My 1995 Small Farm.

Chapter 534 Endless Spending

Of course, it's good that these people are eager to come over.

At least after learning that Chen Ling's male puppy was being bred with a military dog, I became quite interested.

Those who could afford it simply paid extra for another one.

We plan to take the two puppies home after they are a month old so they can keep each other company.

Even if you can't afford to keep two dogs, it's okay. Some of the friends who accompanied me couldn't resist the temptation and spent money to order one.

The puppies from Zhao Gang's military dog ​​breeding base were all pre-ordered before they even arrived.

When Chen Ling called him when he returned to the county town, the old man was overjoyed.

He bluntly stated that he wanted to split the money with Chen Ling, since Chen Ling's dog hadn't been charged for breeding, so it was only right to give him a share.

Chen Ling did not refuse.

The training of military dogs in our country is a long and arduous task. They love keeping dogs, and money is not that important to them, but the buyer's acceptance of the price is a great encouragement to them.

……

In the following days, Garlic and its companions were encountered twice more in the rivers surrounding the county town.

Even at night, when it's dark and there are few people around, and you can't see it up close, it's still exciting enough.

This has attracted more and more people to visit.

In addition, the children's summer vacation is coming to an end.

The road is easier to travel on than before, and more and more people are coming here.

Chen Ling didn't care about the nearby villages or the province or city; he spent the last few days running between the county town and the village.

During the day, I would look after several litters of puppies, give the mother dog extra food, and also collect the skeleton of the wild boar king. In the evening, I would go home and cook different dishes for my wife.

A week passed in the blink of an eye.

The puppies are getting fatter and fatter. Two or three of them have even opened their eyes. Their round, chubby little bodies are restlessly crawling out.

The first one to open its eyes is also a fierce competitor for food; it can usually out-eat its littermates.

This is because these puppies are often the fastest-growing and strongest in their littermates.

Logically speaking, Chen Ling shouldn't have interfered.

These puppies aren't raised by our family. Even if some of them get hungry and lose weight because they can't get milk, we can still sell them.

But he's not that kind of person after all.

They would still help the skinny little ones find mother dogs with plenty of milk to nurse.

Sometimes, they are also fed with goat milk.

That way, you won't get thinner and thinner because you can't eat.

Besides the puppy, the skeleton of the wild boar king has also been erected outside the farm.

This thing isn't particularly heavy, but it's quite large.

It takes a lot of time to set it up.

If we had a crane, it would be a quick and easy job.

But if it's done by people, it takes several people a whole day to do it.

It sounds like it takes a long time, but actually it takes an average family half a day to build a duck shed.

This skeleton is assembled, sturdy, and aesthetically pleasing.

The skull is still so big and so heavy.

It's crooked here, tilted there... In short, it takes a lot of time.

Fortunately, Chen Ling had a general idea in mind, so he wasn't impatient while doing it.

What made Chen Ling laugh was...

Just as the skeleton of the wild boar king was erected and the haystacks were being trimmed, a large swarm of wasps moved into the pig's skull, which was the size of a dining table, and stung Old Zhong, who was there to paint, all over his head.

Finally, Chen Ling and Wang Qingwen used smoke and spray to drive away the hornets.

Besides wasps, squirrels also frequently come down the mountain throughout the year. The farm has dogs, and the dogs have a wide range of activities, so not many squirrels come down the mountain.

They like to pick up fallen, unripe fruits in the orchard and eat them without fear of sourness, holding them on the branches and munching on them incessantly.

Sheep will still climb up the cliff when people aren't looking.

Chen Ling felt that besides licking salt and eating grass on the cliff, they were simply itching for something to do. They felt uncomfortable if they didn't jump around and climb up and down.

Even some of the newly grown lambs jumped up and down.

These little goats were especially mischievous, which angered Chen Ling so much that he cursed and said he was going to eat lamb several times.

The three yellow cattle were also a source of worry. With the little white calf gone, Chen Ling often took them to the old river bend to graze with the other yellow cattle in the village.

Then one day, they discovered that their own yellow ox had mated with a yellow ox in the village. No wonder they were reluctant to go home; it turned out that the ox had found a companion outside.

Unlike donkeys and horses, cattle go into heat all year round, especially in early summer and early autumn.

That is, right now, it happens to be the peak mating season.

Both yellow cattle and water buffalo are like this.

Chen Ling's three yellow cattle consist of one male and two females. Originally, he planned to have the three of them form a family, but after they were put together with the other cattle in the village, they started to mate freely.

There's nothing unacceptable about that.

……

"Hehe, I made a full 50,000 yuan in less than three months."

"How about it, Lingzi? I didn't embarrass you, did I?"

That evening, Han Chuang quietly rode his motorcycle to the farm to distribute the money to Chen Ling.

He deliberately chose this time because he was afraid of attracting too much attention.

This guy is tall and strong, over 1.9 meters tall, dark-skinned and muscular, but he's not very brave.

When you're carrying money, everyone looks like a thief.

Chen Ling counted the money and nodded secretly: "The canned pickled fish sells well, especially in the summer. It's ready to eat right out of the box, the fish is refreshing, and the fish jelly is cool and refreshing too."

"Boss Sun called my brother and said that he could discuss with you later about canning the crayfish together."

"...Canned crayfish? That's unnecessary. They won't sell after this season."

"Huh? It's not selling?"

Han Chuang was taken aback by the answer and was somewhat dampened by his enthusiasm.

Chen Ling smiled and said, "You can make a batch to try, make a small batch, and sell it at Sun Yanhong's shop later."

"Forget it, you've already said it's not going to work. Wouldn't it be stupid for us to force ourselves to do it?"

One good thing about Han Chuang and his group is that they listen to Chen Ling's advice, especially after the success of the pickled fish.

"Let's not talk about that. Lingzi, you should teach me how to take care of a child. My little devil is so difficult to deal with. When will he be as obedient as Rui Rui?"

He pleaded for help with a mournful expression.

Chen Ling was speechless, thinking to himself, "Rui Rui is obedient? Where did you all get that idea?"

……

At this moment, Rui Rui was outside the farm, playing hide-and-seek with Da Tou and his gang around the huge skeleton of the wild boar king.

Big Head, Stinky Egg, and Little Hair are all around three or four years old.

These little kids aren't allowed to run around with the older kids like Liu Nier at home.

Let's spend some time at the farm with Rui Rui.

There are lots of fun things to do, someone is watching over them, and it's cool, so parents feel at ease. They dig ant holes in the morning, catch small fish in the ditch at noon, and play hide-and-seek when it gets dark.

They really don't feel tired at all.

To the left of the farm gate, under a thick, old tree that had clearly been transplanted, stood a huge, snow-white, monstrous wild boar skeleton.

It raised one of its front hooves as if pawing the ground, its huge and terrifying head looked up at the sky, and its two scimitar-like fangs pointed to the sky, looking like it was about to go berserk and charge at any moment.

Even just the skeleton is incredibly imposing.

The little ones run and play under it, sometimes even hugging the leg bone to climb on it, laughing and joking non-stop.

This also surprised many visitors from other places who came to the farm.

"How was this done? Was it welded? It's so sturdy."

"Yes, it's welded. The owner put in a lot of effort... People keep coming to ask about the puppy, and the owner hasn't had time to tidy up the things around it. Otherwise, it would look better with some decorations."

Because of the turtle incident, people started coming to the village again. Some had learned about the wild boar king through the newspapers and came specifically to see it.

But once I arrived here, I was drawn to the old turtle.

After all, the wild boar king is dead, but the old turtle is still alive and can perform miracles and save people, which gives it a mythical quality, so everyone wants to see its true form.

The place where the turtle king first appeared in Chenwangzhuang is unavoidable.

This place also has the most legendary stories.

So most people stay here after they arrive.

The villagers were already quite adept at receiving guests, so the village became lively again.

Naturally, once they learned that Chen Ling was in the village, they would inevitably head over to the farm.

Upon arrival, I encountered people from the provincial TV station, which greatly excited me.

Even the provincial TV station staff live here, so this place must be something special.

The group from the provincial TV station were also firsthand witnesses to Chen Ling and his team's battle against the Wild Boar King. They led the group on a tour of the Wild Boar King's skeleton, explaining its contents while gesturing in admiration, and suggesting that they come back tomorrow for photos and group pictures, making quite a lively scene.

They also said that Chen Ling was busy and didn't take them into the farm; they just wandered around outside.

Follow these people from the provincial TV station who are taking a break on their shifts. Look at the flock of sheep crawling around on the mountainside, the civets digging holes in the ground to make their nests, and the flock of egrets returning from foraging in the twilight sky.

I also learned the joyful news that the baby red-crowned crane was about to be born, and I was overjoyed and excited with them.

As darkness fell, the children were still playing hide-and-seek, with Su Li taking over the supervision.

"This family built such a remote farm, I don't know how they run it, do they even have any customers?"

Some people from out of town muttered under their breath.

They saw the farm was beautiful and must have cost a lot, so they felt it was a pity, meaning they thought Chen Ling wouldn't be able to make a profit.

"Haha, you don't need to worry about that. They're running it very well... Take us for example, the accommodation fees alone at the farm are not a small amount. If it weren't for the public funds, we couldn't afford it ourselves."

"Including food, each person needs this amount per day... Enough to feed us for three years after opening."

"Oh? So expensive? You're still staying here?"

"It feels good to live here."

"How can this be good? Tell me, is this different from the village?"

"Hmm... I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's just good."

Then he told these people from out of town how much Chen Ling's puppies could sell for.

The crayfish they ate in the city and the delicious pickled fish they enjoyed in the county town were both related to this place.

"Oh, I know, I know... The crayfish stalls in the city put up new signs last month, called Fugui Mountain Villa. There are also a lot of other things like pickled vegetables, eggs, and salted eggs with the name Fugui Mountain Villa. My kids keep saying that the name is weird. Turns out it refers to this place."

"What? This farm is that famous? They own the crayfish restaurant?"

"No, no, no, it wasn't him who opened it. It was the owner who developed the dishes, including the pickled fish canned food."

"..."

Everyone gasped, completely stunned.

"I thought this was just a farmer's business, how come it has such great capabilities?"

"They're just farmers."

The junior leader from the provincial TV station was still laughing, "Didn't you see what happened on our news program? That young man who hunted the wild boar king, he said he's a 'four-in-one' farmer of the new era—a farmer, a hunter, a herbalist, and a breeder. How pure he is, hahaha..."

The group was stunned for a moment, looking at each other, completely at a loss for words.

I almost forgot that this young man is a hunter after hearing how amazing he is.

Just then, two young men came out of the farm in a hurry, picked up a baby, and said to the junior leader of the provincial TV station with a smile, "Old Guo, your eyesight is not good. You said that Xiao He would hatch today, but it hasn't hatched yet. I've made you wait another day."

"Hey, don't blame me for this. The two red-crowned cranes haven't moved much and are eating and drinking very little. Don't you think they're about to hatch? I think they'll hatch by tomorrow at the latest."

"Okay, we'll talk about it tomorrow. There are more and more babies being born now, so it's better for them to hatch sooner."

He left with a single sentence, then picked up the baby, mounted the little blue horse, grabbed the other children by the arms, lifted them up, and rode away.

A tall, muscular young man followed closely behind on a motorcycle with its lights on.

After the two left, the men and women from out of town were still looking around and whispering among themselves: "Is this the Chen Fugui people were talking about? He can even ride a horse? I wonder if they'll let us ride with him?"

Guo from the provincial TV station just smiled and then told them about the evening entertainment options: catching cicadas and scorpions, which was a lot of fun.

As for other matters, they can ask Chen Ling when he comes over tomorrow.

After saying that, the group went up the mountain to keep watch again.

After having a meal and drinks in the county town, Chen Ling and Han Chuang washed up and went to bed with their wives.

The young couple lay in bed.

Rui Rui was in her crib next to her, which was decorated with fireflies, glow-in-the-dark fish, various pretty bird feathers, and a bunch of random toys.

He was tired after playing all day.

At this moment, he was lying on his little bed, his bare bottom sticking out, drooling and talking in his sleep.

The young couple, Chen Ling and his wife, were not sleepy at all. They sat on the mat and quietly did some accounting.

The money distributed by Sun Yanhong's crayfish restaurant.

Han Chuang received the money from the canned fish.

The money comes from selling various seafood, salted eggs, homemade wine, farm stays, and other miscellaneous items from the family.

All of these added together have exceeded 600,000.

"Six hundred thousand? Are you sure you didn't miscalculate? Ah Ling? How did our family get so much money?"

Wang Susu was stunned for a moment. She really couldn't believe it. How could there be so much in just half a year?

"You didn't miscalculate. This is just a rough estimate; many things haven't been added in yet. It's mainly Sun Yanhong's side; about half of it is her contribution."

Chen Ling said with a smile.

That being said, my family has managed to earn around 200,000 yuan in the past six months without much work. It's like we were playing around and earning it at the same time, which is already quite good.

He was quite satisfied.

"My God! Six hundred thousand!"

As Chen Ling spoke in her ear, Wang Susu was still somewhat dazed, feeling as if it were all unreal: "Six hundred thousand! How can you possibly spend so much money? You could never spend it all in your lifetime."

Chen Ling simply smiled at his wife's unimaginative words, patted her pregnant belly, helped her lie back down on the bed, turned off the light, and looked at the moonlight shining into the room. He chuckled, "We can't spend all our money, and we still have the kids. Take Rui Rui, for example, that brat. He might grow up to be a spendthrift. He could squander all the savings we've accumulated in no time."

"Pah, you're just talking nonsense. How can you talk about your own son like that?" Wang Susu reached out and pinched him, then couldn't help but smile herself, finally feeling that the matter was real.

Six hundred thousand.

(End of this chapter)