What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

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On the other side, the fathers were busy repairing houses for the elderly and widowed villagers.

This task was much easier than cooking.

Huo Xiaozheng wore a cold expression, like an emotionless machine, as he worked alongside the other fathers to replace roof tiles on leaky roofs.

The work wasn't difficult, just tedious. Worried about Ningning, time ticked by slowly, and Huo Xiaozheng's expression grew increasingly cold.

The cameraman didn't even dare to point the lens in his direction.

Fortunately, it wasn't long before the chattering voices of children could be heard approaching.

The host asked, "Are the children back so soon?"

Zhang Ling, being outgoing, immediately boasted, "With Ningning leading us, we finished the task quickly. Look, let's exchange our rewards!"

The host replied, "No rush. We'll exchange them together once the fathers are done."

Huo Guining let go of Yinuo's small hand, handing her over to the host, and ran to Huo Xiaozheng, exclaiming, "Dad, I'm back!"

Huo Xiaozheng was still busy on the roof, but seeing her return unharmed, some of his anxiety dissipated.

He quickly climbed down the ladder and wiped her slightly damp forehead with the back of his hand, asking, "Are you thirsty?"

Huo Guining shook her head and whispered something in his ear like she was sharing a secret.

Huo Xiaozheng was surprised at first, then nodded in agreement, "Alright, I'll mention it later."

Huo Guining nodded.

After a while, the five men finally finished the repairs.

The host gathered everyone together to exchange rewards.

As Huo Guining had guessed, the treasures could be exchanged for items.

"Now, children, please take out the treasures you found to exchange for gifts. Who wants to go first?"

The children unanimously shouted, "Ningning (sister) first!"

The host was taken aback, "Ningning seems to be the popular choice. Alright, Ningning, you're up first!"

Huo Guining took out her cards and exchanged them for meat, potatoes, and the fail-safe tomatoes and eggs.

The host praised her, "Well done, Ningning! You found these treasures. Who's next?"

The cameraman shook his head silently, thinking: When the show airs, you'll realize how meaningless your performance is now.

Seeing Ningning finish, Yinuo couldn't resist raising her little hand, "Yinuo wants ice cream!"

The host mysteriously waved his hand, "Yinuo, it might not be ice cream, you know."

The children confidently stated, "Hers is ice cream, it's written on the card."

The host was confused. According to the plan, each child should have found different treasures, emphasizing individual competition.

But it seemed like these children were all working together.

Yinuo happily ran over and handed her card to the host, "Ice cream!"

The host looked, and indeed it was!

"Wow, Yinuo found ice cream!" he said, then his eyes gleamed mischievously as he added, "But there's only one ice cream..."

As he spoke, his eyes scanned each child's face.