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

Cheng Hai lifted the bag on his back, took a deep breath, and looked like he was ready to charge into battle.

The three of them struggled to merge into the crowd, and every step forward was extremely difficult.

People around were carrying baskets, bags, or pushing carts, happily selecting their favorite New Year's goods, completely ignoring the pushing and shoving of others.

Wang Jianguo dodged to the side while protecting He Yushui with his hands, saying "Excuse me, excuse me" over and over again.

Cheng Hai followed behind, trying to keep his balance in the crowd with his tall body, and was squeezed to the ground from time to time.

After great effort, they finally squeezed through the crowd and entered the supply and marketing cooperative.

As soon as you enter, a warm air mixed with the rich aroma of the goods hits you in the face.

The supply and marketing cooperative was brightly lit, and the spacious space was divided into neat areas by shelves.

There is a wide variety of goods, from fresh food to daily necessities, from fireworks to Spring Festival couplets and New Year pictures.

Wang Jianguo and the other two stood at the door, took a breath, and began searching for familiar faces in the crowd.

At this moment, Xiao Liu, who had had an argument with Wang Jianguo at the supply and marketing cooperative last time, was busy working swiftly at the counter not far away.

She skillfully weighed the candies for the customers with a professional smile on her face, and kept introducing the features of the products.

Inadvertently, Xiao Liu raised his head and looked forward, and his eyes instantly met Wang Jianguo's.

In an instant, Xiao Liu's smile froze on his face, and the movements of his hands stopped abruptly. A complex expression flashed across his face, with surprise and a hint of embarrassment.

Thinking back to the last difficult incident, he still has lingering fears.

When the situation was in chaos and everyone was worried and anxious, Wang Jianguo appeared like a stabilizing force.

Faced with complex and tedious problems, he has quick thinking and careful logic. In just a few words, he can unravel the problem, get to the point, and easily resolve it.

His calm aura and sharp insight all showed that he was no ordinary person. He was deeply impressed by him and kept Wang Jianguo in his heart.

That day, the sun shone through the windows of the corridor, creating mottled shadows. He was walking hurriedly with a pile of documents in his arms, and caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye. He looked closely and saw that it was Wang Jianguo.

His heart suddenly shook and his steps stopped instantly. Then a brilliant smile broke out on his face. That smile was a bit flattering and warm. He hurriedly put the documents in his hand on the table next to him and ran towards Wang Jianguo.

Before anyone even came close, a series of enthusiastic greetings came out:

"Comrade, comrade, hello!"

The continuous shouting seemed as if he was afraid that Wang Jianguo didn't notice him.

Then, he panted slightly and stopped in front of Wang Jianguo. His eyes were full of expectation. He raised his head slightly and looked into Wang Jianguo's eyes. With a hint of trepidation and an eagerness to be remembered, he asked again:

"Do you still remember me? Last time, thanks to your help and advice, I didn't make any trouble. I'm Xiao Liu!"

As he spoke, he pointed at himself and shook his body slightly to enhance his memory.

Then, his eyes rolled around and glanced behind Wang Jianguo inconspicuously, as if he wanted to find something from that subtle detail.

Then, as if he had seen through everything, he raised his mouth in a self-righteous arc, turned sideways, raised his hand and pointed to the depths of the corridor, and asked tentatively:

"You must have something important to tell me about. I guess you are here to see the director?"

Wang Jianguo stood tall and calm. After hearing this series of greetings, his eyes slowly fell on Xiao Liu.

His memory instantly rewound, and he recalled the last time they met. Xiao Liu was busy in the crowd. Although he was inexperienced, he was smart and had a strong drive to do things, which left him a good impression.

Seeing Xiao Liu's enthusiasm, Wang Jianguo's deep eyes showed a gentle smile. He nodded slightly, and his voice was low and mellow, with a warm and friendly feeling:

"I remember you, you are Xiao Liu, right?"

As he spoke, he generously stretched out his right hand, placed it steadily on Xiao Liu's shoulder, and patted him lightly twice, as if he was meeting an old friend who had not seen him for a long time.

Then, he looked in the direction Xiao Liu pointed, towards the tightly closed office door, a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes, and he asked slowly:

"We are here to see the director. Is she in the office?"

Xiao Liu's face was filled with enthusiasm, his eyes sparkling like stars in winter, and he quickly responded:

"Yes, yes! Don't worry, every year when the twelfth lunar month comes, our director stops running around as if we had agreed with him. He stays at the supply and marketing cooperative, busying himself with various things, hoping that everyone can buy New Year's goods smoothly and celebrate the New Year in a lively manner!"

As he spoke, a look of pride unconsciously emerged on Xiao Liu's face, and it was obvious that he admired the director's persistence.

Then, he slightly turned sideways, raised his arm, made a "please" gesture, and at the same time, he started walking towards the office at the back, his steps brisk and sharp, and he said as he walked:

"Come with me, both of you. I'll take you to see the director right away. We can talk about anything in person."

Seeing this, Wang Jianguo quickly raised his hand slightly, with a gentle and grateful smile on his face, and slowly refused:

"No need, Comrade Xiao Liu, you are so kind, thank you so much!"

As he spoke, he glanced at the busy scene around him with a hint of concern. He saw colleagues coming and going between the shelves, moving goods, sorting items, or keeping accounts.

Everyone's feet were running fast and beads of sweat were hanging on their foreheads, creating a busy atmosphere with a bit of warmth in this cold winter.

Wang Jianguo retracted his gaze, looked at Xiao Liu, and continued earnestly:

"The supply and marketing cooperative is so busy and in need of manpower. You must have a lot of work on your hands. Don't let us delay your work."

After a slight pause, Wang Jianguo patted Xiao Liu on the shoulder again, his eyes revealing a bit of familiarity and trust.

"I've been to the supply and marketing cooperative several times, and I'm an old acquaintance of the director. I know where her office is. I can go there by myself. You just go about your business."

There was no sign of annoyance on the rejected Xiao Liu's face. His smile seemed to be frozen in the corner of his mouth by the spring breeze, still bright and sincere.

She nodded slightly and shook her head gently, as if silently conveying her understanding to Wang Jianguo, and then smiled again.

His eyes narrowed into two crescents, and he spoke in a brisk and enthusiastic tone:

"Okay, then you guys go by yourselves. I won't worry about it. Don't delay your business."