Chapter 43: The United States

"Uncle Dong, when do you mean to go?" Zhao Wu asked directly.

"Tomorrow, I've arranged for the company to book tickets, let's go. Shao Gang went there some time ago and rented a villa there. There happens to be a place to stay, and there is no need to bother to open a hotel. As for us, we can go over and take a walk when we have nothing to do, and take a look at you by the way. When you settle down there, I'll send a nanny from home to take care of your hygiene and food there. You two are picky, I'm afraid you won't be used to eating foreign food. ”

Li Zhendong arranged quite thoughtfully, from diet and daily life to clothing, food, housing and transportation. It can be seen that the degree of care for the two of them.

"It's still Dad who loves me the most." When Li Yun said this, he snuggled coquettishly on Li Zhendong's shoulder.

"Alright, you girl. is so big, and you still coquettish your dad in front of so many people. After seeing it, Mother Li said with jealousy.

Then the crowd started the "family meeting" in a burst of laughter.

The next topic is unknown. The elders said a lot of caring words such as taking care of yourself outside, not being willful and arrogant like at home, being a little more restrained when you go outside, and being as patient as possible for some small and inconspicuous things. Li Yun and Zhao Wu also accepted the reminders of their elders very sincerely.

At this time, Li Zhendong's phone rang, and he picked it up and saw that it was an assistant calling, so he picked it up. A pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Chairman, the plane ticket to the United States has been booked. The flight will take about 20 hours at 8:40 a.m. tomorrow morning, and it will land at 3:40 p.m. local time in the United States. You need to transfer to Shanghai first, and I will send you a text message with detailed mileage information later. ”

"I know, tomorrow you arrange for the driver to come and pick me up according to the schedule."

"Okay chairman. Don't worry, I'll arrange it. ”

Li Zhendong put away the phone and said to everyone.

"Tomorrow morning's 8:40 plane, or you will stay here at night. Back and forth, blame the trouble. If you delay any longer, after dinner, you can go back and pack your things. We'll leave early tomorrow morning. ”

"Okay, let's go. Let's eat, and then go back and pack our bags. Zhao Yanqing got up and said.

Everyone also got up, and then Li Zhendong's phone rang again. He picked up the phone and looked at 'Shao Gang', and then answered it.

"Brother Dong, did Xiaoyan tell you about the flight time?" Shao Gang said.

"Say, eight-forty."

"Then I'll go straight to the airport, and I'll see you there tomorrow morning."

"Okay, you look at the arrangement. I'm relieved to have you go, after all, you are more familiar with the situation with the other party, and it is easy to deal with any problems. Let's just go and relax. ”

"Don't worry, Brother Dong, I'll see you at the airport tomorrow."

Li Zhendong put on a windbreaker and walked out, making a phone call as he walked: "Let's arrange the dishes, we are going out." ”

Everyone walked towards the hotel of 'Uncle Zhong', which was still the old room, everyone sat down one after another, and then the waiter put all kinds of dishes on the table. During the banquet, everyone didn't talk much, and gulped down the food and put it in their mouths. After a while, after Zhao Yanqing signaled to everyone, he hurriedly got up and left with his family, and returned home to pack the luggage and items needed to go to the United States.

Early the next morning, the driver drove the Ford E350 and waited at the door, and saw everyone pulling large and small boxes out of the door of the villa.

There was nothing to say all the way, and it was already half past eight when everyone came to the airport, and after changing the boarding pass from the VIP entrance and checking in the luggage, they sped up and walked towards the boarding gate. At this moment, Shao Gang was already waiting here anxiously.

"Hurry up, it's been broadcast twice." Shao Gang saw everyone coming and spoke.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting, it's too congested on the road." Li Zhendong said as he ran.

As soon as I walked into the cabin, I heard the sweet voice of the flight attendant rippling on the radio.

"Hello passengers, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the late passengers, and I sincerely apologize to you on behalf of United Airlines. Please fasten your seatbelts as the plane is about to take off. Transit through Shanghai, the flight time is about 20 hours, and the ...... is provided for everyone on the way".

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting." Li Zhendong, who was walking in the front, hurriedly apologized after seeing the flight attendant at the door of the cabin.

"It's okay sir, understandable. Please watch your step. The beautiful stewardess leaned in slightly and responded politely.

When the group found their seats and sat down, they fastened their seat belts around their waists. The flight attendant came over with a smile and told everyone a few things to pay attention to. Because she looks beautiful and has a sweet voice, even when it comes to "what if", everyone doesn't feel nervous, one by one seems to be obedient students, quietly observing this beautiful flight attendant, if there is a trace of people who don't feel so boring when taking the flight, it must be a flight attendant.

With a roar, the plane was like an eagle with wings spread, bravely rushing into the blue sky. The scene outside the window is really bright and dazzling, attracting everyone's attention. Zhao Wu pressed his head lightly against the glass window of the plane, opened his eyes wide, and then widened, and the magnificent scene instantly conquered him, and at this moment, Zhao Wu had not had time to compete with it.

Obviously, when something is too beautiful, it doesn't take a trace of strength to conquer. The outside of the cabin should be full of clouds, the clouds are like an endless sea, carrying waves and waves, surging and chasing lively. The clouds gathered in piles and piles, like canopy boats connected by chains on the river, side by side, waiting. The clouds are like mountains, bulging up to form uneven peaks, which are distributed in a staggered manner. See! The clouds were moving, and it seemed that there were thousands of horses running together, running, and the horse's mane was floating, majestic and fierce.

The cabin was quiet, except for the sound of the plane rubbing against the air, perhaps due to the low air pressure, which didn't sound so noticeable.

I don't know how long it took, the relaxing music sounded, and it felt a little like the sound of water in a mountain stream, melodious and empty. Then the beautiful voice of the flight attendant was heard again on the radio.

"Ladies and gentlemen. The plane is descending. Please return to your seat, fasten your seatbelt, put away the tray table, and adjust the seat back to the normal position. All personal computers and electronic devices must be turned off. Please....".

Everyone woke up from their sleep and looked out with wide eyes one by one. By this time, the plane had begun to descend...... The lower you fly, the lower you fly. Like a tamed bird, it landed steadily on the runway and slid to the tarmac without moving. It seems that the pilot of the plane should be an 'old driver' with many years of experience, and even the moment the rear wheels come into contact with the ground when landing, he does not feel too much bump. The plane parked on the tarmac is like a huge sacred bird, giving people a kind of deterrent power. The streamlined fuselage reflects a cold feeling that only belongs to machinery, which makes people sigh.

When the plane took off again and landed again, it was already 4 p.m. in the United States. The plane opened the door in Terminal 5, and at this time, everyone walked out of the cabin one after another, and suddenly shivered involuntarily.

In January, the United States was really cold, with minus five or six degrees Celsius, and there was no warmth compared to China. The crowd followed the crowd towards the immigration gate, and after interrogation, they pressed their fingerprints to pass the border. While waiting for the luggage, Shao Gang took out the phone and turned it on, dialing a string of numbers.

"Hey. Hello. Please help me contact the vehicle, a total of 7 people, the destination is the Lake Michigan villa area of the Loop District. (English)

Shao Gang spoke fluent English and got in touch with the VIP service center at the American airport. After a few brief exchanges with the other party, he put away the phone and said to everyone.

"It's too cold outside, let's find a place to sit for a while before we go out." I've been in touch with someone at the service center here, and they'll get back to me when the vehicle is arranged. ”

After listening to Shao Gang's words, everyone pulled their suitcases and sat down at a café in the airport, waiting for about 20 minutes. Shao Gang's phone rang.

"Hello? Yes, yes... Then please wait for us there, we will go now. What type of car are you driving and what is the license plate number? (English)

Shao Gang hung up the phone and motioned for everyone to walk out. After the customs checked and inspected the baggage, everyone walked out of the airport smoothly. When I arrived at the door, I saw two Lexus sedans with double flashing lights parked on the side of the road in the pick-up area, and everyone sat in the car, and a group of several people drove towards the Lake Michigan villa area.

Lake Michigan is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, the size of the country, even larger than the entire country of Croatia. It is the only lake that belongs entirely to the United States. The four seasons here have their own magical powers, the cloudy, sunny, rainy and snowy landscapes are different, the big lake is vast, the blue sky and white clouds are clear when the sky is clear, and the sky and water are the same color. Lake Michigan, as vast as the Inland Sea, is the lifeblood of Chicago, providing its people with countless resources and beauty. The surface of the lake is really beautiful, and a flock of wild ducks and geese swim in the lake, which shows that Chicago really cares about the protection of nature. With the expansive blue lake on one side and the city rising from the plains on the other, Chicago adds charm and romance. There are many private yachts staying on the lake, and you can feel the strong atmosphere of the rich.

What people don't know, however, is that this vast and beautiful lake was destroyed by fire in 1871 and had to be retracted in 1900 when the Chicago River overflowed Lake Michigan. The current beauty is the result of a century-old plan.