Chapter 72

"Caroline's homemade sauces taste great, and the honey here is even better. Never buy honey at the supermarket in town; I know Ramona has beekeepers who produce all kinds of floral honey." Kate was delighted as she picked up her bag and checked it, showing that she was quite good at managing her household.

"In fact, making your own sauces tastes even better. The products in the supermarket may not suit your taste. I like these tomato sauces, all made by Caroline according to my taste, of course, without any additives." Kate proudly opened a small bottle of tomato sauce, looking very fond of these delicious jams.

"Next time, remember to go to the orchard; the tomatoes there are already ripe. I also want to taste the delicious homemade tomato sauce. Maybe I can ask Caroline for help." Qi Ping joked. He and Kate were sitting in the car, which allowed them to avoid the mischief of the kids.

Kate thought Qi Ping's suggestion was great. She knew that the vegetables from Qi Ping's family were of top quality in terms of taste and texture, as Qi Ping would bring some when he visited. She had tasted some of the delicious dishes when visiting Qi Ping's orchard. Now, seeing Vinnie's pink little tongue licking his palm, Kate was also very happy. This cute little bear seemed to like the delicious tomato sauce too.

Qi Ping had completely forgotten about the road trip. Although they were just chatting in the car, he felt very happy.

This phenomenon might be what people call the beauty and the fireplace. The experiment with the beauty and the fireplace showed that a man sitting opposite a beautiful woman for an hour would feel as if only a minute had passed; but if he sat on a hot stove for a minute, he would feel as if more than an hour had passed.

It's not that Qi Ping had never seen a beautiful woman, but who could resist when Kate was his muse, the one who made his heart beat faster!

Time seemed to pass quickly, and Qi Ping hadn't fully realized it; but at that moment, someone seemed to knock on the car window on the passenger side.

Qi Ping's face seemed to stiffen for a moment. It was a rather sunny-looking young man holding a large bouquet of flowers. Most importantly, after Kate got out of the car, she smiled and took the flowers, which made Qi Ping feel somewhat disoriented for a moment.

"Hey, Kate. I still need to meet up with a few friends; we have a plan to travel along Highway 1. I think the time has come, and I should go." Not too bad, he didn't lose his composure; Qi Ping forced a smile, greeted Kate, and immediately started the car, seemingly fleeing.

Jingang and Vinnie seemed completely unaffected; they were still happily playing their game. Dongnan and Xibei were dozing off in the back seat. Even Liangshanbo and Zhu Yingtai were leisurely posing to admire the scenery.

As for Qi Ping, his mood was really not good on the way. He suddenly felt a bit empty inside. He didn't dare to think too much, but just the thought of Kate smiling as she took the flowers, and the sight of her smelling the flowers, made him feel really uncomfortable.

"Hey, buddy! It seems you don't understand road trips. I admit your car is nice, but you need a different one." At the meeting point, Qi Ping indeed found his car looked somewhat out of place, especially with Steve, who was proudly showing off his convertible classic car, a silver-gray Mercedes-Benz that looked very cool.

"Buddy, I think you need a different car. I'd be happy to help you." Amar laughed, thinking that Qi Ping's SUV was indeed not suitable for a road trip; a sports car was the mainstream.

Steve, the rich second-generation, had a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE, a very cool convertible. It looked square and angular, not very streamlined. But this retro style was indeed very enviable, a car that could definitely attract attention.

Amar, although he couldn't afford a sports car, could still modify his car a bit; after all, he was in the car modification business. Borrowing a Hyundai Genesis Coupe was no big deal. Rich people have their fancy cars, but a civilian sports car is also very attractive. Although everyone knows that top-tier sports cars are expensive and cool, sometimes a unique car can also be very appealing.

"Qi, you need to learn to relax, and you need a good car!" Tony, whom Qi Ping met at the yacht party, was also teasing him. A road trip is actually about the experience, and Qi Ping's car was actually quite good; it was just that among this group, his car looked different.

"No choice, I don't have a female companion to carry, I just want to enjoy the scenery. It's also inconvenient for me, as you can see from the passengers in the car." Qi Ping opened the car door; it was time for Dongnan and Xibei to stretch their legs.

Originally, Steve and the others were somewhat hopeful, thinking that Qi Ping's choice of this car wasn't due to a lack of money, but perhaps for a different reason. But when they saw the passengers getting out of the car, they were indeed taken aback. Fortunately, they were just meeting by the roadside; otherwise, seeing these guys could have caused some trouble.

First, four large, fierce German Shepherds, each nearly half a meter tall, jumped out, tongues hanging out, which was quite intimidating. Then, Liangshanbo and Zhu Yingtai, with their hoarse voices, flapped their wings, trying to fly, though they didn't fly very high, they managed to jump onto Qi Ping's shoulders.

"Hello, I'm Liangshanbo!" "Hello, I'm Zhu Yingtai!"

Seeing many strangers around their big brother, Liangshanbo and Zhu Yingtai introduced themselves. After the introduction, these two parrots, who had just piqued everyone's interest, took on a high and mighty attitude, standing on Qi Ping's shoulders with a proud demeanor.

The shock Qi Ping brought to Steve and the others continued, as the passenger-side door also opened; not opened by Qi Ping, but by a small chimpanzee that grinned and leaped out of the car, even carrying a small black bear the size of an adult cat to Qi Ping's feet.

Originally, Qi Ping seemed somewhat disappointing, as his car looked the least suitable for the atmosphere; especially the girls who knew this was a travel plan for some wealthy young people, naturally wanted to see some fancy cars.

But now, Qi Ping was the most unique. His SUV was already a very good car, and with these cute pets, he instantly became more charming. For these girls, it wasn't just about finding a meal ticket; they actually preferred a unique lifestyle.

Qi Ping was indeed unique. His car needed to be larger and safer because it carried some cute little animals. Qi Ping didn't mind; he just needed to roll down the windows to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

At first, Qi Ping wasn't particularly excited about the trip. When Americans talk about California's Highway 1, they all have a look of infinite longing. To be honest, Qi Ping was a bit skeptical, thinking that the arrogant and self-important Americans were just claiming it as the most beautiful coastline in the world.

For Qi Ping, it was just about going out with friends to broaden his horizons. Most importantly, Qi Ping wasn't particularly fond of beautiful sea views; he actually preferred the desert and the vast prairie, enjoying the fun of a road trip. But gradually, Qi Ping's mindset changed.

Driving to Los Angeles and then entering the legendary Highway 1, Qi Ping was truly amazed. It was a beauty he had never seen before: blue sky, blue sea, sunshine, and steep cliffs, all perfectly blended. Black rocks were scattered among the waves, and flowers bloomed on the coastline. Occasionally, there was a white sandy beach where seals lazily basked in the sun. The raw and natural beauty was breathtaking, a perfection that only the power of the Creator could create.

The car wound along the road, and at every turn, there was a breathtaking view. Looking back through the car window, another dreamlike scene appeared. No wonder people say: driving along California's Highway 1 is an enjoyment, a lifestyle, a baptism, and a fusion of people, sea, and sunshine.

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