Chapter 50 Be Embarrassed Again The audience and fans were filled with curiosity, speculating about Simone’s relationship with the siblings. The topic “What’s the Relationship Between Simone and Aaron?” quickly became popular. Many who hadn’t watched the show clicked in, intrigued by their curiosity. They were then engulfed in a wave of curiosity and gossip. […]
Chapter 49 She Did It On Purpose Simone gave Aaron a meaningful look and asked, “Are you sure you want me to tell you?” Aaror: nodded firmly. “Yes, I want to hear it.” He wanted to see what excuse she would come up with to brush him off. What’s wrong with assessing her brother? It made him uncomfortable that she was refusing him every time. Hearing Simone’s words, Jodie suddenly had a bad feeling and reached out to tug at Aaron’s sleeve, shaking her head to signal him not to ask further. Simone noticed Jodie’s discreet actions. Knowing how much Aaron doted on Jodie, he might actually drop the subject, so she preemptively. answered, “Alright, then. If you insist, I’ll satisfy your curiosity. First, I don’t assess close relatives. Second, I don’t assess colleagues, and third, I don’t assess myself.” Jodie’s expression subtly paled, thinking that Simone must have done it on purpose. Since Aaron didn’t fit the second and third categories, it left only the first one. Jodie regretted not stopping Aaron earlier but blamed him for persistently pestering Simone when she refused to assess him. Wasn’t that asking for trouble? Now, everyone would be surprised and curious about their relationship. An idea emerged in her mind, and she casually reached for a peach from the table and started peeling it with a fruit knife. As expected, apart from Zac, Leon, and Keira, who knew about their relationship, Eric, Leyla, and the others at the scene all looked shocked. Leyla couldn’t help but ask in shock, “Are you guys related?” But at that moment, Jodie suddenly yelled, “Ouch!” Everyone turned to look at Jodie and saw that she had accidentally cut her index finger while peeling a peach, staining it red. She looked at her finger in a way that seemed like she didn’t expect to cut herself and then cast a slightly distressed look at Aaron. “Aaron, my hand hurts.” Upon seeing that, Aaron quickly took her injured finger and instinctively put it in his mouth to help stop the bleeding. Meanwhile, Leon got up and went to the kitchen to fetch the pack of Band–Aids they hadn’t finished. from the cupboard. He gave it to Aaron. “Help her put this on.” Only then did Aaron take Jodie’s finger out of his mouth and apply the Band–Aid for her. With slightly teary eyes, Jodie said. “Thank you, Aaron.” Then, she looked up at Leon and thanked him too. “Thank you, Mr. Foster.” 1/4 Leon smiled at her. “You’re welcome.” Jodie continued in remorse, “It’s all my fault for not being careful. Now that it hurts so much, washing and cutting vegetables later will be inconvenient.” She deliberately changed the topic. Leon assured her. “Don’t worry about it. Since you injured your hand, you shouldn’t be cooking. While Jodie’s actions now seemed like an accident, he felt she might have done it intentionally because that would allow her to evade Leyla’s question. He suggested, “Since we’re being paid in cash today, why don’t we find a family to share a meal with? We’ll pay them for the meal.” Since Jodie didn’t want anyone to know about the relationship between Aaron and Simone, Leon decided to help her by diverting the conversation. In the meantime. Jodie breathed a sigh of relief and felt slightly proud. Leon was helping her, which would surely annoy Simone. She smiled sweetly at Leon and nodded. “That’s a good idea. It’ll be a chance for you all to try something different.” Now, she wouldn’t have to work hard to cook dinner. More importantly, with this minor incident, the matter Simone brought up earlier could be temporarily set aside. Jodie didn’t want others in the entertainment industry and the audience to know she was Aaron’s adopted sister. It felt like her identity was being downplayed compared to Simone’s. From the moment Jodie started to peel the peach. Simone had already guessed what she was up to. Not only did she not bring up the previous topic, but she also deliberately changed the subject. And so, Simone told Zac and the others. “You should rehearse with the children. The performance is tomorrow.” By doing so, she was leaving the audience curious and intrigued. Also, the more she behaved this way, the more it meant she didn’t want anything to do with Aaron. Once everyone found out the truth later, they would understand her actions. Though Simone had realized Jodie’s wish, she hoped the latter wouldn’t regret it later. Of course, this also gave Se mbag No. 2 more material to work with. As for the fact that Leon had helped Jodie, Simone would certainly feel puzzled and upset if it were in her past life. Also, she would be curious to know why he would choose to help and protect Jodie. But now, she didn’t even have the slightest curiosity or desire to find out. On the other hand, Zac had also noticed the situation. Not only was Jodie changing the Simone as well, so he smiled and said, “Sure. Want to come and give us some pointers?” Keeping a little mystery is more intriguing, isn’t it? Simone nodded with a smile. “Let’s go.” The four then brought the children for rehearsals. Although Eric was curious, he held back his urge to ask. He could see that both Simone and Jodie didn’t want to continue the topic. 2/4 Chapter 49 She Did It On Purpose. On the other hand, Leyla wanted to get to the bottom of this. She didn’t believe that Jodie had accidentally cut herself. How could such a coincidence happen? Clearly. Jodie feared her questions would lead to Simone or Aaron revealing something important. The mese she thought about it, the more she felt Simone and Aaron had a special relationship. Are the two of them related! Or is it something more intimate than that?
The Heiress‘ Return & Revenge 66%藏 Chapter 48 She Would Show No Mercy Before the crew members returned with the list of items, the child obediently stayed in Simone’s arms, playing with her bronze coins. Simone asked Jonah how long it would take, and after he made his phone call, he replied, “They didn’t finish gathering materials in the town, so they went to the county. It should take about two hours to make the round trip.” Then, Simone suggested, “Let’s go back to the courtyard to rehearse while we wait.” Sitting here for over two hours is just a waste of time. In the meantime, Zac and the others also had the same thought. “Let’s head back, then.” Simone returned the child to his mother. “Once I receive the materials, I’ll make the talisman and send it over.” Ross‘ wife took the child from her and murmured, “That would be great. Thank you, Miss Gray.” Then, she invited them by saying, “Don’t cook tonight and come by my house for dinner.” “That’s a great idea,” Ross chimed in. “You must come to my house for dinner tonight.” Then, he could ask her privately about the charge. Simone turned to the other three. “Should we come over for dinner tonight?” Zac smiled. “Sure. Looks like we don’t have to worry about dinner tonight as well. It seems being on the same team with you is the best. We have nothing to worry about.” Eric smiled and teased, “We’re riding your wave of good luck again tonight.” Keira agreed with them. That’s right! We’ll ride along with you and get a free meal.” Receiving their agreement, Simone turned to Ross and his wife. “Thank you for your kind hospitality.” The couple waved their hands hurriedly. “No worries. We’re very grateful to you.” After exchanging a few pleasantries, Simone and her group prepared to leave. When the child in Ross‘ wife’s arms saw Simone was about to leave, he suddenly changed from being obedient to throwing a fit and crying. “Peety! I want peety!” As he was crying, he reached his arms out to Simone, clearly indicating he wanted her to hold him. Seeing the child crying so pitifully, Simone picked him up, and the child immediately stopped crying. He held onto Simone’s neck and said, “Peety!” Embarrassed, Ross‘ wife tried to take the child back. “Come here. I’ll carry you. The pretty lady will come over later.” But the child held onto Simone tightly and said. “No. Want peety.” 1/4 Although he might be young, he felt comfortable around the pretty lady and wasn’t as afraid anymore. Moreover, the young woman was pretty, felt soft, and smelled fragrant. He liked her a lot. At a loss for words, Ross wife inwardly chastised her son for choosing a pretty woman over his mother. She cocidn’t help but smile wryly and explain. “My son has always been selective with people. Normally, he won’t let anyone except his grandmother and us hold him. I didn’t expect him to become so attached to you.” This had never happened before, and it showed that Simone was indeed skilled. It was said that children had a strong sixth sense. Seeing this situation, Simone smiled and suggested. “Why don’t I take him back to play with us? I’ll send him back when we come over for dinner later. With their son being so clingy, the couple couldn’t say no. “Alright, then. We’re sorry for the trouble, Miss Gray. Deep down, however, they were happy to have Simone spend time with her son. Maybe their son could share some of her good fortune. Therefore, Simone and the others returned to their home with a cute little child in tow. When they returned, the other team had already returned from helping the villagers. Today, Leon searched the village but didn’t find a suitable job, so he returned to the farmer’s house. where he had previously helped pack vegetables. That job wasn’t as tiring, and they could each receive thirty coins and get a free lunch. The four of them were sitting in the courtyard drinking water when they saw Simone returning with the child in her arms. They were all a bit puzzledi Aaron was intrigued and asked, “Is your job for today looking after a child?” At the mention of looking after a child, he couldn’t help but recall the feeling of being dominated by that little rascal on his first day here. In the meantime. Jodie seemed to recall that day as well. Seeing Simone with a smiling and well- behaved child in her arms, Jodie kept a composed expression, but she tightened her grip on her skirt. Why was it that when she took care of the child, he would cry and throw tantrums at every little thing? With Simone, however, it was a different story Hearing Aaron’s question, the audience also recalled how Jodie had volunteered to take care of the children on her first day here. ‘Does anyone still remember the incident where Jojo made a well–behaved child cry? “How could I not? The child’s grandmother even got upset and chased them away. Judging by Aaron’s expression, he seems to have a phobia of naughty children. “Well, the child was not naughty and was actually well–behaved before Jojo came over…. There is no harm without comparison.” 2/4 them! In Aaron’s and Jodie’s fans‘ words, children have the sharpest eyes.
he Heiress‘ Return & Revenge Chapter 47 Proven Wrong So Quickly Simone cradled the struggling child in her arms. The child was crying so intensely that it seemed as if he would run out of breath. Then, she took out three bronze coins from her bag and waved them over the child’s forehead before placing one coin in his hand. An extraordinary scene unfolded before their eyes. Once the child grasped the coin, he surprisingly stopped thrashing around and gradually ceased crying. With tears still on his face, he looked up at Simone with his big, watery eyes. He even murmured, “Pretty girl!” This scene left the child’s parents astonished. Ross‘ wife said, “The child likes beautiful ladies. Whenever he sees one, he always says ‘pretty.” Zac smiled and chimed in. “The kid has good taste.” Meanwhile, Simone lowered her head and gently pinched the child’s check. “You’re very cute too, little darling.” The child immediately held onto Simone’s hand, his frown turning into a smile. “Pretty.” Ross felt truly amazed. When Deuce mentioned that this young celebrity was skilled in physiognomy and geomancy, he was only half–convinced. Now, he had no choice but to believe him. He couldn’t help but ask, “Miss Gray, is my son being affected by something supernatural?” Ross‘ wife also looked at Simone with concern. “Yes. He has been acting this way for two months, crying incessantly. He has never been this obedient.” At this moment, she found it quite miraculous. Whenever their son was frightened and woke up crying, he would cry for over an hour, and no one could soothe him within that period. However, this young master only had to take the child into her arms and give him a coin to make him stop crying immediately. Simone gave them an assuring look. “It’s not what you described. He’s just wearing something he shouldn’t have.” She took the child’s other hand and removed a red string bracelet. Hanging from the bracelet was a nephrite fish pendant. She asked, “Where did you get this?” Ross answered, “I saw it at a stall when I went to an antique market. It seemed cute and matched my son’s horoscope, so I bought it. Is this what caused my son’s condition?” Simone nodded. The nephrite on this bracelet contains negative energy, which causes your son to 1/3 Chapter 47 Proven Wrong So Quickly have nightmares and wake up crying whenever he wears it. What you referred to as ‘supernatural‘ is actually a kind of negative energy caused by a magnetic field. It’s not good for their health if someone comes into contact with it. Puzzled, Ross asked, “What? How did this fish become contaminated with negative energy?” Simone replied, “This little bracelet was probably placed together with items from a graveyard, which is why it absorbed the negative energy. Fortunately, it didn’t absorb too much, or your son wouldn’t just wake up crying. It could lead to even worse things, perhaps even a calamity. Of course, if he wore this bracelet for a long time, he would start getting sick, and his condition would become increasingly severe.” In this world, geomancy and related practices were prevalent, so many people were familiar with negative energy. There were even quite a few geomancers conducting live broadcasts for physiognomy and geomancy–related matters. Ross was startled and a little frightened. “So, it’s because of this bracelet.” Following that, he took out his phone and checked the payment records. “You don’t say! My son did start waking up crying a few days after I brought back this bracelet.” Ross‘ wife thought about it and confirmed his statement. “That’s right. It did start after he wore the bracelet. Unable to hold back her anger, she pinched Ross‘ arm several times. “Why did you buy things from that place when you know it’s for your child? Why didn’t you just buy it from a store?” She hadn’t even thought about it, but her husband’s purchase nearly caused harm to their child. Fortunately, they had invited a master over to take a look today. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Ross was filled with regret and he muttered, “I bought it because I thought it was cute. Who would have thought things would turn out like this?” He was filled with remorse. If something had happened to his son because of the bracelet he bought, he would have gone mad. He looked at Simone and asked, “Miss Gray, will my son stop waking up crying if he stops wearing the bracelet?” Simone replied, “Since the child has come into contact with negative energy, removing the bracelet will only prevent his condition from worsening, but he will still wake up crying.” Ross urgently asked, “Is there any way to solve this?” “Don’t worry.” Simone replied. “I can make a talisman for your child. It can suppress the negative energy and expel it from your child’s body in three days.” Upon hearing her words, Ross felt relieved. That’s great. What’s important is that you can remove the negative energy. Can this coin of yours be used as well? Should I buy one?” He thought the coin was very effective, maybe even more so than the talisman. Simone chuckled wryly. “I’m sorry, but this was something passed down by my mentor. I can’t sell it. Your son’s condition can be solved with just one talisman, so don’t worry.” 2/3
The Heiress‘ Return & Revenge 67% Chapter 46 Is Simone Going To Fail? That evening, Simone and the others returned from their meal. The live broadcast followed them into their room and scanned the place. Although Simone and Keira had only been living here for less than a week, they had taken the time to decorate the place. The room was impeccably tidy, with various styles of storage baskets neatly arranged inside. They even crafted baskets and filled them with soil to plant wildflowers. Additionally, they made flower vases, filling them with dried wildflowers and giving the room a fresh and cozy atmosphere. “Wifey and Keira’s room looks so fresh and cozy!” “Wifey is so talented. She actually made so many covered storage boxes. Those storage boxes can not only store things but can also be used as tables. That’s a great idea. “Wow! They even have wildflowers planted in woven baskets inside their room. The vases they wove, filled with dried wildflowers, give off a unique charm. “Comparing their room to the other group’s, I can see a huge difference: This shows how they live their life. Wifey and Keira are both optimistic and cheerful people. “The room has such a good atmosphere, Simone is starting to grow on me. ‘Wifey is so talented in handicraft. I often saw her weaving things in her free time, but I never thought she had made so many of them. ‘I think Wifey can make a living by weaving things if she chooses not to continue working in the entertainment industry! “Yeah. She can start a live stream to teach others how to craft things or sell her handmade crafts. Just watching her do it is already pleasing to the eyes. I’d definitely buy them. “Apart from crafting, my darling has many skills. She can surely thrive in any field she chooses. ‘She could easily rely on her looks, but my wifey chooses to rely on her talent. ‘With someone like Simone, it feels like she could thrive anywhere. I want to join her fan club! Just looking at this room makes me want to be her fan. Unexpectedly, someone took a screenshot of the room’s arrangement and created a post titled ‘Simone and Keira’s Room, which became the top entertainment news. This attracted another wave of people to come and watch the livestream. Jonah noticed the sudden surge in viewership and couldn’t help but smile. He turned to the assistant director and said, “I’ve noticed that Simone has a talent for creating trending topics. Even something like this can make the headlines.” 1/4 Chapter 46 Is Simone Going To Fail? Initially, he invited Simone purely as a favor. He had predicted that Leon or the Gray siblings might bring high popularity and interest, but he didn’t expect Simone to have so many skills besides geomancy. She had a good personality and strong abilities, so it wasn’t surprising that an increasing number of people liked her. At this moment, Jonah was extremely grateful that he had invited her. Simone and her group contributed most of the highlights in this episode.. The assistant director nodded in agreement. “Indeed. Simone’s beauty and temperament are quite unique. Coupled with her versatility, she’s bound to become popular. By the way, have you decided where we’re going for the next episode? I’ve received several calls from others saying they’d like to make guest appearances.” Jonah replied. “We can discuss guest appearances later. If there’s anything, we can add two more to this show. My initial plan was to head to the town of Kritsa, but I received a call from the assistant of Gray Entertainment’s president. He said Mr. Gray wants to sponsor our next episode but requests that we shoot it overseas. The assistant director was puzzled. “Why would they make such a request? In a voice only the assistant director could hear, Jonah explained, “I got a little insider tip. The president of Gray Entertainment is the Gray siblings‘ eldest brother. Their request might have something to do with Jodie.” Jodie had studied abroad, so shooting the next episode abroad would give her a significant advantage. The assistant director also seemed to have realized this. “Will you agree?” Jonah smirked. “Why wouldn’t I agree? If someone is willing to invest and send us abroad for filming. we can save a lot of money. Since Jodie wants to challenge Simone. let her do it. I was originally worried about our next episode’s highlights, but now it looks like I don’t have to worry anymore. Between Simone and Jodie, he was on Simone’s side, though he didn’t say it out loud. The assistant director gave him a knowing smile. “You truly are something.” The following day, Simone and her group went to help a local farmer deliver goods in the morning and had lunch in the town. After returning to the village, they practiced shadow puppetry at the elder’s house and returned to the courtyard that afternoon to rehearse with the children. Since Simone wasn’t required to perform solo, she helped the others by offering her advice. Just as she was watching them. Deuce approached her with a young man by his side. Deuce arrived before Simone. “Miss Gray, my cousin would like to ask for your help.” Smiling at the two, Simone invited them to sit. “Have a seat. What can I help you with?” The two sat down on the empty chairs beside Simone. Deuce began. “His son wakes up startled whenever he sleeps. Lately, every time he takes a nap or goes o bed at night, he wakes up crying as if he’s been frightened by something.” 2/4
The Heiress‘ Return & Revenge 話67%會 Chapter 45 Almost Fainting In Frustration The four of them, including Jodie, performed in a crowded town square There were quite a few onlookers. but the tips they received after the performance were meager. They only managed to earn a little over fifty, mostly thanks to Leon’s popularity. As Jodie looked at the money in the box, she felt a deep sense of disappointment. She had expected to make more money with their street performance, but it turned out to be just over fifty. In her everyday life, she wouldn’t even bother to pick up that amount if it fell on the ground. She smiled wryly and said to the others, “With the little money we’ve earned, we’ll have to tighten our belts for dinner tonight.” Leon sensed Jodie was trying to sound optimistic despite feeling down, so he comforted her, “We’ve done quite well to earn this much. Your guitar playing is excellent, Jodie. I could see that the audience enjoyed it. It’s just that this is a remote town, and many people here aren’t used to tipping street. performers.” He smiled, adding, “Let’s work harder to earn more money in the next episode.” Jodie felt better upon hearing those encouraging words. She realized that their goal for today was not just about making money but showcasing their talents. And so, she put on a determined and positive expression and even made a cheer–up gesture, saying, “Mr. Foster is right. We’ll work harder next time and surely get better.” If it weren’t for Simone’s group appearing earlier, the audience might have thought that they performed well. But now they thought this group seemed ordinary and weren’t shocked that they only received fifty in tips. What’s more, that amount might have been from Leon’s popularity. Later, Jodie suggested going to the market to buy groceries. While they were shopping, she handed the money to Leon, asking him to be in charge of the main shopping, and then made an excuse to the restroom. go to Upon returning from the restroom, she didn’t immediately return to the screen. Instead, she exchanged a meaningful look with a crew member she knew. The crew member slowed down so that the two could walk together and create some distance from the others. Jodie whispered, “How was the live stream audience’s reaction to our afternoon performance?” She thought the live audience would praise her for her talent and dedication. But the crew member discreetly replied, “It was mediocre.” In reality, there was not much reaction. Jodie was surprised to hear that, “Just mediocre?” The crew member nodded. “Yes.” After that, the crew member comforted her, “The problem is that another live stream stole the show. The audience was captivated by their performance. Otherwise, your performance might have been quite good.” 1/4 Jodie felt her heart skip a beat. “The other live stream outshone us?” Then, she pretended to be curious and asked, “How did they do it?” The crew member didn’t hide the truth and mentioned Simone knew how to play several instruments. “Simone was accused of following a script provided by the production team, so to prove them wrong. she boldly challenged the audience to request songs, which she played on different instruments. Her performances were top–notch, full of skill and emotion. The impressive display not only silenced those scrutinizing her but also helped her make it into the headlines. Also, she even played the same guitar piece you did. Still, the audience claimed she played it better because of her other talented instrumental performances.” The fact that Simone had performed the same song before Jodie made the latter’s act appear less impressive. However, the crew member was sensible and chose not to speak the truth. In the meantime, Jodie felt her vision darken and she almost fainted in frustration. The smile on her face froze as she thought, “Simone, Simone, Simone… Why is it always Simone? She’s like a ghost haunting me. Also, when did she learn so many instruments?” Jodie’s thoughts were the same as her elder brothers. They all thought Simone had been concealing her abilities. If Jodie had known about Simone’s talents, she wouldn’t have thought about coming all the way out here to play the guitar. Not only did she fail to show her talent, her skills became a contrast against Simone’s. “Simone must have done it on purpose. That b*tch is so evil!” Jodie was filled with so much hatred and frustration that she felt suffocated. At the same time, she also felt somewhat regretful. She would have stayed in the village if she had known things would come to this. Besides, she shouldn’t have come to ask the crew member because she felt even worse after finding out the truth. The crew member noticed Jodie’s expression and felt some sympathy for her. After all, Jodie was unlucky to encounter Simone. “It’s also the fault of those trolls. Mr. Chapman said it was probably trolls posting negative comments about Simone. Who would have thought that not only did it not work, but it actually ended up helping Simone?” She continued to comfort Jodie, “So your performance was indeed very good. It’s just that you were unlucky to have encountered such an incident.” Upon hearing that. Jodie could guess who had hired the trolls. It was probably Titus.. But this time, she didn’t feel grateful toward Titus. Instead, she couldn’t help but feel resentful because Titus didn’t investigate properly before hiring trolls to target Simone. Now, not only did the plan backfire and end up helping Simone, but it also put Jodie in a tough spot. If it weren’t for Titus consistent favoritism toward her, she would have started to suspect that Titus had done it intentionally. In no mood to deal with the crew member, Jodie nodded absentmindedly. T’m fine.” In reality, she wished she could return to the village and slap Simone. At that moment, Aaron noticed Jodie approaching them with a downcast expression and waved at her. Jo, come over here.” Jodie forcefully composed herself and mustered a weak smile as she approached. Usually, in situations like grocery shopping, Jodie would give many suggestions to highlight her 2/4 Chapter 45 Almost Fainting In Frustration presence. But now, she seemed deflated, showing little enthusiasm. The viewers watching the livestream thought Jodie was upset because they only earned a little over fifty. Except for her and Aaron’s fans, others thought she was too petty. They thought it was just a show, so she should take it as having fun. There was no need to take things so seriously and let such a trivial matter bother her. Therefore, the audience’s impression of Jodie took another hit. With the town’s low cost of living and relatively affordable prices, they managed to buy some vegetables and a piece of meat for fifty. After the shopping, they all took the car provided by the crew back to the village. Inside the car, Jodie felt upset, so she closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep. Seeing that she was quiet, Leon and Aaron also refrained from speaking and chose to rest. Leyla was at a loss for words in this situation. They had been live–streaming the entire journey. Are they planning on letting the audience watch us sleep? This is a complete disaster! She was starting to regret choosing this team. Although she didn’t hold Simone’s status in high regard, she couldn’t deny that Simone had a natural sense for variety shows and genuine talent.
The Heiress‘ Return & Revenge Chapter 44 You Ruined Everything At that moment, the Gray brothers were watching both live–stream channels. While Simone was playing various instruments, Jodic and the others performed on the town’s streets. Jodie confidently played a song on the guitar while Aaron danced in front of her. There was also crowd
The Heiress‘ Return & Revenge 68% Chapter 43 Failing Terribly Simone’s words shocked everyone on the scene and the viewers watching the livestream. “Is Simone claiming that she can play any banjo song we request?” “How is that possible? Is she really that skilled? I find it hard to believe.” “What gave Simone the confidence to say that?” “Is Simone overly confident or just arrogant?” “Let’s choose a song, everyone.” “You’re right. Since Simone made such a claim, we should fulfill her request.” The paid trolls quickly discussed and chose a song they believed Simone couldn’t play. “Play A Soldier’s Armor‘ then.” Unlike well–known songs like ‘Gallows Pole or The Battle Cry of Freedom. A Soldier’s Armor‘ was at Civil War song with sixteen segments and varying moods throughout, making it quite challenging to play. Those who didn’t know the song searched for it online. In the end, the haters, as well as Aaron’s and Leon’s fans, agreed to the choice. “Great. Play that song “I’ve heard it before, so I’m curious to hear Simone’s rendition.” “This song is quite difficult. I wonder if Simone can actually play it.” Since Simone couldn’t see the comments, Jonah relayed their suggestion. “They want you to play the song called ‘A Soldier’s Armor, okay?” Simone was familiar with the song, so she replied, “Okay!” Without wasting any time, she began plucking the banjo’s strings. The song started with a low and somber beat, then transitioned into a fierce atmosphere full of intensity. Finally, it ended with a sad and heart–wrenching melody, creating a stark contrast with the earlier sections. Not only were those present immersed in the atmosphere, but the livestream viewers were also captivated by the performance on the screen. Once the song ended, everyone gradually returned to their senses. “Simone played really well.” “As a banjo player myself, I have to say that Simone not only played it correctly, but she also perfectly captured the somber and tragic mood of the song.” 1/1 Chapter 43 Failing Terribly 68% “I don’t usually listen to the banjo, but I was captivated by it just now.” “Simone’s skill on the banjo is evident from her performance of that song.” “To those who claimed she was acting, are you feeling embarrassed now?” The paid trolls and Aaron’s fans felt embarrassed indeed. They didn’t expect Simone to be genuinely skilled at the banjo. However, since the paid trolls aimed to ruin Simone’s reputation, they wouldn’t give up easily. “We admit that Simone is quite skilled at the banjo, but it doesn’t mean everything before was not pre- arranged.” “If you want us to believe her, let her play a song on the violin, dulcimer, and trumpet as well.” “Don’t they have a guitar? Let her play something on that too.” “Yes. If Simone can do it, we’ll admit that she’s skilled in many instruments and not faking it.” When Jonah saw the comments, a smile appeared in his eyes as he thought, “Isn’t this free publicity?” If Simone could play those instruments, it would prove that their show wasn’t scripted and possibly make headlines. Therefore, he glanced at Simone and read out the comments. Simone replied indifferently, “Sure. Let’s go with their request. “Our darling is so confident. I love it!” “Wifey is the best. I love your confidence.” “Oh my gosh! Let’s go with their request. She’s awesome “That’s quite arrogant. I’m not her fan, but if she can do it, I don’t mind becoming one.” “Isn’t she afraid her bluff will be exposed?” “Since she’s so confident and arrogant, we won’t go easy on her.” Following that, the paid trolls hurriedly searched for obscure and difficult songs. But Simone flawlessly played them all while capturing the essence of each piece. “Awesome. Simone is very talented.” “How can my wifey be that great?” “Wifey is so awesome! I love her!”
he Heiress‘ Return & Revenge Chapter 42 She Was That Confident When Simone noticed everyone’s shocked expressions, she awkwardly asked, “Why are you all looking at me like that?” Zac approached her and inquired, “Can you play all these instruments?” She nodded. “Yes, I have learned to play them all.” Before crossing over to the other universes, Simone used to take fiddle classes. As a result, she was quite familiar with the several instruments before her and knew how to play them. Zac’s eyes sparkled as he looked at her. “You’re amazing, Simone.” Simone smiled. “Thank you for the compliment!” Meanwhile, the elder was shocked but grinned as he beckoned–Simone over: “Come here, young lady. I’ll give you a score. Try playing these instruments.” Simone nodded. “Sure!” The elder took out several music scores from the cabinet and opened one, pointing to a page. “Use the fiddle to play this piece.” Simone carefully examined the score, then took the fiddle from the elder and began playing. Soon, a lively and cheerful fiddle piece filled the air. The elder smiled in satisfaction. “You’re quite skilled at playing the fiddle.” Next, the elder asked Simone to try the drums, dulcimer, and trumpet. Simone remained confident and calm as she played each of the scores given to her by the elder. Once she finished, the elder’s smile grew even wider. “Very good. I’m confident that you can handle playing the soundtracks. There’s no need to look for anyone else.” Smiling, Simone murmured, “Sure. I’ll take care of the soundtracks.” Jonah smiled slightly. “Miss Gray, you’ve made things very easy for our crew.” Meanwhile, Keira and Eric couldn’t help but admire Simone. Although they didn’t know how to play these instruments, they could hear how well she had played the pieces. Keira asked, “Simone, do you play any other instruments besides these?” “I know a few others,” Simone replied. Keira then asked, “For example? Can you list a few?” Simone answered, “I can play the harp, banjo, flute, clarinet, ocarina, piano, cello, guitar, saxophone, and bass.” Everyone on set fell silent as they suddenly had the urge to ask what she couldn’t play. It was simply amazing. 1/4 .04 MON, 27 NO Chapter 42 She Was That Confident Zac’s eyes filled with smiles. “You know how to play the guitar too? Why don’t we play a duet when we get back? Simone nodded. “Sure!” Then, Keira pointed at the banjo on the cabinet. “Simone, I would like to hear you play the banjo. Can you perform a piece for us?” Simone also liked the banjo and had spent a long time practicing it when she was in a retro universe. “No problem!” She asked the elder if she could use the banjo. Not only did the elder not refuse her request, but he even personally handed it to her. “I would like to hear you play the banjo too.” The young lady grew on him the more they interacted. ‘How could Simone know how to play so many instruments? She must be bluffing. ‘I think the show must be scripted. Simone is only acting according to the script, otherwise, how could she know so many instruments?” ‘She must have practiced the pieces she played with those instruments in private. “This show is too fake. This scene is obviously staged for us to watch. ‘Yet the crew dares to claim they’re realistic. I’m going to report on this show.”
Chapter 41 Does She Know How To Play The… 69% Anymore “That means he still needs to work on his acting skills. Jojo: Come on, Aaron, have some congee. Aaron: Well, thank you.. I suddenly feel sorry for Aaron. Having a sister like this must be tough.‘ As Aaron’s fans watched the livestream, they couldn’t help but feel sorry for their idol and husband. Simone and her group didn’t go to the farmers‘ homes to find work that day. Instead, they stayed in the yard, with Simone fixing electrical appliances and tutoring the children in the village, while Zac and the other two continued teaching their classes. During lunchtime, each family of the children who came to learn prepared a dish for them, discussed. As a result, Simone’s group had a table full of food for lunch without having to go out. Zac took a picture of the dishes and shared it in the group chat. Zac: We have a table full of food without going out. I’m afraid we won’t be able to finish it all. On the other hand, Aaron and the others heard the notification sound on their phones and absentmindedly opened the group chat. Instantly, the four of them were speechless. Aaron nearly swore out loud. “I shouldn’t have clicked on it.” as As Leyla looked at the picture of the abundant dishes on the table and then back at the bowl of noodles in front of her, she suddenly regretted her decision to choose this group. That day, they found a job helping with rice harvesting. Jodie and Leyla didn’t go to the fields to harvest paddy but instead bundled the paddy harvested by others and loaded it onto hand carts. However, they couldn’t last even an hour and began to feel their backs and hands aching. Their work became slower and slower. Leon and Aaron helped with rice harvesting in the field and only managed to persist for a little over an hour. Naturally, the host was not satisfied with their work, and the lunch provided was just a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Just then, Leyla suggested, “Should we go teach the village children singing and dancing too?” Yet, Jodie vetoed the idea immediately. “I don’t think we should. Otherwise, the other group might think we want to steal their students. It was Simone’s idea to teach the village children. I don’t want to do the same thing as her.” Her reason left Leyla speechless. “But we’re really not good at this job today. The host said that if we continue like this in the afternoon, they won’t pay us. 2/4 Chapter 41 Does She Know How To Play The This hou didn’t mind making them look bad at all. Jodic also found it quite frustrating. “Haven’t we already done enough? The host today is too demanding. After some thought, she suggested, “Why don’t we go to town to make some money? Simone and her group have been learning shadow puppetry these past few days. It’s much more interesting than just doing manual labor. If we want to stand out in the livestream, we need to figure out a way.” Leon asked, “But how? Do we look for jobs?” He really didn’t want to harvest rice anymore. Since he had never done such labor before, he was experiencing soreness in his back and pain in his hands. To make things worse, the sun was scorching in the afternoon. Being out in the fields under its intense rays left their faces several shades darker and even caused sunburn. She suggested, “We can perform. I can play the guitar, Aaron can dance, and both you and Miss Morse can sing.” She had learned to play the guitar with Luca before. This morning, she discreetly asked one of the production staff behind the live stream camera. The person said that her yoga practice wasn’t generating as much interest as Simone’s martial arts practice, and there was a significant difference. This upset her; she couldn’t understand why her graceful yoga practice couldn’t compete with Simone’s rough martial arts practice. What were the viewers thinking? So, she came up with an idea to showcase her versatility to her audience. When she suggested the plan, the other three didn’t object. After all, they were all tired of manual labor and didn’t find rice harvesting or paddy bundling appealing. Performing would likely be more enjoyable. Thus, they discussed the idea with Jonah. He not only didn’t oppose it but also provided them with a car to take them to town. Their livestream does need some changes to make it more interesting. While they were heading to town, Simone’s group visited the home of the old man who made shadow puppets. The old man had already prepared the puppets needed for their performance and now needed to rehearse with them. T it He began by saying, “I’ll teach you how to manipulate the shadow puppets, and then you can provide the voices for the characters you’re holding. But there’s still an issue that needs to be resolved; otherwise, the performance will have a flaw.” Eric asked, “What’s the issue?”