Chapter 20: The Girls Feed

Steve could see that Sister Bird was under a lot of pressure. She was afraid that something might happen to the team members and they wouldn't survive. As a result, she took on all the work herself, leaving the others, including Chris, Jarvis, and Kevin, often scrambling, not knowing what to do. This approach was clearly not sustainable, so Steve couldn't help but speak up to offer some guidance.

Jarvis stepped forward and hugged Sister Bird, comforting her: "Sister, survival is not just your responsibility. We may not be doing well enough now, but you need to train us. If we don't learn and improve, we won't survive. This is our shared responsibility. If you take it all on alone, you'll exhaust yourself. And what will we do then?"

Sister Bird felt both warmth and sadness upon hearing this. No one truly knew the immense pressure she was under. The team consisted of stars who were used to a life of comfort—fine clothes and delicious food. They had everything they wanted, but they were not equipped to survive in the wild. It was impossible for her to rely on them.

As the survival expert, her greatest responsibility was to lead everyone to victory. If she failed, it would fall on her shoulders.

She also knew that a team of ten could not be led by one person alone. Yet, even if it seemed impossible, she had insisted on carrying that responsibility, believing she had to bring glory to the country.

Hearing everyone's concern, Sister Bird's eyes welled up with tears as a touching smile spread across her face. "Thank you... thank you, everyone. Don't worry, I'm fine."

At that moment, Kevin came over, placing a hand on Steve's shoulder. "Brother, I owe you an apology. Yesterday, I underestimated you and treated you poorly. I thought you were... well, you know. I didn't expect you to be more capable than me. I let you take care of everything, handling all the chores and responsibilities.

I won't say anything more. If you'll accept me, we'll be brothers moving forward."

Steve chuckled. "Kevin, why act all formal? We haven't known each other long, but we have a long road ahead. I already see you as an older brother."

Being acknowledged like that made Kevin feel much better. Although his popularity was limited, he believed it would help Steve in the future.

Peng Peng, who had been standing nearby, awkwardly stepped forward. "I'm also guilty. Seeing Steve yesterday, I thought he'd be a hindrance, but turns out I was the one who was a hindrance. I'm sorry, Steve."

Steve smiled and patted Peng Peng on the shoulder. "It's alright. It wasn't your fault. I hadn't rested properly, and that heatstroke caught me off guard. I wasn't in shape when we arrived on the island."

"Stop saying that. Now I feel even worse," Chen Chichi lamented. "I thought I'd be better than you, but now I see how capable you are. I'm still the weakest."

Zhang Xiaoai then joined in, flashing a playful smile. "Brother Steve, thank you for teaching me how to cook and for saving me."

"Hey, it was nothing," Steve replied with a smile.

"Saved you? What happened?" Jarvis asked, his curiosity piqued.

Zhang Xiaoai recounted the incident that morning, and everyone immediately turned to praise Steve once again.

"Hey, hey, hey," Steve interjected with a smile. "Can we not make such a fuss about this? It's just the first day. Moving forward, we'll all need to contribute. If you really want to thank me, show me through actions, not just words."

Kevin laughed heartily. "Hahaha, no worries. If you ever need anything, just come to me, your brother. I've got your back."

"Count me in too," Peng Peng added with a grin. "Whatever you need in the future, just let me know."

"Yeah, I'm here for you too," Chen Chichi said.

"Brother Steve, don't forget about me if you need anything!" Zhang Xiaoai chimed in.

Seeing how everyone was so eager to help, Steve couldn't help but chuckle. "Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I won't be shy. So, who can help me pay the mortgage this month?"

A sudden silence fell over the group as everyone exchanged glances.

"Uh, is the meal ready?" someone asked.

"Yes, yes, the meal is ready. Let's eat quickly."

"Oh, I'm starving."

"I'll take two bowls."

"Let's go, let's eat."

Just like that, everyone dispersed, eagerly heading toward the meal.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? Don't run…" Steve laughed.

The room filled with laughter as the group enjoyed their breakfast. The live-stream audience, watching from afar, couldn't help but join in the fun.

"Hahaha, this Steve is hilarious. Did he just ask them to pay off his mortgage?"

"I didn't know Steve was also a comedian."

"These people are so disloyal. They were all praising him earlier, but now, they're running away the moment he asks for help with the mortgage?"

"Steve's shameless! Asking people to pay his mortgage after all that praise."

"Seriously, anyone with a brain can tell he's just joking."

The lobster coconut soup was a hit. Everyone had a bowl, along with a large portion of grilled fish and two crabs, leaving everyone feeling full and satisfied.

Jarvis, concerned that Steve hadn't eaten enough, offered him some of his crabs and fish. "Here, eat some. I can't finish all of this."

Steve was taken aback for a moment, then remembered that it was due to his appetite the night before—no, it was actually from that morning—that Jarvis thought he was still hungry.

"Thanks, but I'm fine," Steve quickly declined. "I haven't even finished digesting yet. You eat, I'm not hungry."

"Really?" Jarvis asked, still skeptical.

"Really," Steve reassured him. "You should eat. I'll be fine later. I'll find something to eat tonight."

Seeing the two of them pushing food onto each other made everyone exchange amused glances. Were they flirting? Things had certainly progressed quickly.

Noticing the stares, Jarvis quickly explained, "Oh, Steve ate a whole bucket of crabs last night. That's why he's not hungry now."

The group stared at Steve in disbelief. He ate a whole bucket of crabs? Was he even human?

Steve, realizing everyone had misunderstood, quickly explained, "It was a one-time thing. I was just really hungry, and I ate a lot to recover. It's not something I do every meal."

"Brother, are you sure you weren't born in the year of the camel?" Chen Chichi teased.

Kevin patted Steve on the shoulder. "Brother, don't hold back next time. Eat as much as you need, but take care of your health. Eating too many crabs isn't good for you, especially out here in the wild."

Bai Xiaolu then handed Steve her crab. "Brother Steve, eat mine too. I can't eat this much."

Zhang Xiaoai also offered her crab. "Here, have mine. You'll need all the energy to keep working."

Mina, seeing the others share their food, felt a bit out of place for not offering hers. She reluctantly handed her crab to Steve as well. "Here, Steve. You should eat too."

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