After tending to the animals at your farm, you set out for the Town's Laboratory to enhance the quality of your crop seeds. The head island researcher "Ling" told you to stop by whenever, so right now is a good time as any. Upon entering the building, your eyes scan around for Ling, but she's nowhere to be found. Instead, you see a diligent researcher analyzing graphs of data on a computer while taking notes in a journal. His eyes immediately perk up when he notices you and welcomes you with a friendly grin.

"Oh, you’re the new farmer, right? I’ve heard about you from my uncle Joko. The carpenter. Tall? Mustache? Anyways, I also just moved here last winter, for work and it's very nice to meet you!"