The applause gradually died down, and Number One swept his keen gaze over all the officers attending the meeting.
"Our Hong Kong Island Police Force has always placed fairness and impartiality in upholding Hong Kong Island's laws at its core."
His gaze finally settled on the National Security Department's section, where he found Luo Danian, He Wenzhan, and Chan Kwok-wah.
"Clear rewards and punishments are the most basic requirement."
"Senior Superintendent Luo Danian, head of the National Security Department's Criminal Operations Division."
"And the commanders of the two Action Groups under him, Superintendent He Wenzhan and Superintendent Chan Kwok-wah."
"These three colleagues fully demonstrated their professional abilities in the September 5 Case, displaying the loyalty, courage, and fearlessness in the face of danger and hardship expected of police officers."
"They delivered a perfect result for our Police Force and, indeed, the entire Hong Kong Island public."
"That is why I specifically convened today's meeting: to commend these three outstanding colleagues."
"Now, let us give our three colleagues a warm welcome as they come up to receive their commendations!"
At that, Number One led the applause, and all the officers naturally followed their chief's lead.
Under the many eager gazes, Luo Danian, He Wenzhan, and Chan Kwok-wah walked up onto the dais.
Meanwhile, Number One slowly rose and walked to the center of the dais, waiting for the three men to come before him.
He warmly offered the three men some words of encouragement, then presented each with a Commissioner's Commendation and fitted each with a Flower Chicken Rope braided in red, yellow, and black.
The Commissioner of Police's Commendation was Number One's highest recognition of Luo Danian, He Wenzhan, and Chan Kwok-wah's performance.
From that day onward, the three of them could replace the Black Chicken Ropes on their chests