I Didn't Really Want to Do Farming! (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 36
The earth sprites had loudly boasted they wouldn’t leave my side for even a moment, yet they hadn’t shown their faces all day.
Stella, who had been worried they might constantly pop up and bother her, now found herself secretly missing them when they didn’t appear.
After much trial and error, I finally completed four handkerchiefs representing the four seasons and one additional handkerchief embroidered with a carrot to commemorate my first carrot harvest. I felt quite proud of myself upon finishing them.
I’d been thinking of giving them to the earth sprites when they came, but they hadn’t shown up all morning. Wondering if they might be sleeping, I checked under the bed again, but the gemstone-box bed was completely empty.
Though I’d brushed off all the dirt and it was clean again, I had an uneasy feeling that brushing dirt off every day might become my new routine.
“Stella, what are you doing there?”
As I peered under the bed, a cute and familiar voice called out. The earth sprites had returned.
“Where have you been? You promised you’d guard me all day!”
“Oh, I meant to, but that scary woman was with you, so I figured you’d be safe.”
Ark gave an inexplicable reply to Stella’s exaggerated complaint.
“Scary woman? You don’t mean Mila, do you?”
“Yeah. The woman who never smiles and always looks so stern. Mila.”
It was funny how just her expression alone made Mila seem frightening.
“If she’s so scary, why leave me alone with her?”
“Well, even if she’s scary, she likes you.”
“Mila? Likes me?”
Stella had never once sensed warm affection from Mila. She’d only been grateful that Mila didn’t seem to harbor outright malice toward her.
Of course, Mila did fulfill her requests well, but Stella assumed that was simply because it was Mila’s duty.
“Yeah. You can tell just by the way she looks at you.”
“Sure, I can tell.”
When Ark and Esta spoke with the certainty of worldly-wise philosophers, Oton, who had been quietly listening, clicked her tongue.
“Nonsense.”
“Why nonsense? We saw it ourselves—me and Esta.”
“Humans shouldn’t be judged so simplistically.”
Oton said, her voice tinged slightly with irritation. Esta bristled, and Ark looked hurt.
“Then what about Stella? Don’t you trust Stella either?”
Esta placed her hands on her hips, lifted her chin, and asked as if challenging Oton to answer that. Surely, even someone who claimed not to trust humans couldn’t say such a thing to Stella, who had removed the cursed jar for them.
But Oton stared silently at Stella, who was gazing back at her, then let out a deep sigh and continued in a gentle tone.
“To be precise, that day Stella knocked over the stone tower by accident—because she was startled when Mila called out and fell over. Right?”
Oton crossed her arms and asked coolly. Stella suddenly had nothing to say—the truth was exactly as Oton described.
“Well….”
Unable to answer properly, Stella was rescued by Ark, who had been listening quietly.
“But if Stella hadn’t thrown and broken the jar lid with the curse inscription, what do you think would’ve happened to us?”
“You only touched it because you were sure it wasn’t dangerous, right?”
Oton asked again.
Wow—I never expected one of these adorable earth sprites to be so calm and rational. Even now, she stood with her tiny arms crossed and a haughty expression, which was utterly endearing.
Stella hesitated briefly over how to respond, then decided to tell the truth. No matter how she might dress it up, the events of that day were exactly as Oton had described.
“I accidentally knocked over the stone tower when I fell, and I broke the jar because I knew it wasn’t dangerous. You’re absolutely right, Oton.”
“See? Yet you two keep praising her every day as some noble farmer or whatever. I think we should wait and see a bit more. Don’t take it the wrong way—it’s just that someone’s got to stay level-headed.”
Oton spoke calmly to the very end.
“Alright. I won’t take it the wrong way.”
It was truly amazing how these palm-sized creatures differed not only in appearance but also in voice and personality.
Iver remained silent, watching anxiously as her friends talked with Stella.
When the conversation naturally wound down and reached a comfortable end, Iver finally relaxed and sat back with evident relief.
“Oh, right—I have something for you all.”
“What is it?”
At Stella’s words, the three earth sprites hurriedly gathered around her. Though Oton sat apart, her occasional glances betrayed that she wasn’t entirely indifferent to the curiosity.
“It’s nothing special—I embroidered some handkerchiefs, and I thought they’d make nice blankets for you.”
“You’re giving them to us?”
“Really?”
“Th-th-th….”
While Ark and Esta jumped excitedly, Iver stammered, unable to get out her thanks.
Stella gently stroked Iver’s head with one finger and handed her the handkerchief embroidered with a snowman.
Iver accepted the silky handkerchief with a look of awe.
“It’s so soft—it feels like flowing water.”
So genuinely impressed was she that Iver didn’t even stammer. She simply marveled at how the handkerchief fluttered like seaweed with every movement.
“This one’s for Ark, this one’s for Esta, and lastly, this one’s for Oton.”
Oton, who had just been scolding Stella, assumed she wouldn’t receive a gift and jumped up in surprise.
But when her eyes met Stella’s, she quickly turned her head as if unimpressed and quietly sat back down on the bed.
“Aren’t you going to take it?”
When Stella held out the handkerchief, Oton reluctantly shuffled forward and took it.
“Don’t think I’ll completely trust you—a human—just because I accepted this.”
“Of course not.”
Though Oton grumbled to the end, Stella saw her break into a wide smile the moment she turned away. So cute.
“Oh, right—Stella, we have something for you too.”
“What is it?”
Feeling proud as she watched the sprites delight over their handkerchiefs, Stella’s eyes sparkled at the word “gift.”
Esta handed her two more seed pouches, each twice as large as the fairy carrot seed pouch she’d given before.
“Are these seeds?”
“Yeah. Go ahead and plant them.”
“What kind of seeds are they?”
“I’m not sure myself. Old Man Woo Hoo told us to give them to you. He said they’d grow really well if you planted them.”
“Really?”
Stella didn’t say it aloud in front of the sprites, but she sincerely hoped they’d be crops that fetched a good price.
The seeds from the first pouch were long and pitch-black, with two thick, antenna-like hairs sprouting from one end.
If they hadn’t been introduced as seeds beforehand, she might have mistaken them for insects.
Excited, Stella opened the second pouch—and gasped involuntarily. It was filled with pearly white, round little beads.
“You don’t know what these seeds are either?”
“Those are spinach seeds.”
“Since when were spinach seeds this pretty?”
“Ordinary spinach seeds are brown, of course. These are packed with earth sprites’ blessings.”
“They’ll taste as delicious as fairy carrots, then?”
“Absolutely.”
To Stella, the pouch brimming with seeds felt as precious as a treasure chest.
“Shall I plant them tomorrow?”
“Yeah. We’ll help you.”
When Ark nodded, the other sprites eagerly volunteered too. When the three sprites looked toward Oton, who had stayed silent the whole time, she fiddled with her handkerchief and grumpily replied.
“Fine, I’ll help too.”
Esta, who finally seemed satisfied, quickly added,
“Both of these must be planted only on cloudy days or at night. If the seeds get sunlight, they’ll dry up immediately. Oh, and you can’t plant them on the same day.”
“Why not?”
“One per day. That’s our rule.”
Though the rule seemed odd and frustrating, Stella could only nod obediently.
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Today was Brin and Daren’s second trip to the market. When the two mentioned they’d gone to the market, sold goods, and received payment, Lian’s face showed clear envy.
Watching Lian, Stella decided she should give everyone a fair chance to go selling.
“Princess Stella, we’ll be off now.”
Daren bowed politely like a schoolboy heading to class. Brin also greeted enthusiastically.
Working at Verdura Castle was nice, but walking mountain paths with Daren and exploring the market was even better.
When working, Daren was too busy to answer her questions properly, but when they walked together, he at least responded readily.
“Oh, right—on your way back, could you buy some seeds or seedlings available at the market?”
“What kind should we get?”
“Hmm… something perfect for planting right now. Ask around at the market and get whatever seems suitable.”
“Yes, understood.”
Daren wanted to ask for more specifics but figured the princess probably didn’t know much about seeds either, so he quickly wrapped up the conversation. He was in a hurry since their morning tasks had delayed their departure.
“Today, I’ll take three bunches of carrots to sell.”
Having sold two bunches instantly last time, Daren was already gaining confidence. If he sold all three today, he planned to bring four tomorrow.
“Alright. I’m counting on you.”
Watching the two leave, Stella thought they looked just like a newlywed couple. Come to think of it, they actually made a rather well-matched pair.
Daren seemed aloof but cared for her thoughtfully, while Brin, though shy at first, became affectionate and diligent once close. Their height difference was quite noticeable, yet it seemed to draw them to each other even more.
Stella gazed blankly at their retreating figures, vaguely wondering if such a day would ever come for her—then quickly shook her head. Now wasn’t the time for idle daydreams.
She had a lot to do today.
“Mila, classes were canceled today, right?”
“Yes, I heard the teacher is unwell and won’t be coming.”
“So we don’t have any other plans, then?”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
*
At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
***
Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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