After the divorce, he settled in Northwest China and became a Shennong (a legendary Chinese farmer).

Chapter 111 The Aerial Defense Team's Livestream Selling of Lamb Goes Viral

Gu Tong earned 180 Shennong points from the fertilization work over the past two days.

We might receive some orders for aerial spraying operations in the future, but I don't expect there will be many.

After all, local agricultural production is mainly based on one season a year, and now only Shusuji still needs additional fertilizer, and it is also coming to an end.

The weather has been getting cooler lately. Nasu has a very short frost-free period throughout the year, and a long winter will soon follow.

After closing the panel, Gu Tong checked his financial situation again.

He previously had 42.52 yuan in his bank account, but recently he has had a lot of expenses, including daily expenses, gas, veterinary medicine, fertilizer, etc., totaling 6000 yuan.

With this income of 10800 yuan, his current bank account balance is 43 yuan.

There was almost no income throughout the winter; the only big income would come after selling the sheep some time later.

Fortunately, he has a lot of cash on hand, enough to live comfortably until next year.

the next day.

Gu Tong had planned to rest for a day, but before noon, Dong Jun, Ma Dongwen, and Ai Kebai arrived at her home together.

"Brother Gu, look at the drones Lao Ma and I bought. From now on, we'll each have one."

Dong Jun's loud voice rang out from outside the courtyard, and Gu Tong could hear it clearly from inside the house.

He then opened the door and let the group in, and immediately spotted two DJT50 drones mounted on a pickup truck.

"You guys are something else, buying drones just like that. Your efficiency is truly impressive."

Having heard Aikebai's earlier revelation, Gu Tong wasn't surprised that the two had bought a drone.

I didn't expect the two to be so fast. It seems these guys have been working hard in secret and haven't let up.

Gu Tong then went up to check the machine. Both of them had bought brand new machines this time, and there were no problems with them.

He then guided the two men through the drone registration process, and Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen quietly took out two drone operator's licenses from their bodies.

"Brother Gu, we have obtained the relevant evidence."

"So you were all keeping quiet because you were waiting for me, huh? That's good. Remember to buy insurance later, and I'll take you on a few assignments when I have the chance."

Seeing this, Gu Tong couldn't help but laugh.

These guys were probably under pressure, always thinking about achieving results first, and their mentality was similar to that of Aikbai when facing Kurban.

He was actually quite happy, as his friends knew that ambition was a good thing, and he wouldn't be petty about money.

After everyone entered the room and took their seats, Gu Tong said without hesitation, "From now on, all aerial spraying operations will be assigned to the group, and the allocation ratio will be based on the group's rules."

There's nothing to discuss about this. Previously, the aerial spraying business was assigned to individuals because Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen were completely incapable of handling it.

Now the two not only have drones but also legal permits, and the four-person team can also be called the "drone spraying team". In the future, all business in this area will be handled by the team.

分配比例依然按照4、2、2、2，顾桐拿40%，其余三人各自拿20%。

Today is a watershed moment. What happened before doesn't count. From today onwards, this new regulation will be implemented.

Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen exchanged a glance and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The two of them had this intention all along, and now that their wish has been fulfilled, why wouldn't they be happy?

Ai Kebai felt very proud. Gu Tong taught him how to operate drones, and he then taught Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen. In the future, everyone can work side by side in aerial spraying operations.

"Xiao Gu, there's more good news. Chen Liang has helped us get some orders for aerial spraying services, and the deals are almost finalized. If you have time, please take a trip to Suatohai Village."

To avoid any misunderstanding, Ma Dongwen also deliberately emphasized the issue of time.

He only received Chen Liang's call this morning; it wasn't a deliberate delay, and Gu Tong had to personally sign the agreement.

Gu Tong didn't think much of it. After the others left, he immediately drove to find Chen Liang.

Chen Liang reached an agreement with a group of alfalfa growers, including Lao Liuma, for a topdressing fee of 10 yuan per mu (approximately 0.16 acres) for a total of 1300 mu (approximately 150 acres) of alfalfa fields.

Gu Tong then signed an agreement with the farmers and brought Dong Jun and others to work there.

He didn't bring a drone with him; it was a live demonstration.

Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen were not very skilled at operating drones, so Gu Tong and Aikebai provided one-on-one guidance, and they eventually completed the fertilization task relatively smoothly.

After that, the four-person team received orders for aerial spraying operations covering 1700 mu (approximately 113 hectares). Dong Jun and Ma Dongwen remained the main force, and their drone operation skills gradually became more proficient.

The four-person team received 3 yuan in aerial spraying service fees. Gu Tong took 12000 yuan, and the other three each took 6000 yuan.

Gu Tong's Shennong value increased by 300 points, and his stock further increased. [Shennong value: 995 points]

The bank account balance is 44.2 yuan, further strengthening the financial strength.

Next, Gu Tong and Ai Kebai performed maintenance and upkeep on all the agricultural machinery belonging to the team members, and then sealed it away.

Of course, tractors and trailers are not included in the stored agricultural machinery.

"The sheep can be sold now."

That day, Gu Tong fed the sheep and then decided to sell some of them.

After careful selection, he chose 20 healthy ewes to keep and planned to sell the other 30 sheep.

The sheep are now fully fattened, weighing between 60 and 65 kilograms, which is higher than the average weight of sheep slaughtered in the local area in the fall.

"Feed Enhancer Liquid is really great! It's just that it consumes a lot of Shennong Points."

Gu Tong weighed the sheep and couldn't help but sigh when he saw the data.

Just then, Aikebai's voice came from outside the courtyard: "Brother Gu, open the door!"

Gu Tong quickly ran over and knocked on the door, and then saw Ai Kebai and Kurban standing outside.

"Uncle Kurban, Aikbai, come in quickly."

He invited the two men into the house, but Kurban and Aikbai went straight to the sheepfold.

Previously, Gu Tong had asked Kurban to help introduce live sheep buyers. When the two learned that he wanted to sell sheep, they thought they should check the situation first.

Once inside the sheepfold, Kurban could immediately tell that Gu Tong's sheep were fat and strong, probably weighing around 60 kilograms.

"Little Gu, you've raised your sheep really well! You must have been feeding them plenty of hay and concentrated feed, right? You intellectuals are really something, you learn everything so quickly, we old folks can't compare."

Kurban then looked at Gu Tong's weighing record and couldn't help but sigh.

However, since his sheep are mainly raised naturally, the cost of feeding them is low, so it's normal that they don't have an advantage in weight.

Gu Tong's sheep farming combines grazing and penning, with penning as the main method. The feeding costs are high, which may be the last comfort for this old herdsman.

"We've been feeding them a lot of hay and feed, which has increased costs!"

Gu Tong naturally wouldn't mention the [feed enhancement liquid], as his consumption of hay and concentrated feed over the past few months has been much less than others.

He responded to Kurban's words, and the other man's expression softened.

"Xiao Gu, you said you wanted to sell some of your mutton to your fans, and I've come up with a solution for you. Ali has a shop in the mutton wholesale market with all the necessary permits, so you can sell through him. But the prerequisite is that your sheep have to be slaughtered at a slaughterhouse."

Gu Tong wanted to try selling goods via live streaming, and coincidentally, many fans kept saying they wanted to buy the mutton from his shop.

However, he didn't have the proper permits and was afraid of getting into trouble by selling directly online, so he consulted Kurban.

As a result, Kurban helped him find a sales channel, which could be processed through Ali's wholesale store, but he would need to pay the taxes himself.

"Uncle, does Eric usually sell his own farm-grown lamb?"

Gu Tong quickly did the math in her head and realized that the cost was actually quite high, including cold chain transportation and packaging fees.

So he thought he should try to find out about the operating model of Aili's stores from the side.

"No, sometimes we source our produce from other places. Xiao Gu, selling fresh produce online is very expensive, think it over carefully."

Kurban didn't say much, but he still subtly suggested that Gu Tong should sell live sheep directly.

Gu Tong nodded, indicating that she needed to think about it some more.

After Kurban and Aikbai left, he started a live stream.

"Family, my sheep are ready for market. Look, they're all plump and healthy. After the summer migration, the meat will be of top quality."

As soon as Gu Tong finished his opening remarks, the live stream room erupted in excitement.

【Small Town Exam Taker 123】: "Boss, please, please buy us some mutton."

【Lonely Swordsman】: "I want to buy some too. We've watched the sheep raised by the big boss grow up, so we can eat them with peace of mind."

[I don't eat donkey meat]: "I eat mutton, buddy!"

Gu Tong hadn't expected his fans to be so enthusiastic. He thought for a moment and said, "I'll get ready as soon as possible, and I'll let everyone know in advance when it will go on sale. However, there won't be much mutton, only about twenty sheep. It will be sold in large cuts such as whole sheep, half sheep, forelegs, and hind legs, and won't be finely divided."

【Lonely Swordsman】: "Twenty or so sheep? That's so few? Not even enough to fill a tooth gap."

【Traveling with the Birds】: "Isn't Xiao Ai's family a large sheep farmer? If you don't have enough to sell, you can talk to them. Their sheep are pretty good; I've seen them."

"I will consider everyone's opinions, but the price of mutton is relatively high here, and the logistics costs are also very high. If we include shipping, the price of meat including bones will definitely exceed 110 yuan per kilogram."

Gu Tong gave everyone a heads-up beforehand, explaining that Nasu is located in a remote area, and logistics and transportation costs are a significant expense.

He said these things upfront to avoid being blamed later.

Some fans don't care about the price, and those who do care about the price won't buy it anyway, as long as it's clearly stated.

Gu Tong chatted with her fans for over an hour before ending the broadcast.

The next morning, he drove to the county town to inquire about the procedures for selling mutton.

The staff at the Industry and Commerce Bureau were very enthusiastic and said, "The county strongly supports herders selling mutton online. We will provide one-stop service. You only need to apply for an individual business license, your own health certificate, and registration for selling only pre-packaged food."

Of course, sheep must be slaughtered in a licensed slaughterhouse; self-slaughter is not permitted. When selling sheep, a "Certificate of Animal Quarantine," a "Certificate of Meat Quality Inspection," and stamps confirming meat quality and animal quarantine are required.

The staff then gave him a document outlining the required documents for completing the procedures.

"Thanks!"

After thanking him, Gu Tong went for a medical examination and subsequently received a health certificate.

He returned to the service hall, handed the relevant documents to the staff, and filled out the form. The staff told him that he could get the relevant procedures as early as tomorrow.

This was incredibly fast. Gu Tong bought some things and had lunch in the county town before returning home.

The next day, he indeed received the complete set of documents, and he couldn't help but secretly give these departments a thumbs up.

Everyone talks about helping and benefiting farmers, but these people actually put it into action, and their efficiency is impeccable.

Gu Tong then completed the qualification registration on the live streaming platform and opened a small shop.

The slaughterhouse has already been contacted. The slaughtering fee for each sheep is 50 yuan. They will cut the sheep into large pieces according to his requirements, vacuum pack them, add ice packs, and a cold chain transportation company will pick up the goods.

"The service is really good now!"

Gu Tong felt the money was well spent and silently gave a thumbs up to the slaughterhouse's value-added services.

In the afternoon, he started a live stream and added a sales link.

"The mutton is officially on sale today, priced at 116 yuan per kilogram with free shipping. Each account is limited to one order, so we'll start with 10 lambs to test the waters. Our mutton isn't gamey at all, and it even has a subtle milky aroma. You'll see once you try it."

Gu Tong had no experience in live-streaming e-commerce, but he had watched many related videos and knew how to do it.

The live stream chat exploded with activity. Fans who were prepared immediately opened the shop's page and started placing orders.

At this point, it's all about speed; the faster you are, the less likely you are to win. Nobody has time to talk.

A moment later, it was [Lonely Swordsman] who was the first to jump out: "Boss, you're too stingy. One serving only has a quarter of a sheep. I originally wanted to buy a whole sheep."

[Traveling with the Birds]: "What terrible luck! I didn't even get a chance to grab one!"

The 10 sheep were divided into 40 portions, and they were all snatched up within two minutes.

A few long-time fans managed to snag a serving of mutton, but most of them, including Xiaoniao, ended up empty-handed.

At 116 yuan per kilogram, the price is neither cheap nor expensive; mutton in the entire Western Regions is more expensive than in other provinces in Northwest China.

The fans were very receptive. They had witnessed the entire growth process of the sheep and seen Gu Tong's homemade lamb dishes, so the price was perfectly acceptable to them.

[I Don't Eat Donkey Meat]: "Hey boss, don't you have more than twenty sheep to sell? Come on, I'm sure I can snag them this time."

Fans were very dissatisfied with the result, so some longtime fans called for Gu Tong to release another batch of mutton.

"Alright then, there's no time like the present, so I'll order another 15 sheep. However, the delivery might be a bit slower; it'll probably be shipped in three days."

Gu Tong originally intended to test the waters, but the enthusiasm of his fans caught him off guard.

So he ordered another 60 servings of mutton (15 sheep) from the shop, and they sold out in less than two minutes.

Many fans who couldn't buy mutton vented their frustrations in the live stream. Gu Tong remembered Xiao Niao's suggestion and said, "I only have so many sheep, and I need to keep a few for myself. How about I find some high-quality local mutton to sell later?"

【Small Town Exam Taker 123】: "Strongly support!"

[I don't eat donkey meat]: "Strongly support!"

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