This sentence startled Nie Zhenbang somewhat. On his side, the organizational conversation had just ended, and the public announcement of his appointment hadn't come out yet. Now, someone was already addressing him as Secretary Nie, and moreover, it was a stranger, a completely unrelated person. What was this all about?
After a moment, Nie Zhenbang sized up the man. He appeared to be in his forties, somewhat overweight, with features that exuded a sense of amiability. His dress was very proper, with a light-colored suit underneath and a dark woolen coat on the outside.
Nie Zhenbang gave a slight nod and replied, "My surname is Nie, but I'm not sure if I'm the person you're looking for. What do you do?"
When Nie Zhenbang spoke, he naturally carried the air of a superior, something not common among ordinary people and not quickly cultivated; it was developed over time once one had been in a position of significant power and authority.
