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.

trade, with their cultivation and sales techniques, nearly every family was

Candace couldn’t help but remark, as Gentry, always eager for the spotlight,

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

saw at the entrance, that’s something only the wealthier communities build. It’s

The style and grandeur vary with the village’s

eaves with auspicious clouds carved beneath them and a pair of drum–shaped stones at

say, after a couple of episodes, Gentry’s finding his groove

he knew he had no actual skills, especially compared to Mervin and Winnie. The more he tries, the more he seems like he’s putting on an act. After

a new plan, finally carving out a better character for himself on the

explain local customs and

they weren’t the talkative types. With Candace energizing the atmosphere, Gentry

a reservoir of knowledge, and with some extra homework before the show, he was well–prepared.

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

all, as the host, introductions and explanations were

when Gentry

Gentry seemed hooked

after Ned’s job?

mind, and he quickly took the baton from Gentry, also starting to enthusiastically introduce

village was doing well, there were more young people around

them followed the show online or were fans of the stars, so they

this visit was met

greeted by the village chief and his

and gave a brief rundown of

for you folks, and the families hosting you have been briefed. They’ll take good care of

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the arrangements between the show’s producers and the village chief, you’ll be paired up and staying with local families. The three households you’ll be with

the truth behind the harassment of the Mandrake Guardians and the villagers. Tomorrow, we will all go into the