Rural Farming: My Buildings Can Be Upgraded

Chapter 27: Chapter 26: The Counterattack Begins

Upon receiving the message from Professor Niu Yaozu, the publicity department at Hua University immediately went online to assess the situation and quickly released a notice.

Of course, not many people saw it—mostly just students and teachers from the university. The students, however, did notice the online chatter.

Liu Wen contacted Hu Xia. The university wanted to use this as a promotional opportunity, and a live call with Hu Xia during her stream seemed like the best way to do it.

After receiving Liu Wen’s message, Hu Xia immediately started a livestream with the title: "Inviting a Hua University Physics Professor for an On-site Inspection."

"Liar!"

"Clickbait! False advertising! Trash!"

"Shameless! How dare you stream? Everyone, let’s report her."

"..."

Hu Xia looked at the stream’s bullet comments and said, "The internet isn’t a lawless place. Be careful not to break the law with your comments.

Also, the point of this stream is to let everyone know that I’ve invited Professor Niu Yaozu, a physics professor from Hua University, to come to Lin Xian Village and see for himself. He’ll find out whether I’m faking things and colluding with Boss Lin for clout."

"Sister Hu is awesome! She’s taking them head-on. I’ve been sick of these people for a while. They have no minds of their own—they believe whatever anyone tells them."

"I just looked him up. This Professor Niu is the real deal, a professor with actual accomplishments. Not like that online influencer, Guan Jian. I can’t even find which university he works for or any of his academic achievements."

"I support Sister Hu! I’m from Wuyuan County, and Boss Lin’s Jade Grapes are already a huge hit here!"

"..."

Hu Xia was relieved. She still had many fans who supported her.

"Oh, and by the way, Boss Lin’s grapes have indeed become a sensation in Wuyuan County. Boss Lin is completely sold out, so please don’t come here trying to buy them."

At that moment, the live call from Hua University came in. Hu Xia tapped "accept."

"Hello, streamer Hu Xia. I’m Wang Min from the Hua University publicity department, and next to me is Professor Niu Yaozu."

"Hello, Ms. Wang Min. Hello, Professor Niu."

Wang Min said, "Tomorrow, Professor Niu and his students will be going to Linshan Village to conduct a field study of the strange Arrow Tower and the astronomical telescope phenomenon. Streamer Hu Xia, can you tell us what happened at the time?"

"Of course. As I’ve said on my stream, Boss Lin asked me to do a promotional feature.

Honestly, Boss Lin’s place isn’t even finished yet. There’s not even anywhere to stay. I don’t understand why Boss Lin wanted to start promoting it so soon."

"Streamer Hu Xia, are you saying the video was intended as a promotion from the start?"

"Yes, I stated that in the video and mentioned it during the stream. I actually didn’t notice the strange visual effect of the Arrow Tower at first. It was the viewers who pointed it out during the livestream. That’s all in the video.

As for the situation with the astronomical telescope, I don’t understand it either. I asked the boss, but I didn’t get an answer from him either."

"Streamer Hu Xia just said she didn’t initially notice the strangeness of the Arrow Tower, and she also doesn’t know the reason for the telescope phenomenon. Professor Niu, can physics explain any of this?"

Niu Yaozu said, "I can’t be certain without an on-site investigation. In terms of explanations, everyone has probably heard of mirages. Certain light refraction issues, or even unusual local magnetic fields, can all cause strange phenomena.

As for the specifics, I’ll only be able to determine what’s really going on after I investigate the site tomorrow."

"Professor Niu has explained some possible physical phenomena. The specific cause will only be revealed after his on-site investigation tomorrow.

If you want to know the answer as soon as it’s available, please follow our university’s official account. We will release the findings as soon as we have determined the facts.

If you like Hua University, feel free to apply. Thank you, everyone. Goodbye, Streamer Hu Xia."

"Goodbye."

After disconnecting the call with Hua University, the bullet comments in the stream became much more civil. Some of the nastiest comments finally disappeared.

The content of Hu Xia’s stream spread quickly. Some curious netizens, just there for the drama, started following her account to wait for the results of the Hua University professor’s investigation.

After the video came out, those clickbait accounts, desperate for engagement, were already inventing new rumors out of thin air, claiming that Hu Xia was collaborating with Hua University and that the field study was pointless.

「That night.」

Lin Feng learned that the Hu Family Siblings had gathered a large amount of evidence and were preparing to sue a lot of people. He was incredibly envious.

’He wanted to do the same, but he didn’t have the resources. Doxxing someone and dragging them out from behind their screen must feel amazing.’

"I hear you say the sun rises and falls..."

"Hello? Mom, what’s up?"

"Xiaofeng, I heard from your sister that a lot of people are spreading rumors online... something about ’doxxing’? Are you okay?"

Lin Feng laughed and said, "Mom, what could happen to me? Don’t worry. Think of it this way: their rumors are just generating buzz for me. I’m trying to develop tourism here. The more buzz I get, the more famous this place becomes, and the more tourists will come. That means I’ll earn more money."

"Oh! So it’s actually a good thing."

"So, you and Dad don’t need to worry. Also, tell Xiaoxi to focus on her studies. The college entrance exam is next year. She shouldn’t be looking at this kind of garbage."

"Your sister’s grades are pretty good. Her teacher said she’s improved again recently. She said the grapes you gave her help her sleep well, and even her memory has gotten better."

Lin Feng hadn’t expected the grapes to have such an effect. ’If the parents of high school seniors found out about this,’ he thought, ’they’d buy them even if they cost 8,888 a bunch, let alone 888.’

"Mom, if you run out of grapes, give me a call."

"But I heard you’re all out of grapes?"

"Mom, that’s what I tell other people. Please don’t spread this around, but I saved some specifically for the family."

Liu Chunyan said, her heart aching at the thought, "Such expensive grapes... You should have just sold them. It’s a waste for your father and me to eat them."

"Mom, don’t think like that. Eating the grapes is good for your health. Being healthy and not getting sick is more important than money."

"I know, I just feel bad about the cost. I’m hanging up. Your sister is off from school tomorrow and wants to visit you. We’ll talk then."

After hanging up, Lin Feng picked up Mo Yu. The little guy was chubby now, much sturdier than before.

Mo Yu lay on Lin Feng’s lap, staring into the darkness.

"WOOF WOOF WOOF, WOOF..."

"Holy crap! Wild boars!"

Lin Feng instantly leaped up from his lounge chair. He already had a Bow and Arrow in one hand. With his other hand, he grabbed a quiver and deftly slung it onto his back.

He glanced at the notification from the signal tower: Five wild boars, two large and three small, five kilometers from the village. Currently to the Southwest, running towards the village.

’This function is incredibly useful. It doesn’t just give the number, it even specifies their size, distance, and direction.’

He glanced at Mo Yu, puzzled. ’How did Mo Yu detect them from five kilometers away?’

He looked at Mo Yu’s status panel; the Talent and Skills sections were still blank. ’This is clearly not normal. It must be about to awaken a Talent or Skill.’

"WOOF, WOOF WOOF..."

"Alright, Mo Yu, stop barking. I know. They’re too far right now. We’ll go take care of them when they get closer."

Wild boars had recently been removed from the protected species list. You didn’t need any permits to hunt them anymore; some places even offered rewards.

Having detected the boars, Lin Feng’s hands started to itch. His bow was practically thirsting for action. Especially now that he had Skills, he was eagerly anticipating the boars’ arrival.

Staring into the pitch-black forest, Lin Feng hoped the wild boars would come, giving him a chance to test the power of his Skills.

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