Chapter 161: The Move of an Old Acquaintance
Although the sacrifice list required five gold-star quality parsnips, they weren’t strictly necessary. Of the four gold-star crops representing the three optimal planting seasons—spring, summer, and fall—only three were needed.
Aside from parsnips, melons, corn, and pumpkins could be used as substitutes. Melons and corn could be planted in summer, while pumpkins grew in fall, fulfilling the high-quality crop requirement for the sacrifice. For spring, Leon still felt it was more reliable to focus on planting high-value crops to build up his initial capital.
Leon had originally planned to walk to Pelican Town, but after leaving the farm, he discovered that the dirt road leading there was no longer muddy. The ground had hardened, and yesterday’s full day of rain seemed to have been completely absorbed. Overnight, it had dried out considerably.
This meant Leon didn’t have to walk after all. He pulled out his bicycle, hopped on, and rode straight toward Pelican Town. Passing by Harvey’s Clinic, he ran into Abigail.
“Hey, Leon. Good morning!” Abigail greeted him warmly the moment she saw him.
“Morning, Abigail. Are you heading to the clinic?” Leon asked curiously, noticing her waiting at the door as if it hadn’t opened yet.
“Mm-hmm. I booked a physical today,” Abigail said with a nod. “Most people in town pick a day each year to get a checkup from Harvey. That way we can catch any health problems early. If you ever have a free day, you should schedule one too.”
“Does that checkup include a pregnancy test?” Leon recalled a certain unique line Abigail had in the game.
Abigail’s eyes widened in curiosity. “How did you know I use that excuse to scare off boys trying to hit on me?”