043: For The First Time In School History, Security Guards Came On Stage To Receive The Award

"The seafood in Lao Zhi's pot is ready, everyone should try it!"

After a while, Xia Jian came out with a large bowl of small seafood.

This dish is a perfect summer pairing with beer.

A special sauce made of onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, seafood soy sauce, spicy chili, and lemon slices is prepared. After boiling water, the cooled seafood is added and mixed evenly. The bowl is then placed in the fridge for two hours.

When it's taken out, it becomes the most delicious thing in the world.

After eating it, you might feel lighter for three days...

Ahem!

Well, the lightness depends on your constitution, but the taste is genuinely amazing.

Amid laughter, the family enjoyed a warm and different kind of meal.

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Early the next morning, Qi Lin rode his motorcycle to work at the No. 1 High School Affiliated with China Normal University.

On the way, he thought about how to help Xia Jian with her work issues.

He looked at the pedestrians on the street and noticed that many had exclamation marks above their heads.

"Everyone is a protagonist, and everyone has their own luck," he thought.

"Why not visit Xia Jian's workplace at noon? Maybe one of her colleagues has an opportunity that I can transfer to her. That might solve her problem."

A mature idea formed in Qi Lin's mind as he rode.

On the way, he bought two breakfasts, one for the security guard, Lao Huang.

Lao Huang had no grudge against him, but Qi Lin had intercepted an opportunity meant for him and saved Tang Yinxuan in the process. He figured treating him to breakfast was the least he could do.

"Old Huang, I brought you something to eat."

Lao Huang, who was reading a newspaper in the security room, was startled by the tap on his shoulder. Seeing it was Qi Lin, he broke into a wide smile.

"Kid, you're lucky. I've heard about you. On your first day, you saved a student! The school is already preparing to reward you."

Qi Lin was a bit surprised. "You know about the award too?"

It seemed Principal Sun Yuan hadn't been exaggerating. The school must have discussed his reward.

Lao Huang chuckled. "The Academic Affairs Office called me specifically to remind you to attend the morning assembly to receive the award."

Glancing at the breakfast in Qi Lin's hand, Lao Huang took it without hesitation. "Not bad, you haven't forgotten me, your old colleague, even after receiving the award. Let's see what you brought... Beef noodles! Ha, just what I wanted this morning."

After breakfast, Lao Huang urged Qi Lin to go quickly and collect his award.

The bell rang, marking the start of the morning assembly at No. 1 High School Affiliated with China Normal University.

Though called a morning meeting, it was really a time for radio gymnastics. If there was nothing to announce, they'd proceed with the exercises. But if there was an announcement, the school leaders would speak first.

Today, the students noticed something different. A dozen tables were set up in front of the flag-raising platform, and the school leaders sat down one by one.

"Students, I would like to take a few minutes of your time today to address something important."

The atmosphere at No. 1 High School was generally relaxed, so although the students were chattering, Principal Sun Yuan remained calm and smiled.

"Tang Yinxuan, one of our students, fainted suddenly during gym class and even went into cardiac arrest. It was an extremely critical moment, and the school doctor wasn't present. In that dangerous situation, it was our school security guard, Mr. Qi Lin, who stepped in and performed CPR, saving Tang Yinxuan's life."

After this statement, the students erupted in whispers.

Tang Yinxuan was well-known at school. With her fair skin, good looks, top-notch grades, and wealthy background, she was widely regarded as the school beauty.

As the news spread, the students' expressions became a bit strange.

"Doesn't CPR involve mouth-to-mouth? So... Tang Yinxuan was kissed by a security guard?"

"Cardiac arrest? Is it that serious? No wonder she hasn't been in school these past few days."

"I heard Tang Yinxuan and Kangda have been close since childhood. Why didn't Kangda save her?"

"Kangda was there, right? I bet he was furious watching his childhood sweetheart get kissed by a security guard."

Kangda, seated among the students, clenched his fists, his face expressionless. But if you looked closely, you'd see his eyes were locked onto someone with a burning intensity.

Principal Sun Yuan continued with a smile. "Our school's tradition is clear rewards and punishments. Mr. Qi Lin's good deed must be recognized. After a school-wide meeting, the committee decided to reward Mr. Qi Lin with the honorary title 'Campus Hero Protector,' along with a cash and material reward of 50,000 yuan."

"Now, I'd like to invite Mr. Qi Lin to come on stage to receive his award."

As the principal finished speaking, Qi Lin stepped onto the podium through the path made by the students.

In the century-old history of the First Affiliated High School of China Normal University, awards had always been given to teachers or students. This was the first time a security guard had been called on stage to receive one.

The students stared at him in surprise.

"Hello, students. Hello, leaders. Thank you all for your support!" Qi Lin, showing no signs of stage fright, smiled and waved to the audience.