MMB Chapter 27 Unexpectedly, Little Grey's New Partner!
Chapter 27 Unexpectedly, Little Grey's New Partner!
The farm has been getting more and more lively lately.
They're busy with owls and pandas alike.
Xu Ran is living a very comfortable life now.
Especially with his improved physical fitness and the skills of a "mountain expert," he now finds going into the mountains a lot of fun.
In the afternoon, Xu Ran came to inspect the greenhouse.
The basic framework of the new greenhouse has been erected, and it is currently being topped off. It will be ready for use soon.
The tomatoes in the old greenhouse are growing better and better, climbing up the ropes and about to flower.
It will soon enter the flowering and fruit-setting period.
Xu Ran has a passive skill that boosts growth, and the system shop frequently refreshes its [Special Growth Potion], so the tomatoes grow very quickly.
We can make another round of money.
Li Wu and Zhang Wen come to the greenhouse every day to work. Sometimes they have to work on the farm for several days in a row, which is quite hard.
However, the farm is busy for a while and then quiet, and everyone has gotten used to it.
Xu Ran is also a good boss. When the farm is not busy, he will not cause trouble for them. Instead, he will let the two of them rest and have fun.
Unlike those capitalists who get restless and uncomfortable if their employees are idle, they don't feel the need to stir things up.
The sunflower field is already lush and green. Under the summer sun, the sunflower seedlings are growing vigorously and welcoming their new life.
The farm is full of life.
The system regularly releases new tasks.
The task is simple.
[Mission activated: Reduce radiation!]
[Mission Description: Please reduce the radiation level within the farm area to 20R within one week.]
[Task Reward: Soil Data Analysis. This task allows you to scan a patch of soil and obtain data such as its pH value, nutrient content, and suitable crops for planting.]
Several lines of prompts appeared on the panel.
Before Xu Ran could react, several more lines of notifications appeared.
[Radiation reduction mission completed.]
[Reward Received: Soil Data Analysis]
Xu Ran was stunned for a moment.
what?
Is that all?
What's the difference between this and giving it away for free?
Xu Ran was strolling around the farm when he noticed a patch of weeds nearby. He immediately brought up the system and scanned the weeds.
Soon, the land information appeared:
[This area has abundant Kochia scoparia growth and highly alkaline soil, requiring acidification. It is recommended to use sulfur powder or ferrous sulfate for adjustment. The current environment is suitable for planting: scallions and garlic.]
Xu Ran nodded slightly. Clearing this out would be a good idea; planting some scallions and garlic would be useful.
Then he continued walking forward, where many weeds were still growing.
Xu Ran scanned again:
The area has abundant clove and knotweed, loose, fertile soil with good water retention and drainage, and a moderate pH, making it suitable for growing vegetable crops.
It must be said that this newly acquired skill is extremely useful.
Xu Ran couldn't help but sigh:
"With my current skills, it would be difficult to lose money by farming!"
"Even if the weather is bad all year, it won't have a big impact because I have greenhouses."
"As long as the sales channels are established, my farm will definitely succeed."
"To grow bigger and stronger, and create new glories!"
Every man has ambition, and even if Xu Ran prefers a leisurely life, this does not conflict with his desire to achieve great things.
Xu Ran was momentarily excited.
But farming can't be rushed; you can't force growth. Take it slow and do it step by step.
It was afternoon by then.
The weather is still hot.
After waking up from her afternoon nap, Xu Ran felt a slight bitterness in her mouth. She drank some water first, then took a watermelon from the water tank, cut it in half, and ate it with an iron spoon.
The first bite should be taken from the very center, which is also the sweetest and best-tasting part of the watermelon.
One bite and you feel completely refreshed.
Xu Ran went outside and saw Cola and Sprite sleeping under the locust tree.
Little Grey has disappeared without a trace.
This guy was playful, so Xu Ran didn't pay much attention to him.
There are many dogs in the mountain village, some are strays and some have homes, but the villagers do not restrict them and let the dogs roam freely. There are also no dog thieves here.
After all, the place is relatively remote, with only one road leading into the village. Whenever an unfamiliar vehicle enters, the villagers will notice it.
Summer, watermelons, insect chirps, and tree shade.
If this scene were accompanied by the song "Childhood," it would definitely get a thousand likes on Douyin.
It was quite hot in the afternoon, and there wasn't much to do, so the employees were all resting in their dormitories.
The new employee, Wang Ping, has adapted to life on the farm. To Xu Ran's surprise, this employee is even better than expected.
He is down-to-earth, a good cook, and knows how to farm. He can pick whatever vegetables he needs directly from the field. He also knows how to raise chickens and goes to the chicken coop to collect eggs every day after making breakfast.
Collecting eggs also takes some effort, mainly because some hens don't like to lay eggs in the nest and prefer to lay them in corners or bushes.
They might be looking for food in the wasteland when the urge strikes, and they'll lay their eggs wherever they find a spot.
Some hens are much more well-behaved; when they sense it's time to lay an egg, they will go back to their nest and lie down, only coming out after laying the egg.
So Wang Ping had to walk around the chicken coop to find eggs.
The farm is basically self-sufficient. When it occasionally needs to buy meat, it asks for permission and then contacts the butcher shop in town to deliver it.
Xu Ran still hadn't seen Xiao Hui by the time they finished eating.
This made him a little worried.
"Where's Little Grey?"
Xu Ran asked in confusion.
"Cola, Sprite, where did Little Grey go?"
Xu Ran looked at the two adult Border Collies beside her and asked a question.
Coke and Sprite looked at each other, stood up, and prepared to run outside.
Just then, Little Gray's bark came from the farm gate.
Xu Ran went over to look and saw Xiao Hui running towards him with a smile on its face.
For some reason, this guy put on a fawning smile, wagged his little tail rapidly, ran over, took two steps back, and then stretched out a front paw to scratch the air.
This appearance indicates that Xiao Hui needs something from Xu Ran.
Xu Ran breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it return, then, seeing through Xiao Hui's thoughts, she smiled and asked:
"What's going on?"
"Do you want something to eat, or do you want to buy a toy?"
Little Grey let out two more cute whimpers, then moved closer to Xu Ran's feet and wagged its tail rapidly, the movements so vigorous that even its bottom shook vigorously.
That look was exceptionally cute.
As Xu Ran was wondering, he noticed that Xiao Hui's gaze was fixed on the farm entrance.
The door was ajar, with a crack visible.
Xu Ran looked towards the door, and the next second, a cow's head poked its head in.
It's a calf.
A little yellow calf.
It looks to be only three or four months old, but it is already much larger than an adult Border Collie.
Rural life is inseparable from cattle, such as yellow cattle, water buffalo, dairy cattle, and beef cattle.
The main function of yellow cattle is to plow the land, and they are entirely yellow in color.
Some farmers also keep them as pets for companionship.
Cows have a very good temperament; in fact, it could be said that among all the animals in the countryside, cows have the best temperament and are the most humane.
They are much smarter than geese, chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep.
The little yellow calf looked a bit reserved, like a child visiting someone else's home for the first time.
However, after seeing Little Grey, it mustered up its courage and entered the farm, standing more than a meter away from Xu Ran and staring at him.
Little Gray immediately ran happily to the little yellow ox, wagging its tail rapidly, grinning at Xu Ran, its ears pressed back like a car seat. Its ingratiating appearance made Xu Ran unable to help but laugh.
He understood what Xiao Hui meant.
It means that the little yellow calf is its good friend, and Xu Ran took it in.
Xu Ran couldn't help but shake her head. "Do you even know whose cow this is? You brought it back! I'd like to raise it, but the owner has to sell it!"
Little Grey immediately started whimpering in a cute way.
It means "Raise it quickly, raise it quickly."
Xu Ran sighed, "Okay, let's eat first, I'll go find the cow's owner later."
Xu Ran called Xiao Hui back.
After dinner, Xu Ran took Little Grey and Little Yellow Ox and walked along the mountain path towards the village.
This cow must belong to someone in the village; there are no other houses around.
Xu Ran asked Xiao Hui to lead the way. As they walked, they saw an old farmer with his hands behind his back walking towards them.
The other party was the calf's owner.
Xu Ran inquired and learned that the calf's mother had died from exhaustion and a difficult childbirth and had been slaughtered for meat. Now the old farmer was raising it, intending to let it continue to plow the fields when it grew up.
Xu Ran negotiated with the old farmer and bought the calf for 200 yuan more than the market price.
The little yellow calf was watching from the side.
It was unaware that its fate had undergone a dramatic change.