Chapter 70

After explaining for a long time and having McGee perform a greeting and hug Qin Yi, Christian and the others finally realized that this brown bear was indeed Qin Yi's pet. Although they were still a bit scared and shocked, they had to admit that this pet was truly impressive!

Only Kolo looked very interested, with a look that suggested he wanted to give it a hug, though he was still a bit afraid.

"Trevor, Colin, I'm sorry, I should have mentioned McGee and Teddy earlier. I scared you!"

Qin Yi apologized sincerely, but thinking about the brothers' reactions earlier, he was genuinely impressed. "I'm not flattering you, but your reactions were truly admirable. Most people would have run away first, but you two still cared about Angel. Without further ado, I'm determined to be friends with you!"

Colin laughed heartily, teasing Qin Yi, "Yi, don't be so sentimental. This might make us think you have a thing for us!"

Trevor and the others were taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. Qin Yi, puzzled, touched his nose, not understanding why they were laughing.

At this moment, Liu Qimeng, who was standing to the side, first looked puzzled, then seemed to realize something and laughed along. She walked over to Qin Yi and whispered, "Qin Yi, I heard that two of Kolo's four brothers are gay. They might be them! Hahaha!"

Qin Yi's face turned dark. Damn, do they have to be so misleading? The brothers' reactions earlier were so manly, and he hadn't noticed anything unusual about them, except for the light makeup on their faces, Trevor's braids, and Colin's tight clothing...

But these can't be used as standards, many urban fashionistas dress like this!

Well, Qin Yi admitted he felt a bit awkward. The words he said earlier were just expressing admiration for heroes, and his preferences were normal! Of course, he respected the choices of those who were gay; that was their freedom.

Seeing Qin Yi's slight embarrassment, Trevor quickly explained, "Colin and I are gay, and many people know this. Colin was just joking, don't take it to heart."

"No problem, you know, Chinese people are more reserved and generally don't discuss these things openly. I didn't react well just now. But I respect personal choices; that's their freedom!"

Qin Yi said seriously, and Liu Qimeng nodded vigorously, which pleased Kolo and his siblings. After all, no one wants to be looked at with prejudice!

"Friends, let me introduce the ranch members again." As Angel approached, Qin Yi began a new round of introductions, "This is Angel, McGee, Teddy, and Lai Pi."

Angel was very polite, "Hello, uncles and aunts! Lai Pi, Teddy, McGee, say hello to everyone."

The three creatures waved their paws, and even McGee looked cute, quickly dispelling everyone's unease. The adorable Teddy and Lai Pi enjoyed everyone's attention, but unfortunately, the two little guys didn't care. Lai Pi jumped away, refusing to be held, and Teddy hid behind McGee, escaping as well, leaving everyone a bit disappointed.

"Yi, arrange rooms for Kolo and the others first, let them rest a bit." Susa noticed that Kolo and the others had run a long way and were probably tired after the scare at the ranch.

"Right, friends, follow me to choose your rooms."

Qin Yi thought for a moment and decided to take them to the guest rooms. After all, they weren't very familiar yet, and giving each other some space would make things more pleasant.

Susi cleaned the guest rooms every two days, so they were very clean and well-equipped, ready for guests at any time. After they chose their rooms, Qin Yi told them that lunch would be served at 12:00 and then left, giving them some time to rest.

For lunch, Qin Yi prepared a lot of dishes. There was still a lot of boxed tofu, so he made sweet and sour crispy tofu. He also made tomato and egg stir-fry, braised eggplant, green pepper and potato threads, cold sliced beef, and shredded purple cabbage. Most of the dishes were vegetarian, but there were plenty of fish. However, the trout couldn't be caught in time, and the carp wasn't popular with Americans, so it was a bit of a compromise. The main dish was beef noodles, and Susa made steak and salad.

But thinking about it, maybe they should have a whole roasted lamb for dinner. After all, they had come from so far away, and not treating them well would damage China's reputation!

Actually, the dishes were quite abundant. Angel had never had so many dishes in one meal before and was so happy that she kept praising Qin Yi. She was drooling over the dishes and complaining that the uncles and aunts weren't coming, as her stomach was already empty!

Thinking about it, Qin Yi brought out a bottle of fruit wine he had brewed. Everything was ready, and it was almost 12:00. A few minutes later, the group, now changed into different clothes, arrived. Christian brought a bottle of red wine, the Opus One, known as the "King of American Wine," which usually sells for $199 to $225 per bottle. Although not expensive, it is the only wine in the world recognized as the "King of American Wine," making it a suitable gift.

Of course, if it were the 1979 vintage, personally crafted by Robert Mondavi and Philippe Rothschild, it would be worth a fortune. Wines from the 1980s and 1990s are also quite expensive.

Trevor, on behalf of the three siblings, presented a jar of premium Kona coffee beans from Hawaii, the only single-origin coffee in the United States and one of the world's best coffees. Although not expensive, it, like Christian's red wine, was a good gift for a visit.

Qin Yi smiled and accepted them all. Just as he was about to invite everyone to sit down, Kolo took out a Barbie doll from behind her back and gave it to Angel, making the little girl extremely happy. Even the slight dissatisfaction she had felt while waiting for them to eat disappeared.

Qin Yi was also very pleased. He hadn't expected Kolo to be so thoughtful. She couldn't have known about Angel when they arrived, so she must have brought the Barbie doll for herself.

Thinking about it, he decided to give her a bottle of fruit wine when she left. What a nice girl!

As everyone took their seats, the rich and diverse lunch, a blend of Chinese and Western cuisine, drew continuous praise. Whether genuine or not, Qin Yi and Susa were very satisfied because they had put a lot of effort into this meal.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's have a drink."

One hand firmly held the bottle, and the muscles revealed a boundless strength, but the white, slender fingers made the women envious. However, they were soon captivated by the aroma of the wine. Only Susa, looking at her rough hands and thinking about her skin, felt a bit down.

Qin Yi, who was pouring the wine for her, noticed her actions and guessed her thoughts. Of course, every woman cares about her skin and appearance, but his fruit didn't have a whitening effect.

Aloe vera extract might help with whitening, as it's often advertised. He would plant some in the space and try it out for her.

Everyone looked at the light yellow, clear apple wine in their glasses and took a deep breath. Ah, the perfect fragrance, long-lasting but not overwhelming, like a stream caressing the feet, refreshing and cool!

Kolo and the others were tasting the wine for the first time and were shocked to find that even at high-end entertainment events, where they had tasted all the world's famous wines, none had given them such a feeling!

Now they just hoped lunch would start soon so they could taste this apple wine.

Each person had a small half glass of fruit wine. After pouring, Qin Yi put away the bottle. Angel, holding a water glass, pouted, "Okay, okay, no wine for me!"

Everyone laughed. This little girl always wanted to taste the wine when she saw adults drinking. Qin Yi patted her head and poured her a glass of fresh apple juice, "Angel is still young, so she should drink apple juice!"

Susa, brought back to her senses by this, comforted her by saying that drinking wine would make her eat less. This made Angel happy because if they drank wine, she could eat more!

Qin Yi suggested a pre-meal prayer, which Susa had taught him. Then they started eating. Kolo and the others raised their glasses, "Clink!" and took a small sip, feeling a sense of relaxation, as if their souls were being cleansed. The fatigue and fear from the morning disappeared, and they couldn't resist taking another sip, savoring the subtle flavors.

Qin Yi and Susa exchanged a glance, as expected, everyone would like this fruit wine. The wine contained a warm and free spring-like atmosphere, bringing a sense of relaxation and comfort that no one could resist. Its delicate fruit aroma and crisp taste were on par with other fine wines.

"Really good wine. I've had a lot of red wine and apple wine in the past two years, but none can compare to this one." Kolo was the first to react. She didn't usually like wine, but this one made her a fan. It was the best wine she had ever tasted, and if it were a sweet fruit wine, it would be even better.

"Yi, what's the name of this wine?" Trevor was excited, a true wine lover, and couldn't wait to know. "Sorry, this wine is so delicious, I've never heard of it before, but now I love it!"

Colin and Christian also looked at Qin Yi eagerly, wanting to know the name of this wine. Although they weren't alcoholics, who wouldn't want to know about a top-tier wine they had never heard of?

Qin Yi smiled but didn't speak immediately, to avoid seeming boastful. Susa glanced at him and explained, "This is a fruit wine that Yi brewed himself. The production is very low, and it's only for family and friends. By the way, Yi, this wine doesn't have a name yet!"

"Right, Qin Yi, your wine doesn't have a name. Why don't you name it now? I can help you brainstorm!" Liu Qimeng chimed in.

Qin Yi brewed the fruit wine himself?

Christian and the others were completely stunned. The creator of such a fine wine was a young man their age, which was even more shocking than discovering a new top-tier wine!

Kolo also looked at Qin Yi in amazement, speechless. Although she didn't like wine, she knew how good this fruit wine was. If Qin Yi's wine could be mass-produced, it would surely lead to a new high-end fruit wine empire!

Qin Yi was pleased with the timely interjections. Susa was considerate, and Liu Qimeng was helpful, whether intentionally or not, revealing Qin Yi's calm demeanor about not naming the wine immediately.

Smiling at Susa and Liu Qimeng, Qin Yi looked at the group, "Yes, this wine doesn't have a name yet. Um... I haven't thought of one!"

After much hesitation, he still couldn't come up with a name, and the expectant looks on everyone's faces were a bit awkward. Qin Yi couldn't help it; naming things was hard. Changing the subject, he invited everyone to enjoy the food, which indeed diverted their attention.

All the dishes were excellent, and Kolo and the others loved them, especially the tomato and egg stir-fry, green pepper and potato threads, and sweet and sour crispy tofu. The serving spoons didn't stop, and the dishes were quickly finished!