Tucson was the second largest city in Arizona. It was located in the Sonoran Desert, full of undulating sand dunes and clusters of cacti.
Li Du had been here once to sell old photographs to a history professor at the University of Arizona.
The last time he had been here was spring, and now it was autumn. Two different seasons, two different sceneries.
Tucson was now brightly lit, and everywhere was a breathtaking golden color.
When they arrived at the city, it was already afternoon. The sun in the southwestern United States was much better than the sun in Phoenix. The sand dunes were golden and beautiful, but once they got out of the car, it was not a good feeling to be in the heat.
They drove down from the east side of exit 258 on the I-10 interstate. Tucson was the center of the city.
"Head northeast, buddy," Hans instructed Big Quinn. "It's only about a mile before we reach the campus of the University of Arizona. We'll have dinner there and stay there."
Big Quinn looked at Li Du. "Boss, do you want to look at the storage unit tonight?"
Li Du yawned and said, "No, I'm too tired. We'll rest tonight. We'll talk about the storage unit tomorrow. There's still time."
The truck drove onto 4th-Ave Road, the main street of the university town. There were many small restaurants, bars, and interesting shops.
The college students were either in pairs or groups of three or five. Li Du could feel their youthfulness through the window as they walked on the street.
"I'm so envious of these young people."
Hans looked at him and said, "Hey, buddy, are you here to provoke me? You make it sound like you're not a young man. "
Li Du was stunned. "Oh, right, I'm also a college student. D * mn, I forgot."
First, they had to find a place to stay. Hans asked, "Do you still want to camp? We can eat here and then go to the Cactus View Loop. It's eight miles long and is open to cars. There are various picnic areas, viewing spots, and camping areas. "
Li Du waved his hand and said, "Let's find a place to rest today. Look, my three kids are exhausted."
Ah Ow, Ah Meow, and the others did not move. The space in the truck was too small for them to move.
Animals that did not exercise for a long time in an enclosed space would also feel tired. This was a kind of mental fatigue, which was more uncomfortable than physical fatigue.
The prices of accommodation in Tucson varied greatly. The prices were lower in the summer and autumn because the temperature was high at this time, so not many people were willing to come here.
Hans contacted a modern hotel near the desert, where they could stay under the stars and next to a cactus. The hotel offered free coffee and waffles in the morning, as well as movies on the big screen.
There was a sandy square at the entrance of the hotel, where barbecues were allowed. In addition, the hotel also had a large open kitchen. You could use it after paying and cook for yourself.
Therefore, Li Du decided to cook for himself. If he were to eat Western food and constantly change the environment, he would not be able to get used to it.
After Godzilla and Big Quinn got out of the car, they went to buy a bunch of Absolut hot dogs, which Li Du had eaten the last time he was in Tucson. The buns were wrapped with bacon, and the middle was layered with tomato sauce, beans, crushed cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, and so on.
The hot dogs needed to be heated, so they borrowed a grill from the hotel. The two men happily grilled the hot dogs.
The square in front of the hotel was open to the public. Because of the good environment nearby, many people would come to have a barbecue party in the evening when they got off work.
When Li Du and the others arrived, there were already dozens of people waiting in the square. The square was divided into different areas using lime water, some big and some small.
Li Du was puzzled and asked, "What's going on here? Why are they divided into areas? "
Hans said, "The people of Tucson are very tough. There used to be small-scale conflicts here with Mexico. The state police and militia are not reliable. People rely more on themselves, so they have developed a brave and martial culture."
Li Du had already guessed what Hans meant. "This kind of culture is reflected in daily life. Is it that people fight for territory? Is the grid delineating the territory for the user? "
Hans snapped his fingers. "That's right, that's it. You still don't know that people die at storage auctions here in Tucson every year. "
"Huh?"
"The competition is cruel, brother," Hans said lazily. "We like to quarrel with our mouths in the central part of the country. Here, people try not to talk when they can. They prefer to fight."
Li Du said, "Then we have to be careful."
Lu Guan straightened his neck and said, "What are you afraid of? These barbarians in Tucson only know how to bully the weak. You can't show fear. You have to be tougher than them! "
Hans nodded. "You're right. Have you been here before?"
Lu Guan said, "Yes, a good friend of mine encountered trouble here. There were twenty people on the other side, and he was alone. But when the conflict happened, he was not afraid. Instead, he was tougher!"
Li Du said in admiration, "What a tough guy. Then did his tough attitude scare the other side away?"
"No, he was beaten until he was disabled."
Li Du was speechless. He looked at him and said, "Are you kidding me?"
Lu Guan said, "Of course not. Although he was beaten, he was disabled as a tough guy. He is considered a tough guy disabled."
"Bullsh * t!" Li Du gave him the middle finger.
They did not have to be afraid. With the two fierce beasts, Godzilla and Big Quinn, and Li Du also brought the ocelot and raccoon, they looked like the big shots in Mexico.
Nowadays, the big shots not only liked to bring thugs, but also wild beasts. The ocelot could barely be considered a wild beast.
When they arrived at the square, they chose a relatively spacious area with a faucet next to it. This way, it would be easier to cook and clean up.
Godzilla and Big Quinn were busy grilling hot dogs, while Li Du had a drink and rested. He asked Godzilla to help him boil a pot of hot water on the stove and prepare to eat noodles.
As the sun set, the square became more and more crowded.
No one came near them. Godzilla and Big Quinn had been busy in front of the stove for the whole afternoon. The weather was hot, and the charcoal fire was hot. They took off their coats and were bare-chested, looking very fierce.
Seeing this, Hans laughed and said, "This time at the auction, we will definitely be very relaxed. I bet that not many people will dare to provoke us."
Li Du looked at his proud look and warned him, "Don't go and provoke people. Harmony makes money. We are here to make a fortune, not to cause trouble!"
When it was a little later, a few SUVs painted in camouflage colors drove over. When the cars stopped, a group of burly soldiers got out of the cars and walked toward them with beer barrels and a stove.
These soldiers walked nearby and occupied the empty space. A black soldier looked at them coldly and asked, "Who allowed you to be here?"
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