Chapter 16 of 100

Chapter 16

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While the matter of the spring water was still unclear, there was no time to figure it out. Wei Li and Kedi delivered some equipment and drinks for mixing cocktails. Li Han put down the water pot and started to set up, moving tables out and arranging the drinks neatly. The three of them spent half an hour setting up the drinks and beverages for the party.

Back in the living room, Li Han's beef stew was bubbling and emitting a fragrant aroma. With the spring water, it was even more tempting. Dudu circled the kitchen counter, and little Millie followed, barking. The two little tails, along with Wei Li and Kedi, were now joined by little Mickey. Li Han, seeing their hungry looks, decided to cut a piece of beef, put it on a small plate with some sauce, and served it to them to tide their stomachs.

"Han, Han, you are amazing, oh, God, it's so delicious." Kedi, while talking, didn't forget to grab a piece. Wei Li, Mickey, and Dudu had their little mouths stuffed, their hands continuously grabbing pieces of beef and stuffing them into their mouths, completely forgetting about the poor little Millie, who was anxiously circling around. Li Han himself picked a piece and put it in his mouth; indeed, the flavor was incredibly tempting.

When Kelly arrived, they had already eaten several pieces of beef. Fortunately, Li Han had cooked a lot. "Han, do you need any help?" Kelly, after eating a piece of beef, smiled and pinched Dudu's chubby little cheeks.

Li Han looked around; the party preparations were almost complete. Jack and Maria would be arriving soon. The pork and beef were marinated, the chicken legs and chicken were ready to be cooked, and the vegetables and fruit salad were cut. Maria brought the jam and cream, which could be directly used to make the salad. The bread was already baking, and Li Han secretly added some spring water, making it incredibly fragrant. Little Mickey and Dudu each got a large piece, and the two little guys ran around after eating their fill.

Soon, Dudu and little Mickey started playing baseball. Dudu's pitch speed was no slower than Wei Li's, and little Mickey missed several swings. When Li Han brought the bread to the lawn table, he happened to see Dudu swing and hit the ball, sending it flying. The little girl's speed and strength were enough to join a junior football team. Wei Li and Kelly were already used to it, having seen Dudu's strength before, but Kedi was stunned and a bit dumbfounded.

"Kedi, Cynthia and Bella are here." Li Han, seeing Cynthia and Bella waving, told the stunned Kedi.

"Han, good evening." Cynthia and Bella, dressed up, greeted the host and followed Kedi into the living room to sit down. It was still early, and they had only been there for a few minutes when Jack from the bar arrived.

"Jack, good evening." Li Han hugged Jack and greeted him. Jack then started his work.

Maria arrived a bit later, swaying her big hips and giving Li Han a strong hug. "Wow, this is fantastic. Look at the great beer."

"Maria, let's start with a beer first."

"That's a good idea, little guy." Maria swayed her hips and leaned close to Li Han, brushing his chest with hers. "Jack, a beer for Maria." Li Han took the opportunity to leave, and the coffee pot in the living room, used for the party, was bubbling with hot steam, indicating the coffee was ready.

Li Han turned off the power, connected the power for the colored lights on the lawn, and the colorful neon lights illuminated the entire yard. The delicious food, beer, cocktails, and drinks made the farm party begin.

Pickup trucks, horses, and carriages parked on the grass outside the small yard, and most of the farmers from around the town had arrived. The party atmosphere grew increasingly lively. Kedi and Wei Li, Kelly, Bella, Cynthia, Billy, and other young people were dancing and laughing. Maria, holding a plate, swayed through the crowd. The little kids were playing and laughing on the lawn outside. Dudu, who was unbeatable in wrestling matches, became the center of attention for the girls and the dozen or so puppies and lambs, while little Millie could only lie pitifully on the side.

Inside the living room, Li Han was talking to Ronald, with Marbury sitting nearby drinking coffee. The ladies were chatting and laughing, and the young girls occasionally gave Li Han a flirtatious look. "Han, George's place is really great."

"Yes, George knows how to live. God will bless him." Li Han took a sip of beer and continued, "Uncle Ronald, would you like another beer?"

"Of course, beer is God's greatest invention." Ronald nodded, and Li Han got up to pour two beers, then returned to the living room.

Li Han handed the beer to Ronald and sat down. "Uncle Ronald, I want to build a home brewery and would like to hear your advice."

"Han, what scale do you plan to build, and how many barrels of beer per year?" Ronald looked at Li Han and asked.

Li Han put down the beer and said, "A small, family-sized one, about three thousand barrels a year."

"Three thousand barrels? Oh, no, Han, that's too extravagant." Ronald looked shocked, and Li Han smiled.

"Uncle Ronald, how much would such equipment cost, and what should I pay attention to?" Li Han was somewhat indifferent. Building a home brewery would be very convenient, and he was also thinking of developing the farm, so it was good to prepare early.

Ronald shook his head slightly, put down his beer, and said, "A three-thousand-barrel home brewery would cost around twenty thousand dollars, or perhaps a bit less, about ten thousand dollars. Han, you might want to ask Kelly."

"Yes, Uncle Ronald, I will talk to Kelly." Li Han nodded. Building a brewery wasn't something that could be done quickly. While building the brewery, he would also need to buy barley seeds and plant them. "Uncle Ronald, I need some barley seeds."

"Marbury, Han needs to buy some barley seeds. Do you have any?" Ronald asked Marbury, who was nearby.

"Of course, Han, come by when you have time, and I'll help you transport them. They are the best barley seeds." Marbury nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle Marbury and Uncle Ronald. I will come by." Li Han was in a good mood. The beer was really delicious, and perhaps building a vineyard would be a good idea. A faint smile appeared on Li Han's lips as he imagined a nice vineyard. At that moment, Milton walked into the living room and approached Li Han.

"Han, how about a glass of red wine?" Milton walked over, smiled, and sat down next to Li Han. "Of course, Uncle Milton."

Milton had something to discuss with Li Han. After drinking a glass of red wine, he said, "Han, God should have killed the traitor Max."

"Yes, Uncle Milton, Max is a despicable man who betrayed us." Li Han said with righteous indignation.

"Han, I want to sell the Clear Lake Farm. Perhaps you can help me with this, Han, is that right?" Milton, after cursing the traitor Max, said.

"Oh, the shameless Milton." Marbury shouted, and Milton's face turned slightly red.

"Han, I need your help. You will surely sympathize with a poor old man. God will bless you." Milton's Clear Lake Farm was nearly ten thousand acres, a medium-sized farm. However, in recent days, the soil had changed, and the grass was dying, making the soil conditions worse. Additionally, the farm was close to Yellowstone Park, where bears and wolves often appeared, significantly reducing the farm's value.

"Han, Milton is as shameless as Max." Marbury shouted, glaring at Milton, and Ronald reminded Li Han, "Uncle Milton, perhaps we should find another opportunity." Li Han was a bit angry; was he as stupid as Black Bam?

"Han, may God bless you." Milton said and left. A poor old man, a lifetime of hard work, perhaps he really needed help. Li Han stood up slightly to see Milton off, while Marbury and Ronald were still angry about Milton's shamelessness.

"Everyone, let's have another drink, to the stars of Kemixing." Li Han raised a beer and said loudly. Everyone agreed, and the atmosphere became cheerful. The party continued until after eleven, and Marbury and Ronald left early. Wei Li, Cynthia, and others continued dancing and drinking, and Li Han eventually joined in.

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