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Infrastructure upgrades are entering their final stages.

Standing at the entrance of the ranch, Su Chen saw a world of difference compared to when he first took over the ranch two months ago.

The main house is a brand new American country-style log cabin.

The dark brown exterior walls, paired with a light gray stone base, look solid.

Over there, ten new cattle sheds stand in neat rows, along with the renovated old sheds, all with blue roofs and white walls, clean and tidy.

The fence has been replaced with a silver smart electronic fence, with an iron stake every fifty meters.

The high-voltage power lines were taut, and the surveillance cameras flickered in the sunlight.

The grassland was lush and green, with grasses growing 30 centimeters tall. When the wind blew, the grass waves rolled.

Five hundred newly planted cotton poplar, willow, and oak saplings have already taken root in the surrounding area.

Although it is not yet very tall, its effect in preventing wind erosion and fixing sand is already evident.

The road has been repaired, potholes have been filled, and a layer of gravel has been laid, so it won't be muddy on rainy days.

A small guardhouse with red bricks and a white roof has been added at the entrance.

Inside, there was a table, a chair, a monitor, and a walkie-talkie.

Su Chen hired two people to guard the area.

Old Jack and Tom are both retired cowboys in town, hardworking and responsible.

Old Jack is sixty-two years old. He has raised cattle in Montana his whole life and knows everything about ranches.

He stood at the gatehouse entrance, looking at the brand-new ranch, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"I've lived in this area for over sixty years and I've never seen such a magnificent ranch."

Su Chen smiled.

"Jack, I'm leaving the gatekeeping duties to you from now on."

"All people and vehicles entering and exiting must be registered. Remember to lock the doors at night, and notify me immediately if there are any abnormalities."

Old Jack patted his chest and guaranteed it.

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it; not even a fly will get in."

Su Chen also arranged a coordination plan between the duty personnel and the pet team.

During the day, Old Jack and Tom were in charge of guarding the gate and patrolling, while Black Fang led the wolf pack to patrol the ranch.

At night, the wolf pack intensifies its patrols, while guards monitor the surveillance footage from the gatehouse.

Human and animal protection combined, comprehensive and without blind spots.

The construction team is putting the finishing touches on the work.

Juan and Luis, along with several temporary workers, cleaned up construction debris at various construction sites.

Broken bricks, scrap wood, old wire, and packaging bags were hauled away truckload by truck and piled up in the garbage dump in the corner of the ranch.

The lawns around the main house have been laid out, the turf is neatly pieced together, and it feels soft to walk on.

There were two potted plants by the door, petunias and geraniums that Emma bought in town, and they were in full bloom.

Mosquito-repelling plants such as mugwort, mint, lavender, and lemongrass were planted around the livestock shed.

With a lush green ring around it, there were definitely fewer mosquitoes.

Wooden signs have been erected along the edges of forage planting areas and pastures.

The inscriptions "Rolex Grazing Area No. 1", "Rolex Grazing Area No. 2", "Forage Planting Area", and "Lingquan Well" are clearly legible.

Warning signs were also hung along the fence.

"High-voltage power grid, do not approach"—the red lettering can be seen from afar.

Su Chen tested all the facilities.

The intelligent electronic fence is functioning normally, the alarm system is sensitive, and the monitoring screen is clear.

The irrigation system operates fully automatically, irrigating for one hour each at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM every day.

The nozzles rotated, spraying water mist evenly across the grassland.

The intelligent anti-theft system of the treasure room was also tested.

The system reacted quickly and sent timely alarm signals in a simulated theft scenario.

Simultaneously, the monitoring system was activated, and the footage was directly pushed to Su Chen's mobile phone.

everything is normal.

Mike led the construction team to do the final checks.

They inspected the main house, livestock sheds, and storage facilities, and repaired a few minor damages.

"Mr. Su, the work is finished. Please check it."

Su Chen followed Mike around, checking each item one by one.

The main house is fine; the walls are smooth and the floor is sturdy.

Doors and windows open and close smoothly, water and electricity are working properly, and the fireplace ignites normally.

The livestock sheds are fine, and the temperature and humidity control systems in the ten new cattle sheds are operating normally.

The automatic feeding and watering equipment is working properly, the ventilation system is not noisy, and the air volume is sufficient.

The storage facilities are fine, and the ventilation, moisture-proof, and fire-proof equipment in the hay warehouse is functioning normally.

The shelves in the tool room are sturdy, and the refrigerators in the material storage room maintain a stable temperature.

The fence is fine; the intelligent electronic fence alarm system is sensitive, and the monitoring screen is clear.

The irrigation system is working properly; the sprinklers cover a wide area and the water flow is even.

Su Chen nodded in satisfaction.

"No problem, inspection passed."

He paid the remaining balance to Mike on the spot.

He gave Mike an extra $2,000 bonus to distribute among the workers.

Mike took the check and said with a smile.

"Mr. Su, please contact me again if you need any work in the future. I'll be there whenever you call."

Su Chen patted him on the shoulder.

"must."

After the construction team left the site, Su Chen gathered everyone in the main house's living room for a debriefing meeting.

Old Jack, Tom, Juan, Louis, Emma, ​​and Su Chen himself, a total of six people.

Su Chen first summarized his work over the past period.

"The infrastructure upgrade took twenty days and cost nearly $300,000."

"Now the main house, livestock sheds, fences, irrigation system, and storage facilities are all completed."

"The ranch's facilities are among the best in the entire Flathead County."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"The focus should now shift to operations."

"Grassland improvement continues, the cattle herd has been expanded to 500 head, and mineral mining will also be put on the agenda."

Su Chen glanced at the people present and began assigning tasks.

"Juan, you're in charge of the pastures and the cattle."

"Graze the cattle according to the rotational grazing plan every day, record the growth of the pasture and the health of the herd, and let me know if there are any problems."

Juan nodded.

"Understood, boss."

"Louis, you are in charge of storage facilities and supplies management."

"Check the supplies every day, replenish any shortages promptly, and keep the warehouse and tool room clean and tidy."

Louis nodded as well.

"Okay, boss."

"Old Jack, Tom, you two are in charge of the gatekeeping and patrols."

"Register all people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises every day, remember to lock the doors at night, and cooperate with Black Fang and his team to ensure security."

Old Jack grinned.

"No problem, leave it to me."

"Emma, ​​you will be responsible for assisting me with ranch management, including finances, documentation, and external communications."

"In addition, the operation of the cultural relics exhibition area will also be entrusted to you, and you will be responsible for visitor reception and explanation."

It's like a dream.

"Okay, I'll start preparing tomorrow."

Su Chen concluded.

"Everyone has worked hard. We'll give each of you an extra month's salary as a bonus."

The group was overjoyed, with Juan and Luis grinning from ear to ear.

After the meeting, Su Chen sat alone on the porch of the main house, watching the sunset slowly sink below the ridgeline.

The clouds on the horizon were burned red, casting their light on the pasture.

The brand-new main house, the neatly arranged livestock sheds, the silver fences, and the lush green pastures were all gilded with a layer of gold.

Black Fang lay on the edge of the porch, its head resting on its front paws, its eyes half-open and half-closed.

Lingfeng circled once in the sky and landed on the roof of the main house, preening its feathers.

The hunting dogs huddled together in the pet resting area, licking each other's fur lazily.

More than two hundred cattle grazed leisurely on the pasture, occasionally letting out a few moos.

In the distance, the mountains stretch endlessly, their peaks still covered in snow.

A breeze blew through the valley, carrying the scent of earth and grass, cool and refreshing.

Su Chen opened the system panel and glanced at the ranch's overview data.

Sunset Ranch Overview

[Main House: American country style, smart home, underfloor heating throughout]

[Livestock sheds: 10 standardized cattle sheds, intelligent environmental control system]

[Fence: Smart electronic fence, full surveillance coverage]

[Grassland: 78% green coverage, excellent forage quality]

[Cattle herd: 205 head, loyalty 91%, meat quality optimization progress 85%]

Storage: Hay warehouse, tool shed, and supply depot, all upgraded.

[Security: Smart electronic fences + surveillance + pet patrols + gatekeeper duty]

[Asset valuation: Approximately US$180 million (including land, facilities, cattle, and treasure)]

Su Chen turned off the panel, picked up his coffee and took a sip.

Two months ago, he was a penniless man with only a little over a hundred dollars left in his pocket.

Standing in the dilapidated pasture, being chased by creditors.

Now, he owns a ranch worth $1.8 million.

It has over two hundred high-quality beef cattle and a loyal army of pet animals.

There's a room full of treasure and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash flow.

But this is only the beginning.

Su Chen looked at the distant mountains and a smile appeared on his lips.

The next goal.

It includes 500 cattle, 80% green coverage, brown bear summoning privileges, copper mining, and the sale of top-quality beef.

He's taking it one step at a time, he's not in a hurry.

Emma came out of the house, sat down next to him, and handed him a cup of hot coffee.

"What are you thinking about?"

Su Chen took the coffee and smiled.

"Thinking about the future."

Emma followed his gaze to the distant mountains.

"Things will get better in the future."

Su Chen nodded.

"Definitely."

The sun had completely sunk below the ridgeline, and the last glimmer of red light on the horizon had disappeared.

The ranch's smart streetlights turned on automatically.

The alarm indicator light on the fence was flashing.

The infrared lights of the surveillance camera emitted a faint glow in the night.

Black Fang stood up, shook his fur, and led the wolf pack on a night patrol.

Ling Feng flew up from the roof and circled once in the night sky.

It perched atop the tallest poplar tree in the pasture, overlooking the entire pasture from its vantage point.

Su Chen stood up and stretched.

"Let's go inside and eat."

He and Emma walked into the main house side by side, and the door closed gently behind them.

Warm yellow light shone through the window, making it especially warm in the night.

The new chapter for Sunset Ranch has just begun.