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

As Wang Jianguo spoke, he gestured with his hands, as if he had already seen the figures of the staff on duty patrolling around the supply and marketing cooperative.

There was a hint of expectation in his eyes. He looked at Zhao Shuzhuo and Cheng Hai again and said:

"I know this will increase some expenses, but compared with the safety of the supply and marketing cooperative, I think it is worth it."

"You two have more experience in this area than I do, so I want to hear your opinions. Do you think this is okay?"

Wang Jianguo's voice was sincere and firm. He waited quietly for the answers from his two brothers, while the afternoon sun shone on them.

The atmosphere seemed a little solemn, as if this decision would affect the future fate of the supply and marketing cooperative.

He paused, frowned, his eyes full of worry, looked around at the supply and marketing cooperative buildings, and then said:

"For the safety of the supply and marketing cooperative, I think we need to take some measures. I want to hire someone to stay on duty at night."

"This way, any movement can be discovered and dealt with promptly, so that our hard work won't be put in danger again."

Cheng Hai frowned slightly and rubbed his hands together, as if trying to dispel the cold. After a moment's silence, he said:

"Jianguo, it's fine to hire someone to stay on duty as you said, but you also know that in this winter, the temperature drops very low at night, and the wind is howling outside, freezing cold."

"Even if we want to keep them here, where are we going to let them stay? We can't let the guys on duty freeze in the open air all night. That's not a good idea."

As he said this, he exhaled and looked at Wang Jianguo, his eyes full of consideration of this practical issue.

Zhao Shuzhuo seemed to be suddenly enlightened after hearing Cheng Hai's words. He slapped his thigh fiercely, making a crisp sound, stood up, and said excitedly:

"Hey, I'm thinking of a place! The place next to our kitchen is perfect."

"When we built the kitchen, we built an extra small room. It was originally intended to be used to store sundries, although the space is not big."

"But if you tidy up and clear out the mess, and put a bed in, there will still be more than enough space."

"And it's right next to the kitchen, so when I cook during the day, the heat can get through, and it won't be too cold to stay inside at night. Doesn't this just solve the housing problem?"

As Zhao Shuzhuo spoke, he gestured with his hands to indicate the location and size of the hut, his face filled with joy as if he had discovered a new world.

Wang Jianguo had been listening carefully to what the two had said. When he heard this, he nodded thoughtfully and said in approval:

"Yes, that's what I thought at first. This place is both secluded and warm. It's perfect for use as a temporary residence for the staff on duty."

"But there is still a key problem that has not been solved. Where should we find the person who is on duty?"

"Although there are many strong laborers in our village, everyone has his own things to do. I'm afraid there are not many who are willing to come out to guard the night in such a cold weather."

"We need to think about this matter carefully. We need to find people who are sincere and responsible to do this, otherwise the safety of this supply and marketing cooperative will not be guaranteed."

There was a hint of worry in Wang Jianguo's eyes. He lowered his head and thought, and began to search for a suitable candidate in his mind.

The room fell into a brief silence for a moment, with only the whistling sound of the wind outside the window coming in from time to time, reminding everyone how difficult it was to be on duty on this cold night.

Zhao Shuzhuo lowered his head slightly, frowned, tapped the table lightly with his fingers, and his brain was working rapidly.

After thinking for a long time, he raised his head, his eyes revealed a trace of certainty, and said slowly:

"We already have several strong men in our supply and marketing cooperative. Look at Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu. Aren't they just right?"

"They are young and strong, have quick reactions, and are familiar with the supply and marketing cooperatives. They will have no problem keeping watch at night."

As he spoke, he looked in the direction where Cheng Erhua and Liu Erzhu usually worked, as if he had already seen them on duty.

When Cheng Hai heard this, he stood up straight, waving his hands in the air, shaking his head like a rattle, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He said loudly:

"That won't do. Absolutely not! You know, Erhua and Erzhu are very busy in the supply and marketing cooperative during the day."

"The handling, shelving and sales of various goods all depend on the help of the two of them. After a whole day, I am so tired that I can't even straighten my back. At night, I have no energy to work on duty."

"If we force them to go, if something goes wrong, we won't be able to bear the responsibility."

Cheng Hai became more and more excited as he spoke, his chest heaving violently.

"Let me do it. I'll be on duty at night. I have less to do during the day and I still have plenty of energy. It should be no problem for me to guard the night."

After saying this, he patted his chest with a look of determination.

Wang Jianguo was listening quietly at the side. He couldn't help shaking his head and refusing. His face was full of disapproval. He quickly persuaded:

"Brother Hai, that's even worse. Just imagine what would happen if this supply and marketing cooperative encountered any emergency during the day."

"For example, if there is a dispute between customers or the supply of goods is insufficient, which one does not depend on you to take charge of the situation and come forward to coordinate?"

"You are the backbone of our place. If you stay up late at night on duty, you will definitely be exhausted during the day."

"When chaos breaks out one after another, how can our supply and marketing cooperative continue to operate normally? So, you must not go."

Wang Jianguo's eyes were full of respect and worry for Cheng Hai. He knew very well the importance of Cheng Hai in the supply and marketing cooperative, and he would never let him exhaust himself on duty and miss out on important things.

After Wang Jianguo finished speaking, he looked a little lonely. He slowly sat down on a stool beside him, lowered his head slightly, clasped his hands together, and his knuckles turned white from the force.

For a moment, the room fell silent, with only the whistling sound of the wind outside the window occasionally breaking the silence.

The problem stood before him like a mountain. He racked his brains but could not think of a comprehensive solution. He was filled with helplessness and anxiety.

Zhao Shuzhuo frowned, his eyes fixed on the ground, his brain working rapidly, trying to search his memory for a suitable candidate.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, he raised his head abruptly, and said excitedly:

"Hey, I thought of someone! Brother Cheng Hai, do you still remember Yu Daguang? He's the retired soldier from our village."

When the word "veteran" was mentioned, Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes were full of anticipation and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

"He has a very sturdy physique. When he stands there, he is like a small mountain, very intimidating."

"Besides, this guy works very efficiently. Whether he is moving heavy objects or doing delicate work, he never drags his feet and is very efficient. Let him take over the night watch, it will work!"

As Zhao Shuzhuo spoke, he gestured with his hands, as if he had already seen Yu Daguang's majestic appearance on duty.