The two worked in perfect harmony, as if performing a rhythmic movement of a labor anthem. Before long, they had tidied the once-chaotic space until it was clean and orderly. After finishing, both were panting, their clothes soaked through with sweat. They looked at each other and smiled. Taking advantage of this rare interval, they found a shaded spot to sit down, resting briefly to regain their strength for the "main event" that lay ahead.
It wasn't long before Zhao Shuzhuo led a boisterous crowd back to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Though their faces showed traces of fatigue, they were mostly filled with the pride and anticipation of a mission accomplished. Without a word, everyone gathered around the truck to unload the glass cabinets, throwing themselves into the work with collective effort. Some held the bottom of the cabinets firmly, while others carefully steadied them, calling out in unison: "One, two, lift! One, two, set!"
Following the rhythmic, powerful chants, the glass cabinets were lifted down steadily and then placed into position as carefully as if they were priceless treasures. Once everything was set, the group finally straightened their backs, looking around their newly arranged Supply and Marketing Cooperative with satisfaction and pride. The brand-new glass counters glistened in the sunlight, and various goods were now neatly displayed on the shelves. The entire store had taken on a fresh look, finally appearing as a proper, fully functional e…
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