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“I feel sorry for Aero. He spoils his sister so much, but she only seems to take advantage of his love and doesn’t truly support him.”
“Aero does everything for her, but she has never defended him.”
“Every time, she just wants to play peacemaker and appear kind.”
“Is her goal to become Santa Maria?”
Previously, Rebecca had anonymously paid for sock puppets to manipulate the narrative at the right moment. As expected, Aaron’s fans started to feel the same way when the sock puppets struck the right chord. As a result, many of Aaron’s fans became dissatisfied with Rosie.
After their meal, Rebecca and her crew took a leisurely stroll around the village before returning to their lodging.
Meanwhile, Aaron and the others had finished their dinner.
Rosie took the initiative and quickly cleaned up the kitchen and dishes. She didn’t enjoy these chores, but she wanted to maintain a favorable image on the live stream and give the viewers the impression of being a wonderful person. So, she bit her tongue and got to work.
Just as she finished in the kitchen, she saw Rebecca and her crew entering, chatting away.
Rosie remembered the photos shared in the group earlier and suddenly felt a sense of unfairness. She wondered why she always did the work while Rebecca enjoyed meals with the others.
Meanwhile, Rebecca and the others settled into the courtyard, conversing and working on their storage baskets.
Seeing this, Aaron couldn’t help but recall how they had all been scorched by the sun earlier that day. He walked over and found a spot near his sister. He asked, “Did you make the straw hats you wore today?”
“Yeah!”
Rebecca, perceptive as always, instantly recognized his intentions. She sensed he was angling for some assistance in making straw hats, and as expected, he asked, “How about helping us make a few?”
She shot him a discerning look. “Can’t you do it yourself?” She was determined not to let him off the hook so easily. To be precise, no one from the Collins Family would be getting preferential treatment from her again.
Once again rebuffed by his sister, Aaron had to swallow his pride. “Alright, fine, forget it then.”
She nodded. “Good, I’m glad you understand.”
He was taken aback by her response and grumbled, “Geez… My sister gets more exasperated by the day.”
Observing Aaron’s defeat, Zac casually picked up his straw hat from the table, holding it up and asking, “Do you think this hat suits me? It has a wide brim for shade. Pretty cool, huh?”
Aaron frowned and asked, “What are you implying?”
Zac grinned mischievously. “Just pointing out that this is something you guys can’t have. Enjoy sunbathing again tomorrow!”
“You’re becoming unbearable,” Aaron grumbled in frustration.
Seeing Aaron approaching Rebecca again, Rosie felt a strange mix of unease and annoyance. She forced a sweet smile and joined them, saying, “I’d love to learn how to make these straw hats too. That way, our team won’t have to roast in the sun tomorrow.” She figured if Keira could learn, she could as well.
Aware of Rosie’s possessiveness over Aaron and her competitive streak, Rebecca saw right through the request and chose not to respond.
The other three remained silent, creating an awkward atmosphere, and Rosie’s smile began to feel forced.
Frustration evident in his expression, Aaron addressed Rebecca, “Ros’s trying to talk to you. If you have something against us, that’s fine, but Ros’s innocent. Can’t you be a bit more reasonable?”
Rebecca glared at him coldly. “I’ve told you before, stop provoking me. I want nothing to do with you guys. Is that clear enough?”
He was taken aback, his brows furrowing in disbelief. “You!”
Rosie was surprised by Rebecca’s directness, and while it stung Rebecca’s ego, Rosie couldn’t help but feel oddly satisfied. She anticipated that viewers watching the livestream would likely disapprove of Rebecca’s arrogance and lack of courtesy.
As a result, Rosie adopted a more contrite expression and said, “Please don’t be upset. It’s entirely my fault.” She reached out and tugged at her brother’s shirt. “Aaron, please, let it go. I won’t insist on learning if Rebecca doesn’t want to teach.”
Rebecca shifted her piercing gaze to Rosie, a sly smirk curling at the corners of her lips. “Everyone knows the game you’re playing, with your ulterior motives. It’s hard for me to even tolerate you.” She held her stare, her tone dripping with condescension. “And, by the way, I’ve recorded the entire day’s events from start to finish.”
Rosie’s face went through a swift transformation, momentarily showing surprise before quickly settling into a mask of composure. “I have no clue what you’re talking about,” she replied. Rebecca’s cunning surprised her, and Rosie regretted her decision to back down. Even if she believed she was right, the thought of Rebecca’s recording going public weighed heavily on her.
Rosie was starting to regret her decision to express interest in learning how to make straw hats earlier. She had anticipated that Rebecca wouldn’t be willing to teach her due to her personality. Therefore, she had mentioned it intentionally, hoping to create a negative impression of Rebecca for the livestream viewers.
Rebecca raised an eyebrow and warned, “If you guys keep trying to provoke me, I wouldn’t mind sharing this recording with everyone.”
Her statement triggered curious looks among most of those present. Something was indeed happening between Rebecca and the Collins siblings behind the scenes, as indicated by her possession of the recording. Even the director’s eyes lit up with excitement as he thought, This is some juicy gossip!
Aaron couldn’t believe Rebecca’s actions and was in shock, wondering how she had undergone such a dramatic change.
Her growing frustration with Aaron was evident. Among the Collins siblings, he seemed to lack finesse and common sense.
Leon knew Rosie didn’t want everyone to know about her relationship with Rebecca. He even observed that Rebecca’s assertiveness was quite apparent since her arrival.
So, he stepped in to try to smooth things over. “We all know each other here. If there’s a misunderstanding, we can discuss it after we return to the city. There’s no need to blow it out of proportion.” His intention was clear – he wanted to encourage Rebecca to ease off.
Rebecca looked at Leon with raised eyebrows. “So, Leon, you think I’m making a fuss over nothing? Every time someone initiates trouble, it’s never me, but it always ends up being my fault. I can’t quite grasp your perspective on this. I’ve clarified that I’d rather not be involved in this. Please respect that. Take good care of your ‘Jojo,’ and let’s not continue bothering each other.” She appeared exasperated. “If I can’t find common ground with you, then perhaps we should keep our distance, right?”
Since he wanted to help Rosie, they could be in the same boat together.
Her words carried significant subtext, intensifying the gossip among the onlookers. The livestream viewers were equally curious and intrigued.
Leon was caught off guard by her continued misunderstanding of his relationship with Rosie. He couldn’t comprehend her motivations.
What did she mean by “Take good care of your Jojo”? Was she deliberately stirring up unnecessary trouble?
With a resigned expression, he suggested, “Rebecca, let’s try to avoid causing a scene. I don’t understand why, even if you don’t like Rosie, we can’t simply pretend to get along for the sake of the variety show. After all, this is a live stream, and we’re making it more dramatic than necessary.”
While Rebecca remained silent, Zac chimed in with a sly smile, addressing Leon, “You’re exaggerating this. Accusing Rebecca of wrongdoing and irrational behavior. As a bystander, I didn’t see anything wrong with her actions.” He continued playfully, “If I didn’t know you two were childhood friends, I would think there was some grudge between you.”
Rebecca, still smiling, added, “It’s not just you. I also had the same impression.”
As Rebecca and Zac sang in harmony, Leon’s irritation grew. In that moment, he developed a strong dislike for Zac. Frowning, he looked at Zac and said, “There seems to be a misunderstanding between Rebecca and me. You don’t need to get involved.” He wanted Zac to mind his own business.
However, Zac casually shrugged and confidently asserted, “That’s not right. Rebecca saved my life, so her problems have become my concern.”
Leon suddenly found himself at a loss for words, which only added to his frustration. He genuinely hoped that Rebecca wouldn’t become Zac’s savior, as it would only complicate things. At this moment, he didn’t want to engage with Zac. So, he turned to her and explained, “I didn’t mean to imply that you were wrong. I just hope we can all get along peacefully.”
She responded calmly, “As long as none of you actively provoke me, we’ll get along just fine.” She clarified that she had no intention of starting conflicts, especially during a live broadcast. However, she wouldn’t hesitate to defend herself if provoked.
He understood her unspoken message and replied, “Understood.” He decided to have a private conversation with Rosie, encouraging her not to instigate further conflict with Rebecca.
It was clear that Rebecca wasn’t showing respect to him and Aaron. Leon decided it was best to step back and prevent the situation from escalating.
Aaron wanted to say something else, but Rosie pulled at his sleeve. Normally, she would have enjoyed her brother reprimanding Rebecca. However, she now feared that she might release that recording if he pushed Rebecca too far.
He wasn’t worried about people knowing about his relationship with Rebecca. However, for Rosie’s sake, he held his tongue and did not reveal what he wanted to say. The courtyard fell into an awkward silence, prompting the director to intervene and ease the tension.
With a smile, the director announced, “I have something important to share with all of you.”
All eyes turned to him as they asked, “What is it?”
“As you all know, this village is home to many elderly residents and children. To bring more joy to their lives, the production team has decided to organize a village event next week. Your task will be to prepare performances that entertain the villagers. As a special incentive, we will give each villager a small red flower, allowing them to vote for their favorite group. The group with the most red flowers will have one request fulfilled by our production team.”
This initiative aimed to generate interest and conversation.
