Farming Games are All About Grinding

(Clattering of gold coins)

Income...…1250 gold (Golden Carp)

Log for April 1

Planting experience: +322

Foraging experience: +2065

Fishing experience: +520

Combat experience: +1621

Mining experience: +0

Character affection changes:

None

Current funds: 21600 gold

Total historical income: 517492 gold

"Splash"

"Splash"

This morning, Han Qiwu was woken up by the splashing sounds of the Golden Carp.

Who knows why this fish is so lively, constantly finding new ways to leap around.

"Behave yourself!"

The shouted command from the window made the carp quiver three times.

Looking back at yesterday's log, wow, the fishing experience increased a lot.

Each fish gives 500 experience points; catching a few dozen will get you a level up.

Plus, this fish's gold mine special effect triggered directly.

And quite a bit of it too.

1250 gold—enough to buy several cuts of pork belly.

Getting out of bed, Han Qiwu washed up while turning on the TV for a look.

[Weather Report]

Tomorrow will be sunny

[Life Tips]

Make good use of every resource

[Almanac]

Good for fishing; bad for discarding

[Shennong Recipe]

[Heard you've got a disobedient carp? Here's a recipe you can try.]

[You've learned the recipe for Braised Carp]

Han Qiwu: "..... Shennong Grandpa, you're being a little too straightforward."

Disobedient, so you eat it?

For other things, sure, I'll listen to you—just not this one.

This fish is practically a gold mine.

How could I just eat it?

Still, I'll keep the recipe. Next time I'll try it out on a regular carp.

As for the almanac suggesting fishing, Han Qiwu was already thinking the same.

Since it's already been located, why use a net to catch them?

Just bait the hook and fish them up—simple enough.

Plus, you can gain some experience in the process.

Turning off the TV, Han Qiwu glanced at his little notebook and was thrilled to discover that the peaches and apricots had grown for a full month!

They were ripe!

The wait over the past month had been agonizing!

He dashed eagerly to the location of the peach and apricot trees.

Even before he got close, he could already smell the strong fragrance of peaches and apricots.

Getting nearer, he saw the seven- to eight-meter-high peach and apricot trees, their foliage lush, roots robust, and above all, not a single bug on them. The peach growing on the side facing him was a golden yellow, incredibly tempting.

He walked over and reached out to pick it.

[Golden Peach]

[Stamina +100]

[Health +100]

[Price: 200 gold]

[Note: Delicious golden peach everyone loves]

Since he hadn't eaten breakfast yet, Han Qiwu peeled the thin skin off lightly and took a bite.

Fresh and juicy!

The flesh was incredibly satisfying in texture, and the taste was intensely sweet, better than any canned fruit syrup he'd ever had.

With one careless bite, golden juice trickled down the corner of his mouth.

After finishing the large peach, Han Qiwu carefully kept the pit.

Might as well save it and see if there's a chance to plant it later.

After eating the golden peach, Han Qiwu was just about to turn to check on the apricot tree.

But as he turned, he caught sight of something flat hanging on the tree branch.

Wait.

What's going on?

How come there's another type of peach growing on this peach tree?

He jumped lightly to pluck the flat fruit and examine it.

[Flat Peach]

[Stamina +90]

[Health +90]

[Price: 200 gold]

[Note: Eating flat peaches won't make you ascend to heaven]

It really is a flat peach!

What kind of hybrid tree is this?

Suddenly, Han Qiwu remembered the note that came with this peach tree seed when he acquired it.

[Note: Peach tree seeds might bear eight types of peaches]

Oh, so all eight types grow on just one tree.

He had been under the impression that the seed was like a mix-pack, where only one variety of peach tree would grow.

This could be interesting; there'll be variety in the future.

If that's the case, the apricot tree might work similarly.

Let's check the apricot tree.

Just as he approached the apricot tree, his peripheral vision caught sight of a fuzzy figure.

Hold on.

What's this now?

He turned his head to look—and found a hairy kiwi hanging on the peach tree.

"Now this is strange. If I'm not mistaken, peaches belong to the Plantae kingdom; Angiosperms division; Magnoliopsida class; Rosales order; Rosaceae family; Prunus genus; Prunus persica species. Kiwis are also angiosperms, but they belong to the Ericales order; Actinidiaceae family; Actinidia genus; Actinidia deliciosa species. Completely different things." Han Qiwu sighed, jumping to pluck the kiwi down.

[Kiwi]

[Stamina +120]

[Health +120]

[Note: If peaches can grow, why not kiwis on peach trees?]

Han Qiwu: "......."

Alright, alright.

If I keep questioning it, will the next note say, "Stop asking! When will kiwis rise up and dominate?"

Fine, I give up.

Looking at the kiwi in his hand, Han Qiwu gently squeezed it. It was soft and perfectly ripe.

Unlike store-bought kiwis, the ones you grow yourself are ready to eat without waiting.

The kiwi's fuzz was evenly spread. With a light pull, he peeled it, quickly popping it into his mouth before the green juice could drip.

The kiwi's unique texture and abundant Vitamin C gave it an irresistible flavor. After finishing it, he couldn't help but crave more.

"Next time I pick a kiwi, I'll bring it to Egger to see if he can whip up some cocktails with it. Bet it'll taste amazing." Han Qiwu walked around the peach tree one more time to confirm it had only produced three kinds of fruit this time.

According to the seed's description, the peach tree would later yield one fruit daily, with the type left up to fate.

Now to check the apricot tree.

The apricot tree was slightly shorter than the peach tree, with just two fruits on it.

One was a greenish-white large fragrant apricot, emitting a rich aroma; the other, a yellow-white, round and glossy crystal apricot.

Han Qiwu picked both.

[Large Fragrant Apricot]

[Stamina +110]

[Health +110]

[Note: Fragrant apricots, ideal for their aroma]

[Crystal Apricot]

[Stamina +80]

[Health +80]

[Note: Transparent and shiny, like crystal]

Han Qiwu had tried both apricots before. The large fragrant apricot had a short market window and stood out for its appealing aroma. Some households would place it on tables to enjoy its scent for two days before eating. It had minimal fibers and a unique texture. The crystal apricot, however, was much more common—juicy, sweet, and delicious.

Having just devoured two large peaches, Han Qiwu decided not to eat the apricots for now and stashed them in his storage box.

Saving them for Mr. Tang to try.

Time to collect eggs.

After completing a round of chores, Han Qiwu checked the time—about the right moment for Ding Xuebo and the others to arrive.

Just as he thought it, the phone rang.

"Old Han, you awake yet? We're almost at the village entrance. Meet us there?" Ding Xuebo's voice carried excitement.

"Sure, bringing cement yourself, I presume?" Han Qiwu teased.

"No need, no need. I've got enough in my car to break your legs if you jump too much."