Chapter 27: Accidentally Caught on Live Stream

When the Su family managed to enter the farm without incident, by sheer coincidence, two other people also succeeded in slipping inside. It was as if they had stumbled into a stroke of outrageous luck. However, they couldn’t get in through the main gate and had no choice but to climb over the wall.

These two were none other than Bai Feng and Kun Bu from the Xuanpai Society in Yanjing. This time, they had come on another investigative mission. As Bai Feng and Kun Bu scaled the wall and entered the farmhouse grounds, they kept their phones streaming live so that tens of thousands of their online followers could witness the thrill of their exploit.

Normally, the farm was shrouded in a thick, violet mist every day, yet for some unknown reason, the fog was thin that night, making it easy for them to sneak in undetected. Bai Feng and Kun Bu entered through the backyard. The moment they landed, they were startled by the scene that met their eyes.

Can you guess what frightening sight they stumbled upon?

The entire backyard was filled with fruit trees, all laden with heavy, ripening fruit. They clearly remembered that the last time they had visited, the yard had been barren—at most, there were a few vegetable patches, but certainly not such an expansive orchard.

It was as if they had seen a ghost!

That had to be it!

“Sister Bai… you don’t think I’m dreaming, do you? When did this whole orchard just spring up out of nowhere?”

It truly was uncanny! As soon as he finished speaking, Kun Bu pinched his arm hard, unable to help himself.

Ouch!

He could feel the pain—so it wasn’t a dream after all.

Bai Feng was equally shaken. “I…I have no idea what’s going on. But I’m sure of one thing: the sudden appearance of this orchard is bizarre, grotesque, and frankly, terrifying.”

Meanwhile, the live stream was in an uproar.

“Wow! Is that the farmhouse’s orchard? It’s huge, so magnificent!”

“Awesome! It looks like the Celestial Peach Garden from myth, so unreal!”

“Hey streamer, see me? I’m Piggy Nose with the Jade Flower—when you come back, can you bring me some fruit from that orchard? It looks so tempting, I’d love to try some!”

“As big as a fist, so tempting—those must be heavenly fruits, right?”

The comment section exploded with excitement.

Bai Feng and Kun Bu stood frozen for nearly ten minutes. If it hadn’t been for the constant pinging of messages in their live stream chat, they might never have snapped out of their daze.

“Sister Bai, I’m certain there’s something strange about this farm, especially this orchard. How could it have appeared overnight? Even livestock bred for rapid growth aren’t this fast—it’s as if they’ve got rocket boosters strapped to their backs, shooting straight up to the sky.”

Bai Feng was at a loss for words. She walked over to the trees, reaching out to touch the uncanny fruit. It felt completely real beneath her fingers.

At last, unable to resist, Bai Feng picked one and took a big bite.

She gasped in surprise: “Ah… so sweet, so juicy! This is honestly the most delicious fruit I’ve ever tasted, bar none.”

“Really? Let me try,” Kun Bu said, picking a fruit and biting into it. Instantly, his face was filled with amazement. “Ah… incredible! The flavor is unique!”

“Is it really that good? You’re making my mouth water just watching,” someone commented.

“Exactly, you can’t hog it all for yourselves—if we witness it, we deserve a share. Bring some back for us!”

“Heh, streamer, sneaking in is exciting and all, but if the owner catches you… well, good luck!”

“You two certainly have refined tastes.”

Before their viewers could finish firing off messages, the very person they were worried about appeared—just as the saying goes, speak of the devil and he shall appear.

Chu Xiaoyu materialized silently, like a specter.

Bai Feng and Kun Bu were dumbstruck. They were still streaming? Had they just revealed the orchard’s secret to the world? The secret was out.

They had been careless.

“B-b-boss… actually, we… we…” they stammered, unable to explain themselves, caught red-handed like a pair of thieves. Shame washed over them.

Chu Xiaoyu, meanwhile, remained calm. The secret of the orchard was already exposed—what else could he do? Just let it be.

“If you like, we can pay for the fruit we just ate,” Kun Bu offered, uncertain.

“Turn off your live stream first, then we’ll talk,” Chu Xiaoyu said coolly.

“Ah! Yes, we’ll shut it off right now.”

“Don’t! Not now…” protested the viewers. The excitement was at its peak—how could the stream end at such a crucial moment?

But the live stream was cut off.

Bai Feng and Kun Bu could do nothing but stand awkwardly, awaiting their fate.

After all, sneaking into the farm like this was illegal. If the police were called, they’d have plenty to answer for down at the station.

“Honestly, there’s no need for you to keep hiding your real identities,” Chu Xiaoyu said, his tone mild. “Let me tell you, from the very first time you visited my farmhouse, I already knew who you were. You’re from Yanjing, and you’re not here for sightseeing—you’re investigating something, aren’t you?”

Bai Feng and Kun Bu were both taken aback.

Rumor had it that Chu Xiaoyu, the owner of this farm, was no ordinary person. But they hadn’t expected his mind to be so sharp, so unsettlingly perceptive.

“You just streamed my orchard to the world, didn’t you? Sigh, that’s a real headache,” Chu Xiaoyu said, shaking his head.

He was certain that after tonight, his farmhouse would be besieged by internet celebrities. The last incident with the spring water had already caused a sensation, and this orchard would be even more explosive.

The most troubling part was that the orchard had appeared as if overnight. How could he explain such a thing? There was simply no way.

Noticing the constant change in Chu Xiaoyu’s expression, Bai Feng and Kun Bu grew more uneasy.

Kun Bu nudged Bai Feng and whispered, “Sister Bai, maybe we should make a run for it.”

After all, they had trespassed; they were, by definition, intruders.

But Bai Feng shook her head. “No, if we run now, it would be even more dishonorable. Besides, we wouldn’t get far.”

They kept their conversation low, exchanging uneasy glances and gestures. Chu Xiaoyu saw everything.

He mused to himself: Perhaps I should just use these two as fertilizer for the orchard.