On October 1st, the "Biel Hall New Regulations" officially went online. As soon as midnight struck, it was automatically distributed to every mber.
Imdiately, it caused a huge uproar.
There is a discussion area in Biel Hall’s internal app, usually a place for mbers to freely communicate, to seek help, discuss, make plans... all sorts of things, anyhow, only internal mbers can see it.
Normally, the activity level here is not high.
But on this day of national celebration, the discussion area’s activity level soared to its peak, increasing exponentially by the hour, and basically, as long as you knew about this discussion area, you would swing by here.
The new regulations announcent was pinned to the top of the discussion area, garnering eight thousand comnts just in the morning.
Among the newly published posts, eight out of every ten were discussing the new regulations, and two were about the beautiful-as-a-Heavenly-Immortal Master Scott.
For example:
[Anyone who doesn’t know that the Hall Master is the recently popular variety show queen, Nora Scott, co out and make yourself known.]
[I’m sincerely kneeling in apology for unjustly blaming our Heavenly Immortal Hall Master; will kneeling for three days and three nights earn forgiveness?]
[Am I blind? The new Hall Master has been in position for a year, and she actually changed the regulations?]
[Everyone, let’s talk about the scientific and rational aspects of the new regulations.]
[Have you all seen the new regulations? I’m completely amazed!]
[Honestly, the regulations have been the most criticized part of our hall, I didn’t expect they would be changed under the hand of a so-called ’pretty vase’ Hall Master...]
...
As for the specifics, the previous blind belittling of Nora Scott as a ’vase’ completely turned into praise for Nora Scott.
In a post titled "Never expected, the new Hall Master is not just a pretty vase," there were countless comnts.
2L: Never expected, the new Hall Master is not just a pretty vase. 1
3L: Never expected, the new Hall Master is not just a pretty vase. ID
...
100L: Spoiler alert, the Elder Council is dood, it’s all done by the Heavenly Immortal Hall Master.
111L: After the new Hall Master took over, I’ve been hesitating about leaving the hall. Now... can I hug the Hall Master’s thigh?
...
122L: Just for these new regulations alone, I am completely convinced by the new Hall Master. If she were just a pretty vase, anyone else in her position would be a poser.
123L: Unconditional support for the Heavenly Immortal Hall Master.
224L: When will the Hall Master visit us here? I wouldn’t mind going broke.
...
300L: As an outsider, I’m really behind. Emmm, we changed Hall Masters? Saw the new Hall Master’s photo, looks a bit familiar... like so female tyrant in the northwest...
301L: Upstairs, could you please make it clear! I’m really curious!
302L: I ask 300L to tell your story!
303L: It’s too painful to recount it all. It happened a few years ago. At that ti, I was roaming in the northwest, working as a freelance bodyguard. My employer recruited a group of people, but the female tyrant was recruited by a rival, just her alone. We had a face-off, and she took us all down. Over ti, I heard so legends about her. In short, she is a trendously legendary figure. Many years later, I only saw a photo, not sure if it’s her.
...
Sporadically, people exposed stories, mostly about so female tyrants causing trouble nationwide.
Those a bit older just let it pass and might not take it to heart.
But, the younger ones, seeing these legendary feats, were itching to et Nora Scott personally.
anwhile, on this day, Master Scott attracted nurous young fanboys and fangirls, so even leaving the Biel Hall discussion area to spread to Weibo forums. Bored ones even tried joining Nora Scott’s fan army, learning how to defend and vote for her.
...
On the sa day.
In the morning when Nora Scott woke up in a hotel in Sand Delta, she received a call from Pedro Langley.
"Joseph Sutton has agreed to participate in our research project."
After a brief chat, Pedro got to the main point.
Nora was a bit surprised and asked, "As a full-ti employee?"
"Technical advisor," Pedro explained, "He also wants to teach."
Nora chuckled, leisurely reflecting, "Little Senior Sister is impressive."
Pedro neither affird nor denied this.
Nora’s little senior sister indeed had a knack for getting things done. Just one eting with Joseph Sutton, and he agreed, much more effective than Camilo Nogueira, who had tried multiple tis to et him.
Moreover, Fátima’s approach was incisive and precise.
—Perhaps only her identity could persuade Joseph Sutton effectively.
Joseph Sutton’s issue was that the military drones he created caused so casualties.
Fátima once used drones in combat, and from her professional standpoint, she told Joseph Sutton—
"We need to be strong, we want to survive, we need you."
"Those ethereal numbers are all living people. Perhaps the one you can save in the future is standing right in front of you now."
That little was enough to hit one’s heart.
Joseph Sutton almost agreed on the spot.
Listening to Pedro Langley’s account, Nora Scott slightly lowered her eyes and smiled lightly, a touch of pride in her expression.
Fátima’s words are powerful. With just a few casual remarks, she could stir people’s emotions. To those who share the sa beliefs, seeing her is like seeing light, and following her would be without regret, even unto death.
— It’s always been like this.
"Ding dong—ding dong—ding dong—"
The doorbell suddenly rang.
Gathering herself, Nora Scott stood up, her lips curling slightly, "I’ll go earn your pocket money first."
"?"
Nora Scott said, "I have a premonition that you will be swindled out of a lot by your little senior sister."
"...Is my only bit of value to you going to be taken away?" Pedro Langley sighed in cooperation.
"You’d better just be a vase at ho."
Pedro ’Vase’ Langley: "..." Oh.
*
Hanging up the call, Nora Scott went to open the door.
She thought it would be soone from the production team, but to her surprise, it was Clent Winter, whom she hadn’t seen for a long ti.
Recently, Clent Winter had been on a world tour. Even when he had ti, he didn’t dare to bother her rashly, so Nora had arranged to have als with Evelyn Winter a couple of tis, but had no contact with Clent.
"Nora!"
Upon seeing her, Clent Winter, who was originally a bit anxious, imdiately bead with joy, smiling brightly and cheerfully.
Nora Scott was puzzled, "What are you doing here?"
"I’m also a guest on ’On the Road’!"
"What a coincidence."
"Not really," Clent smiled sweetly and softly, "it’s not a coincidence. I heard you were joining ’On the Road,’ so I specially asked the production crew to sign for this episode. Just as my tour ended, I have so free ti."
"...Oh."
Nora was unsure how to respond, as they could have just t up privately even without the show.
Clent then got excited on his own and invited, "It’s ti for breakfast, there’s a buffet on the third floor, want to co along?"
"Sure."
Nora nodded.
She went back to her room for a quick tidy up and soon ca out to head to the third floor with Clent.
Due to being busy with Biel Hall matters, she had left relatively late and had only arrived early this morning. Including Clent, all three other guests had already t, yet Nora hadn’t known who they were.
Clent took it upon himself to introduce them along the way.
"The other two, one is Nelson, he used to be a host in his thirties, and he’s said to be good at cooking. During the show, we need to cook so als, and he can help. He’s an easygoing guy and quite approachable."
"Then there’s Valeria Young, debuted as a singer and is transitioning to acting... I’m not quite familiar."
Due to being a popular figure with a lot of female fans and motherly fans, Clent’s agency instructed him to avoid getting too close to female artists.
Of course, Clent doesn’t keep distance with everyone. He maintains contact with those like Nora, who have good reputation and are well-liked in the circle.
However, this one—
Clent doesn’t like to speak ill of others, so he just hinted at Nora with his gaze and tone: keep a reasonable distance from Valeria Young.
Nora got the ssage.
At the sa ti, knowing she hadn’t even heard of Nelson and Valeria Young, she realized— the ’On the Road’ production team was really struggling, likely unable to invite big nas, so the guests were mostly second or third-tier. She and Clent happened to be exceptions.
They picked up so food from the buffet and found a place to sit, eating while chatting.
Halfway through, Nelson and Valeria Young arrived one after another.
Nelson was indeed the easy-going person Clent described. After arriving, he greeted them kindly and courteously before leaving.
As for Valeria Young—
"Nora?"
She was a girl in her early twenties, pretty and cute enough. Upon arriving, she walked over with a bright smile, appearing very enthusiastic and bubbly.
Nora glanced up at her.
"Hello, I’m Valeria Young," Valeria introduced herself, "I’m also a guest on this episode of ’On the Road.’ We’ll be spending the next few days together."
"..."
Nora isn’t averse to overly familiar people but doesn’t like those with "goals" written all over their eyes and brows.
Nevertheless, having decided to join this show, she was ntally prepared for scenes like this, knowing her popularity and value.
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