I run a farm, what the heck is this post-apocalyptic farm owner system?

Chapter 2 A Strange Mission!

A flock of sheep was grazing quietly by the roadside.

The little Border Collie stared at the flock of sheep, wanting to run over and herd them away, but he was also a little scared and hesitated to go forward.

Xu Ran then began to study the system's functions.

The post-apocalyptic farm system—the name itself sounds off.

After all, Xu Ran didn't time travel; he was still in the modern world. He was born under the red flag and grew up in the spring breeze. He was, after all, a flower of the motherland.

He took out the premium nutrient solution from the system space, looked at the small tube of transparent liquid in his hand, and drank it down in one gulp without hesitation.

A cool sensation flowed down her throat and into her body, instantly making Xu Ran feel refreshed, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

He clenched his fist and felt it; his body seemed much lighter, though not obviously, but he could feel it.

This stuff really works.

Xu Ran continued to check the system.

[System Prompt:]

[Please bind your post-apocalyptic farm as soon as possible to activate the farm task function.]

Apocalyptic Farm?

This system doesn't sound like it's local.

But since we've already linked them, we can't worry about that now.

Then, Xu Ran led the sheep to graze and returned to the farm.

Two employees were already busy in the greenhouse.

The farm has a clear division of labor, with two employees mainly responsible for miscellaneous tasks in the greenhouse.

The livestock are all raised by Xu Ran's family.

They have to feed the pigs, sheep, chickens, and ducks themselves.

Xu Ran immediately chose to bind to the farm.

[Post-Apocalyptic Farm successfully bound; quest function activated; current quest function level LV1.]

[Start the Quest]

[Task 1: Survival Mission. Born in the apocalypse, survival is difficult. Please survive for 24 hours.]

[Task Reward: 1 bottle of Premium Nutrient Solution]

[Mission 2: Kill 100 flying Zerg]

[Task Rewards: 1 bag of random premium crop seeds, 1 special insect repellent bead.]

【Task 3: Go to the mountains near the farm and collect 100 mutant mycelial condensates】

[Mission Reward: Map of Rare Plant Distribution]

Xu Ran read the task information on the system panel.

He now understands that the function of this post-apocalyptic farm system is very simple: to obtain rewards by completing tasks.

"The rewards are good, and the tasks aren't too difficult. It's perfect for when things get a bit boring, and these tasks add a bit of fun to life."

"Moreover, with the help of these rewards, my farm will definitely be able to grow bigger and stronger."

"It might even be developed into a large-scale, modern farm."

A look of surprise appeared on Xu Ran's face.

Returning to the countryside from the big city, I thought I would live a pastoral life of "picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence and gazing leisurely at the southern mountains," but who knew I would receive such a cheat code.

This gave him more hope for the future.

"Survival shouldn't be a big problem."

"The second task is to kill 100 flying Zerg. What are flying Zerg? Do mosquitoes count?"

"The third task is to collect mycelial aggregates, which should be mushroom picking, that's easy."

"This system isn't local, and the task names are all a bit strange. I don't know how this system got linked to me."

"No matter what, let's give it a try."

Soon, Xu Ran calmed down and began to think about how to complete the task.

It's the height of summer now, and there are a lot of mosquitoes on the farm.

Mosquitoes, in particular, are truly impossible to guard against.

There are large, long-legged mosquitoes, highly venomous black and white spotted mosquitoes, and a type of mosquito the size of a sesame seed. Getting bitten by one of these mosquitoes is truly an unpleasant experience.

Unfortunately, Xu Ran was particularly attractive to mosquitoes. The mosquitoes seemed to have radar, always targeting him and biting him, which left him feeling extremely helpless.

He plans to try it out with the electric mosquito swatter that evening.

As for the task of picking mushrooms, there's no rush. We can wait until after a rain and go to the mountains behind the village; there are plenty of mushrooms there.

He was in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, and the mountains behind him were part of the Qinling Mountains, stretching for an unknown distance.

The mountain is rich in natural resources, and you can often see red-bellied pheasants and takins. If you go further in, it is not uncommon to encounter giant pandas and golden monkeys.

Inside the farm.

The sheep have returned to their pen to rest.

The little Border Collie was chasing a hen that was looking for food in an open area. As soon as the hen saw it approaching, it wagged its tail and ran away, not wanting to play with it.

The little guy chased after it for a while, then got tired and lay down to rest.

Everything is still peaceful and stable over there in the greenhouse.

The farm is small and there are many odd jobs, but the advantage is that there is little mental stress. There are busy periods followed by periods of leisure, so there is a lot of free time.

In the afternoon, Xu Ran's parents returned with two adult Border Collies.

The farm is now entirely managed by Xu Ran, with his parents visiting occasionally.

Xu's father wasn't in good health, so Xu Ran told the two of them to rest at home as much as possible.

The two people live in the town and have a small yard where they grow some vegetables. They paid into the pension insurance when they were young, and now they are essentially retired, receiving several thousand yuan every month.

Nowadays, many college students, especially those graduating from agricultural colleges, are involved in agriculture. It's not uncommon for them to rent greenhouses to grow special varieties of vegetables and fruits.

Xu Ran is very capable and familiar with farm management. His family is completely at ease knowing he is the farm owner.

When Little Grey saw the two adult Border Collies return, he immediately ran over and circled around them.

Mr. Xu, carrying some apples and grapes, said to Xu Ran, "I saw that the apples and grapes in the city were quite good today, so I bought a lot."

"There are so many people growing apples now, we can't keep up with planting fruit trees at home."

"When I have time, I'll build a trellis and plant some grapes. These grapes are quite expensive, so growing them myself is the most economical option."

The farm has plenty of land; in addition to greenhouses, there is also a vegetable garden, where you can find most common vegetables on the market.

They are completely self-sufficient.

My family members occasionally buy fruits that can't be grown, such as pineapples, grapes, and blueberries.

But since we have a farm at home, we don't want to buy fruit from outside, otherwise we always feel that such a large area of ​​land is a bit of a waste.

The whole family enjoys farming and is always looking for something to grow.

"Okay, we can build a grape trellis and plant some grapes, that would be great."

"Our climate is perfect, so the grapes that grow here will definitely be big."

Xu Ran nodded.

Afterwards, the family had dinner with the farm staff, and Xu Ran's parents went home.

Night falls quickly on the farm.

Apart from some light inside the greenhouse, the yard was almost completely dark.

Xu Ran gently picked up the fully charged electric mosquito swatter and walked out of the room.

Nighttime is when mosquitoes are most rampant.

At this moment, these mosquitoes are about to be greeted by their "Thunder King".