Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 878 - 572: Fake Master [10] Arrogance (Part 2)

Ryan Ford was stunned by Nora Scott for a long time, unable to process what had just happened.

As the captain, even Ryan Ford couldn’t speak as brashly as Nora did. Nora Scott, the most underrated nobody, had ambitions of usurping power, and she managed to establish her position at the first meeting. From now on, wouldn’t she become so arrogant that she wouldn’t give them a second glance?

However, it’s not wise to argue with Nora Scott over such matters. If he really did, it’d just make him look petty and immature.

"Let’s start."

With a slight shift in expression, Ryan Ford spoke those three words with a somber face.

The meeting began in a not-so-harmonious atmosphere.

Nora Scott was like a thorn—not enough to hurt them, but constantly pricking, making them uncomfortable.

Seated firmly in the role of the vile supporting character, no matter how many influential figures backed her up, her standing wouldn’t rise, and she couldn’t be pulled down easily.

"Let’s watch a short clip first."

Richard Carter linked the multimedia and operated the computer to open a video, first introducing the project location’s situation.

The mountain roads were perilous and rugged, with a narrow walkway built on steep cliffs—only passable by pedestrians, unable to transport goods. They had to find a way to transport supplies in this dangerous place and allow the local villagers to come and go freely. However, conventional methods like road construction weren’t feasible.

After detailing their objectives, Richard Carter opened a map, drew a circle in a certain spot, and said, "Behind this mountain, about a thousand people are scattered across different areas. Many of them have spent their whole lives never leaving this mountain due to the difficulties of entering and leaving..."

Nora Scott yawned.

Nora Scott propped her chin on one hand, listening lazily to his explanation, her droopy eyelids suggesting that she hadn’t really taken in his words.

Coincidentally, Richard Carter’s gaze caught this scene, and he instantly burned with anger, grinding his teeth as he gave Nora Scott a pointed glare.

—This heartless woman!

The heartless Nora Scott listened to all of it with such disinterest.

The introduction lasted about an hour, followed by the preliminary concept, also conducted through a video format. Apart from Nora Scott, everyone else listened intently, occasionally jotting down notes, frowning or realizing something, giving immediate feedback during the video.

"These are preliminary data gathered from investigations, which may be incomplete. The specific situation requires a field survey." Richard Carter said, "We will head over this afternoon."

He glanced at Ryan Ford.

Ryan Ford nodded slightly, and then Richard Carter stepped aside.

Soon, Ryan Ford stepped forward again, meticulously introducing their engineering concept, throwing out a lot of professional knowledge. Only Nora Scott was not paying attention, which made Ryan Ford angry, but he could only pretend not to see her.

"...The main challenges now are those mentioned above. I wonder what ideas everyone here might have." Ryan Ford finally tossed the problems to the experts and professors present.

These people possessed true expertise and knowledge, having listened carefully throughout. They surely had many ideas and immediately began voicing their opinions on these challenges.

One after another, they delivered lengthy speeches, which gave Nora Scott a headache.

She accepted the coffee Pedro Langley handed to her, sipping it leisurely, occasionally whispering something to Pedro, attracting some hostile stares.

More than an hour passed.

Daniela Esteves stood up and said, "Let me speak from the perspective of Mechanical Techniques."

Nora Scott, whose thoughts had been drifting, finally lifted her eyelids and glanced at Daniela Esteves.

Immediately, the others’ attention was focused on Daniela Esteves.

Daniela Esteves took out her notebook, "For now, I’ll provide a solution to the first problem. The method is much simpler—"

She drew a diagram on paper, illustrating collaborative coordination using mechanical techniques. Although it looked complex, her explanation was clear and understandable to everyone, all based on fundamental physics knowledge. The experts frequently nodded in agreement, marveling at the different mode of thinking, and how Mechanical Techniques might be better suited for solving such problems, praising the boundless wisdom of the ancients.

Nora Scott lifted an eyelid, her initial interest bustling, turning to complete disinterest within just a few minutes.

"No wonder you’re Master Sliver, living up to the name."

"Master Sliver, I’ve studied your mechanical toys, and they’re truly impressive. You say it’s all your grandfather’s achievement, but that’s too modest—youth really is terrifying."

"Is this a secret Mechanical Technique? Although we can understand it, the thinking mode is something we very rarely attempt."

...

A bunch of experts and professors spared no effort in showering Daniela Esteves with compliments.

"Are they professors because they’re good at flattering?" Nora Scott incredulously grumbled to Pedro Langley.

Pedro Langley glanced at her, caught between laughter and tears.

From the other side, Shaw also overheard, quietly saying, "If being good at compliments means you can become professors, we probably are professors too, and quite remarkable ones—"

Nora Scott swung a bamboo flute at him, "Complimenting me counts as flattering?"

Shaw almost cried, "Granny, my mistake. When we praise you, it’s genuine."

Nora Scott hummed dismissively.

Shaw buried his head, not daring to joke further.

Others didn’t know what Shaw and Nora Scott were discussing, but Nora’s swift and deft bamboo flute strike clearly drew their attention, eyes and gazes came sweeping over one after another.

In the end, they couldn’t hold back and exploded.

"Nora, do you have anything to say?"

"You’re from the Mechanical Techniques school, right? Master Sliver and Adrian Sullivan have shared their opinions, which are quite insightful. As a top promoter of Mechanical Techniques, you surely have thoughts to share?"

"Ha, maybe you’ll solve all the problems in one go."

"You’re the most arrogant one here. How about giving us a demonstration?"

"Forget it, if you have nothing to show, wouldn’t that be embarrassing."

"So, you just want to be a pretty face wherever you go?"

...

When facing Daniela Esteves, everyone was eager to sing her praises, but when it came to Nora, they unanimously decided to criticize her.

Quite united on this.

Shaw rolled up his sleeves, ready to go against the dozen or so people present.

Nora gave him a glance.

Shaw suppressed his urge.

Then, he saw Nora lazily lean back, stretch out her long legs, and hook the leg of a chair beside her with her shoe. With a slight force, she kicked the empty chair over.

"..."

With a loud bang, the entire room fell silent.

"If I may say..." Nora drawled, looking as if she deserved a beating, speaking slowly and deliberately, "Your suggestions are more time-consuming than one another. Pardon my asking, did everyone get their titles by buying them?"

"..."

The crowd was left speechless.

They had started taking digs at Nora without any regard for appearances, aiming to embarrass her. Even if Nora cared the slightest bit about her reputation, she’d be furious and publicly humiliated.

But they underestimated Nora’s thick skin.

No.

This woman has no shame.

What right does she have to insult them?!

"Nora, I’ve put up with you for long enough, who do you think you are?!" Adrian Sullivan couldn’t hold back anymore, slammed the table, stood up, and pointed at Nora, "How do you know Mechanical Techniques?! Aren’t you just hyping your persona, using other people’s designs?! My family is familiar with all the Mechanical Techniques clans in the country. How dare you claim any heritage or affiliation?!"

He confronted Nora directly, and rather than stopping him, everyone chimed in.

"Exactly! If you’re capable, tell us your background so we won’t underestimate you."

"Before questioning us, show us your achievements!"

"Arrogant junior, when did it become your turn to judge us?!"

"Even Master Sliver, acknowledged by your Mechanism Arts Circle, is humble and low-key, yet here you are with nothing to show, acting all arrogant. If you’ve got mental issues, go to a hospital instead of bothering us here!"

"Captain Ford! I apply to expel Nora from the team! I can’t collaborate with someone like her!"

...

So noisy.

Nora frowned irritably.

Pedro Langley gave Shaw a look, and Shaw understood it, stood up, and slapped the table with a "bang," roaring angrily: "What’s all the chatter for?! You asked for my grandma to speak and now you won’t shut up yourselves, can you be quiet for a moment?! Each one of you is like an old gossip."

"..."

"You—" an elderly professor pointed at Shaw, clearly enraged.

Old gossip?!

It’s simply an insult!

"What are you on about?!" Shaw gave him a nasty look, "Quiet down, let my grandma speak."

"..."

Quiet my ass.

Everyone wants you two to shut up forever, okay?!

"Alright." Nora finally opened her mouth, surprisingly calm. After glancing around, she smirked, and said slowly, "I’ve seen what all you expert professors and masters can do. Frankly speaking, collaborating with you—"

Everyone stared at her intently.

Sensing nothing good would come from this.

Sure enough, Nora spoke word by word: "Is, Not, Worthy."