"By the way, when you come over, please make sure you're all tidy. It'll be in the newspapers and on TV, and we'll need to take photos and videos."
Feng Ye was even happier and hurriedly agreed: "Definitely, definitely, we will pay attention to our appearance and will definitely not come looking sloppy."
"No need to be too deliberate, just be natural. The main thing is to dress neatly and cleanly, and have a good mental attitude."
"Understood. After all, it represents the image of fishermen, and we can't let them down. I will explain to everyone."
"Okay, how about 10 a.m. tomorrow?"
"No problem, we'll be there on time."
"Okay, the commendation ceremony isn't held in the bureau, it's in the auditorium of the municipal party committee building. Don't get it wrong."
"Ah, the municipal party committee building?"
"Yes, the awards will be presented to you jointly by our National Security Bureau and the Municipal Party Committee's National Security Office. The location will be the Municipal Party Committee Building, where leaders from the Municipal Party Committee will be present and personally present the awards to you."
Feng Ye was taken aback. The municipal party committee leaders were present and presented the award; this was quite a grand affair.
What merits does a mere fisherman like him possess?
For a moment, Feng Ye felt a surge of intense pride and an indescribable sense of honor.
He quickly nodded: "Understood, I will be there on time and will not be late."
At the same time, he also had some doubts.
The National Security Bureau and the National Security Office are actually two different departments. How could there be any difference between them?
Having never dealt with this type of department in his previous life, he really couldn't figure it out, but he didn't want to ask too many questions.
Actually, let alone him, most ordinary people probably wouldn't understand it either.
(If you're interested, you can search for it yourself; I won't go into details here.)
Next, the person on the other end of the phone informed him of the specific address of the municipal party committee and who to look for upon arrival.
Feng Ye carefully noted down every detail, afraid of missing anything.
After hanging up the phone, he clenched his fist and excitedly exclaimed, "Yay!"
It was truly unexpected that a piece of spy equipment would give ordinary people like them the opportunity to enter the municipal party committee building, and their sense of pride grew even stronger.
Moreover, everyone receives a reward and can share in the glory.
Now everyone can enjoy the limelight and have something to brag about.
Feng Ye paid the phone bill and went straight to Xiao Mingshi's house after leaving the village committee.
He had to tell this good news to every boatman so they could be happy and make preparations.
People in the countryside tend to be unkempt, with messy hair and stubble; they need to tidy themselves up.
Upon arrival, Feng Ye found someone and explained the situation. Xiao Mingshi's eyes widened in disbelief.
"What? Say it again."
He never imagined that he would receive a share of the reward; he thought it was Feng Ye's glory alone, with Feng Xuan and A-Can at most joining in.
"Everyone on board gets a share, understand?"
"Really? I thought I misheard. That's great! We rough guys can finally shine!"
Xiao Mingshi was as happy as a child, waving his arms and legs excitedly, his unshaven face beaming with smiles.
"I'm going to get a haircut and a shave later, so I can look more presentable and go to the city to receive the award with everyone tomorrow."
"Okay, okay, I'll go right away."
There is a barber on the island, but he is not from their village.
However, they come to their village at a fixed time every month to shave and cut everyone's beards.
If you need a haircut at other times, you have to find one yourself or go to town.
"Because we need to take photos and videos, and appear in newspapers and on TV, we need to be presentable and wear nice clothes, not tattered ones."
"I know, it's like visiting relatives, you have to be respectful."
After saying that, he belatedly realized what he had said and asked in disbelief, "What did you say earlier that was going to be in the newspapers and on television?"
"That's right, our deeds need to be reported publicly, they definitely need to be in newspapers and on television, otherwise what's the point of taking photos and videos?"
Xiao Mingshi's mouth dropped open, and it took him a while to close it. His eyes were full of disbelief: "Isn't that thing a torpedo? How could it make us appear in the newspapers and on TV?"
"Of course not, that thing is called sonar, it's a spy device used to detect underwater situations. Okay, that's all for now, I need to go back and tell my brother and the others."
Feng Ye turned around, then turned back and said, "By the way, Uncle, could you please go to Uncle Han and Uncle Luo's house and tell them as well? I'm too lazy to go myself."
"Okay, I can get my hair cut at the same time as them. What about Lao Du? Shouldn't I go over?"
"Let my brother go. It's not on your way to get a haircut."
Xiao Mingshi nodded, his heart filled with anticipation, and quickly left home to call for help.
Along the way, he smiled at everyone he met, as excited as if he had won the lottery, which attracted the attention of many people who asked him questions out of curiosity.
This meant that before Feng Ye even returned home, the news had spread like wildfire throughout half the village.
Fortunately, his home is far away, so no one has come to visit or inquire yet.
Back on the beach, Feng Ye went straight into the workshop, where everyone was busy working.
Ye Qingling was also among them, and since there were no outsiders present, there was no need to worry about her pregnancy being leaked.
Seeing him return, she smiled and asked, "How did it go? Did you get through on the phone? When are you going to collect the prize?"
Before Feng Ye could answer, A-Can looked up and asked first, "A prize? What prize? Brother Ye, when did you win a prize?"
"It's not just winning the lottery, this is way more awesome than winning the lottery. Not only is it glorious, but you can also get featured in the newspapers and on TV."
"What exactly happened? Tell me quickly!"
Ah-Can's curiosity was overflowing, and he didn't even kill the fish, staring intently at Feng Ye.
"What's all this about, being honored and featured in the newspapers and on TV? What's going on?"
Everyone else was extremely curious as well.
Feng Ye smiled and, without keeping him in suspense, explained the matter directly.
"Hehe, everyone gets a share, everyone wins a prize, everyone gets to be on TV and in the newspapers, we all share the glory and the honor."
Everyone was stunned after hearing this, and then burst into cheers.
Not only Feng Xuan, A-Can, and Ye Chenliang, but even Ye Qingling and the other women jumped up excitedly.
The workshop immediately became incredibly lively, filled with a joyful atmosphere.
After the cheers subsided, Ye Chenliang asked in disbelief, "Really? We got an award too, and we got to be on TV?"
Ah-Can also said, "Brother Ye, you didn't hear wrong, did you?"
"Yeah, Ah Ye, you didn't hear me saying that everyone would receive an award, did you?"
Feng Xuan echoed, looking at Feng Ye with a face full of doubt, feeling both expectant and apprehensive.
“It’s absolutely true, I heard it clearly, that’s what they said on the other end of the phone.”
Feng Ye glanced at them and immediately said, "You all need to get a haircut and a shave to look presentable. Your uncle and Uncle Han should already be on their way."
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