Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland-Chapter 44 - 42: Don’t Eat Too Much or You’ll Be Slaughtered!

Chapter 44: Chapter 42: Don’t Eat Too Much or You’ll Be Slaughtered!

The golden corn porridge in the pot glistens under the light, its surface gently swaying as if dancing with the heat.

Jiang Feng observes that the corn porridge is nearly ready, then pushes the chopped pumpkin and sweet potato into the pot.

He takes a large ladle and stirs the pumpkin and sweet potato evenly in the pot.

"Pumpkins and sweet potatoes take longer to cook, so they go in first; we’ll add the cabbage later."

As he adds and stirs, he explains.

The live stream portrays a beautiful scene.

The ranch yard, the outdoor stove, beneath which firewood burns, an iron pot cooking golden corn porridge.

Jiang Feng busily works at the stove with a large ladle.

Xiaojin Hua rests nearby, keeping him company.

Occasionally, the drone shoots a distant view, allowing viewers to see the Golden Retriever playing outside the yard with two Border Collies.

A vivid sense of farm life fills the air.

[My favorite sweet potato pumpkin porridge, the shop at my door sells it for six yuan a bowl!]

[Even a cup for breakfast costs four yuan now!]

[The key is, it’s very watery; it’s really not as delicious as this pot made by the owner!]

[He said this is pig food, can you believe it? He actually said he was cooking pig food!]

[Annoying streamer!]

Jiang Feng waits a while longer, then uses a chopstick to pierce a piece of sweet potato easily, indicating the sweet potato and pumpkin are cooked.

Next, Jiang Feng takes out the cabbage, adding the chopped cabbage to the pot.

He stirs with a large ladle.

Billows of hot steam rise.

The pumpkin and sweet potato continually rise and fall as they’re stirred, gradually dissolving into the porridge.

The cabbage becomes thoroughly cooked, shrinking considerably, appearing slightly shiny.

Then, Jiang Feng grabs a little salt and sprinkles it in.

"When raising pigs, they need salt; some people provide salt blocks for pigs to lick, but I add salt directly to their food."

Jiang Feng begins to stir again.

At this moment, Zhu Huo enters the yard, attracted by the aroma.

The outdoor stove is in a public courtyard, so anyone can come in.

Seeing the corn porridge Jiang Feng is cooking, a hint of admiration appears in his eyes.

"Zhu Huo, you’ll take over cooking pig food in the future. About every two or three days should be enough; it’s simple to make. I’ll ask Gelya to buy more pumpkins and sweet potatoes when needed."

Jiang Feng speaks upon seeing Zhu Huo.

"Sure, director, no problem." Zhu Huo readily agrees.

"Come, give me a hand!" Jiang Feng says again.

Jiang Feng takes out a large stainless steel basin and, together with Zhu Huo, pours all the corn porridge from the pot into the basin.

"Although this is used as pig food, people can certainly eat it."

"Corn grits absorb water and become smooth and delicious, with half of the sweet potatoes and pumpkins dissolved; the remaining parts become fragrant and glutinous while adding their flavors to the corn porridge."

"Occasionally tasting a cabbage leaf also enriches the corn porridge’s texture."

Jiang Feng comments.

Upon hearing his words, the streaming viewers involuntarily swallow.

[Stop teasing us, owner, I’m genuinely hungry!]

[A wealthy household’s pig food looks so appetizing!]

[No way, I must order takeout for lunch and include porridge!]

At this moment, Zhu Huo eyes the porridge in the pot with growing appetite.

"Director, save me a bowl from the pot; I want to taste it."

"Everyone says your cooking is especially delicious!"

Zhu Huo remarks, grinning.

Today, Zhu Huo was in the yard with Ma He administering Anti-Parasite Medicine to the sheep, having only a simple lunch, and now it’s half an hour before dinner when he’s already quite hungry.

"Alright, no problem." Jiang Feng sees a small bowl nearby and serves him a bowl with a ladle.

Zhu Huo takes the bowl, gives it a quick blow, then quickly finishes the corn porridge in a few mouthfuls.

He eats rapidly, taking large gulps, feeling warm and comforted inside as the corn porridge fills his stomach.

A satisfied expression crosses his face.

"Delicious!" Zhu Huo exclaims repeatedly.

There’s a folk tale where the emperor finds nothing tastes right, so he asks his subordinates about the world’s best food, demanding they find it.

The subordinates decide to let the emperor go hungry for a day before offering him a gourmet meal, making him feel it’s the best food in the world. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Eventually, the subordinate declares that in this world, "hunger" is the best flavor.

Because when truly hungry, anything becomes the best food.

Similarly, tasting delicious food when hungry feels intensely gratifying, a true reflection that’s quite infectious.

Seeing Zhu Huo finish a bowl of porridge, the viewers’ stomachs involuntarily grumble.

Everyone feels a twinge of envy, wanting to taste how Jiang Feng’s porridge tastes.

At this time, Jiang Feng stands up and, together with Zhu Huo, lifts the stainless steel basin, calling out, "Time to feed the pigs!"

The two carry the stainless steel basin into the pigsty.

The piglets smell the aroma, rush towards them, grunting and squealing excitedly.

Pigs’ greatest pleasures are eating and sleeping, and they’re extremely obsessed with food.

Jiang Feng and Zhu Huo pour the pig food into the feeding trough, filling the troughs in the three pigsties to the brim.

Next instant, the piglets dash to the troughs, line up side by side, and start enjoying themselves with heads bowed.

A large group of piglets frantically devours the corn porridge, producing constant smacking sounds.

This scene appears rather relaxed.

Zhu Huo takes the steel basin for cleaning, while Jiang Feng stands outside the pigsty watching the piglets.

Seeing these lively pigs, he feels quite pleased.

"Eat more; the fatter, the better."

He says.

Upon hearing his words, some viewers recall a line from Spirited Away:

"Don’t eat too much; you’ll be slaughtered!"

But unfortunately, pigs are still pigs; they can’t resist the temptation with food in front of them.

Jiang Feng observes the piglets for a while, feeling satisfied, then leaves the pigsty, ready to wash up and have dinner.

He exits the pigsty and points to a wooden bird’s nest beneath his house’s eaves:

"Look there, I’ve placed the Golden Eagle in that spot."

"You might not believe it, but upon checking, I found its fracture has fully healed."

"Because it’s a young Golden Eagle, its bones were not very hard, so it healed quickly."

"Yet, it refuses to fly, frequently acting injured to get meat from me."

"This Golden Eagle has a bit of a silly Husky nature, looking fierce but actually quite goofy."

The viewers follow Jiang Feng’s pointing and look.

Beneath the eaves is a large wooden bird’s nest.

The nest is spacious enough for the Golden Eagle to enter and exit freely.

In the nest, there’s a bird’s nest made of piled-up grass.

The Golden Eagle lies in the bird’s nest, poking its head out to observe the outside.

If it doesn’t leave, it’ll be like having a free-roaming Golden Eagle around.

Jiang Feng jokes.

Previously, Jiang Feng had extracted a herb that accelerated recovery in birds and given it to the Golden Eagle; now it’s almost fully recovered.

Yet, this fellow insists on staying, which Jiang Feng finds amusing.

As evening approaches, the day’s live stream draws to a close.

Jiang Feng bids farewell to the viewers, ending a day’s streaming.

This time, he promises everyone to start streaming early in the morning tomorrow, ensuring not to be late, and the viewers leave contented.

The ranch’s night appears tranquil, with all the farm animals in a deep sleep.

Until the next morning, both people and animals awaken from sleep, commencing another day of work.

Jiang Feng goes to the horse stable, leads out the Red Rabbit Horse, equips it with a saddle, and mounts it.

As the sun rises, the cattle and sheep are let out of their pens, followed by the shepherds.

The drone circles overhead.

Many city workers hurry along the road, pulling out their phones, watching the scenery in the stream.

Another beautiful day begins anew.