After all the luggage was carried, he leaned over and looked from the direction of the passenger seat. He saw his father and mother standing at the door of the house. Lu Ke waved his hand and said, "Then I will go over first. After checking in, I will give you Your phone number. Are you sure you don’t need me to come pick you up for the moving party on Thursday?”
"No, no, we'll go there with Tiffany and Austin." Jiang Youning waved his hands repeatedly and responded in a loud voice, and then couldn't help but warn, "Drive carefully on the road and pay attention to safety."
As he spoke, his eyes filled with warmth. Jiang Youning lowered his head in embarrassment, his voice choked in his throat.
Lu Zhengze waved to Lu Ke, indicating not to worry, and then made a gesture for Lu Ke to set off.
After releasing the handbrake, Lu Ke drove the car out of the parking space, then lowered his head again, waved to his parents to say goodbye, and then slowly drove forward, focusing on the road in front of him. .
Suddenly, a strange feeling passed through my heart. I subconsciously raised my gaze and looked at the rearview mirror. Then I saw my father and mother still standing at the door of the house. They stayed there reluctantly, staring intently. Staring at his car.
Jiang Youning leaned lightly on Lu Zhengze, raised his right hand and covered his mouth, unable to suppress his sadness and reluctance; Lu Zhengze hugged his wife with one hand, without much expression, but his eyes were always on the walking path. Above the distant figure, he just stood there in a daze.
In the rearview mirror, the two figures gradually became smaller, but they were like sunflowers, always facing the direction they left.
Inexplicably, Lu Ke also became reluctant to give up.
He withdrew his gaze and turned on the car radio. The melodious guitar strings were slowly floating in the lazy golden sunshine. John-Denver's moving voice was singing loudly, "...the road to my hometown, with me... Let me go home, back to my long-awaited homeland, West Virginia, Mother Mountain, take me home, the road to my hometown..."
Mornings in San Francisco are always peaceful, shrouded in morning mist and filled with sunshine. Amidst the gentle sea breeze, the steep coastline, majestic Golden Gate Bridge, winding coastal roads and lush mountains are full of vitality, awakening the heart. The deep attachment makes people want to wander around.
I just left and I already miss you.
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Towering redwood trees stand on both sides of the road. Their straight and straight tree trunks extend endlessly, as if the distance between the ground and the sky is vastly opened, and the clear blue sky gradually changes. It is extremely far away, and the vastness and grandeur of the world are invisibly magnified to the extreme, which more and more reflects the insignificance of human beings——
When I raised my head, my neck was almost broken, and I could barely catch a glimpse of the sky.
Slowly, Lu Ke parked the car in a parking space on the side of the road. After turning off the engine, he looked around curiously and confusedly. His eyes were filled with uncertainty and hesitation. He strongly suspected that Google Maps had pointed him in the wrong direction. I left the city of San Francisco and came to another mysterious world, just like...Alice in Wonderland.
In sight, you can see a finger-width stream gurgling along the channel next to the road. The clear and translucent water is filled with refreshing green oxygen, passing through moss, rotten wood, fallen leaves, shrubs and soil.
Wisps of sunlight penetrated the dense canopy and fell sparsely. In the light, you could see the flying dust. A majestic spider was busy preparing for its next hunt between two trees.
The sound of wheezing floated in the gentle breeze. I followed the sound, but couldn't see any movement. In a daze, I seemed to see a hare suddenly appearing, then transforming into a mad hatter, inviting people to come. People enter a dreamy wonderland.
After leaving home, Lu Ke drove for less than twenty-five minutes. Along the way, in order to follow the navigation guidance, he slowed down slightly, which delayed some time. If you are familiar with the route, you can reach it within 20 minutes at normal driving speed.
What is certain is that this is still the city of San Francisco, and it is right next to the Haight-Ashbury district, but the scenery in front of you seems to have entered a paradise, completely isolated from the noise and bustle of the city, quiet and peaceful.
After pushing the door and getting out of the car, Lu Ke noticed that there was a huge forest on the right side of the road, extending endlessly. It seemed that he should be on the mountain range next to the Haight-Ashbury area.
On the left side of the road is a row of residential living areas, independent two-story villas. The villas are separated by about 40 or 50 meters, and there are lawns and garages in the middle. But the villa stretches all the way along the road, and you can see at least ten families on the entire hillside, and maybe more.
"Hey, you're here. It's much earlier than I thought. Why, there's not a lot of luggage to move?" In the silence, a familiar greeting came. Turning your head to the left, you can see Standing at the door, Lech opened the door to the first floor, stood at the door and greeted with a smile, "I heard the engine, do you need help carrying the luggage?"
Although he asked if he needed help, Laihe's footsteps showed no sign of moving at all. For the aging Lech, the physical work was no longer enough.
Lu Ke waved his hand quickly, "No need. It's just a suitcase." He opened the car door, took down the suitcase and sports bag, and strode toward the villa in front of him, one in each hand.
The gate faces the street, with a red mailbox standing next to it. On the right is a parking garage, and on the left is a small garden. The appearance of the log-colored house complements the entire natural environment.
When you walk into the villa, you will be greeted by a large living room with spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing all the sunlight to shine through without any obstruction. The interior decoration is mainly dark gray and sea blue, which is simple and elegant. Just a living room covers an area larger than Lu Ke's entire home; with such a space, it is more than enough to hold a party of two hundred people.
But what really catches the eye is the view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Walking straight forward, walking through the hall, pushing open the glass door, a blue swimming pool came into view, extending all the way along the right hand side, about twenty-five meters, and at the end of the swimming pool was a spacious small balcony. There are four beach chairs placed; directly in front of the swimming pool, the entire San Francisco cityscape stretches out as far as the eye can see.
The villa is located on a high mountain, overlooking the entire city. The lush green on both sides outlines the vast tracts of green, which further reflects the blue of the sky and the colorfulness of the city, as well as the magnificence and majesty of the far coastline. In an instant, he felt so relaxed and happy that he couldn't help but want to open his arms and embrace the whole world, as if he only needed to tiptoe slightly to spread his wings and fly freely.
"Candlestick Park is on the right, a fifteen to twenty-minute drive; it's a little further from the city, but you can feel the prosperity of the city within thirty minutes. San Francisco is not a big city in the first place. "Leh's voice came from behind, and he also came to the balcony, admiring the scenery in front of him, "The most important thing is that this is a high-end residential area, quiet enough, and private enough. Even if the paparazzi find you The residence and they couldn’t photograph much more.”
The villa is located on a hill, with a cliff directly in front of it, cutting off all coveted sight lines; the main activity spaces are concentrated on the side away from the main street, and even if you peek in the driveway or garage, it is probably very inaccessible. reward.
"I remember that every morning, you had a training plan. This neighborhood is perfect. After all, it is not a bustling living area." Lech further explained that he had also carefully considered the rental of the apartment, and his core idea was still Ensure that Lu Ke can get a quiet preparation environment and devote himself wholeheartedly to professional competitions. "So, how do you feel?"
Lu Ke's attention was still on the wonderful scenery in front of him. His reaction was a little slow for half a beat, and then he chuckled, "Very good, very good." He retracted his gaze and looked at Laihe, "In fact, it's a little too... Okay. Are you sure I can afford this house? As far as I know, my salary shouldn't be too high."
The income of an undrafted rookie is naturally not high, with an annual salary of US$465,000, but this is pre-tax income; among the San Francisco 49ers, Lu Ke's salary is only higher than that of some players on the staff, not at all What a high-income earner.
During college, Lu Ke lived in a shared house and shared the rent with Logan Newman and Jay Fox; but before today, Lu Ke still lived with his parents. Now it has suddenly been transformed into a mansion, and the progress is really rapid.
"Only relying on the basic salary, the life of an undrafted rookie cannot be too extravagant, but you have already received sponsorship, and in addition, you also have bonuses." Lech reminded kindly, "So, you will definitely bear the responsibility for this room. Affordable, the rent is $1,600 a week.”
When he signed the contract, Lu Ke's terms included a bonus. For every game he won, the bonus was US$20,000. Obviously, the San Francisco 49ers did not expect that Lu Ke would really become the starting quarterback and really win one victory after another.
"I know that this level of consumption is still progressing a bit fast." After all, once Lu Ke starts losing, such consumption will gradually begin to become a burden. Lech has naturally thought about it carefully, "However, it is not only quiet here. , private, well-located; and also has a professional gym.”
Before he finished speaking, Laihe saw Lu Ke's eyes light up slightly, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Yes, the owner of the house has built a gym here, on the first floor near the garage. The supporting equipment is all professional, which is undoubtedly perfect for you.”
"Okay, no problem, that's right here." Lu Ke nodded crisply and agreed, then gestured to the luggage he placed at the entrance, and said with a chuckle, "Otherwise, carrying the luggage back now, it seems like Some are too troublesome.”
