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,

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 the mountains, where development’s a tad slower. Most rural areas

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

The style and grandeur vary with the village’s

carved beneath them and a pair of drum–shaped stones at the front it’s a symbol of good

after a couple of episodes, Gentry’s finding his groove in the show.

be talented, but deep down 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 witnessing a few guest mishaps, Gentry’s genuinely

came up with a new plan, finally carving out a better character for himself on

was to explain local customs and mystical

these topics before, but they weren’t the talkative types. With Candace

as a mystical streamer had built up a reservoir of knowledge, and with

were listening intently, all except

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

he felt this way was when Gentry took over the live

Gentry seemed

after Ned’s job?

quickly took the baton from Gentry, also starting to enthusiastically introduce the village.

more young people

or were fans of

contrast to the previous low–key welcomes, this visit was met with great enthusiasm.

gang were warmly greeted by the village chief

chief shook Ned’s hand in welcome and gave a

guest houses all ready for you folks, and the families hosting you

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thanked him and turned to the six guests, “Based on the arrangements between the show’s producers and the village chief, you’ll be

investigate and uncover the truth behind the harassment of the Mandrake Guardians and the villagers. Tomorrow, we will all