The Day You Choose Someone Else — Novel

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In the heart of Leverant Village, Lora has become a beacon of hope, transforming the lives of struggling farmers through her dedicated live streams. But as the villagers revel in their newfound success from her hard work, the tide suddenly turns. When she’s confronted with a demand for payment for the mangoes she sampled during her broadcasts, Lora finds herself grappling with the very community she sought to uplift. How far will she go to defend her generosity when the villagers—once grateful—now turn against her?

Caught between loyalty and betrayal, Lora faces a reckoning that will test her values and relationships. With her uncle's accusations echoing in her ears and her assistant Yovie standing by her side, she must navigate the murky waters of obligation and gratitude. As tensions rise and secrets threaten to spill into the open, Lora wonders if her sacrifices have been in vain. Can she reclaim her place in the village, or will the weight of their expectations crush her spirit?

In a world where kindness is met with demands, Lora’s journey challenges the very essence of giving. Will she choose to stand firm, or will she be forced to compromise everything she believes in?

The Day You Choose Someone ElseChapter 1

During the Double Eleven shopping festival, I streamed live for eighteen hours every day. I sold all the mangoes in Leverant Village.

That night, the village chief handed me the payment QR code.

“Lora, you’ve been streaming for more than ten days and have eaten hundreds of pounds of mangoes from our village. Now, a pound of mango sells for more than 1,4 dollars. You’ve been busy for half a month, so we won’t ask for much. Just pay 1,4 dollars per pound.”

The villagers all agreed. “That’s right, Lora, you’re already a big internet celebrity. Don’t take advantage of us villagers.”

I was a little surprised.

After all, for the past half month, I had been helping the villagers sell mangoes for free. I didn’t earn a single cent in commission.

And now they wanted me to pay for the mangoes I tasted during the livestream? I laughed in anger and immediately scanned them for 4,000 dollars.

Two months later, the second batch of mangoes ripened.

The village chief came to me again. “Lora, livestream for a few days and help us sell the new mangoes too!”