The crowd erupted in cheers, feeling more exhilarated than they had even at the annual meeting.
Ling Yinluo was equally stunned. Taking advantage of the chatter, she leaned in and whispered, "If there was such great news, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Lin Xuan explained, "It’s not that I didn't want to tell you; the mayor didn't give a definitive answer when he interviewed me. It wasn't until this morning that the secretary finally called to notify me."
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