Seeing that the matter had reached a preliminary conclusion, Secretary Dong waved his hand to signal Secretary Huang to leave. The gesture was steady and carried a hint of authority.
Secretary Huang understood instantly. He bowed, leaning forward slightly to show his respect, and then walked out of the hospital room with a steady, measured gait.
As the door closed slowly, the room fell into a temporary silence. Those remaining felt both a yearning for the future and a lingering anxiety regarding the final approval of their proposal. Secretary Dong leaned against the headboard and closed his eyes, lost in thought, as if mapping out potential future scenarios. Grandma Dong, meanwhile, spoke softly to Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo, urging them to set their hearts at ease. Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo exchanged glances; though they smiled, their eyes betrayed their underlying anxiety. They prayed silently that the province would successfully approve the plan that held the hopes of their entire village.
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