Chapter 113

Logan stood beside Summer and suddenly asked, "Do you really plan to settle down here?"

Summer turned her head to look at him, smiled, and asked, "And you? I remember when we first arrived, everyone was chanting slogans about dedicating our lives to the rural revolution. You shouted the loudest."

Logan: "..."

He turned around and said, "If we don't leave now, it'll be completely dark."

Hearing this, Summer turned and followed him back to the youth station.

"Class dismissed."

Summer closed her textbook and lesson plan, walked to the back corner of the classroom amidst the rising noise, and tapped on Billy's desk, saying, "Come to my office for a moment."

Billy looked up, his eyes uncertainly meeting Summer's for a moment.

Seeing that it was indeed her calling him, he quickly stood up and followed Summer to the office.

Summer sat down at her desk in the office.

Billy stood in front of her desk, silently waiting for her to speak.

Without any small talk, Summer got straight to the point, "Tomorrow is Sunday. Mr. Logan and I are going to the community market to set up a noodle stall. The team wants us to bring along two people to learn the ropes so that when we're busy, they can manage the stall. I suggested that you come along. Are you interested?"

Billy, who had been slouched over, lifted his head slowly, looking at Summer. His usually dull eyes shone with an unusual brightness mixed with surprise.

Growing up, few people were willing to approach him, let alone take him under their wing.

Seeing his hesitation, Summer smiled and asked, "Well?"

Billy snapped back to reality and nodded quickly, "Yes, I want to go."

Summer smiled, "Alright, meet us in the courtyard of the community center tomorrow morning."

Billy quickly bowed to Summer, "Thank you, Miss Summer."

Watching Billy leave the office, Summer instinctively glanced at Logan.

Logan, sensing her gaze, spoke up, "I have no interest in charity or making friends."

Summer knew what kind of person Logan was and didn't argue with him about it.

Typically, he wouldn't do anything that didn't benefit him, especially not associating with someone like Billy, who had a bad family background.

Even though they had spent a lot of time together, he never mentioned considering her a friend.

Summer looked at him and said, "You don't have to be charitable. Just give him tasks to do."

Logan looked at Summer, "Then I won't hold back."

Besides Billy, Summer also needed to bring Amy.

Initially, Summer planned to find Amy after school in the evening, but as soon as school was over and the students left, Amy came to the school on her own.

Amy still came to exchange books with Summer.

Over the past six months, with Summer's help, Amy had learned to recognize many words and read many books, lifting her out of illiteracy.

After exchanging the books, Summer told her about going to the market tomorrow, and Amy was equally happy, nodding repeatedly.

This was an excellent opportunity to earn work points and gain knowledge, and she was naturally eager.

So, early the next morning, after finishing breakfast, Amy went to the community center courtyard.

When she arrived, she saw that Billy was already there.

Seeing her, Billy seemed less nervous and more relaxed.

With a hint of joy in his eyes, he asked Amy, "Did Miss Summer ask you to come too?"

Amy, feeling at ease around Billy, smiled and nodded, "Last time during the Mid-Autumn Festival market, she took me along. I have some experience and can help out."

Billy, still worried, said, "I don't know anything yet..."

Amy reassured him, "It's okay. Just help out, and if you have any questions, ask me. We just need to be diligent."

Billy felt more at ease after hearing this.

He nodded to Amy, "Okay."

The two stood in the courtyard, talking quietly, waiting for a while before Summer and Logan arrived.

Seeing them enter, Amy and Billy both straightened up and greeted them.

Summer responded with a smile, "You're early."

Amy smiled shyly, "I didn't want to be late, so I came a bit early."

Since they were there to work, there was no time for small talk.

Summer and Logan opened the storage room, leading Amy and Billy inside to prepare.

Amy and Billy were cautious and attentive, listening and learning carefully, not daring to slack off. Summer and Logan instructed them, and they immediately started working.

Their diligence saved Summer and Logan a lot of trouble.

Once the preparations were done, Amy and Billy took the initiative to pull the cart to the market.

In terms of physical strength, Amy and Billy were much more capable than Summer and Logan.

They pulled the cart quickly, with Summer and Logan following behind.

As they neared the market, Summer told Logan, "With these two here, we can manage the stall. You can go to the blacksmith's shop as planned."

Building the house had already cost a lot of money, so they didn't plan to furnish it elaborately. As long as it could shield them from the elements and provide a place to eat and sleep, it was enough.

To cook, they needed kitchen tools.

Their new kitchen had a double stove and needed two pots and spatulas.

As for other miscellaneous items, they would gradually acquire them over time.

Logan had no objections and responded, "Sure."

He had no problem with not having to do the work and instead taking a leisurely stroll.

So, upon reaching the market, Summer led Amy and Billy to set up the stall, prepare the fire, and cook the sauce, while Logan went off to the blacksmith's shop.

With Logan gone, Amy and Billy noticeably relaxed.

Seeing this, Summer smiled and asked, "Are you that afraid of Mr. Logan?"

Caught off guard, Amy and Billy felt a bit embarrassed.

Billy didn't say anything, but Amy smiled and explained, "Mr. Logan doesn't seem to like smiling or talking much in private. We're afraid of upsetting him."

Summer understood their feelings.

Logan didn't like wasting time on social interactions. Unless it benefited him, he often ignored people, occasionally wearing a smug and dismissive expression.

Both Amy and Billy had naturally submissive personalities.

Being around someone like Logan made them even more anxious.

Summer, in a relaxed tone, said, "He might look a bit intimidating and hard to get along with, but no matter how fierce he seems, he won't eat you. Just do what you need to do."

Amy and Billy nodded, "Okay, Miss Summer."

Once the stall was set up, Summer started cooking the sauce, as usual.

This time, she called Amy and Billy over to watch and learn while she cooked.

Both Amy and Billy were very attentive, but they couldn't resist the aroma of the sauce, making them swallow constantly.

Once Summer had taught them enough, she let Amy try her hand at cooking.

The steps were easy to remember; the key was controlling the heat and knowing when the meat was cooked to perfection and the sauce was at its best.

While Summer was teaching Amy and Billy, Logan returned from the blacksmith's shop.

With Amy and Billy there, he didn't need to do anything and went straight to the empty cart to sit, sometimes even lying down, making himself as comfortable as possible.

It was an ordinary market day, so it wasn't particularly busy.

Billy, being new, was initially clumsy and unsure, almost overwhelmed by the crowd.

Leonardo had been right; Billy was so used to keeping his head down that he did it almost reflexively around people.