Wang Jianguo had been preoccupied with the affairs of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. He knew full well that with the end of the year approaching, the villagers’ demand for goods would soon surge like a rising tide. To avoid the embarrassment of empty shelves and ensure everyone could purchase their holiday supplies smoothly and happily, he had planned well in advance to make another trip to the city to restock. After mulling it over, he decided to set out today; there was not a moment to lose.
Early that morning, Wang Jianguo jogged to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative just as the workers were finishing their clock-ins and heading to their respective posts, ready to begin another busy day. He walked straight to the center of the spacious, brightly lit hall, cleared his throat, and raised his hands to clap loudly. The sharp sound immediately drew everyone’s attention. With a smile and a warm gaze sweeping across the room, he said in a resonant, energetic voice:
"Everyone, let’s pause for a moment. I have an important announcement."
Chapter 471