659 Daughter arrives
After Paul hung up the phone, he sat in the passenger seat and stared blankly for a while. Renly didn't understand why, "Paul, are you okay?"？”
“Yes, yes, I'm okay." Paul nodded casually, his words were slurred, and every muscle in his body was interpreting: There was something wrong with the phone call just now, "I, uh, give me the car keys, I need to go to the airport. Let’s go.” After saying that, Paul froze on the spot again, his eyes were in a trance, and his expression couldn’t be said to be joy or nervousness, he was just stunned..
“Paul? "Renly had to shake Paul's shoulders and asked worriedly, "What's going on?？”
“Uh, Meadow is here." Paul just murmured, then raised his head and looked at Renly, "I mean, Meadow is already in Los Angeles now. She was supposed to come over next week and settle down in Los Angeles. But , she advanced her schedule a week in order to participate in a volunteer activity, and she is at the airport now." Paul repeated these words somewhat mechanically, but as he spoke, he finally came back to his senses, feeling excited and excited. Uneasy, he kept shaking his palms, "Jesus Christ, Renly, she is here! The voice began to tremble slightly, "But, what should I do?" what should I do？”
Meadow Ryan, Paul's daughter.
“Paul. Now that Meadow has arrived in Los Angeles, it is natural to give her a warm welcome." Renly smiled brightly, "Then the first step is to pick her up at the airport..”
“Pick up at the airport, yes, pick up at the airport! Paul started looking around, "Key?" Where is the key? "Paul had completely forgotten that they were sitting in the car at this time.
“Let me drive." Renly glanced at Paul and complained with a smile, "I'm worried that if you drive the car on Venice Beach, you and Meadow are fine, and the car will suffer." Paul then realized. Come, he drank today, and drank a lot. It is really inappropriate to drive now..
Paul laughed stupidly, sat in the passenger seat, and began to worry about himself, "This state is really... tell me, should I change a set of clothes? Meadow will definitely not like me with all these clothes on me. Does my breath sound heavy when I speak now? Do you want to buy a bottle of breath freshener? Mei Duo has arrived at the airport now. It will definitely take a long time. What should I do if she comes here alone? , Jesus Christ, a stranger in this place, she should have told me before the plane took off, Rebecca didn’t even say a word, really……”
Renly had never seen Paul be so "talkative". He was restless and chatty. He didn't need to talk to him at all. He asked and answered questions by himself and talked happily. Such Paul was a bit childish, but he also Showing the posture of a father, showing different images in a contradictory yet harmonious manner.
“Whether it's "Fast and Furious" or "Edge of Tomorrow", all the disturbances are put aside for the time being. Now, Paul is not an actor, he is just a father, an ordinary father..
There was no traffic jam along the way, and the road conditions were smooth. In just twenty-five minutes, the two of them arrived at the airport smoothly. Paul called to inquire about Meadow's airline, and then followed the instructions. The two of them arrived at the terminal where Meadow landed. Renly temporarily He parked the car on the side of the road, put Paul down, and watched Paul enter the arrival hall, looking for Meadow. Then Renly slowly drove to the temporary parking area next to the terminal building, waiting for the father and daughter. the appearance of.
Renly originally thought that Paul and Meadow finally met in the United States, and the two of them would need some private space to communicate. Unexpectedly, in just five minutes, Paul and Meadow could be seen in front of him. Walked straight over one after another.
Paul was holding a suitcase in his right hand and carrying a mountaineering luggage bag on his shoulder. He was walking in front of him in a dull and silent manner. Meadow was holding a sports bag in his hand and was walking diagonally behind with cautious steps. There was about a gap between the two people. Two steps away, slightly apart, a strange and stiff air surged between them..
Renly was stunned for a moment, but then he came to his senses. If he remembered correctly, was Meadow thirteen or fourteen years old this year? It is the rebellious period of teenagers. They gradually have their own sense of independence. Their thoughts about family, society, parents, and the future are in a stage of drastic changes..
Meadow has lived in Hawaii since she was a child, and Paul has lived in Los Angeles. The number of times the two have met is too limited. Let alone understanding, they are even strangers to each other. Perhaps, as a child, the daughter had a blind attachment to her father. Attachment and adoration, but by adolescence these feelings evaporate.
The awkward atmosphere between the two people is not unusual..
Paul saw Renly standing next to the car door, scratched his head, and said in a jerky tone, "Meadow, this is Renly." The dry words ended like this..
Renly raised his hand and put it next to his eyebrows, made a simple greeting gesture, and said with a smile, "Renly Hall.”
“Yes, I know." Mei Duo looked like a shy little girl. Her figure was a bit slender while she was having her stripping. She was dressed casually in a vest and denim shorts. Her long dark brown hair was hanging down. She was standing in the strong wind of the airport. Her eyes were a little curious, but also a little bit aloof, as she secretly looked at Renly..
“Meadow- Ryan." She slowed down for a moment, and under Renly's gaze, she took the initiative to introduce herself. As if to make up for her rudeness, she added, "I've seen 'The Fast and the Furious/ Love 5', you also appeared in it.”
“Then I would recommend you to watch 'Crazy Love', that movie is more suitable for showing my charm." Renly's straightforward words were spoken in a self-ridiculing way, which made the corners of Meadow's mouth curl up slightly. "Please forgive my unexpected visit. We were attending a party just now and Paul saved me. So, I thought, at least I could be the driver for once to express my gratitude. I hope my appearance will not cause any trouble.".”
“Party? "Mei Duo tilted her body slightly and glanced at Paul. Then she saw the shy smile on Paul's face, and the corners of her mouth raised a little more. "This explains the smell of alcohol on his body..”
“Trust me, you will get used to it gradually. This is Los Angeles, not Honolulu." Renly's words seemed to be teasing the fact that there are quite a lot of residents in Los Angeles who get drunk during the day, compared to the resort-style Honolulu. A lot more wild, which made Mei Duo's eyes light up slightly, and she couldn't hide her anticipation. It can be seen that the reason why Mei Duo came to Los Angeles was because she wanted to come to a big city and make a living. After all, youth has just begun..
Then Renly added, "But fortunately, you chose Los Angeles. At least, you can surf and sunbathe here. Although it is not Honolulu, it is not New York either." He complained just now, and then praised it. ? Such a rhythm made Mei Duo's brain unable to keep up with the speed, and then she burst into laughter..
“I'm a little confused. Do you like Los Angeles? "Mei Duo became a little bolder, looked at Paul, and after getting a look of approval, he took the initiative to say.
“I like Los Angeles, of course." Renly's answer was crisp and clear, without any hesitation..
But such an answer made Meadow stunned, "What about New York?"？”
“I love New York, and at the same time, I also hate New York." Renly's answer seemed meaningful. What is the difference between "like" and "love"? It can generally be understood as the intensity of emotion. If you like a city, then you just like it. That's all, but I don't want to stay; only the hot emotions of love and hate can become a bond deep in the soul..
Meadow seemed to understand. She had never experienced such complex emotions in her life. She didn't even understand what such contradictory words meant. Then she saw Renly showing a big smile. "You can ask Paul. If you have the opportunity, you are welcome to come to New York as a guest..”
Paul felt Renly's narrow gaze, and the embarrassing memories of this time last year in New York came to mind again. Then Paul felt the questioning gaze from Meadow, and he nodded quickly, "No problem. As long as you are willing, We can go to New York for a while at any time." After finishing speaking, the words stopped again. In front of his daughter, Paul was a little at a loss, but he wanted to express his concern, so he added, "Renly is a very good person. "Guide." But it was still so dry that there was no content..
“Is there anything fun to do in New York? "Mei Duo started talking more and more, and Renly's appearance broke the awkwardness between her and Paul..
“It depends on your preference." Renly shrugged and said sincerely, "If you are an outdoor sports enthusiast, then I would suggest you stay in Los Angeles, because New York is an urban forest and boring." That's disgusting. The tone made Meadow laugh, "But if you are an urban adventure enthusiast, then New York is much more interesting than Los Angeles. Every alley, every block, and every building there may be hiding something unexpected." Surprises come from history, culture, and the accumulation of art..”
Mei Duo's eyes lit up slightly. Paul, who was standing nearby and watching Mei Duo all the time, also relaxed slightly..
Renly had a panoramic view of the expressions of the two fathers and daughters. He continued to introduce with a smile, "If you are a nocturnal animal..." He trailed off and did not continue. Instead, he looked at Paul, as if to say: I think it’s better not to tell underage girls about this part..
Meadow followed Renly's gaze and looked at Paul. Only then did Paul react and deal with it carelessly, "The nightlife in New York is nothing more than alcohol, alcohol, alcohol. There is nothing exciting about it.".”
But Meadow didn't believe it and cast a questioning look at Renly. Surprisingly, Renly nodded seriously, "To be precise, the nightlife in the United States is so boring. The most exciting place to truly experience nightlife is Asia. .Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangkok...the night there is a completely different world. As for here？”
Renly tugged the corner of his mouth slightly, and without any need to say anything, Meadow understood and chuckled softly. A string of laughter like silver bells finally broke the shackles of the entire atmosphere; Paul let out a long breath, He looked at his daughter intently and laughed along with her..
Comments