Chapter 499 New Year’s Eve
Cheng Hai listened quietly to what Wang Jianguo said, and scenes from the past where everyone worked together to overcome difficulties emerged in his mind.
He knew very well that when out in the world, connections are the greatest wealth, and these friendships, whether deep or shallow, are the solid force supporting the development of their careers.
Thinking of this, Cheng Hai nodded heavily, looked at Wang Jianguo firmly, and said:
"Jianguo, you are absolutely right! We can't do such ungrateful things. We must maintain the relationship that should be maintained. Let's do as you say."
"Go pick out some substantial New Year's goods, and we'll hurry up and deliver them to everyone before the New Year, so that they can be happy."
After getting Cheng Hai's approval, Wang Jianguo immediately showed a gratified smile on his face, as if he had already seen the surprise and emotion on the faces of his friends who received the New Year's goods.
He patted Cheng Hai on the shoulder, his tone somewhat encouraging:
"Okay, Brother Hai, I feel relieved when you say that. Let's start preparing now and make sure everything is done properly!"
After some discussion, the next busy schedule arrangement fell on Wang Jianguo's shoulders.
He stood in the center of the supply and marketing cooperative, looking around at the busy people, and quickly outlined the most appropriate division of labor plan in his mind. He cleared his throat and said loudly:
"Brothers and sisters, we are short on time and have a heavy task to accomplish. As the New Year is coming to an end, we must quickly deliver this favor. I am thinking of arranging it this way."
"I am familiar with the railway station and often deal with people dealing with goods in and out. I went there to deliver the New Year's goods to the railway station and chatted with Zhang Lei and Master Yu to thank them for their care over the past year."
As he spoke, Wang Jianguo turned to Cheng Hai, his eyes full of trust:
"Brother Hai, Director Song of the commune is very important. You have dealt with him a lot. You are familiar with him and his words carry weight."
"Please go to the commune and deliver this gift we have carefully prepared to Director Song."
Cheng Hai nodded slightly, his expression solemn, and patted Wang Jianguo on the shoulder:
"Don't worry, Jianguo, I will do this beautifully."
Wang Jianguo looked at Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu again, and said earnestly:
"Erhua, Erzhu, the family of Wang Jiqing, the head of Dali Village, and the family of Li Yuan, the head of Xiaoli Village, have also helped us a lot."
"You two have worked hard with us all the way here, and you are reliable and down-to-earth. Thank you for your hard work. When you go, remember to convey our gratitude to the two village chiefs and let them know that we will always remember their kindness."
Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu straightened their backs and responded in unison:
"Brother Jianguo, don't worry, I will complete the task!"
After making this arrangement, Wang Jianguo's gaze finally fell on He Yushui, with a gentle smile on his face:
"Yu Shui is of utmost importance to the supply and marketing cooperative. It's Chinese New Year and customers are coming in waves. We can't afford to miss out on anything."
"You are thoughtful and methodical. We all depend on you to take charge and maintain the normal operation of the supply and marketing cooperative so that everyone can buy New Year's goods smoothly."
He Yushui nodded slightly, his eyes firm:
"Brother Jianguo, don't worry, I will definitely protect our base camp."
The division of labor was set, and everyone took up their responsibilities and acted quickly. Wang Jianguo loaded the New Year's goods prepared for the railway station onto the train one by one.
There is carefully selected high-quality bacon, which is bright red in color, with alternating fat and lean parts, and has a fragrant smell. It is the favorite of the station masters to go with their drinks on weekdays.
There are also various freshly baked pastries with exquisite styles and various flavors. They are sweet but not greasy, suitable for everyone to fill their stomachs in their spare time.
Pair it with a few cans of mellow and fragrant local tea so that busy people can make a cup during their work breaks to dispel their fatigue.
Wang Jianguo carefully checked the goods several times to make sure that everything was there, then he got on his bicycle and sped towards the train station.
Cheng Hai was also not vague. He carefully selected New Year's goods that Director Song of the commune might need, including high-end four treasures of the study.
Director Song likes calligraphy and often paints in his spare time. This gift is just what he likes. There is also a wool scarf of excellent quality, which can keep warm and show thoughtfulness in the cold winter.
Add a few boxes of hard-packed nourishing products and you can replenish your body after a hard day at work.
Cheng Hai carefully loaded the New Year's goods into the car, straightened his clothes, and headed towards the commune with a solemn expression.
Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu worked together to load the New Year's goods to be sent to Dali Village and Xiaoli Village onto the truck.
There are nut gift boxes suitable for the whole family to share, symbolizing reunion and harmony; there are also candies and firecrackers that the children in the village have been looking forward to all year, allowing the children to have fun in the New Year.
There were also practical farm tools and daily necessities, which were well thought out by the village leaders. The two chatted and laughed along the way, driving to their respective destinations with a grateful heart.
As for He Yushui, after staying in the supply and marketing cooperative, he quickly got into the role.
She shuttled between the shelves, checking whether there were enough goods and whether the price tags were affixed incorrectly. When customers had questions, she was always the first to greet them with a smile and answer them patiently.
When encountering crowded situations, she will skillfully direct the flow of people and maintain order, ensuring that every customer can purchase their favorite New Year goods in a warm and orderly atmosphere.
For a time, the supply and marketing cooperative was still bustling and orderly, with a strong sense of the New Year and human touch everywhere.
In this way, under the overall planning of Wang Jianguo, a group of people were busy with their own things, but they all had the same thoughts and worked together, adding a busy and warm color to the upcoming New Year.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month. The atmosphere of the New Year is getting stronger and the whole village is immersed in the joy of upcoming family reunions.
Inside the People's Supply and Marketing Cooperative, the bustling scene of people coming and going in the past has gradually become quiet.
The shelves, which were originally full of a wide variety of goods, now only have a few left, sparsely scattered in every corner, as if silently telling the busyness and prosperity of the past month.
The afternoon sun shines through the windows of the supply and marketing cooperative, casting patches of light and shadows on the slightly empty ground.
Wang Jianguo stood at the door of the store and looked outside for a long time, and found that there were almost no villagers coming to purchase on the road.
He breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and walked into the store. Looking at the employees who were still sticking to their posts and looking a little tired, his heart was filled with gratitude and heartache.
He thought to himself that he had arranged everything for everyone else, but he must not let down these brothers and sisters who had fought alongside him. After he made up his mind, he walked to the middle of the hall of the supply and marketing cooperative.