But looking at the stage profile, Flèche Wallonne was indeed a more suitable race for his return.
So in the end, he could only go along with Aldag's plan, replying:
"Alright, Director. You've thought this through so well, of course I'll follow your lead!"
Hearing Huang Chong accept his suggestion, Aldag didn't hesitate. He decisively added Huang Chong's name to the roster for Flèche Wallonne—and as the team leader.
Without a doubt, his status within the team had been elevated yet again compared to where it was during Crossing Flanders. This would be his first time competing in a top-tier World Tour race as a team leader.
Once the news was official—that he would be returning from injury to compete as team leader at Flèche Wallonne—Bora naturally announced it on their official Chinese social media account a few days in advance.
