King of the Wilderness-Chapter 193 - 150: Autumn Vegetable Planting and a New Family Member (Part 2)

The two types of fertilizer he chose were the perfect combination for this purpose. Fish fertilizer is a high-quality, high-nitrogen organic fertilizer that provides the core nutrients for leaf growth.

In contrast, the seaweed extract is rich in natural hormones that stimulate root development and a large amount of potassium.

He poured this nutrient solution, which he called "rooting water," in moderate amounts into each planting hole.

Then, he carefully placed the cabbage seedling into the hole, adjusted it upright, and gently covered and compacted its roots with the surrounding soil.

With Aliya and Emily immediately joining in, a wonderful assembly line formed by the three adults was created.

Aliya took on the gentlest and most delicate task, lifting each seedling out of the seed tray with extreme care, as if handling a newborn baby.

Lin Yu'an served as the go-between, taking the seedlings from Aliya, watering them with the rooting solution, and then placing them precisely into the holes, making sure they were upright.

As a veterinarian, Emily was very handy. She was in charge of the final task of filling in and compacting the soil.

Her actions were swift and precise, always using the right amount of force to securely anchor the seedlings in the soil.

The three of them worked together seamlessly, without saying a word, as the warm sunlight streamed through the plastic film, illuminating their focused silhouettes.

The only sounds in the greenhouse were the fresh scents of soil and plants, along with the distant laughter and playful noises coming from the picnic blanket where the dogs and babies were playing.

The greenhouse was bustling yet cozy, and then a loud cry came from the picnic blanket.

It seemed that their son, Ethan, was hungry, and by the sound of it, very hungry. Almost in response, Olivia started to whimper as well.

"Oh, it looks like our little ones are starving." Aliya put down her work, a faintly helpless smile crossing her face.

"Emily, dear, I'll leave this to you for now. I need to prepare 'lunch' for these two little ones."

After speaking, she got up, walked over to the picnic blanket, skillfully picked up the crying Ethan, then Olivia, and headed toward the cabin, leaving the two of them alone.

Once Aliya left, the atmosphere in the greenhouse grew somewhat intricate.

Without Aliya acting as a buffer, the interaction between Lin Yu'an and Emily became a little silent and awkward.

After all, Aliya's near matchmaking approach had significantly impacted their worldviews.

"I... I'll get the seedlings," Emily broke the silence proactively. She went over to the seed tray and, imitating Aliya, gently pried out a seedling.

Lin Yu'an acknowledged with a hum, continuing with watering and placing the seedlings.

They continued working silently; though the efficiency of the assembly line remained, the warm and harmonious atmosphere was gone without Aliya's mediation. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"That day... thank you."

"Not just for fixing my car, but also... for what happened afterward. I don't think I've properly thanked you yet."

Emily's voice was soft but exceptionally clear in the quiet greenhouse.

Lin Yu'an paused momentarily, not turning around, and replied quietly, "No need to thank me, it was what I should do."

"No."

Emily shook her head, looking at Lin Yu'an's broad back, gathering her courage to continue.

"The most important thing is not that you saved me. I mean... you chose a method that allowed me to live."

"Though it was... very cruel, I understand it was the best choice at that time. Thank you for not killing me. I know you could have done that easily."

He turned around, for the first time seriously and setting aside all distractions, looking at Emily in front of him.

Sunlight streamed through the film, softly illuminating her; a bit of soil was still on her face, and a few strands of hair on her forehead were damp with sweat, sticking to her smooth skin.

Her blue eyes, in this moment, no longer held the fear and caution of before, only a clarity and calmness that comes after a storm.

"It's all in the past now," Lin Yu'an finally said.

"Yes, it's all in the past." Emily nodded, a self-deprecating smile curling her lips as she looked at Lin Yu'an.

Then, she posed the most crucial question that had been swirling in her mind.

"I just didn't expect Aliya to react that way. She's... a remarkable woman."

She lifted her head, gazing directly into Lin Yu'an's eyes, her tone inquisitive. "So, Lin, what do you think of her invitation? Can you really... accept all of this?"

This question, like a scalpel, precisely peeled away the layer of awkwardness disguised between them.

Lin Yu'an fell silent, unable to answer immediately.

Accept it? His traditional beliefs made it hard to do so.

Reject it? Aliya's expectations rooted in Mormonism and the woman intricately bound to his fate gave him no reason to refuse.

Seeing his silence, Emily seemed to understand something. She stepped forward, closing the gap between them.

"See, you're conflicted too, aren't you?" Her voice turned softer, holding a slight, almost imperceptible allure.

"You're someone accustomed to being in control. Yet now, this is beyond what you can control. Isn't that... leaving you a bit unwilling?"

She reached out, using her fingertip to gently wipe a speck of dirt from Lin Yu'an's cheek, the action full of ambiguous probing.