Chapter 2131: Harvest Farm's Magical Daily Life 02

Lin Mian poured a cup of lemon honey water for this strange youth.

The lemon was picked from the tree this morning, fresh and fragrant, sweet and crisp, perfect for a cold drink.

Jin Chen quickly finished the cup, sat upright and proper, looking at Lin Mian opposite, "I think you need help, your mother also thinks so."

Lin Mian lowered his head to glance at the slip in his hand, then placed it on the table, asking cheerfully, "Where did you see my mother? Is it your hometown?"

Jin Chen nodded, "Yes, she's safe, you don't need to worr..."

"Then can I go to your hometown for a visit?"

Jin Chen froze instantly.

It seems not possible.

The elf realm isn't a place you can just go to; he can't even return now.

Jin Chen sensed something, locked eyes with Lin Mian, expression innocent, "You shouldn't be able to, you should know that, right?"

Indeed it is so.

They exist in a very magical place, unable to communicate with the human world, so mother hasn't been able to return for so long.

Even though he had guessed earlier, hearing the definite answer still made Lin Mian feel a bit unbelievable.

"I can do many things," Jin Chen tried to change the subject, casually lifting a half-bag of rice with one hand, light and easy, as if lifting an empty bag.

Lin Mian was slightly surprised, "That's impressive."

He felt a bit moved.

Since this "magical human" was arranged by mother, perhaps trustworthiness isn't something to worry about.

With a helper, the farm's many chores don't need him toiling alone, groaning.

Lin Mian truly had the demeanor of a farm owner, immediately asking, "But I can't offer much wages, are you still willing?"

Jin Chen thought, then pulled out two gold coins from his pocket again.

Other goods might not circulate in the human world, but gold surely can.

"I can pay," Jin Chen said, his tone even sincere, his emerald eyes fixed on Lin Mian, "but I also have a small request."

Following his gaze, Lin Mian saw the gold coins and his eyes lit up, leaving only a black whorl on Jin Chen's head.

"Tell me, I'll try to satisfy!"

"I need the dew of magical seeds," Jin Chen rested his chin on one hand, full of anticipation, "Just three drops of dew diluted in mountain spring water each day, no need to drink much."

Lin Mian lifted his slightly doubtful gaze, continually surprised in his heart.

"Three drops of dew to hire a helper? That's too profitable."

"Of course, but…… okay." Lin Mian still didn't ask further, showing special respect for the new member's privacy.

Who would have thought Jin Chen would instead be unhappy, frowning, changing to propping his chin with both hands, "You don't ask me why, Kun Kun?"

Lin Mian startled.

Kun... Kun.

"Who told you that?"

"Your mother did, Kun Kun." Jin Chen curled his lips.

Lin Mian: "..."

"You guys are already so close you're exchanging my nickname!"

Jin Chen poked his shoulder, "You hurry up and ask."

"... Alright, why do you need to drink three drops of dew every day." Lin Mian asked, shaking his head lightly without anger.

"Because I'm injured."

Jin Chen raised his hand, emerald eyes containing ripples like dripping water, even tilting his head slightly and sighing softly, "I was cursed by an evil wizard, only by continuously drinking elf dew can I..."

"Enough."

Lin Mian manually muted him, stuffed a lemon slice in, trying to stop these worldview-refreshing words from entering his ears.

"I will provide it."

Jin Chen chewed the lemon, nodded, seeing that Lin Mian didn't really want to engage with these things.

But there's no way around it.

This farm itself is very magical.

There will be time to gradually accept.

Lin Mian lowered his head to look, then asked curiously and complexly, "Not sour?"

"... Hiss."

Jin Chen, who hasn't been human for many years, suddenly spat it out, drinking two cups of honey water in a row.

"Sour," Jin Chen said, secretly sucking back the continuously secreting saliva.

Lin Mian smiled, took the two gold coins, extended his hand to Jin Chen, "Then welcome to Harvest Farm."

Jin Chen grasped his hand, fingertips touching, swaying in the sunlight streaming through the window, smiling even more brightly than Lin Mian.

Plan to sneak into wife's farm, succeeded!

——

For hiring a young, strong, and handsome helper without even paying wages, farm owner Lin Mian is very satisfied.

And decided to give a bit more subsidy in other aspects, such as food.

Although the farm is currently chaotic and a bit poor, fresh food is definitely not lacking.

To cater to this magical human's special taste, Lin Mian had previously asked Jin Chen about his preferences.

Jin Chen answered: "Anything edible can be eaten."

Before Lin Mian could relax, he added on his fingers: "But too spicy is no good, too sweet is also no good, I don't like bitter, I dislike the cilantro you humans use."

Lin Mian: "……"

While preparing lunch, there were inevitably some misgivings.

Coincidentally, the corn had ripened, and the new helper's first task was to go to the vegetable garden to pick the corn, each kernel plump and golden.

During the wait, Jin Chen couldn't help but gnaw on half of it raw.

Lin Mian stripped the sweet corn kernels, put them in a pot with water to boil, then transferred the cooked kernels and part of the broth to a blender and pureed them.

Jin Chen then scooped out another half bowl of the corn puree.

Lin Mian politely declined the new helper's offer to feed him, poured the corn puree back into the pot, added milk and butter, and stirred until uniform.

A sweet, fragrant aroma instantly filled the entire kitchen.

Finally, it was simmered over low heat, seasoned with salt and black pepper, a small half‑cap of the miraculous seed's dew was added, and cooked until the broth thickened, perfectly blending the corn's sweetness with the milk's richness.

Lin Mian set the corn soup aside on the counter, intending to prepare a few more stir‑fries, and gently reminded, "Jin Chen, you're about to get full."

We haven't even started the meal yet.

Jin Chen then sat back down, continued drinking lemon water, and took two ears of corn from the vegetable basket and tossed them into his space.

【Delicious!】

Ling Gun Gun exclaimed, 【Could you please give me a bit more corn puree? Thanks~】

Jin Chen glanced at Lin Mian's earnest back as she cooked, and turned down Zero Egg's request.

【Here's a suggestion.】 Jin Chen turned his back to bask in the sun; his black hair shone with a dark‑green sheen in the sunlight, and his emerald pupils became even more lucid.

He squinted from the sun and said, 【Let's sneak over to Jiang Jie's orchard tonight to eat.】

【Great idea!】 Ling Gun Gun agreed, turning into a little dough ball that nestled on Jin Chen's head as they basked in the sun together.

After the meal, it was time to arrange lodging for the new helper.

The farm had many rooms; aside from the storage warehouse and numerous workrooms, every livable room had excellent lighting, and the potted flowers outside the windows bloomed vibrantly.

Lin Mian therefore surmised that perhaps his parents had once run a lodging business here, but he currently lacked the energy for it.

Moreover, it was unclear what kind of people might come to live in the remote Hope Village.

Jin Chen requested to stay in the house nearest the main building—that is, the room closest to Lin Mian's quarters.

That wasn't an unreasonable request; Lin Mian brought over a fresh duvet cover and tidied the room, which filled with a sunny, fragrant scent, and Jin Chen liked it very much.