Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1220 - 623: The Letter
Extra update, asking for pink hearts.
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"Yes." Lian Manman nodded affirmatively.
In terms of cost, the cost of raising a lamb is almost the same as that of a piglet. Although the weight of a grown sheep is far less than that of a pig, the price of mutton is higher, and the sheep’s leather is also valuable. Adding these together, the profit from raising a sheep is certainly not less than raising a pig.
Raising pigs requires some grains, but sheep only need to eat grass.
If farmstead families can make money raising pigs, then running a ranch to raise sheep will surely be profitable.
As for cattle, the cost of raising cattle is much higher than that of sheep and pigs, but the value of a cow is incomparable to pigs and sheep. Furthermore, in Lian Manman’s plan, her ranch would not only produce beef and mutton but also by-products like cow’s milk and goat’s milk.
Opening a ranch to raise cattle and sheep will definitely make money. Lian Manman carefully conducted cost and profit analysis and is very confident in this. Even without these calculations, Lian Shouxin knows it’s profitable.
Lian Shouxin’s concern is about the sales market.
"No need to worry about that." Lian Manman told Lian Shouxin, "Dad, just think about how difficult it was for us to buy beef and mutton in the past few years. Our family’s conditions back then were far from what they are now. How many households in this Qingyang Town, Jinyang County, and even Liaodong Prefecture, are in the same situation as we were back then?"
"It’s hard to calculate, but definitely quite a few." Lian Shouxin replied.
"Exactly. Also, for ordinary families, during holidays, special occasions, or when guests visit for a meal, don’t they have to buy some meat? Needless to say about pork, but for a change of taste, wouldn’t they want to buy some beef or mutton?" Lian Manman continued.
Even now, when families in Thirty Mile Camp think of having a treat with dumplings, their first choice is beef, followed by mutton. Because dumplings made with these kinds of meat are a distinct flavor compared to pork dumplings.
"And milk, now it’s only those extremely wealthy families that can afford it. Isn’t it just because it’s rare and hard to acquire? Once our ranch is up and running, with a larger supply, families with even a bit of money will be able to afford it." Lian Manman added.
In the end, it’s all about demand, and the supply doesn’t meet the demand. Seeing this need, Lian Manman decided to open a ranch.
Lian Manman’s words made Lian Shouxin nod repeatedly. In truth, Lian Shouxin fully trusts Lian Manman. Over the past two years, most of the family’s ventures have been her ideas, and the outcomes have been profitable in every case. Not only that, but they also led others to follow in their footsteps.
For example, after they started planting wheat, people around them began to follow suit. After they dug lotus ponds and fish ponds, and planted lotus while raising fish, shrimp, and crabs, the number of such ponds in the area nearly doubled. Now, they not only plant lotus, raise fish, shrimp, and crabs themselves but also started a business selling lotus seeds, fry, shrimp seedlings, and crab seedlings.
The increased number of lotus and fish ponds has not diluted their profits, but instead, increased their revenues significantly.
All of these are directly related to Lian Manman because she always thinks ahead of others.
The same goes for this ranch.
"Things are going so smoothly thanks to Old Chen." After discussing the situation of looking at the land today, Lian Shouxin praised Shopkeeper Chen, "This man is truly talented. He’s very adept at handling things outside, smooth and resourceful. And, he’s got a sharp eye and is steady in his work... Old Chen is also an honest person, rare indeed."
The shopkeepers of the few Lian Family stores are all excellent, and Shopkeeper Chen stands out among them. Lian Manman was already planning that if Shopkeeper Chen manages the ranch well, he would receive further responsibilities, like becoming the overall steward of all stores.
When it comes to talent, it’s natural to pull them closer and reward them properly, as the saying goes.
"Dad, why don’t we invite Shopkeeper Chen over for dinner tonight?" Lian Manman suggested, "Let the kitchen prepare an excellent banquet."
"Yes, I’ll have a few drinks with Old Chen." Lian Shouxin agreed.
That evening, Lian Manman arranged a banquet in the front hall, inviting Shopkeeper Chen to join, while Lian Shouxin personally attended and had a meal together. The next day, Lian Shouxin, along with Shopkeeper Chen, also called Wu Yugui and Wu Jiaxing, and went back to Little Ken Village to purchase that large piece of land.
