I let the last bit of silence settle after they all scattered back to their tasks, then I straightened slightly and spoke again in a clear voice that carried across the open space without needing me to shout.
"There will be a meeting," I said calmly, my eyes moving over all of them as they paused to listen again. "In two hours. Make sure everyone is informed and gathered."
Zhang Lei nodded immediately.
"Yes, Master."
Chen Guo followed quickly. "I will pass the message to every group."
Wang Bao gave a short nod as well, already turning slightly as if preparing to move. "Understood."
Li Shan added quietly, "No one will be left behind."
I gave a small nod, satisfied that the instruction had been understood, then turned away without saying anything further, already deciding I would use the time before the meeting to look around the village properly.
