A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

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"Really? I don't believe it." Reimu Hakurei replied indifferently, playing with her fingers and no longer looking at Natsumi.

Seeing this, Xia Xun gritted her teeth.

Damn it, what does this shrine maiden mean? All she did was glance at Miyo a couple of times, why is she being so sarcastic?

Oh well, I'm in the wrong anyway, so I'll let her have her way this time.

Before long, their dinner was ready.

Miyo Okunoda walked over with a light step, carrying a plate in one hand.

"Tonight's recommendation—river seafood tofu hot pot, please enjoy!"

The milky white broth simmered gently in the pot, with fresh fish slices floating in it, and tofu cubes soaked in the broth exuding a rich aroma.

"It smells so good!"

Xia Xun and Hakurei Reimu praised in unison, and this heartfelt praise brought a look of joy and pride to Okunoda Miyo's face.

It's truly a joyful thing to have someone appreciate the food you've prepared with all your heart.

Xia Xun and Hakurei Reimu eagerly picked up their bowls and chopsticks, took a bite, and enjoyed the warm and delicious taste. Xia Xun looked up with satisfaction at Okunoda Miyo and Hakurei Reimu.

He was about to talk to the two about the cherry blossom festival the day after tomorrow, since it was his first time participating in such an event and he didn't know what to prepare, when he noticed that Okunoda Miyo seemed a little distracted, her gaze occasionally drifting to other corners of the store.

"What's wrong, Meixiao?" Xia Xun asked with concern.

"Ah, it's nothing." Okunoda Miyo came back to her senses and smiled apologetically at Natsumi. "It's just that I didn't see Mr. Kogawa and Mr. Hattori today. Usually, they would already be dining at the restaurant by this time."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun guessed that the two regular customers of Ni Tun Ting probably had something to do and couldn't come today.

"Perhaps she was held up by something," he casually comforted her, then glanced at Reimu Hakurei across from him, who was engrossed in preparing her food, and asked, "By the way, Reimu, what does Miyo need to prepare for the cherry blossom festival the day after tomorrow?"

Speaking of the festival, Xia Xun suddenly remembered a question. He looked at Reimu Hakurei and said, "Speaking of Reimu, didn't you almost run out of money for food before? What will you do about the festival expenses?"

"Gudong-"

Reimu swallowed the tofu in her mouth and looked at Natsumi with a puzzled expression: "Why do I have to pay for the festival?"

"The festival is where I provide the venue, and everyone brings their own prepared food to gather together for a feast."

Xia Xun understood immediately; this was a large picnic party.

Okunoda Miyo was also taken aback upon hearing this. Having never attended a banquet before, she hadn't expected the Hakurei Shrine's festival to be in this format.

She had been secretly looking forward to it for a long time, imagining herself and Xia Xun strolling through the festival, catching goldfish, and watching fireworks together.

"Then what did you mean when you said earlier that you wanted Meixiao to help prepare for the banquet?" Xia Xun pressed.

“Of course, we’ll have Miyoi set up a stall at Hakurei Shrine as the representative of Minatotei and cook some delicious food,” Hakurei Reimu said matter-of-factly, her face immediately showing anticipation. “There will also be other youkai setting up stalls at the banquet, and many people will bring their own specialties.”

"Hehehe, every banquet is a rare opportunity for me to feast on all kinds of delicious food!"

Hearing Reimu Hakurei's description, Natsumi and Miyo Okunoda both breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the festival sounds like it's going to be more lively than I imagined, and it's not just a simple outdoor picnic.

However, after hearing Hakurei Reimu's more detailed description, Okunoda Miyo's expression became serious.

It turns out that the Hakurei Shrine Maiden's invitation was not just to help with cooking, but to set up a stall on behalf of the Minamoto-tei at the festival.

So, for the sake of her beloved Minato-tei, for the honor of the signboard lady, and for the festival she was participating in for the first time in her life, she had to do her best!

With a fighting spirit ignited in her eyes, Okunoda Miyo slammed her hand on the table in front of Natsuki, startling him.

Xia Xun looked up blankly and met Okunoda Miyo's energetic gaze.

"Natsumi, please!" Miyo Okunoda said firmly, "Prepare fifty silver star quality fish for me, and high-quality vegetables would be even better!"

"This time, I'm determined to make the Minamoto-tei booth the most dazzling and popular place at the entire festival!"

"Oh, oh! No problem!" Xia Xun nodded quickly in agreement.

As expected of the signboard girl of Nitun Pavilion, she deeply understands that festivals are the perfect opportunity to make a name for herself and attract customers.

Since Miyo is so motivated, I certainly can't hold her back.

"Great! I'll go fishing and gather ingredients first thing the day after tomorrow!" Xia Xun was also fired up.

Chapter Sixty-Nine: The Male Mother-in-Law's Big Spender

【Spring 3.9】

Fishing income: +5082 coins

At dawn, the crisp, melodious clinking of gold coins woke Xia Xun like an alarm clock. He sprang out of bed with a leap, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement.

"Hehe, I've finally waited for this day!"

He hummed a tune that was out of tune as he quickly washed up and changed.

After nine days of hibernation, accumulating funds and cultivating wasteland, the moment to unleash our full potential has finally arrived—the Gensokyo Domination Plan officially begins today!

"Let's go!"

boom!

Xia Xun suddenly flung open the door, only to bump right into Hakurei Reimu, who was about to knock.

The girl's soft touch came, but at this moment, he was filled with burning fighting spirit and had no time to linger.

"Huh? What are you doing..."

Before Boli could finish her sleep-talking, Xia Xun grabbed her wrist.

"Time is precious, no need for further words! Let's go—!"

With one hand grabbing the bewildered shrine maiden and the other lifting the wooden box, Xia Xun charged out like a wild horse.

At that moment, only two words remained in his mind: Seed! Seed! Seed!

The two ran wildly, passing through the misty temple houses, past the solemn and serene dragon statue, past the old-fashioned Hieda family mansion, bursting out of the east gate of the Human Village, and rushing along the path straight to Kourindo, located at the entrance of the Magic Forest.

Boom boom boom!

Just as the sun rose over the hilltop, Xia Xun pounded on the tightly closed wooden door of Xianglin Hall, making a deafening noise.

"Mr. Morichika—! Get up—! A big order has arrived—!"

Amid the shouting, the second-floor window creaked open.

Morichika Rinnosuke adjusted his glasses and looked down sleepily.

Upon hearing the commotion, Xia Xun immediately put on a bright smile and waved vigorously upstairs.

"Xia Xun, and Ling Meng?"

Morichika Rinnosuke looked down at the strange couple downstairs, and especially when he saw that the usually lazy Hakurei Shrine Maiden had actually appeared at his doorstep so early in the morning, he couldn't help but rub his eyes.

Did the sun rise in the west today? Or has some terrible anomaly occurred in Gensokyo again?

He shook his head to clear his mind, called downstairs "Wait a moment," and then turned and went back to his room to change.

About fifteen minutes later, the main door of Xianglin Hall slowly opened.

Morichika Rinnosuke straightened his shirt cuffs and came out, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression:

"What brings you all here so early in the morning? Could it be that another troublesome monster has appeared? Reimu, are you here to buy some talismans?"

“No.” Reimu Hakurei crossed her arms and struck a cool pose. “I’m just a bodyguard now.”

"Huh?" Morichika Rinnosuke was stunned for a moment. For a instant, he wondered if the Hakurei Shrine Maiden he had watched grow up was sick.

"Me, me, me—!" Xia Xun eagerly raised her hand. "Mr. Mori, I'm here to buy seeds!"

Morichika Rinnosuke turned to look at Natsumi, who was clearly in a state of excitement, and for a moment he seemed to see another Marisa Kirisame.

Based on his years of experience dealing with overactive problem children, he wisely chose to go along with what the other person was saying.

"You're buying seeds, right? Okay, come in first."

He stepped aside and opened the door, letting the two people into the store.

Reimu Hakurei walked confidently to the shelves, pulled out a bag of snacks, tore it open, and then went behind the counter to find her personal teacup. She slowly brewed tea, looking as if she had returned to her own territory.

Xia Xun had a clear goal and rushed straight towards the warehouse, his face full of eagerness.

Seeing this, Morichika Rinnosuke couldn't help but sigh and rub his forehead.

I used to think Natsumi was fairly steady, but now it seems... people who can get along with Marisa and Reimu are all pretty much the same at heart.

He shook his head and quickened his pace to catch up with Xia Xun.

As for Reimu Hakurei? Ah, he's already out of options.

The two quickly arrived at the warehouse.

As soon as Morichika Rinnosuke pushed open the door, he saw Natsumi already standing in front of the seed shelf, her eyes shining as she scanned the various packages.

"Xia Xun, how much are you planning to buy this time?" Morichi Rinnosuke asked curiously. "Didn't you just buy a batch a couple of days ago? Did you open up new land again?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Xun's lips curled into a smug smile, and he turned around and laughed:

"Yesterday afternoon, I cleared the remaining fourteen acres of wasteland in one go! I came here to buy enough seeds for sowing!"

Morichika Rinnosuke adjusted his glasses, a look of realization crossing his face, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"I see. Well then, I wish you a bountiful harvest. What kinds do you need this time? And how much?"

It was only then that Xia Xun suddenly remembered that the catch had not yet been sold.

"By the way, Mr. Mori, I have some fish here, would you like to buy them?" He held up the wooden box in his hand.

Morichika Rinnosuke glanced at the wooden box and nodded: "Take it."

The wooden box he bought from Xia Xun last time, despite his repeated studies, still couldn't unlock its storage properties and remains just an ordinary wooden box.

When I used my abilities to see it, its official name was indeed a storage box.

Since they were going to trade their catch, the two went back to the shop to take inventory.

Final count: A total of 41 fish were caught, including 17 of ordinary quality and 22 of silver-star quality, which were sold for a total of 3255 coins.

[Money: 23065 coins → 26320 coins]

With their last earnings before planting, Natsumi and Moriji Rinnosuke returned to the warehouse.

Based on estimates, the 14.5 mu of land would require approximately 9650 seed samples. After some discussion, Xia Xun drafted a preliminary purchase list:

Potatoes: 5000 servings

Soybeans: 1200 servings

Peanuts: 1000 servings

Red sweet potatoes: 800 servings

Cauliflower: 400 servings

mung beans: 400 servings

Cucumber: 300 servings

Lettuce: 300 servings

Garlic: 300 servings

Morichika Rinnosuke calculates prices by category:

Potatoes: 3 coins per serving, 5000 servings total 15000 coins

Soybeans: 3 coins/serving, 1200 servings total 3600 coins