Chapter 627 Give Zhao Shuzhuo some advice
Now that he was unexpectedly faced with such a thorny emotional problem, he was instantly thrown into disarray, completely losing his usual calmness and competence. He was like a lost deer, running around in panic.
Wang Jianguo sighed slightly, knowing in his heart that this was undoubtedly a major hurdle in Zhao Shuzhuo's life.
The beauty of first love has just sprouted, but it will soon face the storm of reality. No matter who it is, it would be difficult to withstand it. So, he thought again and again, and asked softly:
"Brother Shuzhuo, if I asked you to give up Jianye Village and the production team and come here just for the person you like, would you be willing?"
As soon as he asked this question, Wang Jianguo himself felt a little heavy. He knew that this was by no means a simple decision. Behind it was a fierce collision between ideals, responsibilities and love.
When Zhao Shuzhuo heard this, he seemed to be frozen. The panic on his face froze instantly, and was replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.
He opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but no word came out.
This was the first time in his life that he had thought about this issue so seriously. Before this, his world was simple and pure, revolving around the construction of the village and the livelihoods of his fellow villagers.
To him, love is like a star in the distant sky, beautiful but out of reach.
But now, the star is very close, but it is blocked by layers of clouds, putting him in a dilemma.
He slowly loosened his clenched fists, and his hands hung limply at both sides of his body. Then, as if driven by an invisible force, he began to pace back and forth at the stairs.
Each step he took was extremely slow, as if he was dragging a heavy burden under his feet, and his eyes were wandering.
Sometimes I looked out the window at the lush trees, sometimes I stared at the steps under my feet, my thoughts were like a tangled mess, entangled in my mind.
He knew very well that Jianye Village was the result of his hard work over the years and that the production team carried the hope of the villagers to get rid of poverty and become rich. There were every tree and blade of grass and every friendly face he was familiar with.
And Yang Xiaohua is the warm flame that has just ignited in his heart, and a touch of gentleness and brightness that he encounters in his busy life. This feeling is also precious and hard to give up.
He was struggling to balance love and responsibility. His inner struggle made him extremely painful. His steps became heavier and heavier, and every step seemed to be stepping on the tip of his heart.
The corridor was silent, with only the slightly heavy footsteps of Zhao Shuzhuo echoing in the empty space. His figure lingered at the stairs, as if he was trapped in an invisible maze and couldn't find the exit.
Time seemed to be frozen, and every second passed extremely slowly. After a long while, Zhao Shuzhuo finally stopped.
He slowly raised his head and looked straight at Wang Jianguo. The expression on his face was more solemn than ever, as if he was about to read an extremely sacred oath.
In his eyes, there was attachment, reluctance, firmness and determination. The complex emotions intertwined together made his whole body radiate a different kind of light.
He took a deep breath and answered Wang Jianguo in a steady and slightly hoarse voice:
"Jianguo, you know, Jianye Village is more than just a place name to me. It is my hometown where I was born and raised, and the root of my soul."
"My parents passed away when I was young, and I grew up alone on that piece of land. It was the villagers who helped me grow up by providing me with food and clothing."
"From then on, I secretly vowed to give back to this land and to those villagers who were like my own family."
At this point, Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes turned red. He raised his head slightly, trying to hold back the tears that were about to burst out. After a pause, he continued:
"If I were just an ordinary farmer who worked from sunrise to sunset without any mission or responsibility, I would definitely stay here for Xiaohua without hesitation."
"Her every smile, every move, is like the warm sunshine in spring, warming my heart."
"I am willing to stay by her side and spend my whole life with her, even if the days are dull as water, as long as she is with me, I will be filled with happiness."
His voice trembled slightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if he was cheering himself up and gathering strength to continue speaking.
"but……"
As soon as this transitional word came out, Zhao Shuzhuo's tone instantly became more determined.
"But now I am the leader of the Jianye Village production team. This is not just a title, but also a heavy responsibility."
"Over the years, I have watched villagers struggling to make ends meet, children unable to go to school, and elderly people unable to afford medical care. My heart feels like it is being stabbed by thousands of needles."
"I led everyone to reclaim wasteland, introduce improved varieties of seeds, and build water conservancy projects, all in order to enable everyone to live a good life."
"Now, we have finally achieved initial results and are at a critical stage of development. How can I just abandon this business and leave?"
"If I leave, all my previous efforts will go to waste and the hopes of my fellow villagers will be dashed. How can I bear this?"
Zhao Shuzhuo's words were powerful, and every word seemed to hit Wang Jianguo's heart hard.
In fact, all this was within Wang Jianguo's expectations. He knew Zhao Shuzhuo too well. After years of knowing each other, he knew that Zhao Shuzhuo was a man who valued responsibility more than anything else.
In Zhao Shuzhuo's world, personal feelings are important, but as long as it involves collective interests and the development of the village.
He would not hesitate to put his personal desires in a secondary position and would never leave the place where he had fought for many years.
Wang Jianguo looked at Zhao Shuzhuo, feeling both admiration for his decision and worry about the future of his relationship with Yang Xiaohua.
But he also understood that this was Zhao Shuzhuo, a man of flesh and blood and an upright man.
Wang Jianguo listened quietly to Zhao Shuzhuo's heartfelt confession, his heart filled with emotion.
He knew very well the inner struggle and torment Zhao Shuzhuo was going through at the moment. On one side was the girl who was just beginning to fall in love and who made his heart beat fast.
On one side is his hometown that has carried his dreams and responsibilities for many years. No matter which side he gives up, it will be heartbreaking for him.
The air in the corridor seemed to be frozen, and it was so oppressive that it made people feel a little breathless.
After a moment, Wang Jianguo sighed slightly, took a step forward, and said to Zhao Shuzhuo with a serious expression:
"Brother Shuzhuo, I understand your current difficulties. This is indeed a dilemma. But now that things have come to this, we have to find a way to move forward."
He paused, looked at Zhao Shuzhuo firmly, and continued:
"Since you can't let go of Jianye Village and the villagers in the production team, then you can only persuade Comrade Xiaohua to go to the Great Northern Wilderness."