Shaking His Head

Chapter 12: Shaking His Head

Just as Zhao Hai had sat down, Green approached and bowed, saying, "Young Master, I have arranged the family matters. I will leave immediately."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Don't worry, rest assured. These things are in my hands, and nothing will happen. They can stay here for ten or even eight years without any issues. When you go, find a big merchant and establish a long-term collaboration with them. Also, remember that we need to massively breed Blue Eye Rabbits. We must work closely with them. If I'm correct, our impact on the Magic Radish market will cause the price to fall. We need to be prepared for that. Okay?"

Green nodded, and Zhao Hai motioned for him to take a seat nearby. He said, "Grandpa Green, please have a seat. Standing like this makes me uncomfortable. I have a lot to discuss with you. Blockhead, bring breakfast for Grandpa Green. Let him eat here today."

Blockhead glanced at Green, who nodded in agreement. Blockhead then turned and headed to the kitchen. Green sat down, and Zhao Hai didn't express any objection. He was well aware of Adam's previous actions, and he knew that without Green as the manager, Adam would have caused even more trouble. Now, he couldn't be jealous of Green's position.

Once Green was seated, Zhao Hai began speaking, "Grandpa Green, we know our current situation. Therefore, I want to emphasize the importance of staying low-key. We are in this place now, and if we attract the attention of those Great Nobles who can't stand us, we'll be finished. So this collaboration must remain unknown to them."

Green nodded, and Zhao Hai sighed, saying, "Although I don't know why those Great Nobles let us go to the frontier, I believe there must be something they fear in our hands. If they want to deal with us, they will pay a high price. But if they find out that we still have a chance to make a comeback, they won't hesitate to kill us. So we must stay low-key for now. I know it can be frustrating, but it's the only way we can keep Buda Family going until the day we can make a comeback."

Green's eyes reddened, and he stood up and bowed, saying, "Young Master, rest assured. I will handle this matter."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Grandpa Green, please sit down. And remember, Magic Radishes are just the first step. Later, I will try to see if I can transform the barren land outside into fertile soil for cultivation. But for that, we will need more manpower. So you must use various channels to purchase some slaves. It doesn't matter what race they are, as long as they have useful skills and expertise. We don't care about the common people's opinion here. But we have to be cautious."

Green nodded, realizing that Young Master had truly changed. In the past, Young Master would never have thought about these things. But now, this change was undoubtedly a good thing for Buda Family.

Blockhead soon brought Green's breakfast, which was a simple meal. Zhao Hai shook his head, turned to Green, and said, "Grandpa Green, after buying the Magic Radishes, you should buy some Blue Eye Rabbits, Long-tailed Chickens, and Scaleless Fish. The moat outside the castle is empty, and I think we can breed fish there. For now, our goal is not to make a lot of money but to sustain our lives. Don't worry about the quantity of Magic Radishes they want. We can provide as many as they need. But I believe that our impact on the Magic Radish market will cause losses for many people. When that happens, they will surely investigate. So no matter what, we must not let them trace us. Also, buy some books, especially ones related to plants from other continents. They will be very useful. These are the only things I can think of for now. The rest is up to you. Oh, and our current defense capacity is too weak. Keep an eye out and recruit slaves with combat skills. But take it step by step, and our first priority is to change our lives for the better."

Green listened attentively while eating his meal. He took note of Zhao Hai's words, understanding that each matter held relative importance, and these were the tasks he needed to fulfill as the manager.

After finishing his meal, Green had Blockhead clear the tableware from the kitchen. Then, he stood up and bowed to Zhao Hai, saying, "Young Master, I will go now. I may be gone for a few days. If there's anything, you can talk to Merine. Please take care of yourself. You are the hope of the Buda Family. If anything happens to you, it would be heartbreaking for me to witness the Old Master's passing."

Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "Grandpa Green, rest assured. I know what I need to do. I won't cause trouble like before. You should go early and return early. Just focus on completing the tasks. By the way, transporting the Magic Radishes outside will be a major issue. I suggest that once you've decided on the arrangements, I personally handle the deliveries. That way, we can avoid drawing unnecessary attention. What do you think?"

Green thought for a moment and said, "We can discuss this matter once I've made the arrangements. Young Master, rest assured. I will take care of everything."

Zhao Hai nodded, watching Green's departing figure. He then turned and walked back to his room. He knew that it would take time for others to adapt to his changes. With the family matters already handled by Green, and Merine and Meg taking care of the rest, there was no need for him to worry. He decided to visit the Farm in his room, where he had settled and started a new life.

However, Blockhead and Stonehead, those two stubborn fellows, followed him like specters, never leaving his side. They dutifully executed Green's orders, much to Zhao Hai's helplessness.

Zhao Hai didn't want to reveal too much about the secrets of the Spatial Farm to Green and the others. However, with Blockhead and Stonehead being so stubborn, it was difficult to prevent them from discovering it.

Entering his room, Zhao Hai turned to Blockhead and Stonehead, saying, "Blockhead, Stonehead, you should return to your rooms. I want to rest for a while. There's nothing for you to worry about in the castle."

But the two continued to shake their heads and didn't say a word. Zhao Hai said in annoyance, "I need to rest. Can't you just stand by the bedside? Standing outside the door is unnecessary!"

Still, they shook their heads.

"I am the Young Master. Both of you, leave me alone!"

Again, they shook their heads.

"Two Big Brothers, please, I beg you. Give me some space and show mercy. Just go out."

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Zhao Hai truly had no way to deal with the two of them. He said, "Blockhead, Stonehead, I know you were adopted by my father and are completely loyal to the Buda Family. But I need to go somewhere now, and that place is crucial for the future development of our family. It's best if you don't follow me. You must not follow me. So, if later on you suddenly can't find me, don't worry or call out for me. Do you understand?"

As soon as Zhao Hai finished speaking, the two brothers drew the swords they had behind their backs and pressed them against their own necks, as if they were ready to die if Zhao Hai didn't let them follow.

Zhao Hai rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. It was difficult to deal with such stubborn people. But he knew that Blockhead and Stonehead were loyal to the Buda Family and wouldn't hesitate to die for it. He couldn't let them die.

But bringing them into the Space meant revealing its secret, something Zhao Hai wasn't ready for.

However, there were still many things he didn't fully understand about the Space, such as the growth of the radishes he had planted before sunrise. The sun was now shining brightly, and he wanted to see how they had grown. He also needed to harvest them, as they represented money. Most importantly, he wanted to see if the Space's water and soil could be used outside. If they could transform the barren Black Soil into fertile farmland, it would be exactly what he needed.

Zhao Hai was lost in his thoughts. Blockhead and Stonehead continued to hold their swords, their determined gazes fixed on him, as if fearing that he would disappear.

After a while, Zhao Hai snapped out of his thoughts and looked at them, smiling wryly. "Well, if you really want to follow, then fine. But whatever you see today, you must keep it an absolute secret. You can tell only Grandpa Green, Merine, and Meg. Other than them, no one should know. Don't even mention it in your dreams."

The two nodded, but they didn't put down their swords.