I run a farm, what the heck is this post-apocalyptic farm owner system?

Chapter 14 Mission Complete! Changes at the Farm!

That evening, Xu Ran checked on the owls in the yard.

I also fed it some meat strips.

Once the owl experiences being fed, it becomes incredibly docile.

Finally, I've found my meal ticket.

The Border Collie went to keep an eye on the melon patch.

Around the farm, timid animals such as rabbits, mice, and hedgehogs began to stir, searching for food in the darkness.

Although the farm is somewhat old, it is full of life.

After calming the owl down, Xu Ran went to rest as well.

The next morning.

Wang Ping, a newly recruited employee, arrived at work early.

Seeing Xu Ran cooking porridge, Wang Ping immediately came over to help.

"Perfect timing. I'll teach you how to cook this porridge. If you come early next time, just cook it the way I do."

"You learn how to cook today, I'll do it."

Xu Ran explained.

"Okay, boss."

Wang Ping studied attentively from the side.

Not long after, Li Wu and Zhang Wen also rode their motorcycles to work at the farm.

They both came to help in the kitchen.

"Ran-ge, we're here!"

Li Wu greeted him.

"Boss, I'll go let the chickens out first."

Seeing that there were many people in the kitchen, Zhang Wen took the initiative to do something else.

"Then I'll go take a look around the greenhouse."

Li Wu didn't sit still after hearing what he said.

There is also a large area of ​​weeds on the farm.

Unfortunately, we don't have enough manpower. We're already struggling to take care of the greenhouses, not to mention a large melon field and a vegetable garden. We don't have the energy to cultivate any more wasteland.

This patch of weedy land is used to raise chickens and sheep.

There are grasshoppers and other insects in the grass, and the chickens are well-fed every day, which can be considered ecological chicken farming.

"Okay, let's eat soon."

Xu Ran nodded.

The early morning is the best time of day, and every morning is the busiest time on the farm.

Everyone performed their duties.

Wang Ping and Xu Ran diligently learned the techniques for cooking porridge.

She watched Xu Ran skillfully and deftly chop the pumpkin and corn, feeling somewhat surprised.

The boss's knife skills are amazing!

This is almost as good as a master chef!

When the porridge was almost cooked, Zhang Wen and Li Wu returned and busied themselves setting the table with the food.

While the porridge was cooking, Wang Ping cooked a few fried eggs, her technique quite skillful.

The food has improved somewhat now.

While everyone was eating in the cafeteria, Xu Ran filled the dogs' food bowls with food.

On the farm, the dogs eat whatever the people eat, so their breakfast consists of steamed buns and corn and pumpkin porridge.

The three Border Collies weren't picky at all and actually quite liked the food.

A new day begins.

In the morning, police officer Wu Jun came again.

He came specifically about the owl.

Local police stations in small towns usually don't handle many big cases; they mostly deal with these trivial matters. Since owls are protected animals, they still have to come and check on them.

At this moment, the owl, its wings wrapped in bandages, stood motionless with its eyes wide open, scrutinizing Xu Ran and Wu Jun.

"I found it while I was picking mushrooms in the mountains. It had blood on its wings and wasn't moving on the ground, so I saved it."

"I handle a lot of animal cases here, so I'll help if I can."

"There's no problem raising them here."

Xu Ran looked at the owl and explained.

"Boss Xu, this is really great. If you're willing to help, we'll definitely support you. If you're not willing to help, I can take you back to the station to raise you."

"There's just one thing: once the owl recovers, it needs to be released back into the wild. We'll come with the forestry bureau staff and release it back into the forest."

Wu Jun did this to protect wild animals, since wild animals are not allowed to be kept as pets.

Of course, there are exceptions where animals voluntarily seek refuge.

Many birds of prey even nest outside on balconies in the city.

"No problem, I'll contact you once it's healed."

Xu Ran readily agreed.

The police officers left quickly, and the owl settled down on the farm.

In the afternoon, the system notification finally appeared.

[Mission to save the Night Owl is complete.]

[Rewards: The host's affinity and closeness with the Night Owl have increased. The Night Owl will protect the host's post-apocalyptic farm!]

Upon seeing the notification, Xu Ran smiled slightly.

"Mission accomplished!"

"This means that the owl's injuries have healed."

"It's better so quickly? It's only been less than a day."

Xu Ran went over to the owl and checked its wings.

The owl didn't even bother to flap its wings, letting Xu Ran open its wings to inspect it. After the inspection, it closed its wings, showing no sign of being able to fly.

If the wings aren't flapping, it means the injury hasn't healed and the person still needs to rest.

This owl is quite cute.

It has a round head and a well-behaved personality.

Xu Ran really wanted to raise it.

We can catch rats at night, since the farm is located at the foot of the mountain and has abundant resources, so there will definitely be rats around.

Life on the farm is well-organized.

Xu Ran hung a camera lens around the little Border Collie's neck and sent it out to herd sheep.

There's absolutely no need to worry about it.

He took the opportunity to go to the greenhouse to check on the tomatoes.

Tomatoes and watermelons grow very quickly.

For example, autumn-delayed watermelons grown in greenhouses can be seeded in August and mature in October.

The same applies to tomatoes; if the seedlings are successfully cultivated, they can be harvested in a month and a half.

The farm is currently in its initial stage and lacks funds for long-term investment, so short-term returns are the best option.

For example, peach trees will not bear fruit for three years after transplanting. In other words, if you want to grow peaches, you have to be prepared to lose money for three years. You can't do it without funds and patience.

The tomato seedlings are growing very well, which puts Xu Ran at ease.

After selling the watermelons in the field, the next wave of money will come from these tomatoes.

He then strolled around the melon patch again, and found that the remaining watermelons had all grown big enough to be sold.

So he contacted the buyer, Liu Meng, who immediately agreed.

"That's great! There are few watermelons this year, and your farm has a good variety of watermelons. We're in dire need of watermelons right now."

"Come over tomorrow afternoon, right? No problem."

And that's how it was settled.

Xu Ran stood beside the melon field, gazing at the vast expanse of lush green melons.

Because the farm is located on a plain at the foot of a mountain with little shelter, the temperature difference between day and night is relatively large, resulting in watermelons that are much sweeter.

This is also why the farm's watermelons are so popular.

After a year of hard work, the harvest season is here, and I'm always happy.

Watching the melon seedlings grow from seedlings to vines, then develop into female flowers, and finally into watermelons, brings a great sense of satisfaction to an agricultural worker like myself.

Successfully cultivating a seed is always a satisfying experience.

It gives me a sense of accomplishment.

And if you can make money in the end, that feels even better.

Xu Ran chose to return from the big city to start a farm because he liked it that way.

"Ran-ge, Little Grey is back with the sheep!"

At this moment, Li Wu ran over to report.

"Okay, I'll go check it out. The watermelon collectors will be here tomorrow. Tell Zhang Wen we'll get ready to collect the watermelons this morning."

Xu Ran nodded.

"No problem, the watermelons are growing really well this year, and the market is good too. I even think we haven't planted enough."

Li Wu replied with a smile.

The farm is doing well, and he's happy as an employee.

After all, Zhang Wen and Li Wu both wanted to stay on the farm indefinitely.

They lost money growing watermelons last year, and they were worried that the farm would have to close down.

"The situation changes every year. If you plant too much and encounter a bad market, the risk is also high."

"Just a few acres is fine."

Xu Ran turned and walked towards the farm gate, with Li Wu walking beside him, and the two chatted idly.

A cool breeze whistled by, dispelling some of the heat.

At the farm gate in the distance, a flock of sheep, led by Slow Sheep, gathered together and entered the farm.

Little Gray kept a close watch at the very back of the group, while Cola and Sprite, two adult Border Collies, controlled the direction from the left and right.

The farm is quietly changing, becoming full of life and vitality.