The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 255: Sending Warmth

[Little Nine: Just came back from Kiki Monroe’s live stream, and seeing the comparison, I really feel so sorry for the guys...]

[Momo: You have to find the return stone quickly, I really can’t bear to see them suffering here.]

[Family Chatter: Seriously, they don’t even have a pot, how are they supposed to cook? Are they really going to beg on the streets like Maya Monroe joked? (Dog head emoji)]

[Fly Into Fire: This is the first time I’ve seen the guys doing housework, and I have to say their life skills are excellent. Those who said our guys were useless need to open their eyes, okay?]

[Mei Mei is My Wife: Totally agree with the above, after so many episodes, Mei Mei never complained, I really don’t get why some marketing accounts are trying to stir things up. It’s the modern age, and we’re still judging people by appearance? Thinking good looks mean someone’s effeminate? I’m speechless...]

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After tidying up, the house was completely transformed, becoming clean and bright in an instant.

Maya Monroe dusted off her hands and said to Miles Wallace beside her, "Thanks for your hard work."

"No problem."

The sun went down, and it was time for dinner again.

Thinking about how yesterday at this time they were in the villa enjoying good food and drinks, only to now face such a difficult situation, Maya Monroe sighed a little.

Perhaps planned by the program ahead of time, the well water outside was actually usable.

With no cooking utensils, they could only use the simplest method of processing—washing.

After washing the tomatoes and carrots clean, Maya Monroe gestured for Miles Wallace to start eating.

"We really owe thanks to the lady today."

Miles nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

Taking a bite of the tomato, the sweet and sour flavor exploded in the mouth.

Not knowing what tomorrow holds, Maya Monroe stopped after just one tomato.

Miles, sitting opposite her, noticed she had stopped and couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, why aren’t you eating?"

Maya Monroe took a napkin from her pocket and wiped her mouth: "Girls have small appetites, don’t worry about me."

Miles slowly furrowed his brows.

Knowing her usually hearty appetite, it was unlikely she could suddenly become small-bellied...

Thinking of a possibility, he finished his carrot and stopped as well.

"Let’s save these for tomorrow."

"Are you full with just one carrot?"

Miles nodded, "Yeah."

Maya Monroe was about to say something, but suddenly heard footsteps outside.

"Looks like you guys are having dinner, getting food so fast, really impressive~"

A teasing voice sounded, and the next second, the guide leisurely walked in.

Maya Monroe looked at him: "Are you here for a visit? Come and have a seat."

He nodded slowly, smiling, "It’s not just a visit~"

Perhaps too used to hosting, he always left some mystery in his words without revealing everything.

"What else?"

"You could try guessing first." The guide first surveyed the slightly shabby living room, then joked with a smile, "I remember this place was pretty run down, didn’t expect you guys to get it tidied up so quickly. Not to mention..."

He praised, "Pretty nice."

Finding a spot on the sofa, he sat down, crossed his legs, and didn’t mind the camera at all: "You two don’t seem curious about my purpose for coming, I really am heartbroken..."

Maya Monroe has often heard him talking nonsense, so she didn’t bother answering.

Miles glanced at him, "You always like to leave things hanging, we’ve gotten used to it."

The guide laughed aloud, "I usually just joke around with you guys; I won’t beat around the bush now, I’m here to give you a surprise."

He clapped his hands, and then the crew brought in a set of cooking utensils.

Including everything from a chopping board and knife to a rice cooker.

Maya Monroe raised her eyebrows slightly.

Miles was surprised: "Didn’t the program say it wouldn’t provide help to the guests?"

"As the first group to find food, this is your reward for adapting to the environment. What? Don’t you like it? Then let’s just...take it back..."

Miles quickly said, "I’m just curious, nothing else."

"I see~"

The guide turned his gaze to Maya Monroe with interest, "Maya Monroe, are you surprised?"

Maya Monroe nodded, "Surprised."

The guide couldn’t help but laugh, "It seems you always have this calm demeanor, guess your adaptability is indeed strong."

"Just average."

"Quite humble."

The guide mused, "Actually, this is quite nice..."

As he got up to leave, Miles asked, "About the return stone, can you give us a hint?"

"That’s not allowed~ Previously it was clearly stated the program wouldn’t give any more hints to the guests."

Maya Monroe keenly picked up on one word: "more?"

The guide gave Maya Monroe a smile, but didn’t dwell on the topic.

Finally, he said, "Perhaps it’s better to clarify, these cooking rewards weren’t given by the program, but by me personally."

Miles was slightly stunned.

"You two poor things really have it tough..."

He waved his hand, "I’ll be off now."

After the guide left, Miles and Maya Monroe stared at the cooking tools on the table.

"He means he already gave a hint, right?"

Maya Monroe nodded ever so slowly.

"Then what was the hint?" Miles slightly furrowed his brows, "I have no recollection."

Maya Monroe paused, her beautiful eyes flashing with insight, "He didn’t specify, let’s search the village tomorrow."

Maya Monroe stood up, "There are two bedrooms, just right for one each. I’m going to rest in my room, you should head back early too."

Miles nodded, then looked at Maya Monroe, his eyes slightly moved, "Senior, rest well."

*

After resolving the breakfast issue, Maya Monroe and Miles Wallace planned to go out and look around.

On one hand to gather food, and more importantly to seek information about the "return stone."

Maya Monroe didn’t expect to encounter the lady from yesterday again, she was still with her little grandson, dressed festively, with luxurious gold earrings hanging from her earlobes.

"Oh my, young lady and young man, such a coincidence. How were the persimmons and carrots I gave you yesterday? Pretty good, right?"

After a bit of small talk, the lady couldn’t help but be curious, "I think I saw those few from the show with you, looking just as neat and beautiful! Why are you all wandering around the village, are you on some kind of mission?"

Maya Monroe’s eyes flickered slightly, she asked, "Ma’am, have you heard of the ’return stone’?"

"’Return stone’? Is that a rock?" The lady pondered slightly.

"We can only confirm it’s a tangible object for now, but we’re not sure if it’s a stone. Ma’am, have you heard of the return stone?"