Chapter Forty-Seven: Unraveling the Knots

  Secretary Huang is two years younger than Mayor Yan, but he is short and thin, and balding. In terms of appearance, he is at a disadvantage compared to Mayor Yan!

  The old man saw Mayor Yan looking energetic and confident as soon as he entered the venue, and immediately felt unhappy. You old man helped your son-in-law make a fortune, and didn't let me participate, I must teach you a lesson! Secretary Huang's face was gloomy, his mouth twitching constantly, and when someone greeted him, he just hummed a response indifferently.

  The old man has been in a terrible mood lately, feeling inexplicably irritable and anxious, thinking that his memory is declining, doing things and forgetting them immediately, speaking with some confusion and disorder, without any logic. He himself doesn't know that these are all precursors to senile dementia, it won't be long before he starts showing obvious signs of brain atrophy, and he will never get angry with Lao Lao again!

  As he walked up to the front of the podium, Secretary Zheng stood up and said warmly: "Old leader, you're in good health!"

  Unexpectedly, Secretary Huang really treated everyone equally, not giving in to this Eastern City's big brother at all, and just hummed lightly! As if the one greeting him was not a provincial party committee standing member or municipal party secretary, but an ordinary minor official, with himself being the highest leader!

  Secretary Zheng felt a bit embarrassed, as no one in Dongfang City had ever dared to look down on him like this! As the saying goes, "no desire then strength", this old man Huang has no children, no descendants under the eaves of the secretary's house. For a retired hall-level old cadre, if they don't buy your account, what can you do as a municipal party secretary?

  Seeing Huang Lao's behavior, Mayor Zhou Wen's face was about to sweat! As everyone knows, Secretary Huang has a deep affection for him. At this time, if he greets Huang Lao and the old man shows unusual enthusiasm, isn't that equivalent to slapping Zheng Shuji in the face?!

  If you ignore the old man, hundreds of eyes are staring at yourself. In official circles, what is emphasized is knowing how to repay kindness. A person without feelings or conscience, who will promote you, who will sacrifice for you?

  "Mr. Huang, you've arrived!" Zhou Wen said with a nervous tone.

  The old man turned his face, looked at Mayor Zhou quietly for a few seconds! In these few seconds, Mayor Zhou felt longer than a year! Old man, please, just hum a sound, don't come up with a hug or something!

  Mayor Zhou was lucky, and Old Man Huang just nodded at him, his apprentice, before continuing on his way. By this time, Han Qin had already invited Zhang Xin to come forward and support Old Man Huang as he took his seat.

  As Old Huang walked away, Mayor Zhou turned his head and smiled at Secretary Zheng beside him: "This old man is really getting more and more arrogant, his airs are much bigger than when he was the secretary-general!"

  Secretary Zheng nodded at Mayor Zhou and smiled knowingly, without saying a word!

  Vice Secretary-General Liu of the Municipal Government Office delivered a brief and warm speech on behalf of the municipal government, announcing the start of the veteran cadres' health experience exchange meeting, hosted by Mayor Shen and Secretary-General Huang!

  The good show is about to begin! Hundreds of eyes are fixed on Huang, the old secretary-general sitting next to the mayor, who just moments ago was fuming with anger and ready to explode. Will he be able to work together with Mayor Yan?

  Secretary Zheng and Mayor Zhou are also in a difficult situation! Three years ago, when Mayor Yan and Secretary Huang had a falling out, the two of them were not present at the scene, but they were still embarrassed! If this time something ridiculous happens again, how can these two big shots get off the stage?! In their hearts, they start to complain about the old comrades-in-arms: "You guys could have just separated the two old men from participating in such activities, why did you have to make them appear on the same stage together and prove their work ability? If something happens, none of you can escape responsibility!"

  After Deputy Secretary Liu finished speaking, Han Qin walked up to Old Secretary Huang and said with a smile: "Lao Yan, it's your turn to host the opening ceremony for everyone. Mayor Yan is waiting for you over there."

  To everyone's surprise, this eccentric old man gave a lot of face to the young man. After hearing Han Qin's words, the old man stood up from his chair and followed Han Qin to the center of the podium with a smile on his face. Mayor Yan was already waiting for him there!

  "Comrades, before the experience-sharing conference on health preservation for veteran cadres begins, I have a piece of good news to share with everyone! You may still remember that three years ago, during the friendly chess match, there was a misunderstanding between Mayor Yan and Secretary Huang. To be frank, this misunderstanding resulted in our veteran cadres not being able to participate in collective activities for three years. Now, these two veteran leaders are willing to take this opportunity to put aside their past differences and work together with one heart and one mind to guide us in doing a better job of caring for our veteran cadres!"

  One stone sparks a thousand waves! The old men and women under the stage immediately began to whisper to each other! These two old men who were like fire and water could shake hands and make peace, was this young man taking the wrong medicine?!

  Secretary Zheng sat behind Han Qin and heard the announcement, couldn't help but carefully measured Han Qin several times! At a meeting attended by the highest leaders of the municipal party committee and government, this young man would not speak rashly. So what extraordinary organizational ability does he have to let these two old men put aside their past grievances?

  As soon as Huang's voice fell, the old secretary bowed deeply to the audience and said with a ashamed expression: "Ladies and gentlemen, due to Old Huang's momentary confusion, it affected Comrade Gan Ke's work and also affected everyone's normal collective activities. Here, I, Old Huang, apologize to everyone!"

  Huang Lao finished speaking, and the old men and women in the audience were stunned, unable to react for a moment. How could this "stinky mouth" Huang, who was notorious for his stubbornness, admit his own mistakes!

  The old man didn't care about everyone's reaction, turned his body around and looked at Mayor Yan sincerely: "Old Yan, we've worked together for many years, you also know my temper, I have a big mouth but no heart. Three years ago, such a thing happened, the main responsibility was mine, I apologize to you, please forgive me!"

  Saying so, Old Secretary Huang bowed deeply again to Mayor Yan!

  Mayor Yan was also stunned by the old man's actions! He really didn't expect this old man to openly admit his mistake in public, which takes a lot of courage for people who have been in high positions for a long time!

  Mayor Yan and Secretary Huang, although they often quarreled and turned red with rage during their tenure, only disagreed on political views and did not have any personal grudges. Mayor Yan was a military man by origin, with a generous personality, who would return respect tenfold if given an inch of respect. Seeing Old Secretary Huang sincerely apologize to him in front of the main leaders of the municipal party committee and government, he had saved enough face for him, so why would he still hold onto these old grudges?

  Mayor Yan is also a man who has seen the world, so he naturally knows what to do in this situation! The old man didn't hesitate either, took a step back and bowed deeply, saying sincerely: "Old Huang, you're being too serious! This old man's faults are not few either, that matter was mainly my responsibility! I also apologize to you, please forgive me!"

  Having said that, Mayor Yan took a step forward, stretched out his thick and large hands, grasped the thin and bony hands of Old Secretary Huang, with bulging blue veins, tightly holding them together!

  Secretary Zheng took the lead in applauding, and as soon as the leaders took the lead, the applause from below suddenly became enthusiastic! Secretary Zheng let out a sigh of relief. These two old men came up with this apology show, and the knot between them was finally untied! The city party committee and government leaders also saved face!

  The leaders were busy with work, and after the opening ceremony ended, Secretary Zheng and Mayor Zhou left ahead of time. As they were about to leave, Secretary Zheng took the initiative to shake hands with Han Qin, smiling: "Comrade Xiao Han is doing well, with achievements in his work!"

  The secretary expressed his attitude, and Mayor Zhou naturally had to follow up. This is the work of old cadres on the government side. Mayor Zhou said to the heads of the office surrounding him: "This time, the old cadres' department did a good job, should be commended, especially Comrade Xiao Han, who has methods and energy, not bad!"

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