During the panel discussion, Zhuo spoke of the life and work of housekeeping employees, mostly from the rural areas. Xi asked her about the income of housekeepers and babysitters.

"It seems that everything is a family affair for him. He is really our great leader," Zhuo said after the discussion.

Zhang Xinwen, an NPC deputy and also director of Shandong's Development and Reform Commission, said Xi's speech has boosted his confidence in building richer and stronger rural areas.

"General Secretary Xi has set requirements on six aspects of rural revitalization in such areas as industry, culture and human resources, and his instruction has great significance in guiding our work," he said.