Chapter 597: Chapter 597: Seed Sale Begins
Nian Shutong finished speaking, a bit apprehensive, expecting to be scolded or criticized. She wasn’t overly concerned but still, she did not like it.
“That’s it? Nothing more?”
“Boss, have you finished speaking? Is this the big issue you were talking about?”
“How is this a big deal? I wouldn’t dare keep the seeds even if you asked me to! I don’t know how!”
“Right, I absolutely don’t trust my own seeds; I feel safer buying from the boss.”
“Why bother, indeed. It’s much more convenient to buy.”
“Exactly! Boss, you are overthinking it. When it comes to seeds, we can’t thank you enough for being willing to sell them to us.”
“That’s right, you have given us, the common folk, the chance to eat the food that was once exclusive to the upper class.”
“It’s true, the first time I tasted white rice was from your store, Boss.”
“Boss, you have no idea how much I want to thank you.”
“Thank you for your generosity, thank you for your broad-mindedness.”
“Thank you.”
The comments section was unexpectedly harmonious; nobody cared about buying seeds. Far from it, everyone started to creatively express their gratitude to the boss.
This shift brought a comfortable smile to Nian Shutong’s face; she thought the netizens were a bit adorable for the first time.
“You don’t have to thank me, I’m just doing what I’ve always wanted to do. Besides, the seeds aren’t being given away for free; it’s a fair trade.”
Nian Shutong did not take everyone’s thanks for granted. After waiting a while, she waved to the livestream audience and said goodbye.
“Please be rational when purchasing seeds, don’t be greedy.”
“Lastly, I wish you all a wonderful day, goodbye.”
After ending the livestream, Nian Shutong called out to Xiao Si: Start!
“Ai! Starting now!”
Xiao Si took full control of the store’s new product channel and uploaded the assortment of seeds to the store’s shelves. Each type of seed had a picture of what it looks like when mature, accompanied by a recipe that everyone was familiar with.
Nian Shutong thought that while people might not remember what the seeds look like, they would certainly remember a dish they’ve eaten.
After all, the fundamental reason for purchasing seeds was the desire for that particular dish.
“Di-di-di-di——”
Nian Shutong’s Light Computer rang. Without looking, she answered the call.
“Hello?”
“It’s me. I had extra training today and got back late.”
It was a call from Fu Yunhe.
At that moment, Fu Yunhe was covered in mud and water, his handsome face unrecognizable, but he made sure to call Nian Shutong as soon as he finished training.
“Oh, okay. I’m really busy right now. I opened up the seed sales today and am in the middle of shipping.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Yunhe immediately responded, “I’ll log onto the Star Network and help you manage the store.”
“Xiao Si is handling it, and it’s okay for now. You don’t need to come on. Go to the Star Network and manage the comments, check the follow-up for today, and make sure the Chi Family’s buzz doesn’t drop.”
“Alright, I’m on it.”
Fu Yunhe barely finished speaking when the call was cut off, as Nian Shutong was truly swamped.
With ten billion in traffic tonight, even if not everyone bought, more than half certainly did.
Xiao Si was continuously managing the store’s backend; if it weren’t for the solid system Fu Yunhe developed, it would have crashed by now.
Nian Shutong kept on, tirelessly handling seeds, Ha Ha by her side carrying them, bag after bag, seemingly endless.
Everyone else on Blue Star seemed to join in, beginning to package seeds.
Because everyone’s orders had different weights and varieties, shipping was quite a hassle.
Without hesitation, Nian Shutong purchased fifty Black Hole Transmitters for shipping, knowing these few days would be the peak of seed sales before it tapered off.
So, she kept at it with all her might!
On the other side, after a quick wash, Fu Yunhe turned on his Light Computer and checked the traffic for Little River Live.
“So many? It’s going to be crazy busy.”
He couldn’t go back to help, so he did what he was best at: controlling the Star Network’s comments.
When he logged onto the Star Network, he discovered that the internet today was unusually harmonious.
He browsed through the comments about Little River Live’s seed sales, where everyone expressed thanks and gratitude.
As for the issue of the seeds not being usable for second generation planting and needing to be repurchased, everyone was very accepting.
Fu Yunhe thought about it and understood the public’s mindset.
People who had never planted anything, perhaps even considering the act of planting as something mystical and out of reach due to the Chi Family’s actions, now saw planting made ordinary by Nian Shutong, accessible to everyone.
From having nothing to having something, why fuss about buying seeds?
In their view, it was quite normal.
Perhaps the only ones who really cared about the non-propagable nature of the seeds were the Chi Family, but with their rapid fall from grace, this dissenting voice had vanished.
Even other families, who might have wanted to comment, held back out of respect for Little River Live and the example set by the fallen Chi Family.
The general public might see the Chi Family’s downfall as a coincidence, but these families saw more, saw further.
They were sure Little River Live had a hand in it; they just didn’t know the specifics.
But that knowledge was enough, given they weren’t as powerful as the Chi Family.
The situation on the Star Network was: Little River Live is selling seeds! Go buy seeds now! We are on our way to food independence!
The atmosphere was one of joy and excitement.
After Fu Yunhe had checked around and found no issues, he started dealing with maintaining the Chi Family’s buzz.
A few simple operations ensured their buzz wouldn’t drop.
The Chi Family’s legal case was being expedited, but sorting out such a case wouldn’t be a matter of days.
It could take as little as ten days or as long as several months, depending on the Royal Family’s resolve.
What he needed to do was to reinforce the buzz, ensuring the issue wouldn’t simply fade away. Public opinion sometimes held great power.
Meanwhile, Nian Shutong was working overtime to dispatch parcels, a process that continued until the afternoon of the next day.
During the day, everyone who wasn’t needed in the fields or factories was involved in shipping.
Even the children, after finishing their morning studies and exercises, joined in.
In Elder Hua’s words: This is practical experience.
That afternoon, Rubble finally came out with two brand-new logistics production lines.
It was these production lines that greatly relieved some of the workload.
“Rubble, your task is to produce several more of these production lines,” Nian Shutong said, looking at the autonomous assembly line that weighed and packaged orders, pride gleaming in her eyes.
Her Rubble was truly remarkable!