Mystey
Chapter 185

Chapter 185

“Ashley, just asking out of cimosity, what’s your relationship with Selina? You both have the same last name, and I feel that Ashley looks somewhat like Joseph “Garrett tentatively spoke while he noticed Ashley looking troubled. Ashley replied. “I’m sorry Garrett. I can answer you on this matter. Anyway, Selina has nothing to do with the Harveys anymore.”

Seeing this, Garrett hurriedly changed the topic and said, “No worries, Ashley; you don’t have to feel troubled. I was just curious. Anyway, it’s late now, and you need to get up early for the gathering tomorrow. We should get some rest.”

Yup! Thanks for understanding. Garrett? Ashley turned around and left. Not long after, she looked back and smiled sweetly. “Garrett, take care. Have a good rest.”

“Sure” Garrett smiled from car to ear

After they left, Lydia and Selina finally emerged. Lydia tutted softly. “Another idiot has fallen into the trap of that sly bitch. Alas, Ashley’s acting skills are really great. If she enters the entertainment industry, I bet she’d stir up a storm. I wonder how many innocent actresses would be forced to quit the industry because of her.”

Selina said. “The only thing I agree about Ashley is that her acting for the past ten years has been ‘top–notch.‘ She never stops. acting, and her acting skills are incomparably superb. Indeed, she’s the kind of actress who can win an Oscar, even if she were to debut now. She would definitely surpass most of the actors”

“So? What about you. Selina? She has already found a lapdog to deal with you in tomorrow’s variety show. Don’t tell me you’re not prepared” Lydia asked.

Selina replied. “With you here, what else do I need to prepare for? If we join forces, no one else in this show will be a match

for us

“That’s what I like to hear.” Lydia playfully tapped on Selina’s nose happily.

No matter what tricks Ashley had up her sleeves, as long as they worked together, they would be invincible. In the end, Ashley would just end up shooting herself in the foot.

The next day, at eight in the morning. All the guests gathered in the living room one after another and greeted each other. Someone from the production team said, “Now, let’s start grouping, two to four people in a group. You can complete the tasks separately.” It was not necessarily easier to complete tasks with more people. Larger groups would have higher requirements, which was inevitable. Smaller groups also had their advantages, which were lower task requirements. If the people grouped in two were both capable, the tasks would be easily completed. So, everyone tried to pick a teammate who wouldn’t hold them back.

Selina and Lydia exchanged glances and immediately decided to pair up, ignoring the others. They had a clear understanding of each other, so working together was effortless. Others did not understand their personalities, making it too troublesome to get along with them. Although it was a variety show for entertainment purposes, since they had decided to participate, they aimed to do their best. This was Selina and Lydia’s principle.

Garrett naturally joined Ashley and Joseph’s group. Ashley seemed to have told Joseph about Garrett in advance. Joseph just glanced at Garrett and allowed him to join their group.

Pamela discussed this with Oliver and combined groups with Max and Lance, creating a group of four. Max reminded, “Just a heads up. Pamela and Oliver. For the fairness of the variety show, there will definitely be pros and cons to choosing us.

If there were no restrictions on the resident guests, Max and Lance, who had been on the show from the first to the fourth season, everyone would scramble to group with them. Since Garrett was a guest from the third season, there were no additional restrictions on him for the time being. Garrett joined Ashley and Joseph’s group. With his third–season experience, he could provide some helpful insights.

Chapter 183

“We understand, M. Tleast and Mr. Hall. Please guide us.” It was impossible to break Pamela and Oliver apart. Although there were still two vacancies in Selina and Lydia’s group, Selina and Lydia just had a major conflict with Ashley and Joseph as soon as they entered the variety show. Obviously, they weren’t easy to deal with. Pamela and Oliver predicted sticking with thein would bring trouble. So, they decided to group with the two esteemed resident guests in the variety show. They didn’t aim to become wildly popular through the show “Leisurely Homecoming. If they became popular, it would just be plus. They were already satisfied with their current status.

After grouping, it was time to make breakfast. There were two kitchens in Cherry Blossom Manor. On the first day, the program team provided enough ingredient packages for each group. On the second day, they had to go to the village to complete tasks in exchange for food. Looking at the vegetable bag and pork, Selina then turned to Lydia. “Lydia, I’ll cook. and you wash dishes”

Lydia’s eyes lit up. “Okay” Selina seldom cooked, but her culinary skills were top–notch. Lydia had tasted Selina’s cooking before, and even simple home–cooked dishes were super delicious. She drooled at the thought of it. Although Lydia could cook, she was nothing compared to Selina. Now, with the chance to taste Selina’s cooking again on the show, Lydia felt alive.

Seeing that Selina wanted to cook, Ashley didn’t want to be outdone. Joseph, Garrett, let me be the chef. Joseph, you will be responsible for helping me cut and wash the vegetables, while Garrett will be responsible for washing dishes.”

Joseph had no reason to refuse his beloved sister’s instructions. He knew that Ashley always went to the cooking class, and she was good at cooking. He patted her head and said, “Okay, anything you say.”

The camera focused on them cooking. Since it was breakfast, Ashley planned to make oatmeal with the ingredients. The program team also provided them with toast, ensuring they wouldn’t be hungry. After all, after breakfast, they had to ask the villagers for tasks in exchange for ingredients and points. After getting ready, Ashley put on an apron and cooked the oatmeal. The sunlight shone through the window, casting a warm glow on her, and creating a serene atmosphere. In addition, Ashley, with her kind and innocent appearance, attracted the attention of countless people. Looking at Ashley like this, Joseph and Garrett were mesmerized by her beauty.

The comments on the livestream were increasing. [Wow! Ashley really looks like a fairy!]

[Ashley seems like a good cook.]

[Obviously, she often helps with chores and has practiced. As a daughter of the Harvey Group, she is self–reliant. I just love her.]

[How could anyone say she’s pretentious or bully her? Just thinking about it makes me pissed.]

Joseph’s fans began to stir up emotions. Many others sympathized with Ashley, thinking she was being bullied by Selina. Ashley was so innocent and kind. How could she act as pretentiously as Selina said? So they all flocked to Selina’s cooking livestream. They planned to give her a piece of their mind, to show that Ashley had her fans protecting her, and she was not someone Selina could trample just because Selina was popular. However, they were stunned by Selina’s culinary skills.

Selina was going to make eggs benedict for breakfast today. A very simple dish that can be seen everywhere. However, Selina’s cooking skills were awesome. She managed to fry the bacon to the right crispy texture. The bacon was golden and looked very tempting. She sprinkled some salt, then continued to toss the pan. With high heat, the bacon in the pan formed a uniform wave, with none falling out. Finally, all the bacon settled back in the pan.

Lydia happily took her plate to get a serving Looking at the fragrant eggs benedict, she didn’t care about her appearance and directly picked up a spoon and took a big bite. She was in love with the food. “Ah… It’s hot but delicious!”

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