Moreover, he wasn't just there for a simple house visit, he had come to ask for help.
So, it was even more reason not to arrive empty-handed.
Whether or not they accepted the gifts he brought was their issue, not his. What mattered was that he had done his part by bringing something.
With this thought in mind, Zhao Tiezhu looked up and surveyed the courtyard, which was bustling with noise at the moment; it seemed the clamor could go on for a good while longer!
It would at least give him enough time to go out and buy something.
Without hesitation, Zhao Tiezhu turned and headed toward the village's convenience store.
After a short while, Zhao Tiezhu returned to the Village Party Secretary's home, carrying a slew of big and small packages.
By then, the house was no longer filled with quarreling and had returned to peace.
Zhao Tiezhu took a couple of deep breaths to ease his anxious heart before striding into the courtyard.
"Excuse me, is the Village Party Secretary in?"