In the hall, the mystery that puzzled the media finally had an answer.
Su Xi Liu, after composing herself, personally came on stage, smiling as she introduced the police officers being awarded today. After introducing them one by one, she finally reached Tang Yanqing.
At this moment, Shi Nian in the audience was like an arrow set on a bowstring, waiting for Tang Yanqing to appear on stage so she could be the first to rush up.
But Su Xi Liu paused in her speech, showing a slight hint of remorse, and briefly said, "…Officer Tang Yanqing is on duty today and has declined the award with humility."
Shi Nian choked.
—He's really not going to take it?!
This is the glory of the police force, something many dream of. Tang Yanqing is a Chinese and so young; his award would be a milestone for the Jiazhou police, holding exceptional value for him and his family... and he's really going to give it up just like that?
Ye He, surprised, couldn't help but murmur, "Could he really be doing this just to avoid you, boss?"
Shi Nian gave a bitter smile, "Am I that important?"
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From across a whole row at the front, Reporter Xiong from "Black Curtain Press" turned back with a gloating smile, "Shi Nian, I really feel sorry for you. I was eagerly waiting for the exclusive interview with Tang Yanqing tomorrow morning, originally thinking that Mr. Tang would make an exception for you, but it turns out you're just cannon fodder too."
There was an old grudge between Xiong Jie and Shi Nian.
During the recruitment for "Deep Throat," Shi Nian and Xiong Jie were competitors in the final selection. Xiong Jie, true to her name, had a concise and sharp style, and her questions hit the mark, making her seemingly more suitable for "Deep Throat." Everyone thought Xiong Jie would win, but unexpectedly, the final winner was Shi Nian, who sometimes hesitated over exact English words.
This outcome surprised observers, and Xiong Jie, the person involved, was even more dissatisfied. She couldn't change the decision of "Deep Throat" selectors, but she retained her resentment towards Shi Nian.
When Shi Nian shook hands and bid farewell to Xiong Jie, Xiong Jie sized Shi Nian up and down disdainfully, with a light smile, "Your English isn't fluent, but I see you're good at other things. The boss sure likes a 'tight-lipped,' 'deep-throated' Chinese woman like you."
The guilt in Shi Nian's heart vanished instantly. She let go of Xiong Jie's hand and proudly raised her chin, "If you're not convinced, come fight. Xiong Jie, there's more than just 'Deep Throat' in this world, and we'll always have the chance to compete again in the future."
Xiong Jie swished her sleeve and left, joining "Insider Press," the arch-rival of "Deep Throat." This time, interviewing the commendation officers was Xiong Jie's deliberate setup to compete against Shi Nian. Shi Nian had already gotten permission from the police department's press officer, thinking she'd win the first round, only to be ridiculed by Xiong Jie in return.
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Shi Nian clenched her fists.
Ye He quickly grasped Shi Nian's arm, reminding her worriedly, "Boss, we're in the police station, don't get excited."
Shi Nian took a deep breath and smiled in response, "Reporter Xiong, did you time travel? There are still more than ten hours till 'tomorrow morning.' With such a long time, it's more than enough to do an interview and write an article. Instead of worrying for me, Reporter Xiong, you might as well regret not having the chance to participate in this interview yourself."
Xiong Jie instantly laughed sharply and said in Mandarin, "Is that so? Then I'll be waiting to see what excuse you have tomorrow morning!"
Shi Nian gritted her teeth and instructed Ye He, "Immediately sort out all the news clues at hand, and see which one is likely to overshadow where Tang Yanqing went. Even if we can't get an exclusive interview with Tang Yanqing, we must come up with another article that garners more attention!"
Ye He quickly lowered her head to look at the computer, while Shi Nian got up.
Ye He hurriedly asked, "Boss, where are you going?"
Shi Nian gritted her teeth, "Since the press officer says Tang Yanqing is on a mission, then I'll follow, and cover both the case and him together!"
Tang Yanqing, don't think you can escape like this.