A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 260 Interview Notice
Everything was developing in the direction he needed, which made Leon very happy. After all, the appearance of fruit bats meant that he could get those special fruits.

So far, Lyon hasn't found where to buy fruit tree seedlings.

Originally, Lyon thought that just like in the game, fruit tree seedlings could be purchased from Pierre.

However, Leon, who had been to Pierre's grocery store several times, did not see the option to purchase fruit tree seedlings on the list provided by Pierre.

This gave Leon a headache. After all, although fruit trees were relatively useless, they were needed not only for sacrifices but also for some cooking in the later stages.

Although some sacrifices have substitutes, the pomegranates needed by the mage and the apples needed by Marnie are necessary items in the bounty tasks in the sacrifices on the bulletin board.

Originally, Lyon was planning to buy it from the traveling merchant, but now there is an additional channel to obtain it, such as fruit bats, which is an additional option, and it is free, so Lyon is naturally very happy.

After visiting the cave, Leon returned to the house to sort out the materials.

At the same time, an extra treasure chest was built. The types of materials accumulated gradually increased. Although the same materials could be stacked, one box was obviously not enough.

While sorting the boxes, Lyon also found the small storage box given to him by the traveling merchant Egger.

"It's tasteless to eat, but it's a pity to throw it away."

The two holding the small storage box sighed.

This only has two storage spaces, and it is a storage box of a fixed size. It is really useless for Leon because the space inside can not hold many things.

However, since he had found it, Leon did not put it back to occupy a storage slot in the treasure chest. Instead, he chose to put it on the fireplace as a decoration.

After all, the appearance of this box is quite interesting. The hollow patterns on the surface of the box are very charming, and the overall pattern looks like a hanging tree, which is very ornamental.

Just as Leon was admiring the pattern on the box, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Leon walked over puzzledly and opened the door, and saw Lewis standing at the door.

"Lewis, what's going on?"

Looking at Lewis’s flushed face, Leon knew that this guy must have drunk a lot of cups at noon.

"Look, the Stardew Valley local forum contacted me and wanted to do a report about your farm and your story about the Stardew Valley bus restoration. I thought it was a good idea, so I came to ask for your opinion."

"Uh, is this kind of thing worthy of a special interview and report? Is there no news available in the local city?" Lyon couldn't help but complain to Lewis when he heard it.

"Hahaha, you underestimate what you have done, and you also underestimate the outside world's attention to Red Star Farm. This report needs to be recorded into a video and posted on the Stardew Valley Forum and local news, so I came to ask if you are willing to participate in the interview." Lewis added.

"Can I refuse?" Leon didn't like this kind of job that put him in the spotlight because it had no benefits, and he still had some concerns about studying journalism.

After all, he had heard of quoting things out of context - the story was selected from "Don't Take Things Out of Context". Who knows if this report is really just an ordinary report.

"You're going to refuse?" Lewis sobered up instantly after hearing this and hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Leon, this is a rare opportunity. You can use this interview to appear on TV and in newspapers. Maybe you can even become a celebrity. This is a great chance to make a name for yourself!" "I'm not interested in any of this." Leon shook his head and complained: "Compared to all this, I'd rather be an unknown farmer, working the land to make money and living my own life."

"But this will mean we'll miss an opportunity to promote Pelican Town. I was counting on your report to let everyone know that Pelican Town has restored the bus route to the Calico Desert to attract more tourists." Lewis said, looking at Leon with a bitter face.

"This is a rare opportunity. Pelican Town has fewer and fewer tourists on weekdays. I hope that this report will attract more tourists to visit Pelican Town, which will help boost the local economy."

"You can take the interview on my behalf." Lyon suggested. After all, when it comes to promoting Pelican Town, Lewis is much more professional than himself.

"But they've chosen you, the farmer," Lewis explained. "Many people in Stardew Valley are curious about you, the new farmer. This is a great gimmick and selling point. They're professional news outlets, so there's no way they'd miss out on such great material."

"Is this interview really important?" Seeing Lewis's eager eyes and his attitude of constantly persuading him, Lyon softened his heart.

After all, Lewis had taken great care of him since he arrived in Stardew Valley, including helping with the formalities and documents before Lyon inherited the farm, renovating the old wooden house and providing some furniture for free, as well as a three-year tax exemption policy and agricultural financial support, all of which benefited Lyon greatly.

If Lewis really needs him to participate in this interview, Lyon has to help him out for both moral and legal reasons.

"Well, Leon, I understand your idea, but I also want to make Pelican Town better." Lewis' expression at this time was very conflicted. On the one hand, he wanted to respect Leon's choice, and on the other hand, he was reluctant to miss this good opportunity to promote Pelican Town.

"Then you arrange it. I will go for the interview when the time comes. As for the location, it doesn't matter if it's not on the farm, it can be anywhere else." Lyon gave an affirmative answer after hearing this.

Although he agreed, Lyon was still reluctant to let outsiders visit the farm.

When Lewis heard that Leon agreed, he immediately smiled happily, with his mustache sticking up high, looking quite funny.

At the same time, regarding Leon’s request, Lewis patted his chest and assured: “Of course, I told you before that I will not let outsiders enter your farm. I can guarantee this.”

"Even the governor?" Lyon teased.

"Of course, and the governor will not make such a request." Lewis assured Leon very seriously.

"Although you look very serious, Lewis, my farm has some unexpected visitors coming in every few days. What do you think about this?" Seeing Lewis's serious expression, Leon continued to joke with him.

"Do you really not welcome those unexpected visitors? Or did they break into the farm without permission even though you clearly expressed your disapproval of their entry?" Lewis asked back without panic.

Lyon thought for a long time, it seemed that those who could come in were either let in by himself or he subconsciously believed that the other party could come in. The only exception was Abigail. When Lyon met that girl for the first time, he was not mentally prepared at all.

However, thinking of Rasmodesmus's concern and preference for Abigail, Leon understood why she was allowed to trespass into the Red Star Farm. She had a big boss watching over her.

Lewis also added at the right time: "This farm is not as simple as you think, Leon."

Leon couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. He was talking so mysteriously, wasn't it just because of the barrier on the farm?

(End of this chapter)