Chapter 639 Farewell at the Station
Having said that, Secretary Huang looked at the watch on his wrist. The hour and minute hands were moving slowly, urging everyone to hurry up.
"Then let's set off now, so as not to miss the train."
Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo understood what he meant, and they turned around and faced Secretary Dong and Zhao Shujuan.
At this time, Secretary Dong was standing quietly by the side with a cane, his eyes full of concern and expectations of an elder for the younger generation.
Grandma Zhao Shujuan's eyes were slightly red and she was holding a handkerchief in her hand, obviously trying hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out.
Wang Jianguo walked forward, gave Secretary Dong a firm hug, and whispered in his ear:
"Secretary Dong, please take care of yourself. We will write to you often to let you know we are safe and to let you know about our situation. We will come back to see you when we have made some achievements in the Great Northern Wilderness."
After letting go of Secretary Dong, he walked to Grandma Zhao Shujuan, held her hand, and said gently:
"Grandma, don't worry, we will take good care of ourselves. You and Secretary Dong must also stay healthy and wait for our good news."
Zhao Shuzhuo followed closely behind, bidding farewell to Secretary Dong and Grandma Zhao Shujuan one by one, his voice choking with sobs:
"Secretary Dong, Grandma, thank you for your care during this period. We will definitely not let you down."
After an affectionate farewell, Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo got into the car steadily with everyone's expectations and blessings.
The car started slowly, drove out of the yard, and sped towards the train station.
Through the car window, they looked back at the courtyard and saw that the figures of Secretary Dong, Grandma Zhao Shujuan and Secretary Huang were getting smaller and smaller.
But that deep friendship is like the warm sunshine in spring, shining brightly in their hearts and giving them strength.
Let them rush to the Great Northern Wilderness with greater determination to start a new chapter of their own.
The sound of the train whistle echoed faintly in the distance, like a slightly sad farewell song.
People are coming and going in front of the bustling train station. Passengers are in a hurry and everyone has a different expression on their face, some anxious, some expectant, and some tired.
As soon as Zhao Shuzhuo stepped into this noisy place, his heart seemed to be pulled by an invisible thread and his steps became a little flustered.
His eyes were like searchlights, he quickly looked around, his head turning constantly, trying to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure through the gaps in the crowd.
Wang Jianguo, who was standing nearby, saw it all. He knew Zhao Shuzhuo too well. With just one glance, he understood what Zhao Shuzhuo was looking forward to at the moment.
The sweet and shy moments between Zhao Shuzhuo and Yang Xiaohua flashed through Wang Jianguo's mind.
He knew that at this critical moment of separation, if he couldn't see Yang Xiaohua, Zhao Shuzhuo would probably be uneasy all the way.
So, Wang Jianguo gently patted Secretary Huang on the shoulder, with a polite smile on his face, and said:
"Secretary Huang, we have another very important friend coming to see us off. She will probably be here soon. Let's wait for her here for a while."
"I don't know when this friend will come. I'm afraid it will take up too much of your time. If you have something important to do, go and do it first. Don't keep us waiting. It's really thanks to you for giving us a ride."
Secretary Huang was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit, his hair was combed neatly, and his face was always filled with a warm and capable smile.
After listening to Wang Jianguo's words, he nodded slightly, his eyes showing understanding and tolerance, and said with a smile:
"To be honest, I have an important mission to do later. I have to go to the countryside to inspect the construction of farmland water conservancy facilities. Time is really tight."
As he spoke, he looked at the shiny watch on his wrist. The hour and minute hands were moving slowly, as if urging him to set off quickly.
"Then I won't accompany you any more. I'll be leaving first. Have a safe trip! The Great Northern Wilderness is a land full of hope. I believe you will accomplish great things there. I look forward to our next gathering, and we'll have a good chat about your achievements then."
As Secretary Huang spoke, he stretched out his right hand and shook hands with Wang Jianguo enthusiastically.
The two held hands tightly, conveying trust and blessings to each other. Wang Jianguo said sincerely:
"I will, Secretary Huang. Please be careful on the road. Thanks to your help in coordinating various matters, we were able to set off so smoothly this time. Thank you again."
Secretary Huang smiled and let go of his hand, then gave Zhao Shuzhuo an encouraging look, as if to say, "Don't worry, everything will be fine." Then he turned around and left quickly with big strides.
His figure was soon lost in the crowd, but his upright posture and warm smile when he left left a deep impression on Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo.
At this time, Zhao Shuzhuo was still anxiously looking for Yang Xiaohua. The crowd was surging like a tide, and every second of waiting seemed like torture.
Wang Jianguo walked up to him, patted his shoulder gently, and comforted him:
"Brother Shuzhuo, are you waiting for Comrade Yang Xiaohua? Don't worry, she knows you are leaving today and will definitely come to see you off. She may have been delayed on the way."
Zhao Shuzhuo took a deep breath and nodded, but there was still uneasiness in his eyes.
He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that Yang Xiaohua would appear soon and bring some comfort to his soul as he was about to go on a long journey.
Just as Zhao Shuzhuo was looking forward to it, a familiar figure squeezed through the crowd, panting.
"Brother Shuzhuo!"
Yang Xiaohua shouted loudly, her hair was disheveled and her cheeks were flushed, obviously she had run all the way here.
A light suddenly lit up in Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes. He rushed over in two steps and held Yang Xiaohua's hand tightly.
"Xiaohua, you are finally here."
His voice was trembling, full of relief for having survived the catastrophe. Without even taking a breath, Yang Xiaohua took out a small package from her bosom and stuffed it into Zhao Shuzhuo's hand.
"This is the insole I made for you. Take it with you on the road."
Zhao Shuzhuo's eyes were red. He gently embraced Yang Xiaohua and whispered in her ear:
"Xiaohua, when I get home, I'll clean up the house and the outside, and then I'll come back to pick you and uncle up."
Yang Xiaohua nodded heavily, tears welling up in her eyes. At this time, the station broadcast sounded a voice urging people to get on the train.
Zhao Shuzhuo let go of Yang Xiaohua and boarded the train with Wang Jianguo.
The train started slowly, and they waved goodbye at the window. Yang Xiaohua couldn't help but run and shouted:
"Brother Shuzhuo, have a safe journey, don't forget to write to me."
Zhao Shuzhuo watched Yang Xiaohua's figure gradually disappear into the distance, his heart filled with longing and reluctance for the future.