Chapter 615 - 596:
Rustling...
The applause was enthusiastic. It was a great honor for a prefecture-level city’s commendation ceremony to welcome a bigwig from the Provincial Committee. You see, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of prefecture-level cities in Z Province, and those bigwigs from the Provincial Committee are too busy to attend them all.
Zhang Kaiguo went onstage and rattled on for a half-hour. The local representatives in the audience were beginning to struggle; they didn’t have experience with long meetings like this, and had been sitting for over half an hour. When Zhang Kaiguo finally stepped down, everyone applauded fervently, much to his delight.
Just when everyone thought the commendation ceremony was about to begin, the host said with a smile, "Next, let’s have Secretary Jiang Zhonggen say a few words!"
Just a few words, yet as soon as this bastard went up there, he rattled on for over half an hour again. The audience couldn’t take it anymore. Everyone started murmuring among themselves, waiting impatiently for Jiang Zhonggen to finish. Then it was the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee’s turn... and a whole bunch of other people.
By the time the commendation ceremony actually started, it was already noon, and people were famished. Nevertheless, they had to calm their hungry stomachs and wait for the ceremony to finally begin. The host chuckled, "The first to receive commendation is Fang Qin, team leader of Jianghuai City’s Criminal Police Team!"
A wave of stirring music followed as Fang Qin, wearing a crisp police uniform, stepped onto the stage and saluted the audience. The host spoke solemnly, "Comrade Fang Qin has made outstanding contributions to the harmonious society of Jianghuai City, ensuring the security of the people’s property..."
Rustling...
The audience burst into applause, and finally, the host announced, "The City Committee and City Government have decided to award Comrade Fang Qin with the title of ’People’s Fighter.’ We hope Comrade Fang Qin will continue her efforts for the harmonious society of Jianghuai City!"
"I will definitely live up to the tasks entrusted to me by the party and the nation!" Fang Qin saluted sharply.
"Next, please welcome Secretary Zhang Kaiguo to present the award to Comrade Fang Qin!" the host motioned invitingly.
The award ceremony began, recognizing five or six groups and individuals one after another. Finally, it was Ye Chen’s turn. Dressed in the uniform of Black Water Security Company, he was, in a way, advertising the security company.