After all the luggage was carried, he leaned over, looked in the direction of the passenger seat, and saw his father and mother standing at the door of the house, Lu Ke waved his hand, "Then I'll go over first, and I'll call you again after checking in." Thursday's moving party, are you sure you don't need me to come and pick you up? ”

"No, no, we'll go with Tiffany & Co., Austin." Jiang Youning waved his hand again and again, raised his voice in response, and then couldn't help but admonish, "Be careful when driving on the road and pay attention to safety." ”

As he spoke, his eyes became warm, and Jiang Youning lowered his head in embarrassment, his voice choked in his throat.

Lu Zhengze waved his hand at Lu Ke, signaling that he didn't have to worry, and then made a gesture for Lu Ke to set off.

Letting go of the handbrake, Lu Ke drove the car out of the parking space, then lowered his head again, waved his hand to his parents to say goodbye, and then drove slowly forward, focusing on the road in front of him.

Suddenly, a strange feeling slipped through my heart, and I subconsciously raised my gaze to look in the rearview mirror, and then I saw my father and mother, who were still standing at the door of the house, reluctantly staying in place, staring intently at their car.

Jiang Youning gently leaned on Lu Zhengzheng, raised his right hand, and covered his mouth, unable to suppress his sadness and reluctance; Lu Zhengze hugged his wife with one hand, without much expression, but his eyes always fell on the back that was gradually moving away, and he stood in place in a daze, stunned.

In the rearview mirror, the two figures gradually became smaller, but they were like sunflowers, always facing the direction they had left.

Inexplicably, Lu Ke was also reluctant.

Retracting his gaze and turning on the car radio, the melodious guitar strings drifting slowly in the lazy golden sunlight, and the moving voice of John-Denver is singing to his heart's content, "...... The road to my hometown, take me home, back to my long-awaited homeland, West Virginia, Mother Mountain, take me home, the road to my hometown......"

Mornings in San Francisco are always quiet, with morning fog, sunshine, and a gentle sea breeze, and the steep coastline, majestic Golden Gate Bridge, winding coastal roads, and lush mountains are full of life, awakening a deep nostalgia that makes you want to wander.

I just left, and I already started to miss it.

……

Towering redwoods stand on both sides of the road, and the straight and straight trunks extend endlessly, as if the distance between the ground and the sky is stretched out, and the clear blue sky gradually becomes extremely distant, and the vastness and grandeur of the world are invisibly magnified to the extreme, and the insignificance of human beings is more and more reflected.

When I looked up, my neck was almost broken, and I could barely get a glimpse of the sky.

Slowly, Lu Ke parked the car in a parking space on the side of the road, and after turning off the engine, he looked around curiously and confusedly, his eyes were full of uncertain hesitation, and he strongly doubted whether Google Maps was pointing in the wrong direction, leaving the city of San Francisco and coming to another mysterious world, just like ...... Alice in Wonderland in general.

As far as the eye can see, a finger-wide stream is flowing along the channel beside the road, the clear and translucent water containing the refreshing green oxygen, passing through the moss, decaying wood, fallen leaves, shrubs and soil.

Rays of sunlight pierced through the dense canopy, sparsely falling to the ground, and in the light you could see flying dust, and a majestic spider was busy preparing for its next hunt between the two trees.

The sound of breathing ropes drifted in the gentle breeze, and I looked at the sound of it, but I couldn't see any movement, and in a trance, it was as if I could see a hare suddenly appearing, and then transforming into a mad hatter, inviting people to enter the dreamland of wonderland.

After leaving home, Lu Ke drove for less than twenty-five minutes, and along the way, in order to follow the guidance of navigation, the speed slowed down slightly, which delayed some time. If you are familiar with the route, you can reach it in less than 20 minutes at a normal speed.

To be sure, it's still inside San Francisco and right next to the Haidt-Ashbury district, but the view is like a paradise, with the hustle and bustle of the city completely isolated, peaceful and peaceful.

After pushing the door and getting out of the car, Lu Ke noticed that on the right side of the road was a huge forest, stretching out endlessly, and it looked like it should be on the mountain range next to the Haight-Ashbury area.

On the left side of the road is a row of residential areas, with two-story villas with detached families, about 40 or 50 meters between the villas, and a lawn and garage in between. But the villa stretches all the way down the road, and you can see at least ten homes on the entire hillside, and maybe more.

"Hey, you've arrived. It's a lot earlier than I expected, so why don't you have a lot of luggage to move? In the silence, a familiar greeting came, and when I turned my head to the left, I could see Lech standing at the door, opened the door on the first floor, stood at the door, and greeted with a smile, "I heard the sound of the engine, do you need help with the luggage?" ”

Although the words asked if he needed help, Lech's footsteps showed no sign of moving. For the aging Lech, physical work was no longer enough.

Lu Ke quickly waved his hand, "No." It's just a suitcase. "I opened the car door, took down the suitcase and sports bag, and strode towards the villa in front of me, one in each hand.

The gate faces the street, a red mailbox is erected next to it, a parking garage is on the right, and a small garden is on the left, and the shape of the house in the color of the wood complements the whole natural environment.

Walking into the villa, you will be greeted by a huge living room, spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling windows, all the sunlight spilled unobstructed, and the interior decoration is simple and elegant in dark gray and sea blue. Just a living room covers a larger area than Lu Ke's entire home; With such a space, it is more than enough to host a party of 200 people.

But what really catches the eye is the view beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Straight forward, through the hall, push open the glass door, a turquoise swimming pool comes into view, extending all the way down the right-hand side, about 25 meters, at the end of the pool is a spacious small balcony, placed with four beach chairs; Directly in front of the pool is the entire San Francisco cityscape, which spreads out as far as the eye can see.

The villa is located on a high hill and looks out over the city, with lush greenery on both sides outlining a large expanse of greenery, reflecting the blue of the sky and the color of the city, as well as the grandeur and majesty of the distant coastline. In an instant, his heart was so relaxed that he couldn't help but want to open his arms and embrace the whole world, as if he only needed to stand on tiptoe lightly, and he could spread his wings and soar wantonly.

"Candelabra Park is on the right hand side, fifteen to twenty minutes drive away; It's a little further from the city, but you can feel the bustle of the city within 30 minutes, and San Francisco is not a big city in the first place. Lech's voice came from behind him, and he also came to the balcony to enjoy the view in front of him, "The most important thing is that this is a high-end residential area, quiet enough and private enough. Even if the paparazzi find your accommodation, they won't be able to photograph anything more. ”

The villa is perched on a hill with a cliff face in front of it, cutting off all coveted sights point-blank; The main activity space is clustered away from the main street, and even a peek in the driveway or garage is likely to be rewarding.

"I remember, every morning, you had a training plan. This neighborhood is also very suitable, after all, it is not a bustling living area. Lech further explained that he also thought carefully about renting an apartment, and the core idea was to ensure that Lu Ke could get a quiet environment to prepare for and devote himself to professional competition. So, how do you feel? ”

Lu Ke's attention was still on the wonderful scenery in front of him, and his reaction was slightly slower by half a beat, and then he chuckled, "Very good, very good." Withdrawing his gaze, he looked at Lech, "Actually, it's a little too good. Are you sure I can afford this room? As far as I know, my salary shouldn't be too high. ”

The income of the unselected rookie is naturally not high, the annual salary is $465,000, but this is pre-tax income; In the San Francisco 49ers, Lu Ke's salary is only higher than that of some players in the special service team, and he is not a high-wage class at all.

During college, Lu Ke lived in a shared house and shared the rent with Logan Newman and Jay Fox; Before today, Lu Ke still lived with his parents. Now it's suddenly replaced with a mansion, and the progress is really rapid.

"Just relying on the basic salary, the life of the unselected rookie naturally can't be too extravagant and wasteful, but you have already got the sponsorship, and in addition, you have a bonus." "So, you can afford this room," Lech kindly reminded, "for sixteen hundred dollars a week's rent." ”

When he signed the contract, Lu Ke's terms included a bonus, and for every game he won, the bonus was $20,000. Obviously, the San Francisco 49ers did not expect that Lu Ke would really become the starting quarterback, and he really won one victory after another.

"I know that this level of consumption is still progressing a little fast." After all, once Lu Ke starts to lose, this kind of consumption will gradually start to become a burden, and Lech is naturally thoughtful, "However, this place is not only quiet and private, but also in the right location; And there is also a professional gym. ”

Before the words were finished, Lehe saw Lu Ke's eyes light up slightly, and he couldn't help but smile dumbly, "Yes, the owner of the house has established a gym here, in the direction of the garage on the first floor, and the supporting equipment inside is professional, which is undoubtedly perfect for you." ”

"Okay, no problem, this is it." Lu Ke simply nodded in agreement, then gestured to the luggage he had placed at the entrance, and said with a chuckle, "Otherwise, it seems a little too troublesome to carry the luggage back now." ”