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.

fame of the local mandrake trade, with their cultivation and sales techniques, nearly every family was doing

those rural scenes on TV,” Candace couldn’t help but remark,

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

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

style and grandeur vary with the village’s

pair of drum–shaped stones at the

of episodes, Gentry’s finding his groove in

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 scared.

up with a new plan, finally carving

local customs and mystical trivia.

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

streamer had built up a reservoir of knowledge, and

the other guests were listening intently, all except for

After all, as the

this way was when Gentry

now, Gentry seemed hooked on

after

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

the village was doing well, there were more young people around compared to other villages left with just the elderly.

fans of the stars, so they were thrilled about the crew’s arrival.

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

the gang were warmly greeted by the

welcome and

you folks, and the families hosting you have

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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 households you’ll be with

Mandrake Guardians and the villagers. Tomorrow, we will all go into the mountains to check out the damaged mandrake fields.”