Chapter 652 Humanity and Sophistication
Having said that, Wang Jianguo raised his head slightly, and glanced at the young people in the room like a general inspecting his soldiers, as if he was estimating everyone's physical strength and enthusiasm in his mind.
"Are you asking this on behalf of your good friends?"
Wang Jianguo's gaze returned to Cheng Erhua with a smile that seemed to indicate he was asking a question knowingly.
Cheng Erhua smiled awkwardly and nodded slightly, which was considered as his agreement.
Wang Jianguo reached out his hand, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and his tone became more amiable:
"Don't worry, as long as they are not little hooligans and are down-to-earth, hardworking and honest, just let them come."
"We built the brick factory to improve everyone's life. As long as you are willing to work, you can earn money and live in a brick house."
Wang Jianguo's voice was full of inspiring power, like an exciting war drum. It not only swept away the doubts in Cheng Erhua's eyes, but also made the people around who heard it nod in agreement.
Everyone seemed to have seen the bustling construction scene of the future brick factory and the brand new brick houses earned with their own hands.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became more heated, and everyone began to discuss who was suitable to work in the brick factory, looking forward to the new life that was about to come.
Inside the house, everyone's laughter and joy were like waves, one after another, echoing in this small but warm kitchen in the backyard of the supply and marketing cooperative.
The warm fire crackled, reflecting the blush of joy on everyone's face.
Wang Jianguo stood in the crowd, frowned slightly, and his eyes revealed a barely perceptible solemnity.
He knew that although building a brick factory and recruiting workers seemed simple, it was actually a complicated matter. If one was not careful, it could cause unnecessary trouble.
So, Wang Jianguo thought for a moment, patted Cheng Erhua on the shoulder, and motioned him to walk to the side with him, away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd.
The two men came to the corner of the kitchen. Wang Jianguo first looked around vigilantly, and after confirming that no one was paying attention to them, he approached Cheng Erhua again.
At this moment, the two were so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing. Wang Jianguo bent down slightly and put his mouth close to Cheng Erhua's ear. He lowered his voice so low that it seemed as if only the two of them could hear it:
"But don't tell anyone about this for now."
There was a hint of seriousness and helplessness in his tone.
"You know, we have to consider every aspect of the village. We want to build a brick factory, and recruiting workers is a big deal, which involves the interests of every household in the village."
"If the news spreads too early and too complicatedly, someone will misunderstand it, and someone will rush to take the position first, then the situation will be in chaos."
Wang Jianguo paused for a moment, looked through the crowd, and looked at Director Song who was talking to several elderly people in the distance.
Director Song has a tall stature and a kind face. He has always enjoyed a very high prestige in the village. He handles things calmly and fairly, and is deeply respected by everyone.
Wang Jianguo's eyes showed a trace of respect and trust, and then said:
"I have to report to Director Song first. Director Song is very experienced and knowledgeable. He has handled all the big and small things in the village over the years. Which one has not been handled properly by him?"
"It's legitimate for him to announce the news. He's highly authoritative and everyone will trust him. With him checking things, it can save us a lot of trouble, don't you understand?"
Cheng Erhua held his breath, kept his eyes wide open, and listened attentively to every word Wang Jianguo said.
After Wang Jianguo finished speaking, he nodded vigorously without any hesitation, like a chicken pecking at rice, shaking his head up and down quickly.
Then, the corners of his mouth rose, revealing a meaningful smile, his eyes showing cleverness and tacit understanding, and he quickly gave Wang Jianguo a look that said "I understand".
This look seems to say:
"Brother Jianguo, don't worry. I, Cheng Erhua, am not a fool. I know this matter clearly and I will definitely not cause any trouble for you."
In order to further reassure Wang Jianguo, Cheng Erhua gently patted Wang Jianguo's arm and said in a low voice:
"Brother Jianguo, just go and report to Director Song honestly. I promise to keep my mouth shut and not let a single word out."
"We are all doing this for the good of the village. In order to make everyone live a good life, I will definitely cooperate with you."
As he spoke, Cheng Erhua straightened his chest and looked very serious, like a soldier signing a military order before going to the battlefield.
Wang Jianguo's tense nerves relaxed a little after seeing Cheng Erhua's statement. He patted the back of Cheng Erhua's hand with satisfaction, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly:
"I feel much more relieved after hearing your words. Once Director Song nods, we will roll up our sleeves and work hard to make our Jianye Village rich as soon as possible, and every household can live in a brick house."
After saying that, the two smiled at each other, their eyes full of longing and confidence for the future, and then they each blended into the lively crowd, ready to meet the upcoming challenges and opportunities.
Inside the house, the warm air seemed to be ignited by everyone's enthusiasm. Everyone sat around the mottled and paint-chipped dining table, sharing their joy with great interest.
Wang Jianguo sat among them, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes revealing a trace of worry that was difficult to dispel.
Although he had just privately reminded Cheng Erhua to keep the construction of the brick factory confidential, he felt uneasy and anxious.
After hesitating for a while, Wang Jianguo simply stood up. His tall and upright figure instantly attracted the attention of everyone at the table.
He cleared his throat first, then slowly scanned each person one by one, making sure to make eye contact with everyone before speaking:
"Everyone, we are gathered here because of fate, and there are no outsiders. Everyone here is from our supply and marketing cooperative."
As he spoke, he paused slightly, and a slightly apologetic smile appeared on his face, as if he felt embarrassed for making a request to everyone.
"Everyone has heard that our village is going to build a brick factory. This is a great thing. It can bring about earth-shaking changes to our village and make everyone's life better and better."
"But now we are still in the preparation stage, just like building a house, the foundation has not been laid yet, and some key links still need to be sorted out."
Wang Jianguo's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the room. Everyone held their breath and listened to him intently without blinking.
"So, regarding the news of the brick factory construction, I hope everyone will keep it secret for the time being and don't spread it to anyone."