Chapter 23 (continued)
That noon, Shi Wen finished cutting grass and tending to the livestock shed, then put on a hat and went to inspect the cornfield.
The Yucheng Silage No. 9 is growing very well; it's already as tall as his calf, with very robust stems and leaves, far more succulent than the surrounding pasture.
Shi Wen in the cornfield, the lush green corn seedlings contrasted sharply with the surrounding dark soil, and the entire cornfield also stood in stark contrast to the pasture.
If nothing unexpected happens, his batch of silage corn will definitely yield a bumper harvest.
Shi Wen patrolling around the cornfield.
His main task was to check whether the corn seedlings had been eaten by cattle or sheep.
The sweet and tender corn seedlings are too tempting for cattle and sheep. Although the dogs drive the cattle and sheep to graze on the other side of the road every day, there's no guarantee that some cattle or sheep won't sneak over.
His cattle and sheep are no pushovers.
While patrolling the cornfield, Shi Wen suddenly noticed several broken seedlings in the middle of the field.
"Huh?" Shi Wen closely and saw that there were indeed several fallen corn seedlings in the middle of the cornfield.
If it weren't for his excellent eyesight, he might not have been able to spot it from a sea of green.
He went over to take a look and found that the fallen corn seedlings had been bitten off at the roots.
The bite mark was still quite fresh, oozing sap, and the severed seedling was still green, so it was probably just bitten off.
Shi Wen around and looked around, but I couldn't see the "culprit" that was biting the corn seedlings.
Judging from the bite marks, it was probably some kind of small animal.
It shouldn't be a bird; a bird couldn't bite such a notch.
It wouldn't be cattle or sheep either; his cattle and sheep aren't here. Besides, if it were cattle or sheep, they would eat the broken stems and leaves along with them.
It could be a field mouse or something similar.
Shi Wen continued walking through the cornfield, his brow furrowed.
He found the first bitten corn seedling, and soon found the second, and the third.
Among the bitten corn seedlings, some were relatively fresh, while others had already withered and died, indicating that this had been going on for more than just a day or two.
He walked through the cornfield for five minutes and found that more than seventy corn stalks had been bitten.
Perhaps because the newly planted corn is so tender, it is extremely attractive to small animals.
I still need to get a cat.
Shi Wen frowned slightly. Otherwise, if things continued like this, his silage corn production would likely decrease significantly.
Shi Wen went home and brought back some corn seeds to replant the seedlings. He also asked Fu Meng and a few other friends if anyone had a good cat, preferably a local breed that was good at catching field mice.
Several friends said they would help him inquire.
There was no news from his friends yet, Shi Wen the young woman from Star Pet Hospital, with whom he had dealt before, contacted him first.
Luo Qinggui:
[Hi, are you thinking of getting a cat?]
[I have a black cat here, a chubby tabby kitten, extremely fierce. He's unbeatable at every pet hospital; when he's let out, he's so badly beaten that no dog dares to bark.]
[Video. RMVB]
[This is the black cat in the video, the little male. He's been spayed/neutered and hasn't found a home yet.]
Shi Wen to watch the video.
The black cat in the video is actually quite cute and doesn't look like the kind of cat that's particularly fierce, but it walks with a very imposing gait and has a sturdy build.
He felt an instant connection with it.
But is this little black cat really that fierce?
Shi Wen it hard to believe; their faces really didn't look alike.
Nevertheless, Shi Wen, who was plagued by rats, contacted Luo Qinggui and arranged a time to go see the black cat.
The next day, Shi Wen arrived at "Star Pet Hospital" on time as agreed.
Luo Qinggui was behind the counter. As soon as he saw Shi Wen up and smiled, "Mr. Shi? You're here to see Xiao Hei, right? I'll take you in."
Shi Wen, "Is it Wanderer cat?"
"Yes." Luo Qinggui laughed, "It sneaked into someone's house and harmed several female kittens, so the cat's owner caught it and brought it here to be punished."
Presumably fearing Shi Wen would find it cruel, Luo Qinggui added, "The main problem is that too many Wanderer cats are having too many litters, which isn't good for the local ecosystem."
Shi Wen nodded in understanding.
Luo Qinggui quickly led him to the inpatient area inside, indicating that he should go see for himself.
Shi Wen spotted the black cat in the cage at a glance.
This creature was entirely black, lying in its cage like a cat blanket.
The black cat opened its eyes when it sensed someone approaching.
Shi Wen him staring at the black cat.
The black cat was chubby and soft, and its round green eyes made it look quite sweet.
Upon seeing Shi Wen, it meowed softly, its voice sweet and charming, and was the first Shi Wen greet Shiwen.
Shi Wen was surprised that the kitten would meow like that. He walked over, put his finger in, and gently stroked the black cat's head.
The black cat immediately stood on tiptoe, sniffing, rubbing, and kissing his fingers, arching its back slightly as it rubbed against them, emitting soft meows.
Shi Wen by the rubbing against her that my heart almost melted.
Luo Qinggui exclaimed excitedly from behind, "It really likes you!"
Shi Wen sensed the black cat's affection for him, gently scratched the cat's chin, and softened his voice considerably. "Right? I like this little guy too."
Shi Wen felt a strong connection with the little black cat and quickly finalized the adoption arrangements.
He named the black cat Cong Zai, and he planned to use the "zai" format for naming any other cats he had in the future.
Cong Zai's sterilization wound has healed and he's been vaccinated, Shi Wen anything else.
He bought a cat carrier, a bunch of cat food, cat treats, canned food, cat litter, a cat bowl, and other cat supplies, and then took Cong Zai home.
Shi Wen was hesitant to put the newly brought-home kitten directly into the ranch, fearing it might become stressed or run away. So she kept it at home for a few days to adjust before letting it roam freely.