Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 489 - 294: Variety Show (Part 3): You Martial World People Are Really Hot-Tempered [Second Update]

Chapter 489: Chapter 294: Variety Show (Part 3): You Martial World People Are Really Hot-Tempered [Second Update]
Backyard.
The young man and Williams sat on the steps, bored, waiting for Nora Scott to finish getting ready.
Deputy Director Coin had just finished with his tasks and, having nothing to do, grabbed a few drinks and came over to chat with them.
First, he asked about their master, Liam Fonseca, and then he asked about their daily training and life, hoping to gather some material and inspiration from the conversation.
As they chatted, the three mentioned the incidents of several martial arts masters arguing and betting in their group, finding it somewhat amusing.
"True to their martial arts background, every one of them has quite a temper," Deputy Director Coin gave them a thumbs-up.
The program’s initial idea was for them to keep things light, with a focus on performance.
But the feedback was that these masters wouldn’t have it, saying that it would be a disgrace to fake during a martial arts contest, sullying the honor of the Martial World upon their return.
—Turns out it’s all talk; behind the scenes, they’re secretly competing and holding grudges.
The young man and Williams exchanged looks, unable to help but smile wryly.
Williams said directly, "Our master is the fiercest in the group; he can take on three others without backing down, just like those internet warriors who can battle hundreds online. In short, the other three masters treat our master like a common enemy. Actually, with our master’s martial arts skills, he would be fine to face them tomorrow. But that’s if his health isn’t an issue..."
But there’s no help for it now, he’s lying in the hospital and can’t come out.
Not to mention the ’fighting sounds’ and brawling on stage.
It gave the other three masters a perfect chance to retort.
"Is he really that impressive?" Deputy Director Coin asked.
"Absolutely! Back in the day, thirty years ago..."
Williams got a bit excited, eagerly recounting Liam Fonseca’s heroic feats of the past to Deputy Director Coin.
Deputy Director Coin was actually referring to the "Liam Fonseca’s verbal sparring" incident. Hearing the tangent, he didn’t interrupt, letting him continue, listening as if it were a tale filled with dramatic flair.
Unexpectedly, by the end, Williams had steered back to the topic he was after.
"My master is a legend in verbal spats; on the street where our Martial Arts Hall is located, my master made a name for himself. From fierce old folks in their seventies and eighties to unruly kids in their tens, a group of a dozen people was left speechless by my master’s words... Since then, everyone avoided him when they saw him."
Deputy Director Coin: "..."
Could it be that the Mr. Fonseca he had met several times wasn’t the high-and-mighty master he thought?
The young man held a piece of foxtail grass, saying idly, "I wonder if Miss Scott’s styling is finished—"
He turned back for a look and stopped abruptly.
At the same time, there was a collective gasp from behind them.
Deputy Director Coin opened a bottle of water to take a drink and calm down. He turned his head in confusion and saw a stunning woman walk out from the gateway, her presence almost ethereal.
She wore a sleek black outfit, her figure was exquisite, and her demeanor was charismatic and free-spirited, added with a Heavenly Immortal-like face.
Just from the visual image alone, it was as if one could be transported back hundreds or thousands of years to the thrilling and vivid Martial World of swords and saber flash.
The female knight herself!
!!!
Every eyeball seemed ready to jump out of its socket.
"Pfft—"
After a brief moment of awe, Deputy Director Coin recognized the person and spat out a mouthful of water.
Whoa?!
Miss Scott?
So this is that Miss Scott!
"Miss Scott!"
He quickly wiped his mouth and widened his eyes, eagerly greeting Nora Scott.
In that Greenhill Town puppet episode, because the Trump Puppet Museum backed out last minute and wouldn’t display the puppet mechanisms, if not for Nora Scott agreeing to let them film some material, they wouldn’t have been able to edit even a short clip.
Afterwards, Director Christopher Sullivan discussed with him privately about inviting Nora Scott for a show to thank her.
After all, "Searching for the City’s Secret" was highly popular, a program that many celebrities competed fiercely to be on.
Well, just when they planned to contact, she surprisingly went live-streaming in public, monopolizing a week’s worth of traffic under the identity of "God-tier Manga Artist Zero," completely not needing to rely on their show’s popularity.
After much thought, they had to give up.
After all, hiring Celebrity Nora Scott costs little; hiring Manga Artist Nora Scott, that would be...
Didn’t! Expect! This!
She’s the ally that Master Liam Fonseca brought in?!
Deputy Director Coin was internally ecstatic, as if he saw a pie in the sky waving at him.
After a few steps, Nora Scott stopped on the steps, her gaze leisurely sweeping over the three, lazily asking, "Does it look good?"
"Good! Excellent!"
Deputy Director Coin’s eyes were shining brightly.
Williams + the young man: "..." They were already so awestruck by the "Heavenly" aura that they didn’t dare to blink.
Previously thinking Nora Scott had a good aura and great figure was already impressive, they had no expectations about her looks at all. They never imagined she would be such an otherworldly beauty.
After a long while, the young man muttered softly, "To be this beautiful and also know martial arts, isn’t that a bit too much?"
His words were soft, but since everyone was holding their breath and staying silent, many who were nearby heard it.
"Haha..." Deputy Director Coin suddenly laughed out loud, not the slightest bit of worry on his brow, "Nora Scott, Miss Scott, debuted as a martial arts actress. A few years ago, she was even called the ’most beautiful woman in period costume.’ This is the person you invited, didn’t you ask?"
"..."
Williams and the young man were at a loss for words.
A martial arts actress?
The most beautiful woman in period costume?
They were only hoping for a "divine and masterful-looking" expert, and were sorely disappointed upon seeing Nora Scott, just wishing to get through the afternoon’s short film shoot. They weren’t expecting much, so why would they ask about her background...
Moreover, the identity of being "James Mason’s disciple" was enough for them to admire her.
James Mason!
The legendary Martial Arts Master, a martial arts prodigy, who mastered the strengths of numerous schools, perfecting an undefeated skillset. His legendary deeds are too numerous to count, mostly relating to their dream of a "Martial World expert."
The two were abashed, reflecting on their earlier disdain, now looking at Nora Scott with nervousness and embarrassment.
Nora Scott wasn’t in the mood to argue with them. She directly asked Deputy Director Coin, "How do you want to shoot this?"
Since she was a professional, upon hearing Nora Scott’s question, Deputy Director Coin quickly got into working mode, and immediately started discussing the shooting requirements with Nora Scott.
A few shots, positioning requirements, and the effect they wanted to present.
If it were an amateur with no experience, perhaps it would take a long explanation. However, even if Nora Scott’s acting wasn’t top-notch, she had several years of filming experience, and with Henry Chapman recently teaching her about "positioning," she quickly caught on.
*
Leisure Park.
After waiting at the entrance with three tickets for half an hour, Camilo Nogueira sighed with relief upon seeing Pedro Langley and Andrew Hughes approaching.
"I thought you two wouldn’t make it until nightfall."
Camilo was neither irritated nor angry, giving them a smile, but it was rather sinister.
They invited him over, had him queue to buy tickets, and then showed up late...
No wonder he felt like a man who’d been stood up, not calming down himself, yet always wanting to make others uneasy.
"It wasn’t that jammed."
Pedro pretended not to understand his sarcasm and responded nonchalantly.
Even if they were late, Camilo couldn’t do anything about it.
"Uncle Camilo."
Andrew walked up, raised his head, and greeted Camilo politely.
Although he had received guidance from his grandfather, with Camilo teaching him how to study and accompanying him in games, Andrew still had a good impression of him and maintained his manners.
Camilo’s attention was diverted by him, and the sinister coldness suddenly dissipated.
His expressions softened a bit, Camilo chuckled, "Is there anything you’d like to play?"
Andrew bit his lip lightly, watching the visiting tourists and the promotional posters outside the entrance. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I’m here to accompany you all."
"..."
Camilo and Pedro exchanged glances.
Camilo realized why Pedro specifically pulled him along.
Pedro had a knack for dealing with troublesome kids, making them scream and fearful of misbehavior. But as for a thoughtful kid like this... he was at a loss.
"It’s our first time here too, there’s a lot we’d like to play." Camilo said with a smile, seemingly serious, gently speaking to Andrew, "It’ll be hard on you."
"...Oh."
Andrew showed no particular expression.
Camilo waved the tickets in his hand and said, "Let’s go in first."
The three entered the gates.
The amusement park had numerous attractions, and as they followed the crowd deeper inside, they were dazzled by the array of different activities.
Camilo seemed warm and polished, friendly to everyone, but in truth, was emotionally distant. His surface expressions were well-executed, yet he rarely connected with anyone personally.
It’s just that, after interacting briefly, he could remember each child’s name, features, and preferences, making them develop a favorable view and even liking him. In reality, once he turned away, he would discard the dirty clothes grabbed by kids into the trash without batting an eye.
That’s the kind of person he is.
Pedro sought him out, not hoping for him to take Andrew to heart, just valued his ability to get along with kids.
But—
This seemingly refined scoundrel was genuinely patient with Andrew.
Since Andrew talked little and was sensible not to ask for anything, understanding him required reading between the lines.
And whenever Andrew’s gaze lingered a second longer on something, Camilo would catch it. The attractions that caught Andrew’s attention, Camilo made excuses to play them all, and the toys Andrew coveted, Camilo purchased them without a word.
Pedro: "..."
What a shame they aren’t father and son.