Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1019 - 702: Showing Affection [05] Slander

This group of unexpected visitors, wearing uniforms that were quite intimidating, coupled with their large numbers and high ranks, left the show crew completely dumbfounded.

"Could they be here to arrest Nora Scott?"

"Did Nora Scott get into trouble?"

"Damn... This is pretty explosive."

"Should we keep filming?"

...

They murmured.

No matter the reason, good or bad, having such a group show up was quite a scene.

At that time, Nora Scott and Pedro Langley had just entered the study to check on Oliver Scott, Marcus Shaw, and the others. They ignored the doorbell until the director approached them.

"Miss Scott, Mr. Langley." The director called out to them, pointing outside with a puzzled look from both. "There’s a group of people here to see you."

"Oh, let them in," Nora Scott said indifferently.

The director hesitated and decided to remind her, "They’re in military uniforms."

"I know."

Nora Scott remained calm and composed.

"..." Seeing her so composed, the director assumed she didn’t grasp the seriousness of the situation and added, "The live broadcast has been turned off. Whatever the issue, please resolve it privately. Since it’s a live broadcast, viewers’ imaginations can be quite wild. If you need our cooperation..."

"Why turn off the live stream?" Pedro Langley suddenly asked.

"..."

This question left the director speechless.

When a group in uniforms suddenly arrives, can they not turn off the live stream?! This is no joking matter! If any negative impact occurs, their program might be dead on arrival.

After mulling over it for a while, the director had no choice but to say, "It was their suggestion."

"Oh," Nora Scott casually replied, "then turn it off."

With that, she walked outside.

Pedro Langley followed closely behind.

Watching their backs, the director nervously wiped some sweat, curious and puzzled, his gaze following them.

There weren’t many staff, just three or four. When they saw Nora Scott and Pedro Langley come out, they were somewhat nervous. They couldn’t help but wonder if the two would end up like Luna Durant, taken away on the spot.

"Miss Scott."

The leader greeted Nora Scott, a subtle smile breaking through his previously stern expression.

"Hello," Nora Scott nodded to them, "come in, please."

"Yes."

Having spent a long time in the system, they had an air of formality about them.

Thus, this group of young people was led into the living room by Nora Scott.

"..."

The show crew held their breath in anticipation.

Was this a polite courtesy before serious business?

You must admit, Nora Scott’s mental fortitude is indeed impressive. Encountering so many people, she remained calm without a hint of panic.

No wonder she’s such a skilled operator.

"Please have a seat, everyone."

Butler Loxley brought out a few cups of tea, smiling warmly as he invited them to sit on the sofa.

"We..."

The leader was a bit nervous.

"No need to worry, please sit first," Nora Scott raised an eyebrow and said to them, "The live stream is off."

"The live stream..." The leader realized about the cameras, smiled apologetically, "Sorry for interrupting your work."

"It’s fine."

Pedro Langley spoke up calmly, inviting them to sit down.

The leader briefly introduced their group.

Five people, all of whom were alumni of Fátima, the youngest being graduate students, with one even a current Ph.D. candidate. They were top practitioners in their fields, young experts with impressive resumes, maybe not as flamboyant as some prominent professors, but their capabilities were undeniable.

Each of them had been personally selected by Fátima.

They were tasked with assisting Nora Scott and Hardy Rivers in creating the Mechanism City model.

Generally, they worked with Hardy Rivers, but they wanted to visit Nora Scott to get an overview of work progress and content before the project kicked off.

The show crew: "..."

"Though I don’t understand what they’re doing, it seems they’re not here to pick a fight?"

"They seem pretty nervous in front of Nora Scott, is that just my imagination?"

"I’m a bit confused right now, feels like I’m dreaming. Have Nora Scott’s hidden cards not been fully exposed by netizens?"

...

Although they worked in the entertainment industry, they were ordinary people, just like regular netizens, they too had a strong craving for gossip.

Moreover—

Having worked for so long, they had never seen a celebrity like Nora Scott.

Over the past year, Nora Scott continually brought surprises to the internet. While other celebrities might milk a persona for years, she never repeated herself, and each revelation was more unexpected.

—No wonder netizens hoped for her downfall because her confident demeanor genuinely seemed like she was using cheats.

—No wonder netizens had various reasons to slander her because her many blessings made her seem not entirely human.

"We’ve gained a thorough understanding of the Loulanel Plan when it comes to Mechanical Techniques, and although we don’t have complete knowledge in that area, we’ll engage in other tasks. We’ve troubled you," the leader politely said to Nora Scott, his eyes carrying a subtle hint of admiration.

He is the pride of the nation.

In terms of professional capability, he belonged to the top one percent.

Precisely for this reason, when he discovered a field difficult to fully explore, he became passionate. And when he saw someone standing at the pinnacle of this unfathomable field, naturally, he held them in reverence and respect.

People like Nora Scott are national treasures.

Even though she is so young.

Ability is not tied to age, experience, or status. For those who truly have skills, such things are superficial.

"Mm."

Nora Scott first took a sip of water.

Then, under the intense gaze of these curious eyes, she felt a little overwhelmed and began to introduce the structure and progress of Mechanism City.

This kind of thing, honestly, isn’t something the average person can grasp. Pedro Langley listened for a while and then left.

The director, consumed with curiosity, stopped Pedro Langley to ask, "Mr. Langley, what are they doing here?"

"Discussing a national project." Pedro Langley replied nonchalantly.

"Huh?"

The director was dumbfounded.

A national project... How did they find Nora Scott?

No, if they were looking, it should be Pedro Langley, after all, he has money and technology, able to invest resources and talent... What does it have to do with Nora Scott?

Pedro Langley, quick to catch the director’s train of thought, felt displeased, slightly furrowing his brow, "It relates to Mechanical Techniques."

"Oh..."

Recalling that Nora Scott is a Mechanical Master, the director blinked and nodded in sudden understanding.

Having learned what was going on, though stepping back to watch, the director still found it... quite surreal.

Seeing the Candy Factory in art exhibitions online was indeed stunning. But, with a screen separating them, stunning as it was, it didn’t feel real.

Moreover—

The Candy Factory’s concept was excellent, but realizing it was undeniably challenging.

Now, it seemed they were discussing something achievable for real, that kind of "sense of engagement" was unimaginable. Just by watching silently from the side, it was a feeling of intense, unnamable awe.

The other few staff felt the same way.

Nora Scott talked with them for nearly an hour, then led them to the study to discuss the blueprints and models. Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott, who were originally occupied, eagerly joined in upon seeing this.

Meanwhile—

In the living room, a staff member out of the blue checked online and nearly threw his phone away.

Frantically, he found the director and Pedro Langley.

"Director, Mr. Langley." The staff member appeared flustered, called for their attention, then hastily said, "Someone’s already spreading rumors that Nora Scott’s been taken away, others even doctored pictures, and many marketing accounts and internet trolls are propagating it. Just now, Weibo and a certain forum even crashed briefly."

"This..."

The director took the phone, scrolled through the news briefly, and his expression suddenly froze.

He instinctively looked towards Pedro Langley.

Seeking help somewhat.

In terms of PR... it would be down to Pedro Langley’s Fernwood Entertainment’s PR department.

"I’ll handle those spreading rumors." Having dealt with Nora Scott’s news for a year, Pedro Langley wasn’t surprised, calmly adding, "You can start the live stream now."

"But isn’t this a national project..."

The director, confused, timidly asked.

Isn’t it supposed to be confidential?

"Take out the mic, shoot from a distance." Pedro Langley said casually, "It’s a project that can be made public."

The original intent wasn’t to interrupt the live stream.

However, due to an unexpected interruption, they simply hadn’t let them resume streaming.

The director wiped his face, nodding, "Alright then."

Soon, the staff connected the equipment, preparing for the live stream again.

Before the live stream began, the room was already filled with viewers, who started to fill the chat with comments.

[Heh, thought up a PR strategy?]

[Everyone’s been taken away, are you still going to broadcast? Stream live imprisonment?]

[Thinking of restarting the stream after sorting everything out, acting as if nothing happened?]

[Nora Scott, you’re done for.]

...

At a certain moment, the stream connected, and the footage appeared.

In the live stream room, the scene showed Nora Scott harmoniously interacting with a group of dashing uniformed guys.

The viewers: "..."