Yunding Ranch

Chapter 42
Lu Li couldn't help being curious, he stepped forward and leaned over. The black bull in front of him glanced at him, flicked its tail, and then turned its head away.

Lu Li noticed a yellow label on the cow's ear, and looked closer, but there were all kinds of codes on it, which he couldn't understand at all. Nick walked over and explained, "This is its basic information, the breed , weight, vaccinations, etc. You see, the top string of numbers, you can go to the official website of the trade union here to check, all of them are recorded in the book, and there will be more detailed information on it. "

Lu Li couldn't help but open his eyes, he was really professional enough.

Then Nick talked with Cole. Although the ranch now needs to buy a large number of cattle, the types still need to be distinguished. There must be a certain proportion of cows and bulls, and some calves must also be selected.Only in this way, the ranch can complete sales and sales in an orderly manner according to different seasons, and then establish its own production chain.

"Nick, are there any cows here?" Seeing that the conversation between the two had come to an end, Lu Li asked curiously.

Nick looked up and laughed. "What? You want to milk the cow yourself? That's hard work."

"I thought it was all automated now." Lu Li gestured, "I saw an introduction on TV, it's a milking machine, after you connect it manually, it can finish milking automatically."

"That set of machines is expensive. Unless you want to be a professional milk supplier, it won't be worth it." Nick is very familiar with it, "Your ranch has enough space, why? Want to be a professional milk supplier? A piece of business? I don’t have any cows here, if necessary, you’d better visit Old Brown, the batch of Jersey cows he raised last year are ready to produce milk, I don’t know if they will be sold or not.”

Jersey cow?He knows about Angus cattle, but what kind of cattle are Jersey cattle?

Receiving Lu Li's questioning gaze, Cole explained, "It is native to the UK and has the highest milk fat percentage in the world." Because it is the best, it also means expensive, Cole gave Lu Li a look, and then turned to He looked at Nick, "He was just asking, just curious. Now Yundian Ranch is mainly maintained by Leilan sheep."

Lu Li couldn't help but smile when he saw Cole's eyes. After Cole and Nick finished discussing, the two left the bullpen where Nick was, and continued to move forward. Cole then asked, "Our current capacity is limited. , there is no room to raise cows." Lu Li didn't mention it during the discussion last night.

Lu Li smiled nonchalantly, "I'm just asking." This made Cole heave a sigh of relief, "I was thinking, if you can raise thirty or fifty cows, not too many, when tourists come , you can experience milking, and then we can make cheese with the milk. This is a good choice. Usually, you can keep the milk for yourself to drink.”

Cole originally wanted Lu Li to go wild, but after listening to it, he felt that Lu Li was not just talking about it. This is indeed a direction worth considering.After all, it is still affordable for a ranch to raise thirty or fifty cows.

"Go and ask Old Brown later. The price of Jersey cattle is ridiculously high now, and there are almost no pastures dedicated to raising dairy cows near New Braunfels." Cole decided to inquire about the situation before deciding, "Cows are not the focus now. , Angus cattle are the ones. Nick only has more than 200 head here, which is still far from the number we need."

Seeing Cole's expression, Lu Li nodded calmly in agreement.He would never admit that just now he just thought it was a good idea to drink some fresh milk at home in the morning, so he asked about the cow.But I couldn't help thinking about it in my head. Now that I have milk, should I also grind some soy milk?He will go to buy some flour tomorrow, and the buns and fritters will be ready first.

After thinking about it, Lu Li didn't reveal his words, "Then what are we waiting for, continue shopping!"

After discussing yesterday, Lu Li made a final decision. Yunding Ranch's initial plan is to first raise [-] Angus cattle, [-] sheep, and then buy [-] horses, including [-] pairs of stallions/horses.Therefore, today's task is very difficult.

"Huh." Cole suddenly made a puzzled voice. Lu Li followed his line of sight, only to see a large herd of cows. For some reason, Cole raised his voice and said, "Fourteen, look, That cowgirl over there in the dark blue top..."

Lu Li looked up, but because he was blocked from seeing, he didn't see it. After taking two steps forward, his sight suddenly widened.

The cowgirl that Cole refers to wears a certain dark brown cowboy fringed hat. Although it is slightly exaggerated, it has a special charm, which is not something ordinary people can control.But this cowgirl has a kind of contented posture, the kind of self-confidence and pride that burst out from the bottom of her heart make people unable to take their eyes off.

"That's Jessica Swanson, one of the best cowgirls in our town." Cole took the initiative to introduce, "She is very good at herding, and she also plays rodeo in her spare time. , in her younger years, she was a wild horse on the field."

"Young?" Lu Li was a little curious. There was still some distance here, so he couldn't see clearly.

"She is 35 years old this year. For a male cowboy, she is in her prime, but for a cowgirl..." Cole shrugged, and the disadvantage in physical strength will indeed have an impact, "However, this is only a relative term Yes, she is still one of the top cowboys in the town, and she has a lot of experience. In recent years, the operation of several nearby private ranches has been relatively difficult, otherwise, how could she have been idle at home for nearly four months. "

"Unemployed? You mean, she is available for hire now?" Lu Li immediately understood what Cole meant: top cowboys who are unemployed at home are equal to the benefits of Yundian Ranch!

Cole said before that Yunding Ranch needs at least four cowboys to help.Now it is completely sleepy and sent the pillow.

Cole also showed a big smile, "I don't know how she is doing now. In the past, it didn't take a week for such an excellent cowboy to be snatched up immediately." While speaking, Cole turned towards Jessica waved her hand and called, "Jessica!"

"Hey, Honey, why are you here?" Jessica's opening remarks made Lu Li laugh, calling Cole "Honey"?This is really against the law, and Jessica's heroic appearance is really eye-catching, "So, who is this little sweetheart?"

Lu Li couldn't laugh anymore.

"This little sweetheart is fourteen." Cole introduced from the side. Lu Li didn't know if it was his own illusion, but Lu Li always felt that Cole's voice was gloating.

"Fourteen! You are so handsome. I think many people have praised you like that." Jessica actually gave Lu Li a wink and blinked her right eye. Lu Li couldn't help touching her graceful gesture. Touch your nose.

"Ha, today is the first time." Lu Li replied with a smile.

Jessica immediately understood the meaning of the words and snapped her fingers, "It really is a sweetheart."

Cole coughed lightly for the rest of his life, re-attracting Jessica's attention, "Have you found a new job now?"

"I'm working part-time for Xiao En's family for the time being." Jessica pointed to the bullpen behind her, and signaled, "I will go to the cowboy convention to join in the fun. When everyone is busy during the summer vacation, I guess I will be busy too. Bar."

Jessica seemed very open-minded, with a smile on her face all the time, as if her life was extremely fulfilling now, but there was inevitably some embarrassment in her words.It is an indisputable fact that the U.S. economy is currently in a downturn. As ordinary people, they can make very limited changes.

"So, you guys are here today..." Jessica immediately changed the subject, apparently continuing on the topic of unemployment. "Buy a calf? I thought you were going to change the pasture. Didn't Liz's beech pasture say to be handed over to a big consortium? Damn Wall Street moth, I don't know if he is a guy with a fat brain."

Lu Li couldn't help laughing, and Cole couldn't help laughing, and explained on his behalf, "Liz gave the beech to Shishi, and now it's called Yunding Ranch. Shishi is not a big consortium."

Jessica's expression showed embarrassment for the first time, but Lu Li was very calm, "It's a pleasure to meet you. I didn't expect that one day I would be regarded as the rich second generation of the consortium. This is a reward for me."

Now the atmosphere became active again.

"We came here today to buy some Angus cattle." As soon as Cole finished speaking, his eyes shifted to the cows next to him. The quality of Si cattle is very good, but most of them are calves, and the price of forage grass is too exaggerated now, so he kept some and took out all the others.”

The two chatted for about 15 minutes, and Cole made an "OK" gesture to Lu Li. It seemed that the Angus cattle had been purchased completely, and one item could be checked off the confirmation list.

"By the way, Jessica, there is another matter." After finishing the business, Cole looked at Lu Li, "The Yunding Ranch is starting again, we need more cowboys, would you like to come over? After Cole finished speaking, he added, "Of course, I don't know how you and Sean talked..."

Jessica waved her hand and interrupted Cole, "It's just a temporary contract." Jessica looked at Lu Li directly, "When do you plan to start working?"

"Today, if possible?" Lu Li shrugged, "Because I'm not sure when I'm going to send it to the ranch after today's shopping, and now the ranch only has Cole as a cowboy..."

"You will go to the outer circle to sign the freight bill and then sign the check, and we will start the transportation on the spot. Before you go back to the ranch, your cattle pen will be filled." Jessica explained heartily, "Considering that you and Cole are still shopping here, then, I think, I should go to... Yunding Ranch now?" Jessica cast a proving look, and Lu Li confirmed with a big smile. , "Go to Yunding Ranch to stand by."

Lu Li was about to continue talking, but Jessica said bluntly, "As for the monthly salary, it's [-], the same price."

Sure enough, Lu Li snapped his fingers and stretched out his right hand, "Welcome to Yunding Ranch!"

(End of this chapter)