The Billion-Value Lands Are Just For Farming

Chapter 510 - Soong Congjun

Su Ming was hunched over his lunch, enjoying his meal.

The courtyard had been tidied up, and the weeds were nearly all cleared away.

In the warehouse, the fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, and seeds were all neatly organized.

Two acres were dedicated to sweet luffa.

Five acres to the Water-splashing Lotus Root.

And there was the newly planted Celestial Peach.

The herding area housed five western cowboy snake alpacas, strutting around with boots on and cigarettes dangling from their mouths, exuding an air of nonchalance.

In the aquatic product area, there were five Rock-and-roll Turtles. When they were placed in the water, the System didn't provide a maturity timeline.

Su Ming hadn't noticed at first, but even when he did, it didn't bother him.

Farming, after all, is about doing things at your own pace and finding joy in the simplicity.

Fussing over details is just exhausting.

Besides, anything produced by the System was guaranteed to be top-notch.

The breeding zone was home to the Three-legged Golden Toad, ready for harvest tonight.

He had been looking forward to this for quite some time.

As for expanding the farm, Su Ming had no immediate plans to do so.

For one thing, it was already quite large, occupying over ten acres in the city center, which was astonishing in itself.

More importantly, his land was shielded by tall buildings on all sides except the front, making it less conspicuous.

Acquiring a few more buildings would make it stand out too much.

For now, he preferred to keep a low profile and develop steadily.

Attracting the attention of those in power could lead to complications he'd rather avoid.

While Su Ming was relishing his meal, his phone rang. He saw it was Su Qiu calling.

“Little sis? What's got you calling your brother out of the blue?”

Su Ming answered cheerfully.

“Brother, Principal Ye stopped by. He mentioned there's a seminar tonight and he'd like you to come,” Su Qiu explained over the phone.

”Oh, is that so…”

Su Ming pondered for a moment before replying, “Alright, I'll get ready and head over.”

”Great,” Su Qiu responded. “I'll let Principal Ye know.”

“Brother Ming, come visit us at school sometime and hang out!”

Zhang Qianqian spoke with a playful lilt on the phone.

“Okay, I'm on my way.”

Su Ming cheerfully responded.

“Let's get ready then. Don't stand me up!”

Su Qiu chimed in with a laugh.

With that, they both hung up.

Su Ming wasn't bothered by the interruption.

He was, after all, a proud graduate of Eastsea University.

He was more than willing to contribute to his alma mater.

After finishing his meal, Su Ming quickly got ready.

He headed to the garage and chose a car at random.

Then he set off directly for Eastsea University.

“Brother! Over here!”

Upon arriving at the university entrance,

he spotted the two girls eagerly waving.

Su Ming grinned and honked twice in greeting.

He then parked in the university's front lot.

Stepping out of the car, he approached the girls.

“Brother!”

“Brother Ming!”

The girls bounced over, each taking an arm and hugging it tightly.

“You two…”

Su Ming was caught between amusement and exasperation.

It was as if he had become a human coat rack for the two of them.

“Brother, I haven't eaten yet. Can we grab a bite?”

Su Qiu patted her flat stomach, looking up at him with pleading eyes.

“Sure, my treat. What would you like?”

Su Ming agreed with a nod.

“The cafeteria!”

Zhang Qianqian piped up.

A few lines of frustration creased Su Ming's forehead.

One girl was a freshman, only a few months into her first year, and the cafeteria was still a novelty.

The other had just arrived and was equally unacquainted with the dining options.

But Su Ming was a different story.

He had endured the Eastsea cafeteria for four long years.

Those in the know, understood.

Just the thought of the food there was enough to dampen his appetite.

Nevertheless, since the girls were keen, he didn't object.

He escorted them towards the cafeteria, his own stomach already full.

Inside, Su Qiu ordered a bowl of noodles, Zhang Qianqian opted for a rice dish, and Su Ming, not hungry, just grabbed a bottle of soda.

They sat down together, eating and chatting away.

Principal Ye was in high spirits.

With Mr. Su's presence, it seemed no one else's attendance was necessary.

Mr. Su single-handedly managed a whole crowd of people.

After a busy morning, he was feeling quite hungry.

Principal Ye was a man of simple tastes, too, with no fondness for extravagance or waste.

He decided to head to the school cafeteria—it was nearby, the food was tasty, the prices were reasonable, and a few quick bites would suffice.

With Principal Ye, there was a gathering of school leaders for a seminar, ensuring a significant turnout.

The principal was committed to living modestly, content with whatever was on offer.

Which of the subordinate leaders would dare to indulge in wastefulness?

They respectfully trailed behind Principal Ye.

Upon entering the cafeteria, Principal Ye stopped in his tracks, taken aback.

He immediately spotted Su Ming seated at the center of the room.

Oh!

Mr. Su has arrived!

Goodness gracious!

This, this, this…

He mustn't be disturbed!

The school leaders, noticing Principal Ye's reaction, were puzzled until they followed his gaze.

They quickly caught on!

These veteran leaders shared an unspoken understanding.

Exchanging glances, they quietly and simultaneously stepped back.

They mustn't disturb him!

They mustn't disturb him!

Tsk, tsk, tsk!

Principal Ye was overjoyed inside.

How do you even begin to explain such a situation?

As it happened, Mr. Su's sister was a student at Eastsea University.

What a fortunate coincidence.

This made handling many matters all the more convenient.

What's the saying? “The early bird catches the worm.”

While Principal Ye and his colleagues were contentedly watching and considering relocating,

a group of young men approached with confidence, their presence commanding.

The leader was a Mr. Song, Soong Congjun by name.

He was tall, handsome, and dressed in designer clothes, with a watch on his wrist that shone brightly, clearly expensive.

Upon his arrival, his eyes sparkled at the sight of Su Qiu.

He straightened his attire and cleared his throat before making a beeline for her.

A few followers were trailing behind Soong Congjun.

They had been pondering their lunch options when they noticed Soong Congjun heading straight for someone.

They paused, took a closer look, and realized—

My goodness!

Wasn't that Su Qiu, the very person they had all been longing to see?

“Wow, isn't that Su Qiu?”

“She's lucky that Young Master Song has taken a liking to her.”

“Absolutely. I've heard Su Qiu's family is really struggling. They can't afford to eat at the dining hall regularly. With Young Master Song's wealth, he'll sweep her off her feet in no time.”

The sycophants behind him chimed in one after another.

Hearing his lackeys' comments, Soong Congjun swelled with pride.

He had been smitten with Su Qiu since the first day of school and had pursued her relentlessly.

But then Young Master Ye stepped in.

Young Master Ye, the principal's own son, was not someone to cross, no matter how bold you were.

Soong Congjun had no choice but to back down.

However, when he learned that Young Master Ye had run into trouble and had to repeat a year of high school, he became cocky again.

Exactly…

He realized that his chances of running into Su Qiu were slim now.