When I arrived at the entrance of the auditorium, Wang Tong was pacing back and forth, looking extremely anxious. As soon as he saw me, he hurried over.
With a worried expression, he said, âMy little ancestor, you finally arrived! If you hadnât come soon, I would have gone to the restroom to look for you!â
Was it really necessary? I muttered to myself and said to Wang Tong, âAlright, stop wandering around. Itâs making me dizzy. Letâs go in.â I then entered the auditorium with Wang Tong.
On the stage of the auditorium, there were four tables, one for each of the three major figures and Wang Tong. I was to stand on the podium, say a few words, and then wait for the awards to be presented.
However, before going on stage, Wang Tong said that my attire wasnât formal enough and gave me a suit. It looked like it was newly bought. Wang Tong had thought of everything, but the suit seemed a bit small. Was this really a size 185?
âAhem! Ahem!â I cleared my throat and coughed into the microphone.
âEveryone, please applaud!â Wang Tong clapped his hands as he spoke. The students and teachers below stood up, and the applause was thunderous.
I waved my hand to signal everyone to stop, and the auditorium instantly fell silent. Wow! This feeling was exhilaratingâlike being revered by thousands!
âHello, students!â I said with a smile, though I was thinking to myself that Wang Tongâs speech for me was so clichĂŠd. It didnât show my personality at all!
As soon as those words left my mouth, Wang Tong stood up again and shouted, âApplause!â
The entire audience stood up once more, and applause erupted again.
I turned to Wang Tong, wondering what was going on. Why was he making me repeat myself?
Wang Tong noticed my confusion and quickly covered his mouth, indicating that I wouldnât be asked to say anything more.
âOur Principal Chen Guozhong, becauseâŚâ Damn, this is so wrong. What does my act of bravery have to do with Principal Chen? Wait! Isnât this the speech Wang Tong gave the other day?
Wang Tong seemed to realize something and hurriedly got up from his seat, ran to my side, and handed me another speech. His face looked pained. The audience, seeing this, started to murmur in embarrassment. This was really humiliating.
The content of the new speech was just about how excited I was at that moment and what gave me the courage to fight against the criminals.
But I was frustrated. I had clearly acted to protect Sister Qian, not for national safety! Was it really necessary to exaggerate so much? But I had to read it as it was, just for show.
âThank you, everyone!â I bowed, and the applause started again.
After the speech, I stepped back, and Wang Tong took the stage to speak. After a bit more of Wang Tongâs blabbering, the awards ceremony began.
âThis is an unforgettable and thrilling moment. Because Xia Tian has exemplary character, loves learning, and is hardworking and positive, we are awarding the City-Level Outstanding Student Award! Now, Director Li Zhijun from the Education Bureau will present the award to Xia Tian personally!â Wang Tong read aloud with great emotion. I admitted to having good character, but the love of learning and hardworking part didnât really apply to me. It seemed that with money and power, anything could be achieved, even though I was currently using Qin Shoushengâs wealth.
Director Li Zhijun, holding the City-Level Outstanding Student certificate, walked slowly to me, shook my hand, and handed me the certificate. I received it with both hands and bowed to him.
In my eyes, Li Zhijun didnât really look like an Education Bureau director; he seemed more like a nouveau riche, with his fat face and big ears.
When Li Zhijun returned to his seat, Wang Tong spoke again: âThis is an unforgettable and thrilling moment. Because Xia Tian has shown bravery and is not afraid of dark forces, he is awarded the City-Level Honor for Bravery! Now, letâs invite Director Zhang Dong from the Police Department to present the honorary certificate!â
Wang Tongâs limited repertoire of phrases was really getting old. âThis is an unforgettable and thrilling moment!â I cursed silently, feeling annoyed. Couldnât he just finish it quickly? I was eager to eat! Of course, I was just venting internally.
Following the same procedure as beforeâshaking hands, receiving the certificate, and bowingâZhang Dong returned to his seat.
Next, Mayor Zhao Tianfang presented me with the Outstanding Youth certificate. The procedure was the same.
Mayor Zhao Tianfang was quite amiable-looking; this old man must have been a handsome guy. But why did his gaze seem different from how he looked at others? Did he have some special preferences? The thought made me shiver.
After Zhao Tianfang sat back down, I wondered why he kept staring at me.
Wang Tong continued his lengthy talk, and the meeting finally came to an end. The teachers and students left, but Zhang Dong, Zhao Tianfang, and Li Zhijun stayed behind.
âIâll introduce myself. Iâm Zhang Dong from the Police Department!â Zhang Dong stood up from his seat and extended his hand to me. I was speechlessâWang Tong had already announced your name!
Nevertheless, I shook his hand; after all, he was the police director.
âLittle brother, you did well!â Li Zhijun patted me on the shoulder. The term “little brother” threw me off, but since Wang Tong was nearby, I had to play along. I smiled and said, âIâve caused you trouble recently, older brother!â
âItâs nothing,â Li Zhijun replied with a smile, appearing very relaxed.
Getting me back to school was a small matter, but getting a principal out of office was a big deal! It was blatant showmanship. I wondered when Iâd reach such a level.
âOlder brother, I have something to do, so Iâm leaving first! If you need anything, contact me anytime!â He said as he walked towards the door. Zhang Dong also found an excuse to leave with Li Zhijun. Wang Tong quickly nodded and bowed, seeing them off.
The one who made me most uncomfortable, Mayor Zhao Tianfang, stayed behind, sipping tea alone.
âXia Tian!â As I was lost in thought, I heard Sister Qianâs voice, sounding quite excited. Could it be that Sister Qian has developed feelings for me after I protected her?
Before I could fully process it, I saw Zhao Tianfang stand up and look at Sister Qian with a âlecherousâ expression. Alright, I admit that âlecherousâ was just my perspective.
I tried to block the old manâs view, damn it! Sister Qian was untouchable in my heart!
But to my dismay, Sister Qian was smiling at Zhao Tianfang.
What the hell! Does Sister Qian have a thing for this old man?
Before I could be shocked further, I saw Sister Qian quickly run over to Zhao Tianfang and hug him.
The sound of âcracklingâ was my heart breaking! Sister Qian, why did you do this?
My tragic scene was not yet over when I heard Sister Qian sweetly say to Zhao Tianfang, âDad!â
What? Dad?
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