386 Hometown timidity
Deep canyons wind between cliffs, dense pine forests follow the Rocky Mountains to the north, intricate limestone 'holes' are hidden in the mountain streams, geothermal valleys are intermittently gushing hot spring water with swirling water between the mountains and forests, and the strange sound of steam can be heard echoing in the valleys, bison and brown bears roaming the gravel roads of the mountains, and lakes, glaciers, forests and snowfields outline the vastness of the world in the sight.
In this vast land, the sound of the wheels of the car moving forward seems so lonely, and every corner you see out the window is as beautiful as a postcard, and the endless vastness makes people look like a speck of dust, so insignificant, as if it could dissipate in the oncoming wind at any moment.
After entering Wyoming, Hugo's heartbeat began to lose its original rhythm, and he could clearly feel that this land was his hometown, which was a wonderful feeling, because it was the first time Hugo Chen had come to Cobtens. Hello), but the kind of calling, apprehension, anxiety, and calm that comes from the boiling blood are so mixed that the mouth is dry and overwhelmed. Hugo wasn't sure if it was an instinct from his body, or if it was the reaction of his soul after most of his own and Lancaster's memories had fused together, and Hugo thought it should be the latter.
Because even though Hugo knew very well that he had never been to this land, the scenery in his sight was so familiar and real that he could even picture in his mind the appearance of a little cowboy in a plaid shirt, denim pants and leather boots when he was a child, and that brown cowboy hat was held in his hand as if it were a treasure.
Suddenly, Hugo was a little afraid, afraid to see Adam Lancaster, not afraid that the father and son would quarrel again, but afraid that Adam would see through himself, and what a terrible blow it would be if Adam knew that the soul in this skin was no longer his child; At the same time, Hugo could still feel the rejection and hesitation in his soul, and he knew that Lancaster was still refusing to return to his hometown and refuse to have further contact with his father.
The fear and confusion bloomed on the tip of the tongue, and the bitterness and worry 'messed up' all the thoughts in the mind. For a moment, Hugo wanted to run away, he wanted to leave here, to leave this land, in fact, he had this opportunity, because the teammates who were glorious to death didn't know Hugo's family, and naturally they didn't know that this was Hugo's hometown, and Hugo didn't mention that he wanted to go home to visit his father, so he could continue the journey to Denver with the band.
However, Hugo forced himself to stay, he knew that avoiding could not solve the problem, and he could not escape for the rest of his life.
After spending three days in Salt Lake City, Glory Death drove to Cheyenne and then stayed in Cheyenne for two days, a cowboy city that was not so keen on street performances, but the simplicity and kindness of the residents still made the band's performance a little lively, and there were always a dozen or twenty people stopping to applaud the band, which changed dramatically.
Just before the band was about to leave Cheyenne, Hugo finally made up his mind, "Guys, let's leave again in the afternoon, okay?" My house is near here, and I need to go home. ”
Hugo's words surprised the band members, "Why didn't you say earlier, we can go together?" "Pedro is the most straightforward about 'sex', so I can take it for granted. Hugo wanted to go home, which was really normal, and there was no need to ask for the permission of the band, on the contrary, they were very willing to embark on the journey home with Hugo.
However, Neil, Fokine and Alfonso all noticed the bitterness of Hugo's words, and Hugo did not say that he wanted to go home until the moment before leaving Cheyenne, and did not reveal any words before, which shows that Hugo did not want the band members to know that this was his personal 'privacy'. However, Hugo did not lie, he could have found another excuse such as visiting friends or something, but he still told the truth, which shows that he is willing to trust the band members, just family...... The topic of family is too sensitive, and everyone will have some unspeakable secrets to a greater or lesser extent.
Neil's reaction was still the fastest, "Pepe, didn't you still clamoring to watch a rodeo yesterday?" It just so happened that Hugo went to run errands today, and we went to watch the game, so that it would not affect our schedule. Neil had actually noticed that Hugo had become more and more agitated in the past few days, and at first Neil thought that Hugo was worried that the band's performances would not attract more audiences, but now it seems that there is clearly another answer.
"Go back, we'll wait here for you to meet and then set off." Fokine simply said that since he lived upstairs from Hugo, he still heard some words more or less, but Foquin did not make any plans to speculate, it was all Hugo's family business, and he was not gossiping or curious.
Alfonso quietly pulled Pedro behind him, he saw Pedro looking at Neil and Forgin with suspicious eyes, obviously he didn't understand their polite statement, but after being pulled by Alfonso, although he was more suspicious, he still obediently closed his mouth
Hugo was amused by the cautious appearance of his teammates, and he chuckled, "It's nothing, it's just that I haven't seen my father since I left home at the age of fourteen, so I don't know what to expect, it's better for me to go back alone." If I have the chance, I'll wait for you next time, at least to make sure I don't get lost. ”
Hugo's explanation made Pedro look embarrassed for a moment, and then Pedro said "I'm sorry" generously, Hugo naturally didn't mind, "Although we haven't known each other for a long time, you don't have eyesight, we all know about it." This sentence immediately made Neil and Alfonso chuckle, and Pedro looked even more depressed.
With this little 'interlude' from his teammates, Hugo's nervous mood relaxed a little, but after getting into the taxi, that nervous feeling suddenly hit his heart again.
Lanchez is not far from Cheyenne, about eight miles away, and can be reached in fifteen minutes without traffic jams. Hugo looked out the window at the more and more familiar scenery, those mountains, trees, and clouds, as if they had not changed for more than ten years.
It's really funny to say that there are so many similarities between Hugo Chen and Lancaster, Hugo Chen left home at the age of fifteen, while Lancaster was fourteen, and then at the age of fifteen he filmed his first film "The Little Restaurant", and both of them didn't come home for ten years. At this time, it was Lancaster who embarked on the journey home, and why not Chen Hugo embarked on the journey home?
Hugo couldn't help but wonder if this was his own bus home, would the hills and woods outside the window have changed? Are the dirt roads in my hometown paved? Has the county's architecture changed? Ten years, what a long period of time, there are too many things that can change, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a vicissitudes of life, and my life has only entered the twenty-sixth year now, and this way home is so quiet, but it is so noisy.
The road goes north along the spacious pasture, and the cattle and sheep walking in the pasture are lazily basking in the sun, which should be the pasture of the Cheth family.
Before entering the town, Hugo got out of the taxi and stood at the gate of this typical western village, greedily looking at the scenery in all directions, but his steps stopped in place, and he could not even take a step. It's not that he doesn't know the way, it's that he wants to see the place clearly.
In fact, the town has changed much less than expected, and Hugo is looking for familiar buildings according to the vague memories in his mind, the police who have been beaten and faded by the wind and rain. The inspectorate is still standing at the entrance to the town, and the only police car is parked at the 'gate', but the sheriff is probably not the Jake Taylbr that Hugo remembers.
Alarm. There is an extra gas station in the vacant lot opposite the inspection bureau, which Hugo does not remember, and there are a few more bungalows in the row of vacant land in the past, which looks like a store, and the pizzeria diagonally opposite has actually become a hotel, I don't know how it was renovated.
Although some houses have been added, the whole street has not changed much, and Hugo can even sketch himself running down the street. A qiē is so strange and yet so familiar.
"Hey, young man, can I help you?" A voice came from the gas station, and Hugo turned his head to look at the gas station, where three people were gathered together, plaid shirts, denim pants, and leather boots dressed in a strong cowboy style, and they cast their eyes and whispered discussions. It's not uncommon for such a quiet town to have outsiders visiting, but the fact that they have built new gas stations and shops means that there are still a few more passers-by.
The man who came out was wearing a beer belly, wearing a detective's uniform, holding his hat in his hand, and then put it on as he walked, "Welcome to Lanches Town, are you passing by or planning to stop here?" ”
"Is there anything worth stopping in this town?" Hugo opened his mouth to ask, and the middle-aged man in front of him seemed to have some impressions in his mind, because this is a palm-sized town, and almost everyone should know some of them, but he really can't remember the other party's name, and he is used to being 'sexual' and 'confused'.
"Of course, we have a ranch experience here, and when you came in, you should have seen the Chase family's ranch, where you can experience the cowboy life. Also, if you want to go hiking, you can stay here, which is much cheaper than Cheyenne. The detective enthusiastically introduced, "Yes, I forgot to introduce myself, I'm the town's detective, Jack Taylor." ”