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.

their cultivation and

pretty well–off, nothing like those rural scenes on TV,” Candace couldn’t help but remark, as

are often deep in the mountains, where development’s a tad slower. Most rural

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

The style and grandeur vary with the village’s

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

a couple of episodes, Gentry’s finding his groove in

especially compared to Mervin and Winnie. The more he tries, the more he seems

previous episodes and came up with a new plan, finally carving

explain local customs

these topics before, but they weren’t the talkative

streamer had built up a reservoir of knowledge, and

listening intently,

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

time he felt this way was when

now, Gentry seemed

after Ned’s job?

quickly took the baton from Gentry, also

the village was doing well, there were more young people around

online or were fans of the stars, so

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

and the gang were warmly greeted by the village chief

in welcome and gave a brief rundown of the

and the families hosting you have been briefed.

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to the six guests, “Based on the arrangements between the show’s producers and the village chief, you’ll be paired up and staying with local families. The three

the harassment of the Mandrake Guardians and the villagers.