Chapter 52: Chapter 13: Award Ceremony, Leadership Meeting (Please Bookmark and Vote for Monthly Tickets)
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"What? Luo Fei is going to receive another second-class merit?" Wu Xiaoyue was quite shocked when Yang Mei told her that Luo Fei was going to receive another second-class merit.
Yang Mei nodded and said, "I also heard it from my uncle, but don’t go spreading it around."
"He got a commendation for the Gu Youguo case, then a third-class merit, and now he’s getting a second-class merit. Is he aiming for a first-class merit next time? Luo Fei is just too formidable." Wu Xiaoyue still looked dumbfounded.
"Actually, it’s reasonable. After all, catching an A-level wanted criminal like Jiang Sanqiang deserves nothing less than a second-class merit from the city," Yang Mei also thought Luo Fei’s speed in achieving merits was incredible, but considering the cases he solved, it seemed reasonable.
Wu Xiaoyue suddenly looked at Yang Mei seriously and carefully.
"What are you looking at?" Yang Mei asked, puzzled.
Wu Xiaoyue asked earnestly, "Sister Yang Mei, what do you think of Luo Fei?"
Realizing Wu Xiaoyue’s implication, Yang Mei gave her a sideways glance and then said discontentedly, "Not much."
"Sister Yang Mei, I think Luo Fei is really nice. Although I haven’t interacted with him much, I can tell that he’s stable and decent looking. The key is that he has great potential. It’s a match made in heaven for you, Sister Yang Mei. You should seriously consider it," Wu Xiaoyue said seriously.
Yang Mei rolled her eyes and retorted, "If he’s so great, why don’t you chase him? Maybe he’s your destined match?"
"I would like to! But I know Luo Fei isn’t interested in me. You can feel it if a guy is interested in you. But I sense that Luo Fei might have some feelings for you."
"No way! You’re mistaken, I don’t feel anything at all," Yang Mei rebutted, feeling an inexplicable panic in her heart.
Thursday morning, Wu Yan didn’t go to work. She knew Luo Fei was going to the city to receive an award, so she specially took a day off. Early in the morning, she prepared breakfast for Luo Fei, Luo Xiaoxiao, and Luo Hao: millet porridge, pickles, boiled eggs, and fresh meat buns.
"Brother, you’re amazing. Why didn’t you tell us you caught Jiang Sanqiang? Mom, you have no idea how dangerous Jiang Sanqiang was. The news said he killed over ten people." Knowing Luo Fei was going to the city to receive an award, Luo Xiaoxiao couldn’t stop talking even during breakfast.
"Alright, alright, finish your breakfast and head to school." Luo Fei quickly gave Luo Xiaoxiao a bun. He hadn’t told the family earlier because he didn’t want Wu Yan to worry.
Wu Yan looked at Luo Fei, feeling proud yet a bit worried. She truly didn’t realize how dangerous being a detective could be. She didn’t know who Jiang Sanqiang was before, but after seeing the news online yesterday, she learned he was a merciless killer with a gun, which is extremely dangerous.
Seeing the worry on Wu Yan’s face, Luo Fei said lightly, "Mom, don’t listen to Xiaoxiao’s exaggerations. It’s not that dangerous, and I won’t be reckless."
After breakfast, when Luo Fei arrived at the criminal investigation team, it wasn’t even 7:30.
At eight o’clock, Luo Fei and Zhao Donglai started from the criminal investigation team heading to Jiangzhou City. The award ceremony only started at twelve, probably because many participants were from districts and counties, so it’s arranged this late.
Luo Fei sent a message to Zhang Haiyang on the road and learned they also set off.
At ten o’clock, Luo Fei and the others arrived in the city. After waiting for over ten minutes, they waited for Zhou Weimin and Zhang Haiyang to arrive before heading to the City Public Security Bureau together.
As soon as they arrived at the City Public Security Bureau, Luo Fei and Zhao Donglai were called to Director Zheng Changjun’s office.
"Luo Fei, right? Truly a young hero. If the facts weren’t in front of me, I wouldn’t believe it!" Director Zheng Changjun examined Luo Fei, looking very surprised.
Director Zheng Changjun, a sixty-year-old man, moderately plump, with a kind face, and a benevolent smile, looked no different from an ordinary elder. Luo Fei had met him once before when he received personal commendation, and left a deep impression.
Director Zheng then looked at Luo Fei again and said, "If I remember correctly, you also went on stage to receive an award at the commendation ceremony when Wang Qianqian achieved first-class merit, right?"
"Yes, Director Zheng, I received a personal commendation then," Luo Fei replied.
"Not bad, not bad," Director Zheng nodded with satisfaction and then looked at Zhao Donglai beside him. "Has Comrade Luo Fei been transferred to the criminal investigation team now?"
Zhao Donglai quickly answered, "Luo Fei’s capability is outstanding. I felt it was a waste of talent to keep him in the police station, so I had Director Wu transfer him to the criminal investigation team."
Director Zheng showed a satisfied expression, "Exactly, our police station should work like this. Merit brings opportunity, lack of ability means stepping down. We must provide more help and a bigger stage for talented young people and also assign them bigger responsibilities to fully exhibit their talents. Xiaozhao, you did very well this time."
"It’s what I should do," Zhao Donglai nodded calmly, lacking the commanding presence one would expect of the criminal investigation team leader.
At eleven o’clock, Luo Fei and Zhao Donglai had already found their seats in the award ceremony room.
At twelve o’clock, the award ceremony officially began.
This award ceremony was grand, not only attended by city leaders but provincial leaders were also present. There were four leaders even above Zheng Changjun, indicating high importance placed on the Jiang Sanqiang case.
The procedure during the award ceremony was pretty standard, beginning with speeches from leaders summarizing and praising the case before moving on to the commendation phase.
The first person to go on stage to receive a commendation was Luo Fei.
"In light of the outstanding performance and significant achievements by Comrade Luo Fei, a police officer from Songxin Town Station, in the Jiang Sanqiang case, he is awarded one individual second-class merit," Director Zheng Changjun announced.
Luo Fei promptly stood up from his seat, walking straight towards the stage.
"Is he Luo Fei? So young."
"So that’s Luo Fei, I never imagined he’d be the one to catch Jiang Sanqiang."
Seeing the youthful look on Luo Fei’s face, those unfamiliar with him in the audience began discussing him. They heard that the one who caught Jiang Sanqiang was a police station officer but didn’t expect such a young one.
The awards were given to Luo Fei by the second-in-command of Jiangzhou City, who handed him the medal, certificate, and reward, shook hands with him, and even took a photo together.
Turning around, looking at the seated audience below, Luo Fei felt an overwhelming excitement—this feeling was great.
Next was the speech segment. Luo Fei had prepared a draft beforehand, so he calmly delivered his speech, feeling he did well.
Afterward, Zhou Weimin, Zhang Haiyang, Zhao Donglai, and others followed as Director Zheng called out names to receive their awards.
At two in the afternoon, the award ceremony finally ended.