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"I won't buy anything, I'll just say a few words and leave."

"..."

"What's going on?" A family steward near the door frowned. Just as he reached the door, it was pushed open.

Su Chen walked in from outside the door.

Standing at the door, he casually glanced at everyone before finally nodding to the astonished Luo Minghe.

"The whole family is having a meeting, not at home, but they all came to the Chamber of Commerce. It's kind of me to make this trip."

After speaking, Su Chen walked up to Luo Mingtao, who was sitting directly above him, and waved his hand, saying, "Get up."

"Oh, um, ah..."

Plop.

Luo Mingtao, who had stood up, suddenly felt his legs go weak and knelt down again.

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Then a gasp rang out throughout the room—

"The old man?!?"

...

Luo family.

Located in the core area of ​​Yujingtai, a place where every inch of land is extremely valuable.

The enormous mansion was adorned with red lanterns, red-lacquered pillars, and large stone lions. The eaves were high, and the mansion was surrounded by lush bamboo groves and paved with bluestone. Groups of maids moved about, managing the household affairs, making it resemble a palace.

At this moment, the Luo family hall was completely silent.

Su Chen sat alone at the top of the hall, while everyone else stood.

These high-ranking members of the Luo family, who usually wield great power and influence, dared not utter a sound at this moment.

"Grandpa, have some tea." Luo Mingtao carefully presented the teacup to Su Chen.

Su Chen glanced at it but did not answer.

Luo Mingtao could only continue to maintain his composure.

Seeing this, the others lowered their heads silently, not daring to speak.

Although they shamelessly persuaded the old man to return to the Luo family, it seemed that the old man was not in a good mood... Everyone's eyes secretly turned to Luo Minghe, because Su Chen's attitude towards him at the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce was obviously different. Later, they learned that Su Chen and Luo Minghe had known each other in Mondstadt.

"Minghe, go and serve tea."

An elder from the Luo family gestured for Luo Minghe to speak.

The latter hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, took the teacup from Luo Mingtao's hand, and said, "Old man, have a cup of tea."

"Ah."

Su Chen took the cup and calmly took a sip.

The tea is of excellent quality, but the taste is just average.

"I'll tell you three things."

Setting down his teacup, Su Chen said, "First, Li Yue will open up sea routes, and the Luo family will join."

wow~

The crowd was noisy.

Luo Mingtao was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Grandpa, the family meeting discussed the matter of opening up a sea route, and everyone unanimously felt..."

"You think there's no profit to be made?" Su Chen said calmly. "Or is it because the risk is too high, and you could easily lose everything?"

Luo Mingtao lowered his head: "Both are true. The opening of shipping routes is inevitable for Liyue's future development. Since that's the case, even if the Luo family doesn't participate, they can still profit in the future... If they join in the investment, given the Seven Stars' wariness of the Yanhuang Merchant Guild over the years, even if they succeed in the end, they probably won't deliver the benefits. Moreover, the sea area is vast, and the amount of money and manpower required is difficult to estimate, so..."

"You all think so?"

Su Chen looked at the others.

After a while of silence.

Luo Minghe said, "Brother's consideration is reasonable, but I think we can't just look at the present. Opening up channels in Liyue is a good thing for the whole of Liyue and everyone. If this matter can be settled as soon as possible, with the foundation of Yanhuang, we will definitely benefit no less than others."

Luo Mingtao frowned: "Then how do we calculate the initial investment?"

Luo Minghe said, "Some things can't be calculated, brother. You only see how much we need to invest, but how much Mora is the priority right to use the route worth? How much Mora is the gratitude of the people of Liyue worth? The Yanhuang Merchant Guild is a brand, but this golden brand is more about the old man himself than the Luo family. As long as the old man is around, any place can become the next Luo family. Tell me, what does that mean?"

Luo Mingtao remained silent.

He knew what Luo Minghe meant.

Today, the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce is still powerful, but that's because of its extensive industry coverage and its strong financial foundation.

When people talk about the Chamber of Commerce, they think of Old Master Luo Chen.

Ke Luochen has been gone for decades.

This results in the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce giving people the impression that it appears to be a behemoth but is actually quite hollow.

Lacking core influencing factors and core control, there's nothing worth mentioning.

Therefore, Luo Minghe believes that this investment in opening up new air routes is actually an opportunity for the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce.

“In fact, the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce has no shortage of ways to make money. What we lack is influence. Only by raising the Chamber of Commerce’s standing in the hearts of the people of Liyue can we have a chance to break through the current constraints.” After Luo Minghe finished speaking, he glanced at Su Chen with some trepidation. Seeing that the latter’s expression was normal, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He hadn't actually planned to say these things, but Luo Minghe was unwilling to give up. If he didn't seize this opportunity, he probably would never have another chance to rise to prominence.

"Using unpredictable Mora to gain fame... that..."

The members of the Luo family looked at each other in bewilderment.

However, Su Chen did not refute Luo Minghe's boastful talk.

"It seems the old man still favors Minghe."

"It's obvious that the old man had long planned to participate in the project of opening up the air route."

"However, upon closer reflection, if this can enhance the Yanhuang Merchant Guild's standing among the people of Liyue, the intangible benefits would be immeasurable."

"As expected of the old man, he is very farsighted. We are still far behind him."

“That kid Minghe has learned some of the old man’s essence.”

"If the old master supports Minghe to become the head of the family, I'm afraid no one can object."

As the crowd whispered among themselves, Su Chen waved his hand, signaling Luo Minghe to step back.

The latter was taken aback, and a chill ran down his spine.

Did he make a mistake?

"Grandpa, isn't that what you...think?" Luo Minghe asked, forcing himself to speak.

Su Chen did not answer.

Instead, they started talking about the second thing.

"In the past few days, all transactions of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce have been halted, and the purchase of goods other than supplies has been stopped. If necessary, some shops will be closed and external transactions will be suspended."

wow~

Everyone was shocked.

"Old Master, are you...are you joking?" an elder asked anxiously. "This is during the Immortal Invocation Ceremony, is closing the shop at this time...?"

Right now, trade is at its peak, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce is making a fortune every day. If they close their stores, they will lose tens of millions in no time!

"The third thing."

Su Chen's calm and unquestionable tone caused everyone to freeze in shock.

"The Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce will establish a charity hall to specifically take in homeless children. The charity hall can accept donations, but cannot make a profit from them. All children who enter the charity hall will be raised by the Chamber of Commerce, which will provide them with food, clothing, shelter, and education."

Everyone: "..."

"Alright, I've said everything I need to say. If you want to acknowledge me as your old man, then do as I say... Also, don't reveal my return to anyone else."

After saying that, Su Chen got up and walked out of the hall, seemingly unwilling to say another word.

The remaining high-ranking members of the Luo family exchanged bewildered glances.

They had assumed that Su Chen's return would lead the Luo family to even greater glory.

In the end, he only talked about three things.

Moreover, these are all three things that have nothing to do with the development of the Chamber of Commerce.

"Has the old man changed his personality since returning from his cultivation journey?" an elderly man familiar with Su Chen asked, puzzled. "Leaving aside the second matter, how much Mora will the Chamber of Commerce have to lose if the first and third matters are to be carried out?"

"Then just tell me if you're going to do it or not?" the old man next to him said impatiently.

"Yes, yes, yes! The old man has said so, who dares not to do it?"

Yes, who would dare not do it?

In the large families of Liyue, respect for elders is an unquestionable matter, not to mention that Su Chen's influence in the Luo family is too great. He is getting younger and younger. Who knows what big move the old man is hiding behind this?

Maybe if these unfilial descendants acted even slightly abnormally, the old man would betray them and kill them all.

"By the way, have you noticed that the old man looks just like the Emperor when he looks younger?"

"I must say, it really does look quite like him. I remember many years ago, some people mistook the old man for the Human Emperor."

"Ah, yes, yes, maybe the old man is the reincarnation of the Human Emperor."

"...Alright, alright, enough of this nonsense, let's disperse. The old man has spoken, let's get moving."

Amidst a chorus of sighs and exclamations, everyone in the hall dispersed to attend to the three important tasks the old man had entrusted to them.

Luo Minghe looked somewhat lost in the crowd.

He had thought that after this performance, Su Chen would be inclined to let him become the head of the family.

But he left without saying anything.

"Did I really say something wrong?"

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