The Farming Saint in the Starry Wasteland (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 320

Chapter 320 We’re Individuals

“Oh, and our boss is also a military dependent,” Fiona added, pushing the point even harder.

“You!” Julian shook with anger, his fists tightening until his knuckles cracked. He looked ready to rush forward, no matter what happened.

Bruno, who had stayed calmer while watching everything, stepped ahead and blocked Julian’s way.

He stared at Elizabeth with a serious, searching look. “Ms. Schofield, are you certain we were blacklisted only because of our Starnet comments, and not because… we belong to the Fifth Military”

The question cut straight to the center of the issue. Was that personal revenge, or retaliation between militaries?

Elizabeth met his eyes and smiled. “You were blacklisted because of the hostility you showed toward me and the farm online. As for whether you’re from the Fifth Military, the First Military, or even royal blood, it doesn’t matter to me at all. Even if the person standing here today were the son of the First Military commander, if he dared to post the same trash on Starnet that you did, I’d still blacklist him and tell him to leave! My rules don’t care about your background. I only care about what you say and what you do!”

Her voice rang out loud and steady, carrying across the whole area.

The son of the First Military commander… Isn’t that Cristian?

Desmond and the others glanced at Elizabeth, then quietly looked away, acting like they didn’t hear anything.

Many people watching nearby secretly clicked their tongues, thinking the farm owner had real courage.

She actually dared to offend the military.

Bruno stayed silent.

From her eyes and tone, he didn’t sense the planned hostility or hidden malice against the Fifth Military that he had expected. Instead, he saw a firm, almost arrogant confidence in her principles, along with a strong dislike for anything that wasn’t fair or equal.

She judged everyone’s hostility equally.

That made her even harder to deal with.

Julian, though, had already lost control. Being embarrassed in front of so many people was something he couldn’t accept. “Good! Fine! You bitch! Just wait-”

“That’s enough, Julian!” Bruno barked, cutting him off. He grabbed him and forced him backward. “We’re leaving!”

He already knew they wouldn’t get anywhere today. If they kept arguing, they would only embarrass

themselves more.

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Even while being dragged back by Bruno, Julian kept twisting around, glaring at Elizabeth with red. furious eyes as he shouted one last threat, “Bitch, just wait! This isn’t finished!”

She didn’t look scared at all. Right in front of everyone, she slowly raised her right hand and gave Julian’s retreating figure a clear middle finger, full of pure contempt.

“Pfft-” Someone nearby couldn’t hold it in, and quiet laughter spread through the crowd.

Julian saw the gesture and nearly choked from anger. His eyes turned bloodshot. He struggled to charge back, but Bruno and the others held him down, half–dragging him toward their spaceship.

They had lost their dignity all the way across the stars today.

Watching the spoiled kids from the Fifth Military leave in a sorry state, Elizabeth brushed off her hands as if she had just chased away a few flies.

She turned around, put her smile back on, and nodded at Fiona and Desmond. “Nice work. Rules are rules.”

Then she looked at the visitors around them, many of whom were still shocked, and spoke out, “Alright, everyone, keep going. Line up if you need to line up. Look around if you’re here to tour. As long as you follow the rules, the farm welcomes every friend!”

The heavy mood started to ease.

The next group moved forward for reservation verification.

It was the children of senior Seafarm Group executives, led by Shawn.

As soon as they saw Bruno and his group leave, they stiffly stepped out of line as well.

Their guilty look said everything. Anyone could tell they had done something shady.

Fiona ignored them and simply called for the next group.

Next came Seafarm Group employees dressed in plain clothes

Compared to Shawn and his group, those employees looked/much more confident.

As requested, they handed over their ID information on their own.

Elizabeth stood next to Fiona, glancing at the details with interest. She smiled slightly.

After a short check, Fiona looked up at them. “Hello, Mr. Ozzie Judd.”

Ozzie Judd reacted right away, blurting out, “I never posted anything on Starnet against your boss or the farm!”

“That’s correct,” Fiona replied calmly. Then her tone changed. “However, the Seafarm Group you work for.

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along with its related staff and partners, has repeatedly used unfair methods lately. This includes, but isn‘ limited to, guiding public opinion in harmful ways and encouraging a shipping company to illegally interrupt the normal transport operations of Planet A001. Those actions caused serious harm and lasting threats to the farm’s business and reputation. The farm owner has decided that Seafarm Group as a whole shows clear and ongoing hostility toward the farm. Because of this, all current Seafarm Group employees. along with closely related affiliated staff, are listed as unwelcome here. No bookings. No entry. No business.”

“What?!” Several Seafarm Group employees shouted in shock. “How is that fair?! We’re individuals! How can the company’s actions be blamed on us? It’s not like we insulted you online!”

At that point, Elizabeth spoke up, still smiling, though her eyes looked cold. “Right. Maybe you didn’t insult me directly. But you’re still taking Seafarm Group’s paycheck and enjoying the benefits if they crush their competitors, aren’t you? When Seafarm Group blocked my shipping route and tried to trap me here and ruin me, did any of you stand up against it? Did any of you quit to show you had nothing to do with it? No, right?”

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hear her. “So why should I give you special treatment? Seafarm Group acted against me as one unit, so I block Seafarm Group as one unit. Seems fair to me. Just look at today–so many customers traveled all t way here in person, and that’s thanks to Seafarm Group. Thinking about it now, I should probably thank you. You basically gave me free advertising and showed everyone that our farm’s food is worth flying across space to get!”

Her words dripped with sarcasm, exposing Seafarm Group’s shady moves and their failed plan.

Buzzing whispers started spreading through the crowd. Many customers waiting nearby glanced at Shaw and the others with looks that showed they finally understood and naked contempt.

“So it was the Seafarm Group behind all this!”

“That explains why shipping companies suddenly stopped working with Planet A001. That’s so despicabl

“They couldn’t beat them fairly, so they played cheap tricks. That’s just pathetic!”

“They deserve to be blacklisted!”

Several Seafarm Group employees flushed red, then went pale, shame and anger fighting across their faces.

They had planned to slip into the farm quietly and gather information. Instead, they were exposed in public, accused in front of everyone, and turned into the target of ridicule and disgust.

“Y–you’re making false claims! You don’t have proof!” Ozzie still tried to argue.

Elizabeth shrugged. “Whether it’s false or not, the people here can judge for themselves. And your own company knows the truth better than anyone. Anyway, the exit is that way. Take care. We won’t escort you out. Our little farm probably isn’t suitable for big shots like you.”

Ozzie glared at her, breathing hard. At last, he stomped his foot and forced out the words through tight teeth. “We’re leaving!”

He couldn’t stand staying there another second. He spun around and walked off quickly, like he was escaping danger.

The rest of the Seafarm Group employees followed behind him in embarrassment. None of them dared turn around as they hurried toward their spaceship while the crowd pointed and whispered openly.

As Seafarm Group employees left in shame, a quiet sense of satisfaction spread among the people near the

entrance.

Elizabeth, however, acted as if nothing unusual had happened. She tapped Fiona lightly on the shoulder. “Keep it moving.”

Then she climbed back onto her hover bike and rode off at an easy pace to check the market area, as it those two earlier confrontations were just minor distractions.

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Still, everyone understood that the matter wasn’t truly finished.

The Fifth Military had been humiliated in public, and Seafarm Group’s actions were exposed. Neither s would likely forget that easily.

But for now, inside this oasis controlled by Elizabeth, her rules were the final word.

Her bold attitude and refusal to follow anyone else’s expectations made people there feel more cautions around her and her farm… and even more curious.

Driving her hover bike, Elizabeth slowly made her way along the edge of the temporary market.

The smell of fresh fruits and veggies blended with the busy chatter of the crowd, creating a scene that g her a calm, quiet sense of happiness.

Her eyes moved from stall to stall, making sure the goods were set right, the workers looked fine, and th lines stayed neat. She smiled in satisfaction.

“Ms. Schofield! Over here!”

A cheerful, excited voice called from around Stall No. 2.

Elizabeth turned toward the voice and spotted Lilith waving at her hard. She hugged a basket that was ha full of produce, bright red strawberries easy to see on top. Her cheeks were red from effort, and she look thrilled.

Elizabeth smiled and guided her hover bike to a stop. “Lilith? Didn’t you say you wanted to pick everythi yourself? Why are you already done? How was it?”

“So good!” Lilith’s eyes shone as she raised the basket proudly, as if it was treasure. “Look! I picked all of these by myself! They’re big and sweet! I also tried picking cucumbers and tomatoes, but the strawberry field was just too tempting. Once I crouched down there, I didn’t want to leave. Then I picked way too many and got too tired to visit the other fields.”

She stuck out her tongue, looking a bit shy. Then, she quickly leaned closer again, lowering her voice wit! eager excitement. “Ms. Schofield, I saw watermelons in the melon field, too! They’re round and full, and the stripes look pretty dark already. Does that mean they’re almost ready?”

Elizabeth also felt excited. She nodded, a hint of anticipation showing in her eyes. “Yeah. I checked earlier today. Give it about three to five more days, and the first group will be ready to harvest.”

“Really?! That’s awesome!” Lilith almost jumped in place, making people nearby glance over.

She quickly covered her mouth, but the excitement in her eyes stayed clear. “Then I need to watch the booking system closely these next few days! I have to get one of the first watermelon picking slots! My parents and I love watermelon. The ones from your farm are definitely going to taste amazing!”

Watching Lilith’s childlike joy, Elizabeth couldn’t help smiling along.

Then Lilith glanced over the crowded people, the long twisting line, and the distant figures still going through their “labor reform.” The bright excitement on her face faded a little, replaced with curiosity and

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concern.

Planning to Go Back?

“Ms. Schofield,” Lilith said as she leaned closer and spoke more quietly, “Now that your place and business is this busy, are you still going back to Mercury Plaza on