The next morning, Lily and Rei returned inside the system space, managing the fields.
Meanwhile, Ace set off toward the river with Liu Mei, Shan Yifeng, and Ruby, their excitement palpable in the crisp morning air.
"You know," Shan Yifeng said, cracking his knuckles, "this is going to be easy. We just dig a few channels, move some dirt, and—boom! Instant irrigation!"
"Instant?" Liu Mei scoffed, tossing him a skeptical glance. "You think this is some simple gardening? If we're doing this, we're doing it properly."
Shan Yifeng, skipping ahead, grinned. "Then I'll dig the most! More than you did!"
Liu Mei smirked. "Good luck with that, junior brother."
Shan Yifeng puffed out his chest. "Meh, I'm still stronger than you."
Liu Mei stuck out her tongue. "Yeah? Well, I'm faster, swifter and better!"
Shan Yifeng narrowed his eyes. "Stronger beats faster!"
Liu Mei crossed her arms. "Not if I finish digging before you even lift a shovel."
