A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 279 Daily News
"Hi, Leon, Happy Easter." As soon as Leon ran near the small garden, he heard someone calling him.

Following the sound, Leon noticed Penny and Maru huddled together, and in front of them were Vincent and Jas playing a game of chase.

"Happy Easter, Penny, Maru." Leon waved and greeted the two, then naturally approached them and asked, "Have you been to Guts's to try his egg dishes?"

"I've eaten and I'm not hungry now." Penny replied, shaking her head.

"I'm not hungry either. My father prepared a nutritious and balanced breakfast for me early in the morning so that I can perform well in the Easter egg treasure hunt today." Maru answered with a smile and asked Leon at the same time.

“Leon, I thought you wouldn’t arrive until the game started, why are you here so early?”

"Thanks to you, with the water pump, the time spent on watering is greatly shortened." Leon understood what Maru meant. She thought she might show up after she finished her work on the farm.

If there were no water pump, it would take Lyon more than an hour just to water the trees. Adding the extra time to feed the chickens and visit the caves, he would probably have to arrive at the square at least after nine o'clock, instead of so early now.

"I'm glad I could help you." Maru said with a smile.

"Penny, did you participate in the Easter egg treasure hunt?" Seeing that Penny was just listening and looked like she wanted to join the conversation but didn't know how, Leon turned the topic to Penny.

Upon hearing this, Penny shook her head and replied awkwardly, "I won't participate. I'm not very good at sports."

"She's worried that she'll lose if she competes with her students." Maru added with a chuckle.

"Actually, I'm afraid too."

Upon hearing this, Penny blushed and lowered her head, while Leon sighed at the right time.

"After all, losing to a child is really embarrassing. I can understand Penny's concerns."

"Leon." Penny raised her head and looked at Leon with emotion. She just called out Leon's name, but didn't know what to say to express her emotions.

Maru took Penny's hand and patted it, easing the somewhat strange atmosphere. "It's okay," he said. "Leon and I will work hard together, including yours. Penny, you just need to comfort Vincent and Jas after the game."

"Sister Malu, you may not win." Vincent, who was chasing each other and playing, stopped and protested to Malu.

"Yes, we are very powerful." Jas also echoed from the side, but because Leon was here, she hid half of her body behind Vincent and was a little shy.

"Then you better do your best." Lyon smiled and encouraged the two children, then ran away.

Because he noticed Haley coming to kill him.

After passing the increasingly crowded square, Leon saw Willy sitting on a chair near the Stardrop Salon.

When Leon saw Willy, he also noticed that Willy's hands were stained with some colorful colors, which looked very similar to the colors on Easter eggs.

So Leon came directly to Willy and sat down and said, “Willie, what were you doing just now?”

"I'm going to change the hiding place of the Easter eggs."

Willy had no intention of hiding anything, and answered Leon's question directly, and joked: "Then the location of the Easter eggs that you wrote down in advance last night will be meaningless." "Lewis's back-up plan?" Leon complained speechlessly.

"Hahaha, after all, it has been held so many times. We all know what tricks you can play. The Easter eggs dropped last night were just a decoy. In fact, the real Easter eggs were dropped starting on the morning of the festival." Willy said with a smirk.

"After all, if this event loses its suspense, it would be meaningless, right?"

"Could it be that someone else is opening a betting market outside?" Lyon couldn't help but think of this question when he heard this.

"You're overthinking it. It's just an event to celebrate Easter. There aren't that many twists and turns. We're doing this just to give everyone a chance to compete for the winner."

"And Leon, don't forget that besides you local contestants, tourists are also participants. You are familiar with the environment, and if you know the location of the Easter eggs in advance, it would be unfair to the tourists who come here for fun."

"Wouldn't it be a shame if they didn't find any Easter eggs? Even though it's a festival, attracting tourists is one of the goals of this celebration."

Willy patiently explained to Leon.

“I see.” After hearing Willy’s explanation, Leon instantly understood Lewis’s arrangements and ideas.

This also puts Lewis in a difficult position. While everyone is enjoying the festive atmosphere, he, as the mayor, also has to consider the benefits that this festival can bring to Pelican Town. No wonder Leon hasn't seen Lewis in the square until now. He must be very busy now.

"Although this is Lewis's arrangement, I still really want you to win this event, so do you want me to tell you the hiding place of the Easter egg in advance?" Willy suddenly suggested while looking at Leon who was sitting next to him.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I won't listen to the intelligence." Lyon shook his head when he heard that.

"This is an entertainment activity, so let's just come with a playful attitude."

"Okay, then I'll go get some food from Gus's place, and you can continue to wander around. Almost everyone in town will show up for this festival, but don't forget to expand your social circle while having fun." Willy didn't force it. After chatting with Leon for a few words, he left.

As soon as Willy left, the empty stool was occupied by Haley.

Looking at the beads of sweat on Haili's forehead and the camera in her hand, Leon smiled and said, "Do you want to take a photo together?"

"You guy, why did you run away like that? Do you know I have been chasing you for a long time?" Haley rolled her eyes at Leon in annoyance. He sat on the chair, breathing slightly, and his chest rising and falling made Leon look sideways.

"Because I don't want to take a photo with that faceless rabbit statue." Leon answered confidently.

"You could have told me," Haley complained.

"Did you listen to what I said? If you had listened to me, would I have been able to run away?" Lyon complained.

"Uh..." Hailey was a little speechless. After hesitating for a long time, she finally said, "Can't you run slower? Do you know how embarrassing it would be for me to be standing there alone with the camera if you ran? At least wait for me to leave together."

"That's why I'm waiting for you here, and I've even found a place to rest." Leon explained to Haley with a smile, without revealing the fact that he was chatting with Willy and forgot to avoid Haley.

　Thanks to book friend 20240608222418004 for the 222 starting coins reward. The boss is very generous. This amount is the first time I have seen it. Is this boss really encouraging me? I am afraid.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)