Shen Yao suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, took the certificate handed to her by the great leader with both hands, and then saluted the leader in front of her.
At this moment, she finally understood what her father and second uncle had meant when they talked on the way to the military headquarters.
To be honest, she felt that this was not a surprise, but more like a shock, the kind that could make one's heart stop beating.
However, when Shen Yao was still a little dizzy, she was surprised by what Secretary Tang brought over.
The surprises one after another left her dumbfounded.
Tang Yunfeng handed the things to Shen Yao and said with a smile, "Comrade Jun, Comrade Xiao Shen! In view of the countless contributions you two have made to the country, the decision was made after discussion among several leaders.
The materials shipped back from abroad this time include two million in cash and a batch of antiques as rewards for you, and the two courtyard houses in Imperial Capital City have also been transferred to your names. "
Shen Yao lowered her head and glanced at the two deeds in her hand, with disbelief in her eyes. If the leaders and the soldiers in the audience were not still there, she would definitely lose her composure at this moment.
The people in power are really willing to do this!
Others may not know what the concept of two courtyard houses next to the Forbidden City is, but she and Jun Jinmo know it.
The value of those two courtyard houses is inestimable.
She had joked with Jun Jinmo before, saying that it would be great if they could have the chance to buy a courtyard house near the Forbidden City.
Unexpectedly, before they figured out how to buy the house, it was already delivered to her.
This good thing that came out of nowhere made her at a loss for words.
However, even though Shen Yao was extremely excited, she did not accept it rashly.
She tilted her head to look at Jun Jinmo, then put the things back into the box and returned it to Tang Yunfeng, "We are just doing what we should do. We can't bear this, so please take it back!"
"No, you deserve it and you deserve it." The great leader said with a friendly and solemn smile, "This time you two saved countless lives, defeated our two major enemies, helped the country avoid a war crisis, and also obtained countless resources for our China.
These rewards are already an injustice to you for your contributions to the country. After all, everything you brought back cannot be measured in money. "
Then, he continued, "Let's not talk about your contribution this time. Comrade Jun Jinmo has been quietly donating money over the years and has provided a lot of funding for Chinese research institutes.
Others do not know why China was able to pay off the hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign debts owed by the country so quickly. However, we on the stage know it clearly.
All of this is because of you! You two have served the country and the people, and this honor and award is well-deserved! You have received it with a clear conscience!"
Although every word the leader said made sense, Shen Yao still felt unworthy of it. Moreover, she did not dare to shamelessly take all the credit for herself.
Because she knew in her heart that without the full support of the organization, even if she and Jun Jinmo wanted to give it a try, they would not be able to get the things back so easily in the end.
Shen Yao said with a firm look in her eyes, "As Chinese, we should all contribute to our country. Besides, we have already received the most meaningful award!"
She wasn't being modest or pretentious when she said this.
Instead, he understood that the two medals on his chest and the military title awarded to him by the organization were more meaningful than anything else.
At this time, Mr. Huo said with a smile, "Little girl, if you don't accept it, Mr. Zheng will come over and beat you up."
His words instantly made everyone present laugh, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
How could the great leader not know the concerns of the little girl in front of him? He smiled kindly and said, "I know that you and Jun Jinmo are both good children. You are young and promising, and you don't care about fame and fortune. But as long as the country is in trouble, you will rush to the front line without looking back. You are dedicated to the country, and we all see it. Moreover, everyone has eyes and knows what is good and what is bad."
At the end, the leader continued, "Don't worry, even though the organization enlisted you without your consent, your previous life will not change. No one will force your freedom, and you don't have to report to the military district every day. You just need to step forward and take the lead when something major happens."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yao and Jun Jinmo saluted the leader and promised in unison, "We cannot deny our commitment!"
After saying that, Shen Yao accepted the title deed and the document with the list of antiques, but she did not touch the box containing the two million US dollars.
The leader had already made it so clear, if she still refused, she would appear to be hypocritical and ungrateful, so she accepted the offer without being polite.
She looked at several leaders, then pushed the box in front of Tang Yunfeng and said, "I'll take the other things, but as for the money, please use it to build Hope Primary School and orphanage to help those children and orphans who cannot go to school.
Especially the orphans of our country's martyrs and those soldiers whose families are very poor, and their children need this money to survive and study."
"Comrade Shen, I will definitely pass on your kind act to all the children who have received help!"
When Tang Yunfeng heard her words, he was stunned for a moment, then he saluted Shen Yao solemnly and spoke carefully and seriously.
It must be said that many people in the conference room were moved by Shen Yao's words.
Moists welled up in their eyes, and they were shocked and moved. How many people could donate two million US dollars just like that?
Several leaders and old men were also slightly startled by Shen Yao's sudden action, but they were more touched in their hearts.
After all, faced with two million U.S. dollars, if it were someone else, they would have happily accepted it, but Shen Yao didn't even look at it and used it directly to support the people.
It would probably be hard to find another person in the world who has such great ambitions and a strong sense of justice as her, right?
"Mr. Zheng, your granddaughter has the mind and bearing of you very much like you did in your youth!" At this time, another leader whose position was one level lower than Zheng Yaozu suddenly sighed.
"That's right. Don't you see whose granddaughter she is?" Zheng Yaozu was very happy and said with a smile, "The kindness of my Yaoyao is not something that everyone can have."
Although Zheng Yaozu's arrogant and complacent expression really asked for a beating, everyone knew that what he said was all true.
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