Chapter 350: Who Exactly Are You?
Seeing how composed Yu Luo remained, a hint of admiration flickered in Chi Jincheng’s eyes.
“At such a young age, to already have such foresight—that is indeed commendable. Where are you headed? I happen to have nothing to do, so why don’t I accompany you for a stroll?”
Stroll? With Chi Jincheng?
Yu Luo resisted the urge to refuse immediately.
He had just helped her, so rejecting him outright would seem too ungrateful.
“Ah… I’m heading to the fields. It’s a mess over there, so I think… perhaps it’s best if you don’t go. I can use my light footwork to get there quickly.”
“Oh? Could it be that Yu Luo dislikes my company?”
His gaze, brimming with gentle amusement, locked onto her.
Faced with such an expression, Yu Luo felt even more compelled to maintain distance.
But since he had already phrased it this way, she couldn’t find a valid reason to reject him.
“Young Master Chi, you must be joking. Let’s go together, then.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she tapped her toes against the ground and shot forward toward the construction site of the greenhouses.
Chi Jincheng watched her graceful retreating figure, his lips curving into an even deeper smile.
What an interesting woman.
A pity that she escaped from his grasp last time.
Otherwise, perhaps by now, they wouldn’t be so distant.
Upon reaching the greenhouse construction site, countless unfamiliar structures stretched across the land.
Chi Jincheng’s curiosity flared once more.
“These…”
“They are winter greenhouses, built to grow vegetables. The winters in this barren land are long. With so many people now living in Luo City, relying solely on grains and meat to survive through the season will take a toll on their bodies. My mother is a doctor—she understands how a balanced diet impacts health. That’s why I decided that before the heavy snow arrives, I’d construct these greenhouses for winter crops.”
“Miss!”
A voice called out.
Having finished overseeing the tournament grounds, Chen Yu had now arrived at the greenhouse site, acting as a supervisor.
Currently, several kilns had been expanded, producing a steady supply of bricks.
Some were transported into the city, while the rest were sent here to ensure that before the snowfall, the hundred-acre greenhouse project would be completed and planted with leafy greens.
While explaining, Yu Luo led Chi Jincheng deeper into the site.
Upon seeing her, Chen Yu hurried over with a beaming smile, clasping his fists in a respectful salute.
As he greeted Yu Luo, his eyes casually shifted toward Chi Jincheng.
His gaze—deliberate and teasing—made Yu Luo feel uneasy.
She instinctively subtly distanced herself from Chi Jincheng.
“How’s the progress?”
“Miss, everything is on track. The kilns are producing bricks on schedule, and the roofing is nearly complete. At this rate, we’ll be done within ten days.”
“Good. Once construction is complete, we’ll till the land and enrich the soil with burned straw compost—then we can plant the first batch of vegetables.”
“Yes, within a month, the first snowfall will come, so the brothers are working extra hard.”
“That’s good, but remind them to prioritize safety. If the work takes a little longer, that’s fine—but safety comes first. Once winter fully sets in, they’ll have a few months to rest.”
“Understood, Miss! I’ll make sure they stay cautious.”
“How about the farm expansion?”
“Also underway. Once winter comes, many chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, and sheep will be slaughtered, so we’re expanding the farm facilities in preparation. By next year, we plan to raise even more livestock, otherwise, we won’t meet the demand.”
After discussing a few more technical details, Yu Luo dismissed Chen Yu, then turned—only to see Chi Jincheng already inside one of the structures, examining it closely.
His tall figure—dressed in luxurious robes—stood completely out of place against the unfinished greenhouses.
Hurriedly, Yu Luo approached him.
“Yu Luo, can this really grow vegetables in winter?”
Even in the northern regions of Lan Yue Kingdom, where winters were harsh, winter greens were extremely rare.
Yet this barren wasteland was far colder—Chi Jincheng found it hard to believe.
“There will be fireplaces inside. When the temperature drops, we’ll burn charcoal daily to maintain warmth. Whether it works or not, we’ll have to test it and see.”
“Burning charcoal every day? The cost will be extremely high. Wouldn’t that mean a single vegetable could cost a fortune? And what if—after all this effort—the crops fail? Wouldn’t that mean all this work was in vain?”
“It won’t be cheap, but it won’t be exorbitant either. And if the first attempt fails, I’ll keep modifying the plan until it works.”
This was where her family planned to build their future.
Although she had a system space, she couldn’t always rely on it.
After all, if she used it too often, she might eventually expose herself.
Besides, with thousands of new residents, ensuring a stable food supply was critical.
“Yu Luo, you are quite determined.”
Hearing Chi Jincheng’s praise, Yu Luo merely smiled.
“This is just basic planning—a matter of logistics and paying workers. Now that Luo City is open, I must consider the future welfare of its people.”
Eventually, she planned to allocate land so that residents could farm their own food.
Later on, reasonable taxes would be collected, while aid would be provided to those in hardship.
After inspecting the site, they prepared to leave.
But just then, Chi Jincheng made a request—
One that nearly made Yu Luo bite her tongue in shock.
“I want to train and maintain a private army.”
“What?!”
Yu Luo whipped around to face him, eyes wide in disbelief.
“Who exactly are you?!”
“Yu Luo, there’s no need for alarm. Besides, you don’t need to know who I am. Just remember—I, Chi Jincheng, am not your enemy.”
Looking at him, Yu Luo felt a deep sense of wariness.
The more she learned about him, the more she wanted to stay far away.
