Chapter 156

Although the same feeding method and the same fodder were used, some sheep grew better than others.

If they want to eat, they have to eat the sheep that aren't so good-looking first.

These sheep have no potential for further growth; on the contrary, those that are growing well are still in a rapid growth phase and are expected to gain another 20 to 30 pounds of meat before the Lunar New Year.

Zhang Deyuan wasn't surprised by Shi Wen's choice. Watching him quickly pick out two sheep from the pen, he remarked, "You really know your sheep well."

Shi Wen, "Of course, we've spent so much time together, we know each other almost inside and out."

Shi Wen dragged out two sheep, saying, "Weigh them first, then slaughter them."

Zhang Deyuan: "Okay."

They dragged the two sheep to be weighed; one weighed 83 jin and the other 88 jin, both considered to be of relatively ideal weight.

Shi Wen recorded the data, then waved his hand and said, "It's ready to be processed."

Besides the two sheep, they also caught two Bress chickens and two geese, which they killed specifically to reward the two tigers.

Shi Wen's family Shi Wen a boiler, so there was plenty of hot water and the heating was very good. They didn't feel cold when they were preparing ingredients in the kitchen.

With delicious food in front of them, everyone was full of energy, chatting and laughing, and soon they had almost finished their work.

Lin Chengqian whispered to Gong Jiang and Ge Yue, "These two tigers are being treated like they're visiting relatives."

Ge Yue chuckled and whispered, "That's because Brother Shi and the teacher haven't been up the mountain to see the tigers for a long time. Unexpectedly, the tigers were worried about whether they had enough to eat, so they brought prey down the mountain to see them."

Lin Chengqian: "No wonder Brother Shi and the others reacted like that, having two tigers is really great!"

Ge Yue: "The tiger is good, the man is bad."

They both laughed as they spoke.

Gong Jiang looked at them and said with a smile, "Keep your voices down."

Ge Yue looked at Shi Wen, "It's alright, Brother Shi and the others can't hear us. After this incident, the two tigers will receive preferential treatment from Brother Shi and the others for a long time to come."

Lin Chengqian: "Who says otherwise? Those two tigers are really clever!"

Shi Wen heard their discussion clearly, not only heard it, but heard it very clearly.

The whispered discussion was so irritating that Shi Wen's ears started to itch. He had to rub and pinch his ears several times to barely control himself and prevent them from turning into animal ears on the spot.

He was playing with a cat toy with two tigers.

Two tigers rolled around in the yard, not caring that they were covered in snow.

Shi Wen stopped, and the tigress stared wide-eyed in confusion. "Woof?"

Shi Wen gently patted its head and said, "It's okay, come on, let's keep playing."

The tigress became happy and nudged Shi Wen's hand with her head. The force of her playful nudge almost broke Shi Wen's hand.

He hissed. He didn't know what these two guys had gone through outside, but they were strong, quick-witted, and had excellent combat awareness. They had long since become real beasts.

It's a pity. If they weren't so fierce, there might be hope that they could stay on the ranch. Beasts of this caliber are destined not to stay on the ranch for long.

Leaving them on the pasture for too long is not only unsafe, but also a waste of their abilities.

Currently, top predators are scarce outside, so they need to go out and hunt to eat the excess herbivores and omnivores to maintain ecological balance.

Shi Wen thought of this and then thought, "I'll give them two more chickens tomorrow to nourish them properly and satisfy their cravings."

Shi Wen was still thinking, Gong Hu, seeing that he had stopped moving, gently nudged him with his head.

This time, the impact sent him sprawling on his backside.

Shi Wen stood up, supporting his back, and grabbed the male and female tigers' cheeks. "Be gentle! Do you still think you're those two Hu Zai from before?"

The male and female tigers blinked innocently and then barked, "Woof!"

"It's been so long, how come you're still so skilled at acting cute?!" Shi Wen amused and exasperated. "And that awful accent, you're not planning to change it, are you?"

Chapter 156

It was snowing heavily outside, Shi Wen people slaughtering sheep, chickens, and geese created a festive atmosphere, almost like Chinese New Year.

For the little ones, Shi Wen and Yan Kexing were at home playing with them, and the family had prepared so many delicious meals. They could also go out to play in the snow, and when they came back, the house was warm and cozy, making it feel just like Chinese New Year.

While they were slaughtering sheep and chickens, Cong Zai somehow found a male snow leopard and brought it back with him.

Shi Wen hadn't seen a male snow leopard for half a year, so she was overjoyed to see him. "You've come!"

The male snow leopard, its long tail trailing behind it, let out a somewhat reserved meow. "Aww."

Shi Wen patted its head and said, "Welcome! Now that you're here, have a good time at home for a few days."

The male snow leopard didn't resist at all; instead, it lay down at Shi Wen's feet, rolled over, and exposed its furry belly. "Meow."

Shi Wen, of course, didn't hold back and immediately started kneading its soft, thick belly.

The male snow leopard twisted its body, its thick paws gently embracing Shi Wen's hand affectionately, seemingly unconcerned even with its testicles exposed.

The male snow leopard's actions displeased the tigers.

To some extent, snow leopards can serve as food for tigers.

The two tigers tolerated it only out of respect for Shi Wen; seeing it vying for favor, the two tigers couldn't hold back any longer.

The tigress, in particular, bared her teeth, revealing her long fangs, and let out a threatening growl.

It looked as if the tigress was about to pounce and rip two bloody holes in the male snow leopard.

Shi Wen was happily petting the snow leopards Shi Wen saw them like this, so he quickly brought them some water. "We're all friends here, no fighting allowed."

The tigress was unconvinced, but dared not fight the snow leopard in front of Shi Wen —given Shi Wen's current fighting strength, the tigress would be no match for him in a full-force fight, especially with Yan Kexing potentially helping out.

The tigress circled Shi Wen and the male snow leopard several times, huffing and puffing. Finally, deciding that if she couldn't win, she'd join in, she went to Shi Wen's feet, rolled over, and exposed her belly. "Woof!"