Song Xiaojia cast a sidelong glance at Lin Chuan, then said, "How could there be no connection with such a big relationship? This matter has everything to do with you."

Even though Song Xiaojia kept emphasizing that this matter was related to Lin Chuan, she refused to tell him exactly how it was related to him. The two argued in the car for a while, and before long, they arrived at the entrance of the city police station.

The car drove straight into the courtyard of the police station.

Song Xiaojia immediately ran out and then opened the passenger side door, shouting to Lin Chuan, "Lin Chuan, get out of the car, and come with me quickly."

Lin Chuan hesitated. Song Xiaojia didn't hesitate for a moment and directly pulled Lin Chuan out of the car.

They headed straight into the police station.

However, from the moment he walked in, Lin Chuan noticed something was odd. This ghostly place was actually empty, wasn't it usually crowded with people? Moreover, there were usually a lot of people working on cases, whether in criminal investigation, economic investigation... or other divisions were always packed. But today, the police station was completely empty.

"Hey, is nobody working today?" Lin Chuan asked curiously.

"Follow me, you'll see people," Song Xiaojia said.

"Oh." Lin Chuan could only let himself be pushed along by Song Xiaojia.

After a few turns, Song Xiaojia led Lin Chuan from the first floor directly to the third floor. They approached a large door with a plaque that read 'Multi-function Conference Room', but Lin Chuan didn't pay attention to it.

Once they barged in.

Clap, clap...

A soft light shone over, then the sounds of flashing cameras filled the air. Several reporters furiously photographed Lin Chuan. He hurriedly used his hands to shield himself from the bright lights. If Song Xiaojia hadn't been holding onto him, Lin Chuan might have already bolted. He covered his eyes and shouted, "What... what is this place?"

"This is the conference room!" Song Xiaojia pulled Lin Chuan onto the stage set in this enormous conference room.

The flashes went off with a resounding 'click'. Spotlight shone on Lin Chuan.

Soon, a group of reporters quickly gathered around the stage, frantically taking pictures.

At this moment, Song Xiaojia took hold of the microphone, saying, "Comrades, the main character of today's commendation ceremony has finally arrived. That's right, he is the chairman of Sichuan University Group, also our homegrown Jiangbei City native. He is the perfect example of Jiangbei City's finest among the younger generation. The capture of this international fugitive has a huge connection with Lin Chuan. I must confess, I only went to the scene after receiving a report from Lin Chuan. However, by the time I got there, the culprits had already been caught by them, so the real hero in solving this case is Lin Chuan."

The audience erupted in a wave of applause. The leaders in the front row stood up, and the officers in the back also stood up, everyone clapping enthusiastically. The applause lasted for a long time, and Song Xiaojia smiled, "According to the City Committee leadership's instructions, we award Lin Chuan the title of Outstanding Citizen and Ten Outstanding Young People of Jiangbei City. Additionally, he is rewarded with a cash prize of fifty thousand yuan."

Another round of enthusiastic applause.

Before long, a hostess in a cheongsam, along with police station leaders, came on stage to present the award to Lin Chuan. Holding two honor certificates and a fifty-thousand-yuan cash check, Lin Chuan felt the weight in his hands was so heavy that he could hardly stand. From the time he woke up in the morning, Lin Chuan felt like he was dreaming.

"Xiao Jia, what is this..." Lin Chuan looked at Song Xiaojia, puzzled.

Song Xiaojia gave Lin Chuan a knowing wink, as if she had her own intentions.

Then, Song Xiaojia seriously stated, "Comrades, as public security officers, we are on the frontline of connecting government structures and the people, so our attitudes represent the government agencies' attitude. If our services dissatisfy the citizens, it will ignite public anger and cause discontent with the government. Therefore, we should enhance our awareness in this regard. Since the Third Plenary Session, Secretary **** has been working hard to emphasize the need to reach the masses and serve the people. Only police-community cooperation can secure the future."

A wave of enthusiastic applause spread. Song Xiaojia's words were meaningful and very well articulated. Overall, everyone on site deeply understood Song Xiaojia's message.

Finally, Song Xiaojia earnestly concluded, "Leaders, comrades. Let me end my speech today by quoting a sentence from Secretary ****. That is, 'Never forget the original intention, continue moving forward.'

The crowd burst into applause.

At this moment, Director Hu of the police station stood up, this slim middle-aged man wore a jacket, the previous director had been disciplined, and this time Tang Yumeng personally arranged the candidate. For such an important department, Tang Yumeng naturally arranged someone of her own.

Director Hu slowly walked towards Lin Chuan and then said seriously, "Xiao Song, your speech today was a revelation to me. Police-community cooperation is indeed the way to secure the future. You're absolutely right. We must enhance cooperation in this area in the future. We should foster a better service awareness among front-line officers. People shouldn't always feel that the police are aloof, making them feel like the police are arrogant and indifferent."

"Thank you, Director Hu!" Song Xiaojia said with embarrassment.

"Haha." Director Hu walked up to Lin Chuan, shook Lin Chuan's hand, and said, "Lin Chuan, I used to work at the Forestry Bureau. Although I haven't personally witnessed your deeds, I've heard about most of them. The bank robbery on November 13th two years ago, I heard it was also you who killed the robbers, ensuring Secretary Tang's safety, and protecting the people's property; later, the explosion at Qianwei Chemical Plant, you personally rushed into the fire, disregarding your own safety, and closed the furnace gate, preventing Jiangbei City from falling into an unprecedented disaster; then, when Drum Tower caught fire, you risked your life and rescued more than a dozen people, and also ensured Secretary Tang's safety..."

Lin Chuan's accomplishments are endless. The ones people know of, the ones they don't, and those classified as confidential...

"Lin Chuan, you're quite a man." Director Hu, with a bit of a gangster air, patted Lin Chuan on the shoulder and said, "I, Old Hu, truly admire people like you."

"Director Hu, you're too kind." Lin Chuan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed instead.

"Oh, you can actually feel embarrassed?" Song Xiaojia pursed her lips, looking at Lin Chuan, and said, "Aren't you known for having thick skin? Why so bashful today? I find it quite strange."

"Hehe..." Lin Chuan chuckled.

"Lin Chuan, you've done many good deeds, but you've also done quite a few bad ones." Director Hu said seriously, looking at Lin Chuan, "You took over the transport market and the sand quarry from others. And Eight Horses Tea House. As for what goes on in Haiqing Pool, you're probably more aware than I am, right?"

"Uh..." Lin Chuan was momentarily stunned.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to investigate you." Director Hu laughed, "I just want to remind you not to forget your roots. Some things need to be kept low-key."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin promptly nodded.

"Of course, the purpose this time is to commend you." Director Hu laughed heartily and said, "This time you helped us capture those international fugitives, improving our police image internationally — something money can't buy. Now, several countries have sent letters of thanks to our Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also contacted our provincial Public Security Department, and the comrades there feel very honored. So, they immediately notified us of this happy news, making us feel honored too. Naturally, we can't forget our origins, so we sought you out to share this joy with you."

"Haha..." Lin Chuan laughed heartily, "Director Hu, this incident... was really just a coincidence. We didn't know they were international fugitives. If we knew, maybe..."

"Maybe what?" Director Hu chuckled and said, "You wouldn't be planning to negotiate with him, would you?"

"Of course not." Lin Chuan hastily shook his head and said, "I'm an honest citizen."

"An honest citizen?" Director Hu laughed, "Everyone has both good and evil sides. The important thing is to maintain balance."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Lin Chuan nodded repeatedly.

Director Hu smiled and then said, "Alright, go back and think it over."

"Yes!" Lin Chuan promptly nodded.

Today's commendation ceremony continued, while Lin Chuan was led offstage and sat down on a bench. At the Public Security Bureau's end-of-year commendation ceremony, some grassroots officers were also honored. Song Xiaojia was named Jiangbei City's Outstanding Police Officer and was also awarded the title of Jiang Province's Top Ten Outstanding Police Officers, with a recommendation to compete in Beijing for China's Top Ten Outstanding Youth.

If Big Beard had a spirit in the underworld, knowing that his brother met his demise avenging him, Big Beard would probably erupt from the crematorium in anger.

Lin Chuan's lips curled into a cunning smile.

"Lin Chuan, do you feel honored?" Song Xiaojia approached and asked.

"Yes!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "These two honorary certificates are really heavy; I can't lift them."

Puchi...

Song Xiaojia covered her mouth with laughter and said, "Did you do it on purpose?"

"Not at all!" Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "Who would have thought a brawler like me, once a major investigation target of yours, could end up taking home two certificates?"

"Oh, you!" Song Xiaojia glared at Lin Chuan in mock annoyance, then scolded, "You rascal, still holding grudges."

"How can I not hold grudges?" Lin Chuan grinned and said, "You put me in jail several times."

"Hee hee..." Song Xiaojia giggled and said, "We must crack down on crime. How could I not arrest someone with your track record?"

"If you ask me, you were just eager for a promotion back then." Lin Chuan unceremoniously exposed Song Xiaojia's lie and then said, "You're like a newborn calf that isn't afraid of tigers, so you were in such a hurry to nab me, even knowing how formidable I was, you still dared to challenge me."

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