Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 136: Sowing Seeds of Trust

He glanced at Kim Haru, who had his eyes half-closed, the brim of his hat pulled low, a slight frown on his lips, and his hands tucked into his pockets, appearing somewhat impatient.

Even Jang Dojung couldn’t help but feel a surge of confusion and doubt.

What was going on? Did he unintentionally touch upon a sensitive topic?

Seeing this, Jang Dojang quickly smiled and guided Kim Haru into the research institute. "Everyone, let’s not stand around chatting here. Let’s head inside. If Mr. Kim isn’t in a hurry, he can take a look around the institute. He didn’t have the chance to explore much last time, and besides, it should still be a while before Hwa Jian finishes shopping."

Kim Haru lifted his foot and walked inside.

The other researchers who had followed to the entrance, eager to see the renowned Mr. Kim, saw that he didn’t seem to regard even the director’s authority much and appeared particularly aloof and hard to approach. They immediately lost the courage to obstruct his path, they hastily stepping back to clear a way for him.

At this point, Jang Dojang quietly explained to Jang Dojung, "Mr. Kim has a cold personality, doesn’t like crowds, and isn’t very talkative. It’s not that he has any dissatisfaction with you, so please don’t take it personally."

Jang Dojung certainly wouldn’t mind.

After realizing it wasn’t because he had angered the other person, he relaxed and smiled.

"I understand, I understand. People with abilities often have a bit of their own temperament; that’s normal."

Knowing that Kim Haru didn’t like crowds, Jang Dojung shooed away the other researchers who were eager to gather around: "Everyone, disperse! Have the plants you’re working on sprouted? Is the virus content lower than last time? Have you conducted the control experiments? What are you all doing here?"

"..." The director really is a demon, isn’t he?

The researchers silently scattered.

With Jang Dojung, the director, leading the way, Kim Haru gained a deeper understanding of the Plant Research Institute.

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At least it was more comfortable than when Jang Dojang and Lee Kang had guided him before. The former was aware of Kim Haru’s personality and purposely took him through exclusive passages, avoiding places without dedicated paths and opting for less crowded routes.

After a while, Kim Haru’s fondness for Jang Dojung increased significantly.

"This room contains the seeds harvested by the safe zone this time. Most of them are stored in the logistics department, and we’ve been allocated a portion for our institute to see if we can grow them," Jang Dojung said, pointing to the room.

Kim Haru turned around to look.

Inside the room, five people were sorting through a pile of grains. Kim Haru could tell at a glance that they were selecting plump, vigorous seeds. He had also hastily picked through seeds when planting this batch.

The selected seeds had a higher chance of germination. After all, these grains had been stored for so many years, and if they weren’t careful, the final germination rate could be dismally low.

At this point, Jang Dojung glanced at Kim Haru and couldn’t help but ask, "I heard that Mr. Kim also received a portion of seeds. Would you mind sharing how you’re handling them? Are you planning to plant them all in the ground, or process them as food?"

Jang Dojang also turned his attention to Kim Haru. This question was not just something Jang Dojung wanted to know; Jang Dojang and even the Safe Zone Commander behind him, as well as anyone aware that Kim Haru had cultivated a large amount of normal vegetables, were eager to find out.

After all, these grains were rightfully Kim Haru’s, but who didn’t secretly hope he would use them to grow even more normal food?

Jang Dojang felt a bit nervous.

He worried that the director’s question might upset Kim Haru, who might think they had ulterior motives. So, before Kim Haru could speak, he hurriedly said, "Mr. Kim, please don’t take this the wrong way. Even if you plan to use them for food, no one has any objections. These are your belongings, and you can dispose of them as you wish."

"It’s just that everyone truly admires your ability in planting. If you don’t mind, the safe zone can provide you with seeds, and you can help plant them. The results would be split sixty-forty, with you getting sixty and us forty. I wonder how you feel about that?"

Jang Dojung also pushed up his glasses and smiled, saying, "Yes, I’m just a bit curious, which is why I asked."

The two men had considered this very thoroughly. Kim Haru wasn’t a petty person; in fact, he usually didn’t care too much about many things. As for how to handle this batch of seeds, what did it matter if others knew?

"I’ve eaten some and planted some," Kim Haru replied. "For now, I don’t need too many seeds. There isn’t enough land or manpower, so I can’t plant them all."

Upon hearing this response, Jang Dojang and Jang Dojung exchanged glances.

This was better than any answer they had imagined!

Mr. Kim not only intended to plant them, but based on what he said, the results would also end up in the hands of the residents of the safe zone. He didn’t even seem to plan on asking for compensation from the safe zone.

Neither of them considered the profits from Kim Haru’s shop as payment from the safe zone. With such low selling prices, how could that be fair to such high-quality vegetables?

However, not enough land? Not enough manpower?

The expressions on their faces became complicated.

In the end, Jang Dojung, relying on his years of experience in reading people, thought that Kim Haru wouldn’t be someone who would easily change his demeanor. Gritting his teeth, he made a suggestion: "If Mr. Kim is lacking in personnel and land, why not let the safe zone help?

We can find you land that meets your requirements by asking the ability users; they should be able to locate suitable areas for you."