When Shen Qiu heard Wang Hao's question, he didn't know how to answer for a moment. He couldn't say that he didn't receive the invitation.
"Um, this..."
"This, that, what? Come here quickly, the awarding ceremony is about to begin."
"Ahem, I have something to do here and can't go over. You guys can award the honors first."
"Shen Qiu, don't do this. You have made the greatest contribution to the entire defense of Yinglu City. Those reporters are waiting for you, it's inappropriate for you to stand them up like this, right? And this time, Vice President Wang Heng is presiding over the meeting, don't make trouble!"
Wang Hao was also speechless. He felt very good fighting side by side with Shen Qiu. This person is someone he can get along with.
He didn't want Vice Speaker Wang Heng to lose face because of Shen Qiu's arrogance. That would be embarrassing.
Shen Qiu also gave a bitter smile, but could only laugh it off.
"I really can't get through. I have something else to do here. I won't talk to you for now! I'm hanging up now!"
"Hey, hey, stop."
Wang Hao was halfway through his words when the phone was hung up.
Chu Wuji and others looked at Wang Hao and asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, what else can I say? He said he couldn't come because of something."
Wang Hao replied helplessly.
"Forget it, maybe there's something that keeps me from leaving."
Chu Wuji thought for a while and said that apart from this reason, he couldn't understand any other reason not to come.
At this time, Vice President Wang Heng entered the venue and warm applause broke out. Wang Hao and others hurried to the front row.
At the same time, reporters also entered the venue and picked up their cameras to take pictures. Today's award ceremony will make headlines in the Red Alliance.
Wang Heng stood on the podium and gave a passionate speech.
"I am honored to be able to stand here today and present the badge of honor to our most respected heroes. It is because of your efforts that millions of people in District 8 were able to survive. They are the protagonists today. Now, let's welcome the first hero, Wang Hao!"
As Wang Heng spoke, there was warm applause at the scene.
Wang Hao walked onto the stage smiling and waving his hand.
Wang Heng picked up a golden badge, hung it on Wang Hao's chest, and took a photo with him.
…
The entire award ceremony lasted more than an hour, and a total of 72 people were awarded, 47 of whom were killed in action.
Among them, Colonel Miao Tong was posthumously awarded a platinum badge and a five-minute silence was observed on the scene.
Although Miao Tong's military rank is only colonel, due to her special position and identity, her weight is actually very heavy. After all, her existence is related to the safety of a city.
…
When the award ceremony was over, Cui Mucheng looked at Chu Wuji and others in surprise and said.
"Have you noticed one thing, Shen Qiu is not among the awardees?"
"Shen Qiu is really not here. What's going on?"
"Isn't he the one who has made the greatest contribution?"
…
Wang Hao and others were also confused.
At this time, Wu Yong, a reporter from Justice Daily, plucked up the courage to ask Vice Speaker Wang Heng.
"Mr. Vice President, why didn't I see Shen Qiu at this award ceremony?"
"Yeah, why didn't I see it?"
…
The reporters present echoed the question and said that they were all prepared to interview Shen Qiu, but in the end Shen Qiu was not there.
Vice President Wang Heng also smiled helplessly.
"I'm sorry, I'm not sure either. You can consult the relevant personnel for the specific situation. I have something else to do."
After saying this, Vice Speaker Wang Heng left in a hurry.
…
Inside the villa, Shen Qiu sighed with deep emotion.
"Don't be angry, Boss. They really went too far."
Chen Ye quickly persuaded.
"Why should I be angry? I just feel sorry for those who have been awarded medals, especially Colonel Miao Tong."
Shen Qiu shook his head and replied.
"That's right. Such a good person just left without saying goodbye."
Chen Ye was also somewhat touched.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this. What are we going to eat for lunch?"
Shen Qiu stretched and said.
"barbecue!"
Yun Xiaoxi blurted out without thinking, her eyes full of anticipation.
After hearing this, Shen Qiu smiled silently and then spoke.
"OK!"
"I'll go light the coals."
Qi Dong volunteered.
"Then I'll go buy some ingredients."
Chen Ye was also very interested.
"Let's go!"
Shen Qiu waved his hand in a very good mood.
…
A moment later, Shen Qiu and others gathered in the yard, and Qi Dong squatted in front of the barbecue stove to light a fire.
Xiao Hui was riding the little golden dragon around in the yard, while Shen Qiu and others were preparing seasonings and wine.
Although the biting cold wind kept blowing, Shen Qiu and his friends didn't care at all.
At this time, Chen Ye was carrying a large bag of food and walking towards the villa humming a little tune.
As he approached, he saw a man with dirty clothes, dusty face and messy hair wandering around the villa.
Chen Ye didn't care and walked straight to the door.
When the figure saw Chen Ye, his eyes lit up and he immediately followed him.
Chen Ye just opened the door and turned around subconsciously. He found that the beggar actually came over with an excited expression on his face.
Chen Ye sighed, touched his pocket, and was about to give him some change, but when he took it out, he found his pocket was full of large-denomination bills, so he spoke to the beggar.
"Sorry, I don't have any change. Please wait here and I'll go in and get some change."
However, when Chen Ye turned around and walked into the house, the beggar stuck his head in and saw Shen Qiu and the others at a glance.
He rushed in immediately.
"Hey, hey, what are you doing? Who let you in?"
Chen Ye shouted at the beggar.
Shen Qiu and others were slightly startled and raised their heads. The beggar stretched out his hand excitedly, pointed at Shen Qiu and yelled.
"Good job, Shen Qiu!"
Shen Qiu was stunned for a moment, and looked carefully at the beggar in front of him with an incredible look in his eyes.
"Huang Lang! Why are you here?"
Huang Lang sprayed at Shen Qiu.
"What do you mean by I'm here? I should be asking you why you are here. This is my home!"
"Um, sorry!"
Shen Qiu reacted immediately and replied with a smile that he had forgotten that this villa belonged to Huang Lang.
Chen Ye and others were stunned and looked at Shen Qiu in confusion.
"Boss, what's going on?"
"Nothing, just a small matter, this house is his. By the way, Huang Lang, how did you become like this? Like a beggar, aren't you in the city of Amokgan?"
"How dare you say that? After I helped you do that shit, I was marginalized! Later, that damn singularity, the monster tide that came out directly hit the city of Amokgan. That old guy Harmanvi took his people and ran away, abandoning me. I ran back with great difficulty. But when I came back, I saw you occupying my home. How dare you?"
"Hey, don't say that. I had no choice. When you ran away and had no money, I sent you all my money. Then I had no place to live. That's why I stayed with you and helped you look after your house."
Shen Qiu replied with a smile.