"No, he's absolutely right. We are public servants of the people, living off taxpayers' money, and it is we who should bow to the taxpayers," Cao Guobin said with a laugh. As an official known for his integrity, he naturally has the people's interests at heart, and found nothing wrong with what Hao Jian had said.
To Hao Jian's surprise, here was an official with authority but without the pretense – truly the mark of a good leader.
Just as Cao Guobin was preparing to bow to Hao Jian, Hao Jian quickly stepped forward to support him and said, "It was just a casual remark, no need to take it so seriously."
Hao Jian was not ungrateful, and since Cao Guobin had displayed such humility, it was only natural that he no longer maintained any arrogance.
"Are you Hao Jian?" Cao Guobin asked, looking at Hao Jian with a smiling face.
"I am," Hao Jian replied, wondering why Cao Guobin wanted to see him.
