My Super Farming System

C31 - The Value of the Village

Sun's father nearly had a fit of rage.

Using rosewood for cooking and firewood?

That's extravagance to the extreme!

But Zhao Yuegu's reaction made it clear he had no idea it was rosewood.

"Promise me you won't burn it again!"

"If you don't want it, I'll take it off your hands. I'll trade you ten carts of firewood for it."

Zhao Yuegu just smiled.

"Now I see its value. This treasure must be preserved."

Sun's father almost wanted to slap himself.

Why did he have to be so impulsive with his words!

Had he waited a bit longer, he might have managed to swindle some rosewood from Zhao Yuegu.

But now, that opportunity was gone.

"Take good care of it. Rosewood grows incredibly slowly, only adding a ring every five years, and it takes 800 years to mature. It's the hardest of all woods."

"Its current market price even surpasses that of Phoebe zhennan wood."

"As for your home, it's beyond monetary value now."

"It's a historical artifact that needs special protection."

Sun's father's eyes were ablaze with envy, his hands trembling as he caressed the wood.

"I've been thinking the same."

Zhao Yuegu nodded in agreement.

Before, he and Xueman had burned the wood out of sheer survival.

But once the road is open, he could liquidate his assets and bring a wealth of supplies into Walden Village.

No more worrying about freezing or starving tomorrow.

The ancient, three-sectioned courtyard at home certainly deserved a thorough restoration.

What he hadn't anticipated was the staggering value of the courtyard.

"There are plenty of vacant rooms in the courtyard. We could take down a couple and repurpose these aged timbers."

Zhao Yuegu had plans of his own.

"Exactly. Using new rosewood would lack the historical character."

Sun's father was equally thrilled.

"Your main courtyard, the largest of the three, could be restored to its original splendor from centuries past."

"There are few, if any, across the nation preserved so impeccably."

"Just imagine the prestige of hosting guests in a rosewood courtyard."

"Oh, right, let's skip planting vegetables in the courtyard. We can add some landscaping later, maybe create something inspired by the classic Su-style gardens."

Sun's father was beside himself, gesturing excitedly at the garden.

Zhao Yuegu pondered the idea and had to admit that Sun's father was onto something.

Clearly, the man had a rich sense of history.

The courtyard could indeed be transformed just as he suggested.

But...

There was one point of contention for Zhao Yuegu.

"Let's not worry about the landscaping. I think planting vegetables is a good idea."