Chapter 2201: After Being Drunk, You Know How Strong the Wine Is; After Being in Love, You Know How Deep the Feelings Are (Part 1)

“This season, something doesn’t seem right,” said Xiao Zhijie, who was driving a Yajun, after officially entering Napa Valley and looking at the vast and uniform vineyards on both sides of the road.

"This is not the most beautiful time for the vineyards, so it is the time when there are fewest tourists, so it is a good time for wine tasting,"

"Okay, okay, close the awning," Feng Yiping said, touching his arm.

January in Northern California is really not warm.

Speaking of which, Napa Valley is even more north of San Francisco. Although the mountains on both sides block the cold air flow, it’s not the time to drive a convertible and have fun.

Otherwise, why would so many people in Silicon Valley run south?

"Let's change cars," Wang Changning said, looking at several tall Saban cars in the convoy behind.

"Change it, let's change it," Xiao Zhijie had no objection.

If you can’t open a convertible, what’s the point of driving it?

Feng Yiping raised his hand to signal, and several cars pulled over.

Xiao Zhijie and Wang Changning walked down the roadbed curiously to see the vineyards on the roadside.

"Is this a new bud?" There are green buds sprouting on the grapevine that looks like a dry vine.

"Yes, they will keep growing. Later, workers will cut off the branches that grow downward to ensure that all branches grow upward," Feng Yiping still knows a little bit.

"Is it to control the yield of grapes and improve their quality, just like we prune fruit trees?" Xiao Zhijie said.

"Yes, and thus improve the quality of the wine,"

Some things in agriculture are indeed similar.

"How old is this tree? Is it older than us?" Wang Changning asked.

"I don't know, maybe," Feng Yiping couldn't answer. "I only know that grapevines can live for a long time. As long as the growing environment is suitable, they will keep growing. It seems that there are more than a hundred grapevines growing in the world. The year’s vines are bearing fruit,”

"However, there are very few. On the one hand, there are pests and diseases. On the other hand, the yield is reduced and it is not cost-effective to grow."

"Would the quality of wine made from grapes from old vines be better?" Wang Changning asked.

"There is a saying that old vines are known for producing grapes that make good wine, but we certainly can't taste the difference,"

"Besides, such old vines are usually found in old world wine countries, that is, in New World wine countries such as Europe and the United States. It is difficult to have such old grape vines,"

"If nothing else, California is a bit like our Greater Khingan Mountains. There are always forest fires,"

"Look, Napa Valley is surrounded by mountains on both sides," Feng Yiping said, pointing to the mountains behind the vineyards. "These mountains make Napa Valley what it is."

"They block the cold air flow and rain, allowing for sufficient sunshine and a large temperature difference between day and night, thereby producing unique-tasting grapes. However, these mountains also make it more difficult to fight wildfires,"

"When a fire comes, all the old vines and new vines turn into ashes,"

"Besides, how old is the history of the United States? The development time in these places is even shorter,"

"You said, we won't encounter a mountain fire today, right?" Xiao Zhijie looked around, "I said, why are some mountains so bare?"

"Then let's go back and buy lottery tickets. We will definitely win the big prize." Feng Yiping patted him. "What are you thinking about? Let's just relax and drink today."

"That's right, if you are still worried about this problem when you are with Yiping, don't worry and have a drink." Wang Changning rolled up his sleeves, quite ready for a big fight.

It's not just Feng Yiping. After they got married, they also enjoyed the chance of the three of them taking a vacation together, leaving behind his wife and work.

"Um," Xiao Zhijie pulled Feng Yiping before getting in the car, "just the three of us?"

"Yes, my two cousins ​​have to check their ID cards when they come here. Jingping took them around the city today,"

"Oh, so are Ma Ling and his family. They are mainly at home today."

"I'm not talking about them," Xiao Zhijie said, "I'm talking about, didn't you ask anyone to wait for us here?"

"Hey, you are so popular in Hollywood. It's a rare time for us to come here. Why don't you prepare two beautiful Hollywood stars to accompany us for a stroll?"

This guy!

"Haha," Feng Yiping laughed, "I really don't have any plans here, but I do have that plan when I go to Los Angeles in the next two days."

"But, do you really dare to do such a thing?"

"What are you afraid of?" Xiao Zhijie looked very arrogant.

"I said, you are not qualified as a host. You don't need us to remind you before you do anything. For example, today, you should make arrangements in advance,"

"You heard him bragging?" Wang Changning exposed him without hesitation, "Do you know what Qiu Ling's favorite fruit is?"

"Could it be Papaya?" Feng Yiping said.

Wang Changning laughed, Xiao Zhijie was angry.

"Haha, her favorite thing to buy is durian,"

"So that's it. Mr. Xiao is really keeping up with the times. When he was still in his early days, he could only kneel on the washboard. Now that he is prosperous, he can kneel on the expensive durian. It's gratifying, gratifying," Feng Yiping laughed.

"I have nothing to say to you two. I'll meet Zhenzhang in front of the bar later," Xiao Zhijie was so angry.

"But, are you sure you can drink better than the two of us on your own?"

…………

"Why does this look a bit like our school?" This was Cheng Cheng and Yang Yang's first impression when they arrived at the NEXTDOOR campus.

Most of the people they saw were young people dressed casually and not very well groomed. They were either carrying backpacks and rushing to nowhere, or holding a computer and sitting on a bench, or simply sitting on the lawn.

Some were in a daze, as if the computer was just a decoration, and some seemed to be really working, concentrating on writing code.

In other words, they were more casual than their classmates.

At least, in their school, people wearing slippers were rare. Here, he had already seen several of them.

Over there, there were people walking a dog. They were not the employees here.

At the table next to them, several people were holding a cup and drinking greedily.

What they had in common was that they all had dark circles under their eyes that could rival our national treasures.

They were also familiar with this situation. Wasn't it the same as those classmates who stayed up all night playing games in Internet cafes?

"Watch out," Huang Qinping pulled Chengcheng, who was looking around, and several guys passed by them on skateboards.

"Oh, thank you," Chengcheng was a little surprised.

"I think the biggest difference between this place and your school is that most of these inconspicuous guys are from the top universities in the United States and even the world," Huang Qinping let go of her hand.

These words hurt the two men a little.

Rongrong and Huang Qinping's schools are both pretty good, but the schools they attended are not top universities in China.

"Are all these studying computer science?" Rongrong asked those people.

"Some of the people in the business department don't have a computer foundation, but the vast majority of them are," Huang Jingping said.

They walked inside, first the NEXTDOOR building that they were relatively unfamiliar with and had never come into contact with, and then the office buildings of Facebook and YouTube that they were familiar with.

Although the floors are not high, they have a large area, a good environment, and complete supporting facilities.

When she was touring Facebook with others, she saw the game rooms, the lounges, and the relaxed office environment, and even Rongrong's eyes lit up.

"I want to work here," Cheng Cheng sat comfortably on a sofa in the game room.

"Then you have to be qualified to work here," Huang Qinping said another truth that made him immediately wilted.

She was not usually so unsociable.

But, to be honest, she was also a little tempted by such a working environment.

But given the major she studied, her job was destined to have nothing to do with such a company.

That's why she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

"Don't listen to her," Huang Jingping pulled her sister, "You are still so young, you have time to learn anything,"

But she also doubted that even if these two guys were qualified as engineers, they would be able to endure the loneliness and hardship of such work in the future.

Downstairs of Feng Yiping's office building, Wu Qian had already been waiting at the door, "This is the office area of ​​​​General Manager Feng's assistant,"

"Wow, Brother Ping has so many assistants?" Looking at the more than ten tables, Cheng Cheng and the others were stunned.

"You should think about how much work he has to deal with," Huang Qinping said.

In fact, she was also a little surprised to see this lineup.

In the United States, where the salary is so high, there are so many assistants, which is enough to show how much he has to worry about.

"Yes, we all have division of labor. Basically, one person corresponds to a piece of work, and these jobs, in the end, there are many problems, which need to be decided and considered by General Manager Feng," Wu Qian introduced them in the elevator.

"This is where General Manager Feng usually works in the park," she said when she reached the top floor.

This time, Chengcheng and the others didn't say anything.

After all, compared with the top-floor mansions of his cousin in China, the area here is much smaller.

The decoration style is also the simple style they are familiar with, but the lounge with lazy sofas and fitness balls is a bit interesting.

Huang Qinping turned around and found a secret door with the same color as the wall, "Is there a bedroom?"

"Sometimes he will take a nap at noon and sometimes in the evening," Huang Jingping walked in.

Take a nap, isn't there such a good sofa outside, Huang Qinping thought.

Oh, he is not an ordinary person. Even if he wants to take a nap, he can't just stay on the sofa.

"Sometimes when we are not here, he is too lazy to go home and just stays here overnight," Huang Jingping arranged the pillows and looked at the clothes in the closet, which included a few white and blue shirts and khaki casual pants.

"It's the change of seasons. The clothes here should be changed,"

Because of some reasons she knows and tacit understanding, she rarely comes here.

"Okay," Wu Qian replied.

For well-known reasons, this place was professionally and thoroughly cleaned last night.

Even Sherlock Holmes, or the most powerful trace expert at present, can't see any clues.

"The chair is good," Huang Qinping turned around in Feng Yiping's chair and saw a high-definition digital photo frame on the desk, which displayed some photos of Amanda and her sister in a loop.

Looks like it's normal?

…………

Ma Ling didn't go to the company today.

When her parents come over, she has to accompany them for at least one day. Of course, the main thing is to keep an eye on Annie.

She also knew that her sister and Huang Jingping's sister had established contact by accident.

So it would be best if they didn't have the opportunity to continue contacting each other during the few days in Silicon Valley.

Otherwise, as their relationship got closer, when they were familiar and trusted enough to tell each other their secrets, some things would be difficult to hide.

If that happened, it would be fine on her side, but it would be more troublesome on Huang's side.

And Huang's trouble was Ping's trouble.

They all finished breakfast, and Annie finally got up sleepily, "What's there to eat?"

"We're all in the restaurant. What do you want to do today? Or, let's go shopping in the city?"

"Swipe your card?"

"No problem," as long as you don't run hard.

"Then I'll give you this honor," Annie said.

She couldn't resist the temptation of shopping, and she could even forget about Kerry.

…………

Huang Jingping had already brought her four younger brothers and sisters to Fisherman's Wharf.

The three Mei siblings and Amanda were taking photos, while Huang Jingping and her sister were standing by the railing, watching the seagulls standing on the pillars next to them and stretching their wings, and watching the seals huddled together on the wooden board below.

"Qinping, are you worried about something?" Huang Jingping asked.

"Sister, tell me, brother-in-law, are there other people?"

The seagull next to them screamed and flew away in a panic.