Chapter 90

The weather was nice, with a cool breeze blowing. Early in the morning, after grooming the horse and saddling it, Xiaoming took a leisurely ride around Oram Lake, feeling quite content. On the slopes on both sides of the lake, he patted the little chestnut horse, dismounted, and stood on the hilltop, taking in the entire pasture. The slopes on both sides of Oram Lake covered about three hundred acres, and perhaps it was time to make some plans. Leading the little chestnut horse, he took a leisurely walk, getting a feel for the place. Back at the small farm, Dudu was racing with a wild piglet, playing a game of "Piggy Run," both of them full of energy. Seeing his father, Dudu ran over, and the wild piglet trotted up to Li Han, its little tail wagging happily.

"What a little flatterer," Li Han thought, finding it quite amusing. He played with Dudu for a while, then led him to the dairy shed to milk the cows. Dudu, mimicking his father, carried a small stool and a milk bucket, sat down, and milked the cows with the same motions. Dina arrived with a tractor to transport the milk buckets for sterilization. Seeing the father and daughter's identical actions, she chuckled. "Han, Pandora is really adorable. Do you need any help?"

"Thanks, Dina. I think you can see that our little angel is doing a great job," Li Han said with a smile, standing up and taking off his gloves. He patted Dudu's little head, and Dudu beamed.

Li Han carried Dudu's small milk bucket and led Dina to the milk sterilization room. "Dina, the milk production has been good lately. How is the quality?"

"Hey, Han, don't worry. My big babies are in perfect health, and the milk quality is just fine," Dina said, her face lighting up as she talked about the cows.

Li Han smiled and poured the milk into the tank for high-temperature sterilization. After a short while, they left the sterilization room. As soon as the raw milk was sterilized, Dudu filled a large bottle and gulped it down, his tummy getting round. He then brought a small bowl. "Daddy, pour the milk to feed the little black dog." Li Han poured some milk, and Dudu happily carried the small bowl back to the small house, where he held the little black bear. The little guy was too young, sleeping in the nest, his little paws hugging his head, his legs stretched out, exposing his belly. Dudu tickled the little black bear's belly, and the little guy made a soft sound, flipped over, and continued sleeping with his head hugging the nest.

"The little dog is such a lazybones," Dudu said, waving the small bowl under the little guy's nose. The little guy sniffed, still with his eyes closed, and started to lick the milk with his little tongue. After Li Han and Dina finished sterilizing the raw milk and loaded it onto the cart, they returned to the small house, where they were delighted to see the cute little guy.

"Such a cute little thing. Han, do you plan to keep this poor little guy?" "Yes, Dina. The little guy is quite cute," Li Han said, squatting by the nest and extending his little finger. The little guy grabbed it and licked it, making Li Han feel ticklish. "Dina, say hello to the little guy."

"No, Han, I think I'll be a gentleman," Dina said, a bit afraid. Li Han laughed and patted the little black bear's paw, making the little guy retract it.

"Dina, try it. It feels pretty good." "God, it's amazing. It's soft and warm. This is a kind little one. I think I like it," Dina said, holding the little black bear. The little guy sniffed Dina and rubbed his head against her, even grabbing her with his paws. Li Han laughed heartily. "Dina, I think this is a little pervert bear."

"Daddy, what is a little pervert bear?" Li Han was taken aback, and Dina's face turned a bit red. Hearing Dudu's question, Li Han was speechless and laughed heartily.

Dina pinched the little bear's nose and said with a smile, "Han, Hutton and Jim are waiting. Here's the little bear. I'm going back." "Oh, Dina, take it easy on the way. I think Hutton and Jim are preparing breakfast for the lovely girl. Say goodbye to the little black bear."

Dudu stood up and waved his little hand. "Aunt Dina, goodbye. Dudu will feed the little lambs after school." "Goodbye, Pandora. Han, Hutton and Jim are going to introduce you to a pretty girl. I'll tell them you don't need it."

Li Han smiled and patted the little head of the curious Dudu. "Dina, thank Jim and Hutton for me. For a pretty girl, I won't be stingy with beer." Dina and Li Han exchanged a joke.

Dina drove the small tractor back to George's farm, and Li Han moved the remaining fresh milk to the small house, sending some to the kitchen and using some to make cheese and yogurt.

Dudu pestered for ice cream, so Li Han made some. After breakfast, Li Han prepared the documents and took Dudu to school. At the kindergarten, Li Han greeted Cynthia. "Han, Pandora, good morning. The weather is really nice today. How about a cup of coffee?"

"Good morning, Cynthia. Sure," Li Han said, squatting down. "Dudu, go on. Daddy will talk to the teacher." Li Han followed Cynthia to the office, where she invited him to sit down and poured him a cup of coffee.

Li Han took a sip of coffee, and Cynthia organized some documents and handed them to him. "Han, I'm sorry, but I think we need to talk about Pandora's issues."

Li Han took the documents and flipped through them. All were A+, with no problems at all. He was a bit puzzled. "Cynthia, is there a problem? Has Dudu been hitting older students?" Dudu's boxing skills were getting better, and he had defeated all the students from three to eight years old, showing a trend of dominating the kindergarten and even the ten-year-olds.

Cynthia's face turned a bit serious, and she pointed to the documents in Li Han's hand. "Han, I have reason to suspect that you might be abusing Pandora." "Abusing Pandora? No, no, Cynthia, that's impossible. I love Pandora. I don't think that needs to be questioned."

Li Han shook his head quickly. Child abuse was a serious crime that could result in the loss of custody. He didn't want to admit to such a serious offense. Cynthia's face improved, and she said, "These are Pandora's grades. These test questions are for first graders, and Pandora got A+. It's unbelievable. Pandora has even learned multiplication. Han, I can't believe a three-and-a-half-year-old can learn multiplication. That's too cruel."

Li Han was at a loss. American children were truly fortunate; a three-and-a-half-year-old only needed to play. Multiplication was something for older grades, even middle school. Dudu was far ahead. Li Han had to explain that Dudu had a talent for math. Cynthia was a bit skeptical and tested Dudu's math skills. When she returned to the office, she said, "I'm sorry, Han. Pandora is a little genius. I apologize."

Li Han waved his hand. "Cynthia, you're a good teacher. I don't think an apology is necessary. I should thank you for being so responsible." "Han, you're a gentleman. Would you like another cup of coffee?"

Cynthia sat next to Li Han, leaning in a bit. After talking for a while, Li Han said goodbye and went to Katie's house. He hadn't seen Katie in a while, and in two days, it would be his birthday. He planned to invite Katie and Katie's family to his birthday party.

"Hi, Han," Katie said, waving from under a tractor. "Hey, Katie, this big guy looks great."

Li Han smiled and squatted next to Katie. Katie climbed out of the tractor and took off her gloves. "Of course. This big guy is Andre's treasure. It has GPS installed. It's really great."

Li Han followed Katie into the shop, where she handed him a cold beer. "Han, Katie's not here." "Oh, that's a shame. I haven't seen Katie in a while. How is she?" Li Han opened the beer and took a sip, curious.

"Katie is taking the SAT. She might become a classmate of Haley," Katie said, shrugging. "Oh, Katie is taking the SAT. That's great. I wish her the best. Katie, in two days, it's my birthday. Come over."

"Sure, Han. I don't think anyone can resist delicious beer and barbecue." Katie finished her beer, wiped her mouth, and sent Li Han out, putting her gloves back on to continue repairing the tractor. Li Han left the shop, his brow slightly furrowed. Katie hadn't mentioned the SAT to him.

Back at the small farm, Li Han organized the farm documents. This time, he needed to apply for a larger loan, so he had to prepare thoroughly. After organizing, he sent the documents out. He rode the little chestnut horse around the pasture, breaking a sweat. Back at the small house, he took a shower and changed into clean clothes. In the kitchen, he opened the cupboard, took out a clay pot, a wild chicken, and some herbs, added space water, and started stewing. When Dudu came home from school, he would take it to the stubborn old man, Glasserman.

As the medicinal chicken soup was stewing, the phone in the living room rang. Li Han answered, and it was a stranger. "Li Han, hello. I'm Liu Ming. Do you have time to talk?"

"Sure. Do you need me to pick you up?" "No, Mr. Chris told me the address."

Li Han was a bit surprised by Liu Ming's visit, given the recent drama at Chris's hunting estate. "Han, this place is quite nice. Maybe I should buy a farm to play with."

"That's a good idea. Montana farms are relatively cheap, whether for investment or vacation." "Is that so? Han, do you not recommend running a farm? Maybe we can be neighbors."

Liu Ming's words were ambiguous, and Li Han paused. "Maybe you should take a look and learn more about it." Li Han didn't have much advice; running a farm or ranch wasn't easy.

Liu Ming gave Li Han a meaningful look. "Just a joke. Oh, the tea is good." "I brought it from home. It's pretty good." Li Han smiled and added more tea for Liu Ming. After drinking the tea, Liu Ming toured the place with Li Han and then left. Li Han was a bit puzzled.

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