He didn't speak harshly; he simply calmly took out a red ID card with the national emblem embossed from his jacket pocket and opened it in front of him.
The color drained completely from Zhou Huai'an's face in an instant.
“Commander Xiao…” Zhou Huai’an looked up, his voice trembling so badly that he no longer had any of the dignity of a political commissar.
“Comrade Zhou Huai’an,” Xiao Dongsheng said calmly.
"Upon investigation, you are suspected of abusing your power to maliciously sabotage national defense research projects, stealing technological achievements, and engaging in serious acts of abuse of power for personal gain. In accordance with relevant regulations, I hereby announce that, effective immediately, you are dismissed from all your posts and are to be immediately escorted back to Beijing for investigation by the organization."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two plainclothes officers behind him immediately stepped forward, one on each side, and like picking up chicks, lifted up Zhou Huai'an, who was already limp as mud, and dragged him off the platform.
The whole process was swift and efficient, without any unnecessary delays.
The entire venue fell silent; everyone was stunned by this thunderous scene.
No one expected that Commissar Zhou, who was all-powerful just a moment ago, would become a prisoner the next.
Xiao Dongsheng's gaze shifted to the disheveled Gao Dongliang and the others, a hint of coldness creeping into his tone:
"As for you, the expert group from Beijing, you're using national funds, not to conduct technical research, but to participate in this factional struggle—you're making a fool of yourselves! The competition results will be the best judgment on you! Return to Beijing immediately tomorrow morning and each of you submit a profound self-criticism of 10,000 words! Your technical skills are inadequate, but your ideology is even more problematic!"
Gao Dongliang's old face turned purplish-red, he was so ashamed and indignant that he dared not utter a single word in rebuttal. He could only lead his equally dejected group of team members and slink off the stage amidst the contemptuous gazes of the entire audience.
After clearing away the trash, Xiao Dongsheng turned to all the officers, soldiers, and their families, a gentle smile on his face.
He took out a document bearing the red seal of the Central Military Commission from his briefcase.
"Comrades, I am here today not only to deal with a scoundrel, but also to bring a belated commendation! According to the Central Committee's verification, in the recent rescue mission during the severe snow disaster in Langcuo Village, Comrade Qin Ye, the regimental commander of the 52nd Division of our military region, and his family member Comrade Su Tang, faced dozens of vicious escaped prisoners. They fought bravely and fearlessly, not only successfully capturing all the criminals, but also saving the lives of hundreds of Tibetan compatriots in Langcuo Village with their extraordinary wisdom and courage!"
"After deliberation by the Central Military Commission, in recognition of the outstanding contributions of Comrade Qin Ye and Comrade Su Tang, the two are hereby awarded the Special Merit Citation!"
"boom!"
This news is even more shocking than the arrest of Zhou Huai'an!
Special Merit Award!
What does that mean? It's the highest honor that can only be obtained by heroes who single-handedly turn the tide of battle or make earth-shattering sacrifices on the battlefield!
Li Xiumei was so excited that tears streamed down her face. She clapped her hands vigorously and shouted to the military wives around her, "Did you hear that! Our Su sister! Special Merit! I told you she was no ordinary person!"
Geng Xiangdong, Lu Gong, and other veteran technicians were so excited that their faces turned red with pride.
They looked at the slender, serene young woman on the stage with eyes full of admiration and pride.
"My God... my daughter-in-law... a special merit award?" He Shumin, sitting on the judging panel, covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face. Qin Zhenbang, standing next to her, also clenched his fists excitedly, his back ramrod straight.
Amidst the thunderous applause, Su Tang felt no joy whatsoever.
As she looked at the man named Xiao Dongsheng on the stage, an idea popped into her head uncontrollably.
In the version of the report she and Qin Ye submitted regarding the events in Langcuo Village, all the unconventional details of her combat were omitted.
But this award for outstanding merit precisely places her alongside Qin Ye...
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