Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 811 - 523: On the Road [13] Eli Linfield Instantly Turns Into a Sycophant

"Nora, you’ve arrived!"

The aunt’s warm attitude was completely different from when she faced Valeria Young.

Immediately, all eyes present turned unanimously towards Nora Scott.

Everyone: ???

What the heck, how does Nora Scott know people here too?!

And it looks like they’re acquaintances, not just fans!

Boss lady, just how many people do you know!

Nora remained calm, nodded, and greeted the aunt, "Alva."

"Hey!"

The aunt smiled joyfully.

Look at how sweet Nora’s words are, so well-behaved and polite, calling her ’sister’ right off the bat. Unlike a certain self-important celebrity who just calls people ’auntie’ without any manners.

"Are you all together?" The aunt glanced around, realizing it, and hurriedly went to pull Nora over. "Nora, take whatever you want. My chickens have been raised for four months; they’re quite plump now. Want to take a look?"

Everyone: "..."

Seeing the aunt’s sudden change in expression, the surrounding people were at a loss for words.

Sister, could you be more obvious!

Nora smiled, "No need, we’re just here to say hi."

"Really don’t want anything?" The aunt’s face fell a bit, quite disappointed, but after a moment’s thought, she continued ’selling’ to Nora, "We have chicken, duck, fish, and even vegetables, we’re all family, no need to be so polite—"

Clement Winter suddenly blurted out, a bit stammering, "Family?"

Given that she’s in a relationship, Nora has the awareness not to let off-camera viewers make wild guesses and explained, "I used to stay at Alva’s house for a couple of days."

The aunt nodded quickly, "Nora is truly kind-hearted. When my son got injured but couldn’t get compensation, Nora helped us out."

"..."

Everyone was momentarily lost for words.

During their three-day journey, Nora had encountered two sets of acquaintances, first the Dubois father and son, then the B&B owner and the aunt—perhaps Nora knew more people here.

Based on their behavior, it seemed Nora had lent a helping hand to them all.

If the show’s staff didn’t know better, they might have suspected—

This is definitely scripted.

Just like they suspected "City Secret" and "Escape Room" were deliberately setting up a persona for Nora.

"So you’ve been here before," Valeria Young walked over, "Since the auntie is offering, we should accept it."

Looking at her confident demeanor, as if the aunt insisted on giving things to her.

"No need." Nora said calmly, "We’re leaving now, maybe another time."

"Oh, alright."

The aunt realized they were filming and didn’t dare disturb Nora’s work, nor did she insist on them staying.

However, her expression was dejected and regretful, as if Nora had taken away a heap of groceries from her.

Everyone gained a new understanding of Nora’s connections and influence.

Meanwhile, on the road, Valeria Young was complaining, "Nora, seriously, why not take the food that was offered? You could take whatever you wanted, and you won’t have this chance at other people’s houses..." blah blah.

Clement Winter slouched, wanting to stay far away from Valeria Young.

Nora, on the other hand, paid no attention, as if Valeria Young was invisible.

*

Soon, on the road where Valeria Young was jabbering, she found a new target.

Valeria brazenly went up to them.

This family wasn’t as brazen, but since someone came to "ask," they symbolically handed over some eggs and vegetables. Valeria brought them back, only to find Nora and Clement standing to the side, looking a bit displeased but quickly shifted the topic to her ’findings’ and ’achievements.’

Nora and Clement were simply impressed.

Passing by a few more houses, Valeria surveyed which ones were ’fatter,’ while Nora strolled leisurely, with the ease of revisiting old haunts.

When Valeria eyed another household, Nora, during her aimless wandering, found a pleasant surprise—

Eli Linfield was sitting in a yard eating watermelon.

This person was fashionably dressed, with hair gel applied, meticulously styled, yet looked like a familiar old farmer, punching through a large watermelon, grabbing a slice and sitting on a small stool, munching away joyfully, juices dripping everywhere without any care for appearances.

As Nora stopped and gazed over, the camera panned to capture Eli Linfield’s stance.

Walking over, Nora stood at the courtyard entrance, raised an eyebrow at Eli Linfield, "Is the watermelon good?"

"It’s delicious, do you want—"

Eli Linfield looked up as he replied, but the sight before him made him scream, his pupils gradually enlarging. He instinctively stopped talking and stood up, but hurriedly stumbled over a rock and twisted his ankle, experiencing intense pain as he made close contact with the ground.

Nora Scott saw this and touched her nose.

The others wanted to sympathize with him, but couldn’t help but turn away and laugh.

Nora spoke up, "So careless?"

Seeing the camera, Eli still wanted to maintain his image, pretending it was nothing as he got up, trying to nonchalantly dust off his clothes. — Only he knew how much his ankle hurt.

"Seeing you become more beautiful, I was too excited," Eli smoothly continued, then asked, "Are you the guest for the show?"

"Yeah."

"Not easy, you actually got a variety show," Eli sincerely remarked.

Nora was neither annoyed nor angry, lightly curling her lips, "Hired my two brothers as your employees, enjoying it?"

"..."

Eli was instantly dumbfounded.

He blinked, carefully comprehended Nora’s words, and finally, belatedly realized something.

Crap?!

He just hired two employees, but ended up stirring up a hornet’s nest?!

Good grief... Nora’s constantly forming brother and sister bonds everywhere, everyone she takes a liking to becomes her sibling—how’s anyone supposed to survive?!

His legs almost buckled, Eli quickly said, "A coincidence, pure coincidence —"

Nora’s eyes narrowed as she reminded him coolly, "Remember what you promised them."

"Got it!"

Eli inwardly lamented, but agreed promptly, nodding repeatedly.

Nora was satisfied, then suddenly seemed to think of something and slowly reminded, "By the way, we need some ingredients for tonight —"

"Whatever you need, I’ll deliver it immediately."

Eli eagerly took the hint.

Nora glanced at Clement Winter.

Clement understood, and with no hesitation, rattled off a list of ingredients under the crew’s astonished gaze... Eli quickly recorded the audio to avoid forgetting anything.

It’s no surprise Eli was so obedient.

As one of the few who knew of the significant things Nora had done in the Northwest, and having been tormented by her to the point of no comeback, Eli really didn’t dare stand up to Nora.

This woman might appear like a trophy wife, but even the slightest move using her connections behind the scenes would be enough—never mind individuals, even families with a certain fortune would crumble before her; doomed if they must be.

To have a peaceful life in the Northwest, there are people you shouldn’t provoke, and Nora is definitely one of them.

"Let’s go."

Nora waved her hand.

Eli immediately responded, sending her off courteously, "Take care."

The crew, having previously communicated with Eli, knew this boss’s flashy but proud demeanor was difficult to handle. Now, seeing his sycophantic behavior in front of Nora, they couldn’t help but laugh.

Nora is truly amazing...

Constantly challenging their perceptions.

*

Upon reuniting with Valeria Young, Valeria asked for some meat.

The rest of the journey saw Nora and Clement remaining silent.

Valeria was quite dissatisfied with this, as the yield wasn’t impressive, and she kept grumbling about how Nora should have taken those ingredients from the ladies.

However, her complaints abruptly stopped when reaching the homestay’s door —

Eli arrived just in time with a cart full of food Nora requested, helping Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott unload.

Seeing Nora, Eli hurriedly approached, "Nora, I’ve prepared all the ingredients you wanted, nothing missing, want to check?"

An unknowing Valeria Young: "..." What the hell is this?! Where did this obsequious guy come from?!

The crew witnessed this scene and accepted it calmly.

"No need." Nora didn’t think Eli would falsify such things and simply said, then entered the homestay. But passing Marcus, she paused, and with a calm and casual gaze, stated, "I want double-skin milk tonight."

"Sure."

Marcus merely paused for a moment before nodding instinctively.

Valeria + Eli + crew: "..." Damn, could you dial down the sisterly devotion a bit?! Dare you plaster double-skin milk in Nora’s face and say "NO"!

Granting every request, this is a bit excessive...