A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 482: Repeated Rejection
"Geology research courses are also an essential part of my extended teaching courses during the summer camp. With such a well-developed, ready-made mine so close by, I naturally wouldn't waste its value.

But rest assured, Mr. Lyon, we're only using the mine as an outdoor classroom for our courses. We won't be destroying or exploiting the mineral resources within. Even if we need to demonstrate mining, we'll notify you in advance and hand over the mined minerals to you."

Olivia immediately explained her plans for the mine.

"The security of this mine is not very high." Leon reminded.

"I understand, so I will ask people to improve the environment inside the mine. If I remember correctly, there are relevant clauses added in the contract." Olivia replied.

"I haven't noticed that." Lyon was a little embarrassed at the moment. After all, he just glanced at the contract. There were too many regulations and contents. His head hurt. Moreover, with Lewis helping to review it, Lyon still trusted him.

"This is a good thing. After all, the renovated mine will be safer and more spacious. Even if the site is not leased in the future, it will be much more convenient for you to mine again. Don't worry." Lewis added.

"I see." Lyon nodded, but did not continue to discuss this issue. After all, there was already a result and the contract was signed. It didn't seem to be any bad thing for him for the time being, so there was no point in discussing it.

On the contrary, Leon had some new ideas about Olivia's interest in this almost exhausted mine.

"I heard you seem interested in recruiting staff for the summer camp in Pelican Town. I have a suggestion, and I wonder if Ms. Olivia is interested."

"Mr. Leon, please tell me first." Olivia did not agree directly. After all, she also had to consider whether what Leon said was reasonable. She and Leon were just partners, and she would not ruin her project plan in order to curry favor with Leon.

"After I took over the mine, most of the miners left Stardew Valley to find other jobs. Only two local miners remained. They didn't plan to leave and decided to stay and help me. My original plan was to have them help me continue mining, but now that you've leased this area and the mine, I have another idea.

Why not hire these two miners as instructors for your geology course and have them accompany the students down into the mines? They're both professional miners, familiar with the internal structure of mines, and have extensive experience in mining and identifying mineral types. Their character is also reliable. With them joining us, perhaps this course will be easier and safer."

"This is indeed a good idea."

Olivia's eyes lit up when she heard that. She had originally intended to assign emergency personnel and professional miners to this course. After all, geological research courses require the participation of other adults in addition to teachers. Underground mines are no safer than open ground, so it is naturally not possible for a teacher to lead a group of students to move freely.

Leon's proposal coincided with her idea for the course, so Olivia made the decision immediately. "I agree to hire these two local miners and provide them with adequate wages and respect."

"Don't worry, this is just a suggestion. Whether these two people meet your recruitment criteria or not will require an interview before we can decide. I'm just suggesting it."

Leon shook his head and added to Olivia that although he intended to help Joe and Jimmy find a new job, he could not cause trouble to others for the sake of convenience. If the two's professional qualities and personal abilities did not meet Olivia's requirements, then he would also prepare other arrangements for them.

"That's not bad either. Thank you Mr. Lyon for your understanding."

When Olivia heard what Leon said, she looked at him with approval. After all, this was just a small matter that went with the flow. However, Leon's attitude made Olivia see Leon's sense of responsibility and upright style of doing things. She immediately felt that she had met a good partner.

A person's character can be seen from some small things. Obviously, Olivia is still very optimistic about Leon's character. This unexpected discovery also made Olivia look at the young man standing at the edge of the tent, with helplessness on her face.

At the same age, his son was still blindly following orders and had no opinions of his own.

"Isn't Mr. Leon's farm short of people? I just moved to Stardew Valley, and my son came here with me to settle down. I want to find a job for him." Thinking of this, Olivia couldn't help but ask Leon.

"I'm a private farm and have no plans to recruit employees." Leon declined the offer. He could handle the farm alone for now. Even if he couldn't, Abigail should be the one to help. It wouldn't look good to have a young man come.

Moreover, there are quite a few secrets in the farm, and Leon doesn't want to give strangers the chance to find out.

"If Ms. Olivia has any needs in this regard, I can help. As for farm life, don't worry about it." Lewis also echoed at this moment.

"That's a shame. I think Mr. Lyon is an outstanding young man. I also wanted to let Victor learn from you."

Leon and Lewis’s meanings were very clear. While Olivia felt regretful, she did not force it.

Lyon didn't respond, and Lewis added: "I think it would be more meaningful for him to participate in this summer camp."

"Have you ever considered finding another buyer for the farm's output, Mr. Leon?" Olivia skipped the topic and continued to ask Leon.

"No." Leon shook his head and replied, "My farm's output is not very high. This amount of food cannot provide a stable supply for your summer camp. Just leave it to the Far Travel Chamber of Commerce."

"Yes, and it was really delivered to Ms. Olivia. I'm sure Ms. Olivia wouldn't dare to accept it all." After hearing someone say the four words "Far Travel Chamber of Commerce", the representative of the Far Travel Chamber of Commerce who had been watching the excitement on the sidelines immediately looked over and added to Olivia.

"Why?" Olivia was a little surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect that the representative of the Far Travel Chamber of Commerce would actually speak for Leon.

"Because Mr. Lyon's products include a large proportion of high-quality crops, and the market demand already exceeds the supply, if Ms. Olivia joins, she will probably be targeted by the bigwigs." The representative of the Far Travel Chamber of Commerce replied.

At the same time, after saying this, he no longer paid attention to Olivia, but extended his hand to greet Leon and said, "Gail, the representative of the Far Travel Chamber of Commerce's investment department for this project. I'm glad to finally meet you, Mr. Leon."

"Your Far Traveling Chamber of Commerce never misses an opportunity to make money." Lyon joked to Gale with a smile and shook hands with Gale.

"These are all small projects. If Mr. Leon needs investment one day, you can contact me directly. I will definitely take the largest shares besides yours. I will only provide the funds and sales methods, and will never interfere with any of your decisions."

Gale said with a smile, and handed over another business card, which was as simple as always. It didn't seem to be a commonly used business card, but a personal business card.

(End of this chapter)