Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty-Four

Bull is a small town, located in the north of Xishi Town, about the center of the entire county.It looked like your average small town in England, only slightly wealthier.Because of this, the Bull Agricultural Show, although it is only an agricultural show in one county, enjoys a very good reputation. Many of the animals that come here to participate in the exhibition every year will appear in other larger exhibitions, and they all perform very well. Therefore, many local people will express such admiration at other exhibitions: "I Remember how this horse was fledgling at the Bournon show!"

It's a modern, lovely town with a church, a few historic hotels, and a wide, grand street.If Mr. Mai from the newspaper saw the expressions of the farmers who came here to participate in the exhibition, he would be even more unhappy—because they are so satisfied with their current situation. This agricultural show, held every year in early summer, is not only an opportunity to do business, but also an annual social event for many people.At the end of the exhibition, there is usually a large dance party, where everyone can chat and socialize, and exchange some short news about the host and the west.

When the transportation was still relying on horse-drawn carriages in the early days, everyone had a habit of spending the night in hotels in Bull Town.But since the convenience of cars, the number of people staying in hotels has decreased.What could be more satisfying than a group of people roaring home in a car after a dance? As a result, the only ones staying in the hotel are those of the older generation, or those who live far away and cannot take the exhibitors to the exhibition at night. People who send animals home.Most of these people lived in Jack Hotel. The Ashby family had lived at Jack's Hotel since the time of William Ashby VII.They had not taken the best room in the hotel, for the best rooms were always taken by the Ridinghams in those days.In fact, it is not impossible for the Asyubie family to book better rooms over the years, but their family has always been simple and used to it, and they don't want to do this.Although they were not very satisfied with the three rooms with not-so-beautiful views and not-so-exquisite furniture, they always felt naturally that these rooms were the most suitable for them to live in over the years.

Gray had brought the show horses to Bull on Tuesday evening, and Arthur had brought the pony and Eileen's horse, Buster, on Wednesday morning, because Buster didn't like to be in a stable that wasn't his own. If it gets angry, it can knock the whole strange stable into pieces.Simon and the twin sisters came with Beetch in a car, and Beauley and Eileen in her beetle, but there was Tony in the middle—the boy insisted that he must enter a children's horse race, Said: "If I can't participate, my father will kill himself." Bolai really hoped that this little caterpillar could not come-at least not to be sandwiched between him and Ailian like this.He felt more and more that the time he could get along with Aileen so happily and naturally was running out.

"Today's weather will be great," Ailian said while looking at the cloudless sky. "I only remember one time of heavy rain during the many years of agricultural exhibitions. Those who participated are lucky. Bolai , did I put the gloves in the box?" "some." "What do you want to do all morning? Just watch Aunt Gao make jam?" "I want to go and see the runway." "That's clever." Eileen agreed, "It's a good idea." "The other players are probably very familiar with the track." "That's right, the fact is that if you let the horses out, they know where to go. By the way, did Aunt Beatrice give you tickets for the stands?"

"Give it." "Do you have it with you?" "Bring it." "I seem to be a little chattery this morning, probably because I was a little nervous. You are very calm. Bo, have you always been like this?" "I'd be nervous too." "Is it because you are nervous inside but relaxed outside?" "I'm afraid so." "That's interesting. You can't tell from the outside." "right." "It's very nice of you. I blush when I'm nervous." Bo Lai felt that Ailian, whose cheeks were flushed now, was extremely attractive.

"I heard Paige bought a new horse suit just for this race. Have you ever seen her in a horse suit?" "have not seen." "She looks beautiful," Eileen said, "and she rides very well. I think she will do well this time on her new horse Whirlwind." Eileen is like that, she Judgment is not at all affected by emotions. The roads in Bull Town glistened in the sun, and all kinds of signboards stood on both sides of the street. There were all kinds of food, drink and entertainment, shops, and even animal feed and medicine, which made people dazzled.When they arrived at Jack's Hotel, Beatrice was already waiting for them there.Beatrice told them that Simon had gone to the stables to see the horses.

"When I first came here, I was so happy to know that I could move freely at night." Eileen said, "Beau, put your things here. Thank you. I will open the box right away." When I arrived at his and Simon's room - Room 17, I saw Simon's things scattered everywhere, even the two beds were his things.It's strange that although these things are quietly placed there, they seem to be able to talk. Bolai made his own bed, opened his suitcase, and carefully put his toiletries on the shelf. "I'm afraid you forgot, let me tell you," Bitui poked her head in and said, "Lunch starts at half past twelve, and our table is the last table on the left side of the door. What do you plan to do in the morning? Bolai?"

"He wants to see the runway." Elaine beside him answered for him. "Very well. But don't make trouble." They put Tony in the care of Mr. Starr, and told him, "If Tony tells you that his father is dying of illness, don't listen to him." "Is his father ill?" "His dad is very nice, but the kid might not get halfway through the exhibition and get bored, so he'll come up with new tricks. I'll come over and take him to lunch." Bolai was walking on the street in Bull, feeling suddenly relieved.For nearly a month, this was the first time he was completely alone.He had forgotten what it was to take a carefree walk.For nearly three hours, he could do what he wanted, go where he wanted, ask what he wanted, without worrying about the consequences of doing so.

"Harlan Park"—it said on the bus coming up ahead, so Beau hopped on and made his way to the display area. He had never been to an agricultural show in England, but he had been to similar fairs in America, and he could not help comparing what he was seeing with what he had seen there.Occasionally, one or two people would come up to him and raise their hands in greeting, but they would put their hands down halfway, as if they had found something—presumably they took him for Simon.Bo Lai thought to himself, he looks so much like a member of their Asyubie family, and he is not free even here.Fortunately, most people were busy looking at the exhibition, and not many people really noticed Bo Lai.

After seeing the exhibition, he strolled to the horse racing park.I saw red flags flying along both sides of the temporary runway.First a straight, fenced track for galloping horses, then the track turned a wide curve into a country road, stretched for about a mile, then turned back into the park, starting about half a mile from the stand, There is another series of fences, which ends at the end in front of the stands.The entire runway is not too difficult to run except for a few sharp turns and a few fences that almost cover the front.Those fences in the park are standard race format, and the turf for the races is top-notch.Bo saw it, and couldn't help but feel eager to try it. Everything in the countryside was so peaceful and serene that he almost didn't want to go back to the lively venue.But when he got back to lunch and saw his "family" sitting there, he was so happy again that he surprised himself.He sat down comfortably in the seat reserved for him. At this time, some people came over to greet them, and welcomed Bolai back to Burnong and England. Most of these people were Bill and Nora's friends, even grandparents' friends, and no one thought he had to know them, so he just said hello to them politely and he was fine.