The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 266

If this got online, Stephen would become the public enemy every netizen

despised.

"The village chief, Lucas, is still in the ICU, unconscious."

Simon prayed hard for Lucas's well-being.

If Lucas survived, he could help'speak up. If he died, then there would be no way to explain himself.

"It's not just that." Someone else said, "The legend of Crystal Lake was identified as a hoax. This impacted the tourism in the city. The food that was labeled a cultural heritage was also revoked."

Celestial City's tourism was not fully developed in the first place.

Not many people knew about Azure Cloud Mountain, let alone Crystal Lake. Most of the people only noticed Azure Cloud Mountain and Crystal Lake because of the beautiful story. Unfortunately, it was not some ancient tale but a made-up story forged recently.

The people felt cheated.

On top of the pricey food and underwhelming taste, people stopped going to Celestial City.

"Celestial City's deceptive move leaves a bitter taste in everyone's tongue. Other

cities might mimic what they do."

Simon's expression darkened.

legend was

Lake had a beautiful tale

Stephen

he could dial the number,

answered it

"Dad, something went down."

Simon's heart sank.

said in the meeting room was

deep trouble. Slandering the hero and cheating the tourists- both

Slandering the hero, cheating the tourists,

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the city?!"

shaking in fear. "It's not just that. The food court

"What?!" Simon's eyes widened.

shocking

was affected due to the tourists leaving. The companies left because of the deteriorating reputation of the city, plus the decrease

"Tell me everything! Maybe there's still a

pondered seriously. "Nothing. I just made up the story and

Simon was deeply shaken.

but the two matters alone were serious

later!" Simon hung up the

the others.

never thought such trivial

the mayor! He should bear half the responsibility for what's happening to the city now!"

walked out of