Chapter 47 Showboating or True Skill?
“Mountain porters are workers who carry goods up the mountain using a shoulder yoke. They are a group of people who truly deserve our respect.
This time, we’re going to leam from them and experience what it’s like to work a ountain porter,” Matt explained, his smile bright as he addressed the group.
Hearing this, no one dared to complain anymore. Matt had framed the task with such a noble purpose that voicing any objections now would feel inappropriate.
*But I’ve never canted anything with a shoulder yoke before,” Chad said hesitantly.
In truth, the others felt the same way but were too embarrassed to admit it.
“The programerew will have someone teach you. Of course, there’s an easier option. You can use a hast to carry the goods on your back.”
Though Mats offered an alternative, the mischievous glint in his eyes hinted that neither option would be easy.
Once again, no one voiced anycomplaints.
eir instructors for the task
Matt led the group further up the mountain trail, where they met four mountain porters who would serve as their i
To everyone’s surprise, one of the porters was a womall
“A woman doing this job? Can she even handle to?”
“What’s so surprising? Some women do this because their families are poor or they’ve lost their husbands. They have no choice but to take on hard labor to survive.
“That’s incredible. Respect to her.”
“No matter the reason, Fadmire people who do this kind of work”
The comment section quickly filled with messages expressing respect and awes
The fear mountain porters wasted no time and began teaching the group the proper techniques for carrying goods with a shoulder yoke.
Carrying goods up the mountain required much more skill than it seemed. One hand had to be positioned in a specific way on the shoulder yoke, while the other moved in coordination to maintain balance. The ideal route wasn’t a straight line but a zigzag pattem, angling diagonally upward.
In other words, mountain porters often walked double the distance that tourists did when climbing. Yet, despite the extra effort, they were often faster than the
tourists.
uming the women wouldn’t be
As the mountain porters began teaching the contestants, they focused most of their instructions on the four male contestants, assuming able to handle the shoulder yoke.
This assumption proved mostly comect, as three of the female contestants admitted they wouldn’t be able to manage it. Except for Deinl.
“Just carry a smaller load, and you’ll be fine,” one of the porters, a dark–skinned, thin man with a cheerful grin, encouraged the male contestants.
“If you use a bamboo basket, it’ll be easier to manage, the female porter added, encouraging the women
“All right, everyone. Please select your shoulder yoke or basket and carefully calculate how much cargo you want to carry,” Matt Instructed.
“Is there a reward or punishment for this task? Like, for example, getting to pick teammates first?” George asked eagerly
He was brimming with confidence, certain he could secure first place, but what thrilled him most was the reward that awaited.
“George called it. The final reward is the chance to choose teammates based on ranking.” Matt announced with a broad grin
“Yes!“”George exclaimed, so ecstatic that he jumped with joy.
“Then I
e got to give it everything I’ve got too, Chad said, pumping his fist with determination
Thomas cast a glance at Demi.
Meanwhile, the comment section erupted with laughter
“Hahaha! Look at how excited they are.”
“LOC! Who would’ve guessed the “vicious gal‘ would become so popular?”
“So, opportunity favors the prepared. Demi must’ve put in a lot of effort. Also, stop calling her vicious gal.”
“Sorry, I didn’t mean it as an insult, 1 was just making an observation.”
“Hahaha! Look at Chad’s ‘ready–to–dr‘ expression. Let’s have a moment of silence for him, there’s no way he’s beating George.“”
“Am I the only one who noticed Tommy sneaking a glance at Del? Is he still trying to get close to her?”
“Very possible.”
“No way, why Tommy like this? He’s always been indifferent to women, except for his sister.”
“Did Demiput a spell on him or something?”
“Hey, cryone, be careful with your words. Spreading rumors could get you in trouble
“I wasn’t seriously accusing Dem of casting spells, I’m just saying it feels unbelievable.”
As the discussion buzzed in the comments, the four male contestants stepped forward to select their shoulder yokes from the row in front of them.
Demi hesitated for just a moment before walking over to choose a shoulder yoke as well.
Not only did Matt freeze in shock, but the entire livestream audience was stunned.
Chapter 47 Showboating or True Skitt?
o use a shoulder yoke? Didn’t she listen carefully earlier?”
“No way, vicious… Almost said the wrong thing. What I meant was, no way. Is Demi going to use
“She’s probably just trying to stand out. A deliberate show of confidence.”
“Mote like attention–seeking.”
