After Liu Haizhong finished speaking, Yan Bugui cleared his throat, about to add a few words and envision the development of the compound in the coming year.
As a result, Liu Haizhong, who hadn't noticed his movements, interrupted him directly.
"We will send someone to collect information on things like painting doors and windows. If there's nothing else, everyone can leave now. It's getting late, so those of you who need to go to work should hurry up and get to work."
As Liu Haizhong finished speaking, the group dispersed in a large group, discussing amongst themselves.
Yan Bugui stood there blankly, smacked his lips twice, then slowly closed them, adjusted his glasses, and said nothing.
"Alright, Lao Yan, it's getting late. Go to work first. If you don't have classes this afternoon, come back early. I'll also ask for leave. Da Mao, let's discuss the screening time and details again."
"Okay, I'll go to class first to get the equipment and film sorted out, and then we can discuss the institute's matters this afternoon."
Xu Damao happily agreed from the side, then glanced at Liu Guangtian who was grinning foolishly beside him, "By the way, about the sanitation in the yard, I think Guangtian and Jiefang should get it done this morning if they have time. If the screening is scheduled for these two days, it will save us from being anxious and scrambling."
Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, Liu Guangtian felt an urge to kick him.
You're such a damn mouth, with that big donkey face, always spouting nonsense.
Standing behind Yan Bugui, Yan Jiefang was a little confused. Why was a movie being shown right next to him? Not only did he have to show his support, but he also had to clean up after it?!
Suddenly, Yan Jiefang felt that it didn't matter whether he watched the movie or not, since he didn't need to watch one more movie anyway.
Although Yan Bugui didn't get a chance to perform, he was used to it. He never dared to ask for it when Yi Zhonghai was in power, but now that Liu Haizhong is in charge, he can occasionally indulge in his verbal sparring.
The most valuable thing about a person is to be content!
Yan Bugui had a very deep understanding of this.
He turned to his second son and said, "Jiefang, see if your eldest brother is free today. You two, along with Guangtian and Guangfu, can clean up the main area of the yard first. We can discuss the rest when we get off work."
Yan Jiefang's smile vanished instantly.
Liu Haizhong moved closer to Wang Dabao and asked, "Brother Dabao, is there anything else you need to add?"
"Yes, yes, Da Bao, please point out any areas we might have overlooked."
Yan Bugui chuckled.
"There really is!"
Wang Dabao smiled and gestured with his lips. Xu Damao immediately put a cigarette to Wang Dabao's lips and lit it with a match.
Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui listened attentively. Having experienced so much, they knew how valuable Wang Dabao's opinions were; they were always spot on.
"The first thing is the setup of the venue."
Wang Dabao parked his bicycle, slumped onto the back seat, and looked like he was surveying the land. “As for the space, only the front and middle yards are spacious; the back yard is just a tiny little place.”
"Okay, let's talk about the Intermediate Court. Have you systematically calculated how many people the Intermediate Court can actually accommodate?!"
Wang Dabao's question stumped the group; none of them had considered the exact number of people the facility could accommodate.
"Uncle Da Bao, I don't quite understand what you're saying. What do you mean by 'the system counts how many people'?"
Liu Guangtian leaned closer, his tone ingratiating.
The phrase "Uncle Da Bao" made Xu Damao pout in anger.
"Guangtian asked a good question."
Just now, Xu Damao only offered cigarettes to Wang Dabao, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui. He didn't bother with Yan Jiefang, Liu Guangtian, or a few young people in the courtyard who were listening to the commotion.
After praising Liu Guangtian, Wang Dabao took out a cigarette and handed it over, saying, "Help your uncle give one to those guys over there too."
They were called a bunch of young guys, but they were actually only fifteen or sixteen years old.
When the guys saw the cigarettes Wang Dabao took out, their eyes widened.
They were just grateful to be able to smoke cheap cigarettes at each meal; they never expected to get to eat a big meal while just listening to some fun!
Everyone nodded to Wang Dabao in a show of goodwill, and Liu Guangtian, who was offering cigarettes, also felt honored.
"The system calculates how many people it can accommodate based on the area of the compound."
Wang Dabao took the cigarette Liu Guangtian offered back, put it in his pocket, and continued, "You said you wanted to invite neighbors from the next few courtyards, but have you calculated how many people live in those courtyards? And will all of them actually come on the day of the screening? What if they bring their relatives or something?!"
"The compound will be overcrowded, with nowhere to even stand. It will be lively, with men and women all mixed together. If arguments, pushing, and quarrels break out, it could easily escalate into a war between the compounds. Can you imagine the consequences?!"
Upon hearing this, not only Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui, and Xu Damao realized the seriousness of the problem, but even Liu Guangtian and the others understood.
In an instant, cold sweat poured down Liu Haizhong's forehead.
Yan Bugui's hand trembled as he took off his glasses. "Da...Da Bao, is it really as scary as you say?!"
"Yeah, it shouldn't be that serious, right?!"
Xu Damao stopped smoking. He knew that he was the one who came up with the idea and was the one who showed the movie. If something went wrong, he would be the first one arrested.
Wang Dabao nodded: "Of course, I was just stating a hypothetical scenario."
"Just assume it, just assume it."
Liu Haizhong kept wiping away sweat.
Before Wang Dabao could speak, Liu Guangtian, who was standing next to him, mustered up his courage and said, "Dad, what you said is wrong. Although Uncle Dabao was talking about a hypothetical situation, it is still possible for it to happen."
*Smack!!!*
It wasn't Liu Haizhong's slap that was heard, but rather Wang Dabao's slap on Liu Guangtian's shoulder.
"Guangtian is a promising kid, Lao Liu. He'll be better than you in the future."
Wang Dabao patted Liu Guangtian's shoulder a few more times, "If this scenario really happens, it's beyond our control, and it could very well lead to someone's death."
Immediately afterwards, Wang Dabao patted Liu Guangtian, who was smiling broadly.
"Guangtian, explain to them why this could potentially lead to someone's death."
Liu Guangtian nodded hurriedly and took the cigarette out of his mouth: "Then let me share my opinion. Just like what Uncle Dabao just said, when there are too many people, it is easy for pushing and shoving to occur. You see, when men and women are squeezed together, it is better if they are from the same courtyard, but if men and women who do not know each other are squeezed together, misunderstandings are likely to occur."
"What if a hooligan incident occurs? These two courtyards are prone to friction. If one is not handled properly, it could escalate into a group brawl."
"It was supposed to be a good thing for our compound to show a movie, but if this happens, we'll probably get complaints from the neighborhood committee."
Once Liu Guangtian started talking, he couldn't stop. "And another thing, there will be plenty of young women and newlyweds, as well as young men like us. What if we can't control our mouths and whistle at some newlywed wife? That would be another problem!"
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