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‘And she was visibly disgusted by the lady’s house, but she held it in for the camera.’
‘God, and the viewers there kept saying she was sweet, kind, and hardworking. It’s embarrassing to watch.’
‘Oh, there’s something even worse.’
‘They got another family and tried changing the kid’s food.’
‘And you know what happened? The kid was fine, but then they made him cry. Jojo couldn’t even calm him down.’
‘LMAO, she put on a good sister act and tried to calm the kid down, but when he asked for a hug, she moved away.’
‘Good sister on the outside, kid-hating wench on the inside. Fake.’
‘So, did they achieve anything?’
‘Nope. The kid’s grandma came back from work and asked them to leave. Aggressively.’
‘Jojo kept apologizing after they came out and said she failed. Aaron and Leon had to cheer her up.’
‘Aaron spoils his sister a lot. He actually said the family was rude and ungrateful just to cheer her up.’
‘Is he out of his mind? Why should they be thankful? Because they made the kid cry?’
‘Because in his world, anyone who upsets his sister is wrong.’
‘I thought being overly attached to a sibling was bad enough, but being overly attached to a sister isn’t much better. I feel sorry for the girl who’s going to date Aaron.’
If Rebecca hadn’t been compared to Rosie, and if Zac’s fans hadn’t gone on a rant, the viewers might have had a better opinion of Rosie’s performance. However, at that point, the viewers and fans of other guests felt that Rosie was trying too hard.
Zac and his teammates were in the courtyard, observing Rebecca skillfully crafting baskets out of reed straws. Rebecca noticed the dried straws that were scattered around the courtyard. After receiving permission from the production team, she gathered some to create baskets, providing a convenient storage solution for their clothes and supplies.
Her teammates watched with curiosity as they engaged in conversation.
An exhausted Aaron and his equally fatigued team returned, only to find Zac and his teammates relaxing and observing Rebecca’s basket-making. They felt frustrated. How could they be so relaxed?
Zac noticed the other team approaching, looking exhausted. He then saw them holding a few eggs and vegetables. “Is that all you got in exchange?”
Aaron raised an eyebrow. “Are you saying you got a lot?” That’s impossible. We asked dozens of families, but we’ve never encountered these guys. As they slowed down and talked among themselves, they speculated that Zac and his team never left the courtyard. And it seems to be the case.
Zac smiled. “We haven’t received anything in return, but our dinner is taken care of.”
Aaron didn’t believe it. “How can you have dinner when you haven’t received anything in exchange?”
Zac pointed at Rebecca, smiling. “Because we have Rebecca. She’s our secret weapon.”
Aaron and his team became even more confused. Rosie’s heart sank.
“You won because of her?” That’s impossible. She didn’t like that Zac was being so friendly towards Rebecca.
Smugly, Zac said, “She fixed the committee’s tractor, so the village head invited us over for dinner at his place.”
Rosie raised her voice, “She can fix tractors?”
Aaron was also surprised. He looked at Rebecca. “When did you learn how to fix tractors?” Why didn’t we know that?
Rebecca looked at Aaron. “I’ve always known how to fix tractors. It’s normal that you have no idea about it.”
Aaron struggled to find words. “I…” He was starting to realize that he didn’t understand his sister at all, and he was annoyed. Rebecca was hiding something from them. Unable to hold back, he sarcastically said, “Then you’re amazing.”
Rebecca grinned. “Thanks. I think I’m pretty awesome too.”
Aaron was speechless. Zac couldn’t help but laugh. He was happy to see Aaron being silenced.
Aaron’s fans started hurling hate comments at Rebecca, calling her a disrespectful woman. Rebecca’s fans and some of the viewers found her straightforward attitude likable. Aaron had been sarcastic at first, but Rebecca didn’t have to tolerate that.
Leon watched as Rebecca fired back at Aaron, and he realized that she had changed. She used to hold back because Aaron was family, but now she saw Aaron as a stranger. No, she treated him like she hated him. How will she treat me, then? For some reason, he felt restless, but he couldn’t talk to Rebecca about it in front of the camera. He told his team, “Let’s go back and rest.” He was also trying to make things easier for Aaron.
Aaron didn’t push his luck. “Sure.” Instead of going back to his room, he went to Rosie’s. Concerned, he asked, “Is your leg still hurting, Ros?”
Aggrieved, Rosie said, “Yeah.” Before Titus arrived, she was supposed to put on a loving sibling act with Aaron to gain more fans, so she showed the camera how well she got along with her brothers.
“I’ll give you a foot massage then.” Aaron crouched down and took off her shoes, then he rubbed her foot. Rosie leaned forward and hugged him, like a loving sister asking for affection.
She nuzzled her head against his shoulder. “You’re the best, Aaron.”
Leyla was right beside them, feeling sore. And jealous. She thought it was strange that Rosie and Aaron were so close. A bit too close.
Aaron’s and Rosie’s fans called Aaron a caring brother and Rosie a sweet sister. This was really heartwarming, but some people thought they were being too close for comfort. They were actual siblings, though, so they didn’t think much of it.
At the same time, a beautiful straw basket was finally completed. Keira looked at Rebecca. “You can make baskets too, Rebecca?” She and the others tried, but they were not good at it and failed to learn.
Rebecca smiled. “I did learn how to do it.” She placed the basket on the table. “We’ll use this basket to store our essentials.”
Keira picked it up to examine it closely. “Sure.
I was wondering where I should keep my skincare stuff. We’ll just take this basket with us when we shower. It’ll make things a lot easier.” I made the right choice by sharing a room with Rebecca.
Rebecca smiled. “That’s what I was thinking too. Tomorrow, I’ll make some straw hats. We can wear them when we go fruit-picking. Then I’ll make some more baskets to store our clothes.”
Zac smiled. “Do Eric and I get one too?”
Rebecca looked at him. “Of course. We’re a team. Everyone gets one.”
Zac smiled. “Thank you very much, then.” They would be staying here for almost a month, and he didn’t want to cram everything into his luggage.
Eric smiled. “Thank you, Rebecca. You’ve worked hard.”
Rebecca smiled. “Don’t mention it.” She then picked up more straws and started making more items. Her team members and everyone watching the livestream observed as her fingers danced and fluttered, and a straw hat was made in no time. Everyone had the same thought. She is skilled with her hands.
Soon, the village head’s youngest son came in and invited them to dinner. The team arrived at the village head’s house, and they offered to help clean the vegetables out of courtesy, but the village head’s wife and mother-in-law declined, so they stepped back. They sat with the village head and engaged in conversation. He shared stories about the village.
The village head’s wife and mother-in-law prepared a seven-course meal. It didn’t look fancy, but it smelled delicious, and the portions were generous enough to feed everyone. The team was already hungry, so they picked up their utensils and started eating.
They praised the food, and judging by how quickly they devoured it, it was clear they weren’t faking it. The village head and his family were pleased, and the dinner went well. Afterward, Rebecca’s team took four dishes back to their courtyard and exchanged them for four sets of bedding from the director.
The other team scrambled to prepare their meal. Or, to be precise, Rosie was cooking while everyone else only helped with cleaning the food, after which they stood around idly. Rosie disliked this kitchen. She wasn’t used to primitive stoves like this, so she messed up the first dish. She added the food to the wok too quickly when making the second dish, and a few drops of scalding oil landed on her hands. Her hand turned red, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Aaron felt sorry for her. “Jojo, your hand is hurt. You should stop.”
Rosie wanted to stop, but the live stream was still ongoing. She had to maintain the image of a determined woman. She had learned how to cook specifically for this show, so she had to perform and smile accordingly. “It’s alright. I can continue. Just two more dishes and I’ll be done. If I fail, we won’t receive any bedding supplies.” She appeared as though she would persist even if her hand was scalded, all for the sake of her team.
Leon was moved, but Leyla thought it seemed very artificial. However, she didn’t voice her opinion.
Aaron shook his head. “No. Your hand is injured. You can’t continue. You should apply some ointment to it.”
He then overheard Rebecca and her team conversing. The opposing team had returned.
