A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 362 Let him get it himself next time
After Mani stopped this private class, she stood up to pour herself a glass of water and brought Leon a bottle of chilled milk.

"That's all I know. How much did you write down, Leon?"

While drinking water to relieve her dry throat, Marnie asked Leon.

"I remember almost everything you said." Lyon replied.

"That's good. Animal friends are very sensitive. Their world is simple and small. They are the most sensitive to whether you treat them well or badly. If you raise them with care, they won't let you down. This is the experience I've gained from all these years of breeding."

Mani smiled with satisfaction when she heard this: “Leon, I think you are a gentle person, so those little guys raised by you are lucky. If I have the chance, I will go to your chicken coop to take a look.”

"Is this considered an assessment?" Leon joked, thinking of Mani's instructions just now.

"No, I just want to see the difference between the hens raised by others and the hens raised by me, so that we can verify and learn from each other," Mani explained.

"Okay, you're welcome to visit anytime. By the way, the milk is delicious. Thank you, Mani." Leon nodded and did not forget to thank Mani. After all, the iced milk that Mani handed to him was really excellent.

"It's almost dinner time. Do you want to stay for dinner?" Mani smiled and suggested to Leon.

"No, I'd better go back and eat. I don't want to trouble you." Leon shook his head and declined.

“It’s no trouble, it’s just an ordinary dinner that doesn’t take much effort.” Marnie persuaded Leon again: “Besides, my cooking skills are pretty good. In addition to my niece Jas, my nephew Shane also likes it, and of course, Lewis likes it too.”

"Oh? Does Lewis often come here for dinner?" Hearing Mani mention Lewis on her own initiative, Leon immediately became alert because this was the entry point.

"Well, after all, it's troublesome for him to cook by himself, and it's also hard for him to manage all the big and small things in Pelican Town by himself, so I will invite him to dinner occasionally." Marnie explained.

"It seems like you have a good relationship." Lyon added.

"Yes, after all, we have been friends for many years, and Lewis has provided me with a lot of help. I am very grateful to him." Mani answered seriously.

"No wonder Lewis even thought of asking me to ask you about the situation when he lost his shorts. I can understand it if you say that."

Seeing that the time was almost right, Leon made his main purpose clear, but his way of speaking was not so direct. It seemed like a question, but in fact it was more like an unintentional sigh.

As for Mani, her face flushed the moment she heard what Leon said, and even her speech became halting: “Ah? Lewis Liu, did you ask me? Why doesn’t he ask such a private matter himself?”

"Maybe he felt it was too embarrassing, so he entrusted me to do it. After all, according to seniority, Lewis is my elder. It should be normal for the younger generation to help the elders solve their problems, right?" Lyon explained.

"Is that so? It seems that he trusts you very much, Leon. Did he tell you anything else?" Mani couldn't help but test Leon when she heard that.

"Are you talking about your private relationship with Lewis?" Leon naturally understood what Mani wanted to ask and pointed it out directly.

"You really do know." When Mani heard what Leon said, her face flushed red and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Leon's face. "Well, actually, I, uh, well, we are indeed dating, I admit that."

"There's nothing to be shy about, Marnie. You're not married, and he's not married either. You're both single, so it's normal for you to be together. If anyone should feel ashamed, it should be Lewis. After all, he's wronged you."

Seeing Marnie's ashamed posture, Leon couldn't help but defend Marnie and said, "I think you must be willing to make this good news public, but Lewis doesn't dare, right?"

"It seems that he really trusts you. You even know about this kind of thing. Well, I won't hide it from you, Leon. It is indeed the case, but you also have to understand Lewis. He has his reasons."

Although Marnie was happy that Leon spoke for her, out of love for Lewis, she still chose to help Lewis explain and maintain Lewis' image as the mayor.

"If he and I were together openly, people would inevitably wonder whether Lewis would still treat me and others fairly as before. I'm one of Pelican Town's suppliers and a taxpayer every year. If it were you, Leon, do you think Lewis, as the mayor, and I, as the mayor's girlfriend or even wife, would be charged the same taxes as everyone else?"

"I think so, because even if Lewis doesn't want to collect your taxes, you won't forget to pay them back. You are the one who supports Lewis's work the most, and you won't make it difficult for Lewis for such a small thing."

Leon answered firmly. After all, Marnie is a standard model of a good wife. Even if Lewis intends to give Marnie special treatment, Marnie probably won't agree.

Such an outstanding lady is definitely the perfect choice for marriage. If Marnie weren't old and out of shape, Leon would probably have tried to get her.

"Leon, thank you for your trust. Although we don't have much contact, I'm surprised that you seem to know me very well." Mani looked at Leon in surprise, because all the words Leon said were hers.

"This is what Lewis told me. He said you are the perfect partner and told me about your many advantages." Lyon smiled and gave the credit to Lewis.

"He can't say such high words of praise, but I appreciate your kindness, Leon." Mani smiled brightly when she heard it. With Leon's encouragement and understanding, she no longer felt it was embarrassing to have this secret love affair exposed to Leon.

“It doesn’t matter. Maybe when you get married, I might have to call you aunt.” Leon added with a smile: “We are all family, why be polite?”

"Oh, getting married? I don't know how long I have to wait." Mani's face suddenly darkened when he heard that.

"It's okay, I will help you, Mani, but now you have to help me first, such as taking out a private item left here by someone." Leon reminded Mani with a smile.

"Ahem, I don't know where this thing is, but I do have something I need you to deliver to Lewis."

Mani coughed dryly as a perfunctory response, but the second half of her words basically confirmed Leon's guess.

Then Leon saw Mani enter the room behind the main entrance counter. After a while, Mani brought a black bag with extremely good sealing performance and handed it to Leon.

"I'll ask you to give this thing to Lewis. By the way, tell him to come and get this kind of thing himself next time."

(End of this chapter)