Send me to the countryside? Turn around and make you homeless!

Masculinity? This word is rarely used to describe Zhang Xingguo.

Many people say he is handsome, but he knows that more people would use the word "beautiful" to describe him in private.

A good-looking man...

When he was a child, he was even treated as a girl by the children in the same compound, so Zhang Xingguo, who was not nearsighted, started wearing glasses.

Manly...

This word seems to be quite good and pleasant to the ear. Zhang Xingguo touched his chin and thought that he could grow a beard in the future.

If Tan Yuan knew that her unintentional words would make her never see the pretty boy again, I wonder how disgusted she would be.

"Were these all painted by the educated youth from your brigade?"

After chatting for a while and reminiscing about some old times that they were not very familiar with, Zhang Xingguo turned the topic back to business.

When I left, this place only had a few bare stalls. It looked like a commune market and was extremely cold. But when I came back, I found that it had completely changed. The bare pillars were decorated with cloth of various colors, and there were also paintings drawn with brushes. The colors were bright, which was completely different from the gray look now.

"Of course. Look at these colors. Aren't they beautiful?"

These days everyone wears grey, blue, black and army green, which are the most resistant to dirt. There are very few colors, but Zhang Xingguo likes bright colors very much, thinking that they are more energetic and full of vitality. He is very satisfied with these paintings.

"It's a waste of talent to send these talented painters to your brigade as educated youth."

He just sighed and said that people who can learn to paint always have some foundation in their family. In the past, they would never touch a hoe in their entire lives. Now they have been sent down to the countryside, and their hands used for painting are probably covered with calluses.

"I think so, too. It's just that I'm powerless and can't do anything. Otherwise, I'd really like to have them take up positions in the commune, drawing blackboards or something like that in the various brigades."

The commune had a task. Every once in a while, the brigade had to draw a blackboard newspaper and write the Chairman's quotations. There was an evaluation every month to see which brigade did the best.

These three people are now responsible for the bulletin board of Huaiyin Brigade. They take turns drawing it one by one. Every month in the commune evaluation, Huaiyin Brigade always takes first place.

Tan Yuan seemed to have said this unintentionally, but Zhang Xingguo agreed immediately: "I'll ask when the time comes. Of course, don't be too happy too soon, the county may not agree."

The commune had such a task, which was entirely issued by the county. The county needed to draw blackboard newspapers much more often than the commune.

"Hehe, no matter whether it succeeds in the end or not, I want to thank Vice President Zhang on behalf of the three of them. It's a blessing for them to have your help."

The three painting duo were still diligently producing products in the brigade, and had no idea that Tan Yuan was already planning a way out for them.

Since the car has been negotiated and the venue for the trade fair has been prepared, Zhang Xingguo doesn't want to delay any longer.

"Although the Spring Festival holiday is still several days away, I mean why don't we get it done first so everyone can get familiar with it and avoid being overwhelmed by too many people when the time comes."

Want to hold the trade fair in advance? This means she can earn more money for a few days, which Tan Yuan certainly wants.

"Okay, I'm available anytime. Vice President Zhang is truly a good official who cares about the people. It's a blessing for the children to have a cadre like you."

At that time, part of the sales revenue will be donated to children who have no education. There is nothing wrong with saying that it is a blessing for the children.

Tan Yuan would flatter Zhang Xingguo whenever she got the chance, and she always made him feel refreshed. Zhang Xingguo had learned not to correct her and instead just enjoy the experience.

Since the trade fair had to be held in advance, Tan Yuan could not help much, and Zhang Xingguo had to handle all the procedural matters himself. All Tan Yuan could do was to make the tofu factory prepared.

"You guys need to hurry up with the canned fish and the dried fish. Prepare more of them. This will probably be the biggest part of the supply when the time comes. Everyone, please work hard and work overtime these few days. The factory will give everyone red envelopes after the New Year."

After all, dried tofu is not meat, and the raffle was just held on National Day. There should be some sales during this Chinese New Year, but it shouldn't be too exaggerated. As for canned fish, it's a new product that has just been launched. It tastes good and is not expensive. The key is that it contains meat and vegetables with a lot of oil and water. In addition, she is planning some activities, so there will be no worries about it selling out.

Tan Yuan thought canned fish was the big deal, and she spared no effort to paint a rosy picture for the factory employees.

I heard there are New Year's red envelopes and overtime? That's not overtime at all, it's clearly earning New Year's money for the whole family. With a lot of money in your pocket, wouldn't you be proud wherever you go?

“It’s not hard. We’re not tired at all.”

Everyone grinned foolishly, and Tan Yuan turned her gaze to the team leader again.

"Captain, is everything okay with the Shuiwazi Brigade?"

By the end of the year, the Shuwaizi Brigade also had production tasks to hand in, and even the tractor drivers from the Huaiyin Brigade were called over to help. Tan Yuan was afraid that they would not be able to take care of the tofu factory.

Lin Guoan patted his chest and assured Tan Yuan: "Secretary Qian of the commune has spoken, so we don't have to worry."

The production task must be completed, and Huaiyin Brigade cannot delay. Shuwaizi Brigade must find a way to meet the required amount of fish. If one pond is not enough, then they can fish in two more. Anyway, Shuwaizi Brigade has enough fish ponds.

After receiving a positive response, Tan Yuan finally felt relieved: "I estimate that the trade fair will start the day after tomorrow at the latest. We need to be ready."

"Don't worry, I'll discuss it with the commune. Our brigade's tractors won't go elsewhere to help out. They'll just focus on our brigade's work. If we're really overwhelmed, we can transfer tractors from other brigades."

It doesn't make sense that other brigades have to borrow their tractors when they are too busy, and when it is their turn, other brigades just stand by and watch.

Zhou Zhigang thought about it and felt that he should find a way to apply for a tractor from the commune. With the current development speed of their brigade, applying for another tractor should not be excessive. If the commune could not approve it, then he could go to the county.

Zhou Zhigang has such confidence mainly because the military now has great power. Half of the county officials are controlled by the military, so he is naturally also a member of the military.

What Tan Yuan said was absolutely correct. After nine o'clock in the evening, when Tan Yuan was about to take off her clothes and go to bed, someone from the brigade knocked on the door.

"Director Tan, there's a phone call for you."

Tan Yuan quickly got out of bed and put on her clothes, then saw Nian Lin standing at the door, also dressed neatly. It looked like she was about to go to bed and came out after hearing the noise.

"Yuanyuan, how about I go with you?"