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Gabrielle was incredibly patient, diligently answering each question without showing any signs of irritation despite the numerous inquiries,
Someone commented: Brendan is truly intimidating, Gabrielle, you’ve caught his attention now.
Another netizen wrote: Gabrielle is quite impressive. How did she manage to catch fish with her bare hands?
A comment read: For the first time in my life. I learned that it’s possible to bewitch fish, making them approach willingly.
Someone wrote: I have a vague feeling that Gabrielle is not as simple as she seems. How does she know everything? Could she possibly be a hidden expert?
Fans were constantly speculating, their eyes glued to the live stream, afraid of missing any part of it. Some even took notes, eager to learn something new.
Originally, they just wanted to watch a show. They didn’t expect to gain new knowledge.
Some students and teachers even started calling those around them to join and watch, even beginning to explain the matters. that Gabrielle had just discussed. Some even immediately began to search on Google, cager to verify whether what she had said was actually true.
Moreover, some fishing enthusiasts also went out immediately with their gear, eager to find a pond to test their skills.
Originally, it was just a live variety show, but it ended up attracting other enthusiasts who flocked in to watch. The online viewership surged once again, leaving the director grinning from ear to ear.
“Let’s go. The waves seem a bit off earlier,” Gabrielle, carrying a fish, told Brendan.
Gazing at the fish he had caught, Brendan was still basking in the joy of his accomplishment. Her warning, however, drew his attention back to the shoreline. The sight that met his eyes was half the sky across the shore painted red, reminiscent of a hery sunset.
“The sky is indeed very red, and the air feels heavy as if it’s about to rain,” Brendan murmured.
Instantly, the two of them quickened their pace. By the time they returned to the cave, it was already six o’clock.
Nadia and Jennifer spent their time gathering plenty of dry firewood and storing it in the cave. They also took care of the wild grass surrounding the area. From a distance, they saw two people carrying fish, heading toward them.
“They’re back. They’re back, Jennifer exclaimed, her eyes fixed on the two figures in the distance. Overwhelmed with excitement, she eagerly pulled Nadia forward.
At that moment, she had completely forgotten about Nadia’s status as a popular rising star, seeing her simply as a young girl.
“You guys went fishing? You’ve caught so many?” Nadia excitedly approached them, circling the two of them once, her stomach growling loudly from hunger,
The celebrity was accustomed to eating little, to begin with. Coupled with a small meal in the morning before hitting the road and skipping lunch after arriving at the forest, they were so hungry. They could hear their stomachs growling louder and louder. Furthermore, it was already evening.
“You guys are really impressive. We didn’t see any fish when we came here. How did you catch them?” Nadia gasped in astonishment.
She was fixated on the fish, barely able to tear her gaze away
Brendan tilted his chin. Looking toward Gabrielle, he said. “The big ones were all caught by Gabby”
“You caught them barehanded?” Upon hearing this, Nadia was immediately intrigued.
Jennifer stepped forward, assisting Gabrielle in setting down the fish. All the while, she was pricking up her ears to their conversation, evidently curious about how they had managed to catch them
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“Gabby, next time something like this happens, make sure to include me.” Nadia looked up at Gabrielle with teary eyes, a pitiful sight to behold.
She, who had always been mature and steady, began to act coy in front of Gabrielle.
“All right. I’ll invite all of you next time.” Gabrielle said, completely indifferent to her coquettish behavior.
She rolled up her sleeves, handling the fish with a dagger in hand. Meanwhile, Brendan and Jennifer went off to fetch water. carrying various items with them. Nadia had run off again. This time, she was gathering firewood
The group divided the tasks efficiently, and it wasn’t long before they had prepared the fish.
“Gabby, you’re so impressive. Nadia admired as she watched Gabrielle. “Who else would have thought to bring along a collapsible pot and stand?” She watched in awe as Gabrielle took out the pot and the stand.
She skillfully sliced the fish and then placed them on the grill.
She sliced the remaining fish into pieces and tossed them into the fire she had started. She then foraged for some local ingredients to add to the mix. Finally, she crushed some freshly picked peppers and sprinkled them on top.
“Are you a chef?” Brendan was taken aback.
Gabrielle chuckled softly, her gaze shifting to the fire as she spoke. “Growing up in the mountains, I often had to fend for myself. I was the one who cooked my mentor’s meals.”
“So, did you learn to identify medicinal herbs back then as well?” Nadia curiously asked.
After flipping the fish, Gabrielle continued, “Hmm, my mentor was well–versed in medicine. I learned traditional medicine from him, and identifying medicinal herbs is the most basic introductory course.”
Jennifer listened, her gaze filled with a touch of envy as she looked at her.
“Gabrielle, you’re really amazing. I’m so envious of you,” she said.
At first, she was somewhat timid, afraid she wouldn’t fit into this group. Surprisingly, they were all quite easygoing, nothing like the cutthroat competition she experienced in previous shows.
Now, the anxiety she had been harboring finally subsided.
Without any need for guard, she also became lively.
“There’s no need for envy,” Gabrielle said. “Life in the mountains is harder than you’d imagine. If you can’t handle hardship, it’ll either break you or drive you mad. However, I was abandoned by my family when I was three, so I grew up in the
mountains during my younger years. I suppose I got used to it, and that’s why I don’t feel lonely”
People who had lived in the city couldn’t possibly stay in the mountains for an extended period of time.
Upon hearing her words, everyone was taken aback.
“Abandoned by your family?” Nadia was taken aback. Her attention had been completely focused on the fish earlier, the aroma making her mouth water, However, Gabrielle’s words instantly diverted her attention,
Gabrielle smiled nonchalantly, her expression as carefree as a gentle breeze. She said. “It’s not like every parent loves their
child.
Her sentence instantly silenced everyone.
“All right. Let’s get ready to eat, or else the fish will burn,” Gabrielle said, the fish on the grill releasing a rich, enticing aroma. The fish stew in the pot was also steadily releasing steam, prompting them to pick up their spoon and fork.
Their utensils were hastily whittled from a dagger, far from perfect, but they were serviceable enough. Having gone a day without food, the group didn’t stand on ceremony and began eating right away.
in addition, the other two fish were gifted to the director bu Cali
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Someone else wrote: Do you think, if Gabrielle becomes famous from this variety show, her parents might show up out of nowhere, trying to exploit her! They might even sue her, demanding she should support them in their old age.
Another netizen wrote: Initially. I thought she was cool. However, now I realize that what she knows is nothing more than common life knowledge. I’ve heard that life in the mountains is indeed tough, where you have to do everything yourself
A fan commented: Based on the way Brendan looks at Gabrielle, it’s clear he’s heartbroken. Oh, it’s so sad,
Someone else posted: Gabrielle, why don’t you become friends with our dear Nadia? Women should support each other, after all. If your parents don’t cherish you, we will
Inside the live stream, the fans were once
again left astounded.
Some people, however, believed that Gabrielle was playing the victim on purpose, trying to gain sympathy. They immediately sought out paparazzi to dig into her background, eager to see if what she was saying was indeed true.
Especially Chloe’s fans, in alliance with the followers of Caleb, were eager to unveil the “true colors” of Gabrielle. They wanted to suppress her to vent their frustrations, and thus, they didn’t hesitate to immediately launch an investigation. Naturally, they were unaware of all these.
Over at Team A, Caleb was left in a state of agitation and annoyance by Gabrielle’s words. He turned around to leave, with Chloe and Benjamin trailing behind him. Ryan, however, was left without a say in the matter.
“What are we going to do tonight? We haven’t eaten anything today.” Suddenly, Benjamin spoke up.
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