Three Ranches

[When I woke up and opened my computer, I found an extra 1,600 in tips. Thank you so much, boss.

First, a quick note: I've been busy with other things lately, and I also need to work on the post-launch volume outline. Until launch, there may only be one update a day. To make up for it, each update will be 3,000 words. Today's will still be at midnight; starting tomorrow, one chapter will be released every day at 6 p.m. Please understand.]

Leaving the school, Luo Heng was already waiting at the gate in a brand-new pickup truck.

He had come to pick up Zhang Jun. Knowing that Zhang Jun would be taking his exams early, Luo Fei had booked a hotel near the school to celebrate Zhang Jun's graduation. Lin Zhi, Zheng Xing, and the others had all come as well.

Zhang Jun was moved, and he celebrated with everyone. Glasses clinked, and laughter filled the room.

The next day, Zhang Jun climbed out of bed at Jianzhou Ranch, clutching his head. He shook himself, went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and splashed the cool water over his face several times to wake himself up.

After washing up and having breakfast, he got into Luo Fei's car and left the ranch.

Watching the scenery flash past outside the window, Zhang Jun felt both eager and uneasy.

Ever since his last talk with Luo Fei, Luo Fei had used his connections to contact several ranches in Min Province that were up for sale. After screening them, three ranches remained that met Zhang Jun's requirements. They were going to inspect all three today.

As he drove, Luo Fei explained the situation of the ranches to Zhang Jun.

"The first ranch is on the Mindu Plain. It covers