Chapter 288: Universal Planting System (27)

Federal Headquarters.

After the Star Emperor finished reading the latest intelligence from the Garbage Star, his complexion turned livid in an instant.

No wonder those old fogies in the Military Department changed their attitude toward the garbage dump so quickly.

They had been vehemently opposing the continued dumping of trash onto the Garbage Star by Habitable Stars and preparing to abolish the dump during the day, yet they changed their stance that very evening—

They agreed to let Breeding Stars and Agricultural Reclamation Stars continue dumping ecological waste onto the Garbage Star, but with one condition: the Breeding Stars were to gift one ton of medium-quality or better livestock ingredients every ten days; the Agricultural Reclamation Stars were to gift one kilogram of plump, highly active seasonal seeds every quarter.

At the time, the entire upper echelon of the Federation thought the Military Department wanted to fish for some benefits; one ton of livestock ingredients every ten days was understandable, but what was the meaning of one kilogram of seeds every quarter? Could it be they wanted to reclaim land and engage in Planting on the Garbage Star? Don't joke around!

The upper echelon of the Federation felt the Military Department was simply indulging in wishful thinking.

The radiation on the Garbage Star was so intense that it had been unsuitable for farming for hundreds of years; otherwise, it wouldn't have been defined as a Feiqixingqiu.

"The Interstellar Army is truly a bunch of brutes. After fighting wars for so long, they've even forgotten basic farming knowledge. They actually want to transform the Garbage Star? Wishful thinking!"

"They even requested to sign an agreement? Demanding that the daily dumping volume from Breeding Stars and Agricultural Reclamation Stars be no less than the previous daily average? Hahahaha! Are they afraid we won't give them trash? It's killing me!"

"They wouldn't be thinking of referring to some Ecological Composting Method mentioned in ancient texts to convert this ecological waste into fertilizer and improve the soil of the Garbage Star, would they?"

"Impossible! With the abysmal soil quality of the Garbage Star, no fertilizer could bring it to life. If they want it so badly, let them have it! At least we don't have to rack our brains finding another Feiqixingqiu to build a garbage station."

The upper echelon of the Federation unanimously passed the agreement proposed by the Interstellar Army, and it was signed and took effect immediately.

After signing, these high-ranking officials waited to see the Military Department make a fool of itself, even sending people to keep a close watch on the Military Department to see how they would actually use this ecological waste to transform the Garbage Star.

However, the news they received greatly exceeded their expectations.

It was only at this moment that the Star Emperor understood why those old fogies in the Interstellar Army were no longer hounding him for TY19 Star, but had switched to wanting the Garbage Star instead.

A large number of Giant Alien Plants capable of adsorbing radioactive substances had actually appeared in the northern hemisphere of the Garbage Star!

There had also appeared a Master-level figure possessing dual talents in Cooking and Planting.

The livestock scraps discarded by Breeding Stars and the waste seeds screened out by Agricultural Reclamation Stars were turned into delicious natural food by this person! They had cultivated a dazzling array of natural vegetation!

At this moment, the Star Emperor had the urge to tear the Che and Xie families apart.

"A bunch of idiots with vision so shallow they can only see what's right in front of them! A talent with such innate gifts was actually driven away from Yilan Star!"

As the Star Emperor, how could he admit his own negligence? He naturally had to find a culprit to vent on.

"Tell Che Mingwang and Xie Fengyi to roll over here and see me immediately!"

Che Mingwang and Xie Fengyi were both given a dressing-down together.

When they emerged from the Federal Headquarters looking disheveled, their dazed eyes were filled with utter disbelief.

Xie Yang, who had been driven away from Yilan Star five years ago, was actually a dual Master of Cooking and Planting? How could that be!

Che Mingwang glanced at Xie Fengyi and found him even more dazed and incredulous than himself, his inner suspicion deepening: "Family Head Xie, are you truly unaware?"

Xie Fengyi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth caused by a slap from the Star Emperor and gritted his teeth:

"If I had known, would I have severed ties with her? Would I have cooperated with your Che Family to drive her away from the Capital Star? Am I insane?"

"..."

It seemed he was indeed unaware.

But if Xie Yang were truly skilled in Cooking and understood Planting, given her personality, how could she not have made it known? Not shown it off? She didn't seem like the type of person to have that kind of scheming nature, nor did she have that kind of temperament.

Moreover, regarding Cooking and Planting, possessing even one of these talents would be enough to attract the family's attention; there was no reason for her to hide it.

Especially after that scandal occurred, she would rather be expelled from the family and driven away from Yilan Star with nothing, yet still keep it hidden and tell no one?

This did not fit Xie Yang's temperament.

Che Mingwang could not figure it out.

Upon returning home, he summoned his son, who was his greatest pride and joy and had also been designated by the family as the next family head, gave him a rough summary, and finally asked: "Do you know about her situation?"

Che Yin'an frowned and shook his head: "Father, if I had known about such an important matter, I certainly would not have kept it from the family."

"Think carefully again, did she really not reveal any talent or ability related to Cooking or Planting in front of you?"

Che Yin'an recalled for a long time, seemingly thinking of something, but was a bit uncertain:

"I don't know if this counts—during those years when she pestered me the most, she said she had specifically found a Cooking Master to learn culinary arts, and after every lesson, she would bring the natural food she made in class to me."

Che Mingwang looked up abruptly: "She really apprenticed under a Master to learn Cooking? How was the taste of the food she made?"

Che Yin'an was slightly startled, then shook his head: "I didn't eat it; I gave it all to Xi Xi."

"You didn't taste it even once?"

"Mm."

"You fool!"

The look Che Mingwang gave his son was one of frustration that he could not live up to expectations:

"If you had eaten it back then, you would have discovered her talent for Cooking. If the two of you had married, our Che Family would have possessed a Master-level culinary expert! No! Not just a Cooking Master; I heard from the Star Emperor that she is also proficient in Planting, a highly gifted Planting expert."

Che Yin'an opened his mouth, wanting to say he didn't like Xie Yang.

But in the face of a scarce Cooking Master and Planting Master, love and affection seemed to become ridiculous and insignificant.

The father and son were both silent.

After a long time, Che Mingwang sighed and spoke slowly: "Let the past be the past; it's not too late to make amends now. Yin'an, only you can be sure to complete the next task. You can refuse, but don't forget, the position of family head has not yet been officially handed over. The Star Emperor is also keeping a close watch on this matter."

Che Yin'an took a deep breath: "I understand."

"Xiya! Xiya, have you hidden well yet? I'm coming to find you!"

Xie Ting wagged his furry tail happily, opened his bright light-brown eyes, and ran joyfully toward the children's playground his mother had built for him.

He and Xiya were playing a game of hide-and-seek today; this time it was Xiya's turn to hide and his turn to find.

He was very good at it! With a sniff, he would know where Xiya was hiding.

But as he sniffed, huh, why was there an extra, unfamiliar scent?

Did a guest come to the house again?

But Mom has gone to Ice Lake; as the little master of the house, shouldn't he help Mom receive guests?

And so, Xie Ting slammed on the brakes, turned around, and ran toward the courtyard gate.

Their home was very beautiful now: a spacious and bright house, a vegetable patch behind the house that kept expanding, and a large open space in front of the house used for Mom and her guests to park their Flying Vehicle.

He darted to the front of the house in a few bounds.

Sure enough, a very new and beautiful Flying Vehicle was slowly landing in the open space in front of his house.

The cabin door of the Flying Vehicle opened, and a tall, fair-skinned, handsome man with short, slightly curly brown hair stepped out.

Xie Ting ran forward a few steps, stopped, tilted his head, and asked curiously, "Who are you? Are you a guest here to see my mom?"

Che Yin'an looked over at the sound, and upon seeing a little beast cub that had failed to evolve, a hint of disgust appeared in his eyes.

"Bang!"

A rusty lump of iron suddenly smashed into the ground about ten centimeters in front of his feet, creating a deep pit.

If not for his quick reaction, it would have been his instep that got hit.

With a displeased expression, he looked up and glared at the woman walking over from not far away: "You! Xie Yang! Are you crazy? Is this your way of treating guests?"

Xie Yang looked surprised: "You know me? And you're here to visit my home? Then why did you give my son that kind of look? Tsk! It seems there's something wrong with your eyes; do you need me to help you dig them out?"

"!!!"