Chapter 2: Farming Dilemma.

At first, Weili didn't really like it. After trying it twice, however, he completely fell in love with the taste. He only dislikes the fish and shrimp, as there are too many fish bones, which is troublesome. Mickey, on the other hand, is calm and quietly eats the steamed buns, occasionally taking a sip of the delicious fish soup. After watching the video for a while, Li Han put down his digital camera. The Kemi Star team is really impressive today. "Tim is truly amazing, his shots are incredibly beautiful," Li Han said as he watched the video. After watching the video for a while, Li Han put down his digital camera. The Kemi Star team is really impressive today. "Tim is truly amazing, his shots are incredibly beautiful."

American dinners are usually quite sumptuous, with little time for lunch, so fast food is often the solution. Dinner is a time to make up for it. Li Han is preparing to cook a braised fish and a pot of fish soup. Both eating and cleaning fish and shrimp can be troublesome, and most Americans don't like it. In the small ponds of various farms, there are few specially raised fish and shrimp, mostly just some pet turtles. Li Han did not specifically purchase fish fry, but just bought a few more when eating fish and put them in the pond. Now there is no shortage of fish and shrimp to eat.

Usually, Li Han rarely buys things, after all, he is not wealthy. It's not a good idea to pretend to be rich in the United States, and it may even cause a considerable loss of reputation. However, for Harley's party, he has to spend some money. Li Han plans to prepare fifty US dollars in cash, maybe he will want something for himself, without thinking too much about it.

It's a pity that I didn't see Hamilton looking disappointed," said Li Han, returning the digital camera to Willy with some regret.

Li Han didn't pay much attention to it. He was still young and had a hard time managing the farm. He didn't have much money in his hands and his life was a bit tight. If he wanted romance, he had to waste it. Li Han didn't have any spare money to waste on romance. He just didn't expect that because of his financial difficulties, he gained some recognition from the Jewish community for his single-minded focus on running the farm. It was really ironic. Li Han smiled and shook his head. Most likely, Wei Li was using his name again. This was not the first time. Sure enough, shortly after Wei Li and Mickey entered the house, the living room phone rang and Marbury called. "Yes, Uncle Marbury, Mickey is having dinner with me tonight. I'll send him home before 8 o'clock. You don't have to worry too much."

After a short while, the sound of roaring motorcycle engines could be heard outside the courtyard. It was a semi-new BMW three-wheeled motorcycle that Power received as a birthday gift from his father when he turned sixteen. Although it was second-hand, Power cherished it very much and took good care of it. Upon hearing the commotion, Li Han looked outside and saw Power, who was sweating profusely, waving his arms and greeting him. Mickey was also with him, and they had probably just returned and hadn't even gone home yet. "Power, why did you bring Mickey here so late? Aren't you afraid he'll be punished?"

Of course, Tim is a member of the school team. He only came back this time because Mark invited him. Han, it's such a pity that you didn't go. Willy's face turned red, and his tone of voice was higher than usual. He was really excited.

Marbury relaxed after hearing what Li Han said and hung up the phone. "Weili, make sure to take Mickey home before 8 o'clock and don't forget to have dinner." Li Han took Weili's digital camera and casually asked while sitting on the sofa.

Harley is holding a charity party tomorrow night at the farm, said Willy. Without waiting for Li Han's response, he pulled Mickey onto the motorcycle. Harley is Willy's older sister and a junior at Montana State University. Li Han has known Harley for three years and even had intimate contact with her, but last year he focused on the farm and their relationship faded.

The beef stew is really good, Mickey, and the white steamed buns that you love to eat. Wei Li nodded to indicate that he knew, while using a spoon to scoop up the potato stewed beef. Don't underestimate this potato stewed beef. Li Han specially went to a Chinese shop in the city two hours away from the Kemi Star town to buy the seasoning. It was stewed for a long time, and the beef was soft and melted in the mouth, especially when paired with the thick meat sauce, the taste was incredibly delicious. This is the seasoning that Li Han specially went to a Chinese shop in the city two hours away from the Kemi Star town to buy, stewed for a long time, and the beef was soft and melted in the mouth, especially when paired with the thick meat sauce, the taste was incredibly delicious.

Cook more fish soup. Just now, Li Han received a call from Weili. He will come over in a while. The baseball game in the afternoon, the Comet team performed well and gave Hamilton and his arrogant gang a good lesson. Weili came to give Li Han a video of the game. To show his gratitude, Li Han invited Weili to have dinner. Braised fish, fish and shrimp tofu soup, plus potato stewed beef, a basket of steamed white buns, and a plate of marinated chicken. Li Han preserved the chicken and duck that died in the snow disaster and ate it for half a year, and there is still some left. Weili came to give Li Han a video of the game. To show his gratitude, Li Han invited Weili to have dinner. Braised fish, fish and shrimp tofu soup, plus potato stewed beef, a basket of steamed white buns, and a plate of marinated chicken. Li Han preserved the chicken and duck that died in the snow disaster and ate it for half a year, and there is still some left.

As for charity parties, they are quite common. Throughout the year, there are a few, maybe ten or eight times, that are similar to second-hand transactions. Some unused items are auctioned off and the proceeds are donated to children's funds. Last time, Li Han auctioned off a dagger he bought in Chinatown for five dollars. It was a nice little thing.

To the Comet Star, cheers. Power was indeed excited, holding up the beer and shouting loudly, "Beer and stewed meat, what a great combination." Dinner time was not long, only half an hour. Li Han accompanied Power and Mickey out. Before leaving, Power thought of something and handed Li Han an invitation letter.

Li Han couldn't understand at all. At that time, Willy must have been too excited to notice Mickey. Seeing Willy blushing and smiling, Li Han opened a can of beer and handed it to Willy, saying, "However, these are enough to make Mickey proud. Tomorrow, Hamilton's loss in the game will definitely spread throughout the whole town."

"Damn it, I forgot to take a picture of Hamilton's appearance. Mickey, why didn't you remind me?" Willy slammed the table and shouted at Mickey with some regret. Mickey shook his head and gestured, Willy hesitated for a moment, feeling a little embarrassed.

Finally finished, tomorrow I will go to town to buy some parts for replacement. When the sun was setting, Li Han finally finished his work. He wiped the oil off his hands, lightly kicked the playful little golden retriever, Mili, who was lying by his feet. Mili was only three months old, very cute, loved to be spoiled and roll around. She especially loved it when Li Han teased her and played with her by rubbing her belly. While Li Han was repairing the machinery, Mili obediently lay in the corner, playing with her toys and keeping her owner company. This little creature was very clever and obedient. When she saw that Li Han had finished his work, she ran over to him, wagging her tail and playing with him.

Farm management is the most headache-inducing issue for Li Han. Not only is the machinery aging severely, but the fuel in the air tank is also running out. It requires the gas company to send someone to refill and conduct safety inspections. The septic tank and sewer pipes need to be paid for and cleared by professionals. Some materials need to be purchased for the cowshed and stable, and repairs need to be made. All in all, it will cost nearly $10,000. With the cash and a $10,000 loan in Li Han's hands, there will be less than $20,000 left. The purchase of chickens, ducks, and seeds, as well as various agricultural insurances, have not been fully paid, which is quite a sum of money. Thinking about all this, Li Han feels a bit troubled.

Li Han took Xiaomili and ran around the pond, stopped at a small dock, pulled up a cage in the water, caught some fish and shrimp, and returned to the cabin in the woods. The golden sunlight shone on the maple trees, which were planted by the deceased old farmer Tom. Li Han liked to keep them. Not far from a maple tree was a well, and a pool was built next to the well. After cleaning the fish and shrimp, they would be dinner.

Han, I actually called Marbury, is it Mickey? Wilkinson is not stupid, Jews have more rules, Wilkinson of course knows, fortunately because Mickey has some defects, Mickey's father Marbury loves his son more than anything else, and when Mickey goes to Han's house as a guest, the Marbury family is very reassured. Han's personality is even more conservative than Jews, he has only had one girlfriend in four years, which surprises many people. Of course, many girls in the small town are not interested in Han, who is conservative, traditional, and lacks charm. Mickey's father Marbury loves his son more than anything else, and when Mickey goes to Han's house as a guest, the Marbury family is very reassured. Han's personality is even more conservative than Jews, he has only had one girlfriend in four years, which surprises many people. Of course, many girls in the small town are not interested in Han, who is conservative, traditional, and lacks charm.

Li Mei and Zhang Xiuying knew that Li Han was fine, so they hung up the phone. Li Han took a rest after hanging up the phone. In the afternoon, he was inspecting agricultural machinery. Most of the agricultural machinery stored in the warehouse needed to be checked to determine which parts needed to be replaced. Over the years, Li Han could directly repair most of the small agricultural machinery. The level of agricultural mechanization in the United States is indeed well-deserved. Li Han has relatively few machinery at home, including four-wheel drive tractors, wind drills, hay balers, and seeders. The total value of these agricultural machinery is about 50,000 US dollars. Many large agricultural machines are expensive, and Li Han mostly buys "second-hand goods" from other farmers, or even rents some large farm machinery. After all, Li Han is financially difficult and cannot afford too much second-hand agricultural machinery. However, the small machinery used in daily life is in good condition, mostly purchased as second-hand machinery, with cheap prices and no difference in use compared to new ones. Most of them are purchased as second-hand machinery that has been phased out from large farms, which can save a lot of money. Li Han mostly buys "second-hand goods" from other farmers, or even rents some large farm machinery. After all, Li Han is financially difficult and cannot afford too much second-hand agricultural machinery. However, the small machinery used in daily life is in good condition, mostly purchased as second-hand machinery, with cheap prices and no difference in use compared to new ones. Most of them are purchased as second-hand machinery that has been phased out from large farms, which can save a lot of money.