"If you like it, I'll get you some later!"

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. Let your aunt have a taste too."

"No problem, I'll get it for you when I get back!"

The three walked towards the county auditorium, where the commendation ceremony was being held today.

Upon entering, he saw that there were many people inside. Judging from their conversation, it turned out that not only Anyang Brigade, but also several nearby brigades were here to receive commendations for their good deeds. An Baogen recognized several familiar faces.

After exchanging greetings, An Baogen led Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai to find seats.

The conference officially began at 10:30.

Next, the leaders took the stage to speak, and the county head affirmed the work of each production brigade.

"We must strive for excellence, continue our efforts, avoid complacency and impetuosity, focus on production, and ensure..."

Zhuang Zhimeng was so engrossed in listening that she almost fell asleep. She had to secretly pinch her thigh to stay awake.

The captain noticed her movement, glanced at her, and Zhuang Zhimeng quickly sat up straight and listened attentively to the leader's speech.

An Qingbai almost burst out laughing, but Zhuang Zhimeng glared at him. An Qingbai quickly composed himself and listened attentively.

Finally, we've come to the Anyang Brigade.

"The Anyang Brigade performed exceptionally well this time. Two young comrades from the brigade have made significant contributions to the country. Therefore, the county party committee and town government have decided to award the Anyang Brigade the title of Advanced Brigade and to award the Anyang Brigade a radio. In addition, comrades Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai will each be awarded 500 yuan in cash and a bicycle."

"Now, let's give a round of applause to welcome An Baogen, the captain of the Anyang Brigade, and two ambitious young people, Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai, to the stage to receive their awards."

Clap! Clap! Clap! Everyone clapped loudly.

An Baogen and the other two stood on the stage, and the county magistrate personally pinned big red flowers on them, handed bank deposit slips and bicycle keys to Zhuang Zhimeng and An Qingbai, and gave the radio to An Baogen.

The three stood on the stage, shook hands with the county magistrate, and solemnly accepted the prizes.

The county even hired a reporter from a newspaper to take photos and document the event, which will be published in the newspaper later.

Zhuang Zhimeng was also very excited. She had actually left her image in the newspaper, which she could show off to her descendants.

After the conference concluded, An Baogen and his two companions walked out of the auditorium.

People on the street looked on with envy as they watched them push their brand-new bicycles.

Once you've registered your vehicle at the vehicle management office, you can drive it on the road normally.

It was only then that I realized I hadn't eaten yet, so I hurried to the state-run restaurant. I parked my bicycle in front of the vehicle management office because it wasn't far away.

Looking at today's offerings, there's catfish stewed with eggplant.

The three of them ordered one serving, plus six steamed buns and a winter melon and dried shrimp soup, which cost a total of 1.5 yuan plus 1.2 jin of grain coupons.

Today, the brigade leader paid for the tickets first, and neither An Qingbai nor Zhuang Zhimeng could beat him. He said he was happy today because the brigade hadn't received an advanced award in a long time.

While the three of them were eating, An Baogen placed the radio on the table and kept an eye on it to feel at ease.

After getting the bicycle, An Baogen was worried that An Qingbai wouldn't know how to ride it, so he wanted to take him with him.

Zhuang Zhimeng knows how to ride a bicycle; her family has two bicycles, so she has known how since she was little.

The brigade leader's family also has a bicycle; they are the only ones in the whole village with one. He uses it when he goes to meetings in town, and anyone in the village who wants to borrow it will do so.

After riding for about forty minutes, the team leader couldn't go on anymore, so An Qingbai took over with An Baogen.

Sitting on the back of the car, An Baogen was terrified, gripping the edge of the back seat tightly with one hand. He only let go after he realized that An Qingbai was riding quite steadily.

It takes about an hour and a half to get from the county to the village.

When they arrived in the village, it was time to finish work. Seeing the team leader and two others riding back on two new bicycles, they quickly put down their farm tools and chased after the bicycles.

As a result, more and more people came, and basically the entire village came to see what was going on.

When they stopped at the brigade headquarters, he quickly asked them.

"Captain, what's wrong with this bicycle?"

"Didn't you go to collect your reward today? This wouldn't happen to be it, would it?"

"Captain, has our brigade been recognized as an advanced unit?"

…

"Quiet down, everyone, listen to me! Our brigade really made a name for itself today, we were named an advanced brigade! We're getting a radio as a reward!"

Zhuang Zhiqing and Qingbai were each awarded 500 yuan and a bicycle…

"Really? Are you kidding me? They're getting bicycles as a reward? They didn't buy them themselves, did they?"

"We also took photos, and you'll see them in the newspaper later!"

"Oh? It's in the newspaper? We have to buy a copy to see! This is our brigade, what an honor!"

"Our brigade was even recognized as an advanced unit! That's great!"

The villagers are very proud.