Page 76 (1/2)

“What breed of dogs are those?” Ellie asked in Croatian, clearly sharing none of Philip’s urgency “I’ve never seen ones quite like them”

“And you won’t outside of s, unique to here They herd animals and people as well” His eyes twinkled “Everyone here is hardworking, even the dogs”

“This place looks huge” Ellie was looking around, taking everything in

“It’s one of Ðakovo’s larger dairy far to the side of the road where the action was taking place “The dairy operations are underway The stables are where the cows are kept And that large tank inside the barn is where theof ot louder “The process becomes very loud The family can barely hear one another, even if they yell”

“The family?” Ellie asked

Ivan nodded “The farm is family owned and operated The husband and wife live and work here with their children and grandchildren I think there are about twenty people in all”

Despite Philip’s urgency, his curiosity was aroused “Is there particular training they have to go through, or do they just learn from each other?”

After hearing the question in Croatian, Ivan s to surprise you The owner of the farree, as did his wife His children are studying to do the same This is a very common path to follow here As for their food production, the farmer supplies milk commercially and meat for McDonald’s”

Philip blinked, realizing he’d been put in his place—and rightfully so “I apologize Thank you for setting lanced down at his Urban Watch—a uniquely Croatian brand that Ivan had loaned him

Okay, it had only been a ten-minute setback

As if reading his mind, Ivan ize for the brief detour, but as I said, I wanted you to see the best of my town, not just the worst” He turned onto the road and continued along toward their destination “We’ll reach the far in five minutes”

24

Jítuán Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

1 March