Yunding Ranch

Chapter 25 Left-behind employees
The sheepfold was the same as Lu Li imagined, but the excitement in the air was far beyond imagination.

A simple and elegant wooden house with a wide door in the center and a wide aisle behind it. On both sides are places for the sheep to rest. There is a large trough beside the aisle. The large white flocks look like The continuous clouds are magnificent.

The pictures that were only seen on the screen before are now unfolding in front of his eyes. Lu Li couldn't help but see a video introducing the scenery of Switzerland in Lu Li's mind. On the green grasslands all over the sky, scattered flocks of sheep were scattered. , contrasting with the idle clouds above the blue sky, the flocks of sheep are grazing lazily, and the shepherd boy is lying on the grass with his legs up and basking in the sun with a grass root in his mouth. The comfort and beauty of life make people intoxicated.

"So, this is... a sheep?" Although Lu Li is not an expert, he still has common sense.

Cole nodded, "Yes, Leyland sheep are native to the UK and are one of the oldest breeds of sheep." Cole noticed Lu Li's enthusiasm, and took the initiative to lead him forward, "They are adaptable Strong and short growth cycle, the quality of wool still depends on the quality, but the lambing rate is excellent, and the return rate of fattening and weight gain is very high, which is currently the most profitable of the entire pasture.”

The pure white flocks look very docile, most of them have no horns, and their bodies look delicate and pleasant, far more pleasing to the eye than goats. "So, do they want to shear sheep too?"

"Yes, twice a year." Cole suddenly thought of something, and looked at Lu Li with a smile on his face, "If you are interested, you can participate in sheep shearing activities, I am also thinking about it recently , Look at the weather for the next period of time, if it is fast, it will be at the end of March, if it is slow, it will be mid-April. You can experience it."

"Haha, I'm already gearing up now." Lu Li responded positively. After making the decision last night, his mentality and emotions seemed to have undergone subtle changes. Now he really let go of his guard and tried to learn to integrate into the ranch. Life.

Then Cole took Lu Li to visit the empty cowshed, which was twice the size of the sheep pen, and the smell was twice as strong, "You'll get used to it." Cole noticed Lu Li's uncomfortable expression, " To be honest, this is an annoyance for us too. Whenever you go out with a girl, please remember to take a shower."

That humorous tone made Lu Li laugh out loud, "I thought the girls were used to it."

"So they started to hate it too." Cole's answer made the two of them laugh again.

When he saw the stables, Lu Li finally understood what Cole meant, why he said that the Beech Ranch used to be the best supplier of competitive horses in this area.The large stable is almost as big as the cowshed - the cowshed covers an area of ​​nearly [-] square meters and can house [-] cows, but there are only [-] compartments in the stable!Each compartment is spacious enough, the ground is covered with hay and dark soil, and there are various pipes above the head. It can be seen that taking care of horses is not an easy task, even if it is fully modernized and mechanized now. , but the process is still cumbersome.

However, the entire stable was empty at this time, and even the smell had almost dissipated. Compared with the previous sheep pens and cowsheds, the vitality here seemed to be much quieter.

"Liz sold most of the horses, but kept four." Cole offered to introduce, "Liz is going to leave these four horses to Robert—I mean, Chloe Father, but Robert is not in a hurry to come and take them away. You can keep them all as studs if you like, and they are very strong stallions. "

Cole looked at Lu Li, paused for a moment, seemed hesitant to speak, but after hesitating for a moment, he said, "No offense, but I think you should make a plan for the ranch. Time is always passing, And the work of the ranch will be updated every day. At the peak, there were four cowboys here, including me. Not only that, but if it is shearing season, we have to hire other cowboys to help. But now, only I'm the only one left. You have to have a plan for the future."

After finishing speaking, Cole showed a friendly smile, "If I crossed the line, then I apologize."

For Cole and the local people, Lu Li is not only Liz's successor, but also an outsider. As we all know, Texans have always been very repulsive to foreigners, and even deported strangers with a rifle on their shoulders. What's more, Lu Li was still an unfamiliar foreign face, his yellow skin and black hair didn't bear any resemblance to them.That's why Cole gave a suggestion, and his words still seemed quite cautious.

However, objectively speaking, Cole has always been very friendly, since the first meeting yesterday, with a smile on his face.This is really different from the rigid image of cowboys and the fixed image of Texas in Lu Li's mind.

"You gave me a very pertinent opinion." Lu Li waved his hand, "Actually, I really don't know anything about ranches, and I'm a complete layman. Even if you don't tell me, I'm still worrying about what to do next. Do it." Lu Li thought for a moment and asked, "I wonder what your plan is going to be? Are you willing to stay on the ranch and work for me?"

Lu Li's words made Cole pause for a moment.

To be honest, Cole is ready to leave, and it is not uncommon for him to be an emperor and a courtier.What's more, Lu Li is a complete stranger, and they can't find out any stranger's details.If Lu Li wanted to fire Cole and then re-form his own team to avoid being taken advantage of by the locals, Cole could totally understand it.

Still, Cole had been at Beech Ranch long enough that it was a second home for him, too.Cole has no idea what to do after leaving here.Maybe, he thought, he could take a week or two off and then find work on another ranch, or become a professional rodeo.

For Cole, he is also facing a crossroads in his life and a choice for the future.

Unexpectedly, Lu Li took the initiative to send out the invitation, which made Cole a little dazed, "I won't deny it, I really hope to stay." Cole laughed dumbly, "But, are you sure? This is just your reason for coming here. the next day."

Lu Li shrugged and spread his hands, "Texans don't like outsiders, I've heard that for a long time. Compared with other people, you are friendly enough to me." That blunt frankness made Ke Er laughed heartily again. "But I'm not sure about the others, so hiring someone who knows the locals is my best bet. Also, Lily told me last night that you're a great cowboy."

Lu Li believed in Cole, and he also believed in Lily.

The smile slowly disappeared from his lips. Cole looked at Lu Li seriously for the first time. Behind that sunny boy-like face, there was a hint of sensitivity and wisdom hidden. This image was similar to what Liz described. The images overlapped, and Cole thought of Dylan deep in his memory.

Cole lowered his eyes in embarrassment to hide his emotions, and then raised his eyes again, "No problem. Of course." Cole patted Lu Li's shoulder vigorously, "In the past, Liz and I used to talk every couple of days. Annual contract, if you want, we can continue to sign on the previous contract."

"You didn't ask for a salary increase, so honest?" Lu Li's words made Cole laugh out loud, "It depends on the sincerity of the new boss."

Lu Li nodded. He needed to see the sincerity of the "Degas Auction". How much those local tyrants were willing to pay for the painting would determine how generous he would be at the ranch.The poor are used to it, and suddenly they want to spend a lot of money, but he doesn't have a clear concept-how to spend the money?
Cole put away his smile, and his mood became more relaxed.Compared with Liz, Lu Li is younger and more energetic. The future of the Beech Ranch is still unknown, but Cole has a good feeling.

"Come on, let's learn from riding a horse first. In the ranch, not knowing how to ride a horse is almost equivalent to sitting in a wheelchair." Compared with before, Cole has less politeness and more intimacy. There is still more common language between them.If Lu Li remembers correctly, Cole should be 28 years old.

Lu Li followed Cole's footsteps into the stable, but looked at the four tall horses, but his eyes were blank. He had heard of the names of bloody horses and Arabian horses, but he had never seen them himself. How to tell the difference? There is no understanding of the breed of the horse.

"These are recreational riding horses, mainly a mixture of European warmblood horses and native horses. They are not suitable for rodeo or professional competitions, but they are excellent for daily riding on ranches." Cole He briefly introduced, "His name is Chestnut. If it is put on the market, it should be sold for about [-] US dollars."

Lu Li looked at the steed in front of him. The dark brown hair was very smooth and soft, with a hint of reddish brown. The well-developed muscles and slender limbs gave off a strong sense of oppression, like a bolt of lightning in the night sky. In this tall body, but people can't help but want to get close.

After hesitating, Lu Li stepped forward, and cautiously reached out his hand to touch the white hair on his forehead. The funny and cute white hair was too conspicuous, but it didn't spoil the overall look. The posture of the horse has become a little playful instead.When the palm of his hand touched the soft hair, a slight warmth was conveyed, and Lu Li couldn't help but stroked it lightly twice.

Suddenly, Lizi let out a low growl, and twisted his head, as if he wanted to get rid of Lu Li's touch. Lu Li couldn't help but freeze in place, his right hand didn't know whether to move forward or back, he was hesitating right here. In an instant, Li Zi turned his head again and rubbed Lu Li's palm with his horse's face.

"It seems that he has already chosen you." Cole's voice came over, and Lu Li couldn't help turning his head away. Cole continued, "When riding a horse, the horses choose us, not us choose them. Now, Lizi has chosen Seeing you, it seems that your departure went very smoothly."

(End of this chapter)