Those around Su Xingran looked at her with some curiosity; this young girl had become a representative. However, those who were allowed in knew that everyone here had undergone strict screening before being allowed in. So they were simply curious and didn't judge her with prejudice.
This was Su Xingran's first time stepping into the Great Hall of the People, in both her past and present lives. She glanced around casually a few times, her gaze finally settling on the red national emblem framed in gold.
The time for the commendation ceremony arrived, and Su Xingran was meeting the old man for the first time. Su Xingran realized that it was this old man who, not long afterward, implemented the reform and opening up policy, propelling China into a new era.
The commendation ceremony had already discussed the achievements of this self-defense counterattack. Following that, the awards ceremony began. The first awards were for group merit; Su Xingran and a group of doctors received third-class merits. Su Xingran, as a representative, went up to accept the award.
After the group awards were presented, the individual awards were presented. First, the awards for first-class merit were presented, and then the awards for second-class merit were presented.
Su Xingran sat there attentively. She heard that the name of the second-class merit award belonged to a military doctor she knew from the front lines. But the next second, she heard her own name, and her incredulous eyes widened slightly.
The name and personal information were correct; the name read was Su Xingran herself. Su Xingran clenched her fist and then relaxed it. Mechanically, she followed the person in front of her onto the podium.
Standing on the platform, Su Xingran looked at the people below and felt her head throbbing. Su Xingran thought she was just there to be a representative, and she never expected to receive a merit award, let alone a second-class merit award.
The officer holding the microphone introduced Dr. Su Xingran, a nineteen-year-old doctor who had been awarded a second-class merit. A doctor without any formal training, she applied to be transferred to the front lines from the logistics department. Risking her life, she repeatedly and brilliantly treated wounded Chinese soldiers.
The incident of Su Xingran fighting and defeating the enemy was also announced. This is to give the people of the whole country an explanation as to why a young doctor received this second-class merit. Those who have made meritorious contributions should not be questioned, otherwise it will chill people's hearts.
As soon as the presiding officer finished speaking, applause erupted throughout the hall. Amidst the deafening applause, Su Xingran accepted the second-class merit certificate and commendation awarded to her by the national leaders.
Back in her seat, Su Xingran was still deeply troubled. She could roughly guess why; someone must have reported what she had done.
Su Xingran was right; someone had reported her actions to their superiors. Chen, the military doctor who was with her at the front lines, told the unit leaders about Su Xingran's killing of an enemy soldier. Chen admired Su Xingran's courage and decisiveness.
Furthermore, Su Xingran's transfer from logistics to the front lines was approved by the commanding officers at the time. She performed her duties admirably, so the unit leadership reported her case to higher authorities. After verification, Su Xingran was awarded a second-class merit.
After the awards ceremony ended, Su Xingran originally intended to leave with the crowd. However, she was stopped by reporters inside the hall who asked her to take a solo photo of them.
Su Xingran accepted the reporter's request and stood for a photo. After the photo was taken, the reporter thanked Su Xingran, who replied "You're welcome" and left.
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