As he looked at the senior officer presenting him with his commendations, Yuen Ka-bo's eyes burned with fervor.
"Yes, sir!"
He stamped his foot and stood at attention, raising his hand in salute. His head held high and chest out, Yuen Ka-bo's voice rang with passion.
"Thank you, sir!"
"I will remember the Police Force's teachings and uphold its convictions."
"Loyal and courageous, I will serve Hong Kong Island wholeheartedly!"
Young officers in the Police Force generally regarded Sir Kwan as their idol and standard-bearer.
All the more so for Yuen Ka-bo, who came from West Kowloon District, where Sir Kwan had once served.
"The Shirley Shield! The Commissioner's Commendation for Academic Excellence!"
Taking the awards brought over by another Police Academy deputy commandant, Zhou Quan solemnly handed them to Yuen Ka-bo one after another.
"These are not merely two honors, but also the Police Force's trust and regard for you."
"I hope I will have another opportunity to personally pin a higher honor on you."
These words from Zhou Quan were not merely encouragement for Yuen Ka-bo, but also a spur to himself.
The Police Force had a limited range of commendations, and the only ones he was qualified to present were those available at the Police Academy.
Even the Commissioner's Commendation for Academic Excellence was something he presented on Number One's behalf.
Only the Police Force Number One, or even the head of the Hong Kong Government, was qualified to confer higher honors.
These included the Commissioner of Police's Commendation, the Chief Executive's Commendation, and the medal ribbons Zhou Quan wore.
Personally conferring other medals on Yuen Ka-bo would clearly mean that he himself had, at the very least, become the Police Force's highest-ranking administrator.
"Yes, sir!"
Faced with the senior officer's encouragement, the fervor in Yuen Ka-bo's