I'm a Druid at a farmhouse.

Chapter 18 Even Wild Boars Have Pride

When Song You returned to the courtyard, he was still carrying the cool, damp air of the mountain forest.

He leaned the mud-covered wood-cutter's axe against the corner of the wall, and only then did the feeling of exhaustion belatedly wash over him.

He slumped into his chair, his mind still replaying the image of the sow and her litter.

Since there was a female wild boar and piglets, it's highly likely that there was also a male boar nearby.

"This is a real hassle," he muttered to himself.

If left unchecked, that sow will eventually turn his orchard and vegetable garden into a buffet in order to protect her piglets.

At that point, forget about making money; just breaking even would be a good outcome.

Song You turned on the old computer, which was quite old. The screen lit up and the fan made a humming sound.

He opened his browser and typed a few words into the search box: Xiangcheng, wild boar, management regulations.

Several relevant government announcements and news articles quickly popped up on the screen.

He clicked on the latest announcement, a notice issued by the Municipal Forestry Bureau, and his eyes lit up. He read it word by word.

The notice clearly states that due to the improved ecological environment in recent years, wild boar populations have proliferated in some areas, posing a threat to agricultural production and personal safety.

After assessment, the mountainous area where Song You lives has been designated as a wild boar population control zone.

Simply put, it means that hunting is legal.

Song You's finger paused on the mouse for a moment, and a direct and brutal solution was presented to him.

Kill that sow and the hidden boar, bring back the litter of piglets, and raise them as domestic pigs.

Once the idea popped into my head, it took root.

This not only solves the problem of what to do, but also adds a new element to the agritainment business. Wild boar meat is a rare commodity, and once it's grown up, it becomes a delicious and hearty dish.

Moreover, the wild boar shouldn't be coming anytime soon, so I'll go and try to save the fruit trees myself.

He closed the webpage and habitually opened the [Druid's Diary].

[Druid's Log: You overwhelmingly crushed the fighting spirit of an adult wild boar, severely damaging its pride.]

[Druid Log: Beast Mastery Druid Beginner Progress +3%, Current Progress: 47%]

Upon seeing the first log entry, Song You couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This diary is quite humane; it even records things like hurting one's self-esteem.

He continued scrolling down to check his overall progress for the week.

[Farmhouse Druid: Song You]

[Rank: 0]

[Branch Progress]:

[Gourmet Druid]: 32%

[Beastmaster Druid]: 47%

[Jungle Druid]: 13%

"The Beastmaster Druid is far ahead in progress," Song You thought to himself, stroking his chin.

It seems that dealing with these animals is the fastest way to gain experience, compared to cooking and planting trees.

He felt full of energy again, and his plans for the future were clearer.

By continuously developing agritainment businesses, we can accelerate our own progress and further expand our agritainment operations.

If this momentum continues, we can pay off the loans, expand and strengthen our agritourism business, and become a powerful, divine-level druid in no time.

Just then, the phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

The screen displayed an unfamiliar number, originating from Xiangcheng.

Who would call so late at night?

He answered the phone: "Hello."

"Is this Mr. Song You? This is the Human Resources Department of Su Shi Technology." A formulaic female voice came from the other end of the phone, just like the last time, revealing no emotion.

Song You was taken aback; it was the company where he had interned again.

"It's me, what's up?"

"Mr. Song," the female voice paused, seemingly organizing her thoughts, "regarding your promotion, the company is considering that you may have missed the notification due to personal reasons, so we are confirming with you again. If you are still interested in joining the company, the offer is still valid this week, and we can hold your position."

Song You found it a bit strange. Are the HR departments of big companies all this dedicated? It's almost midnight and they're still calling people to urge them to come to work.

Moreover, if a week has passed, it can be extended for another week.

"No need, thank you for your kindness." He declined decisively, "I've already found a new job, so I won't trouble you."

There was a noticeable silence on the other end of the phone. After a few seconds, the woman's voice spoke with a hint of disbelief: "Huh? Mr. Song, are you sure? Our company is..."

"Confirmed." Song You didn't want to listen anymore. "Sorry, I have something to do, I'll hang up now."

He hung up the phone immediately.

But as soon as he put his phone down, the screen lit up again, showing the same number as before.

Song You frowned, picked up his phone, and pressed the hang-up button.

It's quiet now.

......

Central South University, girls' dormitory, 11 p.m.

The dormitory was brightly lit, and several girls were huddled together, chattering away on a cell phone.

The dormitory door was pushed open, and Su Yunxi walked in.

She took off her high heels, put on slippers, and casually placed her bag on the table, appearing somewhat absent-minded.

"Xixi, you're finally back! Come quick, we've found a really handsome guy!" A roommate with a ponytail waved excitedly at her.

"Exactly! He's handsome and can cook, he's the perfect man! Look at the way he uses a knife, I love it!" Another roommate chimed in.

Su Yunxi didn't react much. She walked to her bed, silently climbed up, and wrapped herself in the blanket.

The atmosphere in the dormitory cooled down a bit because of her silence.

"Xixi, what's wrong? Did you get bothered by those people at the student council again today?" Her roommate with the ponytail came over and asked with concern.

"It's nothing," Su Yunxi's muffled voice came from under the covers.

Her roommates exchanged glances and could all tell that she was in a bad mood.

"Hey, don't be sad." My ponytail-wearing roommate's eyes lit up with an idea. "I've noticed you've been under a lot of pressure lately. How about we go out together next weekend? It'll help you relax!"

She held up her phone and shook the screen.

"Let's go to this farmhouse restaurant! It's been super popular online lately! The environment is great, the food is delicious, and you can even fish and pick vegetables!"

Seeing that Su Yunxi still didn't react, she simply climbed the ladder and handed the phone directly to Su Yunxi's face.

"Look, this is the boss! He's the handsome guy we were talking about! Doesn't he look amazing?"

The light from the phone screen illuminated the small space under the covers.

In the video, a young man wearing a simple white T-shirt stands under a grapevine, intently processing a huge bluefish. His movements are clean and efficient, and the profile of his face is particularly distinct in the evening light.

Su Yunxi's eyelids, which had been half-closed, suddenly snapped open.

She froze on the bed.

On the phone screen, that figure she knew all too well was clearly reflected in her eyes.