As for the Carter family’s farmland, it was as beautiful as a paradise.
The Carter family-owned vegetable fields and hills added up to a total area of more than 20 acres, which was equivalent to more than ten football fields.
Jaden nad the farm "Carter’s Farmland" and recruited more than a hundred graduates from agricultural universities to be in charge of vegetable and poultry farming. The recruits were provided food, accommodation, insurance, and salary. During holidays, they could either take a break or work at triple the daily wage.
In addition, Jaden signed a cooperation agreent with the Agricultural University to make Carter’s Farmland the school’s off-campus training base, on top of hiring the university’s lecturers as advisors.
The lecturers of the Agricultural University were impassioned by what Jaden had done. They gave him an Outstanding Alumni Award and put his photo and na up in the university’s Hall of Fa.
Many tourists wanted to visit Carter’s Farmland, but the farm was practically flooded with crops, poultry, and aquatic products. The Carter family and staff lived there too, so it wasn’t an ideal attraction for large crowds. Therefore, most tourists could only admire the beautiful farm through the fence.
When the Carter family drove into the farm through the old but solid wood gate, wheezed up a slope past the flower bed, and eventually stopped in front of the old house, the tourists wished they were the ones in the cars.
Soone sighed faintly. "If only I was born into the Carter family. With such a large piece of paradise, I could enjoy life without being part of the rat race. I’d be living like a king..."
The others laughed. "You can start saving up good deeds in this life, and who knows? You may have a shot at being born into the Carter family in your next life."
A lot of people were throwing similar mockery at each other.
The Carter family was already used to the envy and ridicule of people around them.
Fortunately, no matter how blatantly the tourists stared, the Carter family was completely unaffected.
After getting out of the car, Fiona and Cade were helped into the house to rest. Then Josie was taken to wander around the farm.
Josie rode on the tricycle her family had bought for her and dashed along the paved road that had just been repaired. She curiously looked at the newly developed hilly areas.
Each hill had a different role to play.
The biggest one was used to farm chickens. At the foot of the mountain was a stone tablet with the words "Flychick Hill" engraved on it.
There was more vegetation on the mountain, and there was a chicken coop at the top.
Normally, those free-range chickens would run around in the grass or roost on the branches. It wasn’t easy to spot them. People passing by could only hear their clucks coming from the grasses and trees.
When everyone reached the foot of Flychick Hill, the workers were pouring chopped fresh vegetables, minced at, rice, and so on into the food trough. They rang the bell after that.
In an instant, the entire forest moved.
A lot of poultry flapped their wings and flew out of the forest and grass, rushing to the food trough.
Josie was stunned. She pointed at the poultry and said, "Wow, there are so many big birds!"
When the birds flew in front of her, she saw that they were not birds, but chickens with glossy feathers. Her eyes widened. "Wow, do chickens fly too? This is Josie’s first ti seeing a flying chicken!"
Everyone laughed hard when they heard that.
Avery patted her head. "Chickens were born to fly, but because they are generally raised in captivity, they don’t need to fly, and hence their wings lose their innate capability. These chickens have been running and flying freely since they were young. Coupled with the fact that the environnt on the hill is suitable for flying, they can fly very high."
Josie’s eyes flickered when she heard that. She raised her small hand and said, "Then Josie wants to be like the chickens. In the future, I shall fly high too."
Everyone laughed again.
After passing Flychick Hill, they reached Goat Hill.
Goat Hill wasn’t high. Its slope was gentle and filled with grass.
Dozens of small and large white sheep strolled on the hills, occasionally nibbling on the grass. It was extrely therapeutic to so.
There was also Fruit Hill up ahead, and rabbits were sotis seen hopping around.
Josie was extrely happy to see the rabbits. No one had the heart to tell her that those rabbits would eventually be sent to the butchers. There were also fish ponds, prawn ponds, duck ponds, and so on.
When they passed by the Carter family’s burial ground, everyone went up the mountain together and bowed respectfully to their ancestors.
After they ca out of the farm, they went to a farm stay at the end of the village and ordered a feast.
Although it was already past two o’clock in the afternoon, the two-story restaurant with a courtyard was still filled with custors and bustling with activity.
There was a small stage in the middle of the courtyard. The stage was equipped with karaoke and a big screen. Guests could go up to sing and dance freely.
Halfway through the al, everyone asked Josie if she wanted to go up and sing.
Josie raised her small hand and said loudly, "Josie is very happy today. When I’m happy, I feel like singing."
Avery led her onto the stage and played "You’re Beautiful."
Josie stood in the center of the stage, holding the microphone with both hands like a tiny green bud holding a pretty little flower.
When the beautiful music started, she closed her eyes and indulged herself in the music.
As the lody picked up pace, Josie’s voice blood like an angel’s.
"I saw your face in a crowded place, and I don’t know what to do..."
The bustling courtyard instantly beca so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Everyone had their attention on the stage. They looked at the sweet and cute little girl with eyes filled with amazent.
Although her voice was still raw, it had a pure and clear character—like a clear spring in the mountains—without any impurities.
Josie’s singing was nothing technical, but her voice was as ethereal as the winter breeze and lingered in one’s ears, making one forget the hardship of the real world.
Everyone forgot about the food on the table. They only wanted to wallow in this heavenly voice and let it cleanse their souls.
After the song ended, Josie slowly opened her eyes and bowed deeply to the audience.
When the guests ca back to their senses, they clapped hard and cheered for Josie.
"Hey, little kid! That was amazing! You have the voice of an angel!"
"I didn’t expect to hear such a beautiful song here. I feel so happy!"
"Little girl, can you sing another song? I’ll give you so candy!"
Waves of applause surrounded Josie in an instant.
Josie used to sing in front of schoolmates or people she knew. Today was the first ti she sang in front of so many strangers with unfamiliar faces.
She was so nervous that she looked around, not knowing what to do when she suddenly beca the center of attention and was cheered by so many grown-ups.
Avery walked onto the small stage and patted her head. "Josie, you sang superbly well. Do you want to sing another song?"
At that mont, the Carter family had already left their table. They stood by the stage and gave Josie another round of applause.
Josie felt less nervous when she saw her family standing close to her.
She thought for a mont. "Yes, Josie will sing another song."
Soon, a familiar lody caught everyone’s attention.
Many people exclaid, "Yellow! I can’t believe that this sweetheart knows how to sing Yellow!"
"Oh my god, this is my favorite song. Best of luck, little girl!"
"I haven’t heard this song for ages. I miss it so much."
Josie was already imrsed in the music and could not hear anyone’s voice. All she did was sing along with the music.
> "Look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do. Yeah, they were all yellow..."
Josie was a happy child.
There was not a tinge of sadness in her voice.
Perhaps that was because she was just a kid, and she sang with her heart, sending her sincere thoughts to the audience. Many people were almost tearing up.
When the song ended, soone stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
So people had yet to get over their emotions and quietly wiped away their tears.
Josie bowed deeply to the audience again, put down the microphone, and skipped back to her family.
They welcod her back to the table and gave her so fruits and water.
"Josie, you did a great job up there. Co, have so water."
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