Chapter 78

Dudu played very happily, waving his little hands to say goodbye to the old man with the white beard, and drove the small ox cart out of the Glasserman estate. Li Han was waiting at the gate. The estate's gate wasn't just for anyone to enter; a dozen bullies and German shepherds were not at all friendly to him.

Seeing his father, Dudu cheered and jumped off the ox cart, running over and jumping into Li Han's arms. Li Han squatted slightly, lifting Dudu up to play as a little airplane, making Dudu giggle and kiss his big head. "Baby, were you good today?" "Yes, Dudu was very good and helped the old man with the white beard plant a lot of vegetables. The old man said Dudu was very capable."

After saying that, Dudu slid out of Li Han's arms, ran to the ox cart, and opened the wooden cover, revealing a full load of tomatoes and cucumbers. "Dudu helped the old man sell vegetables."

"Very good, let's go home." Li Han smiled and pinched Dudu's little nose. Seeing that the little guy had a good time in the afternoon, Li Han felt relieved. He unhitched the ox cart and attached it to the back of the pickup truck, took out a cushion and placed it on the back of the little white ox, and put on the reins. Li Han held Dudu and placed him on the ox's back. Dudu patted the little white ox and waved the small ox whip. Wearing a new set of washed cowboy clothes, a leather hat, and leather leg guards with fringes, Dudu really looked like a little cowboy. The clothes he wore for planting vegetables were dirty, so he changed into a new set of cowboy clothes that Glasserman had prepared.

Father and daughter, with Dudu riding the little ox and the big white wolf following, waved their little hands in front of the pickup truck, cheering. "Dad, chase Dudu." "Slow down, don't run too fast." They took the small road, which was not very flat, with hills and grasslands. Running too fast could easily lead to a fall or getting lost. Li Han, who was not very familiar with the area, was a bit worried about following Dudu, but Dudu was quite capable and soon arrived at the third pasture. Once there, Li Han was familiar with the area, passing by George's farm where Dina was riding a horse, busy herding the cattle across the river.

Jim and Hutton had not returned yet, and Dina was having some difficulty. Dudu rode the little ox over to help, and the white wolf acted as a sheepdog. However, the wolf was too big, and its presence scared the sensitive cattle, causing them to splash through the river in a frenzy. The whole scene was chaotic, and Li Han had to ask Dudu to drive the white wolf back. After Dudu calmed the cattle, they obediently followed. Dudu, riding the little white ox and waving the small ox whip, was no less capable than Dina. "Han, Pandora is a natural cowboy."

With Dudu and Li Han's help, Dina had it much easier. The cattle were herded back to the barn, and Dina drove a four-wheeler to bring a bag of salt to the water trough. Li Han came over to help, but the cattle were swarming, and Dudu, waving the small ox whip, couldn't stop them. After the work was done, the cattle gathered to drink water and replenish their salt. Free-range cattle and sheep need to supplement their salt intake daily. After finishing the work at the barn, Dina took Dudu to feed the little lambs, which were cute and plump, running around Dina and Dudu like fluffy cotton dolls.

The boiled milk, disinfected and brought back, was mixed with vitamins. The little lambs ate happily, their bellies full. Dudu smacked his lips, hungry, and secretly drank the remaining milk. Li Han was both amused and exasperated. "Han, it's fine, the milk tastes good. Why don't you try it?"

Dina drank the remaining milk and raised the large milk bottle with a smile. "No, Dina, everything is fine here. I'll take Dudu back first." Li Han wasn't particularly fond of fresh milk, but he could drink some yogurt. Dina knew this and was joking with Li Han. Li Han, with a laid-back personality, was used to Dina teasing him.

As the sun set, Dudu rode the little ox, and Li Han drove the pickup truck with the ox cart attached, enjoying the cool breeze and the beautiful view of the sunset and the distant snow-capped mountains. The weather was cool. Back at the small farm, Dudu untied the ox's rope to let it eat grass, ran into the house, and brought out a box to release the little turkeys, taking them to the grass to catch insects. He squatted on the ground, and the turtles, fawns, and little lambs circled around him.

The white wolf lay on the side, pretending to sleep, disdaining to play with the little ones. Li Han pulled the ox cart to the small warehouse, covered it, and returned to the small building to prepare dinner. Dudu, having fed the little turkeys, washed the thermal food container at the sink and returned to the small building, watching his father cook the meat. The noodles with meat sauce, made from beef from the farm, were cheap and tasty. A large bowl of simple but not simplistic noodles.

Father and daughter both used large bowls. Dudu's small hands held a large bowl, which was bigger than his head. Just seeing the large bowl, his head was hidden. It was quite amusing, and the small chopsticks moved in the large bowl like a boat, which was very fun. Despite his small size, Dudu ate a lot. Li Han had just finished his bowl when Dudu raised his large bowl, asking his father to serve him more noodles and more meat, coriander, and other toppings. The little rascal was quite a good eater. Li Han pinched Dudu's little nose and first served him a large half-bowl, then served himself. The father and daughter ate very well.

In a competition, Dudu made small, puffed-up sounds, imitating his father eating large bites. His small mouth couldn't handle as much as his father's, and the father and daughter's meal turned into a playful mess. After finishing dinner, they cleaned up the dishes, and the two, big and small, competed to see who could wash faster. Dudu used a lot of dish soap, creating many bubbles, and laughed happily. Li Han, with a black line on his forehead, grabbed a bubble and placed it on Dudu's little forehead.

Dudu puffed out his little mouth, and Li Han laughed. "Good, quickly finish washing the dishes and take a bath." "Oh, Dudu wants a bubble bath." Dudu raised his little hands and said. Li Han helplessly nodded, thinking that his sister really liked bubble baths, and the little guy remembered it, asking for a bubble bath every day.

After the bath, the white and tender little Dudu made anyone want to take a bite. "Quickly put on your clothes, don't catch a cold." Li Han prepared the clothes for Dudu to change into. The little girl was unwilling and rolled around on the bed with her bare bottom. Li Han had to work hard to catch her, put on a diaper, and change her. The habit of wetting the bed was terrible, so he used a baby-level diaper. At night, Dudu had to suck on a pacifier and wear a diaper to prevent wetting the mattress.

Turning on the computer, Dudu wanted to video chat with Baby. Li Han didn't know who told her, but she pestered him for a while. The two little ones chatted, talking about chasing butterflies and catching insects, which Baby envied. They chatted for a long time, and Li Han urged Dudu to go to bed. Dudu slept alone today, having made her own bed and climbed into the covers, waving her little hands. "Dad, good night." Li Han turned off the light and returned to the bedroom.

Just as he sat down at the computer, Baby's big head appeared, calling him Uncle. Li Han was helpless, as the little one hadn't started piano lessons and had free time, pestering him for a while. His sister came over and calmed her down, and they chatted for a while. It was getting late, so Li Han turned off the computer.

Going to bed, the next morning, Will came to find Li Han. Ronald, Marbury, Andre, and others were discussing the sale of cattle and sheep for the year. Li Han had not participated before, but this year, Ronald invited him to join.

This was a good opportunity. Usually, cattle and sheep were sold to buyers who set the price, which was too low. Ronald formed an association to sell cattle and sheep directly to city restaurants, which offered a higher price. Free-range cattle and sheep tasted better than those raised in pens on other farms.

Li Han took Dudu to Mrs. August's ballet studio in the small town. He explained the situation, and Mrs. August said, "Han, Pandora is a good child. I hope you understand this." "Yes, Mrs. August, I hope it won't happen again. I'm really sorry."

Mrs. August liked Pandora, who had a good foundation and learned quickly. She planned to have Dudu participate in the town's festival performance, but Li Han's return to China for a few days would make it difficult for Dudu. Today, Mrs. August planned to personally supervise Dudu to catch up on the missed lessons. Li Han left Mrs. August's ballet studio and drove to Ronald's farm, where over a dozen farmers were sitting around a long table in the yard. Li Han greeted each of them and sat down.

"Han, you look good. Have a cup of coffee." "Thank you, Aunt Sibley, it's really good coffee." Li Han took a sip and praised it. Andre and Ronald smiled, and Li Han continued. This time, Li Han didn't just come to listen. Ronald planned to create a website for a cattle and sheep supermarket to expand its influence. The website design could be done by his classmate Harley, who could do it at a relatively low price. Li Han was quite supportive, as the price of cattle and sheep was mostly controlled by Wall Street. Creating a website could allow them to upload videos of raising cattle and sheep, which tasted better and were more popular with hotels and restaurants. They could use this opportunity to build the brand of Montana beef and mutton.

Li Han drank two cups of coffee, signed a contract to join the small organization, and returned to the farm to discuss it with Jim and Hutton. The two were very supportive. Originally, Jim wanted to introduce a restaurant to Li Han, but this saved a lot of trouble. "Han, this is a good thing. Congratulations." "Thank you, how is Ruru doing, is she adapting well?" "Of course, Han, Ruru is a good child and takes good care of the sheep."

Li Han felt relieved. Jim and Hutton continued to work on the farm, and Li Han picked up Dudu from school, accompanying the little one to the central square to sell Glasserman's vegetables. Dudu put the money away, saying he would give it to the old man with the white beard. "Very good, I'll reward you with an ice cream."

As they passed the ice cream shop, Dudu touched his bag and glanced at the shop. The money for the old man with the white beard couldn't be spent. Seeing Dudu's worried face, Li Han smiled and said, "Okay." Dudu, excited, leaned on the ice cream window, standing on tiptoe, but he was too short to see.

Dudu tugged at his father's pants, pouting. Li Han smiled, squatted down, and held Dudu up to the window. The ice cream was ready, and Dudu held it out to Li Han. "Dad, you eat first." "Very good." Li Han took a small bite and passed it back to Dudu, who enjoyed it. They drove the ox cart home, eating ice cream, and Dudu was very happy.

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