In the past couple of days, Jiang Feng has become busy; this time, he’s taken on a big business deal.

A boss from Fujian wants to grow mushrooms and has signed a contract with Jiang Feng to buy cow manure.

The price is eight hundred yuan per ton.

Jiang Feng has accumulated about eighty tons of cow manure.

When you do the math, it can be sold for sixty-four thousand yuan.

When two large trucks came over, workers began loading the cow manure; online viewers watched the hustle and bustle.

Jiang Feng stood to one side, wearing a straw hat, chatting leisurely with everyone:

"Others treat money like dirt, but I treat manure like money."

"The quality of my cow manure is very good; I found a big buyer, and it should clear out this time."

The workers packed the cow manure into yellow fertilizer bags, weighed them, and then stacked them upright on the ground.

Bag by bag, it didn’t take long for the stacks of manure bags to grow on the ground.

The ranch was bustling with production; the prospect of making money always feels comforting.

[Can cow manure really be sold for money?]

[Wow, hauling cow manure from Inner Mongolia to Fujian must cost a lot in shipping!]

[How much can the ranch owner sell the cow manure for? Tell us!]

[The smile on the owner’s face shows he’s made money again!]

Jiang Feng walked over to the scales, watching the bags of cow manure being weighed, sealed, and arranged.

The truck drivers and transport workers were busily working hard.

Jiang Feng said to the online viewers:

"Cow manure is very valuable; after fermentation, it becomes the best organic fertilizer."

"It can be used to raise pigs, fish, and earthworms, to grow melons, vegetables, and as nursery soil."

"Some mushrooms can only be grown with cow manure from the prairie."

"Manure from cows raised on feed is not suitable."

"So, if the quantity is large, mushroom growers must purchase from the prairie."

"It depends on the sales channel; in some places, cow manure can be around one or two hundred per ton."

"The most expensive cow manure we’ve ever sold was 2000 per ton, but that’s an exception."

Life at the ranch is always bustling.

Today’s sun was scorching as workers busied themselves beside the cow manure.

All for the sake of earning money and providing for their families.

Jiang Feng had the ranch bring half a crate of iced mineral water for the workers.

The workers, wearing gloves, unscrewed the bottles, drank half the water, and felt a bit cooler inside.

At this moment, a few free-range calves walked out from the ranch, ambling over to Jiang Feng’s side.

They stood next to Jiang Feng, curiously watching the workers at their tasks.

The calves had curiosity written all over their eyes.

As if pondering: What are these humans doing?

Jiang Feng patted one of the calves on the head and said softly:

"Eat more grass and produce more treasure; the ranch’s development relies on you guys."

The cow manure on the open ground was steadily cleared away; it took a whole day to finish.

The fertilizer bags were loaded onto the trucks, and the driver and workers left with the cow manure.

There’s still a long road ahead.

Jiang Feng made a call to the buyer to confirm the transaction details.

The buyer said they already watched the live stream and had no issues.

The transaction went smoothly; now it was just waiting for the buyer to confirm the goods and transfer the remaining payment.

The past few days, from selling cow manure and camel fur, brought some earnings, putting Jiang Feng in a good mood.

Moreover, he plans to start shearing sheep next week since summer is here, and the sheep could use some relief.

Without the wool cover, they feel cooler and will eat more, fattening up quickly.

A win-win situation.

The ranch is always bustling with all sorts of activities but also continuously reaping rewards.

Around five-thirty in the afternoon, the stray troup gathered, following Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng is now like a mountain king; wherever he goes, the cats and dogs follow.

The drones followed the live stream as Jiang Feng walked into the vegetable garden outside the ranch.

The garden has red brick walls on all sides, divided into several plots growing different crops.

At this moment, the garden was lush and green.

The crops in the fields were thriving.

The seeds in the fields were won through a raffle from the system, with inherently good quality.

Jiang Feng entered the tomato field, casually picking a yellow tomato.

The tomato in his hand was large and round; Jiang Feng casually wiped the tomato with his sleeve and took a bite.

"Crunch!"

The tomato was bitten open, with juices starting to ooze out.

This tomato tasted great; it was fresh and delicious.

Jiang Feng slightly enjoyed it.

He said to his online friends:

"Ever since a good, fast-maturing variety of tomato emerged, the market has been dominated by it."

"But that kind of tomato doesn’t taste good; the flavor is mediocre."

"The tomatoes I grow on my farm have a longer growing cycle and stricter growth conditions, but they taste much better than the ones sold in vegetable stores!"

"These tomatoes are much more enjoyable to eat!"

Many online friends resonated deeply with his words.

[I was wondering why tomatoes don’t taste as good now. I remember they were so delicious when I ate them in the village as a child!]

[The tomatoes on the market now are imported breeds that grow fast, have a poor taste, and bring high income!]

[Oh, the tomatoes of the past were only available in rural areas!]

[In the city, the ordinary people eat mass-produced goods. Only those with a lot of money or who grow their own can enjoy good varieties!]

[But the tomato in the farm owner’s hands is huge!]

Jiang Feng ate a tomato, tossing the stem onto the ground.

He wiped his hands and then picked another plump red tomato.

Then, he went to the potato patch, pulled out five or six potatoes from the ground, and casually pulled out a handful of cilantro and a carrot as he left.

These were all crops grown from seeds extracted by the system, boasting superb taste and flavor.

"Tonight, I’ll make a tomato and potato beef stew and cook a pot of rice along with it."

"It’s been a while since I cooked for myself; today I’ll make a meal on my own."

Jiang Feng cradled the potatoes, tomatoes, and cilantro as he headed back to his yard.

He didn’t need to go to the market; he could just pick fresh ingredients from his garden.

Of course, the vegetable garden needed maintenance, watering it regularly, and letting the rooster eat the insects there.

[Having a vegetable garden is great. You can wash and cook the produce directly, ensuring absolute freshness!]

[This lifestyle is the healthiest, free from additives!]

[First, you need to have a vegetable garden, and then you need to know how to grow vegetables!]

[I still choose to buy vegetables from the market directly!]

Everyone discussed animatedly.

Jiang Feng arrived at his yard, where there was a stove covered by a canopy, providing shade and shelter from the rain.

Jiang Feng took out a large piece of premium beef rib, both lean and fatty, with a deep red color indicating excellent quality.

As a ranch owner, the meat he chose was naturally the best.

Next, Jiang Feng started cutting the meat on the chopping board, his knife skills were excellent; the kitchen knife danced continuously, and soon the beef was diced into small pieces.

The beef pieces were soaked, cleaned, and the blood was drained.

During this time, Jiang Feng also introduced:

"When making beef rib, it’s best to choose meat that is a mix of lean and fat; never choose purely lean meat as it turns out tough and the taste is mediocre." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Lean meat provides chewiness, while the fat adds a silky feeling; this combination ensures it’s most enjoyable to eat."

The ingredients were prepared, leaving just the cooking.

The online friends watched him busy in front of the stove, knowing that it was another mouth-watering time, they couldn’t help but observe closely.

Jiang Feng’s culinary skills were excellent, always calm and composed.

In the pot, he poured cooking wine and sliced ginger, then added the cut beef to cook.

Next, Jiang Feng began slicing other ingredients.

Onion, green onion, cinnamon stick, star anise, and bay leaves, all sliced and placed neatly on a small plate.

Once the beef was cooked, ice sugar was added to a dry pot to melt, then the beef was stir-fried.

The cooked beef turns white; after being stir-fried, it becomes reddish and appetizing. Adding green onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, stir-fry until the water is dry.

Then mix these ingredients with the beef and place them in an earthenware pot, pour in braised soy sauce, light soy sauce, and slow simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.

Good food takes time.

Watching the beef enter the pot, everyone was filled with anticipation.

The little ones had been waiting in the yard for a long time.

They knew Jiang Feng’s cooking was the best.

It’s a shame they could only have a little to tease their appetite each time, instead of eating to their heart’s content.

Next, Jiang Feng took a tomato, diced it, took a peeled potato, diced it, grabbed an onion, diced it, picked a carrot, and diced it.

Cutting them into large chunks, placing them in the pot to fry.

With a swift knife and stable hands, the cut vegetables were uniform in size, neatly arranged together, which was visually satisfying.

After frying, all were added to the earthenware pot, slowly stewing with the beef.

Just need to wait for the time, then this pot of tomato and potato beef stew would be ready.

The highlight of this dish was surely the pot of soup.

It had the fluffy texture of potatoes, the sweet and sour of tomatoes, the rich flavor of beef, and other spices’ flavors combined. Take a sip, and it refreshes the body from the stomach up.

This soup with rice was an even greater delicacy.

The rice was also set to steam, just waiting to be served once done.

"All set, just wait now."

Jiang Feng washed his hands, sat on a chair, and stroked Xiaojin Hua’s fur.

The soup in the earthen pot was bubbling.

The people and dogs in the yard were quietly waiting.