The Starfield Farming Sovereign (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 The Gravity of “Just a Few”

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“How many?” Emeriton’s gentle smile faltered. as if he had misheard her. “A hundred? Cheryllina, we still have nearly half the potatoes and sweet potatoes from last time sitting in the kitchen. Isn’t that a bit much?”

“No! Not at all!” Cheryllina waved her hands dismissively, clearly having already prepared her argument. “Did you forget? Didn’t we agree we’re visiting our parents this weekend? Of course, we should bring more of something this good for both families to try. And knowing our parents, they’ll definitely share it with relatives and friends. Once it’s divided up, there won’t be much left at all!”

Emeriton listened to his wife’s rapid–fire reasoning, especially the way she invoked both parental duty and social obligations like two mighty banners. In the end, he could only sigh helplessly, amused and indulgent. “Alright, alright. You’ve got a point. I’ll do as you say and get one hundred of each. I’ll get up early and go queue tomorrow.”

“Yes! You’re the best, honey!” Cheryllina’s voice instantly turned sweet with satisfaction. “Oh, right, there’ll definitely be a lot of people in line, so you should wear comfortable shoes. You might be standing for a long time…”

“Alright, alright, my great Director Greene,” Emeriton interrupted with a laugh. “I know, I know. Don’t worry. Just focus on your meeting. I’ll handle everything.”

“Thank you, honey! I just found a new potato recipe online. I’ll cook it for you when I get home!” She blew a kiss at the hologram and hung up, fully content.

Emeriton sighed in his heart, Can we not?

But of course, Cheryllina couldn’t hear him anymore.

Centria Planet Mental Power Research Center, director’s office.

Emeriton had just ended the call, a faint smile still lingering on his face. He shook his head helplessly and murmured, “Where did she even pick up this obsession with cooking…”

Across from him on the couch, Deputy Director Kaiser Brooder had been half–listening while reviewing data. He pushed up his glasses and teased immediately, “Oh? Mr. Greene, who were you talking to? That expression was way too soft. Your wife again?”

Emeriton didn’t deny it, smiling as he nodded. “Yeah. She’s got an important meeting tomorrow morning and can’t leave, so she drafted me into queue duty.”

At that moment, the young assistant, Anders Wokingham, who was organizing documents nearby, suddenly perked up. “Sir, are you talking about the Tycoon Farm potatoes, sweet potatoes, and

strawberries?”

Emeriton blinked, slightly surprised. “You know about it too?”

Anders instantly lit up. “My mom has been spamming me voice messages telling me to take leave tomorrow to queue with her! She said two people can get more shares, and she specifically emphasized

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Chapter 176 The Gravity of “Just a Few

the new strawberries!”

Kaiser leaned forward in curiosity and looked at the two men.

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“Wait, what exactly are you all talking about? Why is there such a big commotion? One has a director personally going out, and another is making her son take leave just to queue? Tycoon Boss? That name sounds impressive enough, but what are they even selling?”

Emeriton explained calmly, “It’s something I mentioned before. The potatoes and sweet potatoes they sell seem to help stabilize mental power Cheryllina had a mild mental energy disorder from research overload. After eating them, her sleep noticeably improved. This time, they’ve added strawberries. She likes them, so she asked me to queue early.”

Kaiser raised an eyebrow. “Repair mental energy? That’s a bold claim. Most of these ‘natural food miracle‘ products are just placebo effects. I thought you were just humoring your family.”

Anders immediately protested, “No, it’s real! My father has chronic migraine. He’s tried everything, but nothing worked. However, after eating those potatoes and sweet potatoes for a few days, he hasn’t had an attack in a long time! My mom treats those products like treasure now.”

Kaiser studied Anders’s earnest expression, then turned to Emeriton’s clearly firsthand, experience–backed reaction. His curiosity only deepened.

He leaned back, stroking his chin. “You’re making me want to try it now. Where is it sold? Mercury Plaza, right? Tomorrow morning? I could…”

Emeriton cut him off immediately. “You have a meeting with Starshine Medical’s supplier reps at ten. You’re talking about the energy compatibility for the new treatment pods, did you forget? That was your own schedule.”

Kaiser froze and then slapped his forehead. “Oh, right! I forgot about that!”

He groaned, then suddenly perked up again, looking at Emeriton and Anders with a grin. “Hey, since you two are going anyway, could you grab some for me too? Let me taste for myself what this stuff you two keep praising to the skies is actually about.”

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