Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland
Chapter 198 - 196: The Lakeside’s Stunning Dance, Ethereal Red-Crowned Cranes!
In the evening on the grassland, Jiang Feng sat by the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
He started a heart-to-heart exchange mode, casually chatting with online friends.
Fans in the live broadcast room were very excited to witness this.
Now everyone’s questions are very tricky, catching you off guard.
[Zhi Zunbao] gifted the host a spaceship:
[Host, I want to ask, can a kidney from a pig with kidney deficiency supplement the kidneys?]
Jiang Feng saw this question, smiled slightly, and calmly replied:
"It depends on whether you or the pig is more deficient. If you’re more deficient, it can help."
Jiang Feng’s answers always catch people by surprise.
Another viewer sent a gift and asked:
[Host, does a pregnant woman hitting people count as a gang fight?]
Upon hearing this question, Jiang Feng frowned and repeated:
"Does a pregnant woman hitting people count as a gang fight?"
"No, because the child didn’t make a move."
Now the live viewers are many, and the followers are increasingly mischievous.
Every time someone sends a gift with a question, Jiang Feng will answer.
[Host, how does Erlang God do eye exercises?]
"Erlang just grows another hand, it’s no big deal to morph a hand."
[Host, if I punched myself to death, am I strong or weak?]
"Punched yourself to death? Before addressing strength or weakness, I’d say check your brain first."
[Host, why are all long-lived people elderly?]
"It’s like everyone on the train has a ticket home."
[Host, if I eat Tang Monk’s hemorrhoids, can I live forever?]
Faced with such a question, Jiang Feng’s brows slightly furrowed.
This group of followers is getting more and more outrageous.
Now they’re starting to eat Tang Monk’s hemorrhoids.
Can that thing be eaten?
Jiang Feng nodded and straightforwardly said:
"Eating Tang Monk’s hemorrhoids should be possible, as long as you can stomach it."
The live chat was flooded with ’hahaha’ comments.
Everyone loves this segment, especially when Jiang Feng turns abstract and often speaks humorously.
Besides, everyone enjoys seeing his speechless expressions.
[Host, since the ’Fu’ character is supposed to be pasted upside-down, why not produce upside-down ’Fu’ characters?]
Upon seeing such a question, Jiang Feng transformed into a face full of question marks.
What kind of question is this?
So, he waved his hand and said:
"Stop, the question session ends here. Everyone, just enjoy the scenery."
Just at this moment, as if Jiang Feng’s words had an effect, two red-crowned cranes flew from the sky and landed by the lake.
Seeing them, Jiang Feng no longer looked at the comments, stood up, took out his Leica camera, and started photographing the red-crowned cranes.
"Red-crowned cranes have come!"
"There are many red-crowned cranes on the grassland, they often land on the grass here."
"I’ve never seen them on my grassland before, this time the red-crowned cranes have finally landed on my grassland!"
Jiang Feng was somewhat excited.
In the culture of Huaxia, red-crowned cranes hold very positive symbolism.
The red-crowned cranes almost became Huaxia’s national bird, but due to name issues, they weren’t officially chosen.
During that national bird selection, they overwhelmingly outvoted the Red-crowned Crane, being the undisputed first choice.
Netizens saw from the live broadcast the two red-crowned cranes flying down from the sky.
They truly seemed to have descended from the Immortal Realm into the mortal world.
Graceful and elegant in form.
Live viewers were drawn from the previous laughter.
No one spoke further, everyone was watching the two red-crowned cranes that flew into the grassland.
[Oh my, they’re wild red-crowned cranes, flying from the sky!]
[So beautiful!]
[Wild red-crowned cranes are a first-class protected animal, nature is so wonderful, so many first-class protected animals!]
[The scenery here is really beautiful!]
In the live broadcast, the sky was blue, as if freshly washed.
There were plenty of white clouds, large chunks, visibly drifting slowly.
Below was the endless green grassland.
By the lake, the two red-crowned cranes landed, then stopped by the lake playing in the water.
They looked like a pair of lovers out for a stroll.
At the lakeside, they lifted their heads, singing to the sky.
The two cranes faced each other, flapping their wings, like a pair of dance partners in a ballroom dance.
Seeing such a scene, Jiang Feng’s eyes lit up with joy.
The beauty of nature was overwhelming.
Such beauty is something that cannot be fully exhibited by red-crowned cranes in a zoo.
They flew through the sky, accidentally discovering this gem-like lake, and decided to rest.
On the grassland by the lake, there was a large herd of cows grazing.
They were also completely unafraid.
"Red-crowned cranes are outstanding birds, they embody the best aspirations and symbolism of East Asian cultural circle countries."
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"Widely praised by scholars and poets."
"Their flying posture is graceful, their dancing elegant, extremely captivating to watch."
"Moreover, red-crowned cranes are quite a devoted species; their mate choice principle is to spend a lifetime with their partners."
"They are monogamous for life, one husband and one wife, unchanging until death, with an unbreakable marital bond."
"Even if one dies, the other almost never remarries."
"They usually stay together, flying wing to wing."
Jiang Feng looked at the red-crowned cranes in the distance, casually explaining to everyone.
His voice was broadcast from the livestream, unhurried and calm.
Hearing his words, the netizens looked at the red-crowned cranes playing by the lake, feeling even more moved.
Enjoying beautiful scenery is best done with the guide’s explanations for an immersive appreciation.
Just like Qin Shi Huang’s Terracotta Warriors, without the guide’s explanation, they would just be a few earthen pits, utterly dull.
Initially, the netizens thought the crane dance was just beautiful.
Now, while watching their graceful dance, everyone felt more of the greatness of love.
One husband, one wife, lifetime bond.
The love of the red-crowned cranes is far greater than human love.
[Amazed that red-crowned cranes are monogamous, now that is a symbol of love!]
[But everyone likes to use mandarin ducks as love symbols, when actually male mandarin ducks are total players!]
[Cranes are definitely better!]
[I wish I could find a husband like a red-crowned crane!]
[Red-crowned cranes are quite slender, can you accept that?]
[No, I can’t!]
After taking a few photos, Jiang Feng relaxed and sat on the grass.
He didn’t want to do anything, just wanted to watch the frolicking red-crowned cranes in the distance.
At this moment, a small calf ran over from not far away, gently nudging Jiang Feng’s back.
Jiang Feng didn’t pay it any mind, so it ran to the front of him.
The mother cow was not far away, eating grass while watching her calf play beside Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng called the calf over, petted it, and it calmly lay down, very obedient.
By the lakeside, two red-crowned cranes were still playing.
They played very happily.
They would lower their heads, searching for shells and snails among the stones to eat.
It’s clear they like this place very much.
A light breeze blew, swaying the dense grass.
Their silhouettes reflected on the lake surface, moving with the ripples.
The sun was steadily sinking towards the western horizon, the sunlight incredibly gentle.
Jiang Feng supported himself backward, legs spread apart.
A gust of wind blew, billowing into his pants through the legs of his shorts.
The gentle wind caressed tenderly.
It felt exceptionally soothing.
By this time, the red-crowned cranes had played enough.
Seeing the late hour, they decided to fly back to the marsh for rest.
Red-crowned cranes are monogamous but choose to live in groups.
They move in flocks.
Two red-crowned cranes raised their heads and called a few times, then flapped their wings and took off from the lakeside, flying into the sky.
The flying posture of the red-crowned cranes was beautiful.
Their wing beats weren’t fast, but steady, giving a celestial impression.
[They flew away!]
The netizens in the livestream exclaimed!
[The pair flying together looks so beautiful!]
[It’s great to have a lake, with cranes visiting!]
[They live so freely, humans might live less freely than cranes!]
[When they migrate, you might not think so!]
The comments flooded in.
Jiang Feng sat on the grass, looking up at the sky.
When the cranes disappeared from sight, Jiang Feng stood up and patted the grass off his pants.
Then, he patted the calf beside him, smiling:
"Let’s go, go home."
The calf stood up too, and ran towards its mother.
Jiang Feng called for Red Hare, mounted it, and looked at the scene of his pasture.
Yang Maolin and others’ voices came from the intercom on his waist.
They waved their whips, driving the sheep back.
The Border Collie began running around the grassland.
The dogs cooperated better and better, knowing how to work together to form an encircling net, moving forward together.
The herd was driven into one group.
Every time the pasture returns from grazing, it’s a grand scene.
After all, there are so many cows and sheep, it’s always magnificent.
The drone streamed from behind Jiang Feng, capturing his silhouette on horseback.
Seeing so many cattle and sheep behind him, everyone was envious.
Being a ranch owner, life looks so comfortable!