After Ya Li left, the atmosphere in the hospital room shifted from solemn tension to the relief of surviving a disaster. Mo Wu watched his daughter's steady breathing on the hospital bed, then looked at Tang Wulin standing nearby, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
He walked up to Tang Wulin and solemnly took an exquisite velvet box from inside his jacket. Opening it, he revealed a golden badge resting quietly within, gleaming brilliantly beneath the lights.
"Little Wulin," Mo Wu said, his voice slightly hoarse but full of sincerity, "this is Heaven Dou City's honorary citizen badge. Although Shrek Academy has asked us to keep your rescue efforts quiet and not publicize them, you thoroughly deserve this honor."
Tang Wulin stared blankly at the badge, instinctively glancing toward Zhen Hua. Zhen Hua smiled and nodded, signaling for him to accept it.
Mo Wu placed the box in Tang Wulin's hands and continued, "This badge represents Heaven Dou City's highest honor. Only those who have made outstanding contributions to the city can possess one, and it cannot be inherited. With it, you receive twenty percent off all purchases in Heaven Dou City, including at auctions."
"Twenty percent off?" Tang Wulin's eyes instantly lit up.
For Tang Wulin, who was so broke his pockets practically rattled and desperately needed funds to support his forging and cultivation, this was charcoal delivered in the snow! Countless images immediately flashed through his mind: he would save a fortune on rare metals, mecha parts, and even meals and lodging!
"Thank you, Uncle Mo!" Without any further hesitation, Tang Wulin accepted the badge with a beaming smile and carefully pinned it to his collar. Its golden gleam made his smile look especially radiant.
Seeing the boy's heartfelt smile, Mo Wu felt his heavy heart ease considerably.