I love you, I won't kill you

The beautiful "City of Angels", the largest city on the West Coast, and the second largest city in the United States after New York.As the birthplace of many famous tourist attractions such as Hollywood, Avenue of Stars, Universal Studios, etc., it was recommended by National Geographic magazine as one of the 50 places that a person must visit in his life.

However, Julie from Chicago, a big city in the Midwest, and Amanda from the southern United States are just passers-by in this "City of Angels".If they had a friend in Los Angeles, they would definitely take them on a day trip to Los Angeles.

First stop, the Santa Monica Pier.The restaurants, shops and the iconic Ferris wheel on the pier will attract the attention of tourists.They've been to too many piers, beaches, and even spent a few nights on Santa Cruz Island in the Pacific Ocean.

The second stop is the Getty Center in Los Angeles.On the 881-foot-high cliff of the Santa Monica Mountains, a group of strange buildings stands there.Of course, this is a well-known and very modern art museum, art research center and a beautiful artificial garden.

Julie Mitchell, one of the two, is willing to drive 20 minutes to the mountains to enjoy some medieval to modern European and American art works.And Amanda just thinks that Paul Getty, who owns this art center, is just a young rich man who made his fortune from oil in the 60s.I didn't know how to spend the millions of dollars I earned, so I had to think of ways to possess the works of art masters all over the world.

The third stop is Beverly Hills, where rich people and movie stars gather.However, Amanda doesn't like to have anything to do with this city, which enjoys the title of "the most prestigious residential area in the world" and the most famous city in Los Angeles.

Julie can use that compensation to buy them a small two-story villa with not many rooms near Beverly Hills.But that money was her private property, and Amanda never thought about it, nor would she find any excuse to touch it.

And the mother in the high society in Washington can do this, but Amanda doesn't want to let herself enter the high society in the United States.Who knows how dirty, nasty and unbearable it is behind the bright and beautiful white upper class.

The fourth stop is Rodeo Drive, the famous shopping street, the ancient city in the center of Los Angeles, China Town and Little Tokyo. The two of them will readily agree to go to those tourist attractions for a stroll and take a look.However, if you have time to visit these places, you might as well drive directly to San Diego.

Amanda thought this way: Anyway, I have to report to the San Diego Naval Base early tomorrow morning, why not take advantage of this time to have a good day in San Diego with Julie.While admiring the human geography of San Diego, see if you can settle down here.

During yesterday's shopping, Julie mentioned where the two will live in the future.Since Amanda's career determines that she can only stay on the west coast in the future, she should find a comfortable settlement on the west coast.And this comfortable settlement is now becoming more and more clear in the minds of the two of them.

It was just after 8 a.m. LA time on Interstate 5 from Los Angeles to San Diego.Julie said to Amanda who was driving, "Do you have time to go to Long Beach today?"

Amanda looked back at her, "Well, there is time. As long as you think Long Beach is more fun than San Diego, fine."

Julie looked at the scenery outside the car window, "I don't think Long Beach is more fun than San Diego. It's just that I want to go to all the fun places on the West Coast."

"No problem. If you want, you can call Colleen after I go to the naval base." Amanda smiled slightly.

"What, you mean Colleen? My dear, why do you think of her?" Julie looked a little uneasy.

Amanda continued, "You told me that she has been in Hollywood for more than a year. Why, you haven't heard from her yet?"

Julie giggled, "Honey, you...you don't mind me and her?"

"Of course, I don't mind. If you still love her, why are you with me?"

"It's just... I don't want the matter between me and her to affect my relationship with you. Besides, she is another..."

Amanda put her left arm on the car door and supported her head, "You want to say, she is bisexual. If I were you, I would tell her that it is best to figure out her sexual orientation before choosing a lover."

Looking at the road in front of her, Julie thought and replied, "You're right. So, her departure is a good thing for me and you."

"Maybe. So now, how is she doing in Hollywood?"

"Sweetheart, you seem to care about her very much."

Amanda shook her head, "No, what I care about is you. The occupation you will engage in in the future, the people you may come into contact with, your circle of friends and social circle, this is a very important issue."

Julie smiled, "Really? Giggles, thanks. So, you're saying that with Colleen's help, I'll have a great career on the West Coast?"

"Well, not exactly. I just think Hollywood celebrities don't care about legal fees."

"You're right. But do you believe me?"

"Hehe, I believe you. Why, does this have something to do with your profession?"

Julie put her legs on the passenger seat and leaned comfortably on the seat, "Yesterday you told me what your dream is. Now, I will tell you my ideal."

"Okay."

"My career ideal is to become a district attorney."

"Hmm, that's a great job. So, what do you do first?"

Julie added, "First of all, I will finish the remaining two years of my studies. After two years, you should know where you will be?"

Amanda said subconsciously, "Two years later? Well, if the two wars haven't been fought, I should be on standby at an overseas airport or return to China to serve. The place where I return to serve, except for Pendleton Barracks is Naval Base San Diego."

Julie asked curiously, "Barrack Pendleton, is that the barracks of the Marine Corps?"

Amanda looked at the place passing by the left window, "Yes. The Pendleton base is the largest military base of the Marine Corps in the United States besides the Quantico base."

"Oh, I see. Where is this Pendleton?" Julie asked.

"Look, it's behind the mountain on our left." Amanda tilted her head and smacked to the left of the interstate.

At this time, Amanda had been driving for an hour from downtown Los Angeles, and she happened to be driving to the San Clemente area in California.Julie tried her best to look at the large, not-so-high mountains on the left side of the road, "But, I can't see anything."

"It's okay, I can take you there to see if I have a chance in the future, I haven't been there anyway."

The next hour's journey ended quickly, and after 10 am, Amanda drove into downtown San Diego.Parked the car at the Steves gas station not far from the highway exit, Julie opened the door and walked down to look around, "Is this San Diego?"

Amanda stuffed the fuel gun into the fuel tank spout, "Yeah, how do you like it here?"

"Well, it looks good. I just don't know, do the residents here welcome people from other states?" Julie leaned on the car and said.

"It's okay even if you don't welcome them. Most of them are military bases, and there are more out-of-state people in the bases." Amanda leaned on the car and said something with her arms crossed.

"Are there many military bases here?"

"Well, it should be, mainly based on the bases of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard."

"Okay, where shall we go next?" Julie said with a relaxed smile.

"There are beaches, forests and deserts here, where do you want to go?" Amanda said, looking around.

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