After returning that night, Song Lingyi and Lu Huaijin took a hot bath, and then they began to rest. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Originally, I thought that the jet lag would not have much effect, but the next day, the two of them slept until noon, and then slowly woke up, and it can be seen that after crossing the entire Pacific Ocean, the effect of day and night reversal still exists; What's more, I didn't sleep too peacefully on the plane before, but I was finally able to get a good night's sleep after landing.

Lu Li didn't wake up the two elders, went to the supermarket to buy some simple ingredients, and began to boil porridge after coming back. One is to adjust the jet lag and not to eat too greasy things; Second, according to the time difference in China, it is now considered dinner - or supper; Of course, the lack of kitchen utensils and the limited number of dishes that can be made here are also important reasons, not to mention that this is a place where people use a lot of oil fumes.

After Song Lingyi got up, she saw a plate of cold cucumbers, a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a plate of fried pork slices with broccoli and carrots, and a plate of ...... Mustard, I couldn't help but smile, "It's so richly prepared!" Let me see the craft you've honed over the years abroad. ”

Every year when he went back for the winter vacation, his family felt sorry for him for his long journey and never let him do housework. This is the first time he has cooked for his parents.

"I thought I'd made it for you before." Lu Li's face was full of doubts, and he took out the boiled porridge and brought it to the table, "I knew that this was the first time, so I showed my skills." ”

"What's the show?" Lu Huaijin also walked downstairs at this time, and Song Lingyi pointed to the dishes on the table, "This is your son's masterpiece, how about it, are you ready to taste it?" ”

Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi sat down and started eating, neither of them said much, but the plate quickly bottomed out, Lu Huaijin added porridge twice, and Song Lingyi also added once. That's the best compliment.

"It seems that after four years of exercising outside, you have learned more than you think." Lu Huaijin made up his mind, which made Lu Li wonder, "Then be mentally prepared, after arriving at the ranch, there are more unexpected surprises waiting for you." Looking at his son's stunned appearance, Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi couldn't help but laugh.

After lunch, they didn't go for a stroll around the attractions, but took a walk around the nearby University of California, Los Angeles. Lu Huaijin always had a special affection for the school, and the three of them did not go around, but sat next to the playground and chatted for a long time with the local students who had not yet had a holiday.

Lu Huaijin obviously likes this kind of afternoon very much, especially Lu Li can act as a translator, build a bridge between him and the local students, and constantly exchange ideas about learning, culture, and concepts, but there are a lot of sparks, not to mention that Lu Li himself is a college student who has not yet graduated, and he can also express his own opinions, which makes Lu Huaijin completely interested.

An afternoon passed lazily like this, and in the evening he still cooked at home, Lu Li bought a bunch of seafood, due to the lack of condiments, just blanched it in water, and then sprinkled some salt, but the taste was also very good. Song Lingyi began to watch local programs in the United States with great interest, while Lu Huaijin went to the study to explore again.

Over the next few days, they continued to live at this unhurried pace, wandering around the city of Los Angeles, visiting famous sites such as the Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center for the Arts, and Venice Beach. After five days in the city, they slowly left the City of Angels and set off for Cloud Peak Ranch.

They arrived in Las Vegas first, where they stayed for the night. The gambling city, where every inch of land is expensive, is a holy place in the minds of many people, but Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi don't like it, it's too noisy and too noisy; So the next day, they headed to the Grand Canyon National Park, which was not yet the peak tourist season, but the weather was already starting to get a little hot, and it was really perfect to visit the national park.

The next stop is Phoenix, followed by Scenic Resorts National Park...... They walked and stopped all the way, and the journey was originally only two days, but it took more than a week, and by the time they entered the territory of Texas, there was still one day left before the annual rodeo convention.

"The scenery here looks a little bit different." Song Lingyi looked at the wide pasture outside the window, and said in a brisk tone, "But I still like it more before, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, and any place is a landscape." ”

"Scenic spots?" Lu Li looked at Song Lingyi through the rearview mirror and said, "It's the most beautiful national park in the United States, I remember reading a report before, it seems to be voted by all tourists." ”

"I'll vote for it too." Song Lingyi nodded again and again, "What about you?" ”

The second half of the sentence was asked by Lu Huaijin, and he also nodded, "I agree too." ”

This made Lu Li uncomfortable, because he knew that Lu Huaijin actually preferred Los Angeles, not because of the big city, but because of UCLA. Lu Huaijin was always angry that he didn't go to the library that day, and Lu Li promised him that when he went back, he would definitely visit with him.

"I've heard before that isn't Yellowstone National Park the most famous in the United States?" Song Lingyi asked curiously.

"Yes, the fame is the greatest, if you want to go, let's rest and adjust for a while, and then you can drive there, it's not far from here." Lu Li could clearly feel the lightness and excitement in Song Lingyi's words.

On this trip, Song Lingyi had a smile on the corner of her mouth all the time, and the sparseness of her eyebrows clearly revealed her inner relief; Not only that, even Lu Huaijin is in a relaxed mood, the sky is high and the sea is full of nature, which can always make people re-examine themselves, even for a nerd like Lu Huaijin.

"Dad, Mom, you see, that's the Chinese/Chinese restaurant I mentioned to you before." Lu Li slowed down the speed of the car and pointed to the Zhong/Guolong restaurant not far away.

Song Lingyi patted Lu Li's shoulder, "Lu Li, stop, stop." We've all passed by, so of course we'll have to go over and say hello. ”

"Don't you want to go back and get some rest? It's the same next time I come to say hello. Lu Li parked the car on the side of the road and turned around to ask.

"That's rude." Song Lingyi unbuckled her seat belt, "Lu Li, go to the back car, that black box, there is a set of big red packaging boxes in it, take it out." ”

"Isn't that a gift for me?" Lu Li's gaze fell on Lu Huaijin, he nodded in agreement, obviously everything was subject to Song Lingyi's decision.

Hearing her son's words, Song Lingyi smiled dumbly, "You still want to ask for a gift?" It's not your birthday, it's not a special holiday, why do you want a gift. Song Lingyi's words made Lu Li touch his nose secretly, and he also felt that he was the wrong nurse.

Lu Li opened the door, went around the rear body, opened the trunk, and saw the huge red packaging box at a glance, the size is really not small, occupying one-third of the entire luggage.

"Lu Li, why are you here?" There was a call at the door, and without waiting for Lu Li to look up, Song Lingyi stopped and said, "Good afternoon, you are Master Li, right?" I am Lu Li's mother Song Lingyi, this is Lu Li's father Lu Huaijin. ”

"Ah, you're in Texas?" It was Li Huainan who spoke out just now, and he laughed heartily, "I heard Lu Li say before that you are coming, and he has been happy for a long time." Finally, I have come to look forward to you. Little Swallow! Little Swallow! Lu Li is here, and his parents are also here! Li Huainan shouted into the restaurant, turned his head and wanted to say hello to Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi, but then found that he was still holding a garbage bag in his hand, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, lunch time has just ended, and I'm cleaning." ”

"It's okay, it's okay, it's us who was abrupt." Song Lingyi waved her hand again and again.

Lu Huaijin stepped forward directly, "I'll help." ”

"No, it's just two steps." Li Huainan walked quickly to the alley next to him and put down the garbage bag, at this moment, Liu Xiaoyan also came out, and before anyone arrived, the voice sounded, "Lu Li is here!" The hearty and neat voice naturally carried a wave of enthusiasm, "This is Brother Lu, right?" And sister-in-law, right? I'm Liu Xiaoyan. ”

The four of them stood there and greeted each other, greeting politely, Lu Li stood next to him for a while with the gift box, listening to their polite comings and goings, and finally couldn't help it, "Dad, Mom, Uncle Li, Aunt Liu, if you continue to be polite like this, my hands will lose consciousness." ”

The four of them all looked at Lu Li in unison, and then couldn't help but chuckle, Lu Li raised the gift in his hand, "Uncle Li, Aunt Liu, this is a gift from my parents who came from China, I thought it was given to me, but it turned out to be ......" Lu Li shrugged his shoulders speechlessly, "Don't be polite to me, go on." ”

Liu Xiaoyan still wanted to be polite, but Li Huainan was very straightforward, "Thank you for your hard work, and I made a special trip from China to carry it on my back." Why don't you come to the restaurant today, and we will cook you an authentic hometown meal? Wash the dust for you? ”

"Forget it for today, just remember this meal. Come back another day. Lu Li replied on behalf of his parents, "Don't worry, I won't be polite to you." ”

Li Huainan hadn't reacted yet, but Liu Xiaoyan's eyes were quick, and he hurriedly said, "No problem, of course no problem." My kid is coming back from vacation next month, so I'll take him with me to your ranch when the time comes. You also show him the joy of living here. ”

"Uncle Li, Aunt Liu, then we won't go in for tea today, and hurry back to settle down. Come back another day and talk slowly. Lu Li said neatly, but Song Lingyi felt embarrassed, and there was another greeting, and then he returned to the car. From here, it's less than a twenty-minute drive to the pasture, and it's almost there. ”

The car started again, the scenery outside the window gradually became familiar, and Lu Li made an introduction, "Dad, Mom, you see, that's Yunding Ranch, my ranch." ”

If you look at the past, an endless green spreads out in front of you, the mountains in the distance loom in the layers of clouds and mist, and occasionally you can see clumps of sheep spilling on the ground, and the meandering stream reflects the sunlight, sparkling like a paradise.