Guangdong Province, the southern coastal province of the People's Republic of China, has been at the forefront of China's opening up since ancient times. In 1988, not only was the economy buoyant, but there was also a wave of reform. In this year, Wang Guangmei, a veteran female politician, decided to travel to Guangdong to visit her old friend Lin Ruo, then secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee. Wang Guangmei and Lin Ruo have a long friendship, both of them are old comrades in the revolutionary period, they have experienced countless ups and downs together, and they have fought together for China's revolutionary cause. This reunion is not only a gathering of old friends, but also an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the changes in Guangdong under the reform and opening up.
One early morning in 1988, Wang Guangmei came to Lin Ruo's house alone with the longing for her old friend and curiosity about Guangdong's reform achievements. She rang the doorbell gently, her heart filled with anticipation and unease. The door slowly opened, and Lin Ruo's figure came into view, and the years carved deep marks on his face.
"Guangmei, it's really you! I haven't seen you for many years, but you're still so energetic. Lin Ruo's voice was a little hoarse, but full of joy.
The hug between the two was full of warmth after the reunion. Wang Guangmei walked into the house, but was shocked by the scene in front of her. The furniture is sparse, the walls are slightly mottled, and a few old rattan chairs stand out. This is the home of the provincial party secretary that she could not have imagined.
"What if, you've been living like this all these years?" Wang Guangmei's voice trembled imperceptibly.
Lin Ruo smiled bitterly, "Revolution is not for personal wealth, glory, you know, I have always thought so." ”
The two of them sat down and began talking. Lin Ruo described in detail the reform situation in Guangdong, and how Guangdong is changing with each passing day under the promotion of special economic zones. Wang Guangmei listened with relish, occasionally interjecting to ask for some details.
"Do you remember the days when we fought together during the war years?" Wang Guangmei suddenly asked.
"How can we forget that in those young days, our ideals and beliefs made us fearless. Lin Ruo recalled.
During the conversation, Lin Ruo also mentioned his family background, how he changed from the son of a businessman to a revolutionary, and although his father Lin Xunping lived in the old society, Lin Ruo chose a different path.
"My father always wanted me to inherit his business, but I chose the path of serving the people, and it was the glory of my life. Lin Ruo's eyes flashed with determination.
In the afternoon of the same day, Wang Guangmei reluctantly said goodbye to Lin Ruo. She is well aware that although the two are old, they still have the responsibility to continue to fight for the future of the country. Lin Ruo's eyes when he said goodbye were both deeply reluctant and firm expectations for the future.
This visit is not only an ordinary reunion, but also a touch of the soul. Wang Guangmei and Lin Ruo, two old comrades-in-arms, still maintain their loyalty to revolutionary ideals and deep affection for the people in the long river of time. Despite the changes in the outside world, their inner beliefs and commitments have never changed. Lin Ruo's simple lifestyle and adherence to duty are not only the insistence on personal beliefs, but also the embodiment of thoughtful consideration and self-restraint of power. In today's materialistic era, Lin Ruo's story reminds us that true leadership comes from loyalty to duty and service to the people, not from the symbolism of power and material accumulation. Through Wang Guangmei's eyes, we see an unknown Lin Ruo, a real and three-dimensional image of a revolutionary, so as to more deeply understand the difficulty of countless revolutionaries sticking to their original intentions in that turbulent era.