Chapter 495 Shocking Everyone
When the staff at the train station heard this, they immediately took careful notes and rushed to find Zhang Lei to convey the instructions.
After receiving the notice, Zhao Shuzhuo did not dare to slack off. He knew very well that this batch of materials was related to the production and living security of the Great Northern Wilderness in the next period of time, and directly affected whether everyone could successfully survive the difficult stage of the initial land reclamation.
It was still dark and the stars had not yet disappeared, but Zhao Shuzhuo got up, washed up quickly, put on his old cotton-padded jacket, and hurried out.
Along the way, the biting cold wind cut his face like a knife. He shrank his neck and quickened his pace to the train station.
At the same time, partners who came with Zhao Shuzhuo also gathered from all directions.
In order to keep warm, some people wrapped themselves in thick quilts and went out, only to find that the quilts were covered with frost when they arrived; some people did not even have time to tie their shoes, and jogged all the way, with their shoelaces flying in the wind.
Others held flashlights tightly in their hands, the beams of light swaying in the darkness, lighting the way forward.
But their eyes revealed the same seriousness and eagerness. When they met each other, they just nodded briefly and stood together at the platform, quietly waiting for the arrival of the train.
As the sky gradually turned pale, a long train whistle sounded in the distance. Everyone was excited and stretched their necks to look towards the end of the track.
The train slowly pulled into the platform. Its huge body, covered in dust, slowly stopped under the expectant gaze of the crowd.
Zhao Shuzhuo and others couldn't wait to run towards the train. When they got closer to the carriage and saw the rich supplies loaded inside, everyone was stunned for a moment.
There were large and small bags piled up like mountains, and brand new farm tools, shiny hoes, and sharp sickles neatly arranged, as if they were ready to show their skills on the land of the Great Northern Wilderness.
Bags of grain are stacked in the corner, and the bulging sacks are printed with the word "good harvest". These grains are enough to sustain everyone through the lean season.
There are also all kinds of daily necessities, including thick quilts, brand new cotton-padded clothes, and toiletries. Each item carries the care for the pioneers of the Great Northern Wilderness.
Everyone stared with their eyes wide open, the degree of shock was simply indescribable, and their mouths were open so wide that it seemed as if they wanted to stuff an egg into them.
The look on their faces showed both shock at the abundance of material resources and longing and hope for future life. It took a long while for everyone to come back to their senses.
They began to busily unload the truck, preparing to place these precious materials as quickly as possible so that they could play the greatest role in the Great Northern Wilderness.
The train was parked steadily at the platform, the body of the train emitting a cold, metallic luster in the morning light. Outside the window, the biting cold wind from the Great Northern Wilderness whistled past, making people's cheeks hurt.
Inside the carriage, Zhao Shuzhuo and others were still immersed in the shock of seeing the large amount of supplies for the first time. They stood there, staring at the mountain of goods.
At this moment, Wang Jianguo's powerful voice broke the brief deadlock. He took a step forward, looking at everyone, his eyes showing a bit of urgency and competence, and urged loudly:
"Don't just stand there, everyone! Time is running out, let's move quickly. The sooner we finish moving, the sooner we can go back and tell our fellow villagers the good news, so that they can be happy too."
"What we brought back this time are all good things. I want to tell my fellow villagers that as long as they have money and tickets, they will not be afraid of not being able to buy the good things they want in the future. Life will definitely become more and more promising as time goes by!"
His voice echoed in the carriage with an unquestionable power, instantly dispelling everyone's astonishment.
As soon as he finished speaking, the young and strong men around him started moving "crackling" like lit firecrackers.
Their faces all flushed, and they were gathering their strength. They looked at each other, with sparks of competition flashing in their eyes, and rushed towards the goods in a rush.
The young man who led the charge strode to a pile of farm tools and held a brand new hoe tightly with both hands. The veins on his arms bulged. He tested the weight and grinned:
"Wow, this hoe looks powerful, it will definitely be useful for clearing wasteland!"
As he said this, he picked up his hoe and walked towards the car at a brisk pace. The guys behind him were not to be outdone, and some of them picked up sacks full of grain.
The heavy sack weighed him down, but he gritted his teeth, straightened his back, and followed suit grunting.
Someone else picked up a pile of thick quilts, but the quilts were piled so high that they blocked his view. He could only tilt his head and carefully grope his way to get off the bus.
For a moment, the carriage was filled with noise, everyone was shouting and working enthusiastically.
The unloading process still used the same clever method as last time, borrowing the small truck of Master Yu from the canteen.
Although the small truck is not big, it is very sturdy and durable. On weekdays, Master Yu relies on it to travel between the canteen and the market, transporting ingredients and silently contributing to everyone's food.
This time, with its help, a lot of goods can be transported in one trip, which greatly saves manpower and time. At least one trip can be saved, avoiding everyone from tossing back and forth in the cold wind.
Wang Jianguo stood aside, watching the busy crowd, feeling both relieved and grateful. He knew that the smooth journey was inseparable from the help of many kind people.
Take Master Yu for example. He lent out his beloved small truck without saying a word to solve the urgent problem. And there is guard Zhang Lei who sticks to his post day and night to ensure the safety of supplies.
Uncle Zhang at the train station is old but still very enthusiastic and runs around helping with coordination.
Thinking of this, Wang Jianguo turned and walked to several packages that had been prepared on the side, which contained specially selected good things.
He carefully packed the package for Master Yu with his own hands, which contained two kilograms of fresh pork - a rare commodity at that time when supplies were scarce.
There is also a warm woolen scarf. Master Yu gets up before dawn every day to cook for everyone. Wearing a scarf can keep warm in winter.
The package for Zhang Lei contained a pair of brand new military boots. Zhang Lei's feet were often cold when he was on guard, and these boots were perfect for him, as they were both warm and sturdy.
There were also a few packs of his favorite beef jerky so that he could fill his stomach while on duty.
As for Uncle Zhang at the train station, Wang Jianguo prepared a thick quilt, a pair of reading glasses and some nourishing nutritional supplements for him. Uncle Zhang is old, and these things are practical and thoughtful.
Wang Jianguo handed these thoughtful packages to them one by one and said sincerely:
"My dear brothers, I am grateful for your help this time. These things are nothing. Just consider it as my New Year's greetings to everyone. May we all have a good New Year!"