at the same time.

Sujiatun.

Su Jianguo stood at the entrance of the village office, watching five Jiefang trucks slowly drive into the dirt road of Sujiatun.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up in a smile.

Although the trip to the city was arduous, the result was better than he had expected.

"Jianguo, you're finally back!"

The old Party Secretary walked briskly over, leaning on his cane, followed by several village cadres, all with undisguised joy on their faces.

Su Jianguo pulled out the bulging brown paper bag from his inner pocket and solemnly handed it to the old Party Secretary.

"We sold for 10 cents more than expected, 70 cents a pound, that's 4,200 yuan. Please check."

The old Party Secretary's hand trembled slightly as he took the money bag. He carefully opened it, and inside were neatly stacked stacks of ten-yuan notes.

Several village officials nearby held their breath, their eyes wide open.

"Oh God..."

Accountant Su Youtian swallowed hard.

"I've never seen so much money in my entire life!"

The old Party Secretary pointed with trembling fingers once, then again, before finally raising his head, his eyes slightly red.

"Jianguo, you are a great benefactor to our village!"

Su Jianguo waved his hand.

"Secretary, you flatter me. This is what I should do. Has the meat been distributed?"

"It's all sorted out!"

Zhang Dazhu squeezed forward, his dark face full of excitement.

"As you said, half will be divided among households, and every household will receive at least thirty-odd catties of meat! The rest has been cured and is just waiting for you to contact buyers!"

Su Jianguo nodded and turned to the truck drivers.

"Thank you all for your hard work, everyone. The meat is in the village office courtyard; let's hurry and load it onto the truck."

The villagers had already rushed over upon hearing the news. Men, women, and children gathered around the village office, their faces beaming with joy.

Children ran and played among the crowd, women gathered in twos and threes to chat, and the men spontaneously organized themselves to help load the truck.

"Brother Jianguo, you're really something!"

Zhang Dazhu grinned as he hoisted half a wild boar carcass onto the truck.

"Our village is going to be rich this time!"

Su Jianguo smiled and joined the moving team.

More than 6,000 kilograms of meat filled five trucks.

Watching the last car close its door, Su Jianguo breathed a sigh of relief, took out two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes from his pocket, and handed them to the lead driver.

"Thank you for your hard work, drivers. Please drive carefully."

The lead driver took the cigarette and grinned.

"Comrade Su, you're too kind. Remember to contact us again if you have any more good opportunities like this!"

The truck slowly drove away from the village, and the villagers stood by the roadside waving goodbye, their faces filled with satisfied smiles.

Su Jianguo turned to look at the old Party Secretary.

"Old Party Secretary, how do you plan to use this money?"

The old Party Secretary stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.

"As we discussed in the meeting, we'll build roads, buy farm tools, and construct a school! I've already had the accountant prepare the budget, and we'll start work tomorrow!"

It was evening.

Sujiatun was even more lively than during the Spring Festival.

The aroma of stewed meat wafted from every household, children chased and played in the streets, and adults gathered in twos and threes, their conversations revolving around the day's harvest.

Grandpa Su's house was bustling with activity.

Wang Guixiang was busy in the kitchen, and the aroma of stewed meat filled the entire courtyard.

The brothers Su Jianguo and Su Jianjun sat in the main room, drinking tea and chatting with their grandfather.

"Dad, try this today."

Su Jianguo took out a bottle of Moutai from his bag and carefully poured a glass for the old man.

"I brought this especially for you."

The old man's eyes lit up, and he took the wine glass and smelled it.

"Good wine!"

He took a sip and squinted his eyes in satisfaction.

"I haven't had such good wine in years."

Su Jianjun also took a bite and smacked his lips.

"Brother, how much does this cost?"

"It doesn't matter how much it costs, as long as Dad is happy, it's worth it."

Su Jianguo smiled and filled his brother's cup again.

Wang Guixiang brought in a steaming pot of stewed meat, her face beaming with an undisguised smile.

"Dad, Big Brother, Jianjun, dinner's ready!"

The table was laden with dishes.

Braised wild boar, sauerkraut stewed with bones, garlic-flavored pork belly... the aroma is irresistible.

Looking at the table full of dishes, Grandpa Su sighed.

"Today can be considered New Year's Day."

After everyone took their seats, Su Jianguo first put the fattest piece of braised pork on the old man's plate.

"Dad, please eat more."

The old man nodded, then suddenly asked a question.

"Jianguo, how's your greenhouse doing?"

"They're growing well."

Su Jianguo put down his chopsticks.

"The cucumbers have already started bearing fruit, and the tomatoes have blossomed. At this rate, they'll be ready for market in another month."

"So fast?"

Su Jianjun asked in surprise.

"The autumn harvest is almost over, and the ground is so bare that no grass grows anymore. You really think you can grow vegetables in your greenhouse?"

Su Jianguo smiled confidently.

"Not only can we grow them, but we can also sell them for a good price. I plan to sell my first batch of cucumbers for five yuan a pound!"

"Five yuan per pound?"

Wang Guixiang exclaimed in surprise.

"That's fifty times more expensive than in the summer!"

So that's why.

Su Jianguo looked at his younger brother.

"Jianjun, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you."

Su Jianjun put down his wine glass.

"Brother, you say it."

Can you drive a tractor?

Su Jianjun was taken aback.

"I've driven it in the military, so what?"

Su Jianguo's eyes lit up.

"Great! I'm planning to buy a tractor specifically for transporting vegetables. You can drive it and help me get the vegetables to the city when needed, how about that?"

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