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Several days later, after the contract was completely signed, Zhu Ji sent over a copy for Shi Wen to keep as a record.

Zhu Ji asked, "How do you plan to develop it? Have you thought it through?"

Shi Wen: "Not yet, any suggestions?"

"What suggestions could I possibly have?" Zhu Ji smiled, revealing a row of neat white teeth. "I just wanted to find out what you're planning to do, so I can be the first to try it out."

Shi Wen, "That'll have to wait until next year. Let's go up the mountain tomorrow and take a look, then we can make some plans."

With the addition of these two mountains to the ranch, Shi Wen couldn't wait to go and inspect them.

Because Yan Kexing usually works, Shi Wen specially chose Saturday to take the whole family up the mountain.

In the morning, they drove the livestock and poultry out and then walked through the pastures up the mountain.

The little ones were very excited to be going up the mountain today, running and jumping all the way.

Shi Wen and Yan Kexing rode motorcycles up the mountain, and the little ones chased after them, holding their own against the odds.

Especially the dogs; the Wolf King took the lead and charged forward, Heiwa was not to be outdone, so they chased each other and ran fast, faster than a motorcycle.

What Shi Wen the most was that among this group of dogs, the fastest runner was actually Fu Wa.

This guy has long legs and great strength. He charged forward first, tongue lolling out, running around like an athlete.

Of all the little guys, the fastest is Shi Suo.

It is the most professional in this regard; other little guys, including the still-growing baby Yan Shi, have to be relegated to the sidelines in terms of speed.

Shi Wen slowly drove his motorcycle, and the little snow leopard and the little fox peeked out from inside his hoodie, looking around curiously.

Beside him, Yan Kexing rode a motorcycle, and Cong Zai peeked out from under his clothes.

Cong Zai didn't want to go out, but Yan Kexing insisted on putting him in his pocket and taking him out.

After it came out, it didn't have any complaints or show any signs of stress. Now it's as calm as an old man, just looking around casually.

The two drove their motorcycle to the foot of the mountain.

Shi Wen's long legs supported the motorcycle. He first took out the little fox and the little snow leopard and put them on the ground, then took out his backpack and put it on.

The backpack was filled with a dagger, rope, snacks, bottled water, and other essentials.

Shi Wen asked Yan Kexing, "Shall we go up the mountain now?"

Yan Kexing: "Let's go."

The path up the mountain is not easy to walk.

Shi Wen and Yan Kexing the safe side, followed slowly from behind.

The little ones ran around on the mountain, sometimes in front, sometimes behind, looking very excited.

As they ran, the Wolf King lifted his foot to urinate.

The other little ones also got ready to pee.

This is a way for animals to mark their territory; when they arrive in a new place, they are acting on their instincts.

Shi Wen the tigress left droppings on the pasture.

A mountain of over 10,000 mu is quite large. Shi Wen they had visited the mountain before, but they hadn't explored every inch of it.

Now, walking slowly up the mountain, they see blades of grass, clumps of shrubs, wild birds fluttering their wings among the trees, and streams flowing through the mountains.

The conditions on these two mountains are actually quite good, because people used to come here to graze cattle and sheep, and there are still narrow paths worn out by people and livestock on the mountains.

They followed these narrow paths from the foot of the mountain to the top, and then crossed the mountain again to continue their search.

After crossing the mountain, Shi Wen, standing halfway up, suddenly pointed ahead and asked, "Isn't there a grove of fruit trees over there?"

When they first arrived, they saw many fruit trees on the mountain, but most of the fruits were inedible.

Yan Kexing examined it carefully and confirmed, "It should be an apple tree."

"Those must be fruit trees left behind by the person who contracted this forest before." Shi Wen excitedly grabbed Yan Kexing's hand, "Come on, let's go take a look."

Shi Wen the children heard the call, they rushed to the front.

They soon arrived at the small grove of orchards.

This really is an apple tree.

It was apple season, and the trees were laden with bright red fruit.

It looks fine from a distance, but upon closer inspection, Shi Wen can see many bird-pecked wounds on the apple, as well as traces of insect bites.

Many apples had fallen to the ground; they were probably too ripe and the wind blew them down.

Shi Wen Yan Shi peeked out from between them, aimed at an apple, and snapped it into her mouth.

Shi Wen hadn't even had a chance to speak yet.

Little Horse chewed once, then spat the apple out of its mouth: "Pfft--"

Shi Wen turned to look at the little horse, whose upper and lower lips were stretched wide, revealing its gums, and it made a painful expression as if it had been bitten by something sour. "Hiss."

"Who told you to talk so fast?" Shi Wen chuckled and patted Yan Shi's neck, then gave it some water to drink. "Did it get sour?"

Yan Shi drank the water, smacked its lips, looked down at the apple that had been spat out, hesitated for two seconds, then picked up the apple again, chewed it, and while it was so sour that its mouth watered, it finished off the apple.

Shi Wen stared in disbelief. "Good heavens!"

Yan Kexing: "This apple should smell quite fragrant."

Shi Wen, "I guessed so."

Shi Wen stretched out his arm, picked two of the redder apples from the top of the tree, and then wiped them on his clothes.

He handed one to Yan Kexing and took one for himself. "You'll know once you try it."

Yan Kexing took a small bite, his expression remaining relatively normal.

Shi Wen judged that the apple wouldn't be too sour; if it were, Yan Kexing wouldn't have made that expression. So, he confidently took a bite.

Surprisingly, this apple tastes quite good. It is indeed a bit sour, but there's a hint of sweetness in the sourness. The apple flavor is very strong, and the flesh is quite firm.