Ranch Story: Start Over

"Got it! Shirley, I was just about to call you, what do you say?"

"Sister Xi, Uncle Thomas usually takes good care of our poor towns. This time they are planning to hold a food competition in the summer. No matter what, whether there is really magic holy water or not, I will bring my townspeople to show my support."

Shirley added:

"Besides, Sister Xi, don't you think it's strange? Uncle Thomas has already borrowed someone from us this morning, and now he has sent us an invitation letter from Raven. Maybe there is really a big surprise for us, so I think we should go."

"Yes, I think so too! Then let's notify you without delay."

Luo Xi thought the same way.

Food Festival, before this, it was called a food festival to put it nicely, but to put it bluntly it was a bit like seeking consumption support from other towns.

When a small town holds a food festival, it will start by attracting people from nearby towns to promote consumption in the town. This is a method often adopted by the five towns that are close to each other.

Thomas used to be a wealthy man, and he would often lend some of the funds allocated from above to other towns for emergency use. After all, Feng Qingyang was still fine at that time.

However, with the subsequent changes, the population continued to decline, and there are only more than 100 permanent residents in Mineral Town. The population of other towns is quite large, with 400 to 500 households left, but everyone's economic strength is actually similar.

The mineral town managed by Thomas has fewer people and much less tax revenue. Perhaps there are some difficulties in holding this event.

Soon, calls came from the other two mayors. After the four of them informed each other, they immediately began to notify everyone.

Thomas has already said it above. You must bring more people. Tonight's food festival will be a big surprise for all of them. You must encourage your townspeople. The activity starts at 8pm. The distance between everyone and the mineral town is only about 60 to 80km. If you drive on the main road, you will arrive in less than an hour.

……

When Feng Ling woke up, he saw that it was finally getting dark outside. There were still 20 minutes before the food festival started, and Lin hadn't come yet. She must have wanted to sleep a little longer.

Feng Ling opened his own attribute panel and checked the status.

His physical and magical powers had been fully restored. Feng Ling walked to the French window and looked out, only to see that all the street lights in the Mineral Town were lit up. Normally, only one light would come on intermittently at a long distance, and it seemed that they were turned on intentionally.

The streets were bustling with people, and friends who knew each other were walking and chatting in groups of three or five, but their destination was the residents' square of the Mineral Town.

When Feng Qingyang was in power, he donated a large sum of money to the government of Kuangshi Town in one go to build this small square that can accommodate more than 1 people.

Tourists from far away drove to the Mineral Town and parked their cars on the streets where they would not interfere with pedestrians. Parking fees? No one cared. These messy charges did not exist in this world. The daily maintenance of equipment and road maintenance were all handled by the governments of the respective towns.

Feng Ling stared in amazement at a truck team driving two large trucks. After a few people got out of the trucks, they opened the trunks of the trucks and carried down boxes of seafood and aquatic products.

"These people actually brought their own ingredients. Are they so optimistic about this food festival?"

Lin knocked on the door and got Feng Ling's response. She walked in and just happened to hear his muttering.

"It's normal. When we went to food festivals held in other towns in the past, we would bring our own specialties as a token of hospitality. Several nearby towns that have close ties with us all do the same."

"Sister, is everyone ready?"

"Be ready. It will be up to you in a moment. You will be responsible for firing on all cylinders. Of course, it would be even better if you can guide those master chefs."

"So generous? They're willing to let a young boy like me give them guidance?"

Feng Ling didn't believe it. He thought that these old master chefs would not be so easy to conquer.

Lin smiled and said:

"I've already considered this situation. Teacher Pan has already prepared six servings of the level 3 delicacies you prepared today, and paired them with magic holy water to cleanse their marrow."

"Wow! Is this old man so awesome? He personally helped me lay the foundation before the food festival even started."

Feng Ling immediately felt grateful to the old man. No one would have thought that not long after they first met, the old man who he was thinking of playing a prank on would actually let go of the past grudges and fully support tonight's feast.

"The third-level gourmet food uses the slate pancakes you made. As soon as they heard that you made it, they became very interested in you and promised to fully cooperate with you. They just hope you can give them some pointers."

After Lin said this, Feng Ling finally felt relieved. It was the same no matter what you did. Once it involved teamwork, the most feared thing was encountering stupid teammates.

But what is more terrifying than having stupid teammates is that they not only make things worse, but also hold you back, making you want to die.

"Okay, go wash your face quickly. Just focus on the barbecue and leave the rest to us."

"Okay senior sister."

......

When Feng Ling and Lin walked downstairs in their work clothes, Thomas was receiving four middle-aged men and women who were younger than him on the first floor of Dart Restaurant.

Thomas saw Feng Ling coming and quickly pulled him over to introduce him to the others:

"Dear colleagues, Feng Ling, this is our protagonist tonight, and he is the one who gave you the surprise.

Remember, everyone, you must eat more. After tonight, it will be hard to have such a grand event next time."

Luo Xi and others stepped forward and shook hands with Feng Ling:

"Feng Ling, can you tell me what happened tonight? Uncle Thomas is willing to hold a food festival this summer. This has never happened before."

"Sister, I can't reveal too much about the magic holy water for now. Uncle Thomas will tell you in detail later. I will go and prepare it first. I will never let you down."

Feng Ling did not reveal the secret of tonight's food festival because of the young woman's beauty. Instead, he pulled Lin away.

"This boy is also afraid of Shirley. Shirley, your charm is still as great as ever."

Kevin joked.

"No, I'm old now. I can't even charm a boy like Feng Ling. Sigh."

Shirley is a young woman who likes to play tricks on people. Her husband has been fighting in the ancient battlefield of the abyss for many years and is a very good soldier. Because of this, other male mayors are particularly concerned about her. On the one hand, it is because of her husband's reputation, and on the other hand, Shirley's way of doing things and getting along with others is indeed easy to like.

Thomas smiled and said:

"Okay, now that everyone is here, I will tell you what happened tonight. Don't get excited when you hear it later."

"Uncle Thomas, please tell me quickly. I want to try Feng Ling's grilled skewers. Didn't you tell me on the phone this morning that he is the trump card tonight?"

"Okay, okay, everyone follow me into the conference room."

......

Ten minutes later, four people with abnormal looks came out with Thomas, who had a smile on his face.

The four assistant mayors quickly surrounded him.

"What did you discuss in there? Can you tell me now?"