Hearing this, Chen Yan's mind immediately settled.
On the surface, he put on a reluctant, fearful expression and replied with great hesitation:
"Since the Family Head has given the order, Chen Yan, as a member of the garrison, dares not disobey."
"It's just that if Chen Yan goes and never returns this time..."
"Then you won't return." Chen Hu's tone remained calm, his expression utterly unruffled. "I'll send someone to collect your body. Even if there is no body, I'll erect a cenotaph for you."
"Of course, if you can complete the transaction, save the Chen Family Domain from this crisis, and return alive, I'll give you the reward you deserve."
"Hmm... how about making you the interstellar liaison officer for Starspace Nineteen?"
An interstellar liaison officer for Starspace Nineteen?
Chen Yan's pupils contracted.
Wouldn't that be an elder-level post?
He would be directly on the same level as Elder Seventy-One beside him!
Not only would his salary double, but it was also a clerical position stationed in the safe zone year-round.
He would no longer need to risk his life struggling on the front lines like he did now.
The reason Chen Hu could offer such generous terms was probably because he believed Chen Yan's chances of returning alive were slim.
At that thought, Chen Yan could not help but sneer inwardly.
Yet delight appeared on his face, giving the impression that a generous reward had thoroughly stirred his fighting spirit.
"Family Head, you must keep your word!"
"Elder Seventy-One is here as witness. If I go back on my word, you may report it to the higher-ups." Chen Hu replied unhurriedly.
"Fine." Chen Yan cupped his hands, then backed away and left.
Before heading to the front lines, he first needed to visit the Chen Family treasury and