Ranch Story: Start Over

Walking into the shopping mall, there were fewer people today than usual because it was Monday and many people were working.

Feng Ling looked around the entire first floor. Apart from the cashier, there were very few other staff members. Compared with the usual flow of people, not only were there fewer people, but it seemed that everyone had taken a break at the same time.

There was no other choice, Feng Ling had to find the waiter at the counter to ask what happened.

"Hello, Auntie, what happened today? Why do I feel like many people in Mineral Town are not in the store?"

The salesperson obviously didn't know Feng Ling, even though he had been treated kindly by Feng Ling last night. However, Feng Ling, dressed as a chef, was busy at the center, so many people just glanced at Feng Ling's appearance and didn't try to remember him.

"Young man, are you new in town?"

"Yes, Auntie. I was planning to go to the Seed Trading Center to buy seeds today, but the people there seemed to be closed today. Then they told me that the shopping mall is open all year round, so I came here to buy seeds."

Auntie smiled and said:

"Then you really chose the wrong time. There will be a meeting of residents in Mineral Town tonight, so everyone will go back to take stock of the problems at home and work, and then at the meeting, they will bring up the problems they have encountered and exchange experiences. So, you missed it today."

So that's how it is. Isn't this equivalent to the model of a neighborhood committee? However, there are fewer residents in the mineral town, so it is still a very humane approach to gather more than a hundred people together to support and help each other.

"Okay, Auntie, tell me where the onion seeds are. I need to buy some onion seeds."

"How much?"

Feng Ling thought about it and realized that there was still a long way to go before the system mall could reach the target of 150 shipments to unlock the next crop. Onion seeds were sold at 2250 a pack, and 9 seeds had already been planted at home, /7200 = about 1 packs. The four strong men should be able to reclaim about blocks of arable land by evening today, which would add up to almost blocks of arable land.

Thinking of this, Feng Ling was excited. He didn't know when he would be able to cultivate the land by himself. Feng Ling said to his aunt generously:

"Auntie, I want 1000 packets of onion seeds!"

"So many, can you take them all?"

Feng Ling pointed to the space pendant on his chest. Auntie took a look and immediately understood:

"Then come with me to the warehouse. You need a lot of onions. Our boss always buys a certain amount of onions for the store every month, but you just took 10%. Can you handle it all by yourself?"

Feng Ling said helplessly:

"Aunt, I have no choice but to do as much as I can. This is my first time back home, and I have to get Grandpa's ranch back up and running."

"Whose child are you?"

"I inherited the Morning Breeze Ranch. My grandfather is Feng Qingyang."

The saleswoman's expression softened instantly when she heard this. She also seemed much friendlier:

"Child, you are not the chef Feng Ling who was in charge of the kitchen last night, are you?"

Feng Ling admitted it with a shy smile.

"Oh, thank you so much. Although I didn't have a good experience last night, I feel more than ten years younger now. Thank you so much."

"It's my duty, Auntie. As a member of Mineral Town, it's my duty."

Seeing the saleswoman smiling happily, Feng Ling was also happy for her. But soon, the saleswoman seemed to think of something and asked:

"Feng Ling, you said you were too busy on the ranch. Well, I have a few nephews and nephews who have recently returned from school. Summer and winter are their holidays anyway. They don't have anything to do and can only go back to school in the fall. Would you like to consider them?"

Uh, Feng Ling couldn't believe it. Was this luck that couldn't be stopped? I was sleepy and someone just sent me a pillow. No, no, I couldn't laugh.

But the smile that couldn't be suppressed on the corners of his mouth proved how happy Feng Ling was.

Trying to suppress his joy, he gave the saleswoman a smile that he thought was very handsome.

Seeing Feng Ling's expression, she guessed that her actions seemed to be exactly what Feng Ling wanted.

"Auntie, how old are they? If they are too young, forget it. My ranch is still a bit hard."

"16 years old, two boys and one girl. It's okay, just arrange the work for them on the ranch. I believe you will treat them like your own juniors. Besides, they are magician apprentices, so they are far behind in reclaiming wasteland, but they can still help you water the plants."

"Great!" Feng Ling punched excitedly.

"Auntie, you can rest assured and leave them to me. After all, they are part-time workers. How about I pay them 1000 a day? They can rest when they are tired. The requirements are not high."

This is the difference between a magician and a warrior. The reason why Feng Ling hired four warriors at a unit price of 2000 was because of personal relationships.

Of course, the main reason was that Yun Feifei lost the bet. She actually ate the bamboo skewers of the barbecue skewers made by Feng Ling. After all, Feng Ling even cooked the bamboo skewers. So Feng Ling directly cut the fee in half, as if he admitted that the other party had lost to him, and he would be sorry if he didn't take advantage of her.

Having said that, winning bets frequently can be addictive.

The wages for soldiers around the Mineral Town are 3000 yuan per day, and for magicians 2500 yuan per day. The main reason is that farming is a one-time deal, while magicians need to irrigate with magic every day. It is normal for a family of three to earn 20 to 30 yuan a year if they save a little. However, every household has its own farmland or other industries to manage, which also costs money.

Children can go to school for free. After they turn 13, they will be sent to boarding school, just like the aunt's nephews and nieces in front of me. Those under 13 will study in the town's school.

The saleswoman wanted these children to help Feng Ling, probably more because of the contribution Feng Ling made to them last night. Feng Ling had a premonition that his start would be a lot easier and it turned out to be true. It seemed that what he did last night would bring him a lot of convenience.

"Auntie, don't worry and leave them to me. I can teach them how to control magic when I have time!"

The saleswoman's eyes suddenly lit up when she saw Feng Ling's ability to control magic. Yes, she had seen this child's ability to control magic very clearly last night.

For a magician, the most important thing to practice is the control of magic, to prevent accidents caused by unstable use of one's own magic power when encountering sudden situations and fighting. The most practiced in school is not the various types of magic, but more training in control.

"Then I'll trouble you Feng Ling. This is good. It will save them from staying at home and refusing to go out in the summer. Not only can they earn pocket money but they can also eat delicious food by being with you. I'll go back and tell them later."

"Uh, you're going back so soon? Don't you care about this place, Auntie?"

"It's okay. My family also owns shares in the shopping mall, so I can go to and from get off work as I please. There aren't many people here today, so I just decided to work as a salesperson on a whim."

"Ah! This! Auntie, I forgot to ask your last name?"