After a long silence, the live stream of the Blue Star renovation project was back online.
Thanks to the previous incident, Lin Yi’s account had gained considerably more followers, many of whom were curious passersby who had heard about what happened and came to see for themselves.
But the moment viewers entered the stream, they were dumbfounded, What is going on here?
Long-time followers of Lin Yi knew his streams never followed the usual conventions, but even they were taken aback when they tuned in this time.
The screen showed a slightly dilapidated but spacious shed. That wasn’t the main point, however. The main point was that the shed was packed with over a dozen people.
From an elderly person in their seventies or eighties with a deeply wrinkled face down to a child of seven or eight, the group of refugees sat or stood in all sorts of odd postures, staring expectantly at the camera. Their gazes made the viewers behind the screen feel oddly self-conscious.
To be precise, they were staring at Lin Yi behind the camera.
This was the very schoolhouse Lin Yi had proposed building last time, intended for teaching the refugees about farming.
It was a school in name only, in reality, just an abandoned, dilapidated shed. At the front of the shed, a wooden stake had been set up as a podium. There were no benches or stools; the refugees had to stand or simply sit on the ground.
Aside from Du Hong and the chubby man he had dragged along, most of the attendees had been among those who witnessed the bet last time. Having seen the clear advantage of Lin Yi’s planting techniques, they had rushed over as soon as he proposed the school. With a mix of skepticism and curiosity, they wanted to see what else Lin Yi could teach.
Lin Yi waited a moment longer. Seeing that no one else was coming, he cleared his throat. “Hello, everyone. Over the next period, I will be giving you a comprehensive explanation of the scientific techniques needed for farming, including seed germination, land tillage, disease prevention and treatment, and so on.”
As Lin Yi spoke, he suddenly realized the camera was facing the wrong way. He had always been used to using the external camera, and this time he had forgotten to switch it back.
Without pausing his speech, he reached out and adjusted the camera.
Thus, the bewildered viewers saw the picture shake for a moment. Then, Lin Yi’s tall, handsome figure appeared on screen.
The young man’s warm voice continued at an unhurried pace. At the same time, his slender hands flipped through dozens of sheets of paper laid out on the table.
As the camera swept across the tabletop, sharp-eyed viewers noticed that every single sheet was filled with neatly written notes in tidy handwriting.
Combined with what they had seen earlier, some viewers guessed more or less correctly:
【Wait… is he teaching a farming class to refugees?】
【What are refugees?】
【Reply to the person above: That’s not easy to explain. Just look it up yourself.】
【Wow, the streamer is so dedicated, he wrote so many notes.】
These notes were the result of several nights of work by Lin Yi. They compiled systematic farming techniques and had been specifically revised to account for the climate and environmental changes of the interstellar era.
One could say they were unique and invaluable knowledge, found nowhere else in the entire galaxy.
Lin Yi flipped through the pages for a moment and finally found the one he was looking for.
His slender fingers pinched the sheet as he tapped the tabletop with his other hand, drawing the attention of both the refugees and the viewers. “Since some of you might still not fully understand seed soaking, let’s go over the technique again this time.”
“Seed soaking can be roughly divided into two methods: warm water soaking and cold water soaking. The purpose of warm water soaking is to stimulate the seeds and accelerate their absorption of water. It is generally used for vegetable seeds. Cold water soaking, on the other hand, is used for special crops that require cold stimulation to bloom…”
“Brother Lin! Last year, my winter wheat grew leaves but didn’t flower, is that because of this?” Suddenly, an excited shout rang out without warning, interrupting Lin Yi.
Unfortunately, the refugee had a raspy voice, and in his excitement, his voice cracked, making it sound especially comical.
The refugees, who had been listening attentively, were distracted and burst into laughter.
Even the live chat erupted in a string of “hahaha”:
【He did that on purpose, lol. His timing was perfect.】
【This guy knows his comedic effect.】
【I have a strange taste, I actually love seeing Teacher Lin get flustered. The way he wants to snap but forces himself to hold back is exactly like my homeroom teacher, lol.】
【+1】
【+2】
【+10086】
The serious classroom atmosphere was instantly shattered. Lin Yi had no choice but to maintain a stern expression, tap the podium to restore order, and continue: “What our friend just said is correct. The phenomenon of winter wheat growing leaves but not flowering is a sign that the seeds and seedlings did not experience low temperatures. Since this problem is only discovered during the flowering season, once it appears, the losses are severe. Everyone must pay close attention.”
Compared to the casual knowledge he had shared earlier on the field ridges, this summary was far more comprehensive. To make it easier to understand, he gave many common examples and cited extensive references. Even viewers who had initially tuned in just to see his face couldn’t help but listen carefully.
【Help. It feels like I’m taking an online class.】
【If my online class teacher looked this good, I’d actually pay attention too (dog head).】
【To be fair, he explains it better than my online teacher, clear and vivid. Even I, someone who knows nothing about this, feel like I actually understood it…】
However, unlike the attentive viewers, the refugees below, who had received little to no education, were not nearly as appreciative.
As Lin Yi was teaching, he noticed two refugees fooling around in the back.
They had started by whispering to each other, but their voices grew louder and louder until they were outright arguing. The noise completely drowned out Lin Yi’s lecture.
Lin Yi: …I’m exhausted. Just end it all.
He finally understood the crushing despair a teacher feels when faced with students who just won’t get it.
Seeing the two arguing more fiercely, Lin Yi expressionlessly escorted them outside to continue their fight. He then resumed the lecture in the temporarily quiet room.
Of course, that was only the beginning.
In just two short hours of class, Lin Yi experienced, among other things, students arguing, bizarre questions being asked, and someone suddenly running outside because he got bored.
The refugees had taken disorganization and indiscipline to the extreme. Few paid attention, but they all seemed united in causing chaos. By the time the lecture ended, Lin Yi felt utterly drained.
And yet, the refugees below were all smiling cheerfully, clearly in high spirits. Even the live chat was flooded with “hahaha”, every time something unexpected happened in class, the viewers laughed even more gleefully.
Throughout the entire lesson, it seemed Lin Yi was the only one who suffered.
Let’s see if you’re still laughing later, Lin Yi thought, his face expressionless.
He reached out and pulled out a package, waving it in front of the refugees. To make sure they could see clearly, he deliberately opened the package and grabbed a handful.
Lin Yi opened his palm. Plump vegetable seeds spilled through his fingers, bouncing and scattering across the podium.
The refugees’ eyes lit up instantly.
Lin Yi deliberately ignored their eager looks and continued unhurriedly: “The seeds aren’t free. Next comes the Q&A session. Only those who answer correctly will receive a reward.”
“Alright, first question, what is the planting method for peas? What water temperature should be used for soaking, for how long, and how many days after planting do they germinate?”
Lin Yi asked casually, as if it were nothing.
The refugees below the podium were dumbfounded.