Mountain Looting: Targeted by a Leopard at the Start
Chapter 276 - 275: The Queueing Little Ones, The Gift from the Black Kite!

Chapter 276: Chapter 275: The Queueing Little Ones, The Gift from the Black Kite!

The first batch of potatoes was sold out, and he made more money than Xu Yang had imagined.

The yield per acre was already high, and the price offered by the merchants was even higher.

It was indeed profitable.

When Zheng Youcai and Xu Yang discussed the contract, they had a pleasant conversation and were generous about pricing.

Truckloads of potatoes were delivered to the holiday resort on the outskirts of the Capital.

The chefs at the resort had been eagerly anticipating them.

"Thank goodness they’ve finally arrived. Ever since we ran out of his potatoes, using ones from elsewhere just doesn’t feel right."

"Indeed, we’ve looked at other colorful potatoes, but none are as good as his!"

"Don’t know how he grows them, but they sure taste great."

"Right, his potatoes have a soft and fluffy texture and they absorb broth exceptionally well. Eating them feels almost like eating mashed potatoes—very nice indeed."

Everyone smiled upon seeing the potatoes.

Now, the resort had signed a long-term contract with Xu Yang and could plant another crop before winter.

He was about to make another sum of money.

Xu Yang was cheerful these days.

Having made money, he naturally felt good.

Moreover, the potato field had been tilled again, fertilized, and after a week of nurturing, new potato seeds were sown.

Many good things were produced on the farm’s land—vegetable fields, fruit greenhouses, pork, eggs, milk...

The farm’s produce was very rich.

After the potato harvest, the farm kept quite a few.

In the yard, Xu Yang was delving into gourmet cooking.

The most common dish here was stewed potatoes with green beans.

Delicious, yes, but eat too much and you might grow weary of it.

Today, Xu Yang planned to make his own potato stir-fry with mini sausages.

Tasty potato chunks stir-fried with sliced large sausages, sprinkled with scallions and sesame seeds, were indescribably delicious.

The dry pot potato slices being cooked on the stove also smelled good.

Just as the smoke started to rise from the stove, the three dogs playing in the open space of the farm took notice.

Little Black looked up at the smoke and ran back home first.

Ma Quan Yuanbao watched Little Black’s retreating figure, tilting his head curiously as if to say,

"What’s going on?"

Then, seeing the smoke from the yard, it finally realized and quickly ran off.

Little Ha was still foolishly chewing on a tall blade of grass.

After chewing for a while and looking back, it noticed the other two dogs were gone!

It was a bit stunned, pacing back and forth, looking around.

"Where are the dogs?"

"Gone?"

Little Ha still didn’t know what had happened.

After circling a few times in the same spot and not sure what to do next, it too started jogging back leisurely.

At this moment, in the yard, Little Black and Ma Quan Yuanbao were each holding a food bowl and sat obediently at Xu Yang’s feet.

For the dogs, the tastiest food was undoubtedly human food.

Many pets taken from the city to the countryside with their owners will refuse to eat dog food ever again.

Pet Dogs: What kind of hard life had I been living before!

Xu Yang was busy at the stove. When he looked back, he saw Little Black and Ma Quan Yuanbao.

He immediately laughed and said,

"You two have really keen noses, you’re already here?"

Both dogs wagged their tails in response.

Unable to resist, what Xu Yang cooked was just too delicious, especially when the mini sausages went into the pan and sizzled, filling the air with the smell of meat.

It kept tempting their stomachs, which were starting to growl.

Xu Yang continued his work, with the fragrance wafting continuously.

Then, Tabby Cat Sang Biao appeared on the wall, standing and watching Xu Yang.

From the looks of it, it wanted to eat a couple of mini sausages in a while as well.

Four little foxes came running over in a group, playfully tumbling and entering the yard.

Alongside was a little raccoon standing by.

The yard suddenly became lively.

All of them were waiting for Xu Yang to feed them.

Seeing this, Xu Yang quietly added a few more potatoes and some extra sausages to the pan.

He had to make sure everyone was well-fed.

The main course for Xu Yang’s lunch today was this dish, along with a couple of pickled vegetables and a bowl of rice, and a pot of egg soup from the kitchen.

Mixing the potato and mini sausage with the rice, letting the rice soak up the fragrant oil—that first mouthful was truly satisfying.

The little ones all got a share of the potatoes mixed with mini sausages.

The yard was filled with the sound of eager eating.

On their little faces was an inexpressible sense of contentment.

No wonder they were so fond of Xu Yang.

Because following him, they really had meat to eat.

In the afternoon, Xu Yang sat in the shade under the eaves of the house, resting and playing with his phone.

After all, he didn’t need to go to work, he could do whatever he wanted.

When tired, he would just lie down for a bit.

Life was leisurely.

Suddenly, there seemed to be the flapping of wings above his head.

Xu Yang looked up and saw the Black Kite circling in the sky, descending.

Among all the animals Xu Yang kept, this one was the most mysterious, often unseen by others.

Xu Yang had no clue where it spent its time, only that it would return occasionally for a visit.

Then, Xu Yang looked up; he noticed that the Black Kite seemed to be carrying something in its claws.

Before he could get a clear look, the Black Kite had already swooped down, loosening its claws, and the object plummeted straight down like a bomber’s bomb, landing right in front of Xu Yang.

Upon closer inspection, Xu Yang found that the thing that had fallen to the ground was a wild rabbit, a very plump, large gray wild rabbit.

The wild rabbit was already dead, with the back of its head pierced by the eagle’s talons, beyond any hope of survival.

The Black Kite landed nearby, looking at Xu Yang with sharp eyes that held a measure of closeness.

Seeing this, Xu Yang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry:

"No way, this is for me?"

Xu Yang didn’t know what to say.

This Black Kite really was thoughtful; among all the animals he raised, it was the only one that gave him gifts in return.

However...

"Little Yuan, for us humans, wild rabbits can’t be hunted,"

"I can’t keep you to hunt for me either," Xu Yang tried to explain to the Black Kite.

The Black Kite didn’t understand and moved closer, flying to Xu Yang’s side to enjoy his caresses.

Xu Yang petted it, sharing a moment of affection with the bird.

The creature was quite pleased and soon flew off again.

Leaving behind a large and fat wild rabbit on the ground.

The wild rabbits, being used to running around frequently, had tight bodies and plenty of muscle, which made their meat tastier.

Xu Yang looked at the dead rabbit and shook his head helplessly.

There was no helping it, the gift was already given; he couldn’t let the Black Kite’s good intentions go to waste.

Plus the rabbit was already dead; it couldn’t be saved.

In fact, there were people in the village who hunted wild rabbits; it was much like chopping wood—a situation of ’no one sees it, no one cares.’

In foreign countries, wild rabbits are overpopulated, and nobody eats them.

The woods around here also have plenty of wild rabbits; catching a few is normal.

Gazing at the rabbit on the ground, Xu Yang’s eyes lit up, "I haven’t finished the wild honeycomb honey that Black Bear gave me last time, it’s perfect to pair with wild rabbit."

"Tonight, I can have honey-glazed roasted rabbit!"

No sooner said than done.

He was feeling bored anyway, and here was something to do.

He picked up the rabbit by the ears, went to the basin to clean it, then fetched some spices from the kitchen, and also took out a grill and some charcoal specifically for barbecuing.

When it comes to eating rabbit, the Sichuan and Chongqing area is the place to be.

There are so many ways to enjoy it.

Xu Yang didn’t eat rabbit often, but he did know how to enjoy a roasted one.

After all, most barbecued meat tastes great.

A whole rabbit would need to cook for a while longer.

Xu Yang stood by the grill, leisurely waiting.

Occasionally, he would turn the grill or take a small brush dipped in honey and coat the rabbit’s surface with a layer.

The surface of the meat, already somewhat reddish, became golden in an instant.

It was visibly becoming more attractive.

Little Black and Yuanbao were the first to rush back, sitting upright and straight.

"Go on, this is just one rabbit, it’s just enough for me,"

"You don’t get a share," Xu Yang said, waving his hand when he saw them.

Little Black knew how to ingratiate itself; upon hearing these words, it immediately put on a smiling face, wagging its tail back and forth, and approached.

The intent to please was very obvious.

This time, Ma Quan Yuanbao did not look down on it but rather showed an expectant face as though saying, "Brother, go for it."

These two rascals were becoming more and more cunning.

Xu Yang was amused and decided to feed them a bite or two of the rabbit’s leg later on.

Meanwhile, the clueless Little Ha was digging holes in the grass.

When it turned around and realized that Little Black and Yuanbao were gone, Little Ha seemed perplexed.

Its eyes showed a hint of confusion, as if to say:

"Where are the dogs?"

"Gone again?"

Life on the farm was always leisurely.

There was Xu Yang, roasting rabbit in the yard. When the cooking was almost done, he took a small knife and cut a slice into the meat.

Instantly, a layer of glistening juice burst forth from within the rabbit.

Seeing that the rabbit meat was done, Xu Yang sliced off a piece of the roast and put it directly into his mouth, not even needing a dipping sauce.

The rabbit had a mildly sweet flavor, that of the honey crust.

Chewing gently, the golden crust was crispy and delicious, and the juices started flowing out, mixing with the flavor of the honey and then completely filling his mouth.

The meat was tender and juicy.

With one bite, the whole experience was simply delightful.

"This rabbit is really good, it tastes amazing,"

"I might as well raise some rabbits myself," Xu Yang exclaimed.

Such was the boldness of a farmer; craving something not to buy, but to raise.

Want something? Just have it.

Then Xu Yang cut another piece of rabbit meat and savored the wonderful sensation again.

The blissful feeling of eating roasted meat was truly incomparable.

Seeing this scene, the dogs were so anxious they started making "woe-woe" sounds.

But they knew their manners, just sitting there, waiting for Xu Yang to feed them.

Seeing them behaving this way, Xu Yang cut some rabbit meat for each dog, giving them a bit, and the same went for Little Raccoon too.

It was quite enjoyable.

He continued to savor the delicious rabbit meat.

The rabbit was big.

After Xu Yang finished eating, he felt somewhat overly full.

Then, with nothing else to do, he went back inside the house to play video games.