Chapter 342 The Upcoming Happy Event
Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Erhua's departing back, his heart full of doubts.
He really didn't understand why Cheng Erhua was so proactive today. This was not like his usual style.
Just then, he noticed that Liu Erzhu was looking in the direction where Cheng Erhua left, with a meaningful smile on his face, and that smile seemed to hide some interesting secret.
Wang Jianguo, full of questions, slowly walked up to Liu Erzhu, patted him on the shoulder, and asked:
"Erzhu, what's wrong with Erhua? He's usually not so active. Is there something wrong here?"
When Liu Erzhu heard Wang Jianguo's question, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The hearty laughter was particularly loud in the bustling supply and marketing cooperative. Many people around were attracted by the laughter and cast curious glances at it.
After laughing for a long time, Liu Erzhu finally recovered. He wiped the tears from his eyes and said to Wang Jianguo:
"Brother Jianguo, you really have sharp eyes! You can tell something is wrong right away. You didn't even know it."
"The person selected by Dali Village to work in the supply and marketing cooperative this time is the niece of their village chief Wang Jiqing, a girl named Yang Chan."
"This girl is so pretty and has a good personality. She is very likable. Our fourth aunt fell in love with her at first sight."
"I'm just thinking about finding a reliable matchmaker to go to Yang Chan's house to meet her. You see, how can Erhua not be enthusiastic? He has other intentions!"
After hearing what Liu Erzhu said, Wang Jianguo was stunned at first, and then a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.
He quickly turned to look at Cheng Si, only to see Cheng Si standing there stupidly, scratching his head with a hint of embarrassment on his face.
Wang Jianguo stepped forward and asked with a smile:
"Uncle Four, is what Erzhu said true? If it's true, it's really good news!"
Cheng Si scratched his head more frequently, and said a little embarrassedly:
"I... I don't know much either. All the children's affairs are taken care of by their mothers. I am just responsible for the work, so I don't know much about anything."
There was a hint of simplicity and honesty in his eyes, which made people around him smile.
People around began to talk about it, all of them were happy about this potential good thing, and the supply and marketing cooperative was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Si with a smile on his face, his eyes showing sincerity and concern. He patted Cheng Si on the shoulder and said with a smile:
"Uncle Cheng, look, if what Erzhu said is true, it would be a great event! You must tell me as soon as possible."
"It's been a long time since we've had such a lively and festive event in Jianye Village. If this comes to pass, it will be the first happy event I've encountered since I came to our village."
"Don't be polite to me. If you need money or anything in this matter, just tell me and I will definitely help you with all my strength."
After hearing Wang Jianguo's heartwarming words, Cheng Si was deeply moved and his eyes were slightly red. He thanked Wang Jianguo repeatedly, his gratitude was beyond words, and he kept saying:
"Jianguo, you are such a good kid, so thoughtful."
Wang Jianguo pondered for a moment, as if thinking about something in his mind, and then he spoke again:
"Uncle Cheng, look, our supply and marketing cooperative will open in a few days. By then, everyone may have to rearrange their work."
"You all worked in the production team before, but I've been thinking of an idea these days. You, Hai Ge, Er Zhu, and Er Hua, the four of you should stay in the supply and marketing cooperative and continue to work."
"Just think about it, this supply and marketing cooperative would not work if there were no male comrades. Look, most of the people in the supply and marketing cooperative are female comrades now."
"They can usually organize shelves and greet customers, but loading and unloading goods is physically demanding work, and it's too strenuous for women to do, and it's inconvenient."
"With you guys here, this job will go much more smoothly, and the supply and marketing cooperative will run better. What do you think?"
As he spoke, he looked at Cheng Si with expectation, hoping to get his approval.
When the other three heard Wang Jianguo's proposal, bright smiles instantly broke out on their faces, and those smiles were full of surprise and excitement.
They were like children who had received a precious gift, with light sparkling in their eyes and exchanging delighted glances with each other, as if they had already seen the bright prospects of working in the supply and marketing cooperative.
However, Cheng Si did not show his happiness immediately like them. He was silent for a while, frowning slightly, as if thinking about something important.
After a moment, he slowly shook his head, a look of determination and helplessness appeared on his face, and he said to Wang Jianguo:
"Jianguo, I appreciate your kindness. As for the supply and marketing cooperative, it would be great if Erhua could come to work. I won't come."
"There are two reasons for this. On the one hand, if both my father and I work in the supply and marketing cooperative, I'm afraid other villagers will have objections."
"Our village is so small, and everyone is watching us. If someone thinks we got in through the back door or have any special treatment, then I will have a hard time living in the village."
"It will also cause trouble for you, right? Another thing is that Erhua's mother is still working in the production team. The work in the production team is not easy, and it is not easy for her to handle it alone."
"If I stay in the supply and marketing cooperative, she will have no help. I will go back to the production team and help her a little, so that she can have a better life."
After hearing what Cheng Si said, Wang Jianguo felt a little regretful, but he also understood his concerns.
He knew that Cheng Si was an honest and decent man who cared a lot about the opinions of the villagers and also felt sorry for his wife.
So, Wang Jianguo did not force it, but nodded gently, indicating that he agreed with Cheng Si's decision.
At this time, Wang Jianguo looked up at the sky and found that time passed so quickly that it was almost noon before he knew it.
He turned to look at He Yushui who was busy, and asked her to go home and cook first.
He Yushui responded, put down the work in his hands, dusted himself off, and prepared to leave.
Looking at He Yushui's departing back, Wang Jianguo fell into deep thought.
He realized that although the problem of cooking seemed simple now, it might become a troublesome matter as the supply and marketing cooperative opened and operated normally.
Do we have to arrange for someone to go home and cook every day? This will definitely affect the work efficiency of the supply and marketing cooperative.
This seemingly insignificant cooking problem now weighed on his heart like a huge rock, forcing him to seriously think about a solution.