The Starfield Farming Sovereign (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231 Older Than Fossils

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“Based on behavior analysis, supply tracking, and unusual activity at the Tranquil Oasis, we’ve found the target’s biggest weakness. Elizabeth’s main problem is seeds.”

The analyst spoke calmly, “She’s collecting seeds at any cost, almost obsessively. She’s even willing to trade for low–quality seeds. This strongly shows that her seed supply is very limited, or she has trouble getting high–quality seeds from certain sources. This is her biggest bottleneck. It’s the perfect way for us to get a foot in the door.”

At the large holographic meeting table, several Seafarm Group executives showed different reactions.

Richie Buckner, the marketing director who had an unpleasant run–in with Elizabeth at Mercury Plaza, lit up right away. He immediately volunteered. “Everyone, I think I’m the best person to handle this project. I’ve met her and know the basic situation. If I go, we can build communication faster-”

“No, Mr. Buckner, I don’t think you’re suitable.” A calm but firm voice cut him off.

It was a middle–aged man sitting across from Richie named Rufus Blanton.

He wore expensive rimless glasses, had perfectly combed hair, and was the head of the Strategic Investment department. He was also Richie’s biggest rival.

Rufus pushed up his glasses

Spoke slowly, “The problem is that you have met her, and it didn’t go well. From what we know, your attitude may have left a bad impression. If you go again, it could backfire. It might make negotiations harder. She might even think our whole company is like that. This deal is very important. We need to approach her with a fresh, friendly, and professional image.”

Richie’s face darkened.

He wanted to argue, but after seeing the thoughtful looks from the top executives, he held back.

Rufus had a point–and it was clear he wanted to snatch the project.

In the end, the executives chose Rufus. They appointed him as the main representative to negotiate with Elizabeth and gave him authority to build his own team and use company resources.

“Rufus, take a team to her farm first,” the COO said. “Find out what her secret is, how she grows potatoes and strawberries like that, her scale, her methods, and whether her tech can be transferred. If we understand everything, we won’t lose. If she’s smart, Seafarm Group can offer her the kingdom’s best and most comprehensive seed supply.”

Rufus smiled confidently. “Understood. I’ll make sure she sees our sincerity and our strength.”

A special inspection spaceship with the Seafarm Group logo broke through the thin atmosphere of Planet A001 and headed toward the garbage recycling station.

On board, besides Rufus and his assistants, was a top–level expert team.

Professor Stephan Roffe, an academician of the Kingdom Academy of Agriculture, was one of the

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“Based on behavior analysis, supply tracking, and unusual activity at the Tranquil Oasis, we’ve found the target’s biggest weakness. Elizabeth’s main problem is seeds.”

The analyst spoke calmly, “She’s collecting seeds at any cost, almost obsessively. She’s even willing to trade for low–quality seeds. This strongly shows that her seed supply is very limited, or she has trouble getting high–quality seeds from certain sources. This is her biggest bottleneck. It’s the perfect way for us to get a foot in the door.”

At the large holographic meeting table, several Seafarm Group executives showed different reactions.

Richie Buckner, the marketing director who had an unpleasant run–in with Elizabeth at Mercury Plaza, lit up right away. He immediately volunteered. “Everyone, I think I’m the best person to handle this project. I’ve met her and know the basic situation. If I go, we can build communication faster—”

“No, Mr. Buckner, I don’t think you’re suitable.” A calm but firm voice cut him off.

It was a middle–aged man sitting across from Richie named Rufus Blanton.

He wore expensive rimless glasses, had perfectly combed hair, and was the head of the Strategic Investment department. He was also Richie’s biggest rival.

Rufus pushed up his glasses and spoke slowly, “The problem is that you have met her, and it didn’t go well. From what we know, your attitude may have left a bad impression. If you go again, it could backfire. It might make negotiations harder. She might even think our whole company is like that. This deal is very important. We need to approach her with a fresh, friendly, and professional image.”

Richie’s face darkened.

He wanted to argue, but after seeing the thoughtful looks from the top executives, he held back.

Rufus had a point–and it was clear he wanted to snatch the project.

In the end, the executives chose Rufus. They appointed him as the main representative to negotiate with Elizabeth and gave him authority to build his own team and use company resources.

‘Rufus, take a team to her farm first,” the COO said. “Find out what her secret is, how she grows potatoes and strawberries like that, her scale, her methods, and whether her tech can be transferred. If we understand everything, we won’t lose. If she’s smart, Seafarm Group can offer her the kingdom’s best and most comprehensive seed supply.”

Rufus smiled confidently. “Understood. I’ll make sure she sees our sincerity and our strength.”

A special inspection spaceship with the Seafarm Group logo broke through the thin atmosphere of Planet A001 and headed toward the garbage recycling station.

On board, besides Rufus and his assistants, was a top–level expert team.

Professor Stephan Roffe, an academician of the Kingdom Academy of Agriculture, was one of the

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founders of the hydroponic liquid supplement system.

Halle Simmons, an expert in plant gene optimization and pest control.

Wayne Pauley, a senior engineer, was a top authority in large–scale smart farm design and operations.

All of them were big names in the Empire’s agriculture field. Normally, it was hard to get even one of them to show up. But this time, Seafarm Group brought them all to show their strength and expertise.

The spaceship followed the star map and hovered above the garbage recycling station.

Then it started a high–precision scan of the environment and life signals to find the farm’s exact location.

The scanning beams swept silently over the messy piles of trash below.

Soon, the holographic screen displayed a patch of vibrant, organized green that looked completely out of place against the gray, filthy surroundings.

“That’s it,” Rufus said.

The spaceship adjusted its angle and began to descend.

As it got lower, the view outside the window became clearer.

At first, the experts were whispering among themselves, expecting to see advanced hydroponic factories, multi–level vertical growing racks, and complex liquid supplement circulation systems…

But when the green land came fully into view, all the talking suddenly stopped.

The cabin fell into a strange, heavy silence.

Stephan was the first to react.

He jumped up from his seat and pressed his face close to the window. His eyes went wide behind his glasses, and his lips trembled. “Is that … soil? They’re planting directly in … in soil?!”

Halle also rushed to the window, her voice sharp. “No way! That’s impossible! Interstellar land pollution levels have been too high for centuries! Crops can’t survive in raw soil! They would absorb heavy metals and radiation!”

Wayne stared hard at the neat rows of farmland below. He could even see people working between the rows. It looked like his whole worldview was shaken. “No automated irrigation arms? No climate- controlled dome? No sterile barrier? This is like a living fossil from agricultural history! No, it’s older than fossils!”

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