Chapter 20

Taking a taxi to Los Angeles International Airport, Ye Fang waited in the cafe until 6 PM. The plane Ye Fang was on landed on time at Los Angeles International Airport.

Finally, he's here!

Qin Yi hurried to the arrival gate and waited for a while. He saw Ye Fang, who was carrying a large, bulging backpack, his right hand in his pocket, and a pair of sunglasses in his left hand, walking out confidently.

Qin Yi waved, and Ye Fang quickly walked over and hugged him, "Landlord, I'm here to fight for the people!"

"Welcome warmly to the people's movement in the United States! On behalf of the landlord class that has infiltrated the enemy, I declare: We have prepared various strategic supplies, including fishing gear, a small boat, a horse, a pickup truck, and a hunting rifle, ready to support the people's deep operations at any time! Now, please follow me home for a short rest. We have prepared a feast for you, please don't refuse!"

Seeing Ye Fang's cheerful face, Qin Yi was also very happy. After greeting each other, Qin Yi took Ye Fang to the airport cafe to rest.

"Are we going straight to the ranch? What time is the flight?"

"7:15 PM. We'll rest a bit and then buy the tickets. There are plenty of tickets available for Augusta, so you'll have to endure for another two hours. You can rest well at the ranch!"

Qin Yi ordered some snacks, thinking Ye Fang probably didn't eat well on the plane. He wanted to fill his stomach a bit.

"Alright, I'll follow your arrangements!" Ye Fang picked up the coffee and drank it in one go, then ordered another cup and started eating the snacks.

After resting for a while, Ye Fang drank two cups of coffee and finished the snacks. He then stopped and followed Qin Yi to buy the tickets!

Around 9:30 PM, Qin Yi brought Ye Fang back to the ranch.

At night, the ranch was hard to see clearly, but when they arrived at the main house, the rustic luxury of the house, illuminated by the car lights, made Ye Fang's eyes sparkle, even with his background and discerning eye.

The house was both leisurely like a country courtyard and grand like a luxurious mansion, the design was truly amazing!

Entering the house, he looked around. The spacious living room was furnished with solid wood furniture, and a red and black floral wool carpet was laid on the hardwood floor. The landscape oil painting on the background wall, the fierce animal sculpture by the bookshelf, and the deer head specimen in the corridor all showcased the owner's taste from different angles.

Ye Fang couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, landlord!"

Qin Yi smiled but didn't say much, "Let's choose a room first!"

Qin Yi led Ye Fang to look at a few rooms, and finally, Ye Fang chose a suite opposite Qin Yi's. After settling in, Ye Fang went to take a shower, while Qin Yi started cooking. It was late, and after a day of flying, Ye Fang must be very hungry, so Qin Yi didn't bother with complicated dishes.

He used diced beef, green and red peppers, and scallions as ingredients, cooked the hand-rolled noodles, mixed them, and sprinkled some cilantro on top. In about ten minutes, two large bowls of Qin family beef noodles were ready!

Ye Fang took a cold shower, changed clothes, and came downstairs. He saw Qin Yi carrying two bowls of noodles to the dining room and quickly ran down to take one. Qin Yi carried his bowl into the dining room, and Ye Fang, holding his bowl, eagerly took a sip of the soup, he was starving!

After the first bite, his eyes lit up, "Not bad, Xiao Yi, your cooking has improved!"

Ye Fang knew Qin Yi's skills. In college, the four of them often used illegal appliances in the dorm. Qin Yi, coming from a poor family, had to take care of himself from a young age, so he had plenty of opportunities to cook, which naturally made his cooking better than the other three.

Qin Yi wasn't modest in front of his brother, "Of course, I've been cooking for years. I might not be a master chef, but I'm definitely good at home-cooked dishes!"

Actually, Qin Yi's cooking was now quite spicy, having lived alone for two years and gotten used to using a lot of seasonings. Fortunately, Ye Fang was from the north and liked the taste. Without much fuss, the two sat down and started eating, finishing a bowl of noodles in a few minutes. Qin Yi went to wash the dishes, and Ye Fang, after a shower and a rest, was now full of energy, bouncing around and looking for fruit in the fridge!

The fruit came from the space, always kept in the fridge. As soon as it was taken out, the fragrance filled the room.

Ye Fang picked one up and took a deep breath, his face full of delight!

"Really fragrant!"

Ye Fang quickly put a few apples and pears on a plate, grabbed a date, and rinsed it under the tap. He stuffed it in his mouth, biting off half of the walnut-sized date. The crisp and sweet date made him smile, and he asked, "Where did you buy this fruit? It's so delicious, I've never had anything like it in China!"

As he spoke, Lai Pi, the rabbit, appeared from somewhere. He hadn't been seen during the meal, but now he must have smelled the fruit!

Lai Pi remembered Ye Fang, his front paws on Ye Fang's leg, looking at the half-eaten date and making a chirping sound.

Ye Fang held the date in front of Lai Pi, who reached out to grab it, but Ye Fang just waved it in front of Lai Pi and then quickly put it in his mouth!

Qin Yi couldn't help but laugh, this guy, in his mid-twenties, still acted like a child!

Lai Pi, feeling cheated, ran to Qin Yi's feet, pointed at Ye Fang with his paw, and chirped, as if complaining. Qin Yi found it amusing, this little rascal had learned a lot! Ye Fang also laughed and quickly washed a big apple and handed it to Lai Pi, appeasing him!

"The fruit is from a small stall in Big Falls City. I'll find more when we finish."

Qin Yi washed the dishes and then washed the fruit in the plate. Ye Fang had only washed one and eaten it. He took the fruit and two cans of beer from the fridge and went to the second-floor terrace with Ye Fang.

The night sky in Montana was clear, and the terrace didn't need any lights. The furniture was clearly visible. The two sat in recliners, eating fruit and drinking beer, enjoying the moment of peace!

After finishing the fruit and the beer, Qin Yi looked at the winding Sun River and the Rocky Mountains in the distance, pondering whether to start the ranch renovation soon. This involved seeds, and he needed to prepare early.

"You're really living the good life now, like a hermit. No need to scheme, money just comes in, and you have nothing to worry about. Just the pure moonlight makes me envious!"

Ye Fang was very moved. Qin Yi had worked hard to earn a little money before, but now he had become wealthy. He was happy for his brother but also marveled at the unpredictability of life. Fortunately, his brother had a good character and could stay true to himself, managing a large ranch and living a leisurely life. If it were someone else, they would have lost themselves in luxury!

Qin Yi laughed, "Let's forget about work for a few days. I'll show you around the ranch. If you like it, you can choose a piece of land and build a small villa. If that's not possible, you can buy a ranch, and we can manage it together!"

Ye Fang was tempted but shook his head after some thought, "Not now, maybe when I'm older, I'll come and find you."

It wasn't the right time. He also needed to start his career. A man should make a mark in the world. This place was too leisurely. It was fine for Xiao Yi, as this was his career, but it wasn't suitable for him now!

Qin Yi looked at his watch, it was already past 10 PM. He patted Ye Fang's shoulder, "Go to bed, you must be tired. I'll show you around tomorrow!"

They each went to their rooms to sleep.

The next morning at 5 AM, Qin Yi got up energetically, knocked on Ye Fang's door, and heard him mumble and say he wanted to sleep a bit more. Qin Yi didn't call him again, deciding to wake him up at breakfast time. After washing up, he did his usual Yi Quan exercise, groomed the horses, and by the time he finished, it was 6:30 AM. He went back to make breakfast.

When he got home, Ye Fang was up, looking refreshed, sitting on the sofa playing with Lai Pi. Ye Fang was grinning, poking Lai Pi's head with his finger. Lai Pi, sitting on his hind legs, stretched out his front paws, his little rabbit eyes fixed on Ye Fang's hand. When Ye Fang's finger came close, Lai Pi would try to hit it, and Ye Fang would quickly pull it back. They played like this, having a great time!

Qin Yi stood at the door, finding it amusing. Ye Fang's arrival was timely, as Lai Pi played alone every day and needed a playmate! Besides, he needed to make a small bed for Lai Pi. After a bath, he usually slept on the sofa, but a bed would be better, to avoid mistreating the animal.

Qin Yi smiled and walked in, "Lai Pi will be so happy, you're here to play with him!"

Seeing Qin Yi, Lai Pi turned his head and chirped, then continued waiting for Ye Fang's finger.

"Ha, Lai Pi is so smart! The morning air is so fresh, I feel refreshed after a walk." He continued playing with Lai Pi, "Where are we going today?"

Qin Yi went upstairs to take a shower and then came down to cook.

"Let's go horseback riding in the morning and see the cattle. In the afternoon, we'll go fishing. I want to have a barbecue tonight and invite the cowboys to join us!"

Ye Fang, still engrossed in playing with Lai Pi, didn't look up, "Sure, that sounds great."

Qin Yi took a shower, went downstairs to the kitchen to cook porridge, and made some egg and flour batter, frying two egg pancakes. He couldn't find any pickles, so he cut some cucumber into strips and mixed them as a substitute.

After breakfast, Qin Yi called Ryan to arrange the barbecue for the evening. Everything was set, and he went to his room to find a new cowboy outfit for himself, which he hadn't worn yet, and asked Ye Fang to change into it. They then went to the stable. Just as they were about to leave, Qin Yi remembered something and went back to the fridge to take an apple to feed Xiao Hei. There were no carrots, but the space apples should be even more to Xiao Hei's liking.

He had forgotten to feed Xiao Hei during the morning grooming.

He helped Ye Fang choose a brown 5-year-old mare, which Rachie had said was well-trained and gentle. He found a spare saddle and reins in the small warehouse and asked Ye Fang to put them on. Qin Yi went back to lead Xiao Hei out and used a multi-functional outdoor knife to cut the apple into small pieces, feeding them to Xiao Hei.

Sure enough, after eating a piece of apple, Xiao Hei rubbed his head against Qin Yi's chest, as if telling him how happy he was.

After feeding Xiao Hei the apple, Ye Fang had also saddled the mare. Qin Yi checked it, and it was well-secured.

"Old Three, ride the brown one around and show us your riding skills!"

He wanted to see Ye Fang's riding skills first to understand his level before riding together. The brown one was the new name Qin Yi had given to the brown mare for Ye Fang!

"Watch this!" Ye Fang laughed, mounted the horse, and gently squeezed the mare's belly with his legs. The mare started to trot, and as he got used to her, he gradually increased the speed, eventually galloping around the ranch. After two laps, he slowed down, "How's that, is my riding good enough?" Although it was a question, his proud expression was evident.

Qin Yi gave him a thumbs up, "Very good! Let's go see the cattle!"

Since Ye Fang's riding skills were fine, they could gallop together!