flstandardbreds Chapter 109 Persuasion to Shepherd Meets Obstacles, but Will Remains Unwavering
Chapter 109 Persuasion to Shepherd Meets Obstacles, but Will Remains Unwavering
Persuasion to herdsmen is thwarted and the will remains unwavering.
Night fell over the land, and the low mooing of livestock echoed from the pasture, interspersed with a few anxious barks of dogs.
Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan quickly arrived at the ranch. A faint fishy smell permeated the air, mixed with a hint of bitter herbs.
The dim torchlight illuminated a corner of the pasture, where a group of herders were gathered, their faces filled with worry.
Su Yunlan took a deep breath, her gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and she had already formed a preliminary judgment in her mind.
She walked steadily toward the crowd, with Xiao Yuhan and Young Master Xiao Thirteen following closely behind.
The surrounding herders stared at them curiously, whispering amongst themselves.
"Everyone," Su Yunlan's clear voice broke the silence of the ranch, "I know you've all been worried about the livestock's condition lately, and I've come today to address this issue." Her tone was confident, carrying an air of persuasive power.
From the crowd, a burly herdsman with a weathered face stepped forward; it was Uncle Ma.
He crossed his arms, his thick brows furrowed, and looked at Su Yunlan with disapproval. "Fourth Young Madam, this is how we've raised livestock for generations, and we've never had any major problems. We don't understand, and we don't want to understand, this so-called improvement you're talking about!"
Uncle Ma's loud voice echoed across the pasture.
The herdsmen behind him nodded in agreement, clearly not welcoming Su Yunlan's arrival.
“Uncle Ma,” Su Yunlan explained patiently, “the reason why livestock are getting sick these days is because there are some drawbacks in traditional farming methods…”
"Disadvantages?" Uncle Ma interrupted her gruffly. "Our cattle and sheep are plump and healthy, what disadvantages could there be? I think it's you outsiders who brought something unclean and offended the gods!"
Su Yunlan frowned slightly, a sense of helplessness welling up in her heart.
Just as she was about to speak, she saw a figure quietly emerge from the crowd...
The girl named Yang Xiuer quietly approached Su Yunlan, her bright eyes sparkling with anticipation.
"Fourth Young Mistress," Yang Xiuer's voice was very soft, as if afraid of disturbing something, "I...I believe you." This short sentence was like a spring breeze, dispelling some of the gloom in Su Yunlan's heart.
She turned to look at Yang Xiuer, a relieved smile appearing on her lips.
Yang Xiuer's cheeks flushed slightly, and she met Su Yunlan's gaze firmly, as if silently conveying her support and trust.
Seeing Yang Xiuer's attitude, some of the young herders around began to whisper among themselves. The doubt and resistance on their faces were gradually replaced by curiosity and contemplation.
At this moment, an elderly man with white hair and beard, leaning on a cane, slowly walked over.
He was Elder Sun, a highly respected figure among the herdsmen.
Elder Sun walked up to the crowd, his cloudy eyes sweeping over Su Yunlan and Yang Xiuer before finally landing on Uncle Ma. He said in a deep voice, "Old Ma, what's going on?"
Uncle Ma quickly stepped forward and embellished the story, emphasizing that Su Yunlan's "wild ideas" would violate ancestral rules.
After hearing this, Elder Sun's expression became even more serious.
He turned to Su Yunlan and said in a heavy tone, "Fourth Young Madam, I know you mean well, but the herders have lived like this for generations. We don't understand those new methods you mentioned, and we don't want to try them. Please don't disturb the herders' lives any further."
Su Yunlan took a deep breath and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Elder Sun, I know everyone has concerns about new things, but the reason why livestock are getting sick is precisely because traditional farming methods have drawbacks. My improvement plan can effectively improve the livestock's disease resistance, increase production, and ultimately benefit the herders." Her voice was clear and firm, echoing across the pasture, as if carrying an undeniable force.
"Increase production? Benefit the herders?" Elder Sun sneered. "Our methods, passed down from generation to generation, have fed countless people. You, an outsider, come here and say you want to change our lives. What are you up to?"
Su Yunlan was not intimidated by Elder Sun's imposing manner. She explained calmly but firmly, "Elder Sun, I have no ill intentions; I simply want to help everyone. My reform plan is not about completely rejecting tradition, but rather about making scientific improvements while retaining its essence..."
"Science?" Elder Sun interrupted her dismissively. "We don't understand science. We only believe in the experience of our ancestors!" His words were resounding, and the surrounding herders nodded in agreement.
Su Yunlan wanted to explain further, but then a figure squeezed out from the crowd with a sinister smile on his face...
Zhao Mumin fawned over Elder Sun, his sharp, sarcastic voice piercing the night: "Elder Sun, you're right! This fourth young mistress comes here and immediately starts pointing fingers, saying our livestock are no good. Isn't that a slap in the face to us herdsmen? Who knows what she's up to? Maybe she wants to take all our good livestock away!" As he spoke, he glanced sideways at Su Yunlan, his eyes full of mockery and jealousy.
Zhao Mumin's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Some herders, who had initially been observing, began to whisper and point, their gazes towards Su Yunlan filled with suspicion and hostility.
Su Yunlan felt a chill, as if she were in an ice cellar.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, making it hard for her to breathe.
A warm, large hand grasped Su Yunlan's hand, pulling her back from the cold embrace.
She turned to look at Xiao Yuhan beside her, and saw that his gaze was firm, and his deep eyes were full of support and encouragement.
Xiao Yuhan's palm was broad and warm, like a solid barrier, isolating her from the malice of the outside world.
A warm feeling welled up in Su Yunlan's heart, and she gratefully shook his hand back.
"I believe you." Xiao Yuhan's voice was deep and powerful, standing out clearly in the noisy ranch.
These three simple words were more comforting to Su Yunlan's heart than a thousand words.
She took a deep breath, and her gaze became firm again.
She will not give up, for Xiao Yuhan, for Yang Xiuer who supports her, and for the dream in her heart to improve animal husbandry.
As Su Yunlan was pondering how to break the deadlock, a faint cough suddenly came from not far away.
Her heart tightened, and she looked in the direction of the sound. She saw several lambs lying listlessly on the ground, their bodies trembling slightly, occasionally letting out painful groans.
"What's going on?" A bad feeling rose in Su Yunlan's heart, and she quickly walked towards the lamb...