Only after the crowd gradually settled down from their earlier excitement did Chen Yu slowly rise from his seat. With his hands behind his back and his gaze blazing like a torch, he swept his eyes across their faces one by one.
He drew a deep breath and spoke again, his voice ringing like a great bronze bell through every corner of the meeting room. "There are several matters to announce at today's meeting. Uncle Jiazhen's Promotion was the first major announcement, but the matters that follow also concern the future of our Chen Clan."
At his words, everyone immediately sat up straight, their eyes turning toward him in unison as they waited with rapt attention for his next announcement.
The air seemed to have frozen, leaving only Chen Yu's voice echoing through the room.
Chen Yu smiled faintly, a starlike brilliance shining in his eyes, and said slowly, "The second matter concerns Xiaojun's Medicinal Materials Market Plan, which we discussed at our previous meeting. After careful consideration, we have decided to approve it. This plan is crucial to the village's development, and we need to send capable people to Chang'an City."
He paused, sweeping his gaze around the crowd before finally settling on Ling Yunxiao. "Yunxiao, after discussing it several times, my second brother and Xiaojun both agreed that you are the best person to oversee this market."
Ling Yunxiao froze, somewhat surprised. He pointed at himself and asked in confusion, "Me?"
Chen Yu nodded and said firmly, "Yes. You have considerable insight into this plan. Take little Chen with you to Chang'an City. Besides developing the market, I hope you can use this opportunity to temper his disposition and rein in his vicious streak. As for the specific staffing arrangements, you can decide after discussing them with Yan