Chapter 563: Refusal
"Master!"
Secretary Huang's voice trembled slightly, full of surprise and concern, and the volume unconsciously rose a few notes.
"Madame just called to say you can talk now, right? That's great, great!"
As he spoke, he bent down slightly and leaned forward, as if he wanted to get closer to Secretary Dong in order to confirm the exciting news.
My hands unconsciously clenched in front of me, my knuckles turning slightly white from the strength, as if this way I could hold on to this hard-earned joy.
Secretary Dong was half leaning on the hospital bed with a soft pillow behind him. His originally slightly tired face was now infected by Secretary Huang's enthusiasm. The corners of his mouth raised, outlining a warm and friendly smile.
He nodded gently, his eyes full of recognition and love for Secretary Huang, and said in a gentle voice with a smile:
"Yes, yes, Xiao Huang, I can speak now. Thank you for your hard work during this period, running here every day and busying around. Look, I'm much better now. Don't worry about it in the future. Don't overwork yourself and take a rest when you need to."
As he spoke, Secretary Dong reached out and gently patted Secretary Huang's arm. That gentle pat seemed to convey endless care and instructions.
Secretary Huang straightened up quickly, his face still full of smiles, but that smile was more determined and persistent. He shook his head slightly, looked at Secretary Dong sincerely and earnestly, and said in a decisive tone:
"Master, what are you talking about! As long as you can get better, I am willing to do anything and I don't feel tired at all."
"You have been so kind to me on a daily basis. How could I back down when you need me the most? This is what I should do."
Secretary Huang's eyes were slightly red, as if he was recalling the many helps and support Secretary Dong had given him in the past, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
Secretary Dong was filled with emotion after hearing Secretary Huang's heartfelt words. He patted Secretary Huang's arm again, tears of emotion flashing in his eyes, but he tried hard not to let them fall.
The other people in the ward - Grandma Dong, Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo - were also deeply moved by this scene. They quietly watched this pair of superiors and subordinates with a deep friendship.
I was happy for Secretary Dong's recovery and was also moved by the sincere feelings between them. For a moment, the ward was filled with a strong warmth, like the warm sun in winter, warming everyone's heart.
After Secretary Huang finished his heartfelt words, he raised his chin slightly, raised his right hand, and habitually adjusted the pair of black-framed glasses on his nose.
He lightly touched the frame with his fingers and pushed the glasses upwards to make sure they were firmly in place. This subtle movement seemed to carry the meaning of organizing his thoughts.
After doing all this, he seemed to finally come to his senses. He slowly swept his eyes across the ward and began to pay attention to the surrounding environment.
In an instant, his sight fell on the two unfamiliar faces of Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
He frowned slightly and looked back and forth between the two of them, as if trying to find some clues from their clothes and expressions.
After a short pause, Secretary Huang couldn't suppress his curiosity. He slightly turned sideways and moved closer to Secretary Dong. He asked in a polite and inquiring tone, puzzled:
"Master, who are these two...?"
The voice was a little drawn out, full of confusion.
Secretary Dong was sitting on the hospital bed at this moment, with a few soft pillows leaning against his back, allowing him to maintain a relatively comfortable sitting position.
Hearing Secretary Huang's question, he slowly raised his right hand, slightly straightened his fingers, pointed at Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo in turn, and began to explain:
"Xiao Huang, this is why I hurriedly called you here today."
As he spoke, his eyes revealed a bit of approval and expectation. After his gaze stayed on the two of them for a moment, he turned back to Secretary Huang.
"They are two villagers from Jianye Farm in the Great Northern Wilderness. Although they are ordinary people, they have a lot of good ideas."
"This time, they proposed an idea that is extremely beneficial to our local development. After listening to it, I think it is very good and has great prospects, so I specially called you to listen to it."
Secretary Dong paused for a moment, adjusted his sitting posture to make himself sit straighter, and then said:
"After listening to this, you must carefully organize this idea into a report and report it to your superiors. If this thing succeeds, it may bring about significant changes to our land."
Having said that, he raised his hand again and pointed at Zhao Shuzhuo.
"This is Zhao Shuzhuo, the team leader of the Jianye Village Production Team. He is a capable person in the local area. Shuzhuo, please take a moment to repeat what you just told me to Secretary Huang."
Afterwards, Secretary Dong turned his gaze to Secretary Huang, his eyes filled with trust and entrustment:
"Xiao Huang, you know that you are now the secretary general of the city. The reports you write are very important. Your superiors will generally pay attention to them and approve them."
"As long as you agree with the idea and think it's feasible, there will be no problem with the subsequent implementation. So, you have to listen carefully and check it out."
When Secretary Huang heard this, his expression immediately became solemn. He nodded slightly and looked at Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo again with a little more respect in his eyes, as if he was re-examining these two seemingly ordinary visitors who carried the light of hope.
When Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo heard Secretary Dong's introduction, they felt happy to be recognized, but also a little nervous. They looked at each other and secretly encouraged themselves.
I was ready to tell Secretary Huang again about the idea that had been brewing for a long time and was related to the future of the farm. The atmosphere in the ward became solemn and warm because of this expectation, and an exchange of wisdom about development was about to begin.
In the ward, the atmosphere became solemn and full of expectation because of Secretary Dong's explanation. Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Shuzhuo. At this moment, he stood in the middle of the ward, his feet seemed to be nailed down, and he was trembling slightly.
The light from overhead shone down, illuminating his slightly dark face with exceptional clarity. The dense beads of sweat on his forehead gleamed faintly under the light, which were traces of the tension that quietly seeped out.
Zhao Shuzhuo frowned and pursed his lips, his mind rapidly replaying the content he had prepared to explain.
He was well aware of the importance of this idea to Jianye Farm, and also understood the responsibilities he was shouldering at the moment, but the more he knew this, the more nervous he became.
He subconsciously clasped his hands tightly in front of him, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, as if this could give him some extra strength.