The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 164

Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Victory Celebration
As soon as Aunt Sabby departed, she wasted no time. She quickly rallied her friends, who gathered their household utensils and plates. With haste, they set about cleaning the hall located in the heart of the village. They left their spouses to tend to the farm work while they assisted Aunt Sabby in preparing the venue for the celebration.

As Hera and her companions approached the Director to exchange their points for ingredients, Zen ventured into the mountains to hunt game while Hera and Xavier were occupied in the village. Hera made sure to inform the villagers, who were outside, that they would be hosting the victory celebration in the hall, where Aunt Sabby and others were already present, preparing for the event.

Once Hera and the others finished exchanging their points, they headed directly to the hall, where Aunt Sabby and the rest were busy cleaning and preparing. Xavier took the initiative to assist by carrying ingredients, making the process more efficient for the women. Meanwhile, Leo lent a hand by transporting heavy tables and chairs stacked in the corner, so to ensure the safety of the women who were working together earlier to bring the heavy objects down and this is also to prevent any accidental injuries.

Outside the hall, Zen was accompanied by several elderly men who had no tasks at home. Together, they worked on cleaning the game, utilizing their expertise as seasoned veterans accustomed to handling animals. Zen welcomed their assistance without hesitation, recognizing their proficiency in such tasks.

Just looking at them, it was already so obvious that Hera, Xavier, and Zen had successfully integrated with the villagers and were now being treated as one of them that their tacit understanding also increased by a lot. Hera was also at the back of the hall where the kitchen is, with Aunt Sabby and a few other women from the village.

As the women washed and chopped vegetables for cooking, Xavier efficiently stacked sack after sack of produce brought by the Show’s crew. Once finished, he promptly joined the aunties in the kitchen, lending a hand in washing the vegetables to expedite the process. Shortly after, Leo entered the kitchen and positioned himself beside Hera, observing her technique before beginning to peel vegetables alongside her.

Everyone was focused on their own task, Hera and Aunt Sabby were both cutting the vegetables with precision and speed like a seasoned chef, Hera was used to the fast-paced scenario in the kitchen as she had also helped in the kitchen before as a helper, so as a helper in the kitchen, she has to have a fast hand and should be familiar with the knife skills like the chefs.

Hera felt a twinge of frustration as she eyed the large pot of white onions in front of her, knowing that slicing them thinly would inevitably lead to stinging eyes. Just as she hesitated, Leo stepped in and selected a half-fist-sized white onion from the pot. With practiced ease, he sliced it in half and began cutting it into thin slices. Starting slowly at first, Leo gradually picked up the pace until his hands moved swiftly, efficiently slicing through the onions.

Hera found herself momentarily captivated by Leo’s movements. As she watched his knife slice through the onions with precision, she couldn’t help but notice the subtle flexing of muscles beneath his skin, accentuated by the blue veins that traced his hands. His confident and skillful handling of the ingredients added to his allure, making him appear irresistibly attractive at that moment. If not for the stinging sensation of the onions in her eyes, Hera wouldn’t have been able to tear her gaze away from him.

As Hera pondered why Leo seemed unfazed by the onions, she glanced up at his face and stifled a laugh. Leo wore a thin film of plastic over his eyes, a comically funny sight that bordered on adorable. Despite the amusing appearance, Leo remained completely focused and dedicated to his task, his serious demeanor only adding to the humor of the situation.

It was clever of Leo to utilize the plastic film readily available around the kitchen that was being used for the ingredients. Impressed by his resourcefulness and sense of humor, Hera decided to follow suit. However, as she attempted to affix the plastic film to the side of her face, she struggled to make it stay in place before managing to wrap it around her face in a single round.

After a few attempts, Hera finally succeeded in wrapping the plastic around her entire head. Leo, noticing her efforts, met her gaze and they shared a moment of mutual understanding before bursting into laughter. As they laughed together, Leo took the plastic film from her hand and helped her position it over her eyes like glasses, shielding them from the stinging onions.

As the others observed Leo and Hera’s antics, laughter filled the air. The sight of Leo, usually domineering and cold, and Hera, typically composed and elegant, both wearing plastic film over their eyes, was undeniably hilarious. Their transformed appearance, so different from their usual demeanor, made them resemble a comedy duo ready to entertain.

Despite their amusing appearance, Leo and Hera demonstrated that their improvised solution significantly eased the task of cutting onions. With their combined efforts, they swiftly finished the task at hand. The laughter continued when Xavier, seeing Leo and Hera enjoying themselves, decided to join in the fun. After a moment’s hesitation, he too donned the plastic film over his eyes. Hera readily assisted Xavier, just as Leo had helped her earlier, ensuring that they all participated in the lighthearted moment together.

Standing side by side, Leo, Hera, and Xavier continued to cut onions, their antics captured by the camera and transformed into a viral meme on the internet. Despite the humor of the situation, they still managed to maintain their good looks, much to the frustration of others. Inspired by their example, some individuals attempted to replicate the look by wearing plastic film over their eyes, only to end up with stretched faces and distorted noses. The resulting images sparked even more laughter, with some individuals struggling to keep their noses from becoming stuck under the film.

The hilarious trend sparked by Leo, Hera, and Xavier’s antics quickly gained momentum among viewers, with countless individuals joining in on the fun. As more and more people shared their own photos wearing plastic film over their eyes, the humor escalated to new heights. However, when comparing their own appearances to the original trio, some couldn’t help but question whether to laugh or cry at the absurdity of it all.

As the internet trend continued to gain momentum, the trio completed their task. Hera and Aunt Sabby each focused on their specialties, enlisting the help of others to prepare the dishes. Hera, accompanied by her two assistants, confidently prepared her signature dishes, offering the villagers a taste of city cuisine. Meanwhile, Leo and Xavier ensured that everything Hera needed was readily available, whether it was utensils or ingredients. Acting as both sous chefs and helpers, they supported Hera in every aspect of the cooking process.

Hera felt a noticeable lightening of her workload, despite having to prepare dozens of different dishes, each equivalent to a large pot’s worth. Surprisingly, Leo and Xavier didn’t engage in any confrontations. Perhaps they were too preoccupied with their tasks or simply didn’t want to disrupt the harmony. Hera deeply appreciated their efforts and hard work. To show her gratitude, she periodically offered them water and wiped away their sweat, acknowledging their contributions to the celebration.