Chapter 439 The Foodie Male Lead 27 "Okay! It's a deal then!"

Zi Xi nodded vigorously, then started listing her conditions on her fingers.

"They can come and study, but they absolutely cannot damage my vegetable garden and fruit trees! Not a single seedling can be pulled up!"

"In particular, it can't disrupt my normal life. I can farm whenever I want!"

"And... the core planting techniques, such as... well, the special seedling cultivation methods and soil improvement formulas, I must keep them! These are my unique secrets!"

Zi Xi paused, a shrewd look like that of a little fox appearing on her face.

"Okay, whatever you say."

Mo Chen couldn't help but chuckle at her shrewd expression and readily agreed.

And that's how the collaboration began.

A few days later, a small but highly qualified team of experts, after signing the strictest confidentiality agreement, arrived at Green Field Star in a discreet aircraft.

When this group of well-informed experts actually stepped into the backyard, their shock and disarray were even greater than Mo Chen's had been.

An elderly researcher was so excited that he almost dropped the precision instruments in his hands and rushed to a tomato plant. His white-gloved hands trembled, but he dared not touch it easily.

The chief representative of the chefs' association took a deep breath and closed his eyes in ecstasy.

The entire research team quickly and systematically got to work.

They strictly adhered to the rules set by Zi Xi, taking samples only in designated areas, handling them with the gentleness one would show to a newborn baby, and treating Zi Xi with almost reverence.

Among this group of experts, a young researcher named Elliott stood out.

He not only possesses a handsome and sunny appearance, but is also the youngest biological genius in the research institute in recent years, especially in the research of plant genes and energy fields.

After obtaining Zi Xi's consent, he would often ask her for advice on crop habits and planting timing.

Although Zi Xi didn't understand any profound theories, she was still able to give Elliott an answer based on her familiarity with spatial crops and her intuition.

"Miss Chu, you are truly amazing! This almost instinctive intuition about plant growth is something we data-driven researchers can never achieve!"

Elliott couldn't help but admire a patch of lettuce that was growing particularly well.

His eyes were full of admiration as he looked at Zixi.

He was handsome, with sincere eyes, and his professional background and recognition of her achievements made him easy to like.

"It's not that amazing, I'm just more familiar with them."

Zi Xi felt a little embarrassed by his praise and waved her hand.

The two stood beside a vibrant vegetable garden, one handsome and sunny, the other charming and lively, chatting happily.

What happened to Mo Chen, who was standing not far away as a protector, seemed particularly glaring.

Mo Chen's expression darkened visibly.

He was originally just leaning against the gate of the courtyard to ensure that the research process went smoothly.

But seeing Elliott practically glued to Zi Xi's side, laughing so obnoxiously, a nameless anger surged up within her.

He immediately strode over, and with an extremely natural, even somewhat forceful, gesture, he stepped between Zi Xi and Elliott, separating the two.

"Has the energy data collection for this area been completed?"

Mo Chen looked at Elliott expressionlessly, his voice so cold it could drop ice crystals, and his imposing aura inadvertently emanated from him.

"Your Highness, the basic data has been collected and is currently being analyzed."

Elliott paused for a moment, feeling the oppressive pressure, and quickly suppressed his smile to answer respectfully.

"Um."

"Xixi, didn't you say yesterday you wanted to try some freshly picked strawberries? I just went to check, and quite a few of the strawberries on the east side are already ripe. Shall we go pick some now?"

Mo Chen responded coldly, then turned to look at Zi Xi, his tone instantly switching to unusually gentle, even with a hint of deliberate intimacy.