Chapter 1357 Big Laugh (2/2)
He could not pinpoint exactly what was wrong. It was like she was a little too honest, too simple.
The horse galloped, and Hans, the big dog, followed along merrily, wagging its tail. Li Du looked back at the dog and observed that it was very much like its owner. It was also strangely naive.
After a run of more than ten kilometers in the meadows, the blond girl turned the black horse and rounded the edge of the woods, and a herd of strong Angus cattle appeared in the grass.
In the shade of a tree, two men were leaning against the trunk, talking and laughing. Li Du's seat was taller, so he saw Hans first.
Hans looked different. He wore thin jeans and a cowboy hat hanging askew on his head. His skin was rougher than before, and a little red after being in the sun.
Hearing the sound of hooves, the two men stood up lazily. Li Du winced and tried to hide behind the girl, but he was too big to hide completely.
When Hans saw him, he laughed and said, ”Aha, Li, my brother! so you've come to find me!”
The young man next to him asked curiously, ”Is this Li? Do you mean the treasure hunter tycoon?”
”Yes, he's a treasure hunter tycoon,” Hans laughed. ”A real tough character. He's so famous in Arizona, he is the best in the state!”
The young man exclaimed, ”Wow, cool!”
The blond girl easily dismounted, took the basket from the horse's back, and said, ”Guess what's for lunch today.”
”I can't guess, but my mouth is watering because I smell the meat. There must be beef stew, right?” said Hans with a smile.
The blond girl, Barbara smiled more broadly. ”Stewed beef and potatoes. I sprinkled some rosemary on it, the same rosemary we picked from Aunt Hill's garden the other day.”
Li Du was very clumsy when he got down from the horse. The black horse did not stand quietly. It was still walking, so he was almost thrown off.
The dog ran up to Hans, its tongue lolling out. Hans poured some cold water from the canteen, and the dog drank happily.
Li Du said, ”Looks like you two have a good relationship.”
Hans laughed. ”Of course, I love Barbara, and she knows I love her…”
”I meant you and the dog,” added Li Du.
Hans laughed again. ”Go to hell!”
Li Du was relieved to see that he could smile like this, and Hans laughed very happily and easily, not as if he were a prisoner, but as if he were right at home.
The young man beckoned to Barbara and said, ”Those two must have a lot to talk about. Let's give them some time alone.”
Barbara did not want to leave and said, ”I'll listen to what they have to say.”
”You must give him privacy, Barb,” said the young man with a smile.
”Hans says there can be no secrets between the two of us. We can be completely honest with each other,” Barbara retorted.
Hans smiled and said, ”Yes, that's right. Don't leave, Barbara. Let's talk.”