Rural life in America

Chapter 11
Zhang Hao's family came to Klamath Falls, Oregon, which is where they need to focus on inspection and tourism.

Zhang Hao is very satisfied with this place. Oregon is bordered by California in the south and HSD in the north. The climate is mild and the seasons are distinct. Moreover, the economy here is extremely developed, with the highest per capita GDP in the United States. It is an important high-tech center and financial center in the United States.

What he likes is the scenery and environment here, and a more developed economy is not bad for Zhang Hao.

The ranch he inspected was in Klamath Falls, at the foot of the Asparte Peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; Upper Klamath Lake was next to the ranch, and the ranch was built next to the lake.

Zhang Hao is very satisfied with the general environment here, the natural scenery with the mountains behind and the lake facing is good; although it is a bit far from Klamath Falls, Highway 140 passes through the ranch, so the transportation is also very convenient.

It also includes an airport in Klamath Falls, which is a typical small airport in the United States. I have to say that the aviation industry in the United States is very developed. At most, there are relatively few flights out of the small airport, but you can transfer.

Zhang Jianye is very satisfied with this ranch. I heard that it has 34 acres, which is [-] acres of land.If it is bought, it will completely belong to the old Zhang family.

Yu Xiu is also quite satisfied with this place, although she feels that the pasture here does not seem to be growing very well, but she is very satisfied with the beautiful environment.But the price is a bit high, she knows a little bit about the price of land in the United States is not expensive.

"The rancher is not interested in running this ranch, and it is difficult to transform it. Tourists will not come to his non-distinctive ranch, and the cost of changing it to a farm may not necessarily increase the income. It is a bit barren, and the pastures in many places here are Not replenished, the potholes are like diarrhea."

Hearing her son's words, Yu Xiu said, "If you buy this place, the house on the ranch will also be ours, right? Although it's a bit old, it's enough for us to live in. It's similar to other people's single-family houses, with water, electricity and electricity. It's all right too."

Zhang Hao nodded and said: "Well, if I take this ranch, it will belong to me. The house must be included in it. I will invite someone to look at it to avoid termites. I am quite satisfied with this place. Wait for me to manage it patiently. The ranch will definitely get better. When we make money, we will build a big mansion by the lake, that is the lake view villa."

Zhang Jianye picked up the little granddaughter who fell after chasing butterflies, and said cheerfully: "This is very good. I grew up in the countryside when I was young. Your children are not as knowledgeable as those in the city, but there are also many games to play. Xixi and Yoyo The two played like crazy, chasing butterflies and picking flowers."

Yu Xiu also smiled and said: "I have to keep an eye on it, or else I'll touch the edge of the lake in a blink of an eye. This lake is so big that you can't even see the edge. Then it's good to go fishing or rowing. We It would be great if Jia Xixi grew up here, she might not be less knowledgeable than the kids in the city."

The family members seem to be very satisfied with this place. Although the ranch is not good, the environment is good.

But Zhang Hao didn't draw a conclusion right away, he just knew it in his heart; this ranch gave him the feeling that if he bought it, it would test people when it develops.

First of all, the area is relatively small, and it is impossible to raise cattle and sheep, and there is not much area; moreover, the pasture here is not growing well, perhaps because of lack of care and excessive grazing, some places are deserted.For pasture planting, generally speaking, it takes about two or three years for the pasture to mature completely, and the root system will be developed and healthy.

"Uncle, rabbit."

While Zhang Hao was still thinking about something, Yoyo ran over sweating profusely but with an excited face; Xixi was also trotting, the poor little girl's short legs couldn't move, but she could walk anyway Stable children don't need to worry about falling.

Zhang Hao laughed and wanted to pick up his little niece, but who would have thought that Yoyo would run away as soon as he turned around.

Xixi, who was running towards her father, also ran away. She wanted to chase the rabbit with her sister.

"I'm not going to be a traditional rancher now. There's nothing wrong with it. My ranch is definitely different, so don't worry so much, as long as the children like it and the parents like it!"

After making up his mind, Zhang Hao decided that this ranch should be his place.

However, it is a transaction worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, so it must be cautious.

Zhang Hao wanted to pay back the price a bit. The asking price of 53 was too expensive. Zhang Hao knew that the counteroffer could not be too large, but it would be better if it could be kept within 50.

Furthermore, many things need to be reviewed. The house cannot have termites or the like, and the ranch cannot have debts. It must be a clean ranch. Zhang Hao does not want to buy a ranch only to find out that the house cannot be lived in or the ranch has been mortgaged.

"After I buy this ranch, I will start a small vegetable garden behind my house, and I will grow vegetables by the hour. Xixi likes to eat soybeans, corn, and potatoes like you. We will make our own weight. Then we will raise a few chickens, free-range chickens Definitely better."

Seeing his mother beaming and starting to plan, Zhang Hao also laughed.

Zhang Hao said: "It's up to you to make up your own mind about the family affairs. You can tell me how to do it. Vegetables and chickens, you can make up your mind. Anyway, our family has a lot of land."

Yu Xiu said with deep approval: "I'm not used to some Americans' way of life in the United States. They buy vegetables and put them in the refrigerator for several days. I still think it's better to have fresh vegetables, although some of their vegetables are said to be safer. , but not to mention the high price, and it is estimated that there are some pesticides or something."

Zhang Hao only needs to nod his head, his mother is indeed more serious about family affairs, after all, Zhang Hao has been taken care of by his mother for the past two or three years.

Zhang Jianye also said: "I'll go back and ask your boss what he means. If he agrees, I will come to the United States to help you. I don't know how to run a ranch. Our family also farmed before opening a small shop. I must be better at doing farm work than you. You can do it. I will help you when the time comes, and there must be a lot of things in your ranch when you just get up."

Zhang Hao has a sore nose. He has made some money now, has a daughter, and is about to buy a ranch worth hundreds of thousands of dollars; but in the eyes of his parents, he is still a child who has not grown up.Even though the parents are now in their 50s, they still care about their children and always want to help as much as they can.

He didn't say anything hypocritical, he wanted to repay his parents, and he believed that he had the ability to do it; then don't say hypocritical words, just look at the actual actions.

Xixi sat on a chair and sang, her baby voice was very cute; it's just that Xixi, who was not particularly good at speaking, sang, probably only she could understand it.

Zhang Hao looked back at Xixi and asked, "Xixi, would it be great if Dad brought you to live in the ranch. From now on we will live in the ranch, and then you can pick flowers and catch butterflies every day."

Xixi shouted in a milky voice, "Okay!"

Yu Xiu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter where she goes, as long as I can take her out to play. It would be better to go to the ranch. It was too boring to stay at home before. Let her herd the cows when the time comes. Even if you inherited your ambition when you were young, you wanted to let ducks go when you were young."

Zhang Hao also laughed, Zhang Hao has heard of what his mother said; I remember that my uncle's family used to raise ducks, and Zhang Hao's favorite thing in the past was to release ducks with his uncle.

Talking and laughing, the family returned to San Francisco; they continued to play and were also preparing for the acquisition of the ranch.If all goes well, the move will begin soon.

Not bad, although there is a distance between Klamath Falls and San Francisco, it takes about two or three hours to drive, and moving is not a problem.

Phil and Barney came to the family barbecue party; Zhang Hao's two bad friends are still very good, it is a bit of a meaning of "justice always slaughters dogs", they are Zhang Hao's friends in need and friends in need .

Phil watched Xixi running over again with a piece of corn in his arms, feeling quite helpless, "Xixi, I've already roasted corn for you."

Xixi smiled and tossed the corn to Phil, then happily swung her short legs and went on to get the corn.

Zhang Hao laughed and said, "She has no idea at all, as much corn will be taken out. Grill a chicken thigh for my niece, and she likes it too."

Barney crossed his legs and drank beer and said: "Hao, you should learn to grill. You will soon become a rancher, and then you will have many opportunities to roast beef. Believe me, your current level is terrible, no People will want to eat your work."

Zhang Hao gritted his teeth. If you want to say that Zhang Hao really doesn't know much about barbecue; he really needs to exercise. When he becomes a rancher, he must often barbecue in front of the house. That is life.

In the past, I just rented an apartment without much opportunity and space. In the future, the financial situation will improve and I will be free. Of course, I can do whatever I want.

Looking at Barney and Phil, Zhang Hao said, "Guys, although I'm about to move out, we must keep in touch. You are my true friends here."

Barney said heartlessly: "Of course, I will take the initiative to find you. I know you can make money, and when my money is spent, I will go to you to race horses."

Phil nodded and said, "I'm waiting for the Breeders' Cup, we will have a big fight! Brother, no one will think too much money, I just made friends with you because of your potential."

Zhang Hao laughed, only true friends would joke like this, and only good brothers who share weal and woe can share weal and woe; it is obvious that Zhang Hao is such a person.

When he is able, of course he will do his best to take care of his family and friends, which is also part of life.

(End of this chapter)