Chapter 32

"We need to do something different!" Lucy White 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," Lucy 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—Benjamin Harris and Nathan King.

Someone returned with paper and pens. Lucy 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.

"Noah, sketch this," Lucy said, pulling up photos of blooming flowers on her phone.

Meanwhile, the performance had already begun.

Ryan Clark took the mic as the host, his booming voice drawing a crowd in the square. Jason Wright and another trainee kicked things off with a breakdance routine, instantly electrifying the atmosphere.

After Lucas Young 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 Benjamin’s team was soon swamped.

"No more baskets?" A latecomer complained.

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

She signaled Lucas 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.

Nathan 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.

Lucy 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:

[Lucy’s skills are insane!]

[What the heck is Ryan making? LOL]

[Nathan 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.

Lucy 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," Lucy said, checking her phone for directions.

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

Her gaze locked onto the seemingly peaceful child.