In the courtyard, everyone is afraid of the little boy who is so smart!

The biting cold wind kept blowing on their faces, but they didn't care and focused on the work in their hands.

Zhao Shuzhuo held the broom tightly in both hands and swept the thick snow in front of the supply and marketing cooperative vigorously, clearing the road clean to facilitate the entry and exit of guests.

Wang Jianguo used his strength to help Cheng Hai carry the heavy boxes of cargo.

His forehead was covered with beads of sweat, and heat rose from his head, turning into white mist in the cold air.

After a while, Shen Chunhua's familiar figure appeared at the intersection. She was wrapped in a dark blue cotton jacket and her steps were brisk and steady.

Following behind him were several other employees of the supply and marketing cooperative, some of them carrying tools, some holding some miscellaneous items, and each of them had anticipation and enthusiasm for a new day of work on their face.

Soon after, Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu also came together. The two talked and laughed all the way, discussing their blessings and expectations for the opening of the supply and marketing cooperative. Their laughter echoed in the cold air.

Surprisingly, Cheng Erhua's father Cheng Si and his mother Aunt Du also showed up.

Cheng Si was wearing an old but neat military coat, with his hands behind his back and a kind smile on his face.

Aunt Du was wearing a thick scarf and holding a cloth bag in her hand, which seemed to contain some snacks prepared for everyone.

They explained with a smile that they knew the supply and marketing society was very busy today, so they came specially to help.

I hope to do my part to make this opening day smoother and more successful.

As more and more people arrived, the supply and marketing cooperative gradually became lively inside and out. Everyone performed their duties and prepared for the opening busy and orderly.

People were moving back and forth in the busy and noisy atmosphere, and the shouts of people moving goods and the noise of people sorting shelves were intertwined.

At this moment, a half-old jeep slowly drove into people's sight and stopped steadily at the door of the supply and marketing cooperative.

When the car door opened, the first person who came into everyone's sight was Director Song, who had an upright posture and steady steps.

He was wearing a Zhongshan suit that was a little faded from washing but was clean and tidy. His hair was combed back meticulously, and his eyes showed his usual competence and calmness.

The pair of black-framed glasses gleamed in the morning light, as if they could see through all the trivialities and complexities of the supply and marketing cooperative.

What was even more surprising was that the person who got off from the other side of the car was Director Liu of the brick kiln factory.

Director Liu is a tall and strong man, with a bronze face that shows some traces of the vicissitudes of life left by working in the kiln factory.

The dark blue work clothes he was wearing were still stained with some kiln dust, and his hair was a little messy, but he exuded a simple and bold aura.

He took a few steps to Director Song's side, his eyes showing some respect and kindness, which was completely different from his usual decisive and swift demeanor when he directed production at the brick kiln factory.

Wang Jianguo, Zhao Shuzhuo and the other two, who had been busy counting the goods outside, subconsciously looked up when they heard the sound of the car.

For a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, and then their faces were filled with enthusiastic smiles, and they put down the work in their hands without hesitation.

Wang Jianguo quickly rubbed his dusty hands on the corner of his clothes, then raised his hand and casually wiped the dense beads of sweat on his forehead.

He quickly walked towards Director Song and Director Liu. Zhao Shuzhuo, who was standing by, also quickly straightened his wrinkled clothes and followed closely behind Wang Jianguo with his companions.

In the blink of an eye, they were in front of the two leaders. Wang Jianguo leaned forward slightly and stretched out his hands with a smile on his face.

He shook hands with Director Song and Director Liu and said enthusiastically:

"Director Song, Director Liu, you are finally here! You must have had a hard time on the journey. Come in, please. Let's have a good chat inside."

As he spoke, he stepped aside to make way, raised his arm in a respectful "please" gesture, and his eyes were full of respect and welcome for the two leaders.

It seemed as if the people welcomed by the supply and marketing cooperative were not the superior leaders, but the close friends who had been reunited after a long separation.

Wang Jianguo was all smiles, speaking enthusiastically of welcome, leaning forward slightly and making a gesture of invitation.

At the same time, he turned sideways, pointed in the direction of the house with his hand, and politely invited Director Song and Director Liu to come in.

His pace was neither fast nor slow, perfectly keeping in sync with the two leaders, and each step was steady.

It seemed as if the road under my feet was not the somewhat rugged ground of the supply and marketing cooperative, but my most cherished red carpet.

As they walked, Wang Jianguo turned his head, with a look of surprise and fear in his eyes, and said to Director Liu with a little apology:

"Director Liu, look at the sky outside. It's snowing so heavily and the road is difficult to walk on. I really didn't expect you to come here in such bad weather."

"I'm not prepared at all. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. I hope you can forgive me!"

His voice was full of sincerity, but the smile on his face did not diminish in the slightest because of his apology. Instead, he looked even more humble and respectful.

When Director Liu heard this, he stopped, stretched out a finger, and pointed it at Wang Jianguo with a bit of feigned anger.

The corners of his mouth turned up, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he laughed heartily:

"Jianguo, what are you talking about? From what you say, you don't welcome me to join in the fun?"

"Let me tell you, it's wrong for you to do this. Think about it, the opening of the supply and marketing cooperative is a big event here, and you didn't even inform me."

"If Old Song hadn't told me about it, I would still be in the dark! If I had missed such a good opportunity, you can imagine how upset I would have felt."

As Director Liu spoke, he patted Wang Jianguo on the shoulder. His broad palm fell upon him with a touch of intimacy and familiarity.

It was as if he was telling Wang Jianguo that he was not really angry and was just joking with him.

Wang Jianguo's face instantly showed a trace of embarrassment. He scratched his head and his smile became a little awkward:

"Director Liu, you misunderstood me. I just thought that you were very busy at the brick kiln factory."

"It's just a small matter, so I dare not trouble you. Your coming here is a great honor to our supply and marketing cooperative!"

As they were talking, they had already walked into the house. The warm air inside hit their faces, forming a sharp contrast with the ice and snow outside.

At this moment, Wang Jianguo was still secretly thinking about how to properly entertain this distinguished guest who had suddenly arrived, Director Liu.

Director Liu pointed his finger in the air, with a half-smile on his face. He deliberately raised his voice and continued:

"Jianguo, please don't play tricks on me. I don't want to hear your explanations today."

"Today is such a festive day, and you left me behind. You have to drink a few glasses of wine at the banquet and apologize to me, otherwise I will be very angry."