Chapter 598: Chapter 598: The Verdict is Coming
Nian Shutong’s praise brought a visible smile to Rubble’s face.
"Ms. Nian Shutong, Rubble is off to work now."
With a cheerful mood, Rubble left to continue working overtime on other production lines.
On Nian Shutong’s side, a new group of workers finally took over so others could rest before the next shift.
A huge quantity of seeds was sent from Blue Star to various destinations, and the quickest people received their purchased seeds by later that same evening.
Many continuously started posting about the seeds on Star Network and recorded numerous planting videos.
Some livestreamers even specialized in broadcasting the progress of the seeds’ growth, gradually creating a category of its own.
Nian Shutong posted a notice in the small shop’s bulletin board, informing seed buyers not to worry about delays in shipment due to the large volume.
Everyone expressed understanding, with a hundred billion in popularity, even a tenth of that is a billion people buying seeds, not to mention there were definitely more than a billion.
Most people simply bought a variety of vegetable seeds and sowed them in a box of soil, convenient for individual consumption.
Previously, affording even a little bit of vegetables was beyond most people’s spending ability.
Yet now, Little River Live had turned this into a situation where everyone could easily grow and eat vegetables, a significant change.
Many families or visionary individuals filled out applications at the small shop, preparing large plots of land for extensive cultivation.
This wave of seed enthusiasm stirred up by Little River Live would surely enrich a segment of the population.
There was no need to fix prices as high as the Chi Family did, but with the scale of cultivation not yet widely expanded, it was definitely a prime time to make money.
Not only these individuals were happy, but restaurant owners also rejoiced over the change in cultivation methods.
Previously, aside from those under the Chi Family, most restaurants were controlled by the Chi Family due to their supply channels.
However, the Chi Family’s prices were certainly not cheap; although their items were priced high, they had to consider their customers’ spending power, so their profit margins weren’t substantial.
But now, with the seeds from Little River Live, they could grow their own produce or even if not, the future vegetable and grain market prices would decrease.
With reduced prices, the number of diners at restaurants would increase, costs would drop, and although meal prices would also decrease, overall, they would earn more.
All in all, the release and sale of seeds by Little River Live were universally acclaimed for benefiting the public.
Nian Shutong had been busy distributing seeds, and half a month flew by quickly.
Thanks to the inventions by Rubble, the subsequent deliveries were sped up and required fewer workers.
Blue Star had seventy-two Black Hole Transmitters perfectly synchronized with Rubble’s seventy-two delivery assembly lines.
Half a month later, Nian Shutong was busy in the silk factory.
Color matching, bleaching, dyeing fabric.
The entire silk factory was vibrant and dreamlike, with dozens of meters of fabric stretching out in the air and dancing in the wind.
Some had an arc shape, let the wind ripple and flutter through twists and turns; others were like waterfalls in the sky, cascading straight down, interwoven with multiple colors.
When Xia Tian walked in from outside, he was instantly mesmerized, marveling at how beautiful fabric could be.
He paused to admire for a moment, still mindful of other matters, so he weaved through the array of fabrics to find Nian Shutong, who was rolling up her sleeves and dyeing fabric.
"Sister Nian, I’ve come to find you."
At some point, Xia Tian had changed his address, starting to call Nian Shutong ’Sister Nian.’
Nian Shutong didn’t even look up, casually saying, "Don’t worry, the fabric you reserved will be set aside for you."
Xia Tian happened to see these fabrics and immediately reserved three colors from Nian Shutong, intending them as gifts.
But after agreeing, Nian Shutong somewhat regretted it because Xia Tian, like a foreman, would come by from time to time asking, "Is it ready? Is it done?"
Such frequent inquiries made the busy Nian Shutong somewhat irritable, so she assigned Xia Tian a task: sparring.
Every day, he would spar with eight Fierce Beasts, ostensibly to train his reflexes.
"Ah? No! I’m not here for the fabric." Xia Tian rubbed his head and muttered softly, "I don’t dare to come anymore."
Xia Tian felt that the bruises on his body hadn’t healed yet.
Mainly because as soon as an old injury healed, a new one would immediately appear, but he had to admit that the training was really useful, much more effective than when he used to fight and simply throw money at buying Laser Guns.
Nian Shutong still said nothing, knowing Xia Tian would keep talking anyway.
Xia Tian didn’t dare dawdle any longer; otherwise, he didn’t know when this sparring would end.
"Sister Nian, I’ve come to bring you a message. The Chi Family’s trial result will be out the day after tomorrow, and then they’ll officially start auctioning their assets."
Xia Tian’s words finally made Nian Shutong, who had been head down dyeing fabrics, stop.
She handed her work to a person beside her and carefully instructed, "Any questions?"
"Boss can rest assured, I understand."
"Good, then get started."
Nian Shutong washed her hands and walked over to Xia Tian, asking, "Is there any restriction on the auction assets?"
"No!" Xia Tian shook his head and continued, "Even if there were restrictions, they wouldn’t apply to Sister Nian. You can go with ease and even pick first."
Nian Shutong, watching Xia Tian who was completely uninhibited about revealing confidential information, smiled slightly; this kid really didn’t care about hiding his identity.
"I understand, I will go."
After finishing speaking, Nian Shutong was ready to go check the other dyeing vats, but Xia Tian hadn’t left yet.
"Do you need anything else?"
"Uh..." Xia Tian awkwardly chuckled and said, "Sister Nian, can I go with you?"
"My home is over there; I haven’t been back in two years."
Understanding him as Xia Tian gazed out towards the fabrics, Nian Shutong got it.
"We leave early tomorrow morning; the fabric will be prepared for you."
"Ah! Thank you, Sister Nian!"
Ecstatic, Xia Tian dashed off, not daring to waste another word in front of Nian Shutong.
Nian Shutong nodded with a smile; it seemed the sparring was quite effective.
She turned back to her work, not only preparing fabrics for Xia Tian but also taking a batch with her to an event filled with wealthy individuals, an opportunity she couldn’t miss.
Thinking of something, Nian Shutong first arranged for the silk factory workers to get started working; after making arrangements, she took two pieces of fabric and quickly left for the small wooden house, shutting the door behind her.
At noon, Lin Mu, who came to call Nian Shutong for lunch, seeing the tightly closed doors and windows, understood that Nian Shutong was busy with something she preferred not to be disturbed with, so she quietly came and quietly left.
Back in the dining hall, Lin Mu told Master Fan, "Just save her meal; if she doesn’t come out, let’s not disturb her."
"Alright, understood."