The captain, with his bald head gleaming, had completely changed his listless state of the past two days and came running over happily; his excitement could be felt from a distance.
"Gu Zhiqing! There's great news!"
"Gu, you educated youth! Come out quickly! Someone from above has come to give you an award certificate to commend you!"
The three paused, all looking at the panting captain who had burst in like a wild, carefree deer.
"Hoo hoo... Gu... Gu, the educated youth! People from above have come... saying they want to... want to praise you..."
Meng Tian quickly brought him a bowl of boiled water that had been sitting there for a while, gesturing for him to drink the water first.
Duan Jianhua didn't stand on ceremony. He took the bowl and gulped down the water in a few big mouthfuls.
After finishing his drink, Duan Jianhua wiped his mouth and smiled with an air of smug satisfaction, as radiant as a summer flower in full bloom.
"You kept it a secret really well. You did something so big and managed to keep quiet all the time. If the higher-ups hadn't specifically asked to praise you, I wouldn't have known you had this ability."
Gu Zuozuo straightened up; she didn't seem to have much to be praised for.
Could it be...?
"Gu, you educated youth! Hurry! The people distributing the rewards have all arrived at the village headquarters and are waiting for you. Come on!"
After saying that, he waved his hand repeatedly, like a shepherd herding sheep, trying to drive Gu Zuozuo into the brigade headquarters.
It was lunchtime, and the commune members, having heard about this good news, all came out of their homes with bowls, plates, and dishes to see what was going on.
Besides their work in the fields and their daily lives, rural people love nothing more than joining in the fun. Wherever there's excitement, you'll find them secretly watching.
When Gu Zuozuo and her three companions arrived, Gu Zuozuo glanced at the person she had met once before with surprise.
"Li Yuze? It's actually him?"
"Zuo Zuo, do you know him?"
Gu Zuozuo nodded without saying anything more and followed the captain forward.
"Long time no see, Comrade Gu."
Li Yuze waved his paw in a good mood, his dimples widening, making the girls who were secretly watching him blush with embarrassment.
Gu Zuozuo immediately became alert. The last time this man looked at her, he seemed determined to investigate her thoroughly.
Why does this meeting feel like a fox paying respects to a chicken?
Sensing her wariness, Li Yuze instantly became expressionless, reverting to his righteous self.
"Hey! Hey! Can you hear me? I have some good news to share. Gu Zuozuo, a young intellectual from our village, helped the army crack down on a human trafficking gang, saving countless women and children. He made a great contribution! He's our pride!..."
Blah blah blah...
As soon as the loudspeaker announced it, the entire threshing ground was soon surrounded by villagers eager to watch the spectacle. Their eyes sparkled as they looked at her with pride, as if they themselves had accomplished a great feat.
Li Yuze looked at the composed girl in front of him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
"Comrade Gu, I am here on behalf of the organization to commend you and thank you for your selfless and fearless dedication! This is the commendation certificate, this is the bonus, and this is the third-class merit medal that was specially applied for for you. You deserve it."
Gu Zuozuo took the package and subconsciously squeezed the thick envelope. She was so pleased with the feeling that she squinted her eyes like a cat whose fur had been stroked.
Having money is great; with money, everything is easier.
Li Yuze couldn't bear to look at her greedy appearance, so he turned to look at the brigade leader who was staring longingly at the certificate.
"Captain Duan, this is your production team's honorary title for most advanced village this year. Please accept it."
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