Chapter 111 Fertilization Process
Once Hera and the others finished wrapping up the pheasants and eggs, she tasked Bry with going back to the cabin to retrieve the cooler she had borrowed from the show’s crew. She also instructed Bry to request some ice to be added to the cooler, enabling them to preserve their fresh ingredients effectively.
Hera noticed a large lotus leaf near the tranquil waters of the river. She carefully cut a few pieces of it and used them to wrap the two pheasants together within one big leaf. Afterward, she stored away the remaining leaves for future use.
Xavier and Zen found themselves puzzled by Hera’s actions, but they wisely refrained from questioning the cook, recognizing their own lack of expertise in culinary matters. Instead, they wholeheartedly supported her decisions, trusting in her culinary prowess.
In a matter of minutes, Bry returned, sprinting from the direction of the cabin. "Sister, mission accomplished," he managed to say amidst his panting.
Hera couldn’t help but feel guilty seeing Bry struggle to catch his breath; he must have sprinted all the way from the cabin. Knowing it was quite a distance to cover back and forth, she gave him an affectionate pat on the head, accompanied by a tender smile. "You could have just walked back, Bry. We’re not going anywhere."
Despite still catching his breath, Bry wore a wide grin that managed to warm Hera’s heart. "Don’t worry, sister. I just didn’t want to endure those celebrities’ fake smiles," he chuckled between breaths.
Zen stepped forward and playfully ruffled Bry’s hair. "Hey, kid! You know I’m one of those celebrities, right?" he teased with a smirk.
"If the shoe fits, it’s not my problem!" Bry retorted, letting out a giggle as he wriggled free from Zen’s playful grasp.
Before they parted ways to head to their respective stations, the group enjoyed a bit more lighthearted chat. However, for Hera, the second half of the day was dedicated to coordinating with the villagers assigned to the fields for fertilization duties. Fresh fertilizer that was just handled yesterday, dried in the sun for the next few hours, now awaits them, signaling a productive afternoon ahead.