Chapter 638 Farewell to Secretary Dong and his wife

Chapter 638 Farewell to Secretary Dong and his wife

Inside the house, Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo had packed their luggage neatly. Their eyes showed anticipation for the future journey, mixed with a hint of reluctance to leave.

The two looked at each other, and walked towards Secretary Dong's bedroom together tacitly, preparing to formally bid farewell to this elder who had always cared for them.

The bedroom door was half-open. They knocked gently and heard Secretary Dong's familiar voice coming from inside:

"come in."

When I opened the door, I saw Secretary Dong sitting by the bed, wearing an old but neat coat. Although his face was still a little pale from the illness, his eyes were particularly bright, revealing his usual concern and majesty.

Seeing Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo come in, Secretary Dong sat up slightly, a kind smile appeared on his face, and he said:

"Jianguo, Shuzhuo, you came at the right time. I just called Xiao Huang."

At this point, Secretary Dong paused slightly, raised his hand and pointed to the old-fashioned telephone beside the bed. In the morning light, the telephone was glowing with a faint halo, as if it was also quietly listening to this conversation.

"Xiao Huang is a reliable kid, and he's also a good driver. I'll ask him to come over in a bit and take you to the train station."

Secretary Dong's voice was steady and firm, with an unquestionable sense of arrangement. It was obvious that he had thought it over carefully and wanted to provide the greatest convenience for the two young people's travel.

Zhao Shuzhuo was filled with gratitude when he heard this, but he felt that it was too much trouble for Secretary Dong, so he quickly said politely:

"Secretary Dong, there's no need to go to such trouble. We can just go to the train station by ourselves."

His voice was sincere and simple, and his eyes were full of pity for Secretary Dong's extra work. As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly and rubbed the corners of his clothes unconsciously with his hands, as if this could ease his inner anxiety.

Secretary Dong saw this and waved his hand gently, still with a kind smile on his face, and said:

"It's no trouble. Just listen to me."

Wang Jianguo took a small step forward, with a grateful smile on his face, and said quickly:

"Secretary Dong, thank you so much for arranging a car to take us. I am really sorry for worrying you all along the way."

His voice was filled with the vigor and sincerity unique to young people, and his eyes were full of respect for Secretary Dong.

Zhao Shuzhuo also nodded in agreement, with gratitude in his eyes:

"Secretary Dong, we will remember your care for us. Now that we are back in the Great Northern Wilderness, we will work hard and live up to your expectations."

He lowered his head slightly and unconsciously clenched the luggage bag in his hands, as if to show his determination.

Secretary Dong listened to what the two said, smiled with satisfaction, waved his hand gently and said:

"Children, don't say that. I look at them as if they were my own grandchildren. You will be going on a long journey, so I will help you in any way I can."

"I just hope that everything goes well for you there, that you can realize your ideals and do more practical things for the country and the people."

His eyes moved slowly between the two of them, as if he wanted to imprint their appearance deeply in his mind, and his words were filled with expectations and blessings for their future.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the bedroom became somewhat solemn yet exceptionally warm, and the three of them were immersed in the emotion of impending separation.

Outside the window, the breeze blew gently, and the leaves rustled, as if they were also singing a farewell song for them.

At this moment, they all silently hope in their hearts that they can be well with each other in the days to come.

Blooming their own light in different places, adding a touch of brilliant color to this vast land.

Secretary Dong sighed slightly and continued:

"I'm not feeling well anymore, and the doctor told me to rest more, so I won't go and see you off. I'll let Xiao Huang go and see you off on my behalf. He should be here soon, so let's go out and wait for him."

After saying that, Secretary Dong slowly reached out and picked up the crutch placed beside the bed. The wood texture of the crutch was clearly visible under the light, as if recording the ups and downs that Secretary Dong had gone through.

He held the crutches with both hands, used the force to stand up, and walked out of the room steadily, step by step.

Although their steps were a little unsteady, each step was firm, as if telling the two young people that no matter what the road ahead held, they must move forward bravely.

Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo looked at Secretary Dong's back, their hearts filled with emotion and respect, and they followed closely behind him.

In the small courtyard of Secretary Dong's home, the silence was filled with a sense of reluctance to leave.

While everyone was waiting quietly, Secretary Huang's efficiency was truly amazing, and he was truly decisive and swift.

After a while, the tranquility of the outside world was broken by the rumbling sound of a car that came from far away and gradually became clearer.

In the blink of an eye, Secretary Huang's tall figure appeared in the yard.

He was wearing a neat and proper Mao suit, his hair was combed meticulously, and his face was filled with a warm and capable smile.

As soon as he appeared, he strode towards Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo, stretched out his hands and shook hands tightly with them. The strong handshake seemed to convey his support and blessings for their long journey.

"Brother Jianguo, Brother Shuzhuo,"

Secretary Huang spoke first, his voice was bright and friendly.

"Time flies by so fast! It feels like in the blink of an eye, you will be heading to the Great Northern Wilderness."

To be honest, I have been looking forward to discussing the many issues of regional development with you two. I haven't had time to exchange many new ideas and thoughts, but you are leaving in a hurry. "

As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, his eyes full of regret and reluctance, as if he was regretting missing out on a feast of knowledge.

Wang Jianguo felt the sincerity in Secretary Huang's words, and was filled with emotion. He smiled and responded sincerely:

"Secretary Huang, don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. This time, I would like to thank you for helping us get the new brick factory built."

"You don't know, this means a lot to us. With this brick factory, we can contribute to the infrastructure construction of Beidahuang."

"After we go back, we have to prepare for a series of follow-up tasks without stopping, such as purchasing raw materials and training workers. Once the weather warms up, we will start production immediately to ensure that your efforts will not go to waste."

As Wang Jianguo spoke, he straightened his back unconsciously, his eyes revealing firmness and determination, as if he had already seen the bustling production scene after the brick factory was completed.

Secretary Huang smiled with satisfaction after hearing what Wang Jianguo said, and quickly waved his hand and said:

"You're welcome. We are all here to build the country. This is our responsibility. Now that you are on a tight schedule and time waits for no one, I won't keep you any longer."

"As you said, there will be plenty of opportunities for us to speak freely together in the future."