Chapter 94

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Xiaoming stood at the classroom door, took a deep breath, and firmly held the letter containing the secret that his mother had given him.

When they got home, Joshua carelessly threw his bicycle onto the small lawn in front of the house, which made his parents furious; as a result, Joshua started wiping the bike with a clean towel. This mountain bike cost over twenty thousand dollars, and he would have to take good care of it from now on.

It was crazy; this mountain bike, which looked so nice, turned out to be so 'valuable.'

Watching Joshua play around with King, Eric also laughed heartily. He was now more satisfied with Qi Ping, not because of a car or anything like that. It was because of Qi Ping himself, a great young man.

A millionaire, for many Americans, is considered wealthy; and Qi Ping was clearly not just a millionaire, perhaps even a multimillionaire. But this young man, in his daily life, didn't show any signs of being a big tycoon. He didn't have the arrogance or flamboyance of the rich; most importantly, he was really good to Kate, a young man who could make Kate happy and content.

"Joshua, does King not like this banana? It's okay, we can go to town, and you can ride in my car. I know you're from a wealthy family, and your taste must be high." Joshua was joking around, and he now knew the price of that BMW car.

When they got home, Joshua carelessly threw his bicycle onto the small lawn in front of the house, which made his parents furious; as a result, Joshua started wiping the bike with a clean towel. This mountain bike cost over twenty thousand dollars, and he would have to take good care of it from now on.

It was crazy; this mountain bike, which looked so nice, turned out to be so 'valuable.'

Watching Joshua play around with King, Eric also laughed heartily. He was now more satisfied with Qi Ping, not because of a car or anything like that. It was because of Qi Ping himself, a great young man.

A millionaire, for many Americans, is considered wealthy; and Qi Ping was clearly not just a millionaire, perhaps even a multimillionaire. But this young man, in his daily life, didn't show any signs of being a big tycoon. He didn't have the arrogance or flamboyance of the rich; most importantly, he was really good to Kate, a young man who could make Kate happy and content.

"Joshua, you and Kate have completely spoiled King. He's very smart, but he still doesn't understand some things. He can tell the difference in vegetables from our own orchard, but he doesn't know the difference in fruits. Buddy, don't ruin me; it's very inconvenient for me to go out and buy fruits. I'm a lazy guy, and I don't want to have to drive to San Diego every time to buy the best fruits. You and Kate have spoiled me, and you'll spoil King too." Qi Ping joked. Ramona also had good fruits, but some top-tier fruits were hard to find.

Kate laughed triumphantly. She worked in San Diego, a big city, and often brought back fruits. King was slowly learning that some bananas and apples were better. So sometimes he would fuss, wanting to eat the best fruits, just like he only ate vegetables from their own orchard.

"Can Winnie eat meat now?" Looking at Winnie holding a large bottle of milk, Eric, as the head of the family, was about to start carving the turkey. Winnie stared at the shiny, oily turkey with big eyes, looking quite hungry.

"I don't know if she likes turkey, but she still likes chicken. Winnie and King are the same; they can both eat meat now, but they still have some bad habits, like drinking milk." Qi Ping knew the quirks of these little ones. "East, West, North, and South are better; they're not picky eaters. I think this turkey is great, and we can finish it all."

On Thanksgiving, a must-have dish is "roast turkey," which is tender and full of wild flavor. However, not everyone likes turkey; it's more of a cultural tradition. Qi Ping knew that the free-range chickens from their orchard tasted better, and King and the others often enjoyed these delicious treats.

In fact, Qi Ping had spoiled the little ones' palates. At home, they always ate and used the best products. Although the little ones might not understand much, they knew what tasted good and what didn't, which was their most direct feeling.

Thanksgiving is very important to American families. It is a unique, ancient American holiday and a time for family gatherings, so Americans always feel a special warmth when they talk about Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving Day, the whole country is bustling with activity. People go to church for thanksgiving prayers, and parades, plays, and sports competitions are held in towns and cities. Schools and stores are closed for the holiday. Children dress up in strange costumes, paint their faces, or wear masks and go out to sing and play trumpets.

Although Joshua is only ten years old, his holiday is not spent with his family; he looks forward to going out with his friends. So after the Thanksgiving dinner, he rode his BMW bicycle out, and he had no time to chat with his family.

Joshua is just a child, and he has his own activities. As for Qi Ping, he certainly wouldn't join in the fun. Although there are many activities on Thanksgiving, there are some in the town of Ramona, and even more in San Diego, an hour's drive away. As for Los Angeles, two hours away, it's even more lively.

"Do you really not want to go out and play? I know there are many interesting performances and games. It's your first Thanksgiving in America, we can go out and take a look." Kate suggested, holding Qi Ping's hand.

"This is my first Thanksgiving in America, and I think being with family is more important. I'm not a child like Joshua; I know some things are more meaningful than just joining in the fun. For me, sitting with the family and enjoying traditional dishes like sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie is more interesting." Qi Ping spoke the truth. Although he was curious about what a genuine American Thanksgiving was like, he wasn't the type to just join in the fun.

Kate kissed Qi Ping on the cheek and smiled. She was also very happy. Taking Qi Ping out to see some of the games and activities on Thanksgiving would be interesting. But Thanksgiving is a time for family, even just chatting; although they had other opportunities, this was the most meaningful holiday, and it was better for the family to be together.

As for Joshua, a ten-year-old boy, he was at the age of loving to play, and no one required him to stay at home. Qi Ping, already in his twenties, was no longer a child; he should know some things. He was about to turn twenty-five and couldn't just think about playing games, especially with a girlfriend, he needed to be more mature.

Not only was Kate very happy, but Eric and Caroline were also very happy. For them, being together as a family was the most important thing. As for the activities outside, they were no longer suitable for them; sitting together, drinking some drinks, and chatting was great, and it didn't have to be the most lively to be the best.

Qi Ping found this conversation very interesting. Since they were all familiar, and because of his relationship with Kate, many things could be discussed. For example, some of Kate's childhood anecdotes, which Qi Ping found very interesting, and Eric and Caroline were happy to share these beautiful memories with him.

As for Kate, she sometimes blushed and screamed, especially when her mother took out the family photo album. She had her own growth album, which Qi Ping had seen. But those were mostly pretty and cute photos, while the parents' photo album contained a lot of 'black history.'

"That's very impolite, I have to say! I've always wanted to take these photos away, but I've never succeeded!" Kate tried to grab the photo album but failed. They were photos of her when she was very young, probably just after she was born. Although Kate is now a beautiful woman, a newborn baby isn't necessarily pretty.

"So I often lock the photo album because I know someone wants to steal my precious memories. She was a naughty child, not just this photo, but also a few photos of her taking a bath when she was little." Caroline explained with a smile, ignoring Kate's objections and speaking enthusiastically.

"Mom, that makes me so embarrassed!" Kate's face turned red, and she screamed.

"So you're an unreasonable child. After you turned three, I didn't take many more photos. Qi is your boyfriend; he will only think you are beautiful and cute." Caroline ignored Kate's objections and thought Kate was overthinking it.

Qi Ping proudly flipped through the photo album, and as for Kate's gritted teeth, it didn't matter. This was a very interesting Thanksgiving.

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