Yunding Ranch

Chapter 378 Unheard of
The soup bowl in Robinson's hand was completely emptied, even the minced ginger was eaten, and then he leaned on the back of the chair without love for the whole life, without saying a word, with an elusive expression.

"Are you going to make another bowl?" Tony stood up and handed the soup bowl to Lu Li for the third time. With a cheerful smile on his face, his whole body relaxed.

Robinson waved his hands again and again, "No, no need. This is enough, one bowl is enough." Repeatedly, lest the expression was not clear enough, the expression of avoidance made people smile; then Robinson I also realized my impoliteness, such a direct refusal was really too rude, so I explained again, "I mean, this soup is very special and very interesting."

Interesting, when used to describe cooking, this is not an appropriate word.

"The taste is a bit weird, I don't like the taste of ginger, but it's really warm, and the whole person is warmed up." Robinson went on to explain, "I don't want to taste the second bowl, but I don't regret drinking the first. A bowl. I think..." Robinson tilted his head, paused for a moment, and continued, "I think this is a very interesting experience. In the future, I am willing to try more Chinese food. The premise is that there is no ginger."

"That's it! That's it!" Randy was the first to respond, and Brandon couldn't help complaining, "Who the hell is drinking the second bowl? And it's about to bottom out." gone?"

Randy stiffened his neck. "I'm just saying it would be perfect without the ginger. But it's still delicious."

"At least it's better than last time's ginger soup, isn't it?" Tony added, starting to point out.

Randy didn't care at all, and nodded repeatedly in agreement, "That's right, ginger soup is really terrible."

"Ginger soup?" Robinson interjected curiously. With a single question, everyone immediately began to express their opinions. Talking about that "horrible" experience, even Mark turned his head away and talked with relish. listening.

Lu Li looked at the soup bowl in front of him. This was already the second bowl, and now there was only one third left. The noodle soup was selling better than expected. He made another bowl and handed it to Tony, reminding, "Don't forget what's on your plate." Three bowls of noodle soup in a row?It is estimated that there is not much stomach left to hold other things.

Tony patted his stomach indifferently, "Don't worry, I'm so hungry today, I can eat a cow."

Lu Li rolled his eyes, ignored Tony's bragging, then looked at Raymond, raised the big spoon in his hand, gestured, and cast a questioning gaze.

Raymond shook his head with a smile, rejecting Lu Li's kindness.However, Lu Li didn't force it, he just made himself a bowl of soup, sat down again, and started to enjoy dinner.

Such a result is really unexpected.Robinson, who seemed to be picky and troublesome, not only tasted a bowl, but also opened up his heart and joined the discussion. When he learned the truth about ginger soup, his vivid expressions made everyone feel different; on the contrary, he seemed approachable Raymond, who is friendly and kind, is stubborn and conservative, refusing to taste new things, and put on a gesture of respect and distance.

It can be seen from this that some people are cold on the outside and hot on the inside, while others are hot on the outside and cold on the inside. That kind of alienation from the heart orderly establishes a barrier between themselves and others.They seem to be close, but the distance between each other will never be shortened, so they keep a polite manner.

The atmosphere of the dinner gradually heated up, with the exchange of cups and cups, chatting and laughing, and by the time the meal was over, it was already past eleven o'clock.The passage of time is really too fast, and the happy time is especially fast.

The friends on the ranch went through a lottery, and finally Randy and Jessica were the two unlucky ones. Tonight's dishwashing job was handed over to them. Although Richard wanted to participate eagerly, he was rejected by Brandon. He and Lu Li stopped him, and he couldn't ask the guests to help wash the dishes, so Richard could only express his embarrassment.

Afterwards, everyone came to the hall, and Lu Li personally showed them Chinese style tea making.Considering everyone's taste, Lu Li did not choose Tieguanyin, but chose the white hair silver needle sent by Song Lingyi not long ago. This kind of sweet and fragrant tea actually has no market in western countries, but compared to the bitter Tieguanyin, Baihaoyinzhen is undoubtedly much more popular.

When tea was introduced to the West across the ocean, it was used as a stimulant similar to coffee.Both tea and coffee contain alkali substances, and the content of well-fermented tea leaves is even higher, which makes tea a sharp weapon for refreshing.

It is precisely because of this that in the western world, tea with a stronger taste is relatively preferred; but at the same time, it is difficult to accept tea that is too bitter like Tieguanyin, so they still add milk and sugar to drink.On the other hand, fruit tea and scented tea are also very popular.

Mark and others all grew up under the influence of British and Irish culture. Afternoon tea culture has become a part of their life, but for them, the taste of Baihaoyin is too light; / National tea culture is not an easy task.

However, more important than the taste of tea leaves is the brewing method of Chinese/Chinese tea.Compared with British tea bags, the procedures of Chinese/Chinese tea are much more cumbersome, but also much more elegant. Each process hides a unique sense of Zen and poetry, making tea tasting a real pleasure.

Robinson and Raymond enthusiastically asked Lu Li about the difference between Chinese tea culture and Japanese tea culture - in the eyes of Westerners, it is not easy to distinguish the cultures of various regions in Asia.So, Lu Li gave them a good lesson on the history and inheritance of tea culture.Because of his lack of knowledge, Lu Li also asked Du Niang and Google to make sure his lecture was accurate.

In a blink of an eye, the clock struck midnight, and everyone reluctantly prepared to go back to sleep.

The outdoor storm is still going on, and the ground is pattering non-stop. In the strong wind, the drizzle looks like a cloud of mist. It is impossible to distinguish the rain, and only a hazy piece can be seen. The entire pasture is shrouded in it. Everything captured in the movie becomes blurred, and the rugged western scenery becomes poetic at this time.

Before bed, there is some work to be done.

Lu Li, Cole, and Brandon went to the villa, first lit the fireplace on the first floor to ensure that the temperature in the room warmed up; then went to each person's room, checked the missing daily necessities, and found them in the warehouse as much as possible. Correspondingly; in the end, I also confirmed that the windows of the villa were all closed tightly. No one knows whether the storm will be more violent tonight.

In addition, they also reconfirmed the situation of some cattle pens, sheep pens and stables, hoping that the storm tonight will not cause accidents.

After finishing everything, Lu Li returned to the main house, and saw Mark standing in the porch, looking up at the wooden wind chimes jingling quietly in the strong wind. A touch of depression, it seems that this kind of Mark is the most real.

"Is it true that people who were born on that island are always particularly suitable for windy and windy weather?" Lu Li said half-jokingly, walked up the steps and stopped beside Mark.

Mark put his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "The temperament created by the living environment is fused in the blood and cannot be lingered."

Lu Li pursed his lips and said teasingly, "No wonder you are like fish in water today."

Mark didn't answer, just stood quietly, after a while, "Where did this wind chime come from?"

"A gypsy." Lu Li's gaze fell on the wind chime again, which was swaying violently in the strong wind.

When Song Lingyi bought the wind chime, she didn't think much about it, but now it has become a part of the ranch. If she didn't hear the wind chime, she would feel uneasy.

The two were silent for a while, and neither of them spoke.In the end, Mark took the initiative to speak, "Thank you for the dinner tonight. This is definitely an unprecedented experience."

"Welcome to China, and then you will find that every day is a new experience." Lu Li's ingenious answer made Mark shrug his shoulders, and then shook his head, "I have been to China. I have visited many cities .I mean, on a ranch in Texas, tasted Chinese food, and it was a cuisine that had never been heard before. It was unique."

"I think this is why Yunding Ranch is so special." Lu Li said with a smile.

Such a straightforward and frank response successfully made the corners of Mark's mouth rise, "What's the name of that soup tonight?"

"Gnoodle soup." Lu Li cast a puzzled look at Mark, "If you want to find this dish in a restaurant, it's not an easy task." Tonight Mark drank two bowls of gnocchi soup , it can be seen that he likes it. "This is a home-cooked dish. More often than not, it is simply made at home. It is placed in the restaurant and placed on the dinner table for guests. It seems too simple."

Mark shook his shoulders lightly, "Don't worry, I don't have this plan. It's good, but not that good." This direct rebuttal made Lu Li chuckle, "I just want to know the name. It's very good." Special, tonight is special."

Everything today awakened memories of home in Mark's mind.

Not my empty apartment in London, but the smell of my mother’s fish and chips as a child, the smell of my sweaty shirt left behind after a baseball game, my father standing on the balcony The faint smell of smoke left after smoking a cigarette... Those good and bad memories are so warm, so familiar, and so kind.

"Home", as we grow up, the word seems to have more and more meanings, but the warmth we feel becomes less and less.But today, he felt it at Yunding Ranch. It can be called magic or coincidence, but everything is so real and undeniable.

"Maybe I should be grateful for the torrential rain today." Mark said in a deep voice, and then smiled politely at Lu Li, "It's time to rest, good night."

(End of this chapter)