Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 63 Christmas Eve

The return journey went very smoothly, and they arrived back in Miami around 3 p.m.

As soon as the two people and the wolf stepped out of the airport, they saw Zhang Jianing walking towards them with a big smile on her face.

Miami at this time of year has temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, making it the most comfortable time of year.

Zhang Jianing wore a pink French-style dress with a white cotton cardigan draped over it, looking elegant and refined with a transcendent air.

"Thank you for your hard work, welcome back!"

Zhang Jianing smiled and squatted down to stroke Logan's head.

She got along very well with Logan when she was in Western Australia and really liked the handsome big dog.

Logan had been confined in the oxygen tank the whole way and had been through a lot. He was hanging his head and looked very listless.

"You all look exhausted. Let me take you to rest first, and we'll go out for dinner together later!"

She then drove her Panamera to the hotel that Zhou Xin had booked in advance.

Edward went straight to bed as soon as he got back to the hotel; he seemed exhausted.

Zhou Xin felt fine. He took a shower, changed his clothes, and then went out for a walk with Zhang Jianing.

Of course, he brought Logan along too.

If we don't let it get some fresh air, it might really turn into a stray dog.

"Don't you really need to rest? I can take care of Logan for you; he gets along quite well with me."

Although Zhang Jianing was very happy and wanted to spend more time with him, she was still worried that Zhou Xin was too tired.

"It's okay, I slept quite well on the plane."

Zhou Xin took a deep breath, enjoying the humid and cool air of Miami.

"Okay, let's go for a walk on the beach!"

Zhang Jianing smiled radiantly, her face brimming with uncontainable joy.

Zhou Xin booked the famous Ritz-Carlton South Beach Hotel, which is close to the beautiful South Beach.

Although the price is high, he can now afford to enjoy it a little.

The two walked side by side, Zhang Jianing holding Logan's hand, and soon they reached the South Beach.

The afternoon sun was still warm, and the cool sea breeze didn't make people feel cold. The white sand beach was crowded with tourists.

"This is a really nice place," Zhou Xin exclaimed.

"Miami is indeed one of the cleanest and most beautiful cities in the United States. It would be quite a blessing to live here."

"Then you're quite lucky right now."

Zhang Jianing sighed: "I'm just lucky that I was able to find a job here that I'm fairly satisfied with."

"That's because you're good enough, not because you're lucky."

Zhang Jianing suddenly showed a helpless expression: "Actually, I'm not outstanding at all. I can't even handle my own problems, and I don't even dare to face them."

Zhou Xin felt slightly strange when she said this.

In his mind, Zhang Jianing is a girl with outstanding work ability and a very efficient and neat work style, which makes her exude confidence at all times.

But what she just said, and the tone of her voice, suggested that she had deep worries inside.

She has a stable job and a comfortable life; she should be carefree.

But Zhou Xin also knew that every family has its own problems, and even the world's richest man must have his own troubles.

"Many times, there are things that you can't control no matter how hard you try. All you can do is face them bravely."

He didn't ask Zhang Jianing in detail what was troubling her, because everyone has their own unspeakable troubles.

"I'm just afraid to face it. Do you think I'm useless?" Zhang Jianing said with a wry smile.

Zhou Xin stopped and said, "You are already much better than most girls, at least in my eyes."

Often, it's true that you may feel powerless when facing a situation. In those moments, you don't have to bear it all alone.

He paused, gazing intently into her deep blue eyes, and solemnly said:

"We're friends now, so if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know right away."

He didn't know what Zhang Jianing was thinking, that made her suddenly so depressed. All he could do was offer comfort and encouragement.

The gloom on Zhang Jianing's face dissipated, a blush rose, and she looked at him with a radiant smile.

"Thank you, I'm so happy. After hearing what you said, I feel less scared."

Zhou Xin could sense her special feelings for him, and nodded with a smile.

The two looked at each other and smiled, both feeling very warm.

Suddenly, Logan broke free from the rope Zhang Jianing was holding and ran straight towards the sea.

It was its first time seeing the sea, and far from being afraid, it seemed very excited.

Zhang Jianing exclaimed softly, quickly took off her shoes, and chased after the wet beach.

Walking your dog without a leash here could result in being shot dead if the dog bites someone.

Zhou Xin knew that Logan wouldn't bite people randomly, but Zhang Jianing wasn't so sure.

He calmly picked up Zhang Jianing's shoes and carried them in his hand, then took off his own shoes and followed them with a smile.

Logan excitedly chased after the waves, with Zhang Jianing and Zhou Xin close behind.

With her hands behind her back and a happy smile on her face, she occasionally kicked her snow-white feet, splashing water droplets.

Zhou Xin, carrying both of their shoes, walked alongside her along the beach, recounting what had happened since she left Western Australia.

The sun was warm, the breeze was gentle, and everything seemed so beautiful.

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The two stayed on the beach until 6 p.m. before returning to the hotel to pick up Edward.

The three drove to the Bay Market near the Port of Miami.

Because it was Christmas, the place was already packed with people when the three arrived.

Street performances were everywhere, Christmas trees were decorated in front of shops, and many white-bearded Santa Clauses were walking through the crowds.

It’s not lively.

The three strolled through the streets, watching street performances and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Zhang Jianing's exquisite mixed-race appearance makes her stand out even in a place full of beautiful women.

Along the way, many groups of men cast ardent glances at her.

Occasionally, people would even come up to chat and ask to get to know them.

At first, Zhang Jianing politely refused with a smile, but seeing that she would be stopped soon, she became a little annoyed.

So she simply and generously took Zhou Xin's arm, leaning on her like a lover as they continued forward.

This tactic worked, and she was no longer intercepted.

However, Zhou Xin suffered a lot of jealous and hateful looks because of this.

But he didn't care at all, and would even meet those gazes head-on until the other person looked away.

He vaguely sensed that as his wealth increased, he became more confident and more humble.

In this materialistic world, in this dazzling city, it seems that only money can provide true confidence.

He walked with his head held high, a smile on his face, and a determined look in his eyes.