Chapter 200: Linyuan Farm Suddenly Under Attack!

Chapter 200: Linyuan Farm Suddenly Under Attack!

Liu Xian found it hard to believe the news about fireflies at Linyuan Farm.

Not only had he never seen any fireflies before, but this season was also not suitable for their survival; they wouldn't appear again until next year.

He hurriedly took out his phone and opened Linyuan Farm's social media channel. Sure enough, he saw the promotional video about the fireflies.

The video was genuine, showing real fireflies.

This surprised him, and he quickly got up to leave.

He still needed to confirm it in person to feel reassured.

"Where are you going so late?" his wife asked immediately.

"To Linyuan Farm. There's something very important," Liu Xian said as he headed out the door, already calling his driver and Ouyang to come along.

If the fireflies were real, the tourism department would need to help promote them. After all, this would be a great opportunity for Youcheng.

Experts had long announced that the disappearance of fireflies was due to environmental and air quality issues. Fireflies required a very specific environment to survive, and even a small amount of pesticide could make it impossible for them to live.

If Linyuan Farm had fireflies, regardless of how they achieved it, it meant that Youcheng had a good environment and air quality. They could use the fireflies as proof.

It didn't take long for Ouyang to meet up with Liu Xian, his face full of surprise.

Tonight, Linyuan Farm had truly taken them all by surprise.

They had no preparation for this firefly situation.

Previously, they had been worried that Mr. Zhang would suddenly stop his project and had urged him multiple times. But it turned out that he wasn't stopping; he was quietly working on it, waiting for the right moment to astonish everyone.

Soon, the group arrived at Linyuan Farm and called Zhang Lin.

Zhang Lin hadn't expected Liu Xian to come so late, but it seemed the fireflies were very attractive.

Zhang Lin and Fu Yao were already near the Rainbow Flower Sea, preparing to show her the beautiful night scenery of the fireflies. When he received the call, he immediately went to greet them: "Liu Xian, Director Zhao."

"Mr. Zhang, you've given us another big surprise," Liu Xian said, seeing the dazzling fireflies dancing among the colorful flowers.

After a brief exchange, Liu Xian and Zhao Han also noticed Fu Yao beside Zhang Lin.

It was the first time they had seen a young woman with him, and they guessed the situation. It was normal for a young man to be in a relationship, especially with a popular internet celebrity from Linyuan Farm.

The girl seemed much younger than Mr. Zhang, but that was also normal; there was nothing wrong with liking younger people.

"Liu Xian, would you like to come into the flower sea?" Zhang Lin invited.

"It's a bit of a trouble, but I'd be happy to have Mr. Zhang lead the way," Liu Xian said, naturally interested in seeing the fireflies.

"Director Liu, Director Zhao, please follow me," Zhang Lin smiled and led them toward the entrance of the Rainbow Flower Sea.

Fu Yao remained silent, walking quietly beside him. She knew the importance of these two men and that this wasn't the time for her to speak.

However, seeing the two important figures chatting so easily with her boyfriend made her very proud. After all, he was her boyfriend.

When Zhang Lin led Liu Xian and the others to the entrance, many tourists were already gathered around, but they were blocked by Ye Ling's team and couldn't enter, only able to watch from a distance.

Their arrival drew attention, but fortunately, it was nighttime, and no one could see their faces clearly.

However, their entrance did cause some discontent among the tourists.

"Why can they go in?"

"Yeah, why can they go in?"

"Why can't we go in?"

"..."

Ye Ling was blunt: "The Rainbow Flower Sea isn't open at night, and we're not selling tickets. Why should you be able to go in? If you're at the bank and your boss is taken upstairs by the manager, would you also ask why?"

His words were straightforward but clear.

The tourists who were questioning this fell silent. They didn't want to be the ones complaining about unfairness when their boss was given special treatment at the bank, only to become the laughingstock of social media.

Zhang Lin didn't know what was happening outside. Once inside the flower sea, he was captivated by the fairy-tale-like scene.

Being surrounded by the glowing fireflies was even more breathtaking and impactful than seeing it from the outside.

Liu Xian and Zhao Han were also mesmerized by the dreamlike scenery.

They knew about fireflies, but they had never imagined that when there were enough of them, they could create such a beautiful sight.

Moreover, it seemed that such a firefly spectacle was rare these days, and this was their first time seeing it in person.

The group continued on, their minds filled with nothing but amazement.

Fu Yao was already snapping photos and videos with her phone, eagerly sharing them on her social media. As soon as she posted them, likes started pouring in.

Many of her classmates asked:

"Fu Yao, where is this?"

"Yaoyao, so beautiful! Where did you take these?"

"Yaoyao, is this the Liyuan Farm? You actually got inside? I'm so jealous!"

"..."

Of course, relatives and acquaintances also inquired, but she didn't respond to any of them until one particular message caught her eye:

Idiot Lin Xin: Yaoyao, where is this? It's so beautiful.

Fu Yao couldn't resist replying: "Uncle brought me here; it's so beautiful inside."

What was the point of posting this if she couldn't show off a bit to her sister?

Besides, her sister always pushed her to get closer to Uncle and even suggested she could introduce him to someone else if Fu Yao wasn't interested. As if that would ever happen.

Idiot Lin Xin: ...

In the midst of the colorful flower sea, Zhang Lin and the group arrived at a rest pavilion within the 500-acre expanse. Besides the walking paths, there were also designated rest areas.

After sitting down, Zhao Han asked, "Mr. Zhang, will the flower sea be open for night viewing in the future?"

Zhang Lin nodded, "Yes, the colorful flower sea will have both day and night sessions. The night session will feature a firefly night view, and we expect to host around 5,000 visitors each day. Any more than that won't be feasible."

"Understood," Zhao Han nodded, though he seemed a bit disappointed.

The firefly night view was undoubtedly a great project, but it wouldn't significantly increase the number of visitors. Most people would likely buy combined tickets for the camping grounds, bamboo maze, and flower sea.

Even if some did, they would be a minority who specifically sought out the firefly night view tickets.

Liu Xian, curious, asked, "Mr. Zhang, how did you manage to breed these fireflies? That must have been quite a challenge, right?"

Zhang Lin replied, "Liu Xian, you're asking me this, but I have no idea. I just run the farm; I'm not a researcher. It's all thanks to Ma Jun. I only handle the task of catching fireflies from the mountains. I can tell you how we catch them, but I have no clue about breeding."

"Ma Jun?" Liu Xian was surprised. He remembered that Ma Jun had only been at Liyuan Farm for a short time. Then he realized, "Mr. Zhang, you mentioned having a connection with Ma Jun before. Was it he who told you, which is why you decided to fully support him?"

Zhang Lin, hearing Liu Xian's deduction, responded, "Yes, that's correct."

"Ma Jun is truly a talented individual," Liu Xian couldn't help but marvel. He was also relieved that Ma Jun seemed to follow Mr. Zhang's lead, even ignoring the esteemed Mr. Zheng. Otherwise, he might have been poached.

Now, he felt that keeping Ma Jun in Youcheng was the best thing for the city.

After observing for a while, Zhao Han noticed something surprising, "Mr. Zhang, these fireflies are quite remarkable. They seem to stay within the colorful flower sea and never fly out. Do they recognize the place?"

Zhang Lin knew this would pique curiosity and recited his prepared explanation, "We sprinkle something in the flower sea that attracts the fireflies, so they gather here."

"What could be so magical?" Zhao Han asked, astonished.

Zhang Lin waved his hand, "Director Zhao, I only run a farm. How would I know about such things? I just make sure people sprinkle the stuff. As for how Ma Jun does it, I have no idea."

"..." Zhao Han was taken aback.

Mr. Zhang's answer was reasonable, but why did he feel something was off?

He couldn't quite put his finger on it.

However, he admired Mr. Zhang's trust in Ma Jun, to the point of not asking any questions.

Such a broad-minded attitude was rare. People with such character were often magnanimous, almost like the epitome of a gentleman. Perhaps this was why someone as talented as Ma Jun only respected Mr. Zhang and treated even the esteemed Mr. Zheng with indifference.

Heroes respect other heroes, as the saying goes.

As they chatted and admired the beauty of the firefly-filled flower sea, a peaceful atmosphere settled over them. Such a scene could heal the soul.

In this tranquil moment, Zhang Lin's phone rang urgently. The caller was Lin Muxue.

He answered, "Senior Sister, what's the matter?"

Lin Muxue quickly explained, "Mr. Zhang, our Liyuan Farm is under attack online. The attacker is an agricultural expert known for his strong sense of justice. He's famous for his online crusades, and now our Liyuan Farm is on the defensive. We need to address this."

"???" Zhang Lin was completely baffled. "What exactly happened?"

He was genuinely confused. Why would an agricultural expert suddenly attack their farm?

After all, they hadn't done anything to warrant such criticism.

This was completely out of the blue.

(End of Chapter)

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