"Military vehicles?" Minister Li muttered to himself.

Dean Yang nodded: "Yes, and among the people who came to see Dr. Li, there is one I have met before; he is from that department."

Minister Li looked up at Dean Yang, but said nothing.

Dean Yang continued, "When they investigated the case of my predecessor, Dean Yang, it was their department that conducted the investigation."

Minister Li then understood what he meant by the department he was referring to.

But how did it get involved with that department again?

Could it be that Li Chu helped them?

Minister Li, unable to figure it out, stopped speculating.

She knew Li Chu's file very well; that department was practically his "home turf," so she, as an outsider, shouldn't meddle.

Looking at the certificate of honor that had been delivered along with the medal on the table, I reached out and took the certificate. Inside, there was two hundred yuan and a stack of bills. These were all awards for second-class merit.

He closed the certificate and handed it over along with the medal: "Dean Yang, take this back and give it to Li Chu. I don't think the higher-ups want to publicize it too much. Just give it to him. I'll have the office put it in his file later."

"Yes, Minister, I will personally deliver it to Doctor Li when I get back."

Dean Yang stood up, accepted the certificate and medal, and put down the notice he was holding.

"Minister, if there's nothing else, I'll head over now."

After leaving the minister's office, Dean Yang put the certificate into his bag, did not linger in the ministry, went straight downstairs, and got into the hospital jeep that had come with him.

After getting into the car, Dean Yang unbuttoned the top button of his shirt and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He was sweating profusely in just a short while. It wasn't because of the hot weather, but mainly because the leader's aura was too strong, which made him nervous.

"Let's go back to the hospital."

Back at the hospital, Dean Yang first went to Li Chu's clinic, but no one was there.

When they arrived at Director Sun's place, they learned that Li Chu had already left.

Well, I got caught skipping work by my boss again.

Dean Yang didn't think much of it. Although Li Chu was still working at the hospital, he was no longer someone they could easily manage.

Just as Dean Yang was about to return to his office and hand the certificate to Li Chu later, he stopped and turned to walk towards the outpatient hall.

The leader's instruction was not to publicize this matter, but he didn't say it had to be kept strictly confidential.

When someone in the hospital receives an award for meritorious service, it brings pride to the hospital director.

Our hospital doesn't advertise it publicly, but it's okay for staff to spread the word privately, right?

Without hesitation, Dean Yang entered the outpatient hall and went straight to the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy.

The pharmacy wasn't busy at the moment; Ding Qiunan was chatting with several pharmacists at the door.

When they saw the dean coming over, they all stood up straight and greeted him.

Director Yang of the pharmacy received the news immediately and rushed over from his office.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. You all go about your business. I came here to say a few words to Comrade Ding Qiunan."

Dean Yang called Ding Qiunan aside. Although it was hard to hear what he was saying, everyone could clearly see what he was handing over—it was obviously a certificate or something similar.

Goodness, the gossip fire is burning brightly among these people in the pharmacy.

The doctors and nurses in other departments in the outpatient hall all knew that the hospital director had come.

These days, the employees aren't afraid of their superiors at all. They all went to the door, ready to see what the leaders had come for.

Dean Yang didn't linger. He handed the certificate of honor to Ding Qiunan, said a few words to her to give to Li Chu, and then left through a side door.

He's gone. Ding Qiunan stared at the certificate of honor and a small box in her hand, her mind filled with questions.

What's going on? What is my man doing?

No sooner had the leader left than the pharmacy staff surrounded Ding Qiunan. Even Director Yang, the leader himself, couldn't resist the allure of gossip and joined in.

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"Qiu Nan, what did the dean give you?" Yang Xiaohong, who also worked in the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy, asked.

"No...it's not mine, it belongs to Li Chu. The dean asked me to take it back to him."

"Comrade Ding Qiunan, what's wrong with Dr. Li again? It's me." This was the first question Director Yang asked.

"I don't know. Dean Yang only said that he brought it back from the ministry. Li Chu isn't here right now, so he told me to take it back."

As she spoke, Ding Qiunan laid the certificate of honor, which she had been holding upright, flat.

Upon closer inspection, everyone noticed four large, gold-stamped characters on the red cover: "Certificate of Honor."

"Qiu Nan, open it and see what's written inside."

Ding Qiunan hesitated for a moment before opening the certificate.

The money and tickets tucked inside the certificate almost fell to the ground.

"Wow, so much money and tickets!"

Ding Qiunan hurriedly put away the money and tickets, wondering why they were so thick.

The hospital staff's salaries are not low, and most of them are dual-income households. When people see the money, they just sigh and their attention is already focused on the content of the certificate.

Comrade Li Chu has made outstanding contributions in the special work on October 10th and has been awarded a second-class merit. This certificate is hereby issued in recognition of his achievements.

Next to it was a one-inch photo of Li Chu, with the date and a large red stamp.

It also features photos of the commander-in-chief and other high-ranking military officers.

"A second-class merit award! What did Dr. Li do?"

"I don't know, it was probably done outside."

"It must be outside; I haven't heard anything about anything happening at our hospital."

Director Yang saw it clearly and knew it must have been issued by the military. He then said, "Alright, alright, hurry up and disperse. You're all gathering together and not working."

Ding Qiunan's mind had been blank for a while, but Director Yang's words brought her back to her senses. She closed the certificate and went back to the Chinese medicine pharmacy with Yang Xiaohong.

Sitting down in the chair, Ding Qiunan finally looked seriously at the things in her hands.

Yang Xiaohong sat down next to her and asked, "Qiu Nan, don't you know what Dr. Li did?"

Ding Qiunan shook her head without looking up: "I really don't know why, he didn't say anything when he went back."

Actually, she already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on. It was probably because of Jiang Cheng's matter, but she couldn't say it carelessly, especially since it involved spies.

Open the small box; inside is a medal for second-class merit.

Ding Qiunan let out a breath, stopped looking, and put the certificate and medal along with the money and tickets into her bag.

Yang Xiaohong looked at Ding Qiunan with envy. She had known Li Chu for a long time, but by then she was already married.

When Li Chu first arrived at the hospital, many single female doctors and nurses had designs on him.

But after inquiring about their family situation, they all backed out. Their parents were gone, which meant that if they had children in the future, there would be no one to help take care of them.