Grandma Dong spoke while keeping her gaze fixed on Secretary Dong, searching his face for a reasonable explanation.
Secretary Dong sat in his hospital bed, his back resting against soft pillows. Though his face appeared somewhat weary, his eyes remained resolute and calm. He did not answer Grandma Dong’s questioning immediately; instead, he closed his eyes slightly and remained silent for a moment, as if carefully choosing his words.
After a short while, he opened his eyes slowly and shook his head. His graying hair stirred with the movement, as if every silver strand carried the wisdom and vicissitudes of the years.
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