Leisurely Life: I Have Ten Thousand Acres of Grassland

Chapter 294 - 291: Lottery Rewards, A New Attempt!

In the evening, Jiang Feng closed his eyes and settled his popularity value.

It’s been a long time since the last settlement of popularity value.

Back in Sanya, Jiang Feng didn’t stream very often. Considering the time since coming back, the total number of livestream sessions over these past two months has now reached over 32 million in popularity value.

As usual, Jiang Feng chose to do three Top Level Lotteries and two Advanced Lotteries.

The system’s voice chimed in at just the right moment:

"The host has chosen the Top Level Lottery, drawing now..."

"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the Skill: [Agile Reaction]"

"The host’s reaction ability has improved, and the body has become more agile."

Upon the first draw, Jiang Feng felt a flash of golden light in front of him!

A skill has appeared!

The agile reaction skill, although not a lifestyle skill, is even more powerful.

When facing attacks or suddenly falling objects, Jiang Feng can react quickly.

It’s as if his body has become much more light and nimble.

"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the item: Alcohol Recipe (Sorghum Wine)."

"An alcohol recipe using sorghum as the raw material, allowing control over the strength of the wine, with a smooth taste and excellent mouthfeel."

"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the item: Alcohol Recipe (Corn Wine)"

"An alcohol recipe using corn as the raw material, with strong potency and great taste."

The next two rewards were both alcohol recipes.

Jiang Feng paused slightly.

The Top Level Lottery is either a skill or a product or collectible worth millions.

This time, he surprisingly got two alcohol recipes.

Don’t underestimate these recipes; if they are truly top-notch, their value could exceed millions.

If the quality of the alcohol is confirmed to be excellent and mass-produced, the income would be definitely substantial.

Then, the Advanced Lottery reward sound popped up.

"The host chooses the Advanced Lottery, drawing now..."

"Congratulations to the host for acquiring the item: ."

"Wine Jar: A jar suitable for brewing wine."

"Wine Set: A complete set of drinking vessels."

Upon hearing these rewards, Jiang Feng mused slightly:

"This lottery’s items are related to alcohol."

"Just right, with nothing much to do in winter, I can study them a bit."

On the grasslands, drinking is fierce. At many drinking gatherings, when others hear it’s someone from Inner Mongolia, they know they’re not a match.

Because some people here drink in the morning.

Jiang Feng isn’t overly interested in alcohol, but occasionally having a drink seems okay.

When discussing business, he always drinks appropriately, very straightforwardly.

He seldom drinks on his own.

However, whether or not you drink, knowing how to brew wine doesn’t have much relation.

With recipes, fermentation methods, and detailed step-by-step process handling, he can completely brew wine.

At that time, testing it at the current market to see the results.

If the results are good, this could indeed be mass-produced.

Thinking of this, Jiang Feng began to study the wine recipes.

Previously making flower cakes and beef sauce, although the taste was good, they weren’t as convenient to produce, and the market competition was bigger, Jiang Feng hadn’t planned on it.

Self-brewed wine, being more niche, should be feasible.

Now, still need to earn more money, renting the pasture previously took quite a bit, and his savings aren’t really that much.

He’s left with only a few million now.

The next day, Jiang Feng started a livestream and busied himself with brewing wine.

To add some mystery and explain the origin of the recipe, he told the viewers in the livestream room:

"Today, I’m preparing to brew some grain alcohol."

"Everyone knows, alcohol culture is an important part of our country’s traditional culture, and many people enjoy drinking."

"Especially farmhouse self-brewed grain alcohol, if the quality is good, it will be particularly popular."

"When I was young, I learned a method of brewing grain alcohol, which can be considered a folk remedy."

"Just right in winter with not much happening, I’ll brew some grain alcohol to store."

"I also prepared several jars for brewing."

Jiang Feng began to get busy.

Huaxia is vast and bountiful, with many interesting folk remedies, including alcohol recipes, medicinal formulas, and so forth.

But because they haven’t formed a brand effect or have significant economic value, they slowly got lost in remote areas.

Jiang Feng mentioned his alcohol recipe is an ancient folk remedy, which immediately caught the attention of many people.

[Is the host going to brew wine?]

[Is it the kind made by stomping on grapes with bare feet?]

[What have you been following, talking about grape wine? Is that how grape wine is made?]

[As someone who produces grape wine, I can tell you fermentation is indeed done by stomping on grapes, all stepped on by burly men.]

The viewers can talk about anything.

Everyone is talking about stories related to brewing wine.

Jiang Feng first bought a lot of high-quality corn.

Corn comes in different varieties, with most on the market currently used for feeding livestock, as feed. Only a small portion is meant for human consumption.

Jiang Feng naturally bought high-quality corn, plump in grains.

The process of making liquor is not complicated, and there are many tutorials available online.

Soak the corn for two days, cook it, disinfect and sterilize, then add yeast, mix well and ferment. Pack and unpack, place in a sealed container to ferment for 20 days, and then distill to get clear and clean liquor.

The process is not complicated, but each step is treated differently.

For example, at what temperature each step is conducted, and during this process, some other materials can be added to enhance the taste.

The liquor sold on the market today typically has been overseen by professional tasters, so the taste is relatively guaranteed.

However, homemade farmhouse liquor varies greatly in quality; the good is really good, with a rich aroma, while the bad could be toxic, having a significant impact on health.

In winter, with not much else to do, Jiang Feng shifts all his focus to brewing.

Both corn liquor and sorghum liquor are started simultaneously, and he also prepared several large fermentation jars.

The most non-replicable core ingredient Jiang Feng won in a Top Level Lottery for a liquor recipe is the yeast.

Using modern science, yeast is like a Simmons bed for brewing microorganisms, containing a variety of microorganisms needed for fermentation.

Our ancestors, without knowing the concept of microorganisms, were already making liquor with yeast.

"The initial stage of brewing requires more effort."

"Later, when I produce the yeast and establish some brand benefits, I can ensure the non-replicability of my brewing."

"As long as I ensure the yeast is not lost, others won’t be able to copy it even if they want to."

Jiang Feng calculates in his mind.

Based on the current situation, the income from the ranch is very stable, but there’s a cap, and it would take at least five or six years to break even.

Relying on selling pasture and cattle and sheep, the income is average.

If there’s indeed a big risk, Jiang Feng isn’t confident about withstanding it.

Moreover, after Liu Yiyi married over, the pasture expanded, and the investment increased.

Jiang Feng still needs to find some ways to make money.

Returning to the ranch from Sanya in mid-to-late December, Jiang Feng’s work focus is on brewing, with the liquor expected to be ready around mid-January.

Brewing is an experiment for him.

However, brewing doesn’t require much effort, and most of the time is spent idly.

In usual times, he live streams some animal activities.

Many netizens don’t even know about his brewing activities since the daily live stream content varies.

Before they knew it, New Year’s Day arrived.

According to tradition, New Year’s Day is considered a holiday. The ranch does not release cattle or sheep today, and after adding some fodder, the employees can rest.

Playing cards or having some drinks, things like that.

Jiang Feng is in the courtyard, giving extra portions to the ranch dogs.

A drone captures the yard’s situation from above.

A large group of dogs is sitting on the grass, along with two foxes, waiting for Jiang Feng to call their names.

Foxes aren’t as obedient as dogs; they glance around and occasionally stand up and move.

However, the dogs and the White Wolf all sit still, their eyes fixed on Jiang Feng.

"Whoever’s name is called, come over,"

Jiang Feng said to the dogs.

"Lucky!"

Jiang Feng shouted first.

The black adult Border Collie immediately stood up, smiled, and ran to Jiang Feng’s side.

"Wealthy!"

After he spoke, the golden Border Collie also came running over.

"Xiaojin Hua!" "Xiao Yue!" "Coal Ball!"

Jiang Feng called out the dogs’ names one by one.

Each dog ran to his side accordingly.

Seeing this scene, the netizens couldn’t help but laugh.

[Haha, this scene is so cute!]

[The ranch owner’s happiness is beyond our imagination!]

[The dogs are so obedient!]

But just then, everyone discovered another amusement.

Among the two meteorite Border Collies left by Jiang Feng, one seemed unsatisfied with being called last. It faced away from Jiang Feng, raising its head high.

Its expression seemed to say: "I’m upset."

The drone gave a close-up shot of the meteorite Border Collie.

Seeing its posture, the netizens laughed again.

[Look at that little guy, it seems to be angry!]

[Exactly like my girlfriend when she’s upset!]

[Ranch owner, quickly comfort it!]

Jiang Feng also noticed the unhappy little guy.

Now, the only ones left are the two meteorite Border Collies, one called Little Sun and the other Little Moon.

The other two Border Collies that Liu Yiyi has with her are a meteorite Border Collie called Little Star and a black Border Collie called Little Meteor.

"Little Sun! Little Moon!"

Jiang Feng called them both simultaneously.

Little Sun immediately ran over joyfully, but Little Moon remained with its back to Jiang Feng, its head held high, clearly showing it was upset.

"Little Moon, come over."

Jiang Feng called again.

Even when dogs are upset, they don’t stay angry for long. Call them a bit, and they will come. This is unlike cats, which sometimes hold grudges.

As soon as Jiang Feng called, Little Moon immediately turned and ran over, smiling.

Then Jiang Feng took them and prepared a sumptuous meat feast for them.