Shoulders back and chest out, Gu Jiaojiao grabbed an ear of corn, ready to get to work. She held it in one hand and started picking off the kernels with the other.
When the others saw how Gu Jiaojiao was working, the looks on their faces were filled with utter disdain.
Finally, Aunt Zhao couldn't stand to watch anymore and went over to give Gu Jiaojiao a hands-on lesson.
As it turned out, the proper way to shell corn was to rub two ears of corn together forcefully, using the friction to strip off the kernels.
Not only was this method less tiring, but it was also much faster.
Gu Jiaojiao thought Aunt Zhao was incredible, and the look of utter adoration in her eyes made Aunt Zhao chuckle.
"It's normal for you city kids not to know how. The other educated youth didn't know how when they first arrived either. You'll get the hang of it after a while."
Gu Jiaojiao nodded seriously. "I'll do my best to learn."
