Seeing this, Sophie really thought it was Crispy Noodles's doing. She hugged Crispy Noodles and said in surprise, "Could it be a treasure hunter? Raccoons can search for fire opals? I've never heard of such rumors. "
Li Du wiped his sweat and said, "Maybe. Maybe Crispy Noodles is different from other raccoons."
Sophie said matter-of-factly, "Of course he's different from other raccoons. Even if he doesn't know how to search for gems, he's still different from other raccoons."
Hearing this, Li Du was a little surprised, thinking that Sophie had discovered something.
However, she continued, "Crispy Noodles is much smarter than other raccoons. This is very different from them."
After two and a half hours, Li Du still had not finished searching the land.
One hectare was too big. Moreover, it was not just a flat surface, but a three-dimensional space. There were many crushed stones under the ground, mixed with fire opals.
Seeing his sweaty face and tired eyes, Sophie thought he was hot. She quickly brought him to the shade of a tree and helped him buy a cold drink. She also took some ice cubes and wrapped them in gauze to cool him down.
Li Du let her help him. The feeling of being taken care of by someone was great.
It was already afternoon. The two of them sat under the shade of the tree and drank their cold drinks. They had no intention of going back yet because they wanted to wait for the sun to set in the Petrified Forest Park.
There was a saying in Winslow: The Petrified Forest had two times when the colors were the most wild: sunrise and sunset. In between these two times, the raccoons would enter a light sleep.
There were artists in the Petrified Forest Park. They were either engaged in sketching, oil painting, or photography. Their works often revolved around the stones and the sun.
Sophie, Ah Meow, Ah Ow, and Crispy Noodles sat quietly under the tree. This in itself was a scenic scene.
The afternoon sunlight seeped through the gaps between the branches and leaves and shone on Sophie, making the scenery even more beautiful.
Behind them, Ah Ow suddenly shook her ears and got up. She looked at a small petrified hill to the side. Li Du followed her gaze and saw a middle-aged man walking out of the shadows with a painting in his hand.
"Hi, you two," the man took the initiative to greet them.
Li Du nodded in greeting. "Hi, buddy."
The man walked over and handed them the painting in his hand, saying, "I just passed by here and saw you, so I couldn't help but create a painting. I hope you can forgive my presumptuousness."
On the white paper was a sketch of an elegant girl in a riding outfit sitting on a rock under a tree, smiling. A lazy ocelot was on her lap, her hands were playing with a puppy, and a raccoon was snuggling beside her.
The middle-aged man's painting skills were very sharp, and even Li Du, a layman, could tell how good he was.
It was unknown how long this sketch had been drawn, but it could be seen that the author had put a lot of effort into it. Sophie's smiling eyes, the lazy and delicate look of the ocelot, and the lively and naughty puppy were all vividly on the paper.
Li Du tried hard to find him.
The drawing paper was only so big, so he couldn't find it. He could only ask, "Buddy, what about me?"
The middle-aged man smiled and pointed to the edge of the drawing paper. He pointed to a few simple lines that had been casually drawn and said, "It's here."
Li Du almost smacked the paper on his face!
He had originally admired the artist, but now he felt that he was a hooligan. F * ck, he drew this to pick up girls, and not for artistic purposes!
Sophie thanked him politely and asked, "You drew very well. Can you sell it to me?"
The artist waved his hand and said, "This was originally drawn for you, ma 'am. I should give it to you."
Sophie shook her head and smiled. "No, I'd better buy it. Hey, honey, pay up."
Li Du was more than happy to pay for the painting. Paying for the painting was different from giving it away. Sophie refused to accept the artist's gift and chose to buy the painting instead. This not only showed her love for the painting, but also showed her close relationship with Li Du.
The artist was not stupid. He obviously understood what she meant. He shrugged and said casually, "Give me one dollar. In fact, I got more out of it."
Li Du gave him a hundred-dollar bill and said, "One dollar is too little. We should respect art. This painting is worth a hundred dollars."
He did not know the artist's name, but judging from the workmanship, he was definitely a famous artist. A hundred dollars was also a big profit for them.
After handing over the painting and getting the money, the artist did not leave. He stayed and fawned over Sophie. He asked, "Are you guys here to play? Or are you gem hunters? "
The first part of the question was for Sophie, and the second part was for Li Du. Li Du was dragging his pickaxe, and his body was covered in dust and gravel. He looked like a miner.
Sophie admired the painting and did not speak. Li Du replied, "We're here to play, but we picked up a few rocks on the way. Now we want to take a break."
His words were a little unreasonable, as if he wanted to chase them away. It did not seem very polite.
But this was absolutely necessary. Even though his words were rude, the artist did not leave. He acted as if he did not hear anything and continued to babble.
"You guys are tourists? Then now you're waiting for the sunset? I have to say, you guys made the right choice. I know how beautiful the sunset is here, because I always paint here at sunrise and sunset. "
Sophie said regretfully, "Oh, I'm not interested."
"If you've seen the sunset, you'll be interested. The light changes every moment, and so does the scenery. When the light is strong, the color of the rocks will become richer and fuller. When the light — "
Sophie interrupted him and said, "Sorry, I'm not interested in your work, not the scenery."
Hearing this answer, the artist was stunned, but still insisted. "Uh, anyway, the rocks here will change according to the intensity of the sunlight. It's really beautiful."
The artist was obviously conquered by Sophie's charm. Even though he was given the cold shoulder by both Sophie and Li Du, he still did not give up. He still wanted to stay and chat with her, and it looked like he was about to pour out his love for her.
Helpless, Sophie could only give Li Du a look, carry Ah Ow, drag Ah Meow, and leave with Crispy Noodles.
The artist followed them, but the two of them were on horses. After getting on the horses, they sped up. The artist was dumbfounded …
Leaving the artist, Li Du was still fearful. "These artists are too crazy. Don't they have any rationality?"
Sophie said, "This gentleman is considered normal. Art requires this kind of stubbornness. Otherwise, it would be difficult to break away from the norm and achieve achievements that will be passed down through the ages."
They rode to a hill and waited for a while. The sun was setting in the west, and it was finally going to set …
The two of them stood on a red sandstone hill. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the rocks were as red as blood.
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