However, Meng Yingxin's works have become increasingly impressive with each iteration, so people have gotten used to them and no longer think they are anything special. But in reality, any one of her designs would be worthy of an award by any other designer.
We cannot overlook her excellence or deprive her of her achievements just because she is so capable. We must fight for what is rightfully ours.
"I understand. Don't worry, I will discuss it with Commander Zhu and Commander Fan to make the most suitable assessment for Comrade Meng and definitely award her a major merit," Liao Chengye said.
He didn't hesitate too much, after all, someone as talented as Meng Yingxin was truly rare.
It would be very necessary to reward her for her contributions in addition to her bonus.
Reasonable rewards and punishments can definitely help to positively motivate and guide soldiers, allowing everyone to unleash their full potential.
As for what level of merit it should be, that remains to be discussed.
"Thank you very much, Commander Liao!" Hong Zhengqing said, feeling a little excited, as he had a feeling that Commander Liao was planning something big this time.
But since the matter hadn't been finalized yet, he didn't tell Meng Yingxin beforehand, intending to give her a surprise.
Meng Yingxin rested for almost a week before returning to the army.
Based on usual experience, the bonus for the new design would be paid out the following month, but a month later, Meng Yingxin did not receive the bonus.
She didn't go to Hong Zhengqing to ask about it, thinking that he was probably just busy with other things and the bonus issue had been postponed.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, they said that a document had been sent down from above.
"What, a first-class merit?"
When Meng Yingxin arrived at the research group, she found Yi Zheyan and the others there, huddled together with Hong Zhengqing. The group was incredibly excited, especially when they saw her arrive; they looked at her with great excitement.
"What's wrong?" She was a little scared and subconsciously took a step back.
Could it be that Hong Zhengqing has come up with some way to torture her again, forcing her to go into seclusion and work on designs?
Last time, she believed his lies and endured a whole week of hardship to finally get the sniper rifle working. As a result, she couldn't recover even after a week of rest. This time, she absolutely cannot be swayed by his words again.
"Meng Yingxin, congratulations!" Yi Zheyan held up a document and approached Meng Yingxin. "The documents have all been issued. You've made a meritorious contribution—a first-class merit! A first-class merit!"
"What..." Meng Yingxin was stunned. She quickly took the document and stared intently at the words on it.
This was completely unexpected for her. She had only thought about getting the bonus and never thought that she could apply for a merit award. Hong Zhengqing kept quiet and went directly to the big leader to ask her for a first-class merit award!
That's a first-class merit!
Even soldiers on the front lines only have the opportunity to apply for a first-class merit if they have accomplished a major mission and made significant contributions, but she has now become a soldier with a first-class merit.
She was almost not even able to stay in basic training camp, but now she has become a first-class merit soldier.
"Really?" Meng Yingxin looked at Hong Zhengqing in disbelief.
"Of course it's true!" Hong Zhengqing pretended to be calm, but in fact he and the other designers had already been excited once.
Even if this honor belongs to Meng Yingxin and not to them personally, it is still an honor for the weapons research group. Everyone is genuinely happy for Meng Yingxin and feels that she truly deserves it.
"I actually received a first-class merit!" Meng Yingxin felt like she was dreaming. She had never dared to imagine such a thing before, but now she actually held the document in her hands.
"Yingxin, you've designed so many amazing firearms. If you ask me, you deserve this first-class merit, you truly live up to it!" Yi Zheyan said.
"That's right! Although we can't go to the front lines, the weapons we designed have gone to the front lines. In my opinion, Designer Meng deserves this first-class merit!"
That makes sense!
Everyone offered their blessings, showing no jealousy but genuine happiness for Meng Yingxin.
"Designer Meng, you must keep up the good work!" Hong Zhengqing said.
"Yes, sir!" Meng Yingxin stood at attention, saluted, and said loudly, "I will definitely work harder in the future to design more powerful firearms and strengthen our military forces!"
Meng Yingxin looked at the document, feeling delighted.
First-class merit is not common in the military and is very rare, so this news quickly spread throughout the military. Everyone knew that a designer in the weapons research group had won a first-class merit, and that she was a female soldier.
Having previously designed a series of powerful sniper rifles, Meng Yingxin was already well-known in the military. Now, with the addition of a first-class merit, she has become the center of everyone's discussion.
Wherever you go, you can hear people talking about it.
Especially among female soldiers, because very few female soldiers can receive the First-Class Merit Award.
The news quickly reached the ears of several of Meng Yingxin's former roommates.
When Xu Chunyan found out, she was so angry that she couldn't eat anything that day.
"She actually managed to get a first-class merit award, she really got lucky!" Xu Chunyan said resentfully.
Even though Meng Yingxin designed the sniper rifle and directly led to the army now having specialized sniper training, her roommates, who were jealous and hateful towards her, never acknowledged her abilities. They only felt that she had climbed the social ladder by relying on men, especially since Meng Yingxin's marriage to Qiao Shouyan became "evidence" of her rise to power in their mouths.
"That's right, who would have thought she'd be so lucky? First, she hooked up with the regimental commander, then actually got married, and now she's gotten a first-class merit thanks to a man... Back then, she couldn't even keep any recruits in the basic training camp!" Zhao Jinyu was also very indignant. She felt that she was much better than Meng Yingxin in every way, so how come she was doing worse than her?
Nowadays, Zhao Jinyu is just an ordinary female soldier. She didn't even pass the last female sniper training. Now, her roommate, who was once inferior to her, has actually won a first-class merit.
Who can accept such a psychological gap?
"This can't be due to luck, can it?" Only Hu Yunxiang changed her mind.
She used to collude with Xu Chunyan and Zhao Jinyu, bullying Meng Yingxin and saying many things to ridicule her. But since Meng Yingxin joined the weapons research group, Hu Yunxiang has changed her opinion and can now view Meng Yingxin's actions fairly and justly.
“First-class merit is very rare, and the evaluation process is very strict. If it cannot withstand scrutiny, the higher authorities can give her only second-class or third-class merit, or even no merit at all, only a bonus. But being awarded first-class merit means that she has really made great contributions and merits, which cannot be faked.” Hu Yunxiang believed that what she said was quite factual.
However, Xu Chunyan and Zhao Jinyu, blinded by jealousy, wouldn't listen to a word.
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