avoid talking-Brandon is a typical example.

Lu Li thought about it seriously. During his life on the ranch in the past, nothing seemed to happen, but countless things happened. This feeling is really special, "I like this place." One sentence summed up all the mixed thoughts, "I mean, although here is not as prosperous as a big city, I can't even find a museum." After finishing speaking, Lu Li rolled his eyes. The mocking tone was obviously ironic, and Sean chuckled lightly. , "But there is a rare tranquility here, you know, going to bed at eleven, getting up at seven, enjoying the sunshine, enjoying..."

"Wow!" Lu Li saw Teddy running towards him, as well as grapefruit and grapes, and the three little guys surrounded him. He couldn't help rubbing Teddy's head. He has become more and more used to Teddy's company now. "Enjoy the time with the little ones. It feels very leisurely, but very fulfilling."

"That's the life of a cowboy." Sean shrugged, "Grazing, going home, eating, drinking. It's nothing special, even boring to many people, but it's true." The understatement It outlines a picture that people yearn for. Some people like the prosperity of the city, that's no problem, but there are also people who like the leisurely countryside, slow down and savor every day of life. "There's a cowboy convention at the end of next month, you should come and see it, it will give you a deeper insight into the life of a cowboy."

"That's how I planned it." Lu Li showed a surprised expression, "I told Cole before that the cowboy convention is definitely an event that you can't miss. Although I'm not sure whether you welcome me, but..." Lu Li spread out Open your hands, with a calm look, "I will definitely attend."

The xenophobia of Texans is concentrated in the cowboy convention. In recent years, the economic environment has become worse and worse, and the cowboy convention has naturally become more and more difficult. Many tourists will go to the cowboy convention, which is a reliable source of income.But the cowboys were very disgusted with this. Not only did they demonstrate many times to protest against the participation of tourists, they believed that the cowboy convention should remain original; The collision between the eyes and the repulsion between the eyes are everywhere.

Sean heard the ridicule in Lu Li's words, and there was a hint of sharp irony amidst the humor. Lu Li was indeed different from the "outsiders" in his impression. The so-called "outsiders" here were not just foreigners, but Refers to people outside of Texas.Of course, Lu Li is not the style of Texas, but he has the boldness, sincerity and hospitality of the Texas people. He respects the culture of Texas, but he will not blindly follow it. He has his own ideas, but he will not deliberately please. In the process of getting along with each other, the possibility of dialogue can be established.

Of course, the cowboys of the older generation are taciturn, and they definitely don't like Lu Li's big-city impetuosity and reporter-like tact.However, Lu Li likes ranches, and in the past period of time, he managed the Yundian Ranch in an orderly manner, which is very rare.

During the short time together tonight, the young guy that Jessica described in her words finally became real and concrete.Sean now somewhat understood why Jessica liked Lu Li, and even praised him full of praise.

Facing Lu Li's ridicule, Sean said calmly, "We welcome all cowboys." The subtext meant that he recognized Lu Li as a cowboy.

Lu Li's eyes couldn't help showing joy. Although Lily and Ronald were there, they loved each other because of Liz's relationship and treated him differently; although there were Jessica, Brandon, Randy and others, they It's an employment relationship, and they get along well, but they can't be called true friends after all.After coming to Texas for nearly two months, the friends Lu Li really made with his own ability, Justin is one, and Cole is one.

Now, Sean can be counted as one, although he was introduced by Jessica.

"Did the ranch harvest a batch of wool today?" Xiao En raised the topic seemingly casually, and after receiving Lu Li's affirmative answer, "I know a factory that needs to harvest wool all year round. The price is not as good as those big factories, but definitely I don’t want to shout or lower the price. The factory manager is an old guy. I have known him for more than 40 years. If you are interested, you can give him a call.”

Lu Li reached out and took the business card from Sean, feeling warm in his heart, "Of course, I'm still counting on them to save my bank account crisis. Although I'm not sure, when I sheared the sheep yesterday, Appears to have spoiled some of the high quality wool."

Xiao En was amused by Lu Li again, patted Lu Li's shoulder, then turned and left.

Here in Texas, the ranch business has actually formed a complete system, and the trading channels are basically relatively fixed. People here are very stubborn and refuse to change. Often a business is done for two to 30 years. Friendship is hard to break.For someone like Lu Li who became a monk on the way, it might be difficult to re-use the former Liz's channel, because these stubborn Texans often refuse outsiders to join, just look at their rejection of those big consortiums.

Now, Xiao En took the initiative to make a bridge for Lu Li and solved the big problem. Things became much simpler immediately.This is not a revolutionary breakthrough, but a right start.

"Honestly, I don't know how you did it, but I can be sure that you are changing our eating habits." With a bright smile on her face, Chloe walked over to Lu Li. Sitting down, a dinner plate was handed over, "You are very busy tonight, but I hardly saw you eating. The guests are very important, and you must not be hungry."

Chloe's expression was very blunt, without the shyness of the little episode just now.

Lu Li also generously took the plate, "Don't tell me, I really forgot, I just ate a few dumplings." On the plate was the torn mutton and some dumplings, and next to it was Lu Li himself. concocted sauce, "First time throwing a party, I guess I'm too busy to be hungry."

"I'm not sure about the sauce. Sean just tried to use fish broth to match lamb. The taste is very delicious, and everyone is full of praise." Chloe explained, "I saw Randy put a A small bowl of fish soup, bright red, is it okay to eat like this?"

Lu Li raised his eyebrows and said solemnly, "Looks like someone is going to keep running to the toilet tonight." The chili is really appetizing, and the fish soup and mutton really go well together, but it's the first time I tried Chinese chili cooking method People are so ferocious, I guess I'm going to have diarrhea at night.

"Haha." Chloe laughed heartily, "Then I won't stop him. Jessica should describe it to me tomorrow."

"Are you sure? That will affect your appetite for lunch." With a disgusted expression on his face, Lu Li raised his hand and slapped his nose. Chloe couldn't stop laughing at that vivid appearance.

Lu Li looked at Chloe's bright smile, hearty and bright, covered with a soft halo under the light of the campfire, making his eyes stop involuntarily.

Chloe noticed Lu Li's gaze and blinked slightly, "In less than two months, you have become half a cowboy, which is so rare. Are you interested in the cowboy convention next month?" "

"It seems that this is a grand event that everyone is paying attention to, so I certainly won't miss it." Lu Li couldn't help but smile as he remembered the conversation with Sean just now, "I remember you would also attend the event, right? When we first met ..."

At that time, Chloe was running wildly on horseback, preparing for the cowboy meeting, and ended up having a small own goal.

Chloe also remembered that memory, and couldn't help but smile, "Yes, I will participate in the Cowgirl competition. I have been exercising unremittingly recently, and I hope to get good results by then."

"You are the second best cowgirl I have ever seen!" Lu Li's words made Chloe smile with honor, and then he added, "Although I have only seen two."

"Bang!" Chloe punched Lu Li hard without hesitation.

"Fourteen?" Lily walked over quickly and saw the smiles on Chloe and Lu Li's faces, and then she also smiled meaningfully, "Although I don't want to disturb your date, I have something to find Come on." With that sentence, both Lu Li and Chloe looked away in embarrassment.

(End of this chapter)