Chapter 003 Pure Love Pony

Bai Su's biological clock has always been punctual. He gets up at six or seven o'clock, just as the sky gets bright.

There was still a lot of bread left from the one Mrs. Susan sent last night, so Bai Su fried it in a pan to make it extra crispy. She also made a vegetable salad with tomatoes and onions, and enjoyed her breakfast with sleepy eyes.

His Chinese stomach was not very accustomed to Western breakfast, but at least it filled his stomach.

Rice planting was imperative. Bai Su quickly cleaned up the kitchen and put the items in order that he had messed up before. After making sure that nothing was left out, he locked the door and walked towards the town center.

He had a lot to do today. The night market in the town was not well developed, so he had to finish all the preparations before sunset so that he could start rice planting as soon as possible.

Before going to bed last night, Bai Su devoutly placed the rice plant at the head of his bed. He dreamed that the god of hybrid rice appeared and allowed him to enjoy the shade under the rice in the dry land.

In just one day, he missed the taste of rice terribly.

Walk across the low hills on the edge of the town and along the river to the town center.

Bai Su always felt that this town had a fairytale-like quality—near the center, the stone buildings towered over the residential areas, yet remained vibrantly colorful. The frescoes on the walls seemed to tell of the town's ancient history. The cobblestone streets were lined with many open-air stalls. Most of the shops were still closed, but a few early risers were already gathering along the streets.

With a whole day to spend on shopping, Bai Su was not in a hurry. He wandered around leisurely, observing the local customs and culture.

There is a large billboard in the square in the center of the town. On the front is some recruitment information, and on the back is a map of the town.

Boeing Town is located on the eastern continent, a coastal town. Northwest of the town lies a towering cliff, where a castle is built against the mountain. It's where the royal family of the Wenk Empire resides. In the center of town, near the castle, is the guard post, where the strongest forces of the town and even the nation are stationed. The centaurs, led by Keos, that Bai Su had previously encountered, are the core of the guard.

The commercial street is also in the town center. There are also important facilities such as the library, opera house, post office, etc. near the square. The commercial center and cultural activities of the entire town are concentrated here.

The pier on the west is the only outlet to the sea. Most ordinary residents live in the south, but Bai Su's farm is located in the east - for no other reason than that the east is close to the forest, has vast land and few people, and the soil is fertile and suitable for planting.

After getting a rough idea of the town's structure and seeing more and more people coming, Bai Su returned to the commercial street. As expected, all the shops were already open for business.

He went into the grocery store.

The owner of the grocery store was slowly cleaning with a feather duster. He was a little surprised to see Bai Su walk in.

Usually in the morning, few people come to the grocery store.

"Hello, sir, what can I do for you?"

"Hello, do you sell seeds in your store?" Bai Su asked politely.

"Seed? May I ask, are you..."

"My name is Bai Su, and I'm a new farmer."

Bai Su saw the boss's eyes light up instantly.

The boss came over excitedly, shook hands with Bai Su, and said, "I've been waiting for you for a long time! I mean, ever since I heard a farmer was going to move into town, I've been looking forward to your patronage! Few people in Boeing Town are good at farming, so some of my products don't sell well, but I've finally found a real farmer!"

The grocer was very enthusiastic. He walked around the store twice, looking at the goods that had been stockpiled for a long time, and happily promised, "Pick out whatever you need, farmer. I will give you a discount."

Bai Su also had a good impression of this generous boss. While he was choosing in the store, he started chatting with the still excited boss.

"Weren't there other farmers in Boeing before me?"

"Never. This is the capital, where the king resides. Boeing Town has always had a lot of rich people. There are many people doing business, but few willing to grow crops. There has never been a large-scale grower here, let alone a farmer like you."

“Is all the food here imported?”

"import?"

"They are all shipped in from other towns." Bai Su explained in words the boss could understand.

The boss nodded. "Yes, there are many growers in Oat Town, not far to the south. But last year a hurricane destroyed most of the farmland in Oat Town, causing a sharp drop in crop yields. Supply is insufficient to meet demand, and the amount of crops shipped to us has also decreased significantly."

He patted Bai Su's shoulder and said with a smile, "Young man, you are very lucky. The high priest prayed to God for blessings, and the archangel blessed the large piece of land to the east. Many people wanted to come here to contract farms, but in the end, it was you, my friend, who became the only farmer in Boeing Town."

After hearing what he said, Bai Su felt that it was fate that brought him here.

But what are the high priests, gods and archangels that the boss mentioned?

Is it possible that this world also has some kind of Western belief?

Bai Su secretly took note of it and reminded himself to be more careful with his words in the future. If there really were gods in this world, his words would be laws, and the consequences of blasphemy would be something that an ordinary person like him could never bear.

Bai Su picked out a few agricultural tools that suited his needs. The boss then pulled out a large, dusty box from the bottom shelf, dusted it off, and said to Bai Su, "These are seeds I collected when I went to other towns to do business. They've been kept away from light. Take a look and see which ones you need."

The inside of the box is divided into many small compartments of uniform size, storing seeds of hundreds of crops and fruit trees.

After listening to the boss's earnest introduction, Bai Su only bought some seeds of common crops such as potatoes, carrots, and lettuce.

Seeing the boss's disappointment, Bai Su explained, "I plan to plant at least 40 acres of hybrid rice. It's a staple food similar to wheat, with a high yield, a sweet taste, and a unique flavor. It can be made into many delicious foods."

"Hybrid rice?" The boss showed some interest.

"Yes, you may not have seen it before. It's a perfectly cultivated grass plant that grows naturally in the wild. Once it's successfully planted, if you're interested, I can give you some seeds."

The boss's eyes rolled. If this hybrid rice was really as good as Bai Su said, wouldn't he make a lot of money if he sold the seeds to other towns?

The boss immediately agreed with a smile and gave Bai Su a satisfactory discount as promised.

"I have a feeling you'll be my biggest customer in the future. Please come and take care of my business often, farmer."

Bai Su also responded with a smile.

The boss personally sent Bai Su out of the store. Bai Su looked at the two large bags of heavy items in his hands, mainly farm tools, and felt quite helpless.

I bought so many things in just one grocery store. What will I do for the rest of my trip? Bai Su thought, I can only go back home first, put the things down, and then come back to continue shopping.

Just as Bai Su was about to pack up and go home, a hesitant voice came from behind him.

"Good day, farmer."

The handsome centaur, over two meters tall, raised his horseshoe and walked in front of Bai Su.

Keos didn't expect to meet this passionate farmer again so soon. He saw Bai Su looking at the two large bags with an embarrassed expression from a distance. After hesitating for a moment, he walked forward.

The weak human youth overestimated his physical strength and bought so many things. As the captain of the guard, or perhaps the object of Bai Su's pursuit, Keos felt that he needed to lend a helping hand.

Bai Su was also surprised to see Keos. This was the first person he met in this world... er, the first horse. He no longer felt guilty about his identity, so he greeted the centaur openly.

"Good day, Keos, are you on duty?"

Seeing how happy Bai Su was to see him, Keos became more certain that he had fallen in love with him at first sight.

The centaur coughed uncomfortably and said, "I'm taking the day off. Do you want me to help you carry some things? I don't think you're done shopping yet."

Bai Su felt that this centaur was really great. He was handsome and considerate. If he was willing to help, his purchasing task would be much easier.

"Great!" Bai Su said happily, "I do have some things I haven't bought yet. Thank you for helping me. I'll treat you to lunch!"

Keos bent down slightly, took the brown paper bag handed to him by Bai Su, and strolled down the street with him.

He asked Bai Su to walk on the inside to prevent the weak farmer from being knocked down by a speeding carriage.

Bai Su felt from the bottom of his heart that although there were no electronic products or prosperous entertainment facilities here, the simple customs of the people also brought people a sense of happiness.

The centaur who accompanied him shopping, the neighbor lady who gave him bread, and the grocery store owner who took the initiative to give him a discount all made him like this fairy-tale town more and more.

Seeing Bai Su's adorable smile, Keos couldn't help but strike up a conversation with him: "I looked up the information about hybrid rice you mentioned yesterday, but I couldn't find any relevant records."

Centaurs are intelligent beings with IQs no less than humans. They love literature and are proficient in various scientific knowledge.

Bai Su replied in a brisk voice, "Hybrid rice is a grass plant. It's rare in the East Continent, so it's normal that there are no records of it. It originated in my hometown and was invented by my grandfather."

Thank you, Grandpa Yuan Longping, you are my real grandpa. Bai Su said silently in his heart.

Keos immediately thought of the information he saw in the archives, that Bai Su was born in the Golden Town in the Western Continent, and he agreed with this statement.

"What I'm going to buy today is for growing rice. If you're interested, you're welcome to visit my farm."

Faced with the farmer's invitation, Keos was a little hesitant.

Before he accepted Bai Su's confession, Bai Su couldn't wait to invite him on a date, which made Keos feel embarrassed and thought that the progress was a little too fast.

Maybe I should tell him that I need to get to know each other better before I consider whether to accept his proposal.

Just when Keos was about to have a good talk with Bai Su, Bai Su saw a restaurant that interested him and took Keos's arm to take him in.

The centaur, whose arm was pulled, blushed instantly.