Chapter 1371: Chapter 1371

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Song Tan was quite generous this time: "It’s just a bit pricey, and there are other bidders. If you can afford it, then fine."

The director, having lived a good life, originally wanted to boast that money was no issue. But recalling the 44-a-piece peach blossoms, he cautiously held back and simply asked:

"How much per pound?"

"Well..." Song Tan thought for a moment, "It’s not yet the time to slaughter, so the price isn’t set, but it won’t be less than 80 per pound minimum—oh, I mean the gross weight."

"80 for gross weight?!"

The director jumped up instantly: "Why don’t you just rob it? Beef prices have dropped this year; gross weight is down to 8 bucks! Even supermarkets sell it for just 25!"

For some reason, although this director was indeed a director, there was always a sense of humor in his words and actions.

Song Tan couldn’t help teasing him a bit more at the moment, so he said with a smile: "As you said, robbing isn’t as quick a way to make money."

That made so much sense.

The director instantly understood and stopped mentioning anything about buying or selling.

But after thinking for a moment, he grumbled, "Then when do you plan to slaughter pigs, cattle, or sheep? Can I at least buy some meat then?"

"Just wait a bit longer."

The slaughter master introduced by Boss Niu is currently unavailable. Once they are free, Chen Xi and Chen Chi, the two brothers, will be sent to learn the craft properly, whether it’s castrating pigs or slaughtering, they need to learn it thoroughly.

Song Tan changed the subject: "So, does this riverside beach meet your requirements?"

The director turned his head to look and saw the sun setting, almost dusk. In front of the magnificent river, two peaks, one high and one low, stood tall, leaving only a narrow river mouth here.

The golden sunlight penetrated the canyon, casting a colorful ripple on the water’s surface. The distant mountains turned greenish-gray, with the waves spreading and the sunset turning the river gold, crisscrossing water shadows.

The sky gradually turned to a pinkish blue hue, becoming even more profound in his trance-like gaze.

Such absolutely beautiful natural scenery, just a glance would give one a sense of vastness, stirring up the youthful ambition and the sharp determination to cut through the waves and soar to the sky.

"This can’t be shot with a green screen..."

The director muttered, and at this moment, he sighed: "Don’t worry, the scenery is perfect, just hope there’s not raising too many fish before May. We need to set off bombs right in the middle of the river mouth... The application for approval is being prepared."

These were already noted in the contract, so Song Tan wasn’t worried—when the time comes, the lotus and lotus root will complement each other, and underneath, in the mud full of spiritual energy, who knows how much is still hidden. Would those fish, shrimp, and crabs still fancy the water being bombed?

Besides, if it’s really bombed, then we’ll just eat the fish!

After all, just looking at the eager appearance of Secretary Xiaozu, it’s clear—the crew’s arrival is likely to boost the whole village.

In the distance, the increasingly lively and active Chen Chi was waving at Song Tan: "Sister! Boss sister! I found a goose egg today! It’s huge!"

Song Tan was also delighted, waving at Chen Chi, seeing him rush over robustly like a bull, even the director’s eyes were sparkling.

But as he got closer, he instantly felt disappointed. Because this sturdy young man had pure innocence in his eyes, it was immediately clear he was somewhat emotionally naive.

Chen Chi didn’t mind him at all. He excitedly presented his treasure to Song Tan: "Look! Isn’t it big?"

Indeed, it was a huge goose egg. Song Tan smiled: "Laid by Goose Sister? Then please collect more, and when the time comes, see if she wants to incubate the eggs."

As the ranch expanded, relying solely on Big White and Goose Sister to guard the ducks was becoming a bit burdensome.

Chen Chi happily accepted this task, then turned excitedly: "I packed 20 bags of manure today!"

The fermented manure needs to be bagged and stored for whenever it’s needed in the mountains. But with more cattle and sheep, there was an increasing amount of fermented manure.

Not to mention, Zhang Wang’s family, after learning for a while from Professor Song, now produces natural organic fertilizers in mountain-sized heaps, one after another...

The wild grass piles gathered on the mountain he didn’t let go either, burying them for compost fermentation too.

The main strategy was to not waste any useful resources.

Despite Song Tan having thousands of acres of mountain land to manage this year, there’s certainly no shortage of fertilizer.

So Song Tan quickly praised: "Great job! Chen Chi is really amazing at work; your strength is almost like Qiaoqiao’s."

Chen Chi giggled sheepishly: "Brother told me to eat more and to obediently take medicine in the future. That way, my strength will surpass Qiaoqiao’s."

Song Tan nodded, very fond of his innocent and simple nature—knowing that [low intelligence] often comes with emotional instability, aggression, repetitive behaviors, and other issues.

However, Chen Chi and Qiaoqiao were exceptions, obedient to the extreme...

Not only obedient but also diligent and devoid of the complex thoughts of adults, how could anyone not like them?

Every time Chen Chi went to the canteen for meals, Master Jiang would give him an extra bowl!

Now, she praised him again as usual. After Chen Xi called out from afar, Chen Chi happily ran back.

The director, though, sighed again: "Such a robust build is hard to find in the industry... If only he could play a supporting role."

With Chen Chi over 1.9 meters tall, with a big and strong build, he was living comfortably here now, his demeanor relaxed and confident, looking even taller and stronger compared to the shy state when he first arrived.

In today’s entertainment industry, where everyone is as skinny as a bag of bones, he was indeed quite rare.

But, looking at his eyes, it was clear he couldn’t act.

However, Song Tan laughed: "Aren’t there enough actors in your line of work? One less wouldn’t matter; excellent scenery is all that counts."

"By the way, director, now that it’s night, are you heading back to the urban area directly?"

"How is that possible!" Secretary Xiaozu quickly intervened:

"It’s so late, and two grown men walking at night is unsafe... Ahem, I mean, transportation is inconvenient, stay here for the night, right? The dorm on the mountain is available to stay in, right Song Tan?"

It’s rare for the poor mountain village to bring in such alternative investors. Holding back laughter, Song Tan nodded: "Yes, yes, I’ll arrange for someone to take them to the dormitory later. Dinner will be in the canteen..."

"At your place!" Secretary Xiaozu lowered his voice, glaring at her: "Have a good meal!"

Song Tan laughed heartily: "Yes, yes, at my place."

And just as the director was about to complain about not having seen the blooming trees yet, wondering why arrangements were being made to leave?

Upon hearing about the dormitory, it seemed like the living conditions were quite ordinary.

Lastly, upon mention of dinner...

The trio exchanged glances and immediately remembered the exquisite food they had bought in the live stream before...

Ahem, the blooming trees, whether they could be filmed or not wasn’t important. And besides, it was getting dark anyway, hard to see, they’d wait until tomorrow.

Best to eat well before climbing the mountain tomorrow.