Chapter 164
Chapter 164:
Without looking up, he calmly said, “Rosalie, please come over here and give me a hand p>
With a warm smile, she gracefully walked past Liam and went to assist Ashton.
Ashton’s expertise in the task allowed him and Rosalie to work in perfect sync.
Together, they swiftly assembled the intricate tent, making the complex process look effortless.
Liam could only watch in silent amazement from a distance.
His inflatable tent was still only halfway set up.
Observing Ashton and Rosalie exchanging smiles filled Liam with a fierce sense of jealousy.
Determined not to be outdone by Ashton, Liam turned his attention to another essential camping skill—building a campfire. His team had chosen camping as an activity precisely because Liam genuinely relished these outdoor experiences.
Drawing on his extensive camping knowledge, Liam quickly gathered high-quality dry branches from the nearby area.
He then adeptly combined these branches with the charcoal he had brought, carefully arranging them into a solid foundation for the campfire.
Eager to demonstrate his skills during the crucial ignition phase, Liam opted to light the campfire using the traditional friction method.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t the ideal season for this technique, and even the high-quality dead branches he had selected were slightly damp.
It wasn’t until he nearly burned his hand after persistent attempts that he finally succeeded in igniting the campfire.
Satisfied with his roaring fire, Liam turned his attention back to Ashton’s campsite.
𝗀Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝒸𝗈𝗺, 𝓶𝗈𝗋𝑒 𝓬𝒉𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈 𝗈𝗇
Before he could boast about his achievement, he was shocked to find that Ashton already had a lively campfire going. To his surprise, Rosalie and Selena were already grilling meat on a barbecue they had set up.
The enticing smell of barbecue from Ashton’s campsite nearly overwhelmed Liam’s senses.
Liam was baffled and frustrated that, despite his extensive experience and best efforts, Ashton had managed to outpace him so significantly.
At that moment, his feelings of rivalry faded, replaced by sheer bewilderment.
He approached Ashton and inquired earnestly, “How did you manage this so quickly? I picked all the driest branches around. How could you have started your fire so fast p>
Ashton, who was busy seasoning meat for the Campbell sisters, looked up at Liam, seemingly puzzled by his question. After pondering for a moment, he understood the confusion. He then casually pulled out a lighter, flaunted it before Liam, and said, “Recognize this? Want me to lend it to you next time p>
Liam stood frozen as he stared at the lighter Ashton casually waved in his hand.
His initial shock quickly turned to fury.