Chapter 153: Chapter 151: Calf: That’s Right, I Don’t Want to Live Anymore!

"The host chose the Advanced Lottery, drawing in progress..."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining items:"

"Body-Strengthening Pills *1: A pill to replenish stamina, can slightly enhance physical quality. Note: Only effective for the host."

"Red Sterile Underwear (Critical) *3: Underwear beneficial to the body, can prevent harmful bacteria, and slightly enhance certain capabilities."

"Zisha Teapot Set *1: An exquisitely designed Zisha teapot set."

"Solid Wood Style Tea Table Set *1: A solid wood tea table, includes one table and four chairs."

The system’s voice sounded.

This time the lottery rewards are pretty good.

The Top Level Lottery yielded a Skill, while the Advanced Lottery produced four items.

Jiang Feng didn’t expect red underwear to deliver three critical hits, previously it would only draw one.

"Next year is my year according to the Chinese Zodiac, it’ll come in handy."

Although the color wasn’t great, Jiang Feng didn’t mind much.

He took the Body-Strengthening Pills and took out the Zisha Teapot Set.

The Solid Wood Style Tea Table will have to wait for the delivery.

Afterward, Jiang Feng fell asleep contentedly.

The next day, Jiang Feng checked the weather forecast.

Morning winds at Level 3-5, temperature between 13-21 degrees, humidity at 24%

It’s the perfect weather for grazing.

So, early in the morning, the cattle and sheep once again left the ranch and were driven out to graze.

If not for reasonable pasture planning and improving grazing efficiency, ranch staff wouldn’t even need to follow the cattle and sheep; they could just let them go out by themselves.

Jiang Feng has the drone follow the flock for a live stream.

Meanwhile, he focused on the market prices of cattle and sheep.

This winter, cattle prices crashed, causing many herders to sell at a loss.

Jiang Feng not only didn’t sell but acquired a large number of them.

Sure enough, after spring, cattle prices began to rebound.

Although it was just a slight rebound, for a large ranch like his, such price fluctuations could mean tens or even hundreds of thousands.

"Cattle prices went up a bit, showing signs of rising."

Jiang Feng called over Niu Erhu to discuss.

"Yes, it’s about one yuan and seven cents higher than in spring." Niu Erhu, too, had been keeping an eye on cattle prices and told Jiang Feng.

"Let’s wait and see, maybe sell some of those ready for market in summer." Jiang Feng said again.

"No problem."

Jiang Feng inspected the cattle farm today, partly to check if the cattle were sick, and partly to play with the calves.

Jiang Feng wore a light jacket and activated the drone’s companion flight mode.

Xiaojin Hua, her parents, and Little White Wolf all went to herd sheep.

Once they drive the flock to a suitable location, Xiaojin Hua would scour the pasture in search of Jiang Feng.

Accompanied by a Mongolian Mastiff by his side, the Mongolian Mastiff had grown a bit, but still wasn’t big enough to herd sheep.

He walked slowly across the grass towards the herd.

"The sun on the grasslands is warm, but the wind is still strong, so summer hasn’t arrived yet, and I haven’t taken off my cotton jacket yet."

"Today I’ll show everyone the condition of my ranch cattle."

"Didn’t sell much cattle last year, and more than fifty calves were born in spring. Counting the previous over four hundred, there are now nearly 500 cattle."

"There’s a lot of pressure in cattle raising."

Jiang Feng narrated to the netizens.

[Isn’t raising cattle very profitable?]

[A prairie cow must be worth twenty thousand!]

[If it’s a fat and sturdy prairie yellow cow, twenty-five thousand can certainly be given! It’s much pricier than feedlot cows!]

Many netizens responded one after another.

Jiang Feng saw the comments and nodded:

"That’s right, cattle prices are high, but so is the cost."

"Typically, cattle are ready for market in three years. A cow needs to eat 10 bundles of hay in winter, which is 4000, in three years just winter feed costs 12,000"

"Plus labor costs, pasture rental fees, veterinary expenses, among other costs."

"Spread across each cow, the cost is about 15,000"

"Last winter, cattle prices weren’t good, some herders sold at a loss."

"I even bought some pregnant cows back then."

"This winter, I’ve spent quite a bit on cattle raising costs."

Jiang Feng didn’t elaborate much.

Last winter, a few slaughterhouses and processors came to him to collect cattle, offering high-quality beef cattle only 18,000, 19,000 per head.

This was still too low for him.

But this spring, buyers came over, and a fat and sturdy beef cattle was already offered at a price of twenty thousand.

But this is just the beginning.

Cattle prices are like the stock market; as cattle prices rebound, his wealth will rise accordingly. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This year is a year of development for Jiang Feng’s career; he will carefully calculate costs and profits and sum up the total profit by year-end.

Jiang Feng’s requirement for himself this year is for the ranch to earn at least 15 million, ideally over 30 million.

Only then will he have the confidence and capability to do more.

"After starting grazing, the ranch isn’t as busy."

"Typically, the ranch is busiest in spring, for labor-intensive spring lambing, farming, production, laying the foundation."

"Summer is the most relaxed; the sole task is to water the cattle and sheep; we just fill the water trough and wait for them to return for a drink."

"Autumn is relatively easy, though there’s still haymaking, so it can be tiring."

"Now I’m at my most relaxed stage; every day there’s not much to do, just wander around with the cattle and sheep."

Jiang Feng said leisurely.

Life as a herder gradually took shape in the minds of the netizens.

[Mod, is summer still hiring at the ranch? I want to work during summer break!]

[Is that working? It’s more like vacation!]

[I must apply if summer work is so relaxed!]

[Earning money while lying down!]

Everyone responded enthusiastically.

At this time, Xiaojin Hua found Jiang Feng and ran over from afar.

It ran very fast.

Xiaojin Hua’s appearance remains high, innocent and lively, always showing a cute smile.

This dog has gained substantial popularity.

As Jiang Feng saw it approach, he squatted down and patted its head, playing with it for a while.

Right then, Xiaojin Hua stood up, looking around.

Seeing its expression, Jiang Feng knew what it wanted to do, so he pointed to a high bush in the distance, "Go there."

Upon hearing Jiang Feng’s words, Xiaojin Hua immediately ran behind the bushes to relieve itself.

[Hahaha, this little guy is quite particular, knows to find a private place for its business!]

[This herding dog is really cute!]

[The model of a well-mannered pup!]

The Little Border Collie finished its business and emerged.

Originally watching the cattle, Jiang Feng turned his head to look beside him upon hearing the movement.

At this moment, Xiaojin Hua was sitting on the ground, dragging its butt along the grass.

Jiang Feng...

He couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

The netizens laughed too.

[Hahaha, the Little Border Collie really loves cleanliness!]

[A truly adorable little dog!]

[Even knows to wipe its butt!]

Jiang Feng’s laughter caught Xiaojin Hua’s attention.

Xiaojin Hua felt embarrassed, after wiping its butt, it stood up and barked "woof woof" twice.

Being seen wiping its butt, it was a bit embarrassing.

Xiaojin Hua ran to the side, laid on the grass sideways, looking as if it had given up on life.

The dog doesn’t want to live anymore.

Tired, let there be destruction.

Jiang Feng didn’t expect this little one to have such a strong sense of dignity, couldn’t laugh at it when wiping its butt.

So Jiang Feng quickly went over to comfort it.

He squatted down, stroked Xiaojin Hua’s head, and said:

"It’s okay, we like cleanliness, we’re good dogs, nothing to be upset about."

"I’ll definitely not watch next time!"

Upon hearing Jiang Feng’s words, Xiaojin Hua raised its head and, humming softly, stuck out its tongue and smiled.

After comforting the Border Collie, Jiang Feng sat on the grass and rested.

Surrounded by grazing cattle.

Occasionally a few big beef cattle would look up at Jiang Feng, then continue quietly grazing with their heads down.

Some calves, with heavy curiosity, would walk up to the front of Jiang Feng, turning sideways, glancing at Jiang Feng.

The saying goes, "newborn calves are unafraid of tigers," and there’s a reason for it; for calves indeed are quite naive, wanting to look at everything.

Seeing the calves in front watching him, Jiang Feng couldn’t help but shout at it:

"What’re you looking at?"

The calf hearing Jiang Feng calling it, turned, now facing Jiang Feng, as if saying:

"So what if I’m looking at you?"

One human and one calf stared at each other.

[Hahahaha, Mod, this calf is challenging you!]

[Little cow, run away, you’re going to be eaten!]

[Indeed, a newborn calf, daring to provoke even the bipedal walking demon king who doesn’t blink at slaughter!]

[Little cow: Yes, I don’t want to live anymore.]

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