boyutpedia Chapter 11 was very rewarding!
Chapter 11 was very rewarding!
The mushroom business is really booming.
There were many customers gathered around Xu Ran's stall.
A kind old man picked up a mushroom, examined it carefully, and started chatting casually with Xu Ran:
"These are not easy to pick; they are all expensive mushrooms."
"You're pretty impressive, managing to get so many."
Xu Ran responded with a faint smile:
"Our farm is located in the mountains. It rained yesterday, and all the mushrooms have sprouted up."
"If everyone goes to the mountains to collect them together, we'll collect more."
"These are all top-quality goods; you'll miss out if you don't buy them now."
People around them heard their conversation.
Xu Ran deliberately said that everyone went to pick them together, which made the mushrooms seem more precious. Besides, it would be difficult to explain why he picked so many valuable mushrooms by himself.
People immediately crowded around, clamoring to buy it.
The mushrooms sold out very quickly.
They were all sold out in no time.
Xu Ran collected the remaining bits and pieces into a bag, planning to make a stir-fried mushroom and pork dish when she got back.
It was getting late, so he got into his small truck and drove off.
The farmers' market was still bustling.
Some elderly people set out vegetables from their gardens and are content with earning twenty or thirty yuan a day.
These days, life isn't easy for anyone.
After returning to the farm, Xu Ran calculated today's income.
I earned a total of over 1900, close to 2000.
Earning 2000 a day with almost no costs, pure and simple income.
Of course, for those engaged in agriculture, physical labor costs are not considered costs; working is simply what they are supposed to do.
Back at the farm, Xu Ran prepared to cook two dishes.
Li Wu and Zhang Wen usually go back in the afternoon and don't eat dinner on the farm unless something comes up.
For example, today when Xu Ran went to the market, one of them stayed behind to watch the farm.
Today, Li Wu stayed behind.
Li Wu was quite happy to agree.
Zhang Wen is married and naturally goes home for meals, while Li Wu is a single young man who, if he doesn't eat at the farm, will go to the county town for a bowl of noodles.
Xu Ran made a stir-fried mushroom and pork dish, while Li Wu prepared the rice. Then, Xu Ran took out three plastic bags and opened them, revealing pork head meat, duck carcass, and cold dishes.
There were also two large bottles of porcelain placed next to it.
Zhang Wen drinks alcohol, but Xu Ran and Li Wu don't; young people drink less these days.
"Brother, what's the occasion today? Why are you cooking so much food?"
Li Wu looked at the braised dishes on the table, swallowed hard, and smiled happily.
His family was relatively poor, so he was easily satisfied with material things.
A man's happiness can sometimes be that simple.
"I made some money selling mushrooms today, so I'll have some extra food."
Xu Ran replied with a smile.
Li Wu took two plastic cups, poured one for Xu Ran and one for himself. After taking a sip, they immediately started eating.
All three Border Collies ran over and sat down beside him, waiting patiently.
These three dogs all eat mixed grains, and they eat whatever Xu Ran eats. Each one is healthier than the last, with thick and shiny fur, and they are in very good health.
"The farm is busy now, so we need to hire a cook and someone to handle the odd jobs."
"I'll find someone else then."
Xu Ran thought for a moment and then said.
"Brother, that's great!"
Li Wu nodded in agreement.
Now everyone cooks together. Xu Ran and Zhang Wen can both cook, and Li Wu helps out.
With more people around, everyone can relax a bit.
For Xu Ran, having the system meant he wasn't so short of money anymore, and things would only get better if nothing unexpected happened, so he could still afford a few thousand yuan a month.
The meal was very enjoyable.
The cool evening breeze felt pleasant on my skin.
"I'll go to the mountains again early tomorrow morning. When Zhang Wen comes, you two can just do your work as usual. I still need to pick some mushrooms."
Xu Ran instructed Li Wu.
After obtaining the map, Xu Ran only wanted to earn more money.
This feeling is incredibly exhilarating, almost like finding money on the street.
"Okay, brother, don't worry, I'll get there early tomorrow, around 7 o'clock."
"I'll cook porridge for you then."
Li Wu immediately agreed.
The term "porridge" naturally refers to a staple food.
For Xu Ran, mornings are quite easy now. When cooking pig feed, he leaves a bowl for the two of them, then steams a few buns, adds a jar of fermented bean curd, and serves a plate of pickled vegetables.
The employees' breakfast was taken care of while the pigs were being fed.
Zhang Wen and Li Wu were quite impressed, saying that the breakfast had improved so much.
After eating breakfast, I have energy to work all day.
Once everything is finished.
The farm returned to peace.
Xu Ran played with the dog for a while, then called his mother to tell her about hiring a cook.
It's best to ask your parents about this; they have a wider social circle and are more likely to find reliable people.
"That's easy, I'll find you someone diligent."
"Just give me whatever amount you think is appropriate."
Xu's mother agreed over the phone.
"Okay, you don't need to worry too much about the farm. The watermelons are growing well this year, and the price is good. We've made quite a bit of money."
"You two have worked so hard for so long, and finally it's a prosperous year for you, and I've caught up with it."
Xu Ran chatted idly with a smile.
"You're even happier to have caught up with the two of us. Okay, I'm not saying anything more, I'm going to binge-watch my show."
Xu's mother hung up the phone.
"OK."
Xu Ran turned off her phone, yawned, and felt a little tired.
He went to check on the melon field again, worried that the family of five badgers might come and cause damage again.
Little Gray wagged its tail beside them and barked twice.
Because Little Grey became a "Doomsday War Pet", Xu Ran understood its meaning.
"You mean you can keep an eye on those guys?"
Xu Ran looked at Xiao Hui and asked.
"Woof!" Little Grey nodded.
"That works too. If they come, let them eat one, two at most."
Xu Ran then gave further instructions.
"Woof!" The little gray tail wagged rapidly and nodded again.
Anyone who saw this would be astonished.
This is insane! Who makes a dog do such a thing?!
Xu Ran went back to rest, and when night fell, the badger family really did come.
Hearing the commotion, Little Grey stood ready in the melon patch.
After some eye contact and physical interaction, it led the badger family to a watermelon and gestured that they could only eat this one.
Little Gray watched over the badger as it started moving.
Although small, it is quite intimidating.
After all, Little Gray's parents were nearby, so the badger didn't dare to cause trouble.
After the badger finished eating the melon, it left immediately. Only after they were far away did Little Grey return to the yard, lie down, and fall asleep peacefully.
It's starting to feel more and more like a "post-apocalyptic battle pet".
The next day.
Xu Ran got up very early.
Cook pig feed, steam buns, and let the chickens out of the coop to find their own food.
This has always been the life of a farmer; he has to do many things himself.
Not long after, Li Wu and Zhang Wen both came to work to help.
Before the pig feed was salted, the three of them each filled a large bowl and ate it with a chewy fermented bean curd bun, enjoying it immensely.
"I'm going into the mountains in a bit. In the morning, you can have Xiao Hui watch the sheep and let them go into the farm to eat the weeds."
"Don't let them go out."
Xu Ran said while eating.
"Okay, bro, you'll be fine going into the mountains by yourself, right? There are a lot of wild animals in these mountains. I heard there are pandas and bison. Those things are all wild, they're pretty amazing."
Li Wu asked a question.
"We're in the outer area, so we'll be fine as long as we don't go deep into the mountains."
"We should pick as many mushrooms as possible while they are growing well."
Xu Ran quickly finished his breakfast. He didn't have to clean up, so he carried a large bamboo basket on his back and set off on the road into the mountains once again.
Upon entering the forest, Xu Ran immediately brought up the system panel, then opened the rare plant distribution map and zoomed in to a suitable scale.
In an instant, all sorts of rare fungi and precious trees were marked on the map.
It gives you a sense of being in God's-eye view.
A look of excitement immediately appeared on Xu Ran's face!