Sorting the herd is really a non-technical job, it is completely a one-to-one distinction, and then divided into two different groups, and finally the cattle in the Marshall Valley Ranch are left behind, and the cattle in the Cloud Peak Ranch are driven out, and after all the differentiation is completed, the cattle are slowly driven back to the pasture. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

There was no shortcut to this work, it could only be achieved little by little, and it took nearly four hours to complete the separation of the herd of about 400 cattle and finally rush back to the pasture.

Back at the ranch, Brandon, Randy, and the others have already returned, preparing lunch.

Tony looked worried, "Are the cows all right?" He didn't know much about the work of the ranch, and he had spent all his previous pastoral life on the winery, and he knew almost nothing about animals. At this point, he is at the same level as Lu Li.

"It's fine, I just walked to the ranch next door. Lu Li explained briefly, and Tony suddenly realized, "Is the work of the grape trellis still going well?"

"Smooth, although the time is pressing, but you can't rush it, you have to be steady. This is the framework for the vineyard in the next two to three years. Tony had been busy all morning, still looking energetic, tired, but satisfied.

For Tony, the opportunity to build his own vineyard from scratch as an apprentice was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What's more, Lu Li showed absolute trust in him, which really allowed him to show his strength, and besides, growing Pinot Noir in the middle of the desert of Texas is even more challenging than unimaginable, and now every day of work is a dream for Tony.

Tony happily walked to the construction site, chatted with Edward and them, Lu Li walked up to the porch, sat in the old man's chair, and began to staggering and relaxing; Fred, who had just come out of the warehouse, stood in the garden, heard the laughter coming from behind him, turned his head to look, and couldn't help laughing, "That guy has only been here for the second day, and he has already mingled with everyone, doesn't it mean that Texans are very xenophobic?"

"Tony is an outlier. Lu Li made up his mind.

A native of California, Tony is a cheerful and outgoing surferboarder, and has spent the last few years honing in a rustic and pure place like a winery, so he has a natural temperament that fits perfectly with the western life of the ranch. In just one night, Tony got to know everyone who worked on the ranch, and everyone could say a few words.

Fred nodded, agreeing, and walked to the bottom of the porch steps, "Fourteen, I'm going to stay here after the Rodeo is over, and then I'll start planning to travel and take pictures at the same time." ”

In the blink of an eye, Fred also stayed in the Cloud Peak Ranch for more than half a month, and Lu Li never urged him, nor did he ask him what he thought, because Lu Li knew that everyone needed different time, anyway, the ranch had enough time and space, and he welcomed Fred to stay here for a while longer.

"Does that mean the free labor on the ranch is leaving?" Lu Li said half-jokingly, causing Fred to laugh and reply cheerfully, "Don't worry, there's still two weeks until the Stampede." I can also work part-time for free for a while. ”

Lu Li couldn't help but wonder, "What about New York, you don't plan to go back for the time being?"

In fact, Lu Li and Fred had the same myth at the beginning, whether they should stay in the big city and continue to work hard, because the dreams of both of them need to rely on the background of the big city.

"Go back, I'll go back. Fred let out a long breath, and his eyes involuntarily fell on Tony's body again, although they had only been together for less than twenty-four hours, he could feel Tony's purity and simplicity. Not just Tony, but Cole, Edward, Brandon, and so on, everyone at the ranch. Including Lu Li.

"I now plan to stick with my photography and become a freelance photographer. While traveling, I work part-time. Whether it's a big city or a small village, that's my goal. Fred said he was going to do it, "The first step is in the United States." The last time we came on a road trip, we missed so many beautiful scenery that I planned to record them all with my camera. I hope to record the fragments and bits and pieces of life, and record the most real and magnificent life. So, I'm going to drive all the way back from here to New York and spend some time in New York, which is the world's largest city. ”

Lu Li nodded in agreement, he was very happy, Fred had finally found his goal, and this goal sounded so beautiful, so beautiful that Lu Li had the urge to join Fred's ranks directly and embark on a journey together. "I thought you always had an idea for music. ”

"In fact, before coming to New York this time, I was brushed off when I applied for a job at Universal Music. Fred said this thing that had been hidden in his heart for a long time, Lu Li was a little surprised, Fred originally thought that it would be very difficult, but it was beyond imagination, and it was very easy, "I interned there for nine months, and I thought it would be very smooth to work inside, but after three rounds of interviews, I was still rejected." ”

Fred shrugged his shoulders, "It's not surprising, after all, now that the music market is gradually collapsing, and major companies are laying off employees and hiring fresh graduates, this is not the right choice." Fred let out a sigh of relief, then sat down directly on the stairs of the porch, "I thought it was the end of the world, as if the dream had collapsed. But in fact, dreams just change a different form and become a part of my life. Now, I'm about to embark on a journey with another dream on my back, and I think my life is enough to make countless people jealous. ”

"There's already one here. Lu Li raised his right hand in response, which made Fred laugh. "Fred, I have a job here, I wonder if you would like to go next?"

"Work?" Fred frowned, turned to look at Lu Li, and asked curiously, "Could it be a cowboy's job?"

"Ha, you amateur cowboy, I refuse to hire. Lu Li looked disgusted, "I just wanted to ask you if you would like to help the ranch take some photos and then record some precious video clips." ”

Fred didn't quite understand what Lu Li meant, "If it's because of what I just said, then don't worry about me, the work in the olive garden still left me a little savings." Then Fred rolled his eyes, "Not much, though." ”

Lu Li waved his hand, "I'm not doing charity. As you know, I want to expand the resort business and welcome more families to come and experience life on the ranch. I've thought about updating some of the ranch routines on Facebook and YouTube, as well as on apps like Instagram. ”

Fred nodded seriously, gradually understanding what Lu Li meant.

"On the one hand, it is a record of life on the ranch, and on the other hand, it is also a means of publicity. Lu Li explained, "But I haven't figured out what to post, so I haven't taken action." ”

"Life. Fred's inspiration has already struck, "You know, I've taken a lot of photos in the past six months, and many times it's been a slice of life. I think this is the most precious part of the ranch, everything seems very ordinary, just a part of life, but everything has a touching touch. ”

Fred's words awakened Lu Li's memory, he remembered his mood when he first came to the ranch, and also remembered the feeling when he explored the territory step by step, "I know what you mean, truly record the changes in the ranch, and still live here." For example......" Lu Li looked around, and finally his gaze fell in the direction of the beech forest, "It's like we're building a grape trellis today, and I can shoot a clip of the work to show people that it's all starting from scratch, starting from scratch, and when the vineyard grows, everyone can become witnesses." ”

Lu Li gradually became excited, and even his voice took on wings, "Also, Edward's work is the same, starting from the foundation, watching the bits and pieces of wood gradually evolve into houses, which is amazing. When the time comes, when you come to travel, you can find: Hey, this is just a barren land. ”

"Yes, that's what it means. Fred nodded vigorously and couldn't help laughing, "Look, I'm a photographer, you're a reporter, and that's how the news came out." Fred raised his right hand high, and Lu Li stepped forward with a lunge, high-fived and celebrated, "Didn't you say you were going to write a column before, and how is it going?"

"I wrote a second one. When it comes to hands-on approaches, everyone in the Midlands seems to know a bit about crafting and is passionate about crafting, but that's not the case in New York. What's even more interesting is that there are fewer and fewer people in China/country who like to do it. Lu Li smiled, "Don't you think this is a very interesting thing? The details of life of different classes are different, and even the methods will be different. ”

"No, I don't think so. Fred shook his head in panic, "To be honest, I don't understand what you're talking about. ”

This made Lu Li laugh heartily, "You use the camera to record thoughts, and I use words to think." So, we already think differently. ”

"What I know for sure is that the photos I take will definitely satisfy you. Fred replied affirmatively, "However, if this is a job, it is up to me to decide how to present it on the Internet and how it should be adjusted." When it comes to professional things, Fred showed his persistence in front of Lu Li for the first time.

"Of course!" Lu Li agreed, this is their professionalism, and they respect each other.

"It's time to eat!" Randy's bright shout came from inside the room, and he ran all the way out, looked at Lu Li and Fred, and then shouted in the direction of the construction site, "Lunchtime! If you miss it, you'll have to wait for dinner, and there is no afternoon tea today." Because a certain rancher refused to make desserts. ”

After saying that, Randy turned around and walked back into the room with a look of resentment, Lu Li and Fred exchanged glances, and a smile appeared in his eyes.