Chapter 32

"We need to do something different!" Aria Bennett clapped her hands, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

The trainees sprang into action, borrowing a sound system in less than ten minutes. The production crew had provided two phones—one for playing music.

"Not everyone can perform," Aria reminded them. "We need to split into teams to sell the cherries and potted landscapes."

Her words struck a chord. Soon, two teams had chosen their leaders—Owen Parker and Eli Carter.

Someone returned with paper and pens. Aria carefully explained the care instructions for each plant, having the trainees with good handwriting jot them down. The livestream camera zoomed in on these notes.

"Theo, sketch this," Aria said, pulling up photos of blooming flowers on her phone.

Meanwhile, the performance had already begun.

Kieran Doyle took the mic as the host, his booming voice drawing a crowd in the square. Mason Bell and another trainee kicked things off with a breakdance routine, instantly electrifying the atmosphere.

After Leo Brooks finished singing a love ballad, he smoothly transitioned into promoting the cherries: "Buy three pounds and get a handmade woven basket!"

The tactic worked like a charm. Customers quickly gathered, and Owen’s team was soon swamped.

"No more baskets?" A latecomer complained.

Owen wiped sweat from his brow, panicked—until Aria stepped in. "Don’t worry, we can make them right now!"

She signaled Leo and a few others to demonstrate basket-weaving on the spot. The growing crowd watched in fascination, with many young women filming the process on their phones.

Eli seized the moment to pitch the potted plants. Each one came with care instructions and a comparison chart of its blooming potential, drawing plenty of interest.

"What’s the free gift with the plant?" someone teased.

Aria winked. "Handmade trinkets!"

She guided the trainees in crafting small souvenirs, and soon, onlookers were joining in, eager to try their hand at it.

The live comments exploded:

[Aria’s skills are insane!]

[What the heck is Kieran making? LOL]

[Eli just got roasted by an auntie, I can’t—]

[This is too wild!]

In under an hour, everything sold out. Disappointed customers asked if they’d return the next day.

Aria used the leftover materials to weave flower crowns for the children in the crowd. The heartwarming interactions sent the trainees’ popularity soaring.

By just past noon, the mission was complete. The group decided to grab lunch.

"I know a great local spot," Aria said, checking her phone for directions.

As they headed to the restaurant, Aria suddenly stopped a couple carrying a sleeping child. "Wait a second!"

Her gaze locked onto the seemingly peaceful child.