Having Li Jupeng come in to report first wouldn't be fitting when it's Lin Mohan. That would only make Nie Zhenbang look aloof. As leader of the faction, a sense of affability is just as necessary as one's own charisma and dignified bearing.
Nie Zhenbang got up in person and opened a door, warmly greeting Lin Mohan with a hug before guiding him into the room. He then cheerfully said, "Mohan, few years no see. It seems like you have lost weight. It appears the affairs of Gangcheng City have caused you much stress."
Nie Zhenbang's casual comments did not diminish his respectable aura, but instead seemed moving. Lin Mohan felt the same way.
Lin Mohan responded with a chuckle, "Mayor, we have met just before the New Year. It's been less than a year. Your words are rather exaggerating."
