The evening breeze is sultry and the night whispers.
At the same time, Wuhu Province, Kumho City.
In a large manor, there were three banquet tables in the luxurious living room.
Ma Zhuoqun, the head of the Ma family and the leader of the caravan's chamber of commerce, is hosting a banquet for family members here.
Everyone's face was filled with smiles, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious.
"Our Ma family hasn't had such a cordial dinner together for a long time. Everyone has been working hard recently. Come on, let me toast you all."
"Tonight, you can drink freely. Don't be restrained."
Ma Zhuoqun stood up with a glass of wine in his hand, and everyone else quickly stood up and drank it all.
"Dad, under your wise leadership, our performance has grown significantly this year."
"This is a good start!"
"Dad, you've worked hard. I'd like to toast you."
Ma Jinlong said respectfully.
"Yes, the head of the family has a far-sighted vision and leads us to create greater glory!"
"As expected, this year is another bumper year. The family business is making money, and we are living a good life as well."
"Master, thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you, Master!"
The tribesmen around were talking excitedly.
Ma Zhuoqun laughed loudly and drank it all in one gulp.
"Zhuo Qun, drink less. After all, you are getting older, and you are no longer what you were before."
Next to Ma Zhuoqun, a charming and beautiful woman said with a smile. Her name was Yang Xiaohui, and she was the step-in-law whom Ma Zhuoqun married after his first wife died.
She is also Ma Jinlong’s biological mother.
Ma Zhuoqun sighed and said, "My body is indeed not as good as it used to be."
"It's just that I'm happy today. Xiaohui, just let me drink a few more drinks."
Yang Xiaohui smiled coquettishly and said: "Don't just drink. You have brought everyone together today. Do you have something important to announce?"
After hearing this, everyone became quiet.
Ma Zhuoqun hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile: "We have gathered everyone here. On the one hand, it is a family gathering."
"In addition, there is indeed something that I want to announce to everyone."
He looked around and suddenly couldn't help but frown and said, "Jin Yu hasn't come yet?"
Ma Jinyu is his eldest son. He is the child he had with his first wife, and he is also Ma Jinlong’s eldest brother.
A clansman who seemed quite loyal hurriedly said: "Master, the eldest young master is in the freight department. There is a batch of important goods to be transported tonight. The eldest young master is worried and is watching it personally."
"I have already informed him, and I believe he will be here soon."
His name is Ma Zhuohou. He and Ma Zhuoqun are cousins.
Although the blood relationship is far apart, because he works hard and has made great contributions to the family over the years, he holds an important job.
It can be considered as entering the inner circle.
Because they have similar temperaments, Ma Zhonghou has the best relationship with the eldest son Ma Jinyu in the family.
Putting aside the relationship between uncle and nephew, it is a bit like a year-end friendship.
Several tribesmen nearby also praised and said: "The eldest young master has worked hard for the family these years, and has achieved great results through his hard work."
"As expected of the young master!"
"Not only are you talented, but you can also endure hardships!"
After hearing this, Yang Xiaohui's face sank. She sneered and said, "This is nothing."
"I think the eldest young master has failed to position himself properly. This kind of work should be left to the people below."
“To be a leader, you must have the consciousness to be a leader.”
"He is a dignified young man, but he doesn't understand the importance at all."
"If people like him go to the front line in person and there is no one to direct them in the office, wouldn't it cause chaos?"