Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1018 - 701: Showing Off Their Love [04] Nora Scott Gets Arrested! Livestream Interrupted

Netizens used their prowess to demonstrate the true meaning of "saying one thing, meaning another."

They blabbed on about "this can’t be true" "if it’s true, I’ll jump off a building" "they’re just putting on a show," but when it came time for the raffle, everyone was more proactive than the last. The stream’s viewership hit a small peak in an instant, easily surpassing five million views, far exceeding the other two couples by more than tenfold.

Nora Scott picked out several antiques for the show to handle.

Afterward, she and Pedro Langley went out for a stroll, finally heading to Virtue Retreat for lunch.

Upon seeing this, the livestream chat began to show signs of envy again.

[What kind of restaurant is this, looks so upscale.]

[Virtue Retreat, one of the top ten most prestigious restaurants in Fenton City last year, a place for the wealthy.]

[Specifically choosing Virtue Retreat for lunch? This must be for business negotiations or something important, how can it be counted as part of your daily life as a couple? We’re here to watch their everyday life, not to see them flaunting.]

[Indeed, it does seem a bit like they’re showing off their wealth. No matter how rich they are, they can’t be dining at Virtue Retreat every day.]

[Have you guys read the posts on this restaurant online? They don’t give face to anyone and everyone there is from the Martial World, super badass. It’s rumored that at this restaurant, every floor you go up requires identity verification, and most people can only stay on the second or third floors. The higher you go, the more status you have.]

[I’ve heard too, apparently the boss is very mysterious and never shows up?]

...

The next second—

"Miss Scott, Mr. Langley. You’re here."

Manager Woods, dressed in uniform, was waiting at the front desk. As soon as he saw the two of them, he eagerly came up to greet them, beaming.

"Your boss mentioned he cooked up a few new dishes." Nora casually asked, "Where is he?"

"He’s in the kitchen cooking with Mr. Jennings. The dishes will be ready in a while. You and Mr. Langley can wait on the fourth floor; I’ll have someone bring over some tofu pudding first."

"Alright." Nora nodded, "We’ll go on our own."

After saying that, she glanced at the group behind her who were holding cameras and said, "Make sure they all get a serving."

"Yes."

Manager Woods couldn’t hide his respectful demeanor.

Then he asked, "This is?"

"A livestream."

"Oh. Do we need to cooperate?"

"No need. Just make sure your boss doesn’t come over, or else he’ll lose his mysterious vibe."

"...Sure."

Manager Woods obediently replied.

Nora Scott and Pedro Langley came to Virtue Retreat after receiving a phone call from Benjamin Durant, who insisted that he had developed several new dishes that Nora must try, and even agreed to drag Pedro Langley along.

They were conveniently nearby, so they came over.

According to Nora and Pedro’s usual habits, they generally preferred Nora’s collection of hidden gem restaurants. After all, the food at Virtue Retreat here can become a bit overwhelming.

Livestream chat:

[...Did I just witness something incredible again?]

[So, Nora Scott is not only a regular at Virtue Retreat, but she’s quite familiar with the boss too?]

[I’m a bit overwhelmed now. Nora’s network and status—it’s not just about marrying into a wealthy family—feels like Mr. Langley bagged Nora as a big catch.]

[Who said the higher you go in Virtue Retreat, the higher the status? Can someone tell us what level the fourth floor is?]

[I’m feeling envious. QAQ.]

...

Watching Nora and Pedro Langley’s livestream, netizens couldn’t quite figure out their exact status.

Someone actively gave Nora a box of antiques, and she could easily pick one out for a raffle;

Nora and Pedro went out shopping, very ordinary, eating and playing, Nora was able to drink the roadside snake plant jelly with gusto while Pedro hurled verbal jabs at her yet complied with her in every aspect—not unlike any normal small couple;

They dined at a lavish restaurant, and just as netizens were about to criticize them for flaunting their wealth, they discovered that they were friends with the restaurant’s owner, not only flaunting money, but connections and status as well, which made them uniquely different;

...

Moreover, they found themselves increasingly addicted to watching.

At first, they thought this was something Nora and the show’s producers had arranged in advance. There were always discordant comments in the bullet chat.

But later, someone directly posted a thread analyzing "Virtue Retreat," listing various familiar business tycoons and popular celebrities having awkward experiences there. They couldn’t help but marvel at the existence of such a non-profit-oriented restaurant while snacking on the drama.

And finally—

They came to realize belatedly that if Nora wanted to buy off Virtue Retreat, collaborate with them to stage scenes, it would be simply impossible. Unless, Virtue Retreat was truly familiar with Nora.

This was all a genuine reflection of their normal daily life.

In the private room.

As soon as Nora and Pedro sat down, the waiter promptly brought two servings of tofu pudding to the table.

At the Tofu Shop, tofu pudding is casually served in a bowl, while at Virtue Retreat, even the container for the tofu pudding is meticulously crafted; made of white porcelain, it’s both beautiful and exquisite. Those unaware might think it’s a delicacy inside.

The waiter placed one of the servings in front of Pedro and politely said, "Mr. Langley, this is specially made for you by Mr. Jennings."

"That’s rare, that Jennings would make it especially for you..." Nora began to feel sentimental, but upon seeing the opened container, her brow furrowed as she leaned over to Pedro’s side, "Why is it green?"

"...I have no idea."

The waiter was so startled he almost trembled, and was practically on the verge of tears.

Pedro Langley twitched his eyebrows.

"Guess it’s a hint that you’re a green tea, huh?" Nora suddenly wanted to laugh; she pursed her lips, holding back, thinking about what had prompted this, "Yesterday, while gaming you clung to me, they were insulting you behind your back like this."

Pedro’s lips twitched and he boldly retorted, "Why isn’t it a hint that I’m being cheated on?"

"He wouldn’t help you if he had a bone to pick with you."

"..."

Damn.

Pedro Langley’s temple throbbed with visible veins.

"Shall we switch?" Nora Scott asked with a smile.

"...No need." Pedro Langley replied in a deep voice.

Nora Scott chuckled, abruptly looked up at the waiter, and asked, "By the way, what tea did your boss ask you to prepare?"

"..." The waiter glanced at the tea that was served, trembling, "Green tea."

Pedro Langley: "..."

Nora Scott was pleased, patting Pedro Langley’s shoulder, "It’s okay, green tea it is, sis spoils you."

"Eat yours."

Pedro Langley scooped up a spoonful of green tofu pudding and stuffed it straight into Nora Scott’s mouth.

Nora Scott ate it.

But once she swallowed, she couldn’t stop laughing.

The show staff, several of them couldn’t hold it in and burst out laughing.

Live stream:

[Whoa?? My President Langley, green tea? Who is this Mr. Jennings, come out and duel!]

[Dominant queen and green tea CEO vibe... kind of want to ship it.]

[Mr. Langley!! Family status eh!! You’re reigning over three companies as the big boss, can you get it together! Get it together!]

[Hahaha, Mr. Langley took on the green tea persona. Sorry, it’s kinda funny, I won’t badmouth you anymore, I’ll go order from your company and subscribe to your membership now.]

...

Soon, Humphrey Jennings presented two newly developed dishes, and as soon as they were unveiled, a spark flew between him and Pedro Langley, as if electricity crackled in the air. Even netizens watching the live stream felt the tension between the two, with sharp intuition they realized it originated from Nora Scott.

[Such a MANly man, want him. Boldly asking, does this dude have a partner?]

[Looks like rivals, but why do they seem so harmonious!]

[Admiring, admiring. Why are there so many handsome guys around Nora Scott? Do attractive people only hang out with attractive people? Sigh.]

...

"Studied it to your taste, let me know if there’s anything to adjust." Humphrey Jennings said to Nora Scott.

"Hmm."

Pausing slightly, Humphrey Jennings added, "If you like it, take the recipe back and have Loxley make it for you."

Before Nora Scott could speak, Pedro Langley suddenly interrupted, "He won’t make it."

Coolly glancing at him, Humphrey Jennings turned to Nora Scott again, "Just call Virtue Retreat for anything you want to eat, if I’m around, I’ll whip it up and send it over anytime."

"Come on, is it necessary?" Nora Scott smiled, cutting short their exchange, "You’ll only be staying a few days anyway."

Humphrey Jennings: "..." He could stay.

"Meeting up tonight," Nora Scott raised an eyebrow, "at a barbecue joint."

"Sure."

Humphrey Jennings readily agreed.

Pedro ’Green-Tea’ Langley served Nora Scott a bowl of soup, then started fishing for attention, "Not inviting me?"

"Are you coming?" Nora Scott quirked a smile.

Provocatively glancing at Humphrey Jennings, Pedro Langley said, "I am."

Humphrey Jennings: "..." This scoundrel has become more green tea-ish.

Live stream:

[Hahaha, laughed my head off. I almost saw the string of ellipses above Mr. Jennings’ head.]

[Mr. Langley’s green tea script is spot on.]

[Who can spill the tea on how familiar Nora Scott really is with Virtue Retreat?]

...

After lunch at Virtue Retreat, Nora Scott and Pedro Langley headed back home.

However, as soon as they returned to Cloudwater Haven, the doorbell rang.

The camera followed, showing a group of people in pine green uniforms. Just by their attire, their identity was clear, and the insignia on their shoulders... was intimidating.

Not just one, but a group.

A group of young people.

"We’re looking for Nora Scott..." The lead person just finished speaking, then noticed the pile of cameras inside and paused, "What’s going on here?"

"It’s a live stream."

Butler Loxley answered as he opened the door.

The lead person, still courteous, asked, "Can you turn it off first, we have matters to discuss."

Because their uniforms and insignia were quite imposing, the staff heard him and hastily shut the live stream without any formalities.

The live stream suddenly went dark.

However, the comments didn’t stop—

[Which genius said only a criminal case could bring down Nora Scott? Well, here it is!]

[How could people with such identities visit a regular person’s home! Feels like this event is blowing up big time!]

[Whoa??? The sudden crash!!]

[Has there been duplicates of this crash segment? I thought Luna Durant was already a once-in-a-century occurrence.]

[The world is vast and full of wonders. In the show that least should have a crash, Nora Scott flipped this huge one.]

[... I’m dumbfounded. I happily wanted to see your domestic life, but you showed me a major trainwreck scene?]

Soon, topics like #NoraScottCrash##NoraScottDoneFor##NoraScottGotSlappedMadeHoTsearch rapidly trended.