The next day, at the Police station's press conference.
"Based on the intelligence we had previously gathered, we rescued a total of thirty-four women, ranging in age from seventeen to twenty-four..."
"We also understand that certain things happened earlier, and some people escaped in the confusion. In other words, the actual number exceeds thirty-four. Those who were trafficked can contact the local Police station directly. Anyone who knows their whereabouts can also contact the Police station," the police chief explained from the stage.
"There were reportedly large-scale shootings earlier. Are the things you mentioned related to those?" a reporter immediately rushed to ask.
"There is some connection, but they are not entirely related. That question falls outside the scope of today's press conference."
"Next, please welcome Mr. Gu Sheng, president of the Hongxing Group, to the stage. In gratitude for the Hongxing Group's contribution to this operation, the police will present the Hongxing Group with a police certificate of honour and award Mr. Gu the Honourable Police Medal.
"We welcome entrepreneurs like Mr. Gu to invest here."
At those words, Gu Sheng walked onto the stage with a smile and accepted a certificate from the chief. Then he stood straight as the chief pinned the medal to his chest.
The Honourable Police Medal was the highest-level medal the Thai police awarded to civilians who made major contributions to solving cases. Even for serving police officers, it was an extremely high honour.
That made the medal very precious.
It was worth a million Hong Kong dollars.
Gu Sheng then shook hands with the chief and turned to face the reporters below, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Mostly because the camera flashes were too dazzling.
"I'm delighted to receive this medal, and I'm more than willing to assist the local police and contribute