At this, Secretary Huang glanced at his wristwatch. The hour and minute hands moved at a steady, unhurried pace, urging everyone to make the most of their remaining time.
"We should get going now; we mustn't miss the train."
Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo understood immediately. They both turned to face Secretary Dong and Zhao Shujuan. Secretary Dong stood quietly to one side, leaning on his cane, his eyes filled with the concern and expectations of an elder for the younger generation. Grandmother Zhao Shujuan’s eyes were slightly red; she clutched a handkerchief in her hand, clearly struggling to hold back the tears about to spill over.
Chapter 639