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.

to the fame of the local mandrake trade, with their cultivation and sales techniques, nearly every

on TV,” Candace couldn’t help but remark, as Gentry, always eager for the spotlight, jumped in

where development’s a tad slower. Most rural areas here are doing just fine, with homes as fancy as

then pointed out the stone archway they had just passed, “That stone archway we saw at the entrance, that’s something only the wealthier communities build. It’s like the face

The style and grandeur vary with the village’s

a pair of drum–shaped stones at the front it’s a symbol

couple of episodes, Gentry’s

especially compared to Mervin and Winnie. The more he tries, the more he seems like he’s putting

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

to explain local customs and mystical

weren’t the talkative types. With Candace energizing the atmosphere, Gentry naturally took on a different role.

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

other guests were listening intently,

were being stolen. After all, as

way was when Gentry took

Gentry seemed hooked

after Ned’s job?

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

doing well, there were more young people around

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

welcomes, this visit was met with great enthusiasm. from the villagers.

gang were warmly greeted by the village chief and

shook Ned’s hand in welcome and

for you folks, and the families hosting you have been briefed. They’ll

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and the village chief, you’ll be paired up and staying with local families.

Guardians and the villagers.