Hearing Tina's words, the young men and women around Wild Horse burst into laughter. Someone whistled at the blond guy. "Jason, you're done for!"
The blond guy looked at Tina playfully and said, "I like you, chick. You're a good wild horse."
"Your mom is a wild horse too," Tina replied coldly. She opened the door of the F150 and threw her backpack in. She then sat in the passenger seat.
Mr. Li was confused. Pretty lady, did I allow you to get in?
The other girls followed Tina into the car. Mr. Li was even more confused. "My, my, my car can't fit so many people."
"It's okay, just squeeze," Tina giggled.
A girl teased, "Can two people sit in the driver's seat?"
Li Du smiled bitterly. "I'm afraid the traffic police won't allow it."
"Of course," Ilfen said. "If the traffic police allowed it, Tina would have sat on your lap long ago. Look, her butt is ready to move."
Tina smiled. "Then how about I sit on your lap now? I'll let you feel the charm of my butt. "
"Then forget it."
Tina sat in the passenger seat. She wanted to hug Ah Meow, but Ah Meow didn't give her the chance. It firmly burrowed into Li Du's arms.
Li Du could only stuff it into the seatbelt, like a mother strapping a baby to her chest.
Driving south on Highway 179, out of the city, they turned west, and soon saw a lush forest.
Tina asked, "Buddy, are you familiar with this place?"
Li Du shook his head. "No, not really."
"Then I won't ride in your car for nothing. I can be your tour guide. Look, we're looking at the Coconino National Forest." Tina pointed to the side. Under the restraint of the seatbelt, her breasts were outlined.
Mr. Li was a gentleman. He took a glance and then looked at the forest.
"The best way to explore this area is by foot, bike, or horse. There are many beautiful birds and insects in the surrounding forest …"
Li Du nodded. "I've seen the introduction of this national forest on the map. It's great."
"Where did you get the map?"
"I bought it. Five dollars."
"You're so generous. Why don't you get a free map? You can get a free map from the Sedona Forestry Bureau's visitor center. "
"That's possible? I don't know. "
"Look, I told you that I won't take your car for free. You've learned something again, haven't you?" Tina's smile was getting sweeter.
As they chatted along the way, they soon arrived at Oak Creek Village. There were two rows of wooden houses of different colors on the side of the road, as if they had arrived at Fairytale Town.
"It's really beautiful," Li Du exclaimed.
The scenery was beautiful, but his mood soon became less beautiful.
No parking was allowed in Oak Creek Village. There was a special parking lot, but it was charged. One needed a Red Rock ticket, which cost 15 dollars.
Tina took out 15 dollars to pay for the parking fee. Li Du thanked her and said, "How about I treat you guys to lunch?"
"Us?" Ilfen pointed at herself and her friends. "Apart from Tina, we have a share too?"
Mr. Li smiled and said, "Of course, but I hope you can get used to Chinese food. I'm going to make a hotpot dish."
Tina said, "Cool, I've eaten hotpot before. It's called Haidilao. It tastes great, but it's also very expensive."
Haidilao hotpot was the representative of Chinese food going out of China and into the world. It was very unyielding and still set a high price overseas, but in the end, it met its Waterloo.
This had nothing to do with Li Du. He packed his things, carried the tent, the boiler, and the food, and went to the supermarket to buy some meat and vegetables. Then they walked together to Oak Creek Canyon.
Oak Creek Canyon did not allow scattered camping. The Forest Bureau had divided the camping spots, which were all in the woods next to the road. These spots still needed to be purchased, at 18 dollars per camping spot.
A camping spot could accommodate two double tents. There were five girls in Tina's group, so one more person had to pay more according to the rules.
Tina stood with Li Du and said to the ticket counter, "We're together."
Li Du rolled his eyes, not at Tina, but at the Forest Bureau.
The local Forest Bureau really knew how to make money. They charged money for everything, which was much more ruthless than the so-called black sites in China.
But as he walked through the forest and into the camping area, he understood why they charged money.
The camping area in the canyon was not just an empty space, but also a shower and barbecue grill that could be used for free.
The camping area was on a small plateau, with a wide view. It was surrounded by beech, oak, and small pine trees, green grass, and blooming flowers. The scenery was very beautiful.
There were about 80 spots in the camping area, and all kinds of tents had been set up.
Li Du and the others found an empty space to stop. He was ready to set up camp. Tina smiled sweetly and said, "Give me the tent, we'll help you. You go and prepare lunch. We'll work together."
Li Du hesitated and said, "That's not a problem, but I want to clarify, Tina, we said we're together to save money. In fact, we'll have to split up later."
Tina laughed and said, "Of course, what do you think I am? A mature woman with unsatisfied desires? "
Li Du looked at her majestic figure. Hmm, she does look a little like a mature woman.
There was a tap in the camping area. It was said that the water was drawn from a clear stream and could be drunk directly.
After Li Du washed the pot, he lit up the alcohol stove. A stream of flame shot out and started to roast the pot.
He poured the soup into the pot, cut some onions, ginger, and garlic, and added a large amount of pepper and chili. Soon, as the soup boiled, a numbing and spicy aroma filled the air.
The five girls seemed to be used to camping, and they were very good at setting up tents. When the pot was boiling, three tents were set up.
Li Du asked Ilfen, who was walking over, "Only two tents? What about the five of you? "
"Let Tina sleep at your place. Isn't that enough for the four of us?"
Li Du could tell that Ilfen was joking, so he said, "Since you guys are so kind, I won't stand on ceremony. Don't close the tent door, I'll visit later in the night."
Ilfen licked her lips and asked expectantly, "You can handle five of us?"
The other girls looked at him with interest. This time, Li Du couldn't laugh anymore. "Uh, okay, you win, girl. I'm actually an ascetic. Come, wash your hands and prepare to eat."
The girls didn't continue to tease him. They cheered and took their bowls and utensils and sat around him.
Li Du put the sliced beef and mutton into the pot. After a few seconds, he said, "Quick, you can eat now."
"Is it cooked?"
"Of course, it's very easy to cook." He mixed peanut butter and chives together, and gestured for everyone to dip in.
After eating the beef and mutton, he added some vegetables: potato chips, lettuce, cabbage, cabbage, broccoli, and so on.
Green, blue, white, yellow — all sorts of vegetables boiled in the red pot, adding a refreshing aroma to the spicy aroma.
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