Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland

Chapter 304 - 301: He’s Still Too Gentle!

Jiang Feng successfully auctioned the best bull at the bull auction.

The netizens were particularly interested in the bull Jiang Feng purchased.

When Jiang Feng returned to the ranch and started his live stream, some netizens couldn’t wait to ask:

[Ranch owner, as the man with the highest status on the ranch, who’s more impressive, you or the breeding bull?]

Spectators are never tired of watching the fun.

Everyone just loves to stir things up.

Seeing someone trying to provoke, others echoed:

[Yeah, who’s more impressive, the ranch owner or the breeding bull?]

[I think the bull must be more impressive!]

[I think the ranch owner is more impressive!]

Seeing these comments, Jiang Feng smiled calmly and did not reply.

Jiang Feng settled the bull in the cattle yard, leaving the rest to Niu Erhu to handle.

All matters at the cattle yard are managed by Niu Erhu. He’s very reliable and honest; currently, his family of three is living here.

When the child reaches school age, they will return to Xilinhot City for school, boarding during the week and visiting the ranch on weekends.

That’s why Niu Erhu cherishes his job at the ranch very much.

"This bull is really sturdy."

Upon seeing the breeding bull that was brought back, Niu Erhu exclaimed.

Jiang Feng responded with a laugh, "First place at the auction, of course it’s sturdy. Its genetics are the best."

"Is the extractor ready?"

"It’s about time for breeding, right?"

Hearing this, Niu Erhu nodded, "It’s being prepared."

The netizens expressed a keen interest in watching how the bull’s semen is extracted, to which Jiang Feng explained:

"This was taught in middle school biology, it’s like using a vehicle to create a fake cow, and then collecting it."

"It can also be understood as us making a large-sized doll for the bull."

Hearing Jiang Feng’s words, the netizens couldn’t help but laugh again.

[Crafty humans, actually toying with the bull’s emotions!]

[So that’s how it’s done, I thought it was like milking a cow!]

[Gosh, this chat is unbearable, too filthy!]

The bull settled into the cattle yard, and then Jiang Feng took the veterinarian, Lin Wansen, to inspect the cattle yard, checking on the condition of the cows.

Last year, selling cattle earned some money.

The slaughter cycle for cattle is relatively long, at least two years, up to three to five years, requiring gradual progress.

Jiang Feng estimated that under the current conditions at the ranch, raising about eight hundred cattle would be just right.

They can be well taken care of without feeling crowded.

Apart from Niu Erhu, there are three other employees handling matters at the cattle yard.

The rest work at the sheep pen next to the residential area.

Afterwards, Jiang Feng walked out of the cattle yard.

Unknowingly, his ranch had become quite large.

There are many facilities, covering a large area.

It started with ten employees, then two more were hired, plus a veterinarian.

Now there are thirteen people.

Jiang Feng intends to hire more people.

Estimating continued development this year, it might reach a size of seventeen or eighteen people.

His ranch can now be considered a medium-sized ranch.

The bigger the place, the more people, and the more things to worry about.

Still, more attention must be paid.

Jiang Feng inspected the cattle yard, while simultaneously live streaming.

Niu Erhu and Lin Wansen followed him, one on each side.

Seeing this scene, the netizens found it amusing again.

[The ranch owner is indeed like a big leader, just like our unit leader inspecting the work!]

[Hahaha, we should call him Director Jiang!]

[Remember, he’s not only a big ranch owner, he’s also too gentle!]

Jiang Feng never puts on airs.

Yet, he is a manager, he still needs to have authority, so when necessary, he is serious, and regular meetings are held at the ranch.

When Jiang Feng holds meetings, he is direct and to the point, never wasting words. Some leaders of cooperatives talk endlessly about various directives, annoying their subordinates.

In the cattle pen, the grassland cattle were robust and healthy-looking.

These are still in the youth stage, not time yet for slaughter.

The ground in the cattle pen was a bit dirty, back when the cattle were grazing, the ground was cleaned every day.

Now it’s the same, they must be occasionally moved to the outside enclosure, one reason is to feed them grass, the other is to clean the pen.

"Ranch leader, today’s just right to let the cattle out and clean the pen."

"Everything there is ready."

Seeing the dirty ground in the pen, Niu Erhu hastily said.

At this moment, two of the cattle yard employees were dressed in thick black leather clothing, fully armored from the foot covers to the chest.

They planned to clean the cattle pen and process the manure.

There isn’t much to see when it comes to handling manure. The specific process involves driving a loader inside, scooping up the manure clean, and then washing the ground with water.

The manure is piled onto the manure hill behind.

Once the manure dries, there’s no smell at all, and it’s a natural fuel.

In pastoral areas, manure is quite valuable, not only can it be used for fuel, it’s also a natural fertilizer, some big bosses in the mushroom business in the south transport manure from the grasslands for cultivation.

Hearing Niu Erhu say this, Jiang Feng also said:

"Alright, just let them out to feed on some grass."

Jiang Feng made a tour check, also looking at two cows that were ill, Lin Wansen had already treated the sick cows with appropriate methods.

Then, the ranch staff started herding the cattle out.

The cattle were gentle, as long as the herders guided them, they moved.

However, the cattle also had tempers. Tourists driving on the prairie road encountered dozens of cattle blocking their way, so they honked their horns several times.

Unexpectedly, the lead cow became unhappy, turned towards the car, and mooed several times.

Seeing this, the tourists couldn’t rush them and had to follow slowly behind the herd.

In prairie cities, seeing cattle, camels, horses, and the like on the road is very normal, and sometimes you’ll even see residents taking a sika deer for a walk; it’s nothing unusual.

The cattle from the pasture slowly walked outside.

There were also pens outside, just fenced enclosures, which are very common for herders.

The herd walked into the pen, and Niu Erhu used a forklift to bring over a bundle of hay, then used a fork to push the hay along the fence.

The cattle crowded to the fence and began eating the grass.

Jiang Feng was helping on the side.

"Manager, there are quite a few cattle this year, they consume a lot of grass."

"I checked at the haystack, it should just last until May."

"If there are more cattle and sheep next year, we’ll need to store more grass."

Niu Erhu continued.

"I’m keeping an eye on the haystack. This year is a bit short, but it should be enough."

"Just feed them as much as you can, and if it’s not enough, I can buy more. There are many fodder companies, buying some hay is no issue."

"Just make sure the cattle don’t lose weight."

Jiang Feng replied to him.

Life on the ranch went on as usual.

After feeding the grass, Jiang Feng went to feed the alpacas.

Xiaojin Hua and her two sons happily ran over, accompanying Jiang Feng.

The alpacas looked adorable and had adapted to ranch life, living happily every day.

A drone was livestreaming the alpacas.

Jiang Feng stood in the open space, the alpacas right by his side, not running off, just following along.

Jiang Feng went to get some fodder and said to everyone:

"The alpacas eat vegetables, fruits, and everything; right now, I’m feeding them alfalfa and oat hay."

"These guys are easy to raise."

"Once the grass on my pasture grows, they can go out and graze themselves."

"Just like the sika deer."

After Jiang Feng prepared the fodder, the alpacas lowered their heads and began to eat.

The number of viewers in the livestream room remained high.

People enjoyed watching Jiang Feng’s livestream; seeing all the animals on the ranch made them feel relaxed.

[The owner has more and more animals!]

[Watching every day is nice, my favorite is still that white sika deer!]

[I want to see Cat Boss!]

[And the Red Rabbit Horse from the stable!]

Everyone chatted away.

Due to Jiang Feng’s popularity, many of the ranch’s animals had high popularity.

For instance, Xiaojin Hua, Cat Boss, Red Hare, White Deer, etc.

Whenever they appeared, many loyal followers were especially happy.

Seeing the viewers’ comments, Jiang Feng laughed and said:

"Everyone, don’t worry, I livestream every day and visit every corner."

"Today, we’re just looking at the cattle and alpacas."

The cute alpacas stayed close to Jiang Feng.

The alpacas are quite clingy and very friendly.

If you raise just one, even more so.

At this moment, Jiang Feng looked at the alpacas and said to everyone:

"Alpaca fur is especially soft, and they look cute."

"Their trait is they chew all the time, like they’re chewing bubble gum."

"That’s because they’re ruminants, like camels, always chewing."

"But these guys can be petty. If you upset them, they will spit at you."

"So be careful."

Jiang Feng patted an alpaca’s head, and the alpaca willingly leaned its head over, its neck against Jiang Feng, eyes squinting, looking very well-behaved.

Seeing this scene, the viewers were envious.

[The owner’s life is so comfortable!]

[I want to raise an alpaca too!]

[This pet costs a lot; most people really can’t afford it!]

[Every time I see an alpaca, I find it so cute!]

Alpacas are suitable for exquisite care, and their fur is even softer and finer than wool.

Although the ranch only has five alpacas, they don’t generate economic profit.

However, the fur collected can be used to make a cotton coat for oneself without any problem.

Seeing the alpacas playing close with Jiang Feng.

Xiaojin Hua ran over to Jiang Feng, pressing against his face.

The two meteorite Border Collies now followed Xiaojin Hua everywhere; whatever Xiaojin Hua did, they followed.

Seeing Xiaojin Hua seeking Jiang Feng out, the two little ones also came over, wagging their tails, acting cute.

Jiang Feng was suddenly surrounded by several adorable pets.

To prevent them from getting jealous, he had to spread the love evenly.

Jiang Feng laughed, patted their heads, entertained them for a bit, then got up and walked outside.

Being surrounded by adorable pets is quite a nice feeling.