Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland-Chapter 42 - 40: Don’t Underestimate Me, I’m Just a Sheep~

Chapter 42: Chapter 40: Don’t Underestimate Me, I’m Just a Sheep~

The Tabby Cat ran all the way to Jiang Feng’s feet. When Jiang Feng scratched its chin, it tilted its head back and squinted its eyes in enjoyment.

"From now on, I’ll call you Cat Boss."

"If you didn’t like being called Mimi, you should have said so earlier."

Jiang Feng looked at it and said with a smile.

The Tabby Cat meowed, seemingly in response.

The netizens were amused.

[Tabby Cat: I wish I could speak human!] 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

[Can’t you see the disdain in my expression, poop-scooper?]

[As the proud king of the grassland cats, you call me Mimi? Where’s my dignity in front of female cats now!]

[Call me Mimi again, and I’ll scratch you every time I see you!]

The comment section was lively.

Jiang Feng relaxed, petting the cat, which stayed obediently this time and didn’t run away.

It seems it really was because of the name.

"My family has always called it that, and I just followed along without thinking too much."

"Thanks to that pet doctor, they were really a big help."

Jiang Feng sincerely expressed his gratitude.

[No worries, it’s nothing.] replied Liu Yuan, the pet doctor.

Liu Yuan is a caring pet doctor who runs a pet hospital, well-regarded among the neighbors.

At this moment, a large number of netizens were privately messaging him, asking for advice on pet treatment and the location of his hospital, intending to take their pets for a check-up.

This made Liu Yuan’s business booming.

Jiang Feng was petting the Tabby Cat with one hand and the Little Border Collie with the other, feeling quite content.

He watched Ma He herding the sheep into the pen, his expression showing a bit more hope.

"I’ve leased such a large piece of grassland, at a rate of 70 yuan per mu, so there’s definitely some pressure."

"Generally, grassland can be rented for twenty or thirty yuan."

"But my grassland is of good quality; in the next ten years, raising ten thousand sheep won’t be an issue."

"However, breaking even will still take some time."

Jiang Feng remarked.

The ranch incurs daily expenses and needs to gradually break even.

The current way to break even is by selling some adult cattle and sheep.

They sell around thirty to forty at a time, using dedicated trucks for transport.

However, sustainability of the flock is also a concern, so Jiang Feng hasn’t sold too many.

He aims to increase the number of sheep by at least a hundred every month.

Every day several lambs are born, which lifts his spirits.

As long as he keeps accumulating, his wealth grows, albeit in the form of cattle and sheep.

[Is the ranch owner worried about breaking even?]

[Even wealthy people have troubles with making money!]

[The ranch owner’s assets are quite pressured; once they hit a billion, it’ll be stable.]

[I love hearing netizens boast. Earning three thousand a month but analyzing billion-dollar assets with precision!]

Jiang Feng released the cat and dog, standing up.

It was already afternoon, the day’s work done, and he awaited the return of the cattle and sheep.

He looked around his yard.

The ranch covers a vast area, though there are many animals, it still looks a bit rustic.

"There’s too little greenery in the yard. Everyone, look at this piece of barren land outside."

Jiang Feng walked out to the farthest part of the ranch.

In front of him stretched a large expanse of barren land, which was also within his contracted range.

"This land grows little grass and doesn’t take up space. It’s such a waste to leave it barren."

"I plan to buy a tractor in the next few days and prepare to plow the land."

"I’ll cultivate it to grow vegetables."

Jiang Feng squatted, grabbing a handful of soil.

The soil was soft, with more soil than sand, and with years of cattle and sheep manure irrigation, this land was extremely fertile.

Planting is a natural talent of the Huaxia People.

Some people live in secluded courtyards abroad. When their parents come over, they find the empty lots uncomfortable and plant vegetables in a few days.

Especially Han People, whose planting talent is exceptional.

In this regard, the Mongolian People are somewhat less proficient; they seldom plant crops, primarily focusing on animal husbandry.

[Is the host buying a tractor? The hand-pulled kind?]

[Wow, he’s living the life I want!]

[Buying a tractor to play on your land must feel great!]

[In a ranch, watching a tractor is more exciting than watching a sports car!]

Everyone was very excited to hear Jiang Feng say this.

Jiang Feng saw the comments and explained with a smile:

"A farm must have a tractor; they are quite versatile."

"Attach a sled and you can plow the land, attach a dump cart and you can haul goods, and since the grassland isn’t as easy to navigate as flat roads, the large wheels of a tractor are more suitable."

"Maodeng Ranch’s pasture also has designated dirt roads for farm vehicles."

"The ranch is just starting up and hasn’t had a chance to acquire one yet, but it definitely plans to buy one later."

He didn’t say much more here.

In his view, the ranch has just started and is far from reaching the desired outcome.

The ranch needs continuous improvement and development.

Bored, Jiang Feng went to the maternity ward for cattle and sheep, bringing out two two-week-old lambs for a stroll.

Sheep have a strong following nature. They will blindly follow stronger sheep or people, almost without independent thought.

Hence, the metaphor of gentle sheep for those who are merely dependent.

A lamb will always follow its mother when beside her.

But when brought out by Jiang Feng, it will always follow around Jiang Feng.

Xiaojin Hua, seeing the lambs, had its herding instincts awakened, keeping a constant watch on the two lambs from the side.

It ensured the lambs always stayed around Jiang Feng.

Watching this affectionate scene, everyone laughed.

[Lapdog, lapdog, that’s where it comes from!]

[This Little Border Collie is adorable!]

[Just a month old and already herding sheep!]

[And knows to drive the sheep towards the ranch owner, truly a lapdog!]

Jiang Feng had nothing else to do, so he strolled around the ranch with the lambs.

To those paying attention, work is everywhere.

"Leaving that pigsty empty is such a waste. It can’t just stay empty."

"I need to buy pigs."

Jiang Feng continued.

"Looking around, there’s still a lot to do."

"And things can’t just be talked about; they must be done."

"Tomorrow, I’ll go buy pigs and start raising pigs!"

Hearing Jiang Feng, everyone saw that life on the ranch was indeed full.

The pace may be slow, but there’s much to be done.

Particularly with a motivated ranch owner, even more so.

At this moment, the cattle and sheep were herded back.

Jiang Feng had a drone filming the distant grassland scene, while he went to check on the Golden Eagle.

The drone flew high, capturing images of cattle and sheep reduced to tiny dots moving, and the vibrant vitality of the grassland surged forth, allowing those in concrete city jungles to feel a breath of freedom.

Jiang Feng operated his smartphone, selecting some soothing background music for the live stream room.

"Don’t just see me as a sheep."

"The grass becomes more fragrant because of me."

"The sky becomes bluer because of me."

"The clouds become softer because of me."

"Don’t just see me as a sheep."

"The intelligence of a sheep is unimaginable."

"Even if the sky is high, the heart remains unrestrained."

"Chasing the sun every day."

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Upon hearing this background music, the netizens were initially a bit bewildered, then burst into laughter.

[The host’s music choice is on point!]

[Where’s the Grey Wolf? Not coming to catch these four thousand sheep?]

[Sounds great, I feel like I’m grazing on the grass right now.]

[I didn’t expect this background music!]

[The host is quite a talent! This unexpected music almost threw my back out!]