Chapter 178 Merit

Ye Haitang walked over and said to Qiancheng Xue with a smile, "My dear sister, aren't you angry at all? Don't you want to fight for it? You know, you contributed the most to this mission, the Helan suffered the most damage, but the final fruit was taken by someone else?"

"Thank you for your kindness, sister. We're all family, it doesn't matter."

Qiancheng Xue replied calmly, showing no intention of arguing. Even Ye Haitang knew what was going on, so how could their father not know? He was simply acquiescing to it.

After all, if the credit fell into the hands of the eldest son, it would be more beneficial to the entire Ye family.

If she went up to fight for it, she would only make the scene more unsightly, and the originally joyful celebration banquet might turn into a ridiculous joke for outsiders to laugh at.

The people who came to congratulate them all had smiling faces and said very nice compliments, but no one knew how many people were cursing in their hearts.

In the world of upper-class consortiums, no one showed their true colors, and everyone wore a mask.

Even Ye Haitang wasn't really standing up for her. If she really wanted to stick up for her, she could have privately communicated with their father.

Instead of encouraging her to fight for it.

Seeing that Qiancheng Xue didn't take the bait, Ye Haitang smiled and replied, "You are indeed generous, little sister. I admire you very much."

"Thank you for your praise, sister."

Qiancheng Xue replied indifferently.

On the other side, after a brief exchange of greetings, Xiao Wen and the others got straight to the point.

"Brother Ye Tian, our time is limited. Also, the higher-ups mean that in extraordinary times, everything should be kept simple, so we will start the award ceremony in a little while."

"No problem."

Ye Tian replied in a very good mood.

At this time, Ye Tian suddenly noticed that when he was talking with Xiao Wen, Chen Shan kept turning his head to look around, as if he was looking for someone.

"Lord Chen Shan, are you looking for someone? My daughter, Ye Wei, and my son, Ye Wuhen, are over there entertaining guests. Would you like me to call them over?"

Ye Tian keenly noticed that Chen Shan was looking for someone and asked with a smile.

"No need, I'm looking for Su Mo."

"Su Mo?"

Ye Tian was also slightly taken aback. Who was that?

"Su Mo is from Qiancheng Xue's legion. He and Lao Chen have quite the same temperament. By the way, why didn't I see him?"

Xiao Wen explained for Chen Shan.

"Please wait a moment."

Ye Tian turned his head and said a few words to the secretary waiting beside him.

Soon Qiancheng Xue was called over, along with Sun Li and Zhao Han.

"What's the matter, Father?"

Qiancheng Xue asked respectfully.

"Is there someone in your legion named Su Mo? Didn't he come to the ceremony? Why can't I see him?"

Ye Tian asked.

Sun Li and the others also looked surprised. Su Mo didn't come?

At this time, Ye Wei and Ye Wuhen saw Qiancheng Xue coming forward, so they quickly broke away from the consortium scions surrounding them and immediately came over, greeting her warmly.

"Lord Xiao Wen, Lord Chen Shan."

"Mm."

Xiao Wen and Chen Shan nodded slightly in response, not interested in chatting. Their gazes were still on Qiancheng Xue and the others.

"Where is he?"

Ye Tian asked again, seeing that they were all silent.

"We didn't see him either."

Sun Li and Zhao Han replied awkwardly.

"Then go find him."

Ye Tian's expression darkened.

"No need to look for him, Su Mo took leave."

Qiancheng Xue explained calmly.

"What day is today? Even if he took leave, he should have come. Quickly invite him over."

Ye Tian said to Qiancheng Xue and the others, holding back his anger.

Qiancheng Xue was silent for a while, then turned to look at Zhao Han.

"Zhao Han, call and ask."

"Okay!"

Zhao Han quickly took out her phone and dialed the number, but a prompt sounded.

"Hello, the number you dialed is turned off!"

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became extremely awkward.

"What a big shot, daring not to come on such an important day, and even turning off his phone!"

Ye Wei muttered coldly.

"You can't say that. Brother Su Mo might really have something to do."

Chen Shan retorted without the slightest bit of politeness.

"Only Lord Chen Shan is so broad-minded. If it were someone else, they would probably be angry. Su Mo is really lucky to have your appreciation."

Ye Wuhen said with a smile, trying to smooth things over.

Although Ye Wei was even more angry inside, she could only endure it.

Ye Tian said to his subordinates next to him, "Send someone to look for him."

"Um! Well, there's no need to call him. His aunts and uncles had an accident, and he went home for the funeral."

Lin Zinuo bit the bullet and explained in a low voice. She didn't even believe the excuse herself. But what else could she say besides this excuse? She couldn't possibly repeat Su Mo's original words, right?

That would be a huge disaster.

As expected, everyone fell silent as soon as she said this.

Qiancheng Xue couldn't help but grimace at Lin Zinuo's excuse. It was truly terrible.

A few seconds later, Xiao Wen coughed and said, "Lao Chen, since he's not here, you can look for him yourself next time. Let's get down to business first."

"Okay!"

Chen Shan followed suit.

Soon, the award ceremony began. Ye Tian stood at the front with all his children, and all the guests gathered on both sides to watch.

Xiao Wen and Chen Shan stood at the very front.

Xiao Wen announced in a deep and forceful voice: "On behalf of the council, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Xiaoxiao Guild for their support in this mission, and recognize their heroic combat. Therefore, the higher-ups have specially awarded them!"

As he said this, Chen Shan took out an exquisite box and handed it to Xiao Wen.

Seeing that box, Ye Wuhen and the others' breathing became rapid. That was a merit box! They didn't expect there to really be merit!

The crowd watching the scene was also in an uproar. Although they had heard rumors that there might be merit, they couldn't help but feel jealous and envious when they actually saw it.

"They really have dog shit luck."

Some people couldn't help but mutter in a low voice, lacking any manners.

Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei were also very excited.

"Third-Class Merit · Badge of Honor!"

Xiao Wen opened the box directly, and a beautiful silver badge was lying inside!

The z country's merit badges are roughly divided into four levels:

Third-Class Merit Badge

Second-Class Merit Badge

First-Class Merit Badge

Special-Class Merit Badge.

These four levels of medals can be further divided into different types, but the effects of medals of the same level are the same.

Even the lowest Third-Class Merit Badge is extremely difficult to obtain. With a merit badge, one will receive different treatment and have different formal privileges and status symbols.

And the merit is directly recorded in the ID card information. When you swipe your ID card, it will automatically be identified.

Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei held their breath and became more and more excited as they looked at the merit badge.

At this time, Xiao Wen formally announced: "Hereby awarded to Miss Ye Xue!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned. Wasn't it supposed to be given to Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei?

Ye Tian was also stunned. In the mission log he submitted, he had emphasized Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei.

Why was it given to Ye Xue?

Qiancheng Xue was also very surprised, but she still walked forward calmly. This merit badge was also very important to her. Even though she was from a wealthy consortium, she was often involuntary.

But if she had enough merit badges, then she would gain new life and freedom.

Because these badges were her most powerful backing.

The expressions on Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei's faces were extremely ugly, but of course, they weren't stupid enough to question why.

Xiao Wen took out the badge and hung it on Ye Xue's chest, saluting her.

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you!"

Qiancheng Xue returned the salute.

Xiao Wen then took out a commendation letter and a certificate.

Seeing this, Ye Wuhen and Ye Wei's tense expressions relaxed a little. It was a pity not to get the merit badge, but getting some certificates was also acceptable, at least not too embarrassing.

Unfortunately, they were thinking too much.

Xiao Wen directly said: "In view of Su Mo's heroic combat performance, the council has specially issued a certificate and a letter of commendation as encouragement. Since he is not here, Ye Xue will hand it over on his behalf!"

After speaking, Xiao Wen handed the letter of commendation and the certificate to Ye Xue.

"Thank you."

Ye Xue thanked Su Mo on his behalf.

Seeing this scene, Ye Wei couldn't help but clench her fists, her knuckles cracking! This was a disgrace.

Xiao Wen then said to everyone: "The award ceremony ends here. I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words to you. Now is an extraordinary period, and I hope everyone can unite. I believe the future belongs to us, and the council will not treat anyone unfairly."

Clap clap!

Warm applause rang out at the scene.

Then, Xiao Wen walked towards Ye Tian.

"Mr. Ye Tian, please come over here for a moment. I have something to discuss with you privately."

"Okay!"

Ye Tian replied calmly.

So the two walked to a corner, and Xiao Wen said to Ye Tian very seriously: "The council is very satisfied with your support this time, and thinks you have completed it very well. Therefore, it has specially approved to allow you to reduce the quota you submit by 20%."

"Thank you!"

Ye Tian couldn't help but twitch when he heard the amount of the reduction.

It is worth emphasizing that the Five Dragons Head Consortium is different from foreign countries. Their power is very weak, and their obligations are very heavy.

Therefore, they do not have as much power as those foreign consortiums. Of course, this is only limited to them in relation to the people of the country. When they clash with foreign consortiums, it is the opposite. The council will support them from behind, and they will become stronger.

"There's also something else I want to tell you."

"Please speak!"

"I'm not interested in the internal affairs of your family. But there's one thing I want to remind you: the palm and the back of the hand are both flesh. That's enough. I've seen the mission report you submitted. It's completely too biased. We all know who contributed the most. I hope you can be fair and just with this reduced quota and give more of the reduction to the Tenth Legion. Of course, this is just my personal suggestion."

Xiao Wen stared at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian took a deep breath and replied heavily: "Thank you for your reminder, Lord Xiao Wen. I know what to do."

"That's good. We won't bother you any longer."

After Xiao Wen finished speaking, he walked towards Chen Shan.