Billings is located in southern Montana. It has a population of over 100,000 and is the largest city in Montana. Li Han arrived in Billings at noon and it took a little longer than expected.
It was almost 11:30 when we arrived at the hotel and put away our luggage. The little ones who had been playing so excitedly were now tired. Li Han arranged the room and called Lingna and Mrs. Augustus respectively to tell them that he
Having arrived, he returned to the room, smiled and rubbed a few little ones. "You are tired. Let's rest for a while. Dad will help you order food."
"Um."
Dudu hugged Li Han for a while. She was really tired from the car ride all the way. Zhang Xiuying packed and returned her luggage, and when she saw Li Han coming in and about to go out, she said, "Why don't you take a break? You've been driving for five or six hours."
"Mom, it's okay. It's getting late. I'll go talk to the restaurant."
Li Han just noticed that there is a Chinese restaurant next to the hotel. Maybe this is the reason why Jennifer chose the room here. The hotel is not big, just an ordinary hotel. Fortunately, there is a Chinese restaurant next to it. "Wait a minute, okay?
Mrs. Gus comes over and invites me to a meal."
Zhang Xiuying said that her granddaughter has been tutored for several days and has not eaten a single meal, which is unreasonable. "I just called and Mrs. Augustus is having dinner. I have already agreed to treat her tonight."
"That's okay, it seems a bit too rushed at noon." Zhang Xiuying nodded. "That's right, Mom, you take a rest and I'll go down below to order. Okay, I'll come up and call you."
Li Han left the hotel and went to a nearby Chinese restaurant. There are too many Chinese restaurants in Montana, but there is not one in Mising Town yet, and even in Buton Town, there may not be one. "Boss, where are you from?
"Li Han chatted with the boss for a while and asked with a smile.
"Fukuoka, young man, are you coming to Billings for a trip? This season is not very good." When meeting people from China, the boss was happy to say a few words.
"I'm from Shaanxi Province. I've been coming to the United States for several years." Li Han took the menu and ordered a few items, and said to the boss with a smile. "The emphasis is on taste."
"Don't worry, I brought this skill from my hometown. Has the young man got a green card?" the chef next to him asked with a smile. It turns out that the chef, the boss, and a few waiters are all one family. "I just got it last year." "Okay."
Ah, young man. It’s hard to get a green card these days.” Except for the owner, who has a green card, no one else in this store has applied yet.
No wonder Li Han was surprised to see young Li Han having such a green card. Li Han smiled. This was also luck. Thanks to Old Tom, Ronald and Marbury for their help.
Li Han chatted with the boss for a while. The boys next to him were the boss's sons. They were now studying in a public high school. They had just come back from playing for a while during the holidays. The winter was too cold for a few kids who grew up in the south.
, some are not used to it. "Shaanxi Province loves to eat noodles. I will try our seafood noodles later. It tastes pretty good. Unfortunately, this is not Los Angeles. The seafood there is not only cheap, but also relatively fresh."
Li Han nodded. "The boss has stayed in Los Angeles before." "I have stayed there for a few years. To be honest, our generation came to the United States in a wrong way. Fortunately, we worked harder and finally got an identity, and my son and wife accepted it." However, although life here in Montana is not as good as in Los Angeles, the situation here is worse than that in Los Angeles."
This is also because the population here is relatively small and the competition is small. The cost of living is relatively much lower. Compared with one person who has enough to eat and the whole family is not hungry, and now one family, I always think differently. "We have been chatting for so long, but I haven't asked your name yet." "Haha."
.You are too polite, so my surname is Li, Muzi Li."
"Hey, we are still a family." The boss clapped his hands and said happily. Li Han did not expect that the boss's surname was also Li, so they were from the same family. Now the two of them talked more casually.
It is not easy to meet someone who speaks Chinese abroad, especially in a place like Montana, let alone a compatriot with the same last name. The conversation lasted for half an hour, and the food Li Han ordered was almost ready. Li Han returned to the hotel,
After calling everyone to come down for dinner, Dudu and Baobao saw a shop with Chinese characters on it.
The two little guys were quite curious. Dudu had never eaten pig trotters, duck necks and the like. The boss also had braised pork, so Li Hanrang cut up two large pig trotters, plus some duck necks and chicken feet.
Seafood noodles, three dishes and one soup, plus some braised pork. Li Han called the boss to eat some together and drink some wine. "Okay, wait while I cut the beef."
A platter of braised meat, donkey meat, venison, and beef was given. "There is nothing good, but the donkey meat is not bad." The boss cut the vegetables, clapped his hands, and moved a chair over with a smile.
Zhang Xiuying chatted with the boss for a while, taking care of a few children, and had no time to talk. Li Han and Boss Li drank wine, ate braised pork, and chatted.
Both of them were in a good mood. It was nice to be able to drink wine abroad, talk about things in their hometown, and talk about life in the United States from time to time. When paying the bill, Boss Li was surprised that he undercounted the drink price, and Li Han was embarrassed to make trouble.
"I'll treat you if you have time tomorrow." "Okay, let's have a drink tomorrow if nothing happens."
Li Han is a good person. On the way back to the hotel, his mother said, "He is a good person." Back at the hotel, Li Han packed his luggage, ballet clothes, etc.
Li Han received a call from Ling Na on the way. Jennifer and Ling Na arrived. "You guys take a break. The competition is at three o'clock in the afternoon. Let's go back and familiarize ourselves with the venue."
The hotel is not far from the competition venue. Mrs. Augustus is waiting at the door. Unfortunately, only contestants can enter. Li Han can only wait for Dudu and the baby outside.
At 2:30, Li Han and his mother, Maria, Tiffany, Howell and Jennifer, and Lingna accompanied Dudu and the baby into the arena. The Dudu competition was around 5:00, the baby was around 4:30, and
Time. "What's wrong, it's okay, Pandora, don't be nervous." Jennifer held Dudu's little hand, Dudu wrinkled her little face, and touched her belly.
"Mom, I want to poop." Dudu blinked his big eyes. "Haha, okay, mom will take you there." Jennifer and Li Han said and took Dudu to the bathroom.
"The baby needs to go to the bathroom. There will be a game soon?"
Li Han touched the baby's little head. Compared with Dudu, who didn't know what nervousness was, the baby was different. The little guy's little body was straight. "Yeah."
"Mom, let me take the baby to the bathroom first."
There was still a long time left in the game. Li Han stood outside the bathroom and waited for a long time. Dudu pooped out, but the baby hadn't come out yet. "Dudu, go help daddy see if baby sister is okay?"
"Um."
Dudu ran in and took the baby out after a while. "Baby sister is fine, Dudu is not afraid." Dudu comforted the nervous baby. "Yes."
Fortunately, Dudu, mother and Li Han comforted and soothed her, and the little black bear and Qiuqiu were playing and amusing. The baby finally felt better and was no longer the same as before.
The competition in the children's category is relatively more relaxed. The baby comes on stage, and Dudu and Maria stand on the side to encourage. It doesn't even matter that Dudu comes to the stage with the baby.
Montana has its own ballet company in Bozeman. Relatively speaking, the ballet in Billings is weaker. But after all, it is the largest city, and competitions in this kind of children's category consider more external things. Most professional competitions will
In Bozeman, it is also common to directly join the Montana Ballet Company if someone is chosen.
"Come on, baby sister."
Dudu and Maria are two little people. They are not too far away. "Baby Li, you can start now." "Okay." The talent show competition does not occupy many points, only one point is relatively ten points for the ballet performance, which seems very small, but it is talent.
Performances can increase the judges' favor, which can be regarded as a small score but of great use.
The baby's saxophone playing was pretty good, but relatively not outstanding, but as the ball came on the stage, the whole competition stage became lively.
Especially when the baby danced a simple ballet, Qiuqiu wore a small ballet suit and danced along, making the whole audience happy. Many people saw the big mouse dancing for the first time, especially in the middle of the dance, Qiuqiu was completely
When dizzy, the baby chases the ball with great energy, as if performing a ballet.
Applause rang out. The baby's talent show was over and the official competition began. The baby danced pretty well with no mistakes, but compared to the previous child, it was a little worse.
When the baby came down, Dudu and Maria pulled him off the stage. "The baby dances well. It's great." Li Han praised, the baby nodded in agreement, and the little girl was very happy.
The score was better than expected. Mrs. August felt that the judges were a little partial. Not to mention the perfect score for talent, the ballet score was at least 0.5 points higher. The baby got a total score of 8.5 points, which is considered superior. It just ended
Ranked third among six children.
When Dudu came on stage, he even brought Little Heihei and Qiuqiu along with him. The performance was even more amusing, and then the violin performance was very brilliant. Li Han and Jennifer kept applauding, feeling a little proud in their hearts. Dudu's performance was so grand.
The ballet performance was perfect, with full marks for talent. The ballet performance received a good score of nine points. The twelve children ranked second. There is no way for an eight-year-old girl to dance so well. The ballet score was the highest in the audience at nine point seven.
Even Mrs. Augustus has to give ten points. She is a complete ballet genius.
Li Han even saw that two judges even gave full marks. Not only that, but the Montana Ballet also extended an invitation. Dudu had not studied for a long time, and originally Mrs. August expected that Dudu would be in the top ten at his age.
Very good results, who would have thought that we would be ranked second at this time.
Even the young ballet prodigy was surprised. After Dudu danced, he dragged the little black bear and Qiuqiu off the stage. The little black bear made the audience laugh.
"Sister Pandora is so amazing."
Maria looked at Dudu with envy.
The same goes for the baby. Sister Dudu dances very well.
Jennifer hugged Dudu and kissed her. "Pandora danced really well." "But she's not as good as the little sister." Dudu's score came out quickly, and the little girl pouted because she didn't get the first place.
."Dudu is still young. When we grow up, we will definitely dance better than the little sister just now."
"Um."
Afterwards, the competition was less frequent until another eight-year-old girl appeared. "It's so perfect." Mrs. Augustus's eyes were shining brightly as she stared at the little girl on the stage.
But the talent show was a bit poor, otherwise it would have definitely surpassed the eight-year-old prodigy. Dudu won third place, and Baobao won the best talent award.
Both little guys won the prize. Li Han's family was very happy and took photos as souvenirs. Jennifer made a reservation at a restaurant and invited Mrs. August to have dinner.
