Chapter 682 - 300: Township Upgraded—A Joyous Occasion for Xuanhe Town! (Part 3)

Zhang Hao chuckled: "Yuan, I knew I couldn’t hide it from you."

After a slight pause, he cleared his throat and raised his voice: "I might be getting promoted."

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Promoted from Level 2 Staff to Level 1 Staff?"

Zhang Hao shook his index finger, a hint of pride gradually emerging on his face: "Deputy Director!"

"The higher-ups seem quite satisfied with the competition I organized this time, and decided to give me a bit more responsibility, trying out the Deputy Director’s duties."

Chen Yuan’s face broke into a smile, clasping his hands together: "Congratulations, Director Zhang~"

The Spiritual Energy Revival not only birthed incredible new life but also fiercely impacted the old social order.

For someone of Zhang Hao’s age to serve as Deputy Director, it owes not only to his own abilities but also to new ideals and a new order.

While the two chatted, Song Guohao called to invite both to a meeting at the office.

Hurriedly, the two headed to the office.

The meeting attendees were numerous, including not only staff from various units but also notable figures from across Xuanhe Town.

Chen Yuan was naturally the indisputable main character, yet he knew little about these matters, adhering to the principle of no investigation, no right to speak, he voluntarily stepped aside, letting the recently promoted village head and Song Guohao take the lead at the meeting.

Amusingly, the old village head had long reached retirement age, but Xuanhe Village had been developing so well that he was promoted at the last moment.

This meeting covered many topics, but most of them had nothing to do with Chen Yuan.

He only knew one thing: From today onward, Xuanhe Village would be out of Nanhe Town’s jurisdiction and take nearby villages under its own jurisdiction.

The meeting lasted a full two hours, despite being mentally and physically exhausted, everyone left the office feeling invigorated, discussing excitedly.

"Who would’ve thought our village could encounter such an opportunity!"

"People are usually off to better places, but it turns out we don’t even have to go anywhere, the village just gets better on its own."

"Got to thank Advisor Chen..."

"Indeed, without Advisor Chen, our village wouldn’t be as popular as it is now."

Upon hearing everyone credit the removal of the town for the creation of the new township to him, Chen Yuan quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, I’m just an insignificant excuse."

Leaving the office and arriving on the street, Chen Yuan then realized the entire village was immersed in a lively celebration.

Snowflakes slapped the newly hung "Xuanhe Town" plaque, with many villagers gathered below either discussing or taking photos, children chasing the Puppy Team running around.

Once tired, the children built snowmen nearby, while a newborn Fire Dog pup curled up nearby napping, its fiery red fur melting the thin snow around its paws. A flock of Violent Cloud Sparrows stood neatly on the electric pole, watching the bustling scene below.

Zhao cast an envious glance at his playful friends, but his ears rang with Zhao’s urging voice: "Are you ready? Time to set off!"

Though tired these days, Zhao saved up quite a bit from running a fruit stall and decided to take advantage of the festive day to take his wife and children on a city trip, and buy a Pet Beast for home protection.

Experts say letting kids interact with Pet Beasts from a young age might increase their chances of awakening into Beastmasters.

Zhao thought this was just a gimmick to make ordinary people buy Pet Beasts, but he had spare money, purchasing a Pet Beast wasn’t difficult.

Besides, what if Zhao grows up to be a distinguished Beastmaster?

Life always needs a goal.

Just like Xuanhe Village nestled in the depths of the mountains, previously little known, yet generations of people living there never gave up on the pursuit of a better life.

And today, human and Pet Beast harmony will surely weave an even brighter future.

All the townsfolk believed so.