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Further on, you can see herds of cattle walking on the hillside.

At this moment, many private cars were already parked at the farm gate, indicating that some people had arrived even earlier than the Cooper family.

Mike got out of the car and stretched, then helped Mary with the kitchen utensils and headed towards the farm gate.

"Welcome!" A pretty girl came out of the farm.

"What are you doing here?" Mike was surprised to see the girl, but he already had a guess in mind.

"Mike!" Lina was surprised to run into an acquaintance here. Then, she happily came over to greet him.

The girl was wearing a blue and white checkered shirt with slim-fit jeans and a dark purple headscarf, looking like a hardworking country girl.

“This is my family’s farm, as I told you before…” Lina came up to Mike and explained.

It turns out that the church is holding a picnic today, and the location they chose is Lina's farm.

Looking at the cattle on the hillside, Mike was certain of one thing: Lina was definitely a little rich girl.

After briefly explaining her family situation, Lina asked in surprise, "Mike, what are you doing here? Uh, that's not what I meant. It's just..."

Today's picnic was organized by the church, so most of the people who came were definitely Christians. As far as Lina knew, Mike was not religious.

“I understand what you mean,” Mike said. “I came with the Cooper family…”

Next, Mike introduced the Cooper family to Lina.

After learning that Lina's mother was also a devout Christian, Mary felt a greater affinity for the beautiful girl. So, the two chatted for a few more minutes at the farm gate.

In just a short while, several more families arrived outside the farm to attend the gathering.

Seeing this, Lina knew this wasn't the place to chat. Besides, she actually preferred to be alone with Mike rather than awkwardly chatting with Mary.

"Sorry, I still have work to do," Lina apologized to Mary, who was engrossed in conversation. Then, she gathered the people who had arrived at the door and led them into the farm.

Because the church chose Lina's farm for the picnic, most of the ingredients will be purchased directly from the farm.

So, Lina's job today isn't easy. Not only does she have to greet everyone, but she'll probably also have to help her parents prepare ingredients later.

Grandma Connie looked at the capable-looking girl leading the way and said jokingly, "Mike, I don't recognize this girl. Shouldn't you tell Grandma something?"

The shrewd grandmother, judging from the way Lina looked at Mike, guessed that there might be something fishy going on between the two young people.

"Can I not tell you?" Mike shook his head in refusal.

"Never mind, this is boring." Grandma Connie put away her mischievousness and didn't ask any more questions.

As Lina led the way, the group crossed a small hill and arrived at a wide-open meadow.

The greenery here retains its original ecological feel, with colorful wildflowers dotting the lush grass, and butterflies and bees flitting freely among them.

There is no greater beauty than this.

Seeing this beautiful scenery, Missy ran over happily and soon began chasing after the pretty butterflies.

It's clear that the church put a lot of effort into this picnic. The flat grass was perfect for playing, while the nearby hill covered in lush trees provided shade.

At this moment, in a shady spot on one side of the small hill, people have already set up camp.

Today's schedule:

In the morning, everyone can set up camp and prepare food.

Noon is a time to enjoy the food and pay attention to the food.

In the afternoon, once the weather cooled down a bit, it was time for everyone to play some games.

After leading everyone to the party location, Lina approached Mike and whispered, "Mike, I'll come find you to hang out when I'm done with my work."

After saying that, she winked playfully, her teasing tone obvious.

Mike was touched by the girl's emotions and readily nodded, then asked, "Do you need my help?"

“Uh…” Lina hesitated for a moment and refused, “No, no need, I can do it myself.”

Because of Regina's mischief last time, Lina's mother kept a close eye on her. Therefore, under these circumstances, Lina dared not let Mike appear in front of her mother.

Seeing the girl's hesitation, Mike said considerately, "Okay, you go ahead and do your work. If you need anything, feel free to come to me."

Then, Mary walked over from the side. When she learned that Lina was going to prepare the ingredients, she immediately identified herself as the "chef" and offered to help.

Meanwhile, George also found a barbecue grill in the camp. So he immediately went over and started setting it up.

Although Mary is the "head chef" today, she is not the only "chef".

Many housewives would help her prepare lunch.

Moreover, many people, like George, bring their own special dishes to share with others.

It's fair to say that today's theme is all about relaxation and comfort.

Around noon, George finally placed the beef he had personally marinated on the grill. Meanwhile, Mary, with the help of the other housewives, began preparing lunch.

Lina, having finished preparing the ingredients, had some free time. She found an opportunity, away from her mother's notice, to take Mike to the grove to have a chat.

[Charm +18], [Flexibility +10], [Constitution +3]... [Dance Experience +100]...

She's another gem of a girl.

An hour later, Lina, having calmed down, walked out of the grove with Mike.

Inside the camp, a variety of delicious dishes were laid out on the long table like a banquet.

More than a hundred people attended the picnic, and because many people brought their children, children made up about a third of the group.

A group of people sat around a long table, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

"Where did you go just now? I didn't see you anywhere." Missy stared at Mike suspiciously and asked, "Also, why are you sweating so much?"

"It was too hot, so I went to the woods to cool off for a while," Mike explained, pulling at his shirt collar to let in some fresh air, without a hint of guilt.

"Really?" Missy sniffed the unique fragrance in the air, still a little doubtful.

Just then, a red sports car arrived at the dinner location, roaring as it took a longer route.

Chapter 55 Alertness

Reverend Jeff, accompanied by his wife, got out of the red sports car and greeted everyone with a smile.

Compared to Pastor Jeff's enthusiasm, Serena next to him appeared much more "aloof".

Her eyes, devoid of any emotion, gave off a strong sense of distance.

Today, Serena was still wearing a bright red, high-slit, form-fitting long dress, a red wide-brimmed hat, and a black veil over her face.

Her beauty is radiant yet exudes an air of elegance.

Compared to the women present, Serena seemed more like a "lady of leisure" from the big city.

Seeing the two walking hand in hand, Mary exclaimed, "They look so loving."

Seeing this, George grumbled sourly, "Pastor Jeff looks more like a 'housekeeper' than a husband..."

Jeff, who was already of average appearance, appeared even more ordinary and insignificant next to his beautiful wife.

What George meant was that Pastor Jeff and his wife were completely mismatched.

Of course, whether men's jealousy and envy were involved is unknown.

“George!” As a devout believer, Mary stopped her husband from making irresponsible remarks to Pastor Jeff.

While George was feeling dejected, Grandma Connie nudged him and whispered encouragingly, "George, this time, I agree with you."

This is the first time the two have reached a consensus on the same matter.

Not long after, Pastor Jeff took his wife's hand and sat down in the main seat.

As the time for pre-meal prayers arrived, everyone held hands and closed their eyes.

During the prayer, Pastor Jeff first thanked everyone for coming, then thanked Mary for preparing food for everyone... Finally, he even mentioned Lina's family for providing the venue for everyone.

This shows that Pastor Jeff is a very gentle person.

During the long prayer time, Mike always felt that someone was "watching" him.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and met a pair of "greedy" eyes.

Serena, sitting opposite, didn't seem embarrassed at being caught spying. A charming smile played on her lips.

This kind of subtle provocation is the most captivating.

However, Mike never had a very good impression of this beautiful woman. Last time, when he was at Cooper's doorstep, Mike noticed that she was observing him intentionally or unintentionally.

That was the look in the eyes of someone looking at prey.

In addition, Mike could sense that Reverend Jeff's wife was definitely not as simple as she appeared on the surface.

This led Mike to label the other person as "troublesome" and "dangerous".

After a moment's thought, Mike met Serena's gaze politely and nodded in acknowledgment, trying not to offend her. Then, he naturally turned his head to the side.

The attitude is clear: we will not interfere with each other's affairs.

Just then, accompanied by the sound of "Amen," Pastor Jeff's pre-meal prayer ended.

Because there were children present, the dining atmosphere was very lively.

At this moment, George, carrying his specially made secret-recipe roast meat, walked around the table promoting it to everyone and garnered praise from others.

While enjoying the food in front of him, Mike, alerted by his own sense of awareness, would unconsciously glance at the person opposite him out of the corner of his eye.

After careful observation, Mike noticed that the elegant Serena across from him would occasionally sip her drink, but she didn't touch the food on her plate.

This strange behavior further convinced Mike that the other party was definitely not an ordinary person.

As time went on, the banquet drew to a close.

With his mouth full of greasy food, little George squeezed next to Mike and whispered, "Mike, there are a few pretty girls over there. How about we go over and chat with them later?"

As the saying goes, "When people are well-fed and clothed, they start to think about other desires."

Because of Mike's outstanding appearance, several energetic young girls on one side of the table were also looking in their direction.

And it seems they were discussing something with each other.

When Mike looked over, the girls all lowered their heads shyly, becoming like timid quails.

To be honest, these girls are quite cute, and their advantage lies in their youth. However, compared to Karen and Lina, they are still far behind.

Mike, who was in a daze, had no thoughts at all. He refused, saying, "No, you go by yourself. I'm planning to take a nap later."

"No, I'm a little scared without you by my side," little George said, revealing his true feelings.

He was in his adolescence and his ideas might be bold, but when it came to actually taking action, he was quite cowardly.

Seeing George's expression, Mike chuckled and joked, "Are you sure you can get a date with me if you come with me?"

George then realized that if he were to team up with a handsome guy like Mike, he would have absolutely no chance.

Having accepted reality, he said helplessly, "Fine, I'll go by myself."

Next, to ensure the success of the operation, little George humbly asked Mike for some tips on how to pick up girls before excitedly walking towards them.

Missy, who witnessed the entire teaching process, questioned, "Mike, is the method you taught little George really effective?"

“It didn’t work,” Mike admitted. “I was just using this method to build his confidence. Whether he can get dates with girls from now on depends entirely on his own performance.”

Mike knew perfectly well that his ability to win a girl's heart relied entirely on his looks; as for dating skills, what were they?

Seeing Mike's unreliable behavior, Missy paused for three seconds to mourn for little George's departure.

Then, despite her young age, she was happy that Mike hadn't gone looking for the girl.

"Alright, go play. I need to find a place to rest." Mike ruffled the little girl's hair, then found a damp blanket and went to a shady spot on the side of the hill.

After lunch, many people, like Mike, found a quiet and cool place to take a nap.

Of course, many people also gather in small groups, drinking beer, chatting, and exchanging feelings.

On the hillside, accompanied by the chirping of insects and birds and the gentle breeze blowing from the mountains, Mike quickly fell into a comfortable sleep.

But after a short while, he was awakened by an itchy feeling on his face.

When I opened my eyes, I saw that Missy was squatting next to me, holding a small stalk of grass in her hand.

Seeing Mike wake up, Missy quickly hid her hands behind her back and gave him a cute smile: "Mike, don't sleep, come play with me."