My 1995 Small Farm.

"Fugui's trick is pretty good. To be honest, my old sow is about to give birth, in the next few days..."

After Chen Ling and his team finished their work, the other villagers who had finished breakfast arrived.

Among them was the Li family from the east of the village, who lived not far from Wang Lixian's home.

There was a large pigsty, and the sows inside were also killed by the old wild boar.

That's how she got pregnant.

It can be said that the pregnant sows in the village all have roughly the same farrowing time.

It was all caused by that old wild boar that came down from the mountain last year, and it was harmed in the middle of the night.

"Huh? They're all descendants of wild boars. I just heard from the villagers that raising these pigs doesn't make any money. It's a lot of trouble and effort, and it's not worth it. You know that, so how can you not prevent them from getting there?"

"Why not just keep the wild boars out?"

A young man in the film crew asked something strange.

Young people who haven't lived in the countryside tend to think very simply when they hear about this kind of thing.

Furthermore, they might think that people from the countryside are stupid.

Zhao Dahai laughed as soon as he heard this: "You make it sound so easy. You'll know what it's like once you see a wild boar. To put it bluntly, I'm afraid you'll be so scared that you won't even dare to run away when you see a wild boar and you'll lose your life."

"Uh, big brother, please don't be offended. I just didn't know how to speak properly."

The young man quickly apologized and explained, "Actually, I have some understanding of the situation in our village."

Actually, I was just curious. Boss Chen is so skilled; he can handle those huge, monster-like wild boars outside his estate. Why couldn't he handle that old wild boar?

"Well, this was all just bad luck. Plus, that old wild boar was a coward. Not only did it not hurt anyone in the village, but it also helped guard the village and kept its distance from dogs."

Later, everyone just stopped paying attention to it and turned a blind eye.

Zhao Yubao waved his hand, revealing a helpless smile, and offered an explanation.

Back then, that old wild boar was protecting Wang Lishan's pigsty when it killed an old wolf that had come down from the mountain.

Later on.

The village sows accepted it, and without it they would squeal incoherently.

So everyone just stopped caring.

"Huh? It's an old wild boar, it shouldn't be that fierce anymore, so why can't the sow still live without it?"

Young people are just straightforward; they often use vulgar and offensive language.

"Well, you city kid wouldn't understand. In our village, we raise pigs, and the male piglets are all castrated. Most of the time, we only leave one sow to give birth..."

Think about it: a young sow who has just grown up can't usually find a male, so at this point, it doesn't matter if he's old or young, she can just mate with him.

After a few rounds, I got really into it, and now I can't live without it.

The young man's bold words drew an even fiercer response from the village elder: "Saying you can't live without them is too mild. Those sows are still craving them after they've had their fun. If you don't go for a day, they'll all be squealing and clamoring. In the end, those old sows will act like emperors."

"..."

Although his words were rough but his reasoning was sound, Chen Ling just couldn't stand listening to them.

That's so offensive!

While washing his hands with hot water, he changed the subject: "Hey, Uncle Niwai, you raise pigs too, I don't remember, right?"

"I didn't raise pigs, but I raised cattle. I'm just raising cattle like you."

Old Niwai chuckled: "Even though I don't raise pigs, I know all the tricks of the trade. If you don't believe me, ask Lishan. Lishan is incredibly shrewd. He knew that when the old sow was pregnant with the wild boar's piglets, he would exchange the pregnant sow for a non-pregnant one when it was almost the twelfth lunar month..."

Later, wasn't it bred using pigs from Kuliu County that were supplied by foreign breeders?

"what?"

Old Niwai's words left the pig-farming villagers completely bewildered.

They all have expressions that say, "Wow, this is something else!"

"You son of a bitch, Lishan, why didn't you say so sooner if you had this idea?"

Some of Old Wang's own family members immediately started cursing.

"Third Grandfather, it's no use scolding me. I told you all that you were busy crowding around Fugui's stall, picking wild fruits, herbs and other mountain products, and doing this and that. You didn't even have time to listen to what I was saying."

Wang Lishan is also innocent; all he knows how to do is raise pigs.

I'm too lazy to get involved in other things.

However, there's a method to every profession.

It's like in the countryside in spring, when people would trade an old hen that wouldn't lay eggs for a chick.

He could also find a way to exchange pregnant sows for young sows.

"...Alright, alright, stop talking. This is Lishan's skill. He's been raising pigs for years, he knows everything better than you do."

Chen Sangui came out to speak the truth.

The old carpenter was highly respected, and his words at crucial moments were very effective.

The key point is that even members of the Wang family can't point their fingers at Wang Lishan and curse him.

Even close brothers keep clear accounts; you can't reveal everything to outsiders.

You have a skill that allows you to earn money, but people don't come to you to ask about it. Why would you expect them to come to you and offer advice?
How can there be such a good thing in the world?

They're not your biological parents.

You can be envious, but you really can't say that someone is keeping things to themselves and not telling outsiders.

"I'm not an expert on everything, I really don't know about this 'wealth and honor' trick."

Wang Lishan shook his head: "Piglets are very difficult to handle. They require just as much care as raising a baby. I can only treat piglets with rectal prolapse and colds. I can't do anything about these half-dead piglets."

Piglets are prone to diarrhea if they get cold, and excessive diarrhea can easily lead to rectal prolapse.

Rectal prolapse is very common in piglets and is one of the most common causes of death in piglets.

It's quite rare to see a situation like today, where piglets are born in winter and almost freeze to death.

Let's not even talk about large-scale farms.

I've really never seen them in rural households.

"Oh, you don't know? To me, it looks pretty much like hatching chicks, there shouldn't be too many complicated procedures, right?"

"Don't make wild guesses. Fugui is right here. Why don't you ask him? You can't even bring yourself to ask Fugui? When you went to Fugui's forest farm to build a deer farm, you didn't hesitate to ask him."

The crowd burst into laughter again.

So the pig farmers started asking Chen Ling questions one after another.

"There aren't many complicated rules here. It just depends on the piglets' condition. If they're in serious condition, the water should be a little hotter, generally not exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. If they're not in serious condition, then use around 40 degrees Celsius to give them a warm bath, and then keep them like warm chicks next to the heated kang room."

After Chen Ling finished speaking, he pointed to Chen Yongsheng and said, "Ask Uncle Yongsheng. He's done it once before and knows how to do it."

Chen Yongsheng felt a surge of pride. He grinned widely and patted his chest, saying he knew what to do. In the village these days, people didn't think it was a troublesome task.

Being used by someone even once proves that you have the ability.

Being praised by the villagers is a source of great pride.

……

To put it simply, this is about postpartum care for sows.

There really aren't any rules.

It's similar to artificially hatching chicks.

But ultimately, it requires meticulous people to do it.

If you're careless, everything will be pretty much the same.

If you don't control the water temperature properly, you're bound to scald the piglets.

……

"This is truly eye-opening! I've really seen something new. Boss Chen knows so much. I heard he can even treat golden monkeys."

"A place with auspicious feng shui can produce extraordinary people. This place is really different from other places. Even in the dead of winter, there are red-crowned cranes and wild geese..."

The crew members were full of praise.

Only Jiao Huang, a veteran artist who has been immersed in the entertainment industry for many years, could see through the trick.

"Hey, Xiao Niu, you guys made excuses before, saying you were here to test Mr. Chen's acting skills. But if you ask me, we don't need to test him now. This young man has a certain charisma and is definitely photogenic."

As soon as Jiao Huang spoke, everyone immediately changed their attitude towards Chen Ling.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed the difference from before.

This young boss, Mr. Chen, does indeed possess a certain inexplicable quality.

This made him stand out in the crowd, even though his clothing wasn't much different from the villagers'.

In addition, at this time, they were also busy catching pigs and tending to the stove in the kitchen.

But his inherent charisma remained unaffected.

"That's true. If Teacher Jiao hadn't mentioned it, we wouldn't have realized it. People say that Teacher Jiao has an aristocratic air about him and is suitable for playing emperors and high-ranking officials. I think this Mr. Chen is also a bit like that."

"However, I understand what Teacher Jiao is saying. Teacher Jiao is a Shakespearean prince. Over the years, he has developed an aristocratic air about him. There's no need to say more. But how old is this Boss Chen? He only rose to prominence last year. Where would he get this experience and knowledge?"

You can't fake your temperament.

Especially the demeanor of young people, even those born into wealth or official positions, is mostly superficial.

"Look at what you're saying. He's someone Professor Zhao favors, and he can even be the second-in-command behind the scenes. It can't be that simple, can it?"

“That makes sense. If you ask me, Mr. Chen has that kind of charisma. He can produce great results with just a few lines, or even without any lines at all.”

"Yes, that's what I was thinking too. I heard that's how they do it in Hong Kong. If all else fails, they can do voice-over. In Hong Kong, they just lip-sync to the lines, like counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Even if you don't have a strong command of dialogue, it's not a problem at all."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, as if they really believed they were going to make things work.

And what about Chen Ling?

it's not finished yet.

At this point, there were no other problems; Chen Gannian's family was simply giving him gifts to express their gratitude.

Take out half a bag of white sugar and brown sugar.

“These were given to you by relatives in Wangbacheng. They gave you quite a lot. Fugui, take them back to feed your bees. Otherwise, if there’s a cold snap and heavy snow in the spring, your bees will have a very hard time.”

This is what Chen Gannian said; he has a sister who married someone from Wangbacheng.

They sent over a lot of white sugar and brown sugar before the New Year.

These are all good items these days.

"No, no, no, you keep it, Fourth Grandfather. I have enough sugar at home to feed the bees."

Chen Ling quickly waved his hand.

His beehives had long been moved to the greenhouse.

Moreover, he's also the one who has the most sugar.

Even when nectar is scarce in winter, bees need sugar to survive.

He wasn't afraid.

Not to mention that there is never a shortage of candy at home.

The sap of some trees in the cave also has a very high sugar content.

A little tree sap can feed bees for a long time.

"Fourth Grandfather, you should keep these candies for yourself. You've just been discharged from the hospital, so you need to rest and recuperate."

Before the Lunar New Year, Chen Yongsheng and Chen Yonggang, the two sons, got into a fight.

In the end, not only did he get very angry, but he also injured his health.

He was discharged from the hospital after only a few days of recuperation.

They were also afraid of spending money.

"Yes, Uncle, you should take good care of your health before talking about anything else."

The others also advised, "Fugui doesn't lack these things. If you take care of yourself, Fugui will feel at ease."

In those days, brown sugar was a common tonic, especially for people in the countryside.

Boiled eggs with brown sugar are a common dish for the elderly, children, and those recovering from illness.

To be honest, it really works when used on children.

The little baby is very strong.

After hearing everyone's advice, Chen Gannian stopped making excuses.

He knew Chen Ling's feelings.

He knew that his grand-nephew cared about him and was worried about him.

Even before the Lunar New Year.

When the two sons in the family got into a fight, it was Chen Ling who came over and settled things.

He didn't stand on ceremony, lest they become distant.

So...

Then bring the sow over and quickly let the piglets drink her milk in the yard.

"Holy crap, what's wrong with this sow? She was so scared of Fugui just now, but after Fugui touched her nipples a couple of times, she's acting like this now?"

Could it be...?

Zhao Dahai stared in disbelief, his expression gradually turning strange.

It turned out that the pig was afraid of Chen Ling, and it was extremely unwilling when Chen Ling put a rope around it and led it over.

It kept letting out a pig-like scream.

However, when Chen Ling touched its pouches and rubbed them one by one, it immediately stopped barking.

Once the piglets were brought over to nurse, they stretched out their legs comfortably and hummed happily.

"Get lost, stop talking nonsense. This sow is engorged with milk. She just gave birth and has a lot of milk. If she doesn't let it out quickly, it will all stagnate inside and make her very uncomfortable. Whether I touch her or the piglets nurse, it will make her feel more comfortable."

"Haha, so that's how it is. I thought this pig had taken a liking to you."

Zhao Dahai still loves to joke around.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the old sow next to him suddenly let out a series of farts, along with a spray of cool, loose pig manure.

He sprayed the fat man's pants leg with water.

Upon seeing this scene, everyone was first stunned, and then burst into laughter.

"The ocean has given you a sharp tongue!"

Even Zhao Yubao, the father, couldn't hold back. "Talking nonsense in front of the child, now you're getting your comeuppance, karma in this life."

Everyone laughed and said that the old man was right and well said.

They made quite a fuss in the village.

In the end, the piglets were saved and were able to nurse.

After that, you don't need to worry about it much.

Chen Ling and the others went home for breakfast.

According to the arrangements of the "Return to Glory" production team, they will rest here for three days before setting off again.

Traveling these days is too tiring and exhausting. It's better to rest and recuperate, at least eat well and sleep well, and then continue your journey.

at the same time.

It was also because the snow in the mountains hadn't stopped after we arrived here.

There's nothing we can do; that's just how the snow is here.

In most parts of northern China, snow usually stops after the 25th day of the first lunar month.

But it's different in the mountains, especially in the Qinling Mountains, where snow can last until the end of the second lunar month in bad years.

Clearly, this trend has been brewing for some time now.

Snowy days make people lazy.

At the same time, being cooped up at home for too long can make people want to go out and get some exercise.

Chen Ling and his group had planned to go hunting in the mountains soon.

The lynx was particularly excited. Since returning from Yunnan and Guizhou, he hadn't yet gone to the mountains to stretch his muscles or have a proper hunt.

Also, I'm getting a bit annoyed by the kids.

so what.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the film crew wanted to stay a couple more days to see for themselves.

This was just a side effect.

"Uncle Fugui, something terrible has happened! We can't go into the mountains anymore! A leopard has come down from the mountain! A big leopard!"

Just as Chen Ling and his group were resting and maintaining their hunting rifles in the farm's hunting equipment room, Wang Wenchao from Er Mao Donkey's family ran over and started shouting. (End of Chapter)