The expressions of everyone changed subtly, especially Li Tao's father, who looked at his son standing behind his brother, hesitating to speak.
A board member with a square face and a big nose coughed, his eyebrows furrowing into deep lines before he even spoke.
"I think starting the new city plan now is too risky. The armed train took out nineteen of our people, one-fifteenth of the company's elite armed forces, and now it eyes us vigilantly. What if it launches a surprise attack when we are clearing Changli County?"
"This is all we have. If we lose it, we will definitely be left behind by other companies within three to five years!"
As soon as he finished speaking, some immediately voiced their agreement.
Li Tao's father remained silent, but there was a hint of agreement in his eyes.
Seated at the head on the left side, Li Wangchuan interlocked his fingers in front of his nose, gazing coldly at the sixteen board members.
