After finishing their meal, the two strolled out of the canteen. The military region was very large and highly confidential. To avoid going to the wrong place, they discussed it and decided to go back to the conference room to wait for Sun Shao-ping to return.
Before the two even reached the conference room, they were stopped by a security guard.
"Comrades, our commander wants you to come with me to a place."
"Going somewhere, where?"
Fu Wan was somewhat puzzled; there shouldn't be human traffickers in the military region, right?
The guard walked up to them and whispered, "The commander asked me to tell you that the goods have been delivered and the top leader wants to see you."
A high-ranking leader?
!!! !!! !
Upon hearing this, Fu Wan's eyes widened immediately. Was this the leader she was thinking of?
Obviously, the guard couldn't say much, and Fu Wan could only see a hint of excitement on his dark face, thus confirming her suspicions.
The two opened the car door as quickly as possible, only to find Sun Shao-ping already inside.
Seeing Fu Wan and the others approach, Sun Shaoping put down the documents in his hand.
With a somewhat solemn expression, he greeted Fu Wan and the other woman, "Get in the car quickly, we'll talk in the car."
"Sir, the guard says the leader..."
"Yes, I delivered the imperial seal. The leader attaches great importance to your contributions this time, and considering the matter of the Imperial Seal of the State last time, he wants to meet with you."
After saying that, he smiled at Bai Qianzhou and said, "You're only doing this because of Comrade Xiao Fu. Remember to treat Comrade Xiao Fu to a meal later!"
"must."
Bai Qianzhou readily agreed, his hands clenching into fists in nervousness.
He really didn't expect to have such an opportunity to meet that leader!
After driving out of the military area, the car drove for another half hour, passing through several alleys, and finally stopped at the entrance of an alley. Immediately, someone came forward to verify the identities of Fu Wan and the others.
This was the first time Fu Wan had ever seen such a scene, but she kept her head up and chest out, looking straight ahead. The guards at the door quickly finished their check, and then someone led Fu Wan into a small reception room.
Sun Shaoping left to attend to his own business. Before leaving, he reminded Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou, "You two don't need to be too nervous. Big leaders are people too. Just treat him like a guest in someone else's home. Just answer his questions truthfully."
"Okay, we've got it."
Even so, Fu Wan still swallowed nervously.
After Sun Shao-ping left, she glanced around at her surroundings.
The reception room is dignified and elegant, with several calligraphy and paintings on the walls, and the windows and tables and chairs are made of mahogany, which makes people feel comfortable.
Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou didn't have to wait long before footsteps came from the doorway.
Although she knew she was there to meet a high-ranking leader, Fu Wan still couldn't help but feel her eyes well up with tears when someone she only saw on television, radio, and in newspapers appeared before her.
Thanks to the goddess Mazu, what merit did she possess to be invited by him for tea?
"Haha, hello young comrades, please sit down, have a seat!"
The leader was as kind and approachable as he appeared on TV. He took the lead and sat down on a wooden chair to the side, then poured a cup of tea for Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou.
The high-ranking leader personally poured tea, and Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou accepted it with great surprise and delight.
"You're all so young, yet you've helped our country recover so many treasures. This must be Comrade Fu, right? I've heard of you a few times. Come, I have some time today. Tell me about the interesting things you encountered on your trip, and how you managed to retrieve the imperial seal from the sea?"
When Fu Wan heard the high-ranking leader mention her name, her heart raced instantly. The feeling was a thousand times more nerve-wracking than when her teacher called on her during her school days.
The senior leader knew that the junior colleague was nervous, and kept encouraging her with a smile. Fortunately, Fu Wan was also good at self-regulation. After taking a deep breath, she opened up and told the senior leader about her experiences in the United States.
The visit to relatives in Los Angeles was only mentioned briefly; the main focus was on the interesting stories from the Florida coast.
From the initial incorrect information given by Smith, to the accidental catch of a giant bluefin tuna, to her and Bai Qianzhou walking a leopard-spotted moray eel underwater, and finally, to accidentally finding the imperial seal while watching a bread crab and an octopus fight.
She was a little nervous at first, but once she got into the flow, Fu Wan was even able to drink some water when her mouth got dry and continue speaking.
Her description was vivid and engaging, and with Bai Qianzhou's occasional additions, the senior leader listened with great interest, occasionally nodding in approval.
The top leader's intelligence is naturally the most accurate. Even though the gold coins that Fu Wan and her group had collected had not yet reached China, he knew how much these two young people had contributed to the country.
Seeing that Fu Wan's teacup was empty again, the senior leader had just raised his hand when a bodyguard rushed over to refill it for her.
Seeing this, the senior leader smiled and looked at Fu Wan, saying, "You all deserve a lot of credit this time. Tell me, what do you want? I'll try my best to satisfy you!"
Fu Wan and Bai Qianzhou exchanged a smile, then shook their heads in unison.
"No need, sir, we don't need anything."
“Serving the country is our honor, and these are things we should do as Chinese people. If we were to receive compensation, our fellow countrymen back home would scold us.”
Fu Wan boldly made a joke, and the big boss laughed when he heard it. He also came from the countryside and knew the simple and selfless kindness of ordinary people.
"I heard you donated all the rewards the organization gave you last time?"
Fu Wan nodded, "Yes, there are many girls in rural areas who can't afford to go to school, so I thought I could give them the opportunity to go to school and have more possibilities in their future lives."
The top leader was full of praise upon hearing this. These people work day and night, all for the sake of creating more possibilities for the future of the country and its people.
It's truly remarkable that Fu Wan, a child from a rural area, has such awareness!
Thinking of this, the leader recalled Sun Shao-ping's previous complaint to him that Fu Wan refused to work at the camp and receive a salary, only accepting her when needed.
I wonder if I would get a different answer if I asked the question myself.
"Comrade Xiao Fu, would you like to work in the capital? With your abilities, I can have someone arrange a job for you."
"No need, no need." Fu Wan quickly waved her hand. "Commander, I am a fisherman, and fishermen have to work at sea."
"My job is to ensure that people in Beijing and other inland areas can enjoy delicious and fresh seafood in the future."
The senior leader gave her a thumbs up, saying, "This young comrade has a very high level of awareness!"
Still unwilling to give up, she pressed on, "Really, there's nothing you want?"
"Let me think... If I had to say what I want, all I want is for China to be prosperous and strong, and for its people to live in peace and contentment. As for the rest, I can earn it myself."
After Fu Wan finished speaking, she smiled playfully, her words full of seriousness despite their jokes. Now the big boss finally understood how much Sun Shao-ping adored this girl.
He stood up and solemnly said to Fu Wan, "Don't worry, this is the wish of all of us. We will definitely, absolutely, fulfill this wish."
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