After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 98 Picking Wild Vegetables, the Woman is More Beautiful Than the Flowers

These two purple gromwell plants were Gu Tong's precious treasures. He had been thinking about them for only a day, which made Dong Jun both amused and exasperated: "Brother Gu, everything is fine at home. I will treat the purple gromwell plants like my own daughters, is that alright?"

"Hehe, thanks a lot, Brother Dong! I'll treat you to drinks when I get back."

The two chatted for a while, then ended the call.

Before Gu Tong could even put down his phone, he received another message from Gu Lixian: "Be careful in the wild! If I have time in the next couple of days, I'll come visit you."

"I appreciate the thought, thank you! But it's such a long way and the road is difficult to travel, so let's get together again when I get back."

Upon reading Gu Lixian's information, Gu Tong couldn't help but smile.

Everyone likes to feel cared for, especially when the other person is a beautiful girl.

It can only be said that he is, after all, an ordinary person, far from being detached from worldly affairs.

evening.

Gu Tong personally prepared a sumptuous dinner.

In addition to hand-pulled mutton and mutton soup, there was also a large plate of cold dishes and a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Sun Youcheng took a sip of wine and a bite of food, then asked with a smile, "Boss, does this dish have a name? It's quite delicious."

"This cold dish is called 'Spicy Red,' and it contains onions, green chilies, and tomatoes. You can't find it anywhere else."

Gu Tong clinked glasses with Aikebai and then responded with a comment.

"That's a nice name for the dish. I'll try it when I get home. By the way, boss, after you harvest your rapeseed, are you planning to sell the seeds directly or press it into oil yourself? If you're pressing it into oil, I'll definitely buy a lot."

Sun Youcheng then grabbed a lamb bone and started gnawing on it, casually asking about the oil pressing business.

He has been traveling around Nasu for the past few days and has learned that the local black rapeseed oil is a rare and high-quality edible oil, which is much more expensive than ordinary rapeseed oil.

So he had an idea: to buy some rapeseed oil and give it to his relatives and friends after the rapeseed ripened.

"I only have 30 mu of rapeseed fields. After the harvest, I plan to press the oil. If you need any, I can save you a few barrels."

Upon hearing what the other party said, Gu Tong's heart stirred, and she thought that she could sell rapeseed oil in the live broadcast room.

His own 30 mu of rapeseed grew little by little under the watchful eyes of his fans, and perhaps many people will have a demand for it.

"Then it's settled! This trip to Nasu has been truly worthwhile thanks to the care of Boss and Xiao Ai, who even took me out to herd livestock! Come, let me toast you both, thank you!"

Taking advantage of a slight buzz from the alcohol, Sun Youcheng spoke his mind.

Some things cannot be measured in money. He felt very lucky to have met Gu Tong and Ai Kebai.

"Let's drink, son, let's drink!"

Aikelbai picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp; he actually quite liked the bird's personality.

The group didn't drink much; they didn't even finish a single bottle of wine.

The main reason is that one cannot let their guard down in the wild, and drinking too much can affect a person's reaction speed and judgment.

the next day.

When Gu Tong got up and saw Sun Youcheng, she asked directly, "How did you sleep last night?"

"Not bad, I slept soundly until dawn."

Sun Youcheng has adapted to life in the wild and looks much more energetic today.

Gu Tong nodded, patted the other person on the shoulder, and then went to wash up.

Ai Kebai had already heated up the leftover mutton soup from last night, and had given the bones to Little Stone and the others. There was also some hand-pulled meat in the pot.

During the meal, Sun Youcheng said mysteriously, "Boss, Xiao Ai, guess what good stuff I brought back from this trip to herd livestock with you?"

"What is it?"

Ai Kebai immediately became interested.

Sun Youcheng didn't say anything, but got up and dragged a box out of the tent.

Then, in front of the two of them, it was opened, and inside was a drone.

"Why didn't you say you brought a drone?"

Ai Kebai initially thought it was a bit unnecessary for Sun Youcheng to bring two suitcases on this trip, but he didn't expect that one of the suitcases contained a drone.

He was immediately displeased. If the other party had taken some out earlier, wouldn't Brother Gu have had an extra weapon when he did his live stream?

"Good things come to those who wait! We've been busy for the past couple of days, and bringing this out now would just be a waste of time. Boss, let's do a live stream of aerial footage of a high-altitude ranch today, I guarantee those guys will be screaming with excitement."

Sun Youcheng rolled his eyes, then raised an eyebrow at Gu Tong.

Gu Tong found it very interesting. He finished his meal in a few bites and went to check out the aerial photography drone.

He had experience with aerial photography drones, and the difficulty of controlling them was far lower than that of agricultural drones. Moreover, he possessed proficient flight control skills, so he could easily get started.

Then, the drone took off, and he started a multi-camera live stream.

"We have a surprise for you today. Please follow the drone's lens to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the alpine pasture from the air."

Gu Tong's first words ignited the fans' enthusiasm, and then he switched the camera to the drone's perspective.

The scene featured high mountains, canyons, rivers, meadows, pine forests, and distant snow-capped peaks, exuding a unique desolation and mystery of the Western Regions that gave fans goosebumps.

Unlike landscapes photographed from the ground, this panoramic, infinitely distant scenery will leave a deep impression on everyone's heart, making them incredibly excited.

The drone climbed higher and higher, hovering at a height of nearly 500 meters, and began to slowly rotate its camera, revealing the entire view of the alpine pasture.

"Look, everyone, to the west of where I am, there's the famous 'Tang Monk's Ancient Path.' Legend has it that Tang Sanzang went on his journey to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures..."

We traveled that road by crossing mountains and snow-capped peaks.

To the east lies the Ahya National Wetland Park. It comprises permanent rivers, forested swamps, and marshy meadows, and is a haven for rare wildlife and plants.

Gu Tong had specifically studied the topographic map of Nasu County, and could easily identify the direction and location even when placed in a real-world setting.

As the drone camera panned, his commentary joined in, giving fans a clear understanding of the local situation.

Many fans were captivated, experiencing the beauty of Nassau for the first time and feeling a strong desire to visit the area.

[Lonely Swordsman]: "Boss, if I go over there, will I be treated like a bird?"

Gu Tong heard the speech of [Lonely Swordsman] through voice broadcast.

As he piloted the drone back to base, he said, "You're really pragmatic, now you're calling yourself a big shot? Come on over if you want, I can guarantee you'll receive the same treatment, but I can't guarantee you'll leave unscathed."

【I Won't Eat Your Donkey Meat】: "Haha, that's hilarious! Swordsman, I advise you not to go, lest you turn into a pile of fertilizer."

【Small Town Exam Taker 123】: "It's fertilizer with a smell."

Once everyone had finished making a fuss, Gu Tong ended the broadcast.

The drone returned safely, and he was very satisfied with the live stream, planning to produce a detailed video.

He brought his laptop, which had a solar charging panel and a battery, enough for him to complete the task.

Aikebai took his sheepdog to herd the sheep, while Gu Tong packed up his drone and planned to explore the surrounding area. He wanted to familiarize himself with the terrain and also see more different kinds of wild plants.

"Little bird, I need to go check out the surrounding area. Will you come with me?"

He turned his head and glanced at Sun Youcheng, who was charging the drone's battery, and casually asked a question.

"Go, it'll be good to learn from the big shot."

Sun Youcheng happily agreed, and then the two of them headed into the depths of the meadow.

The mountain road is difficult to travel.

Gu Tong seemed to be in complete control, while Sun Youcheng was struggling. Fortunately, neither of them was walking very fast, so he could barely keep up.

"Boss, I can't take it anymore, I need to rest for a bit."

After walking for another half hour, Sun Youcheng couldn't go on any longer and stood there panting heavily.

Gu Tong had no objection, since there was no rush, so he let the other person sit down and rest.

He wandered around the neighborhood and saw a cluster of slightly curled ferns on a shady slope in a grove of trees. The tender green stems were covered with fine hairs and looked quite cute.

Gu Tong quickly took out her phone and started shooting video footage.

At this moment, Sun Youcheng walked over, pointed at the ferns, and asked, "Boss, what's this?"

"This is bracken fern. We've just finished eating the fresh vegetables, so we can pick some to take home."

Gu Tong responded with a smile, then put away her phone.

He then reached out and pinched the root of the bracken fern. With a crisp "snap," a tender stem fell into his palm.

After picking several handfuls, Gu Tong managed to gather a small bundle. "That's enough," she said. "Let's pick more after we've eaten them. These things don't keep well."

He possesses the skills of identification and picking, making it incredibly easy for him to gather some wild vegetables to take home and eat.

"Wow, you're amazing! You know everything!"

Sun Youcheng gave a thumbs up with heartfelt admiration. These things happened to be outside his knowledge, and he was really envious of how skillfully others picked wild vegetables.

Gu Tong smiled and shook his head, saying, "Let's go, let's go up to a higher place."

The two continued walking through the pine forest, where the trees were sparse and there were exposed rocks in some places.

But the diversity of plants broadened Gu Tong's horizons. He saw a variety of wild vegetables and Chinese medicinal herbs, such as bitter lettuce, bamboo leaf lettuce, bupleurum, rhubarb, gentian, and narrow-leaved rhodiola.

However, he didn't do anything more. A bundle of bracken was enough for the wild vegetables, and most medicinal herbs were prohibited from being dug up or picked.

While filming video footage, he also explained the science to Sun Youcheng.

Sun Youcheng felt that this trip to herd livestock had broadened his horizons and was incredibly rewarding.

Around noon, the two returned to the camp.

"Brother Gu, you brought back some bracken? Let's mix it together for lunch, it's delicious."

Aikebai returned earlier than the two of them. After the sheep had eaten and drunk their fill, they naturally returned to rest.

He saw the wild vegetables Gu Tong was carrying and immediately called out their names.

This made Sun Youcheng feel frustrated, as he felt useless and ignorant about many things in the wild.

As the group was preparing lunch, Gu Tong suddenly received a message from Gu Lixian: "I'm almost at the ranch, can you send me your location?"

"You actually came? The campsite is a bit far from the highway. Here's what I'll do: I'll come pick you up and contact you when we get to the highway."

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Gu Tong immediately showed a look of surprise and then replied to the other party.

"Aikebai, Gulixian is here. I'll go pick her up. You and Xiaoniao are in charge of cooking."

He gave Ai Kebai some instructions, then rode off at breakneck speed on his maroon steed.

It was quite a journey from the camp to the highway; it took him more than half an hour to get there.

Standing by the roadside, Gu Tong sent a message to Gu Lixian: "I'm by the roadside," along with her location.

A few minutes later, a white SUV drove up and stopped beside him.

Gulixian got out of the car, dressed in casual clothes, and smiled slightly at Gu Tong: "It must be tiring herding livestock out there, right? You look a bit tanned."

"I think it's alright. How long have you been here? Sorry, the campsite is a bit far from the road."

Gu Tong felt a little embarrassed; the other party must have been waiting for quite a while.

Gulixian didn't mind, shook her head and said, "I just arrived recently, I brought you some things, could you help me carry them?"

After saying that, she walked to the back of the car and opened the trunk.

Gu Tong quickly followed. The trunk of the car was full of things, including vegetables, fruits, baked buns, two bottles of purified water, and mutton.

"Thank you so much for coming all this way and bringing so many things!"

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He didn't refuse, as it would have seemed pretentious to refuse at this point, so he thanked the other party while moving the things.

Gulixian smiled sweetly, and even the wildflowers blooming by the roadside seemed to lose their color.

"Don't hesitate to help me with this little thing."

The two quickly tied the supplies she had brought to the horse's back, then led the horse along the ridge towards the camp.

The car was parked on the open ground by the roadside. This road is a pastoral trail, not a scenic area, and few people come here usually, so there is no need to worry about safety.

"Gulixian, aren't you going to work today?"

"I ran some errands this morning and don't need to go back to work to clock in this afternoon, so I thought I'd come and see you. Gu Tong, don't work too hard. Even if you're under pressure to repay the loan, I can help you apply for an extension."

The two walked and talked until they reached the last ridge not far from the camp.

The mountain ridges are covered with blooming Junggar golden lotus flowers, their golden blossoms standing out brightly against the backdrop of lush green alpine meadows.

Gulixian was immediately struck by a bright spot and asked Gu Tong to take several photos of her against a backdrop of flowers.

Gu Tong looked through the photos. The mountains and rivers were beautiful, the scenery was beautiful, and the people were more beautiful than the flowers.

He couldn't help but smile knowingly and said to Gulixian, "I dare not point the camera at you when I'm live streaming, otherwise my fans will definitely flood the screen with messages."

Gulixian quickly realized that the other person was praising her beauty, and felt very happy.

Gu Tong walked over, took a few selfies, and then handed the phone back to the other person: "Let's go, Aikebai and Xiaoniao are still waiting for us to go back for dinner."

The two arrived at the campsite, and Little Stone ran over from afar, circling around Gulixian incessantly.

Ai Kebai and Sun Youcheng helped lead the chestnut horse away and then unloaded the supplies from its back.

Everyone welcomed Gulixian's arrival, but the lunch was rather simple: meat soup, naan bread, and cold bracken salad.

Gu Tong heated up the baked buns and brought them over. "Have some baked buns, Gu Lixian brought them all the way here."