Reborn through an arranged marriage, I awakened the Shennong farming system.

Su Bai rested at home for four or five days and felt less uncomfortable, so he prepared to take on the initial task issued by the system.

[Initial Task One accepted. Please harvest 50 jin of bok choy using the planting methods provided by the system. Completion time: Within three months. Reward: 5% activation of Shennong bloodline. Penalty: 50% increase in difficulty for the formal task.]

Su Bai stood there stunned for a while before realizing that the system wouldn't provide him with seeds. This disappointed Su Bai, who had been cramming on system novels for days. He had thought the system would give him some special bok choy seeds, and that after growing them according to the system's instructions, the bok choy would have different effects than ordinary bok choy, such as whitening and slimming. And he could then use the system's advantages to make a fortune and eventually crush Su Yangxia and the Su family into oblivion.

However, Su Bai quickly realized that there are different kinds of cheat codes, and he had to learn to accept reality.

Dispelling all unrealistic thoughts, Su Bai read through the text word by word, not wanting to miss a single word. After reading it silently twice, he finally clicked on the detailed introduction to the bok choy planting method.

Whether in his past life or this one, Su Bai's impression of farming was limited to what he saw on television programs. So he read through the planting methods word by word, just in case he missed something that would prevent him from growing bok choy.

After reading the instructions on how to plant bok choy, Su Bai breathed a slight sigh of relief. Thankfully, it wasn't too troublesome. His major was archaeology, but planting and digging are two completely different things. Without detailed instructions, Su Bai really wouldn't dare to start.

Without seeds, even the most thorough research into planting methods wouldn't be of much use, so Su Bai went online to research and chose the Dwarf Yellow variety from among many bok choy varieties. It is said that Dwarf Yellow is crisp, tender, juicy, sweet, easy to cook, and has good eating quality.

After checking several websites, Su Bai found that the seeds were sold by the gram. However, Su Bai had no planting experience and had no idea how many bok choy could be grown from a 10-gram or 20-gram packet of seeds. So Su Bai could only ask customer service.

However, not every store's customer service could provide a specific number. After hesitating for a moment, Su Bai chose a store with better service and reviews and bought three packs, each pack containing fifty grams.

Because Su Bai was really unsure if he could grow them all at once, fifty catties sounded like quite a lot, so it was always good to buy more seeds in advance, just in case the system would issue similar tasks in the future?

Even if the system doesn't issue any tasks, he can still grow them for his own consumption; in short, he can't afford to waste them.

Besides seeds, Su Bai also ordered flower pots, potting soil, and watering cans online. He didn't buy a hoe for loosening the soil because the hoe mark on his wrist could conjure a hoe that could change size, and the system stipulated that this hoe was required for planting; crops grown using other tools would not be counted in the final task score.

As for why Su Bai wanted to buy flowerpots, it was mainly because he felt he wouldn't be staying in the Su family for too long, and he would definitely take all his belongings with him when he left. Planting them in flowerpots would make them easier to move. More importantly, Su Shengrong wouldn't allow him to farm in the garden, so Su Bai came up with this solution.

Anyway, I read online that bok choy can survive in flowerpots. He can just plant a smaller amount and try it out. After he gets married, he can move to another yard and farm properly.

Having bought everything he needed, Su Bai was about to exit the Taobao page when he saw a phone card for sale in the corner. Su Bai paused for a moment, placed an order for one, put down his phone, stretched, and prepared to go for a walk in the garden to get some exercise.

Having only walked halfway around, Su Bai noticed that the large iron gate had opened, and a low-key yet luxurious sedan drove in. Before Su Bai could even see the license plate, the car screeched to a halt in front of him.

Startled, Su Bai took a step back. Before he could regain his balance, the car window swung open, and an excited and joyful face suddenly appeared before him, shouting, "Hurry back and get ready! The Hua family is sending someone to propose marriage soon!"

"Huh?" Su Bai hadn't even reacted when the car sped away, leaving him with a face full of exhaust fumes.

However, Su Bai had no time to care about these things. His mind was filled with what Su Shengrong had just said: the Hua family was coming to propose marriage!

The Hua family!

It was Hua Gengchen!

Su Bai's lips curled into an uncontrollable smile. Su Shengrong was so excited, rushing back from the company in broad daylight; the news must be true. If that meant he, Su Bai, was indeed a match for Hua Gengchen!

This incredible stroke of luck has finally fallen upon him!

He's finally getting married!

Su Bai turned and walked into the house, his steps filled with surprise and joy, and he couldn't help but smile.

As soon as he entered, he heard Su Shengrong instructing Uncle Xin to gather all the servants in the house. "Quickly give the order to clean the entire house, inside and out. Make sure it's spotless before the Hua family arrives!" Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Su Bai entering through the door, noticing the bandage still on Su Bai's forehead, his dusty face, and his completely unpresentable home clothes. Frowning, he instructed Uncle Xin, "Call the doctor immediately and have Su Bai examined carefully. Also, make sure Su Bai looks presentable." Normally at home, it would be one thing, but these are extraordinary times; how can he face anyone looking like this?

Uncle Xin quickly relayed Su Shengrong's instructions and personally led people to help Su Bai wash and dress up. The doctor also changed the gauze on the wound to a smaller size. When Su Bai reappeared in front of Su Shengrong, Su Shengrong showed a satisfied expression.

"Not bad!"

Su Bai tugged at his collar uncomfortably. He had been back at the Su family for almost half a month, and this was the first time he had heard Su Shengrong praise him.

"Clothes really do make the man. Second Brother's makeover has made us all look better." Su Yangxia, who rushed back after receiving the news, was also impressed by Su Bai's appearance. He knew Su Bai was very good-looking, but he did not expect Su Bai to have such a unique charm in a suit, which made him unable to take his eyes off him.

Su Chengjun, who also rushed back after receiving the news, did not agree with Su Yangxia's words. He glanced at Su Bai with disdain, thinking he was just a pretty boy!

"Hehe!" Su Bai chuckled foolishly. He hadn't fully processed the good news that he was getting married, and he didn't have time to pay attention to Su Yangxia and Su Chengjun.

Almost as soon as the Su family was ready, the Hua family arrived.

Su Bai craned his neck to look at the door, eager to see what Hua Gengchen looked like. Su Yangxia and Su Chengjun had the same idea, but their actions were more subtle than Su Bai's.

Out of respect for the Hua family, Su Shengrong did not stop Su Bai's actions. Besides, he was also very curious about who Hua Gengchen, who came from a reclusive family, was and whether he could be of any help to the Su family.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Uncle Xin welcomed the man in. The first thing they saw was a tall, slender man with ordinary yet kind features. He wore a black fitted suit and a bow tie, and his black hair was neatly combed back, remaining perfectly in place even as he moved.

"Patriarch Su, young masters, greetings. I am Hua Jueming, the steward of the Hua family." Hua Jueming stood three or four steps away from Su Shengrong and bowed slightly. He said gently, "Patriarch Su is busy with other matters and has entrusted me to propose marriage to Young Master Su Bai on his behalf and to apologize. Please do not take offense, Patriarch Su and Young Master Su Bai!"

Su Shengrong waved his hand dismissively, "I don't mind, I don't mind. Business is important! It's a blessing for our Su family that the Hua family has taken a liking to Su Bai." Every move Hua Jueming made conveyed a message: the hidden families might not be what they thought.

Unable to see Hua Gengchen in person, Su Bai felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water, and his excitement was instantly extinguished by more than half.

"Patriarch Su, if circumstances permit, the Hua family hopes to discuss and set a wedding date as soon as possible and bring Young Master Su Bai back to us!" It's always better to keep important things under one's own nose. Before coming to the Su family, Hua Jueming had already conducted an investigation into the Su family, so he naturally learned about Su Bai's injury. The descendants of Shennong are so important to the demon race, how could the Su family allow him to be injured!

Su Shengrong seemed to see a hint of dissatisfaction in Hua Jueming's eyes, but it flashed so quickly that Su Shengrong wasn't sure if he had just imagined it.

"The Su family can come anytime, everything will be done according to the Hua family's wishes."

Upon hearing this, Hua Jueming narrowed his eyes, his expression becoming serious. "What about Young Master Su Bai's wishes?" Did they not consult Young Master Su Bai's opinion?

If Su Bai were to marry Hua Gengchen, he would become his master, someone who could save the demon race from their suffering. He would want to treat Su Bai like royalty, so naturally he wouldn't ignore Su Bai's wishes.

Hua Jueming's words caused the atmosphere to freeze for a moment. Su Shengrong's smile froze instantly, and even Su Yangxia and Su Chengjun's expressions changed. Several pairs of eyes turned to Su Bai, making Su Bai's back tense.

"I... I'm available anytime!" He also really wanted to leave the Su family as soon as possible, but he couldn't say that outright!

"How about we set the wedding date for ten days from now? Don't worry, Young Master Su Bai, the Hua family will arrange everything. You don't need to worry about anything." Everyone could clearly feel that Hua Jueming was much more serious and gentle when he spoke to Su Bai.

"This..." Su Bai really wanted to agree immediately, but Su Shengrong was still there, and he couldn't overstep his bounds!

Hua Jueming understood Su Bai's concerns from his hesitant expression and immediately turned to ask Su Shengrong, "What does Patriarch Su think?"

Su Shengrong gave an awkward laugh, "Ten days from now is a good day, let's do it that day!" His suspicious gaze darted between Su Bai and Hua Jueming. Could it be that this illegitimate son he had just been recognized had some connection with the Hua family before?

"Then it's settled!" Hua Jueming immediately set the date. Su Bai was also a little excited. In ten more days, he would be able to leave the Su family and escape Su Yangxia!

Seeing Su Bai's delighted expression, Su Yangxia suddenly felt extremely irritated for no reason, and her heart even ached.

Does he really want to leave the Su family and leave him that much?