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With the infrastructure construction completed, Su Chen didn't rush to rest. Instead, he turned his attention to the ranch's security system.

The main house, livestock shed, and secret room have all been upgraded, but the fence remains the same.

The barbed wire fence was crooked and twisted, with many sections lying flat on the ground, completely swallowed by weeds.

This kind of dilapidated fence can't even keep out your own cattle, let alone thieves.

Those mischievous Angus calves would sneak out to frolic every few days.

Su Chen didn't want to open his eyes one day and find that several cows were missing.

He opened the system panel and glanced at his balance.

The infrastructure cost 289,000, and the sale of silver ingots brought in 150,000.

Including what was left before, there is still about 260,000 in the account.

Upgrading the fence for tens of thousands of yuan is not a big financial burden.

Su Chen drove to the hardware store in town and found the owner, Luke.

"Luke, I want to replace all the ranch fences with a smart electronic fence system. Any recommendations?"

Luke's eyes lit up.

"Brother, you've come to the right place."

"I just received a batch of smart electronic fences, the most advanced ones from the US, with alarm and monitoring linkage, and can connect to mobile phones."

"If a person or animal breaks in, call the police immediately."

He pulled out the product manual.

The fence consists of two layers, an outer layer of high-voltage pulsed electric grid that can deter wild animals and intruders.

However, the electric current is specially designed to only cause a stinging sensation, not a fatal one.

The inner layer is a physical fence made of high-strength steel wire to prevent the cattle from getting lost.

The entire system is equipped with more than a dozen surveillance cameras, a central controller, and an alarm device.

The camera captures real-time footage of the area around the fence, and the images are simultaneously transmitted to Su Chen's phone. The system automatically alarms if any abnormality is detected.

Su Chen looked at the price; the whole set cost 32,000.

"Can you make it cheaper?"

Luke thought for a moment.

"Brother, you bought so much stuff from me."

"I'll give you a cost price, 28,000, plus a year of free maintenance service."

Su Chen nodded.

"Okay, deal."

Luke arranged for the equipment to be delivered to the ranch that same day.

Su Chen contacted the construction team that had previously worked on the infrastructure project and asked them to stay and continue the fence work.

Foreman Mike looked at the equipment list and estimated the construction period.

"Replacing all eight miles of fencing should take about five days."

Su Chen nodded.

"Let's get started."

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The construction team started work early the next morning.

First, dismantle the old wire fence.

The wires were rusted beyond recognition, and some parts broke easily when bent.

Juan and Luis drove their pickup truck, hauling away loads of old wire and iron stakes.

They're piled up in a corner of the ranch, to be sold as scrap metal later.

The old fence was removed, and the new one was installed.

The outer high-voltage pulsed power grid is installed first.

Workers drove an iron stake, two meters high, into the fence every fifty meters.

An insulator is installed at the top, and the high-voltage power line runs through it.

Three wires, spaced 20 centimeters apart.

The height of the barriers ranges from half a meter to one and a half meters above the ground, and they can stop most wild animals.

The inner physical fence was installed simultaneously.

High-strength steel wires are woven into a net and stretched taut over iron stakes.

The bottom is buried 20 centimeters into the ground to prevent cattle from crawling underneath.

Su Chen stood by and watched, occasionally confirming details with Mike.

"Mike, the soil on that slope to the west is too soft. Will the fence posts be able to hold it in place?"

Mike walked over, stomped on the ground, and shook his head.

"This soil is indeed soft; driving piles directly won't be secure. We need to reinforce it first."

Su Chen nodded.

"Then reinforce it, don't cut corners."

Mike had workers bring in gravel and concrete.

In soft soil, first dig a pit, fill it with gravel, pour concrete on it, and then drive in piles after it has solidified.

Although it took an extra day, the fence is now much sturdier.

The core of a smart electronic fence is its alarm system.

Su Chen instructed the construction team to install sensors at eight key locations on the fence.

Once a person or large animal touches the fence, the sensor immediately sends a signal to the central controller.

The alarm information was then pushed to Su Chen's mobile phone via wireless network.

Su Chen took out his phone and tried it.

He reached out and gently touched the outer electric grid.

It's not powered on yet; it's just being tested.

An alarm message immediately popped up on the phone screen.

[Touch has been detected on the west side of the ranch fence. Please check immediately.]

The reaction speed is quite fast.

Surveillance cameras have also been installed, a total of twelve, covering every corner of the fence.

The camera is a high-definition night vision model, providing clear images both day and night.

The footage was transmitted in real time to Su Chen's mobile phone and the surveillance screen in the main house.

Su Chen placed a monitor in the study of the main house, which was divided into twelve small screens, so that every corner of the ranch could be seen clearly.

Black Fang led the wolf pack on a patrol around the fence to familiarize themselves with the new system.

Su Chen assigned them new tasks.

During the day, they graze alongside the cattle, and at night they focus on patrolling vulnerable areas of the fence, forming a double layer of protection in conjunction with electronic fences.

Black Fang let out two whimpers to indicate that it had received the message.

On the fifth day, the fence upgrade was completely completed.

Standing at the entrance of the ranch, Su Chen looked at the brand-new smart electronic fence and felt much more at ease.

Rows of silver iron stakes stand upright, high-voltage power lines are taut, and surveillance cameras reflect the sunlight.

The security level of the entire ranch has been raised several notches.

He began testing the various functions.

Test the alarm system first.

Su Chen instructed Juan to touch the outer fence.

Of course, the fence is not powered on yet; it's just for testing sensor sensitivity.

As soon as Juan encountered him, Su Chen received an alarm message on his phone.

At the same time, a red warning box popped up on the main house's surveillance screen, displaying the specific location and time.

The response speed is good; it takes less than two seconds from the moment the alarm is triggered.

Try the monitoring system again.

Su Chen opened the monitoring app on his phone, and the images from twelve cameras were displayed simultaneously with high clarity.

Even a rabbit by the fence can be seen clearly.

He clicked on one of the images to zoom in, and the details were still clear.

Next, test the alarm linkage function.

Su Chen set up an alarm system in case of an emergency.

The corresponding camera feed will automatically zoom in and a pop-up notification will appear, allowing him to see the situation on the scene immediately.

After testing all the functions, Su Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Emma walked over with a management system document in her hand.

"Su Chen, I've drafted a management system for the smart electronic fence for you. Take a look."

Su Chen took it and flipped through it; the contents were very detailed.

A designated person is responsible for daily inspection and maintenance, and a weekly inspection is conducted.

Check if the fence is loose, if the wires are broken, and if the cameras are obstructed.

In the event of extreme weather, an immediate check should be conducted to ensure the system is functioning properly.

"Okay, let's do it this way."

Su Chen printed out the management rules and posted them in the tool room of the main house, instructing Juan and Louis to follow them every day.

He also contacted Luke.

It was agreed that someone would be sent to the ranch every three months to conduct a comprehensive inspection to ensure the long-term stable operation of the fence.

That evening, Su Chen was sitting on the porch of the main house, drinking coffee and watching the sunset, when his phone suddenly rang.

Alarm message: [Touch detected on the north fence of the ranch. Please check immediately.]

Su Chen immediately opened the monitoring app and pulled up the footage from the north-side camera.

A wild deer appeared out of nowhere and was banging its head against the outer fence.

It was probably testing whether it could squeeze through; it bumped into things a few times without moving, and then got an electric shock from a high-voltage pulse.

The fence is now electrified.

The wild deer was so frightened that it took a few steps back, shook its head, and turned and ran away.

Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out to be a false alarm.

However, this proves that the fence is indeed effective as a deterrent.

Black Fang also led the wolf pack to the north side, circled the fence, and left only after confirming that there was no threat.

Su Chen turned off his phone and continued drinking his coffee.

The ranch's security system is finally in place.