Yunding Ranch

Chapter 71
"Stop, stop." Lu Li stopped Cole, took a closer look, and then thought about it in his head, "Just dig a little bit deeper, not too deep, otherwise after the things are buried, there will be no Easy to cook."

Cole looked at Lu Li helplessly, "It's the first time I've heard that burying things in the ground and then relying on the heat of a bonfire to cook them sounds incredible."

"Hehe, this dish is called beggar's chicken." Lu Li explained, "It's the chicken eaten by beggars. You know, beggars don't have enough props to cook, so they used the stolen chickens to eat Wrap the leaves, then wrap them in mud, and bury them under the bonfire, which can not only keep warm, but also use the residual heat to roast the food. It kills two birds with one stone. If you want, you can also throw some sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, etc. into it, the taste Very special."

Cole was dumbfounded, "Are you sure these are all Chinese food? Why haven't I heard of them in Chinese restaurants before!"

Lu Kai laughed out loud, "You can go and confirm my passport, I'm an out-and-out Chinese."

"Cole, just keep your mouth shut and just do what Fourteen said." Jessica said boldly, "If you say you haven't seen it before, I haven't seen a fish head used to make soup before. .My mother said that the fish head is not edible and it is better to throw it away. So, the best option is, let Fourteen do the cooking, and then we wait for the food to be served, and that's it."

"So, what about my salary? You must know that the salary of a senior chef is very high." Lu Li said solemnly, Jessica and Cole looked at each other, and then everyone burst into laughter.

"... Fourteen, there is something I want to tell you." Seeing Cole continue to dig a hole, Jessica turned her head and said to Lu Li. There was inevitably some hesitation between her words, which was really rare.Jessica's personality has always been neat. Although she didn't get along with her for a long time, her straightforward personality made Lu Li feel very happy.

Randy, who was standing not far behind holding a water pipe, raised his voice and said, "Jessica, you don't want to confess to Fourteen, do you? Oh oh oh!"

"Isn't your work over yet? Don't hurry up, dinner is starting, be careful we start before you." Jessica choked back, causing Randy to scream, "It's not fair! I want to eat I’ve never heard of that chicken before, it must be delicious!” Jessica put her hands on her hips and stared at her almond-shaped eyes, Randy immediately closed her mouth, took the water pipe and ran away, still shouting, “ Don't abandon me and have dinner ahead of time!"

Lu Li said with a smile, "If you have something to say, just say it, it's not your nature to hesitate."

Jessica gritted her teeth, "Do you still remember Sean? He was my previous employer."

"Of course I remember. I bought so many cows from him, and that was my living expenses for three months. My memory is not that bad." Lu Li's relaxed answer made Jessica smile.

"Sean and I are old friends, we have known each other for nearly 30 years." Jessica said simply, "He heard that Yundian Ranch is holding a party today, and he also wants to come to join in the fun, but this is the housewarming banquet of the ranch , I feel a bit abrupt, so I want to ask your opinion." Jessica still felt embarrassed, "If it is inconvenient, I can refuse him, he is just greedy. You know, I mentioned your opinion several times The food is delicious, so he has been very curious."

"Of course there is no problem." Lu Li replied simply and with a big smile, "I welcome him as a guest very much. You know, when I first arrived in New York, I had almost no friends. Later, I was a classmate who took the initiative to invite me. Going to a party at another stranger’s house helped me get used to it. Making new friends is always the best way to adjust to a new city, isn’t it? Especially Texas.”

It is well known that Texas is xenophobic. Lu Li has been here for nearly two months, but he still has only a handful of friends.As a foreigner with a strange face from Asia, Lu Li stood out in any situation, and most Texans refused to talk to him.Therefore, someone who is willing to accept his arrival with an open mind is really the best.

"Ha, that would be great." Jessica couldn't help but also heaved a sigh of relief.

Not to mention Lu Li's Asian face, even if people from both sides of the coast like New York or Los Angeles came to Texas, they might not be able to quickly integrate into it.However, within less than two months of getting along, Jessica fell in love with Lu Li. He is forthright, direct, friendly, and enthusiastic, and his excellent cooking is the icing on the cake. She also hopes that Lu Li can manage the Yundian Ranch well.Asking Sean about attending the party meant introducing Lu Li to the local Texas circle.

Jessica showed a big smile, "Sean has a bottle of whiskey, I asked him to bring it over to celebrate tonight." After speaking, Jessica pointed in the direction of Randy, "I It's best to go over and help, and finish work quickly, so that you can come and help." Then he left with brisk steps.

"Fourteen?" There was a voice calling from behind, Lu Li turned his head, and it was the taciturn Brandon.He was killing chickens in the back, and the ground was in a mess. He suddenly raised his head, holding a knife in his hand, looking like a serial killer, which made Lu Kai joke, "Professor Hannibal, what's the matter?"

Cole chuckled beside him, and Brandon remained expressionless, and the joke died down.

But fortunately, Brandon immediately opened his mouth to resolve the embarrassment, "I want to ask, can my wife, father-in-law, and mother-in-law also come over?" Brandon also rarely showed a shy expression, "I mean , They have always been curious about what the Yundian Ranch looks like, and my work situation."

"Of course." Lu Li opened his arms, "Warmly welcome. To be honest, I have always wanted to know Jia Siming, but I have heard a lot of compliments from her, and I can't wait to get to know her in person."

Brandon showed a shallow smile, "Thank you."

Lu Li waved to Brandon, indicating that he was fine, then turned to look at Cole, "What about you, don't you have any special invitation partners?"

Cole couldn't help laughing, "My parents will come over tonight. They have always wanted to know you and express their gratitude to you. But in the past, the ranch has been busy, so there is no chance." Cole He knew Lu Li very well, at least better than the other three cowboys, so instead of politely asking for advice, he called his parents early on.

Lu Li straightened his collar, "Tell me, what's the matter with my sudden nervousness?" Cole rolled his eyes speechlessly at that serious look - he knew that Lu Li was driving him off again. joke.

Tonight, there will be a housewarming party at the ranch!
The sheep shearing work ended much faster than expected. It was originally expected to end in three days, but it was only the next day. When I had lunch today, the work had already entered the finishing stage. It was estimated that it would look like three or four in the afternoon That's all.Of course, after that, it will take several hours to sort the wool and then wash it before it can be put into the market for sale.

On the one hand, Lu Li wanted to reward the four cowboys. This time, the wool trimming work was successfully completed, and it was his first large-scale collective work after taking over the ranch, so it was still of commemorative significance; on the other hand, Lu Li also wanted to Throw a small party to celebrate the move while also thanking friends for their care.

Whether it is a Chinese custom or an American custom, it is a common practice to invite friends to a small gathering after moving.In the blink of an eye, Lu Li has been at the ranch for more than a month and almost two months. Now that life has basically settled down, and the work on the ranch is gradually getting on track, it's time to hold a housewarming banquet.

What's more, Lu Li always wanted to thank Lily, Ronald, Justin and others, as well as Li Huainan and Liu Xiaoyan, but he never found the opportunity.Now it seems that today is the best opportunity.

So, seeing that the work was about to be completed, after lunch, Lu Li took the Raptor to Austin, and cleaned up the American supermarket and the Chinese supermarket. After three hours, he returned with a full load, and then started to prepare for the evening banquet. Prepare.

Cole and Brandon come over to help out, while Randy and Jessica wash the wool and put the finishing touches on it.

Lu Li thought, if a bonfire party is held, it will be completely American style, why not hold a Chinese style banquet.In the past when they were young in the countryside, they held a running water banquet, and that scene was truly spectacular. Lu Li was not at this level, but at least he could cook a big meal and put together twelve dishes, so thank you friends.

However, here in the United States, there is no Chinese-style round table, so as a compromise, Lu Li decided to light a bonfire, in the form of a semi-buffet, adapting to the American customs, but the food is completely done in the style of a Chinese banquet .

Now, Jessica, Brandon, and Cole have all called their family members, which is expected, but the number seems to be somewhat beyond Lu Li's expectations.If you add the family from Marshall Valley Ranch next door, whether Justin will bring people to attend is also unknown. Lu Li knows the customs here in the United States. When holding a party, it is usually "1+1", and it is more likely that the whole family will show up. .When he was in New York, he attended many parties as a stranger and made many friends.

So, this also means that one table may not be enough, so should we prepare two tables?
Lu Li still had some headaches. Cooking was just his hobby, not his profession.It is a difficult task to prepare two tables of dishes, and he is not sure whether he can complete it-what if the dishes are messed up?This is a matter of smashing signs!
"Brandon, I think five chickens might not be enough." Lu Li turned his head to look at Brandon. Brandon was holding a knife in his hand. He looked up for a second, then two seconds, then he nodded. "OK."

OK?what good?How many do you want?Brother, can you speak more completely?
"Will ten sessions be too many?"

"Ok."

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(End of this chapter)