A new breed of hope

They have created accounts on Douyin and Kuaishou, where they post videos related to livestock farming, build their fan base, and prepare to launch e-commerce live streaming.

Plans for a "smart ranch" are also underway. Lu and these young team members are working on establishing a big data platform for the breeding center. By equipping each cattle and sheep with electronic ear tags to track every step of their growth, they aim to integrate this data for more scientific decision-making.

Lu has witnessed how much these young people have learned and grown. When they first arrived, they all started as feeders, but over time, based on each person's qualities, abilities, and performance, they were assigned to different roles.

"Our promotion system offers them long-term development opportunities — we have positions like shed leader, district leader, regional leader, team leader, manager, and more," Lu said.

"I myself am a young person who returned to the countryside from the city. For others making the same choice, the most important thing is to humble ourselves, settle down, and focus on doing every small task well. Only then can we carve out a unique path," he added.