Chapter 649 Zhao Shuzhuo's Happy Event
She was holding a steaming hot leek and egg dumpling that had just come out of the pot, but she didn't even bother to take a bite. Her eyes were wide open, full of curiosity and eagerness.
She leaned forward slightly, stretching her neck as if she could get the answer faster. Her clear voice broke the noise in the room:
"Brother Jianguo, what is the other happy event?"
This question was like dropping a bombshell on the calm lake, instantly stopping all the noise at the dinner table.
The people who were originally discussing the new brick factory enthusiastically seemed to be under a spell. The bowls and chopsticks in their hands were frozen in mid-air, and their mouths were open, as if they were about to speak but stopped.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Wang Jianguo like spotlights, their expressions filled with intense anticipation, as if they were waiting for the opening of a door leading to a mysterious treasure.
For a moment, the dining table was completely silent, with only the fire still jumping tirelessly, and the occasional sparks seemed particularly abrupt in this quiet atmosphere.
Wang Jianguo felt the sharp gazes of the crowd, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a mysterious smile, with a hint of cunning and intimacy in his eyes.
He paused deliberately, and slowly glanced around the table, enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention, before he said to everyone in a leisurely manner:
"This second happy event is for Brother Shuzhuo personally. Although he is the protagonist, it is a happy event that will surely make us all happy when we hear about it."
As he spoke, he slightly turned sideways and gently patted Zhao Shuzhuo's shoulder with his hand. The strength was just right, as if he was cheering him up, but also like a silent hint.
"Brother Shuzhuo, you can tell for yourself."
As soon as Wang Jianguo finished speaking, everyone's curiosity was like a piece of dry wood that had been ignited, and it suddenly burned fiercely.
Everyone seemed to be pulled by the same invisible force, and almost at the same moment, they all turned their eyes to Zhao Shuzhuo.
Some people opened their eyes so wide that their eyeballs seemed about to pop out, as if they were afraid of missing any details.
Some people put down the bowls and chopsticks in their hands, leaned forward, and supported their hands tightly on the table, as if they wanted to get into Zhao Shuzhuo's head to find out what was going on.
There were also a few young girls whose cheeks flushed instantly, their eyes flashing with shyness and expectation. They secretly glanced at Zhao Shuzhuo, their fingers unconsciously playing around the corners of their clothes.
It seemed as if he was secretly wondering what kind of great event in the life of this usually calm, capable and highly respected captain had just happened.
At this moment, Zhao Shuzhuo was caught off guard by the sudden focus of everyone.
He subconsciously straightened his back, and his originally fair cheeks suddenly turned red, like a ripe apple.
The blush quickly spread from the cheeks to the ears, and even the neck was stained pink.
There was a hint of shyness and embarrassment in his eyes, and he raised his hand and scratched the back of his head in panic, making his originally neat hair a little messy.
I opened my mouth, but felt like my throat was choked by something. I could only make some slight "hum" sounds, and for a moment I didn't know where to start.
Under the continued "burning" gazes of the crowd, he coughed lightly and tried to regulate his breathing.
He tried to calm himself down before slowly opening his mouth, ready to reveal this joy that belonged only to him.
In the kitchen, a warm scent permeated every corner, mixed with the aroma of freshly-cooked leek and egg dumplings, teasing everyone's sense of smell.
Zhao Shuzhuo sat at the dining table, tightly gripping a worn enamel cup with his fingers trembling slightly.
A lot of the paint on the cup had fallen off, revealing a mottled base color, just like his somewhat messy mood at the moment.
His eyes moved around in panic under the anxious gazes of the crowd. He opened his mouth to speak, but his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he could only stammer out a few "I":
"I...I...I...Jianguo, I'm really embarrassed to say it, so you should say it."
His face flushed and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. The calm and capable demeanor he usually had when directing production was completely gone.
The word "I" echoed again and again in the silent air, but he couldn't follow up with any further words. The more anxious he became, the more tangled his tongue became.
Everyone held their breath and stared at him without blinking. The atmosphere at the dinner table was tense yet somewhat humorous.
Seeing that Zhao Shuzhuo had been saying "I" for a long time but couldn't explain anything, Wang Jianguo knew that he couldn't keep everyone waiting any longer.
He smiled heartily, nodded at Zhao Shuzhuo, and said with a sense of responsibility:
"Everyone is waiting anxiously, so let me do it."
As he spoke, he straightened his back, glanced around to make sure everyone was listening carefully, and then he spoke slowly.
"This second happy event is a major event in the life of Zhao Shuzhuo, the leader of our Jianye Village Production Team!"
Wang Jianguo deliberately emphasized his tone, his eyes revealing uncontrollable joy.
"Everyone knows that Brother Shuzhuo devotes himself to the work of the production team on weekdays, leading us to plant in spring and harvest in autumn, and worrying about the development of the village. He is so busy that he has no time to think about his own personal problems."
He paused slightly, his eyes filled with admiration and pity for Zhao Shuzhuo.
"But during this business trip of more than ten days, fate has come so miraculously! Brother Shuzhuo has found his life partner!"
Wang Jianguo's voice echoed in the kitchen. Because his choice of words was rather "literary", with sophisticated and formal tone, no one could react for a moment.
Some villagers frowned, their eyes full of confusion, as if they were trying to figure out the meaning of this sentence.
Some looked at each other and whispered:
"What is a life partner? Does it mean finding someone?"
The young girls blushed and secretly cast their glances at Zhao Shuzhuo, with curiosity and a hint of envy in their eyes.
The young men opened their mouths wide, as if they had heard something earth-shattering. After a moment's silence, they burst into laughter and began to talk at once.
An elderly man took a few puffs of his pipe, tapped the pipe bowl, and said slowly:
"Oh, our Captain Shu Zhuo finally has a companion, that's great!"
The aunt next to her also echoed:
"That's right, we can rest assured that someone will take care of him in the future."
For a moment, the kitchen was in an uproar, and everyone's enthusiasm was completely ignited, focusing on Zhao Shuzhuo's happy event.
We discussed non-stop, and the atmosphere, which was originally a little solemn due to the waiting, instantly became cheerful and warm.