Originally, the tofu workshop had been waiting for representatives from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative and the State-run Restaurant to discuss potential partnerships. Instead, by early morning, a multitude of commune party secretaries, village heads, and Brigade Leaders had arrived.
They were brimming with enthusiasm, eager to observe and learn. The representatives from the poorer villages were especially keen, hoping that Wansheng Village would share its experience without reservation.
In no time, the area in front of the tofu workshop was packed tight. The Brigade Leader was swamped, his voice hoarse from repeatedly explaining the situation to everyone. Even Feng Yong, the commune party secretary, who had hurried over on his bicycle, found himself surrounded by an eager crowd firing questions at him.
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