Chapter 28 (continued)

Shi Wen checked beforehand, and this ram's resume was indeed impressive. "It's remarkable; it would be even better if it were a bit younger."

Eight Treasures is four years old this year. The best breeding age for local rams is two to six years old, and they are generally used for three to four years.

Its age is its biggest disadvantage as a breeding sheep; it may not be able to breed again next year after mating.

Shi Wen perfectly well that such good breeding sheep would never be sold if they weren't so old; he just said this was to make it easier to negotiate the price later.

Bai Yan immediately showed his disapproval. "Don't let its age fool you, its physical functions are just as good as a young sheep. Look at the data recorded next to it, it was just weighed this morning, it weighs 376 jin, all muscle. And look at its other data--"

Shi Wen found the notebook Bai Yan had mentioned and carefully examined it.

This ram's stats are indeed outstanding; it's no wonder it's one of the livestock company's trump cards.

If we could buy a breeding sheep like this, the lambs it produces next year would definitely be excellent. We might even earn back the money we spent on the breeding sheep from just one lamb.

Shi Wen became increasingly tempted by the sight of the sheep and was determined to have it.

However, no matter how good this ram is, the price still needs to be negotiated.

Shi Wen was about to discuss the price with Bai Yan, an elegantly dressed elderly man walked in from outside.

Upon seeing the old man, Bai Yan immediately called out, "Dad."

Yan Kexing also greeted the old man, "Professor Bai."

Only then did Shi Wen realize that the elderly man who had come was Professor Bai Minghui from J University, the founder of this livestock company.

Bai Minghui was very welcoming to Yan Kexing, shaking his hand and saying, "Professor Yan! Welcome to visit and provide guidance."

As he spoke, Bai Minghui turned around and shook hands with Shi Wen: "You must be Shi Wen? A promising young man."

"Professor Bai, hello," Shi Wen greeted with a smile. "We've come to see the breeding sheep."

Shi Wen several of Bai Minghui's papers.

Bai Minghui's papers are simple in style and detailed in content, making them the kind of papers that are very solid.

Judging from his writings, Shi Wen that I had a good impression of him.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Bai Minghui Shi Wen in a friendly manner about his ranch and expressed his desire to see his ewes.

Shi Wen was taken aback for a moment.

Looking at the breeding sheep inside, Bai Minghui said, "I've bred local fat-tailed sheep my whole life, Eight Treasures is the breeding sheep I'm most proud of. I'd like to know, what kind of sheep will it mate with next?"

Shi Wen understand the old professor's pursuit; if the sheep weren't good, he'd probably rather not earn the money.

Shi Wen readily agreed, "It's a bit hard to explain in words. You're welcome to visit my ranch. It's just a bit far; it takes more than two hours to drive there."

Bai Minghui: "Two hours is nothing. We can drive there in no time."

Since he said that, it means he intends to go.

Bai Yan couldn't stop his father, so he offered to drive the person there himself.

The four of them split into two cars and headed straight for Shi Wen's ranch.

We hadn't arrived by noon yet, so we had lunch in the city and then continued our journey to Shi Wen's ranch in the afternoon.

The ranch that Shi Wen was a full 3,000 acres, which was considered a large ranch in the entire city.

It's not that there aren't many wealthy herders in the city who can't afford large ranches, but rather that the government now has regulations on the size of private ranches, making it difficult for ordinary people to acquire enough land to open ranches.

This comparison makes Shi Wen's strength seem quite extraordinary.

Two cars drove up to the entrance of the ranch, Shi Wen led them on foot to find the ewes.

As soon as Bai Minghui entered the ranch, he looked around and couldn't help but say, "Your ranch is really nice. There are so many kinds of grass. It's a great place to raise sheep."

Laughter Shi Wen.

That's true. In the same area, his ranch has a wider variety of grasses, and they grow better than the nearby wasteland.

The ranch probably has a lot of animals, which bring some plant seeds from other places. In addition, their droppings can be used as fertilizer to nourish the pasture, so the ranch looks particularly lush.

Today, their ewes were grazing in a different direction, not far from the gate; it was just a short walk away.

Bai Minghui kept observing Shi Wen's pasture, turning back several times, clearly showing how much he liked the pasture.

When they arrived at their destination, he was still full of energy and showed no signs of the fatigue often seen in the elderly.

The ewes were grazing on the playground, unattended, and the dog wasn't around either.

They ate leisurely, and were not alarmed when people came.

These ewes had just been sheared, and their bodies were covered in short stubble, clearly showing the muscle structure and bones beneath their skin.

At a glance, one can discern their skeleton, body shape, and other features.

Bai Minghui carefully observed the sheep from a distance, nodding repeatedly. "These sheep are good, very well raised. They're all meaty but not fat, and very well-proportioned."

Shi Wen, "My sheep are rarely kept in enclosures; they're almost always let out to graze."

Bai Minghui: "That's how it should be. They're meant to graze. If you keep them locked up in a tiny sheepfold every day, they'll turn into pigs! And those people, the sheep aren't healthy, so they just feed them pills. How can the mutton taste good after taking so many pills..."

Once the old man started talking, he seemed unable to stop himself, Bai Yan helplessly called out to him, "Dad."

Bai Minghui waved his hand, indicating that he would stop talking, and turned to ask Shi Wen for his opinion, "Shall I go closer and take a look?"

Shi Wen quickly replied, "I'll go with you."

Shi Wen's sheep were strong and lively, so he dared not let the old professor approach alone.

If the sheep doesn't like the stranger and suddenly turns and butts the old man, causing him to fall and break a bone, things will get complicated.

Bai Minghui just wanted to see it up close and didn't care if anyone was around.

Shi Wen followed him there, standing beside him to protect him.

Shi Wen the ewes are around, they become much more docile. Even when caught, they don't struggle; they just stand there and let the old man watch them.