Chapter 3: The Laughing Mini Donkey

Why should I use a baby?

Beside her, Han Baby helplessly rolled her eyes and said, "You can still add another finger to your signature 'bye-bye' gesture..."

Today, the town of Xiaotuo is bustling with activity, as those within a radius of about 100 kilometers who have surplus cattle and sheep to sell have all come here

Indeed, it is fortunate that Old Han's convenience store helped sell a considerable amount of milk and beef, preventing us from facing losses like other farmers who had to dump their milk into the river. Damn President Reagan has finally stepped down; I hope this Bush does not turn out to be as foolish as he was.

Turning to Mr. Han, he said: "Boss, what do you think about buying some more cattle and sheep? We sold quite a few before last winter, and now we only have some breeding cattle and calves left. It is such a waste to have such a large ranch with so few livestock. Those lazy cowboys do nothing all day but drink in town, just taking your salary without working. It is truly unacceptable."

Is this... a mini donkey from Australia?" Father Han looked at the little fellow, uncertainly asking.

Old Barton on the side called out loudly to a passerby, who seemed to be an acquaintance. Upon hearing the father and son talking, he turned around and laughed heartily: "Kid, you still don't know how famous you are, do you? You are a genius, a true genius!"

stunned a crowd of passersby

Father Han felt a bit uneasy, but unable to resist his son, he finally spoke: "Alright, but I want to hold your hand."

Good morning, boss, it is truly a pleasant weather, isn't it

Old cowboy Barton, riding on a brown and white American Paint horse, was leisurely approaching a father and son strolling across the prairie. As he got closer, he gently patted the horse's neck, tightened the reins in his hand, and the horse quickly came to a stop. With a swift maneuver, he dismounted with great skill.

After Old Patton finished speaking, he walked over, bent down to rub Han Baobao's fair face, picked him up, and placed him on the horse's back

Old Patton chuckled: "This is all part of what we cowboys should do. Currently, there are only over 1,100 cattle here, among which more than 400 are young calves that cannot consume much forage at this time"

Over the years of interaction, time has allowed him to understand the true character of the boss's family well, and he likes them very much, especially the intelligent Han Baobao

The Angus cattle are scattered in various corners, grazing on alfalfa, with some newly born calves visible among them

Father Han Xuan nodded and continued, "With those milking machines, we save much more time than before. The economy has improved significantly recently, and we no longer have to worry about the situation of not being able to sell our products as we did in the past two years"

Old Patton fulfilled his duty

O......K

The language is filled with pride, as my son has achieved success, and I at least share half of the credit, don't you think

The narrow path outside the town was filled with cars, and further ahead it was already congested. Old John could only park the pickup truck by the roadside, while Han's father held the baby in one arm, fearing that he might get lost in the crowd.

Old Patton is still haunted by past fears

This is not his first time riding a horse; the small figure sits on the horse's back, gripping the edge of the saddle with his left hand to keep himself from falling off, and playfully pats the neck of the dappled horse.

Although unlike the protagonists in other books who become extraordinary and miraculous after their rebirth, Han Baby can still hold her head high with a proud expression on her face

Mr. Han deeply agrees, as he had no prior experience. If it were not for the diligent assistance of old Barton, he would not have known how much he would suffer.

Squinting and smiling, this is a little secret that Han Baby cannot share

This ability becomes increasingly evident with age; now I can communicate simply with animals, and even just understanding their general emotions is sufficient.

Cheap old man is foolishly happy, truly believing that he has a talent for farming

"Sit tight, little one," Old Barton said with a smile

At the market, women occasionally pointed at Han Xuan, their gazes intense as if they recognized him, which left Han Baobao somewhat puzzled, wiping his face and wondering if he had gotten something on it

The cow occasionally raises its head to ruminate, allowing the calf to drink milk on its own. It wishes to take advantage of this splendid time to quickly regain the fat lost during winter. A Angus cow that does not want to become robust is certainly not a good cow

Having spent a long time on the ranch, although it is quiet and comfortable, one cannot help but yearn for city life; not everyone can adapt to living here

Suddenly, a youth of about fourteen or fifteen years old beside him curled his lip, as if recalling some sorrowful past, glaring hatefully at Han Xuan

Just after Han Baobao had taken a few steps, he suddenly realized that he was being tugged by something. Turning his head, he saw a small donkey, even shorter than him, biting his clothes

The Ford pickup truck advanced along the straight road, which was very flat. For dozens of kilometers on either side, the scenery remained unchanged, consisting entirely of grasslands and livestock, with the occasional solitary house standing there.

Han! You are Han, right!

Now, Han Baobao has become the little leader of the ranch animals, and various hairstyles of the alpacas make them fawn over him, nuzzling up to him with their big yellow teeth showing, their expressions resembling that of a lecherous uncle who has just had a beautiful woman.

He discovered that animals were very close to him since he was 5 years old. One time, he sneaked out to play and encountered a gray wolf that had been expelled from its pack in the woods

The next day is Sunday, and there are no classes.

Even at nearly 60 years of age, his movements remain agile

Dad Han noticed his confusion and said with a smile, "Hey son, they are looking at you, this little prodigy!"

Upon raising his head, he saw Father Han and Old Barton, along with the newly arrived Old John. The three were engaged in a lively discussion, debating whose cattle breed was superior. At that moment, a certain unscrupulous baby was thinking to himself: "Beg me, and I will help you choose."

As long as it is not like when I was a child wearing split-crotch pants and bouncing around, anything else is negotiable. After all, children have no rights; as long as you, old man, are happy.

Haha, everything will be fine. The Angus beef raised last year was exceptionally delicious, and you helped me earn over 2 million dollars. Seeing the astonished expressions of the buyers, those guys around me were envious to death. This is all thanks to you," Father Han praised.

This is Han Baobao's first time here, and the bustling crowd gives him the illusion of returning to Huaxia

The gray donkey, standing less than 50 centimeters tall, fixed its gaze on Han Baobao. Upon noticing him, it suddenly opened its mouth wide, revealing a personalized smile.

Bending down, I gently stroked the horse's back with both hands, and the dappled horse displayed a look of enjoyment, lightly sneezing and standing still in place.

In the snow-capped mountain pasture, the grass, nourished by the spring rain, suddenly grew significantly taller overnight

A ranch of over 20,000 acres, combined with the particularly tender grass here, in my forty years of experience, can support around 7,500 cattle at full capacity. However, the quality of Angus cattle may decline, which is not a good thing, as it will affect the reputation of our ranch. Those vampires are indeed very picky; even the slightest flaw will lead to significant price reductions.

The loud voice attracted quite a few passersby, and with a little thought, it was easy to know who this little boy was

In the past two years, before the sale of Angus cattle for fattening, Han Baobao would quietly sneak into the cattle shed to soothe them. When their mood improved, the forage also thrived, resulting in the cattle and sheep becoming plump and healthy, which is why the prices could be so high

Han Baobao hurriedly threw out two pieces of sandwich, attempting to feed it to save his own life. To his surprise, the gray wolf showed no intention of attacking him; he could faintly sense its goodwill. After finishing the food, it walked alone into the forest.

Several tutoring teachers drove together to go shopping in Niagara Falls, and the German female teacher in her forties who teaches advanced mathematics was no exception

Having no children and having divorced his second wife over a decade ago, he has lost the desire to remarry. Therefore, in his view, this beautiful ranch is his home, a place where he can safely entrust himself and spend his later years.

Lowering my head in thought, I resolutely shook my head and said: "Quality is the most important thing; I do not want to ruin the old reputation of the Snow Mountain Ranch"

Indeed, it is necessary to purchase a batch of beef cattle, and we can also supplement the dairy cattle.

Han Xuan rose early with great difficulty, having completed his preparations by around 6 o'clock, as today is the day to go to the town to purchase cattle and sheep

This is a mare with a gentle temperament, and she is not afraid of danger. If it were a stallion that had not been castrated, he would certainly not dare to act this way.

After careful selection, an outstanding calf has been chosen as a sample for reference. If the price is suitable, one may visit in person to make a selection.

Han Xuan has become too lazy to take any action, completely submissive and allowing himself to be manipulated at will

A woman across the street inquired, and Old Barton nodded proudly

Dad, I will come down and walk by myself

The young boy felt a chill of dread in his heart

Such a market will last for a total of three days. Some ranchers are fortunate enough to sell out early, just waiting for the arrangement of vehicles to transport them back to their respective ranches, to collect the final payment and celebrate at home, looking forward to another bountiful harvest in six months.

The horse, Hua Ma, thought that its master wanted it to move, but as soon as it lifted its leg, it was caught by Old Patton who seized the reins. Clearly, this was not the first time Han Xuan had done this.

Han Baobao was at a loss whether to cry or laugh, as he never expected that one day he would become the child of someone else's family in the eyes of others