Yan Bugui's words piqued everyone's interest, and even Wang Dabao couldn't help but look over.
Sha Zhu wasn't annoyed at all; on the contrary, he had a smile on his face: "Hey, Second Uncle, can't you wish others well for once? If I don't bring my girlfriend into the yard, does that mean I'm out of the picture? Does that mean your second son is missing for half a month and is lost?"
Before Yan Bugui could refute, Sha Zhu continued, his neck stiff.
"Let me tell you, there's no way things will fall apart. My relationship with my partner is great, and I reckon good news is coming soon. I'll definitely bring her back to show everyone when the time comes."
Xu Damao felt a pang of jealousy, unable to understand why that girl didn't like him and could like Sha Zhu: "Hey, Sha Zhu, dating is not the same as marriage. Don't let things change."
"Hehe, Xu Damao, you're talking about yourself. My relationship with my partner is very stable."
Sha Zhu, with a smug look on his face, took a sip of tea and said, "If you ask me, your wife might not even be pregnant yet. She's only a month along and she could lose the baby if she falls. What kind of body does she have? You're just fooling an idiot like me."
"You're talking nonsense!"
Xu Damao got angry when he heard this, "My wife is known for being obedient. If I say go east, she won't dare to go west. You're just jealous. I reckon you're henpecked and have to listen to her in everything."
Xu Damao said this, but he was secretly worried. He recalled his conversation with Qin Jingru and her previous reactions, and his expression turned extremely unpleasant.
Wang Dabao really wanted to give Sha Zhu a thumbs up. This guy's guess was spot on; his mouth was almost as sharp as Feng Biao's, hitting the nail on the head.
This also serves as a reminder to Xu Damao that if it is confirmed that Qin Jingru's pregnancy was fake, the two of them will probably have a big fight, and Xu Damao will have to doubt his fertility again.
"Then congratulations to Zhu Zi! Try your best to hold a happy event this year too. Our courtyard has had a string of happy events this year." Wang Dabao said with a laugh.
Yi Zhonghai has been on good terms with Sha Zhu lately. He patted Sha Zhu on the shoulder and said, "Zhu Zi, this is a good thing. When your girlfriend comes, introduce her to everyone. Afterwards, I'll have your aunt cook a couple of dishes. Don't neglect her."
Sha Zhu nodded: "Don't worry, I'll bring her to you to see in a while, I guarantee you'll be amazed."
"Come on, you're really asking for an eye-opener. Someone in our compound saw me on my blind date. It's not surprising anymore," Xu Damao grumbled.
Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong wanted to see Xu Damao and Shazhu fight. Anyway, with Dabao around, the two of them would at most just talk, and they certainly wouldn't dare to start a fight.
It was Old Zhou from the front yard who stopped the two of them.
"You two stop arguing for now. Let's talk about the things in the yard first. There's a lot of clutter in the yard, so how do we deal with it? After all, we're setting up a table in the backyard, and people are coming from the front. We can't have anything that makes people frown along the way."
“Old Zhou is right. If this were in the central courtyard, we could move the things to the backyard. But what are we going to do now?!” Yan Bugui sat up straight, also looking worried.
Yi Zhonghai chuckled: "How about this, we move all the miscellaneous items and clothes racks from the various courtyards to the central courtyard, and then hang a curtain there so that people won't be able to see us when they come by. What do you all think?"
Regardless of what others thought, everyone's attention was still drawn to Wang Dabao.
"Old Yi's idea is very feasible!"
Wang Dabao genuinely thought it was a good idea. He couldn't let his wedding cause chaos in the compound. "Let's do as Lao Yi said. Everyone, please help me with the arrangements. I'll treat everyone to a meal after everything is settled."
Upon hearing that Wang Dabao was going to treat him to dinner again, Yan Bugui straightened his back even more.
"No need, no need, Da Bao, you don't need to spend any more money. This meal is enough. It's only right that we help you with your wedding." Liu Haizhong reacted quickly this time, speaking before Yi Zhonghai could.
Previously, Yi Zhonghai had always listened to Liu Haizhong's every word, and as the assistant to the steward, he had indeed helped Liu Haizhong a lot.
This incident also served as a wake-up call for him; he couldn't let Wang Dabao steal the spotlight from him.
We need to keep reminding him of his place in the future, otherwise Yi Zhonghai might forget his status and think he's still the same old boss, which is all in the past.
"That's right, this meal can last for several meals. Even if you earn a lot, Da Bao, you can't afford to eat like this. Don't worry, we'll definitely get things done."
"We need to strictly control the sanitation of the compound in the next couple of days, and many places need to be washed with water."
"Every nook and cranny must be thoroughly cleaned; no unsanitary corners can be left."
Listening to the group chattering away, Wang Dabao clapped his hands and said, "How about this, everyone hurry up and clean up tomorrow. I'll discuss it with the neighborhood office and organize a joint sanitation inspection campaign. We'll use our dozen or so courtyards as a pilot project, with a three- or four-day deadline. The top three courtyards will receive a reward."
"Da Bao, are you serious?"
Liu Haizhong was excited. This was a chance to shine. He was already planning to work on the courtyard project, and now he could also get recognition from the local community and even receive a reward. What a great opportunity!
Others echoed this sentiment.
"Brother Da Bao, could you tell us more about your plan?" Old Zhou from the front yard was also very interested in Wang Da Bao's proposal, as this was the first major event since he became the third uncle.
These people had no doubt about Wang Dabao's claim of working with the subdistrict office; they believed he indeed had the capability.
Wang Dabao smiled and gestured for everyone to have some tea first, and then he slowly explained: "This is what I'm thinking. This is supposed to be a joint sanitation inspection, but it's not a surprise inspection. We'll give everyone a few days, with more than a dozen courtyards participating. The street office and the factory will send people to organize it and lead the courtyard managers to conduct the selection."
"To ensure fairness and impartiality, all the stewards will score each courtyard after inspecting it, and the three courtyards with the highest scores will be selected as the winners, who will be rewarded with banners, soap, towels, rice, and flour."
Everyone was stunned by Wang Dabao's idea; it was too novel.
The steward also had to participate in the scoring process, and he had to score each courtyard once, which instantly elevated his status.
Liu Haizhong took a deep breath: "Dabao, this plan is feasible. It's an encouragement to all the residents in our compound. It seems we all need to get involved."
Yan Bugui's eyes lit up. With Wang Dabao, the planner and organizer, around, it would be difficult for their Red Star Courtyard not to receive a reward.
"Da Bao, do you think our department is definitely going to win the award?"
Yan Bugui's meaning was quite clear: he wanted to pre-select the winner.
After Yan Bugui reminded them, everyone realized the truth and became equally concerned about the matter.
"Old Yan, you're wrong about that. As I just said, after each courtyard is inspected, it's you managers who give the scores, and the courtyards that ultimately win awards are chosen by everyone. There's no way to fake that."
"If it's pre-arranged, how will we be able to hold similar events in the future? What will happen to the factory's and the neighborhood committee's reputation?!"
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