Chapter 830: Award Ceremony
Seeing Xiao Zhen, Ye Xinghe, and the others all dressed in yellow work uniforms, Jiangnan's expression suddenly became extremely annoying!
(｡･᷄ꇴ･᷅): "Don't be unhappy, everyone. Wearing volunteer uniforms still has its benefits!"
Xiao Zhen was stunned: "What benefits?"
Jiangnan: (｡՞ٹ՞) "It can better highlight my handsomeness, right?"
[From Xiao Zhen's Resentment Value +777!]
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Just as he was about to speak, Yang Jian walked in from the side door!
The entire auditorium fell silent!
Yang Jian took the microphone and said, "The Abyss campaign has laid the foundation for our Huaxia to become a strong nation!"
"Everyone's contributions, I believe, are seen by every single person!"
"In this era, what we should be chasing are not celebrities or idols!"
"It should be those pioneers who silently sacrificed and gave their all! Heroes should not be nameless!"
"It is precisely because of their existence that we have today's peace and prosperity! That we have an increasingly powerful motherland!"
At this moment, everyone's bodies straightened up, expressions solemn!
Jiangnan felt it even more deeply.
Over the years, Jiangnan had traveled outside many times and could better appreciate the hard-won nature of this peace!
And this peace was bought by countless Dragon Abyss and Dark Night members fighting and sacrificing behind the scenes!
Why was Jiangnan so obsessed with cores?
When charging into the Metropolis, 53rd District, and facing the Black Panther troops head-on, Jiangnan deeply felt the gap in equipment!
What others had, his home must also have!
Only then, whether it was suppressing spiritual calamities or guarding the mountains and rivers, did they have the capital and confidence!
It could reduce unnecessary sacrifices. Lives cannot be bought back with any amount of money—that's the fundamental reason!
At this moment, without anyone leading, applause rang out throughout the auditorium!
Ye Xinghe, Xiao Zhen, and the others had red eyes, their resolve to become pioneers growing even stronger!
Yang Jian continued: "Therefore, to reward the team members who excellently completed this mission!"
"Honorary medals will be awarded to thank everyone for their contributions!"
Energetic music sounded!
Many formally dressed ceremonial girls pushing small carts walked out from offstage!
The President of the International Spirit Martial Alliance awarded the Fearless Medal!
They were upgraded to Special Explorers, gaining many privileges!
As for Ling Feng's squad, as pioneers, they were awarded the Light-Chaser Medal!
For pioneers, this was a dream honor!
It was a huge affirmation of their own worth!
On stage, the students received both small medals. Xiao Zhen and the others trembled with excitement!
They hadn't even become pioneers yet, and they had already obtained the Light-Chaser Medal!
They couldn't help but look at Jiangnan, faces full of excitement!
Hanging out with Boss Nan really allowed them to mooch small medals!
As for the students, Yang Jian generously arranged the most suitable Diamond-tier spirit beads as Platinum-tier skills based on their information!
Everyone was ecstatic!
Tutu's face flushed red as she showed off endlessly to Jiangnan!
(｡˃᷄ꇴ˂᷅)つ°: "Boss Nan! Look! Spirit beads! Diamond-tier, hehehe~"
Jiangnan: (٥≖д≖) Eh?
Do you need to be this happy? Diamond-tier spirit beads are just calculated by the pound, no?
You guys are too easy to fool, right?
Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao didn't get spirit beads; they were given two small medals. Even Xiao Jiuwo and Mila had their share!
Xiong Er was given a bag of Platinum-tier spirit beads to take back as snacks!
As for Wu Liang, Yang Jian solemnly took out a red box and shoved it into his hands!
"It took a lot of effort to arrange this!"
Wu Liang opened it and saw it was indeed a Starlight-tier spirit bead. His eyes reddened!
"Thank you, Secretary-General!"
He then gave Jiangnan a thumbs up!
Jiangnan: (๑՞ٹ՞)☞
Full Starlight-tier skills arranged—the prestige must be maxed out!
Finally, it was Jiangnan's turn!
Under the gaze of the crowd, Yang Jian took out the Fearless and Light-Chaser medals, along with the most dazzling Crimson Dragon Medal, and pinned them on Jiangnan's chest!
At this moment, looking at the full row of medals on the left side of Jiangnan's chest, everyone's scalp tingled!
Just the two Crimson Dragon Medals alone were extremely eye-catching!
At only 21 years old, with outstanding military achievements, every medal was a glory earned through life-and-death struggles!
They recorded Jiangnan's journey along the way and witnessed his growth from weak to strong!
Right now, Jiangnan's mouth was almost stretched to the back of his ears!
(˵ಡ╰╯ಡ): "Ah~ the left side is full. If I get more small medals later, where will I put them? Worries me to death!"
At this moment, Zhong Yingxue and the others all covered their faces!
The Versailles version of Jiangnan has appeared again!
Don't be so infuriating, okay? Just pin them on your face!
Your behavior right now is no different from a little kid who got three awards coming home with an arrogant strut, okay?
Xiao Zhen and the others were both furious and deeply shocked!
There is no such thing as random strength in this world. This full row of medals—how many life-and-death experiences must it have taken to earn?
Yang Jian laughed heartily: "I know you like small medals, so I got a few extra for you!"
"You little brat, stop showing off. If the left side is full, there's still the right side!"
"Here~ your military ID. You've been promoted to Senior Colonel!"
Jiangnan smiled even wider. Isn't this the peak of life?
But it wasn't over yet. Yang Jian then took out a Hidden Dragon Talisman, held it with both hands, and handed it to Jiangnan with an extremely solemn expression!
"Take it well! This is both a right and a burden, a responsibility and an honor!"
Jiangnan instantly put away his smile, took it with both hands, and then saluted!
∠(｡•̀～•́) "Yes!"
At this moment, countless cameras flashed wildly. The reporters' faces turned red!
This news was way too explosive!
Now, the students were all bewildered, not understanding.
"What is that plaque? Why are those reporters so excited?"
Ye Xinghe swallowed a gulp of saliva, his gaze shocked: "Boss Nan is amazing now! That's the Dragon Talisman!"
"The holder of the Dragon Talisman has the authority to mobilize Spirit Martial forces! This isn't something you can get just with military achievements!"
"Boss Nan's Senior Colonel rank is not just for show!"
Everyone gasped. Military command power?
My god?
How old is Boss Nan?
Thinking that they were still in the same classroom as Boss Nan, the students felt an incredible sense of disbelief!
Yang Jian smiled with satisfaction, but after 30 seconds, Yang Jian's smile stiffened as Jiangnan still hadn't finished his salute!
"What are you thinking about? Lower your hand!"
Jiangnan was taken aback: "Ah? No more?"
Yang Jian's face darkened: "What else do you want? The Void Sea matter is being arranged. It can't be rushed!"
Jiangnan lowered his hand and grinned slyly: "Isn't there something more substantial? Let's be a bit more down-to-earth, you know? Look at my eyes!"
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Yang Jian rolled his eyes: "You're the boss of the Dandelion. Do you still need money? Your Starlight Plan is already taking shape, right?"
"Your business is booming. If I hadn't seen your foundation's efforts in supporting poor children, I'd even want to take a cut from you!"
Jiangnan shrank his neck. As expected—the Eastern Eye! The home front definitely knew!
Jeez! So the Dandelion was now a legitimate underground organization!
He had originally planned to use this to fill the debt gap from the stall, but now it seemed hopeless!
He'd have to find another way!
But wanting me to bleed money and pay it back? No way!
The awards ceremony ended. Ye Zi and the others went to report to their respective Spirit Martial Associations!
Ling Feng and his team also had new tasks to do. After saying goodbye to Flying Eye, they hurriedly left!
As for the highly anticipated students, they were besieged by a crowd of reporters. After all, Yang Jian had promised a press conference!
Especially Jiangnan's team "Said and Done," they were surrounded by microphones and cameras!
"Please, don't run! We've been waiting for days!"
"Exactly! Give us a chance, okay?"
But Jiangnan didn't care at all. He swung out a Void Chain, wrapped it around everyone's waist, and prepared to teleport away!
At that moment, Hu Shuo suddenly shouted loudly: "Everyone move aside! Let me handle this!"
Saying that, he rushed to the front, pulled out some cash, and handed it to Jiangnan!
(*･᷅口･᷄)つ[̲̅$̲̅(̲̅･᷄ٹ･᷅)̲̅$̲̅]
"Just a few questions. This is your payment!"
Jiangnan: (乛д乛‶) "Hmph~ Such a small amount of money wants to bribe me? A Southern Man never bows for five bushels of rice!"
Hu Shuo rubbed the cash between his fingers, and the single bill that looked like one suddenly fanned out!
It looked like around seven or eight hundred!
Zhong Yingxue chuckled: "Didn't I tell you? Little Jiangnan won't—"
Jiangnan: (ૢ⁼̴ꇴ⁼̴)۶.[̲̅$̲̅(̲̅❛ั◡❛ั๑)̲̅$̲̅]
"Feel free to ask any questions! I'll cooperate with you guys!"
Xia Yao: (⑉ԾกԾ) "Pfft~ This could probably buy a lot of bags of rice, huh?"
The reporters were stunned. No way? This trick actually works?
Eight hundred yuan and he's bought off? Only Sister Huo could pull this off!
Hu Shuo said excitedly: "Thanks! This is a live broadcast. Ready? Let's begin!"
Jiangnan quickly stuffed the money into his pocket. Answering a few questions for money—I'm way too good, right?
"Bring it on!"
Hu Shuo quickly handed over the microphone. Jiangnan instinctively leaned back a bit, still having some psychological shadow!
"Excuse me, regarding the previous Abyss planet engine incident, some videos captured the Queen angrily shouting your name?"
"Does this incident have anything to do with you?"
At this moment, the students all looked at Jiangnan with a "manually funny" expression!
Jiangnan said without hesitation: "It has no direct relation to me at all! If anyone is guilty of causing the planet engine incident!"
"Then every resident in the Nightless City is guilty!"
Hearing this, the students were speechless!
So no direct relationship, just indirect, right?
Jiang the Blame-Shifter has started his performance again?