The Strong Female Lead Versus The Most Miserable Male Lead-Chapter 279 - 277 Chi Family Aware
Chapter 279 -277 Chi Family Aware
He Dao’s grandfather knew more; in name, the He Family was cooperating with the Chi Family, but in reality, they were nothing but a subordinate family that could be replaced at any moment.
The tyranny of the Chi Family made He Dao’s grandfather unwilling to involve Little River Live.
Having ties with the Chi Family wasn’t entirely good.
“Grandpa, why?”
He Dao didn’t quite understand; he had always thought that their family grew rice and the Chi Family bought it. Just a simple cooperative relationship.
He Dao’s grandfather looked at his grandson and, without complete concealment, gave a simple explanation.
“Dao’er, remember this: our relationship with the Chi Family is not one of cooperation; they don’t hold us in high regard.”
“The Chi Family has always used our He Family’s rice not because they trust us more but because they don’t trust us; they fear we might hoard seeds and start our own operation.”
“If we grew rice ourselves, that would threaten the status of the Chi Family as the leading family.”
He Dao’s grandfather patted He Dao on the shoulder, letting him slowly absorb this.
He Dao stood there for a long time. So, that’s how it was?
He Dao shut off Gaia Video; it was better not to get involved. He truly enjoyed Little River Live.
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He Dao dropped his thoughts, but what he didn’t know was that whatever was destined to come would come.
Three days later, the great harvest at the small wooden house was about half done.
That evening, Nian Shutong had Mr. Fan cook a big pot meal, a dinner for everyone to enjoy together and, instead of continuing to work through the night, to have a good rest.
After the lively communal dinner, Fu Yunhe called Nian Shutong aside.
The two walked to the side, and Nian Shutong, noticing Fu Yunhe’s somewhat solemn expression, asked, “What’s wrong?”
“The Chi Family has come knocking.”
Fu Yunhe’s disposition was unpleasant, prompting Nian Shutong to guess, “This Chi Family is no good?”
There was a coldness in Fu Yunhe’s eyes, and with a sneer, he said, “The leading family, second only to the Royal Family, they control the major aspect of food.”
“Overbearing, arrogant, and ruthless.”
Nian Shutong understood; they were powerful yet intolerant, unable to bear the sight of anyone better than them, ready to crush anyone who was.
“Spill it, what do they want?”
Nian Shutong found a flat rock to sit on and patted the stone beside him, saying, “Sit down and talk. Whatever it is, I’ve got your back; just live your life at ease.”
“Ha ha—” Fu Yunhe couldn’t hold back a laugh, brushing his hand through his brow and sitting down.
“The Chi Family wants your seeds. They found your video account and the connection with Little River Live, so they sent me a private message, asking us to give them the seeds.”
“How much are they willing to pay?” Nian Shutong asked seriously; if it was a sale, it wasn’t out of the question.
Fu Yunhe shook his head and opened his Light Computer, saying, “Take a look; they aren’t looking to buy, they want your seeds for research, demanding an uncompensated contribution.”
Nian Shutong glanced at the Chi Family’s email, indeed perceiving their arrogance, handing over seeds to contribute to interstellar food culture?
Nian Shutong gave Fu Yunhe’s arm a push, cursing, “Brain-damaged.”
With his lips pursed, Fu Yunhe nodded and said, “Indeed brain-damaged. So, what now?”
“What now? Can they find our location?”
“No.”
Nian Shutong had already stood up, back turned towards Fu Yunhe, “Then there’s nothing to do. They’re the ones in a rush, not our problem.”
A few steps away, Nian Shutong stopped, turned around, and said to Fu Yunhe, “Not only will we ignore them, but I’m also going to start selling the seeds.”
“Sell them on Little River Live, only to individual growers, not to families.”
“Don’t they want contributions to the interstellar food culture? I want people across the stars to be able to grow rice fields, to be able to eat rice they’ve grown themselves, not having to spend a fortune buying from the Chi Family.”
Nian Shutong’s words made Fu Yunhe’s blood surge, but he added, “But the Chi Family can buy seeds using someone else’s account.”
“It doesn’t matter, as long as they pay. My seeds can only grow for one generation; the second generation won’t sprout.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha! Fantastic! Just fantastic!” Fu Yunhe understood the significance of this seed all too well; the Chi Family had been completely restricted.
That’s Nian Shutong for you, always hitting the snake right at its vital point. Even if you harbor ill intentions, she would strangle you in the cradle.
After her declaration, Nian Shutong didn’t return to the small wooden house; she went to cultivate instead.
Only great strength is the true principle.
Is the Chi Family regarded as the top family simply because they control the food supply?
No, the entire family must surely have many masters.
Nian Shutong aspired to be one of them, someone so formidable that just by standing there, you wouldn’t dare to provoke her.
She relentlessly worked towards this goal.
…
First district, Chi Family.
It was a Chi Family’s second son who discovered the video on Gaia, and he immediately reported it to his father, who was also the current head of the Chi Family.
Meanwhile, at the Chi Family, in the dining room.
The Chi Family’s dining table was laden with a rich variety of dishes.
If you took a closer look, you’d even find many dishes from Little River Live; it appeared the Chi Family had been studying them thoroughly.
The Chi Family head was a bit chubby, but not obese—just very sturdy and of average height, but with a fierce-looking face.
He sat at the head of the table and asked his second son, “How’s the rice seed matter going?”
“Father, there’s no news from that end yet.”
With droopy eyelids, the Chi Family head spoke without looking up, “Ask again tomorrow. Tell them they can become a subordinate family of the Chi Family and let them plant the rice.”
“Understood, Father.”
The dining table returned to calmness.
The Chi Family members were accustomed to their high status. In their view, becoming a planting family for the Chi Family was a supreme honor—one that came with annual distribution of contribution points.
Who would pass up such an opportunity?
Even with Little River Live growing their grain, aside from making money, they didn’t earn a single contribution point.
To survive in the interstellar realm, contribution points were essential; they were the foundation of cultivation.
The next day, the small wooden house was as bustling as ever, and the day quickly flew by.
During the day, Fu Yunhe received a message from the Chi Family, inviting them to become a subordinate family.
Seeing the message, he laughed.
He thought if Nian Shutong saw this, she’d probably want to smash his Light Computer to bits.
Fu Yunhe didn’t reply. Tonight’s broadcast would reveal their intentions to the Chi Family.
At 7 pm, Little River Live aired its first show after a three-day break.
For today’s big dish, red braised lion’s head was prepared.
Of course, Fu Yunhe had asked Mr. Fan, a hired professional, to cook, while he provided the commentary on the side.
At 7 pm, the broadcast began.
“Hello, everyone. Today we’re live streaming red braised lion’s head, also known as ‘Four Happiness Meatballs.'”
[Lion’s head? I’m a lion, you know.]
[Ha ha ha, Mr. Xiao He, how many lions did you prepare?]
[Why is it called ‘Four Happiness Meatballs’?]
