On this journey, the Shennong Grand Canyon in the sumr morning had a gentle breeze and the fragrance of mountain flowers, making one feel quite comfortable.
Tourists filled the place, coming and going, so slow, so quick, with laughter and chatter, enjoying the rare coolness and beauty of sumr, so at ease.
Liu Zhizhong could also feel that over the years he had been away, the 5A scenic spot Shennong Grand Canyon had undergone so changes, although not very large.
Many cozy service stations had been newly built, enhancing the quality and level of services.
So new mountain-view pavilions had also been built, providing more seating for rest.
A new resort-style tourist hotel had been established at the foot of the canyon over there.
All of this was thanks to Liu Zhizhong's planning from back in the day, which was being realized step by step.
With the economic downturn, there were no more big-ticket consumptions, but tourism indeed still shone brightly.
Liu Zhizhong understood and was satisfied.
It seed that Hamuer as the mayor was doing quite a comndable job, truly a person with prospects, haha...
It wasn't long before Liu Zhizhong arrived at the boat wharf.
At this ti, there were still very many people taking boat rides in the canyon, and the wharf was crowded.
As the boat sailed through the river, the scenery on both banks was magnificent; why not enjoy it? Many people loved this kind of picture, especially Shennong Grand Canyon, with its more than twenty kiloters of scenic slow-water river stretch, was even more of a splendid painting!
And as for Liu Zhizhong, standing at a higher point on the wharf, he easily spotted his own 8-person boat.
At this mont, the boat had red ribbons tied on it, and Hamuer was wearing sunglasses; who could tell that he was the mayor of Daxi City?
After several years had passed with him being busy with official duties, Hamuer hadn't gained weight; on the contrary, he had grown a bit leaner.
His physique was one of the aspects that satisfied Liu Zhizhong considerably.
Only such a person was deserving of Liu Zhizhong's discerning eye, hehe...
Hamuer stood at the bow of the boat, clearly in a state of anticipation!
After all, he was here to greet the old leader in the wild!
So, Liu Zhizhong leisurely walked over to his forr subordinate who had co to greet him.
Of course, the old subordinate seeing him had no other feelings, assuming him to be an ordinary tourist.
As Liu Zhizhong was about to board the boat, Hamuer kindly said, "Sorry, buddy, this boat is fully booked. Maybe you can choose another boat?"
This politeness was very pleasant to hear.
But Liu Zhizhong smiled slightly and softly said in a hoarse voice, "Mayor Ha, aren't you waiting for the old leader?"
"Uh..." Hamuer was startled but soon seed to react, "Oh, buddy, are you the old leader's advance sentinel? I apologize for my rudeness, co, co, have a smoke..."
As he spoke, Hamuer naturally handed a cigarette over to Liu Zhizhong.
Liu Zhizhong accepted the cigarette with a smile, realizing that Hamuer hadn't recognized him.
Hamuer was still contemplating, who is this? Soone from the old leader's circle? But I know all the people around the old leaders, how co I've never seen this one?
At this point, Liu Zhizhong lit up the cigarette and said softly, "Mayor Ha, let's start the boat and talk while we sail!"
"Ah? Then... where is the old leader?"
"The old leader had an unexpected matter and left early this morning. He asked to co over and accompany you, Mayor Ha, to roam around and chat. He specifically ntioned that you've been working hard lately, Mayor Ha, and should take this opportunity to relax a bit, as you might be transferred to a new post far away soon."
"Ah? This..."
Upon hearing this, Hamuer was surprised and sowhat reluctantly looked around at the scenery, "Are you... bringing the old leader's transfer order?"
"Hehe..." Liu Zhizhong laughed and blew the cigarette tip, "You could consider it that way! Let's go, shall we start the boat first?"
"Alright then..."
Hamuer imdiately waved his hand, signaling the boatman at the front to prepare for departure.
Then, he ushered Liu Zhizhong into the inner cabin, which offered decent privacy and was well-equipped, fitting for a private boat charter.
The sound of the boat's engine started up, and as the boatman operated it, whatever Liu Zhizhong and Hamuer talked about was naturally inaudible in the engine noise.
As Liu Zhizhong sat down, Hamuer poured tea, the finest mountain tea, fragrant and pleasing.
The table was already laden with local fruits, snacks, and such, quite abundant.
Liu Zhizhong drank the tea, extinguished the cigarette butt, then looked at Hamuer with a smile, "Brother Ha, it's been a long ti, you've lost weight, but you're more spirited!"
"Ah?" Hamuer pushed his glasses up, sowhat surprised, "Do we... do we know each other?"
"How could you not know? Brother Ha, take a good look at . Do you still recognize ?"
Saying this, Liu Zhizhong pointed to his own face with a mysterious smile.
Hamuer looked carefully and replied bitterly, "Buddy, pardon my poor eyesight, but I really can't recognize who you are. Please divulge."
Liu Zhizhong nodded, passed a cigarette to Hamuer, lit it for him, and said, "Brother Ha, back then, we lived door to door and had exclusive fishing spots by the river, do you really forget that?"
"What? You..." Hamuer suddenly recalled soone, widening his eyes as he stared at Liu Zhizhong, "You... you an, you are... you are..."
He grew agitated because Liu Zhizhong nodded, directly cutting him off, "Yes, indeed I am! Fortunately, I am alive, but my appearance has changed greatly, such that you no longer recognize , haha..."
"My heavens..."
Hamuer clutched his forehead, looked again at Liu Zhizhong, that familiar voice was unmistakably his, no one else had such a magnetic voice!
In an instant, tears flowed down from behind Hamuer's glasses.
He trembled uncontrollably with excitent, standing up, moving to Liu Zhizhong's side, and embracing him tightly.
"It is you, it's really you... No matter how you change, your voice hasn't changed, not one bit... Truly, my old leader has returned, oh heavens, oh old leader, we missed you so much... We all thought you were dead, a martyr, boo hoo hoo..."
Between words, Hamuer was already rivers of tears, sobbing uncontrollably.
He clung tightly to this little savior of his life, crying ssily, wailing to the heavens.
Sadly, the private cabin, with the engine noise masking the sound, no one could hear a thing.
For Hamuer, what kind of excitent was this?
How could such emotion be described?
Perhaps, there were no words in this world to depict it.
The little savior had his fortunes preserved, his life was destined not to end!
He had returned, so miraculously returned, bringing excitent and emotion, never felt so happy before.
The river of Shennong Grand Canyon flowed gently, the boat sailed in the painting, while the people imrsed only in excitent, all else beca unimportant...
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