Chapter 007: The Farmer's First Day Experience

Finally, he turned his attention to the newly created small lake nearby

After looking at it for a while, he put the map away again. Having crossed the ocean to come to the United States, this small distance is hardly a concern; no matter how far the journey, nothing can hinder his desire to see his daughter

Looking at his location on the map and then at his daughter's location in Texas, Liu Heming measured the distance with his hand. One to the north and one to the south, even flying there would take several hours.

In fact, even if this place were not so impoverished, given the current situation here, it would inevitably become poor regardless of where it is placed

After sitting in the room and pondering for half a day, Liu Heming still could not come up with any clues. He then made an "important" decision: to stop thinking.

With a decision made in my heart, my mood has relaxed somewhat; at the very least, there is a sense of direction, and a better future is beckoning to me

Liu Heming was unaware that the system had already categorized him; he now had important matters to attend to

Clearing the land is also a labor-intensive task. The temperature has already risen above zero, and the ground has thawed, but the most troublesome part is these weeds. Although they appear dry and not very impressive, their roots in the soil are quite deep. Liu Heming uses a hoe and a metal shovel to clear the area once, and then he uses a rake to go over it again, so that the roots of the grass in the soil can be thoroughly removed

As for the matter of the irrigation system, he merely indulged in a brief fantasy, estimating that once it was completed, he would truly become a destitute person

Since I can't figure it out anyway, I might as well just go for it. Three months is not a long time, but it's not short either. I will live like a farmer, as I was a farmer before going to university. Although I haven't embezzled a lot of money and am afraid to spend, I am also the son of a farmer

The land to the north, which has become somewhat desertified, is unlikely to be utilized this year. Even the grass seems too lazy to grow there; it is quite a challenge for a farmer with just a couple of tools to manage it.

Not knowing where the system was hiding, it let out a sigh and wiped away a tear of bitterness. It truly felt that its life was too hard; now it even thought that, even if it devoted itself wholeheartedly to helping Liu Heming, this wasteful master, it would still be quite difficult to accomplish the task

As for the extent of the land to be cultivated and what to sow, he has no concept in his mind. The system only provided the task objectives, leaving the rest for you to guess, and the system is so mysterious that the difficulty level of the task is likely to be very high; if the area is too small, it will certainly be impossible to complete

The thought of asking someone else to come and help him emerged in his mind again, but it was quickly dismissed. If it were that simple, it wouldn't be a task assigned by the system; he still had to experience it personally.

It is possible that it is connected to the underground water veins, and now the lake is already filled. It is estimated that if one were to cultivate land here, there would be no need to worry about water issues. Even if one were to use a water bucket to fetch water, it would be relatively close.

He rummaged through that dilapidated warehouse again, feeling quite frustrated. Over here, there is a small tiller, but even though he is not very knowledgeable about machinery, he knows that it is out of order. If this could be used, it would make things much easier for him

It has been many years since I last did such work. Just now, I felt a longing for a better life, and I completed it in one go. Now, whenever I take a break, I feel pain all over my body, and I am too lazy to walk; I just want to lie down here and rest

The iron shovels, picks, and rakes are somewhat present, presumably used by workers in the ranch in the past. However, they are now rusted and some have even rotted away, with no one interested in buying them as scrap metal. Fortunately, there are still a few that can be used, although their lifespan is not guaranteed, and care must be taken when using them

Dragging his weary body, he climbed into the car. After returning to the wooden cabin, he was too exhausted to even eat. He washed his face haphazardly and then ran to bed, falling into a deep sleep

After wandering for more than two hours, he managed to take a rough look at everything. He is also trying his best to adapt to his current identity, not as a person working in a company, but as a farmer who must toil in the soil for a living

In the fields, the greatest fear is these weeds, as they can seize most of the nutrients and moisture from the soil, resulting in stunted crops and a reduced fruiting rate

Farmer, you must first have a grasp of your own territory. Which land is suitable for farming, which land is suitable for growing vegetables, which land is suitable for raising pigs, and which land is suitable for keeping chickens, all of this needs to be planned out

His character can be described as broad-minded. To put it bluntly, he is somewhat carefree and indifferent. If it weren't for this trait, he could have advanced in his career at the company.

Currently, I cannot afford to buy so many cattle, and even if I could, I would not be able to raise them myself. The only thing I can do at the moment is to cultivate the land and grow vegetables. If I can successfully grow the vegetables, at least I will save money on buying them in the future. I have to tighten my belt to get by; how can I bring my daughter over if the house is not repaired?

Liu Heming toiled away for an entire morning, and the area he managed to clear was less than 50 square meters, which was far from the result he had anticipated. At the same time, he also realized a very important issue: it seemed that he had exerted himself greatly.

The area occupied by forests and mountainous regions is somewhat large, accounting for just over one-third. The main issue here is that due to the lack of underground water, some areas have already begun to experience soil desertification. Currently, the water and grass near the newly formed small lake appear to be in better condition, likely because the underground water resources in that area are somewhat more abundant.

He can now clearly see the map, and the unfamiliar place names above are no longer strange to him. He has finally confirmed his location. It is within a relatively well-known county jurisdiction in Montana, and the name of this county is Sanders County, which is the poorest county in Montana

The materials that were brought out show that the original ranch was well planned. There were wheat fields and grazing areas, and there were many cows, but no sheep were seen. However, over time, it gradually fell into disrepair; the cows disappeared, the barn was dismantled, and the granary was torn down, leaving only a warehouse that was drafty and a place that could be lived in

It is often said that farmers toil hard in the soil, and now I finally had the opportunity to experience it myself. This work is truly not easy; given my small stature, it is extremely challenging to clear a large piece of land before sowing.

Upon arriving outside, driving that dilapidated pickup truck, Liu Heming began to roam around the ranch

No wonder the system gave itself a three-month deadline. After three months, the sowing season will have passed here. If a farmer misses the sowing season, can he still be considered a qualified farmer? Certainly not. He speculates that the system's task regarding farmers is to cultivate a piece of land and then sow the seeds.