Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland
Chapter 158 - 156: Cat Boss: A Pre-Meal Entertainment Show!
The weather is sunny, with clear skies and gentle winds.
The noise on the internet continues.
When Jiang Feng started the livestream, its popularity skyrocketed again.
That’s how the internet is; with any hot topic, you can get massive traffic.
If the livestream content is refined and has a high retention rate, popularity can be maintained.
Jiang Feng, however, didn’t pay much attention.
In the yard, he brought over a washing basin and filled it with a large basin of clear water, adding some hot water to make sure the temperature was just right.
Now it’s early June, summer has arrived, and temperatures on the prairie are starting to rise.
"Daji, come here."
Jiang Feng called out to the Red Fox.
After discovering ticks on the Red Fox that day, Jiang Feng thought of giving them a bath and deworming them.
After all, the wild environment is harsh, and the lifespan of wild animals is far shorter than those cared for by humans.
The Red Fox ran over with a soft squeal, its big fluffy tail wagging back and forth.
Jiang Feng picked it up and then placed it in the washing basin.
The Red Fox was initially a bit scared, its front paws clinging to Jiang Feng’s forearm, as if pleading.
But once lying in the basin, it wasn’t so worried, and started to smile.
Jiang Feng washed its body with deworming shower gel.
Three Little Foxes were by the side, poking their little heads, peeking toward the basin.
Seeing their adorable expressions, Jiang Feng said to the Little Foxes:
"Don’t worry, after your mom’s bath, it’s your turn."
The scene in the picture was very harmonious.
Soon, the basin was filled with bubbles, and Jiang Feng began washing the fox’s fur, starting with its two hind legs.
The fox’s head rested on the edge of the basin, its eyes squinted, like a customer at a massage.
The look of enjoyment seemed to say:
The masseur’s technique is not bad.
Jiang Feng had washed a lot of dogs, so he was quite professional at bathing animals.
"Today, give them a bath to remove some fur."
"Now that it’s summer, animals feel hot and start shedding fur."
"In a couple of days, I’ll have to shear the sheep’s and camel’s fur again."
"Sheep’s fur doesn’t shed by itself, and if not sheared, the sheep can easily get a heat stroke."
"It’s just right, I can also supplement the ranch a bit."
Jiang Feng washed while chatting leisurely with the online viewers.
[Host, I want a bath too, how much would it cost to have it done by you?]
[I have fair skin, good looks, and long legs, I should go first!]
[Are you guys bathing? You’re just craving the host’s attention!]
[This fox really knows how to enjoy life!]
[Shearing wool again? Shearing is interesting, post more videos then!]
Comments flooded in with responses.
Jiang Feng finished the fox’s bath in the basin, and then connected the water heater via a hose, adjusting the temperature, and rinsing the fox at the door.
He washed off all the foam, replaced it with clear water, and rinsed again.
Finally, he took a towel and vigorously rubbed its body dry.
No need for a blow-dry now, as it was early summer with warm, non-searing sunshine, it would dry in a while.
Next, Jiang Feng replaced the water, and washed the three Little Foxes.
The three Little Foxes were much less behaved, constantly splashing around in the basin.
Jiang Feng made the foam, and washed whichever one moved first.
If they tried to escape the basin, he’d press them back.
After washing, he rinsed the foam off their bodies.
The foxes immediately became clean.
Originally, the white fur on the fox’s belly was somewhat dirty and even a bit black.
After washing, the fox’s fur became much smoother.
Jiang Feng’s yard had several lawns separated by stone paths, and the foxes played on the lawns, innocent and carefree.
The brand-new foxes matched with the lush green lawns, making the livestream footage pleasing.
The dogs went out herding today, and haven’t returned yet.
Xiaojin Hua was fully onboard, and the Little White Wolf had also figured out the herding routine, driving the sheep daily.
Jiang Feng planned to wash them when they returned.
Since starting herding, ranch work indeed became much easier.
Other than providing water and cleaning the cow pens and sheepfolds, there really wasn’t much work.
Jiang Feng also became more relaxed.
He intended to sit on a chair and play with the Little Foxes.
Just then, Cat Boss suddenly leapt onto the wall, running toward Jiang Feng.
Seeing it, Jiang Feng’s expression changed slightly.
The reason was simple; the Cat Boss was carrying a big black rat with its mouth!
"Take it away!"
Jiang Feng quickly said.
"Please don’t give it to me, I don’t want it!"
Obviously, Jiang Feng knew what Cat Boss intended.
Sometimes in a good mood, Cat Boss would bring Jiang Feng some gifts.
And those gifts were various rodents.
Cat Boss did not listen to Jiang Feng, kept its head raised, step by step approaching Jiang Feng, and placed the rat at Jiang Feng’s feet.
It licked its nose and meowed at Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng looked down at this big mouse, completely dead, lying on its side without moving at all.
"You’re really impressive, but you take it away. I don’t want it."
Jiang Feng said to it again.
The netizens couldn’t help but burst into laughter when they saw the scene.
[Hahaha, the Tabby Cat actually gave a gift to the ranch owner!]
[Cats only give mice to humans when they trust them!]
[I’ve seen grateful cats give humans mice!]
[Ranch owner, shouldn’t you accept this good gesture?]
After delivering the mouse, Cat Boss turned around and ran off on its own, leaping onto the wall.
Jiang Feng sighed helplessly.
"It probably couldn’t finish the mouse. There are plenty of field mice, and there must be some in the ranch too, so we just try to prevent them."
"Cat Boss catches mice to eat, and if it can’t finish, it’ll give them to me as gifts."
"I can only accept the gift."
While speaking, Jiang Feng picked up a shovel from outside the yard, scooped the mouse’s corpse onto it, walked to the land outside the ranch, dug a hole, and buried the mouse in it.
That’s the only way to handle it.
Although life on the ranch is monotonous, the increase in animals always leads to all sorts of strange incidents.
In the yard, the foxes are still playing around wildly.
Jiang Feng picked up a Little Fox and petted it.
After being washed, the fox’s fur is fluffy and soft, the most comfortable to touch.
He casually kneaded it, and the Little Fox whimpered cutely, in a babyish voice.
Compared to the mother fox, the Little Fox’s voice is more tender.
"Still just a little squirt."
Jiang Feng couldn’t help but laugh.
Foxes are very clever, and once they trust humans, they’re great at interacting with them.
The mother fox lay on the lawn, finding a shady spot, squinting to rest.
Two slightly naughty Little Foxes began to tussle again.
They hooked their front paws, stood on their hind legs, and opened their mouths wide to try to out-cute each other.
That’s how foxes fight; just using their mouths, whoever shouts louder wins.
And the one in Jiang Feng’s arms is more quiet, rarely fights, a temperament inherited from its mother.
Jiang Feng lifted the little one’s front legs to peek at the gender of the Little Fox.
"This one’s indeed a female fox. The other two are males."
"Sister is quieter."
Jiang Feng said.
[Ranch owner, what were you doing just now? Looking at the private parts of such a young fox?]
[It’s not sneaky peeking; it’s an open and honest look!]
[Doing such a thing to a Little Fox, such a beast!]
[Hahaha, if you looked, you have to be responsible for the Little Fox!]
Netizens began teasing after seeing the livestream footage.
The atmosphere relaxed again.
Jiang Feng played with the Little Fox for a while, then went to inspect the ranch’s condition.
The cattle and sheep were still outside, making the ranch seem a bit empty.
Two employees were cleaning the sheep pen.
The cow pen was being cleaned too, and the cleared cow dung was piled at the back, forming a small mound.
Cow dung is a treasure, great for selling to fertilizer factories or using as fuel.
Camels and horses were let out as well.
As he walked, Jiang Feng saw the Tabby Cat squatting at the corner of the wall, leaning forward as if watching something.
The Tabby Cat always does its own thing, so whatever catches its attention must be interesting.
Thus, Jiang Feng also went over and peeked over the wall.
One look and he paused slightly.
Not far from the ground, two mice were squeaking and jumping around fighting.
In their fighting, some martial art moves faintly emerged.
The drone tilted forward to capture this scene, and the netizens saw it too.
Everyone was stunned!
[Did I see that right? Those two mice know martial arts?]
[Amazing, they’re wrestling!]
[Tabby Cat: Didn’t expect a pre-meal entertainment show!]
[Hahaha, no wonder Cat Boss didn’t move, was here for the show!]
Jiang Feng watched the two fighting mice with interest.
They tangled together, sometimes falling, sometimes standing up to slap each other with their front paws, the spectacle truly amusing.
"Sure enough, when summer comes and the weather heats up, animals become restless!"
Jiang Feng remarked.
At this moment, one of the mice chickened out and wanted to escape.
The other mouse chased after it, still wanting to fight.
Seeing the fight stop, Cat Boss rushed over and bit one.
The other one was bitten on the nape by a Weasel that popped out from nowhere.
The two mice never expected it.
After the fight, both went to see King Yama.
Now they can only fight in the Underworld.