Chapter 88 - 48: The Second Medal
Bernadotte smiled and said to Tian Xingjian, "Lieutenant, General Russell greatly admires your military talent. The President and General Mihailovich also want to meet our Federation Hero, so please come over and have a chat with everyone. Additionally..."
Bernadotte exchanged a glance with Admiral Mihailovich and smiled, "In view of your contributions to the Federation, we would like to hear your opinion before making a decision on your award. Do you have any requests?"
Tian Xingjian felt a bit dazed for a moment, and Ann Lei’s words resurfaced in his mind.
"Tell me, why did you become a soldier?"
He used to think he knew why he joined the military, but now? Awards, promotions? Are these what he really wanted?
If he truly moved up in rank, reaching the level of Major or above, according to Federation regulations, unless there were physical or age-related issues, he would not be allowed to retire during the war!
He recalled the bustling streets of Gallipalan and really wanted to blurt out the word "retirement," but for some reason, he suddenly thought of Mr. Ann, a man who had been like a disappointed father to him.
Seeing the inquiring look from the Admiral, Tian Xingjian slightly shook his head and said, "There is a question I haven’t figured out yet, one that has troubled me for a long time. I don’t want any awards or promotions. If you must give me something, I hope it’s just a random medal and some vacation time. I want to go back to the capital to see someone."