329: Chapter 323: Have Him Help Me Raise Pigs 329: Chapter 323: Have Him Help Me Raise Pigs In just a minute or two, a large fat pig weighing more than two hundred kilograms was reduced to nothing but a skin, still lying on the ground.
Hongming sure was picky.
Whether it was flesh or bone, it devoured everything cleanly, yet it uniquely refused to eat the pigskin.
After dealing with another pig in the flower garden in the same manner.
Chen Hai called it back, but it simply wouldn’t heed his summons and transformed into a crimson Cloud Magpie, swooping towards two other large fat pigs huddled in the corner of the wall not far away, already shivering in fear.
“Kid, I’ve told you before, if I come out with you, you must worship me like an ancestor!”
“Two pigs aren’t enough to satisfy my hunger, so what if I want to enjoy tomorrow’s Blood Food in advance?”
“Those who achieve great things shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.
Can’t even part with two pigs?
With this pettiness, how do you expect to accomplish anything grand…”
As Hongming pounced on the two other fat pigs, its booming voice echoed in Chen Hai’s mind almost simultaneously.
Supplying it with two pigs a day was something Chen Hai had promised long ago.
Why did Xiang Dong prepare two extra pigs, bringing four to the courtyard in Liuhua Alley?
Chen Hai was just being cautious, to save the trouble of buying pigs again tomorrow.
Master Hongming was true to its name, insisting on eating tomorrow’s meal today—and there was nothing Chen Hai could do about it.
Although the blade had come into his possession, it would not obey his commands.
In the face of this situation, Chen Hai couldn’t help but feel helpless.
But it was certainly impossible for such a trifle to make him give up the blade.
After all, it was just a matter of a few pigs, at most costing some money, and that was an expense he could afford.
As long as the Hongming Blade didn’t go berserk and harm people, Chen Hai could reluctantly accept the other issues.
Beside him, Ye Qingqing’s curiosity had given way to visible fear and horror.
After all, several large fat pigs, which had been jumping around just moments before, had been devoured under her watch, leaving nothing but their skins.
Such a scene was far too shocking for a girl like her.
Even though she had been sufficiently prepared after hearing from Chen Hai that the blade would consume several pigs.
But when that event actually unfolded before her eyes, she still felt somewhat unable to accept it.
“Chen Hai, does the blade have to eat several pigs every day?” Ye Qingqing hesitated for a moment before asking Chen Hai for confirmation.
“Yes,” Chen Hai nodded and added, “This blade is a bit fierce.
If we don’t let it eat pigs, it may go out of control and in a bad situation, it might even eat people!”
“Ah…” Ye Qingqing gasped in shock, her pale face seeming to lose even more color.
Thinking about keeping such a dangerous Fierce Blade, which might even consume people, stored in the courtyard, accompanying her and Chen Hai every day, filled her with panic and dread.
Seeing Chen Hai’s demeanor, she wanted to persuade him to discard the blade, but that thought remained unspoken in her mind.
“This quadrangle, you’ve put a lot of effort into making it look this way!”
“If we keep driving pigs in every day for your blade to devour, it won’t be long before our place starts to resemble a slaughterhouse!”
“Here in Liuhua Alley, with dense residency, if this courtyard really starts to look like a slaughterhouse, the impact might not be so good, right?”
After taking several deep breaths to calm herself slightly, Ye Qingqing spoke again, discussing the issue she had in mind.
Indeed, her concerns were based on reality.
Though Hongming devoured the big fat pigs quickly, those pigs would still scream a few times before dying.
Every day, buying live pigs to drive into this courtyard in Liuhua Alley, the cries of pigs would echo from Chen Hai’s home.
Every once or twice, the neighbors around might not say much, but if it happens too frequently, would they really have no complaints about Chen Hai?
That would be truly strange.
If it really came to that, the neighbors doing simply more than causing a commotion at his doorstep would likely be the least of his concerns!
“In a couple of days, I’ll have a look at the suburban areas nearby to see if I can find a suitable slaughterhouse or pig farm.
If the price is right and we can make a deal, I’ll buy one!”
After a moment of silence, Chen Hai spoke up in response.
With Hongming’s appetite, devouring a few hundred or a thousand pigs a year would undoubtedly be a piece of cake.
A slaughterhouse would merely serve to camouflage the fact that Hongming ate pigs.
Getting a pig farm, producing and selling his own stock, might just be the most suitable choice for Chen Hai.
“By the way, Qingqing, Xiaofeng and Xiaoyu are quite close to you.
Do you know when their dad is getting out of prison?” Chen Hai suddenly asked after another silent pause.
“Next year, I suppose!
The crime he committed wasn’t that severe, just petty theft!”
“However, he was given a harsher sentence when he went in.”
“With the right connections and a good handle on things, he should be able to get out earlier.”
“After all, he has already spent nearly twelve years inside.
Such a lengthy reformation through labor should be enough to atone for the mistakes he made in the past!”
Ye Qingqing frowned slightly, and after a brief silence, she responded.
She seemed puzzled by Chen Hai’s sudden inquiry.
After a moment’s thought, she added, “Anyway, Xiaofeng and Xiaoyu, they both call you ‘godfather’.”
“But I feel like you’ve never really taken their affairs to heart.”
“Why are you suddenly asking about their dad now?”
Looking after the two children had always been Ye Qingqing’s responsibility.
As for Chen Hai, most of his time was spent recuperating, taking care of his health.
“I’m just asking casually.
Their dad, once he gets out, will likely have a hard time finding decent work.”
“If I really end up getting a slaughterhouse or a pig farm, I’ll definitely need people to help manage it.”
“If he’s willing, he could help me raise pigs after he’s out.”
“As for his compensation, I certainly won’t shortchange him!” Chen Hai said with a smile.
In Capital City, his current subordinates, including Xiang Dong, had to manage the Future Information Consulting Company while also dealing with plenty of miscellaneous tasks, keeping them incredibly busy all day long.
Bai Xiaohang was still in the hospital, and although Tian Mingjian could make some time, Chen Hai felt it would be a bit of an injustice to ask him to raise pigs.
Thinking it over, Chen Hai naturally thought of Xiaofeng and Xiaoyu’s father, who was still in prison.
In his eyes, employing an ex-convict to raise pigs for him seemed more than suitable.
“No wonder you suddenly asked about Xiaofeng and Xiaoyu’s dad.
You’re eyeing this opportunity!” Ye Qingqing realized.
“The kids have always wanted to visit their dad, but we had to postpone it because Xiaohang was injured and ended up in the hospital.”
“When there’s a chance, I’ll get someone to feel out the situation.
If he seems reliable, we could give him a hand!”
“Raising pigs for us might not sound grand, but it’s a legitimate way…”
Ye Qingqing chuckled behind her hand.
Right at that moment, Hongming, having devoured the remaining two pigs in the yard and transforming into Cloud Magpie, landed back in Chen Hai’s hand and once again became the formidable Fierce Blade.
At the sight of this blade, Ye Qingqing felt a chill run down her spine.
Making up an excuse, she bid Chen Hai farewell and swiftly walked towards the entrance of the courtyard.