After breakfast, Lin Cheng took Lin Momo outside the accommodation area.

The view was much brighter during the day than at night, and Lin Momo finally saw the entire farm.

“It’s so big here.” Lin Momo tugged at Lin Cheng’s hand and couldn’t help but sigh, and whispered, “It’s like a park.”

… …

The expression on Lin Momo’s face also attracted people’s attention. The audience in the broadcast room burst into laughter.

[Haha, Momo’s expression makes me think of one thing: ‘Grandma Liu enters the Grand View Garden’¹.]

[To be honest, I have the same expression on Lin Momo’s face now.]

[It was too dark yesterday to see things clearly. Let’s see it again today. From what I can see, things are really good.]

It was called a ‘farm’, but the inside, especially the area near the accommodation area, was built according to the specifications of a resort.

[Indeed, apart from the fact that the surrounding area looks a bit dilapidated because it hasn’t been cleaned up for too long, the overall environment is actually pretty good.]

[If I hadn’t known that this farm is now in negative equity, I would be very happy for Momo.]

[I was able to book a room for 3 days yesterday before the price was raised. Hahaha, although I still have to wait until after the farm and resort hotel are completely cleaned up and officially opened, but I am already looking forward to it.]

[I am also booked! Lin Cheng must hold on, don’t collapse the farm!]

[I made reservations for the earliest available day, which is this Saturday. I am now very afraid that I will suddenly receive a text message saying that my booking will be canceled.]

… …

Through the lens of the livestream, the overall condition of the ‘farm’ was not as bad as they imagined. Many viewers who booked the ‘Happy Bowl Farm’ hotel online last night now began to look forward to it.

However, thinking about Lin Cheng’s operation decisions last night, everyone began to murmur again about whether the farm could operate smoothly.

… …

At this time, in the livestream, Lin Cheng and Lin Momo had come out of the hotel accommodation area and were now outside the nearest amusement playground.

“This amusement playground covers an area of about 40,000 square meters. There are 8 amusement facilities for those over 14 years old and 6 amusement facilities for children over 4 years old. There is also a leisure and entertainment area planned. There’s a performance area, a small water park, and a micro theater…” Xu Yi introduced things to Lin Cheng from the side.

“How is the operation of the facilities?” Lin Cheng asked.

The staff member who had been with the farm since it opened and was responsible for managing the amusement ground was the one who answered.

“When the farm first opened, all the amusement facilities here were open and usable. However, these facilities have basically not been opened for more than a year. There is simply not enough manpower to man and maintain the facilities. The few remaining staff are just enough to carry out simple patrols. Right now, I can’t tell you what the actual situation is like.”

“How long will it take to clean and maintain the amusement playground and contact the equipment manufacturer to conduct safety inspections and debugging of the facilities?” Lin Cheng asked.

Xu Yi opened the notebook in his hand and replied, “From the time of inspection to completion of maintenance and debugging, it will take about 3 to 5 days at the fastest.”

After a pause, Xu Yi added, “However, the operating cost of the entire playground is a bit high. Considering the recent situation of the farm, the burden would be relatively large. Boss, how about we see if we can partially open first with some facilities that have simple operations and keep management simple, and then leave the rest for a later date. Should we do the debugging slowly and wait until the farm operation is stable in three months time before gradually opening the rest up?”

Xu Yi’s suggestion was good, but…

Lin Cheng lowered his head and glanced at Lin Momo beside him, not missing the excited expectation in her eyes as she looked around the playground.

“Arrange maintenance inspections as soon as possible to ensure that the entire playground reaches operating conditions before this Friday.”

After hearing Lin Cheng’s final decision, Xu Yi only nodded and responded, “I will make the arrangements immediately.”

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

On the other side of the amusement grounds was a small zoo.

“The zoo covers an area of nearly 20,000 square meters. It has smaller enclosure areas such as an ostrich garden, crocodile garden, alpaca garden, peacock garden, rabbit and guinea pigs… a total of 27 kinds of animal breeding areas, and there is also a small aquarium. The main purpose is to provide vacationing guests here with an opportunity to relax, have parent-child interactions, and have close contact with small animals,” Xu Yi introduced matters to Lin Cheng according to the contents of the information in his hands.

When Lin Cheng heard this, he just glanced at Xu Yi lightly and asked, “How many animals are left now?”

“Well, there are 3 alpacas, and there are two turtles left in the aquarium…” Xu Yi’s voice trailed off. He was a little embarrassed to talk anymore.

While talking, they walked into the zoo area.

Looking around, the entire zoo was almost empty.

… …

[Are you sure this is a zoo?]

[It’s too shameful.]

[I don’t know, I thought I was walking into some unfinished development project.]

[Zoo, I was told there was a zoo, where are the animals? ]

[In the corner over there! I see three lumps… They seem to be the alpacas the administrator mentioned.]

[ … ]

… …

Looking at Lin Cheng, Xu Yi smiled awkwardly and explained, “This is mainly to save costs.”

Because the cost of raising them was too high, animals such as ostriches and crocodiles were given away. They went to the nearest zoo, and those other animals that could be sold were sold.

The few alpacas left were because they looked ‘irregular’ and no one in the village wanted to buy them, and since long-distance transportation was restricted, they became the only remaining residents of the zoo.

“There are a few more over there.” After searching around the empty zoo area, Xu Yi finally found two more breeding areas with animals.

Lin Cheng and Lin Momo looked in the direction of Xu Yi’s finger and saw two goats and a pig.

… …

[Ah? Did I see that correctly? Are those pigs and goats?]

[Although there should be no animal discrimination, why does it feel odd that goats and pigs are placed in a zoo?]

[C’mon, these goats and pigs were obviously obtained from the breeding farm to make up the numbers!]

Serve as Contrast Team in a ‘Dad with Baby’ Show translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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1. This is a scene from the classic novel ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’. Grandma Liu is a simple, rustic character who visits a noble family who openly make fun of her. The expression is used to describe someone simple and unsophisticated who is overwhelmed by new experiences and luxurious surroundings ↩︎