novelslam Chapter 9 The Badger is Back!
Chapter 9 The Badger is Back!
The flock continued walking forward, and when they had eaten enough, Little Grey herded them back.
Even the black guy who was fishing in the wild stopped fishing and just watched from a distance.
His two assistants were also captivated by the sight.
The scene was, well, quite magical.
The dog was herding the sheep back home, with no one guiding them.
His live stream was unusually lively.
This is outrageous! It's true what they say, "In a big forest, you'll find all sorts of birds; even a dog can herd sheep!"
This dog is so smart!
[And nobody cares!]
Whose dog is this? It's so young and already out working!
The three men followed the dog and saw it herding sheep into a farm.
The farm is very large and is surrounded by a wooden fence, with only the main gate open.
Inside, you can see greenhouses and a large field.
The field is covered in lush green watermelons.
"It turns out it's a dog from this farm, amazing!"
Blackie couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Xu Ran stood at the entrance of the farm.
Upon seeing Xu Ran, Blackie immediately walked over and greeted him warmly:
"Hey bro, were you the one who was speaking just now?"
"I never imagined that you could graze sheep here without having to watch them. It's amazing."
Xu Ran calmly replied:
"The Border Collie is quite smart, so we let it keep watch. There aren't many people coming to the village usually."
Seeing that they were carrying fishing boxes, Xu Ran asked again, "You came here to fish?"
Blackie nodded. "I'm doing a live stream of outdoor fishing. I came here today looking for a fishing spot, but I didn't expect to see your dog herding sheep."
"There's a big pond next to the river next to the village, and if you keep going south, there are lots of fish there."
"There are fish in the river too, but they're not very big."
Xu Ran reminded him.
Thanks.
Blackie found Xu Ran to be a very nice person, so he chatted with him for a while longer.
"You don't mind if I'm livestreaming, right?"
"It's okay, I don't mind."
Viewers in the live stream could all see Xu Ran.
He is young and handsome, which is quite rare in a remote mountain village.
Is this guy a farmer? He's so handsome!
Does he have an account? I'd like to follow him!
Who is this guy? He's way more handsome than the black guy!
These days, looks are everything.
On the internet, good looks combined with any other ability are a surefire way to win.
Even among athletes, those who are good-looking tend to be more popular.
Blackie glanced at the comments and saw that everyone was paying attention to Xu Ran, so he immediately decided to leave.
"Alright, let's go fishing."
"it is good."
Xu Ran returned to the farm.
Unexpectedly, on his first day herding sheep, Xiao Hui encountered outsiders in the mountains.
Thankfully, nothing serious happened.
"Let's fence off a spot on the hillside, or maybe halfway up the mountain to graze the sheep."
"It's not safe on the mountain road."
Xu Ran thought to herself.
So far, the results seem to be quite good.
Then, Xu Ran took the camera off Xiao Hui's neck and let it continue playing happily.
At this moment, Li Wu stepped forward and suggested with a smile:
"Brother, I see a lot of people making short videos now. Do you think our farm could do that?"
"Brother, you're so talented. If you become famous, you won't have to worry about selling your farm's produce."
Li Wu is quite the smooth talker.
Upon hearing this, Xu Ran couldn't help but smile and replied:
"I've considered this, but it's not that easy. Only one in ten thousand people can become famous."
"Our farm doesn't have much video content. If I film watermelons or tomatoes, no one will watch it."
"It needs to be sensational."
"Once the farm has developed further, we'll open up video channels."
Xu Ran is quite busy right now and doesn't have time to film videos.
Once the farm is stable and I have more free time, I can start thinking about how to shoot videos.
Then, he went to the greenhouse to check on the tomatoes.
This is called "seedling inspection." You have to pay close attention to the growth of the crops at all times. If you encounter diseases or pests, you have to deal with them in time. Otherwise, it will be like a disease, and all the crops in the greenhouse will have problems.
Xu Ran was also very curious about the seeds that the system rewarded.
The tomatoes were top-grade, and he wanted to know just how top-grade they could be.
If it's really good, it might fetch a higher price.
In addition, Xiao Hui's videos were edited by some marketing bloggers and appeared online.
Many people saw the Border Collie herding sheep.
Everyone thought it was cute and couldn't help but laugh, but no one knew whose Border Collie it was.
I just have a slightly better impression of Little Grey.
That night.
Xu Ran sat on this side of the melon patch, making his usual rounds.
Three Border Collies stayed by his side.
They lay on the ground, resting quietly.
They felt secure as long as Xu Ran was around.
Just then, the rustling sound started again.
Since drinking the nutrient solution, Xu Ran's physical condition has improved significantly, and her five senses have also been greatly enhanced.
He realized that the badger had come to steal melons again!
No wonder Runtu wanted to plant them; these guys never learn their lesson.
"Again?"
"Cola and Sprite, bring it on!"
Xu Ran waved his hand and gave an order.
The next second, the Border Collie darted away.
This time, Little Grey came along too.
Xu Ran hurriedly followed.
Before long, the Border Collie had surrounded the badger.
To Xu Ran's surprise, the badgers did not destroy the melon patch. Instead, they gathered together, blinking their big eyes and looking at Xu Ran with some trepidation and wariness.
Xu Ran had animal taming skills, and he could tell that the badger was begging him for food.
"No, you guys are making it impossible for me to do it this way."
"So you've stopped stealing and started begging instead, huh?"
Seeing their pitiful state, Xu Ran felt somewhat helpless.
If a badger steals melons, then it's perfectly reasonable for him to catch the badger.
But now the badger stopped stealing and came straight up to Xu Ran, stood up, and put its hands in front of its chest, looking cute.
Xu Ran pursed his lips; he was exactly the type to fall for that.
He looked around, found a big watermelon, and carried it over to them.
"Eat it, there's only one left."
"Running this farm isn't easy, so please don't ruin my melon patch."
Xu Ran said to them.
The badgers gathered together and immediately smashed open the watermelon to eat.
Their claws are quite sharp, and their bite force is very strong. They can bite open a watermelon in just a few bites and then enjoy it.
The Border Collie looked at Xu Ran, asking for his opinion. Xu Ran waved his hand, indicating not to interfere, and the Border Collies stopped and lay down to rest.
Badgers are black and white and look similar to honey badgers, as they are close relatives and look quite alike.
We need to report this to the local police station.
After all, these creatures are genuine protected animals, so it's best to report your relationship with them beforehand.
The badger quickly finished a watermelon.
This time, they actually ate the watermelon clean.
Perhaps what Xu Ran said to them had an effect.
The badger glanced at Xu Ran again, then wiped its mouth clean and ran into the woods under the cover of night, without continuing to wreak havoc on the melon patch.
"Hmm? Pretty smart."
Seeing them leave, Xu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
The farm is located at the foot of the mountain, next to the Qinling Mountains, where any kind of animal could come running down.
For others, wild protected animals are a rare sight, but for Xu Ran, they will probably be seen frequently in the future.
The next day.
A torrential rain fell on the farm.
The rain came just in time; the weather is cool afterward, the watermelons are growing fast, and the mushrooms in the woods should be sprouting soon.
It's a good time to go and collect mycelial aggregates.
On this rainy day, the farm was very peaceful. The animals were all resting in their sheds, and Xu Ran spent the whole day playing on her phone in her room.
The rain came and went quickly, stopping in the afternoon.
In just one night, the mountain will be covered with mushrooms the next day.
The next morning, Xu Ran put on his rain boots early, carried a bamboo basket, and headed straight into the mountains.
He walked along the mountain path, his feet crunching on the wild grass, breathing in the moist air, and felt refreshed and invigorated.
It feels really nice to be in nature.
Just then, a middle-aged man appeared ahead; he was also looking for mushrooms.
His name is Chen Denglong, and the villagers call him "Second Lantern." It's common for people in the village to have nicknames; most people in the village have one.
Auntie, Uncle, Cripple, and the like.
"Xu Ran, let's go find mushrooms!"
Chen Denglong greeted Xu Ran.
Many people in the village are talking about Xu Ran.
There's nothing we can do about it; the village is only so big, so if something happens, everyone will know about it.
Xu Ran has never liked these kinds of trivial family matters. He feels that it's enough to live his own life well and doesn't care about others.
Some villagers said he couldn't make a living outside, while others said that inheriting the farm would definitely make him a lot of money.
Xu Ran never paid much attention to it. Fortunately, the farm was some distance from the village and was usually very quiet.
"Yes, I want to eat chicken stew with mushrooms, so I'm looking for some mushrooms."
Xu Ran replied politely.
The two exchanged a brief greeting and then went off to pick mushrooms on their own.
The mountains after the rain are truly a treasure trove, with plenty of good things to see.
The task didn't specify a particular type of mushroom, so Xu Ran picked any mushrooms he saw to complete the task first.