In the late morning, employees began to converge from all directions towards the grand hall. It didn't take long for them to gather into a sizable group within the hall. They stood on their tiptoes, craning their necks, glancing in the direction of Su Shen and Gu Zi while murmuring amongst themselves. Their faces were filled with eager anticipation, as typically when Su Shen called for a meeting, it was to deliver good news.
A few distinct voices could be heard amidst the hum of the crowd, "Brother Shen increased our pay last month, could it be another raise?"
In the midst of the lively atmosphere, Su Shen stood next to Gu Zi, his gaze lingering on her for a while before he asked in a low voice, "You look a bit pale, what's wrong?"
