Chapter 343 Restarting the Big Pot
Wang Jianguo shared his doubts about the eating problem with everyone, and it was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.
Everyone started to have a heated discussion.
"How about we take turns eating? It should work if we arrange it this way, some people eat first and some eat later."
A young girl was the first to put forward her idea. As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, as if she had already planned the shift change process in her mind.
"That's not possible!"
An older man nearby immediately retorted.
"How long will this take? We have so many people in the supply and marketing cooperative, and we have to go home to cook and eat immediately. If we take turns to eat, how inefficient it will be. It's such a waste of time."
"Besides, everyone is hungry and waiting for food, so they don't have the heart to work."
She frowned, her face full of worry, and was obviously not happy with the proposal.
"what should I do then?"
Someone else asked helplessly, and everyone fell into deep thought. For a while, various discussions arose one after another.
But after talking for a long time, no good solution was found and the atmosphere became a little dull.
At this moment, Zhao Shuzhuo cleared his throat and said loudly:
"How about we build a kitchen in the backyard? Then we can eat at the supply and marketing cooperative and we don't have to send someone home to cook."
"Everyone, bring your share of food coupons to the supply and marketing cooperative, put them together, and we can eat from the same pot. How about that? This will be convenient and save time."
There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes, and he seemed very confident about this proposal.
As soon as Zhao Shuzhuo finished speaking, several people nodded in agreement.
"That's fine. This is a good idea. I agree."
A voice said excitedly, and others echoed it, and the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became lively again.
However, not everyone agrees with this proposal. A lesbian in the crowd frowned and expressed her concerns:
"Wouldn't it be a big disadvantage for female comrades? We female comrades have small appetites, while male comrades eat a lot. If we put all the food coupons together and eat from the same pot, wouldn't we female comrades be at a disadvantage?"
Her words made everyone think again, and the atmosphere that had just become lively became a little solemn again.
Just when everyone was hesitating, Wang Jianguo stood up, patted his chest, and said confidently:
"That's easy. We can do this: female comrades can get a few pounds less of food coupons every month, and the extra portion for male comrades can be supplemented by the supply and marketing cooperative."
"This is fair, and everyone can have enough to eat. Do you think this is okay?"
He looked at everyone with a firm gaze, his eyes full of confidence.
After hearing what Wang Jianguo said, Zhao Shuzhuo nodded and said:
"Okay, I think it's fine, no problem, let's do it. This is a really great idea."
"It not only solves the problem of food for everyone, but also takes into account the difference in appetite between men and women. It is fair and reasonable."
After hearing this, the others also thought it was a good idea and nodded in agreement.
The atmosphere, which had been solemn just now, suddenly became relaxed and cheerful, and everyone seemed to have seen the harmonious scene of eating together in the supply and marketing cooperative.
Wang Jianguo looked around and saw that everyone nodded in agreement to the big-pot meal plan, and a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
He turned his gaze to Zhao Shuzhuo and said seriously:
"Brother Zhao, I'll leave this matter to you. You know better than me who are the best bricklayers in our village and which family has the best craftsmanship."
"You have to make good arrangements and find some reliable people to build the kitchen in the backyard."
"We have to hurry up on this matter. The supply and marketing cooperative is about to open. If the food problem is not solved, it will affect everyone's work efficiency."
"As for the expenses, go directly to Yu Shui and ask her to transfer the money to you."
Zhao Shuzhuo patted his chest confidently and responded:
"Don't worry, Jianguo. I'll arrange for someone to start working on it right away. You don't have to worry about it. I promise to build the kitchen properly."
Wang Jianguo looked at Zhao Shuzhuo's determined eyes and nodded slightly, expressing his trust in him.
After arranging this matter, Wang Jianguo felt his tense nerves relax a little.
He was just about to go out for a walk, breathe some fresh air, and take a look at what else needed attention around the supply and marketing cooperative.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps were heard coming from afar, and then Cheng Erhua ran back panting.
He ran so fast that he almost bumped into Wang Jianguo. Cheng Erhua supported his knee with one hand, bent over and gasped for air.
After a long while, he finally recovered and looked up at Wang Jianguo and said:
"Brother Jianguo, I...I have notified everyone in Dali Village and Xiaoli Village...they will be here soon...soon."
Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Erhua who was out of breath and hurried to the water tank next to him.
The water in the tank shimmered in the sunlight, and a small leaf was floating on the water.
Wang Jianguo reached out and picked up the scoop hanging beside the water tank, scooped a scoop of water skillfully, and handed it to Cheng Erhua, with a hint of anger in his tone:
"Why are you in such a hurry? You look so tired. If you have anything to say, just talk slowly. It's not a big deal."
Cheng Erhua took the water scoop and drank a few big gulps. He felt much better and a simple smile appeared on his face.
Cheng Erhua paused and continued:
"Brother Jianguo, I have notified everyone. People from Dali Village and Xiaoli Village are on their way and will arrive soon."
"I was worried that everyone was worried, so I came back to give you a message."
Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Erhua's serious and anxious expression and felt funny, so he wanted to tease him.
So, he pretended to be curious and asked:
"Oh? Who did Dali Village and Xiaoli Village choose? Erhua, do you know them?"
Cheng Erhua was only thinking about completing the notification task and did not realize that Wang Jianguo was teasing him.
He scratched his head and answered seriously:
"The one who came from Dali Village is the niece of their village chief, Yang Chan. She is very pretty and has a gentle personality."
"The person who came from Xiaoli Village is the village chief's sister, Li Xinyan. I heard she is also a capable girl."
Wang Jianguo raised his lips slightly, a sly look flashed in his eyes, and he said jokingly:
"Oh? They all sound good. Are they married? Look, there are quite a few single guys in our village."
"When they come, we'll ask them if there are any boys they like. It would be a great thing if we could help them get married."