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

Inside the house, warm yellow light softly sprinkled on every corner, illuminating the dining table where everyone was sitting, making it warm and cozy.

The leftovers on the table had not yet been cleared away, but the air was still filled with the rich aroma of food, and the laughter of everyone after eating and drinking was still echoing in the house.

The delicious dishes carefully prepared by Aunt Song are truly unforgettable. That plate of shiny and attractive braised pork, each piece is stewed until it is soft and tasty, and melts in the mouth, as if the tip of the tongue is swimming in the paradise of taste buds.

The steamed sea bass lies on a blue and white porcelain plate, the fish body cleverly decorated with green onions, ginger and garlic. The tender fish meat exudes a faint fragrance, implying abundance every year, and has become a topic of discussion at the table.

There are also those refreshing and green seasonal vegetables, which cleverly neutralize the greasiness brought by the big fish and meat, allowing everyone to eat heartily and contentedly.

At this time, Zhao Shuzhuo was not immersed in this pleasant after-dinner atmosphere. His mind was all focused on an important event after the New Year.

He sat up straight, his expression serious, and patiently explained to Director Song:

"Director Song, this is what happened."

He paused slightly, and his eyes swept towards Wang Jianguo beside him intentionally or unintentionally. The moment their eyes met, a hint of tacit understanding was conveyed.

"After the Chinese New Year, Jianguo has been thinking about building a brick house. As you know, building a house is a big event in life, and every aspect must be considered carefully."

As Zhao Shuzhuo spoke, he stretched out his fingers and tapped lightly in the air, as if he was listing those complicated matters one by one.

"Among them, bricks are the most important building material, and quality is of utmost importance. If the quality of the bricks is not up to standard, there will be endless troubles when the house is built."

"Moreover, the timeliness of supply must also be guaranteed. Otherwise, if the project progress is delayed, human, material and financial resources will be damaged."

At this point, Zhao Shuzhuo's tone became slightly heavier, and his eyes were full of importance attached to this matter.

"The brick factory in our town is recognized by everyone as a reliable source of goods. Director Liu has been running the factory for many years and has always had a good reputation."

"So, we thought we should go to Director Liu's home right after the Chinese New Year, sit down with him, and discuss this matter in detail."

"On the one hand, we need to finalize the quality standards of bricks with him to see if he can provide us with some high-quality samples; on the other hand, we also need to discuss the details of the supply, such as how to set the price and how to arrange the delivery time. These must be communicated in advance."

Zhao Shuzhuo spoke at a steady pace, explaining their plan in a clear and logical manner, making people feel that it was indeed a thorough matter.

"Besides, it's Chinese New Year, so we can't be too polite. Let's go to Director Liu's home and wish him a happy new year. We can keep in touch with him, and our future cooperation will be smoother."

After Zhao Shuzhuo finished speaking, a sincere smile appeared on his face and he looked at Director Song, as if waiting for his response.

Wang Jianguo was sitting aside and when he heard Zhao Shuzhuo mention this matter, he instantly understood his intention.

He knew that Zhao Shuzhuo had seized the opportunity to say hello to Director Song in advance.

After all, in their not-so-big place, Director Song has extensive connections and high prestige. If they can get his support and recognition, building the house will definitely be twice as easy with half the effort.

Thinking of this, Wang Jianguo stopped talking and just sat there quietly, listening to their conversation carefully, and occasionally nodding slightly to show his agreement.

Director Song sat on the quaint and thick wooden chair, leaning forward slightly, his elbows resting on his knees, his fingers tapping the table subconsciously, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes revealing a deep thought.

After a while, he finally broke the silence and raised the question in his mind.

"Building a brick house is the first time in Jianye Village."

Director Song spoke slowly, his voice low and somewhat cautious.

"For so many years, every household in the village has lived in adobe houses. Everyone is used to this living mode. Can the villagers accept building brick houses all of a sudden? Jianguo, you are the first to break the convention and build brick houses first. Can it really work?"

He paused for a moment, and slowly glanced at the people sitting around him. His eyes were full of insight into the ways of the village, and he then said worriedly:

"Although the people in our village are simple and honest, some people have more traditional ideas, and you can't guarantee that someone will have an opinion on this."

"If this causes conflicts between neighbors or makes people feel resentful, it will be difficult to maintain the unity of the village in the future. We must be cautious about this matter."

Every word Director Song said was filled with his deep concern for the harmony and stability of the village, as well as his cautious concern for the unknown situation.

Zhao Shuzhuo had been listening attentively to Director Song's words. Seeing Director Song's doubtful face, he gently sat up straight, a confident and sincere smile on his face, and took the conversation calmly and said to Director Song:

"Director Song, I understand your concerns clearly. In fact, I have thought about this matter for a long time."

He raised his hand slightly and gestured slowly in the air, as if he wanted to show everyone the blueprint that he had already planned in his mind bit by bit.

"I have already made plans for the homestead. I chose the land where my old house is. As you know, my old house has experienced several violent storms in the past few years and has fallen into disrepair. Now it has collapsed beyond recognition. Only the broken walls are left. It has basically no use value."

"It's perfect to use that piece of land to build a brick house for Jianguo. On the one hand, it can reasonably activate idle land and avoid the waste of land resources; on the other hand, it can save the cumbersome procedures of re-applying for homestead land, killing two birds with one stone."

At this point, Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes sparkled with excitement, his body leaned forward, and his tone became more firm and passionate.

"Another key point is that Jianguo built the first brick house in the history of Jianye Village! This is of great significance."

"Just imagine, when other villagers see this brick house rising from the ground, and see its durability, beauty, and more comfortable living experience than adobe houses, how can they not be tempted?"

"It's like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, which creates ripples and instantly ignites everyone's yearning for a better life. It inspires the villagers to work hard and live in their dream brick house as soon as possible."

"So I think that not only will this not cause any conflict, but it will become a great opportunity for our village to move forward, driving all the villagers to work hard and get rich together, and gradually improve their living conditions. I firmly believe that this is a great thing. What do you think?"

Zhao Shuzhuo's speech was clear and well-argued. It not only cleverly resolved Director Song's doubts, but also vividly portrayed a new picture of the countryside full of hope and vitality, which made everyone present feel longing.