"Comrade Qi Conglong, serving as the chief person in charge of a certain weapons development project, worked steadily and maintained strict standards. He took the initiative to pursue spy vehicles near the Testing Field, successfully killed two spy leaders, captured two prisoners, and was honorably wounded during the capture. He was brave and tenacious, making an important contribution!" You Deyi read loudly.
"After research by the division-level department, it has been decided to award Comrade Qi Conglong an individual Second-Class Merit!" Xiang Xiaotong raised her voice. "According to regulations, after the relevant matters have been declassified, Comrade Qi Conglong's name will be entered into the local gazetteer, and a good-news notice will be sent to his family!"
Thunderous applause erupted!
Everyone in the venue applauded frantically. Black Glasses went up onstage, stood ramrod straight, and saluted in every direction.
You Deyi took out a sash and draped it diagonally over Black Glasses. Three gold characters—"Second-Class Merit"—were embroidered on the bright red silk sash!
Xiang Xiaotong handed him the red certificate of honor, then took out a Gold Medal and hung it on Black Glasses' chest.
Amid wave after wave of applause, Black Glasses saluted again, while the photographers below the stage frantically took pictures.
"Damn, Second-Class Merit!" Xie Yuanxun said enviously.
"He was wounded, after all, and capturing the prisoners was mainly his accomplishment. He definitely deserved Second-Class Merit!" Song He applauded vigorously.
Black Glasses stepped offstage, and the applause gradually subsided.
"Second commendation!" Xiang Xiaotong stood before the microphone. "Comrade Song He! Comrade Xie Yuanxun!"
Song He's head buzzed. He had known about it for a long time, but award ceremonies truly possessed a certain magic. The instant he heard his own name, he still couldn't help getting excited!
"Comrade Song He and Comrade Xie Yuanxun served as expert