A Beekeeper in a Magical World

Hua Mi finally relaxed after the unexpected guests and began to tally the treasures gained from this exchange.

A ring and a magic box.

Although they seemed scarce, their quality was top-notch, especially the magic box, which solved one of his most pressing issues.

Putting on the ring, Hua Mi felt an immediate boost in focus.

Concentration, essentially, meant mental power—the more abundant, the more focused.

After deliberate training, he sensed a considerable improvement in his mental strength.

But it was only enough to control one swarm of bees, not yet sufficient for two.

He felt like he was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Upon wearing the ring, he sensed a surge in focus, overcoming the final obstacle and entering a new phase.

Releasing his consciousness, he attempted to connect with the bee swarms.

First, the Painful Bees—no issues.

Next, the Ironclad Bees—equally smooth.

Wearing the ring, his focus increased just enough to control two bee groups simultaneously.

"Not bad, this just made it even more valuable."

This could be for personal use or traded later—a high-value item indeed.

Hua Mi took out the magic box.

In his hand, it felt slightly smaller than a typical third-order magic cube.

"I think it goes like this..."

Recalling Carter's actions, he pressed the top button.

The surface of the magic box immediately displayed a myriad of intricate inscriptions.

Placing the box on the floor, he stepped back.

Similar to before, the box rapidly unfolded into a square aperture.

A dimensional space appeared out of thin air on the wooden floor—a space not too extensive, a ladder leading downward. It was only slightly larger than the opening but stood about three to four stories tall, resembling a vertical well.

It could easily accommodate the beehives.

However, the bottom was filled with decaying food scraps, a sight too filthy to bear.

Before placing the bees inside, he needed to clean it thoroughly.

As a beekeeper, Hua Mi prioritized cleanliness, finding this intolerable.

Immediately, he fetched cleaning tools and descended into the well.

The cleaning solution poured in as if it were free until not a hint of odor remained.

Despite the small area, it was more exhausting than imagined.

The lack of a drainage system meant constant climbing to dispose of the filth.

However, it seemed to have an air passage, ruling out suffocation concerns.

After several hours of labor, Hua Mi finally cleaned the magic box to his satisfaction.

Coming out, exhausted and sore, but a quick restorative drink ensured a vibrant morning.

Night had fallen in the alternate world.

Inadvertently, his routine had shifted accordingly.

He tidied up before bed, moving all 38 hives into the magic box.

"It's better to keep them close."

The recent encounter had sounded an alarm for him.

Maintaining a bee farm here wouldn’t always be trouble-free.

Though not one to seek trouble, uninvited guests, with intentions unknown, could arrive anytime.

Hence, safeguarding the most crucial bee colonies, especially the three new species, was paramount for his livelihood.

Returning to Earth with the magic box, the sun had yet to set.

Hua Mi checked the online store's backend, first glancing at the ratings.

There was indeed an increase in positive feedback, albeit without any written comments.

"Huh?"

Hua Mi paused, eyes widening suddenly.

Someone had bought 100 bottles of the Moon Slumber Flower Honey!

Checking the buyer, it turned out to be the same account from yesterday.

Expecting a returning customer, he didn't anticipate it to happen this swiftly and massively.

100 bottles at 300 yuan each summed up to a hefty 30,000 yuan.

Ordinary folks wouldn’t make such a substantial purchase in one go. Was this customer planning to resell it, earning from the price difference, risking trouble if the high pricing got reported? It was a dicey situation.

"Ding-a-ling—"

A faint sound of a car bell rang outside.

It signaled a mail delivery—a tradition in Huayu Town. Whether someone was home or not, the postman always rang the bell.

"I haven’t bought anything recently."

Hua Mi walked out, opening the door and heading to the mailbox.

Inside lay an envelope.

"Who’s writing to me?"

Moreover, who still handwrites letters these days?

Inspecting the sender's name and address, he paused.

"Zhang Cheng..."

Wait a minute.

Hua Mi recalled—the customer who purchased the honey went by the nickname "Zhang Cheng," followed by a string of numbers.

The address also matched.

"Even after years in the beekeeping business, it's the first time I’ve received a handwritten letter from a customer."

Hua Mi opened the envelope, heading home while perusing the contents.

The handwriting wasn’t the prettiest, but it radiated earnestness in every stroke.

"Dear Store Owner,

Hello!

I'm Zhang Cheng, the customer who just placed an order for 100 bottles of honey.

I'm writing this letter to express my feelings, even though it might seem a bit presumptuous.

Due to work pressures, I've been struggling with sleep issues lately.

Luckily, I stumbled upon this honey online.

Despite the seemingly high price, I ordered due to Huayu Town’s reputation (I was a huge fan of the town and even attended the Flower Festival in my childhood).

To my surprise, after drinking a cup of this honey water, I experienced an unprecedented sleep and woke up feeling perfectly refreshed.

So, I've decided to buy 100 bottles for my employees as a benefit.

I'm no expert and don’t understand why this honey has such an excellent sleep aid effect. Initially, I was curious, but then I let it go.

It helps me charge toward my goals in the best possible condition. Why bother about the how? It only distracts.

Let’s just call it a magical enchantment.

What moved me most about this honey wasn’t its sleep aid but its pure taste.

With adulterated honey flooding the market, it’s heartening to know there are beekeepers holding on to their original intentions. Just thinking about this unexpectedly touches and inspires me.

As for choosing a paper letter, it's nothing special, just felt better than being too forward.

The current situation in Huayu Town isn’t optimistic.

As a fan of the town and a customer benefiting from this honey, I genuinely wish your store the best of business!

"..."