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Leyla was caught off guard by her words.
Aaron finally noticed Rosie’s reddened eyes, a clear sign of her distress. Not too pleased, he turned to Leyla and said, “My sister has been working hard all morning. You don’t need to be so picky. You haven’t done anything, so it’s already good enough to have something to eat. Besides, my sister’s dumplings are delicious.” After saying that, he picked up another piece of dumplings and forced himself to eat it, showing clear support for his sister.
At that moment, Leyla felt even more wrong since she said anything. It seemed she was unfairly labeled as idle and choosy by this brother-sister duo.
Just as she was about to speak, Leon spoke up first. “The dumplings taste really good. Well done, Rosie!”
Rosie sweetly smiled and waved her hand. “It wasn’t hard. I’m just happy to serve everyone.”
Leyla remained silent, but the fans of Aaron and Rosie had already begun to berate her in the live stream comments. They accused Leyla of being pretentious, a drama queen, and squandering Rosie’s efforts.
Just then, Zac finished washing the dishes and overheard their conversation. He couldn’t help but chuckle. He surveyed the dumplings on the table and remarked, “If these are so delicious, why have you all only eaten a few? In our group, we practically fought over the pierogi.” He smacked his lips, reminiscing about the flavor, and added, “Even if you brought out another plate, I could finish it all.”
His statement also drew the viewers’ attention and began to comment.
“Leon says the dumplings are good, but I only saw him eat two.”
“Aaron ate three, but it looks like he was forcing them down.”
“Jojo only ate one herself…”
“Leon truly treats Jojo differently. He was eating with such reluctance and still praised her.”
“I’m feeling awkward from all the fake praises.”
“Let’s compare how good these dumplings are. Just now, it seemed like everyone was practically fighting to eat Rebecca’s soup and pierogi.”
“Yes, especially Zac. When he took a bite of the pierogi, I could see the thin skin, generous filling, and rich broth… It just looked so delicious.”
“I was practically drooling watching him.”
“The dumplings made by this group here just don’t look appetizing.”
“It appears to be somewhat artificial. Why don’t they finish it all if it’s so delectable?”
“Ahem. I noticed that the dumplings seemed a bit undercooked when they took a bite just now.”
Leyla’s fans chimed in with their criticism.
“Aaron and Leon were assisting Jojo in bullying our Leyla.”
“It’s too much. Forcing her to eat Jojo’s poorly-made food? How can they do that?”
“Jojo’s hidden motives are so obvious; don’t think we can’t see through them.”
The group eating dumplings in the kitchen felt uncomfortable after Zac’s comment.
However, Leyla found Zac’s sharp wit rather refreshing. She had been interested in Aaron before and even wanted to get closer to him. But now, all of a sudden, she lost interest. Aaron’s excessive pampering of his sister made anyone in a relationship with him feel suffocated.
Rosie’s expression turned sour as she pondered Zac’s words, thinking, Is he implying that my dish isn’t as good as Rebecca’s? She shot him a frustrated glance, feeling a sense of injustice and grievance welling up within her. She asked, “Mr. Turner, do you not like me? Why do you always single me out?” She believed Rebecca might have said something unfavorable about her to Zac privately.
Zac glanced at her in a bewildered manner. “You’re not made of gold. Why should I have a special fondness for you? Besides, it’s inappropriate for a man and a woman to be too close on a show like this. I don’t want to start any unnecessary scandals. Enjoy your delicious meal at your own pace. I’m out.” With that, he briskly left, appearing as though he didn’t want to be associated with them for fear of getting caught up in drama.
Her face flushed with embarrassment, wondering, This guy is just a heartless jerk who doesn’t know how to treat women with kindness!
Rosie was furious, her anger evident on her face.
Aaron and Leon exchanged glances, sharing the sentiment that Zac lacked tact in this situation.
Leyla, however, sat on the sidelines, secretly reveling in the chaos. She observed the situation and concluded that dealing with a scheming girl like Rosie required someone with a sharp tongue, such as Zac. She appreciated his ability to identify and handle such situations expertly.
After seeing how upset Rosie was, Aaron couldn’t help but feel distressed. He tried to console her by saying, “Ros, don’t let him get to you. Your dumplings were delicious, far better than the pierogis. I genuinely enjoyed them.” He picked up a few dumplings, feigned delight, and consumed them all to prove his point.
‘Aaron’s acting skills leave me speechless.’
‘I feel like he’s not eating something delicious, but more like swallowing poison…’
‘The look of truly enjoying delicious food should be like what Zac and the others showed just now.’
‘Watching the other three eat breakfast made me drool and feel hungry, but I instantly feel full after looking at this side.’
‘Aaron is truly a mama’s boy. I wonder if he’ll ever find a wife.’
‘What does Aaron spoiling his sister have to do with all of you? He is such an excellent brother, and there are few like him.’
‘Exactly. When it comes to his biological sister, he should spoil her.’
‘A man who knows how to spoil his sister is a good man.’
As tensions rose, Aaron’s fans began to engage in heated arguments with others.
The contrast between Rosie’s culinary skills and Rebecca’s became more apparent as the morning unfolded. The unsatisfactory taste of
Rosie’s dumplings left about half a plate uneaten, allowing viewers to mock her.
Meanwhile, Rebecca and her group had gone to help a family catch fish, as they had agreed earlier. They dedicated their morning to this task, eventually preparing a hearty lunch. They continued working until around 3.00 PM. After finishing their work, the host family also gave them two fish as a gift in addition to the payment.
Four people carried the fish back to the yard, surprised to find Aaron had already returned. He had been making repeated trips to the bathroom.
After seeing this, Zac couldn’t resist a cheeky remark as Aaron emerged from another bathroom trip, “Did you eat too many dumplings this morning?”
Aaron was speechless as he found Zac’s teasing increasingly irritating. However, Aaron’s eyes lit up when he spotted Rebecca. It was as if he had found a savior amidst his ordeal. “Rebecca, quickly help me prepare some medicine for diarrhea.” His legs felt weak from diarrhea, and he regretted indulging in those morning dumplings.
Aaron knew that Rebecca had knowledge of traditional medicine. He remembered when they were barbecuing outdoors, and he and Andrew had fallen ill with diarrhea. She had gone up the mountain, gathered herbs, and brewed a concoction that worked wonders for them.
She understood what he meant but wasn’t initially ready to lend a hand, remarking, “You’ve eaten quite a bit, and your body just needs time to digest. You’ll be fine.”
He was left speechless, feeling like she was making fun of him. He even put on a pitiful expression and said, “Can you bear to see me in so much pain?” He reflected on how, in the past, she would fall for this act and immediately feel sorry for him.
However, Rebecca simply shrugged, responding, “Yes, I can. Why can’t I? We’re not that close.”
Her apparent heartlessness took Aaron aback, exclaiming, “You’re too cruel.”
She nodded, stating, “Yes. My heart is made of stone.”
Zac, on the other hand, appreciated her brutal and relentless attitude. He commented, “Aaron, this is your way of caring for your sister. You should cherish these moments of frequent bathroom visits.”
Aaron could tell that Zac was mocking him. “Don’t talk if you’re not experiencing it.”
Zac raised an eyebrow, remarking, “I’m in good shape. That’s why I’m not experiencing it.”
Aaron choked on his words, finally saying, “You!” But before he could finish his sentence, another wave of stomach pain hit, and he hastily returned to the bathroom.
Zac turned to the others, a sly grin on his face. “This is his way of showing love for his sister.”
Keira added, “Now that Aaron is in such a state, why hasn’t his sister come to take care of him?” Ever since discovering the relationship between these two and Rebecca, Keira felt quite disgusted. Her doubt was genuine.
