CHAPTER 493: CHAPTER 503: DOMINANCE

Another two hours passed, and this time, not only the three Big Chiefs but also the eight small leaders started to become impatient. They began whispering to each other, discussing amongst themselves.

Liu Dazhuang and the other five had been tirelessly waiting for so long, wondering what kind of medicine Chu Feng was actually selling in his gourd?

"Could it be Chu Feng has encountered trouble with his cultivation?" Liu Dazhuang spoke with a fair bit of concern.

Cultivating the Sword Dao is extremely dangerous, and encountering perilous situations is quite common.

"Let’s wait a bit more; if really necessary, we’ll go inside and check together. Nothing can happen to Chu Feng, he is our hope in the Dan State Branch," the other five also showed great concern for Chu Feng.

Because Chu Feng’s fate is closely linked to theirs.

Furthermore, being far from home and having stepped into the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage, they were subjected to much oppression. This made them ever more united.

They deeply understood that only if Chu Feng develops well and becomes powerful can they ride on his coattails to success.

For instance, this time Chu Feng was promoted to the Medicine Mountain Manager, and all six of them were summoned.

Note that apart from the three Bosses and eight small leaders, only these six ordinary Medicine Farmers were so honored. It goes without saying that Chu Feng definitely planned to share his good fortune with them.

The six were also looking forward with special anticipation.

After suffering for several months, they could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, the beginning of hope.

"I have matters at home that I must attend to, with many Medicinal Herbs waiting for my personal care. We can’t just keep waiting like this."

"No, I must go inside and ask," Wu Ming, the youngest and most arrogant, said decisively. After such a long wait without Chu Feng showing up, he completely dropped all pretenses.

A hint of anger even showed on his face.

Obviously, Wu Ming felt extremely dissatisfied with Chu Feng’s behavior of ignoring them.

Wearing his emotions on his sleeve also indirectly proved that Wu Ming had no real loyalty to the Cheng Mansion.

"I think that’s a good idea!"

Fang Zhengda encouraged Wu Ming to go inside and ask. He was ultimately more cautious and mature, knowing that the one who sticks his neck out gets shot. If they went in and inquired, irritating Chu Feng, or leaving a bad first impression on him,

it would be extremely unfavorable for their future prospects.

Therefore, although Fang Zhengda also very much wanted to go inside and find out what was happening, he slyly encouraged Wu Ming to be the scapegoat.

"You lot, what am I going to do with you?" Boss Zhong Hong said. "We’ve only waited for six hours, and you are already impatient. Lord Chu summoned us for a meeting; even if we had to wait three days instead of six hours, I would be delighted."

At this moment, Zhong Hong still spoke in favor of Chu Feng, showing his loyalty.

"Hmph, Chu Feng’s time is precious, but aren’t our time and efforts valuable as well? I can’t agree with Boss Zhong Hong’s words. If you’re too scared to ask, I will," Wu Ming said, bursting with anger as he stormed inside.

Everyone’s gaze closely followed his departing figure.

Soon, voices of conversation could be heard from inside, "May I ask Manager Chu Feng, why hasn’t he come out to see us yet? What is the matter that he summoned us for?"

Anger tinged Wu Ming’s voice.

"Please, Master Wu Ming, do calm yourself! Truth be told, Lord Chu has already gone out, he mentioned some urgent matter, and didn’t specify what it was. I guess he should be back soon!"

"At the latest, before it gets dark, he’ll definitely return!"

This servant originally belonged to the household. He was supposed to be the servant of Manager Tang Ying, but after Manager Tang Ying’s downfall, Chu Feng moved in, so naturally, the servant now belonged to Chu Feng.

The treatment for a manager was still fairly good.

There were two maids specifically tasked with cleaning, washing, and cooking, along with two male servants responsible for watching the house and guarding the courtyard.

Repairing the house or taking care of such trifles as the courtyard flowers and plants and other chores, these were all handled by the male servants.

Chu Feng can have more time for cultivation.

"What? Manager Chu Feng has already gone out early?"

"Why didn’t you tell us earlier, making us wait here for over three two-hour periods..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming couldn’t help but fly into a thunderous rage, yelling at the top of his lungs.

"Please be more understanding, Boss Wu Ming, and don’t make things difficult for us servants. If Lord Chu didn’t say anything, we naturally wouldn’t presume to act on our own." This servant expressed himself with neither servility nor overbearingness, which was quite commendable.

Wu Ming didn’t say anything further but stormed out from the inside angrily.

"Everyone, you must have heard. Manager Chu Feng isn’t inside this mansion at all, making so many of us wait for him. Isn’t our time just as valuable?"

Wu Ming ranted furiously.

"Wu Ming, mind your words. You must not be disrespectful to Lord Chu. He is the manager and also our direct superior."

"Regardless, we must obey."

Zhong Hong spoke up to stop Wu Ming, while his gaze intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the house slave inside.

It was quite evident how deep and calculating Zhong Hong’s mind was.

"In my opinion, we should leave someone here to wait. Once Manager Chu Feng returns, we can come and see him then." Fang Zhengda proposed a fairly reasonable suggestion.

"Let’s do that!" This suggestion immediately gained the support of Wu Ming.

Zhong Hong, however, remained silent, which was as good as tacit approval.

Fang Zhengda turned his head, his gaze sweeping towards Liu Dazhuang and others, "You are just the lowest-ranking medicine farmers, so continue guarding here. If Manager Chu Feng comes back, immediately go and inform us."

After speaking, without caring whether Liu Dazhuang and the others agreed, he turned and walked towards the outside.

Wu Ming followed closely behind, and after a few seconds, Zhong Hong walked at the rear.

From these subtle actions, one could discern their character qualities effectively.

"Chu, Manager Chu Feng... You’ve returned!" Just as Fang Zhengda stepped out of the mansion, he saw the indifferently faced Chu Feng walking towards him.

"Something held me up, my apologies for making everyone wait for so long!" Chu Feng said with an apologetic smile, entering the living room.

"Next time Lord Chu has matters to attend to, please inform us in advance. That way we wouldn’t have to wait so long in vain!" Wu Ming said somewhat resentfully.

He truly was a rash and fearless young man, daring to speak back to Chu Feng right to his face.

"Wu Ming, how can you speak to Lord Chu like that? Watch your tone! The kowtow and apologize to Lord Chu immediately."

Zhong Hong barked sternly, seeming somewhat like an aggressive dog raised by Chu Feng.

Wu Ming had no intention of apologizing, standing stubborn and proud with his neck stiff.

"Let it go, but don’t let it happen again!" Chu Feng actually quite admired Wu Ming’s nature, but as a superior, he must maintain a balance of kindness and severity.

Being publicly contradicted by a subordinate, if he smiled and praised him for the contradiction, it would only be the case if he had water in his brain.

"Everyone, sit down! I’ve called you here for two matters. Liu Dazhuang has performed outstandingly, with excellent character. A small leader position is now vacant. He is hereby promoted as a small leader; I hope you all take note."

Chu Feng’s authoritative gaze swept over the whole room.

In promoting Liu Dazhuang as a small leader, his stance was extremely domineering and assertive.

Originally, Liu Dazhuang was under the management of Fang Zhengda.

The vacancy for that small leader position should have been recommended by Fang Zhengda.

Now, with Chu Feng directly making the decision, it was as if it had nothing to do with Fang Zhengda.