True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 191

The viewers commented.

1 swear I’ve seen this story about Mandrake Meadow online before. It’s real, I tell ya!”

“I’m from the nearby town, so you can take my word for it. It’s the real deal!”

“The show’s crew even clarified there were no scripts involved, so it’s gotta be legit.”

“Sounds almost like Mother Nature’s throwing a fit, right? My grandma used to say mountains that nurtured medicinal herbs were endowed with spirits. Maybe there really is. a guardian spirit.”

“With all the development going on, lots of forests have been hit hard. Wouldn’t be surprised if Mother Nature is giving us a warning.”

“Geez, I hope the guests on the show won’t run into any trouble, though.”

“Nah, Mother Nature’s gentle at heart. Even if she’s sending a warning, it’s a kind one. Haven’t heard of any fatal incidents so far.”

“But come on, uprooting fledgling mandrakes and tossing them aside as a ‘gentle‘ act? That’s money down the drain. The investors must be losing their shirts!”

Hmm, I have faith in Mervin and Winnie.”

“Hey are you?

Gentry by leaving him out?”

“And what about Kaney,Candy and Joseph? Why leave them out of the picture?”

“Well, everyone knows that the other three are just pretty faces for the camera.”

Amidst the lively debate among the viewers in the live chat, the show’s crew van had already brought the six guests to a village at the foot of the mountain.

Calling it a village might be an understatement, as most buildings were at least two stories tall.

the fame of the local mandrake trade, with their cultivation and sales

looks pretty well–off, nothing like those rural scenes on TV,” Candace couldn’t help but remark, as Gentry, always eager for the spotlight, jumped in

often deep in the mountains, where development’s a tad slower. Most rural areas here are doing just fine, with homes as

the stone archway they had just passed, “That stone archway we saw at the entrance, that’s something

grandeur vary

beneath them and a pair of drum–shaped stones at

of episodes, Gentry’s finding his

Mervin and Winnie. The more he tries,

the previous episodes and came up with a new plan, finally carving out a better character for himself

was to explain local customs and mystical

the talkative types. With Candace energizing the atmosphere, Gentry naturally took on a different role.

years as a mystical streamer had built up a reservoir of knowledge, and with some extra homework before the show, he

the other guests were listening intently, all except for Ned.

like his lines were being stolen. After all, as the host, introductions and explanations

last time he felt this way was when

Gentry seemed hooked

he after Ned’s job?

of anxiety crossed Ned’s mind, and he quickly took the baton from Gentry, also starting to enthusiastically introduce the village.

was doing well, there were more young people around compared to other villages

online or were fans of the stars, so

the previous low–key welcomes, this visit was met

disembarking, Ned and the gang were warmly greeted by the village chief and his people.

in welcome and gave a brief rundown of the

the families hosting you have been briefed. They’ll take good care of you.”

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you’ll be paired up and staying with local families. The

Mandrake Guardians and the villagers. Tomorrow, we will all