This seafood would no longer be fresh and would taste significantly different if it died.
He then fed the crucian carp raised by Tongtong. The fish had grown to about four catties and stopped growing, presumably reaching its limit.
However, crucian carp of four catties each were already extremely rare, and someone would likely snatch them up for five hundred yuan a piece.
But like the dogs, these fish were pets. He had no intention of eating them or selling them.
He would simply raise them until they died of old age.
After feeding the fish, Liu Yifeng went to the yard to feed the chickens.
These chickens were chicks that his father had specifically bought after Tongtong arrived, intending to raise them for Tongtong to eat.
In just three months, the chicks had grown into large hens, each weighing five to six catties. Of course, their rapid growth was all thanks to Tongtong.
By the time he finished these tasks, the sky had already begun to darken. Liu Yifeng glanced at his watch; it was almost six o'clock.
He hurried to the kitchen, washed the beef from the bag under the well pump, then placed it on the cutting board. He found a hammer, washed it clean, and proceeded to torture the beef.
Under his pounding, the beef quickly turned into mince.
Only in this way would the meatballs be springy and chewy.
However, making homemade beef meatballs was quite an effort.
It had been a bit cool earlier, but he was sweating now.
In the evening, he made a bowl of beef ball soup and stir-fried some vegetables. The rest was leftovers from lunch.
In this weather, the leftovers from lunch wouldn't spoil, and they could still be eaten in the evening.
But they definitely wouldn't be good by tomorrow, so he usually cooked just enough, with no leftovers expected to last until the next day.
After all, there were two dogs at home, and they ate quite a bit.
Just as Liu Yifeng was cooking and preparing to pick up his father, Liu Chunsheng returned.
He was brought back by Liu Xincheng on his electric bike. Liu Yifeng politely invited him to stay for dinner, "Why don't you eat before you go back? Dinner is just ready."
"No, I still have some things to take care of at the orchard. Brother Chunsheng, will I pick you up tomorrow morning, or will you come directly to my place?" Liu Xincheng asked Liu Chunsheng.
Liu Chunsheng replied, "I'll come to your place, no need to pick me up."
"Alright then, I'll be going. Get some rest early tonight," Liu Xincheng said before leaving.
Liu Yifeng took the notebook and pen from his father's hand, "Dad, how many pears did you pick today?"
"We picked about two hundred thousand catties. There were many people working today, over thirty.
A large portion were Liu Xincheng's relatives, which would save quite a bit on wages."
"That's quite a speed. Two hundred thousand catties in one day. At this rate, we should finish picking the pears by noon tomorrow and then move on to the chestnuts. We'll save the oranges for last, as oranges spoil easily. If we pick them too early, more will rot."
Liu Chunsheng nodded, "I told Liu Xincheng the same thing, and he agreed.
But are you sure buying so much fruit at once won't arouse suspicion?" This was Liu Chunsheng's biggest concern.
Liu Yifeng smiled, "Dad, don't worry. We'll transport the fruit to the warehouse. Few people know about this place, and there are no cameras installed, so it won't attract suspicion.
Once we spray the Rejuvenation Powder and growth agent on the fruit,
after about ten days to half a month, we'll make a fortune.
Then we'll let the money make more money, and one day I'll make you the father of the richest person in the city."
"You talk more and more nonsense. Do you know how rich the richest person in the city is?
Let's just earn money honestly and live our lives. Why do we need to be so rich?" Liu Chunsheng, accustomed to hardship, was easily content with the status quo.
He truly had no further desires for his current life.
As for Liu Yifeng's talk of becoming the richest person in the city, he couldn't even dare to imagine it.
However, Tongtong then said something that made his body tremble.
"Dad's vision is broad. With a son like me, becoming the richest person in the city is a simple matter.
If you're going to make a wish, wish to become the richest person in the world."
Although Liu Yifeng had mentally prepared himself and guessed what Tongtong might say, hearing it directly was another matter. He was so excited that his muscles trembled, "Tongtong, you mean I can become the richest person in the world in the future?"
"I can't guarantee that. It mainly depends on whether Dad has that much ambition, and the process will be very, very tiring."
"If I can truly become the richest person in the world, it's worth it no matter how tiring it is." Liu Yifeng couldn't imagine how much money he would have if he really became the richest person in the world.
It was said that the current richest person in the world had assets reaching hundreds of billions. What kind of concept was that?
Even if he won ten million yuan in the lottery every day, it would take over thirty years.
And he would have to surpass this magnate with hundreds of billions in assets to become the richest person in the world. How much wealth would that be?
This figure was undoubtedly terrifying and astonishing.
However, he was still very far from this goal.
"You're daydreaming here. The richest person in the world? You're still a long way from being the richest person in the county!" Liu Chunsheng interrupted Liu Yifeng's dream of becoming rich without mercy.
But Liu Yifeng was not discouraged, "Dad, what's the difference between a person without dreams and a salted fish?
Besides, Tongtong said that as long as I'm willing to work hard and not fear fatigue, I can become the richest person in the world. I believe it will come true one day, and then you, my elder, will be lying in bed counting money all day!"
"Then, future richest person in the world, can your old man go eat after a tiring day outside?" Liu Chunsheng had no faith in Liu Yifeng becoming the richest person in the city.
Although Tongtong's words always came true, the matter of becoming the richest person in the world was too fantastical.
Even if Yifeng truly became the richest man in the world one day, he would probably be living underground by then. He wouldn't be able to wait for that day. He should focus on the present.
"Tongtong, Grandpa doesn't believe us. Shall we work hard to show him?" Liu Yifeng looked at his father, who was washing his hands in the kitchen.
"Okay, Dad, keep it up!" Tongtong clenched his fists.
At the dining table, Liu Yifeng spooned a bowl of beef ball soup separately for his father and Tongtong.
"These are all handmade beef balls. Dad and Tongtong, eat more. If it's delicious, I'll make it again next time!"
Liu Chunsheng picked up a beef ball and ate it, immediately giving a thumbs-up, "Mmm, good, very springy!"
It had to be said that his first attempt at making handmade beef balls was very successful.
The whole large basin was finished, with only a little soup left.
Liu Yifeng brought it to mix with rice for Big Black and Big White. He didn't forget the chicken legs he promised them. He specially took two frozen chicken legs from the refrigerator and cooked them for them. Big Black and Big White ate with great joy.
Although these two dogs could eat a lot, under Tongtong's training, they hadn't developed horizontally. Instead, they looked very lean and robust, clearly not to be trifled with.
After cleaning up the kitchen, Liu Yifeng went to Qiangzi's house, planning to have him bring a few people tomorrow to help with some simple renovations at the company.