Chapter 523 - The Formal Ceremony (6)

31 May, Military Base, City K

Legend returned to the Lectern and continued "Congratulations General. Moving to the recommendations, we would request Mr Paul Gu, who is present to come to the stage."

Silence filled the room until a quiet voice said, "You better get up there Paul," which prompted a shocked Paul to come up onto the stage.

Legend continued "We have been asked on behalf of the President to present to you on behalf of the Gu Group. This is a certificate of thanks for all the work that the Gu Group has been behind, not only to aid with natural and man-made disasters, but more importantly your willingness at no cost to through your hospital group to provide specialist treatment to serving members of the military."

Paul, moved and accepted the certificate in its folder, before saying "This is not necessary, it is just something that we do because we can." He felt in shock and could not draw his thoughts together but was grateful that President Dong arranged for this to be presented as quietly as possible because the media would have a field day, saying that the Gu Group did these things because of his father's connection to the President, rather than why they did it.

As he moved off the stage, a police officer headed to the podium and said, "Liaison Officer Nang, please come to the stage."

As John made his way to the stage, the officer said "We will not take much of your time, but many of you know Liaison Officer Nang's connection to the special forces through work he does. Most of that work, is classified at the same level as your missions, and for awards that cannot be made public we have to call on ceremonies such as this to award them. With immediate effect Liaison Officer Nang has been promoted with effect from today as a Special Police Captain, and with the consent of General Li and Rong will be given the military rank of Major given his frequent work with you. Through his hard work over the last twelve months, he has also jump qualified with some of your present and will formally receive that recognition as well. In addition to the two commendations, he will be announced publicly, as of how they cover actions this occurred in manners that can be disclosed, he has been awarded a joint military and police commendation for his work on a recent rescue mission. As of the nature of that matter, that commendation will be awarded today. Further, the local police commandant, in conjunction with the national police command have authorised the presentation of three medals, his ten-year service medal, which is not due to be awarded for another six weeks, the police bravery medal for his actions in protecting citizens during a shooting spree by a deranged individual in a shopping mall, here in City K in addition to the parliaments highest civilian bravery award for the same action."Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click /book/the-soldier-husband_15095783406874805/the-formal-ceremony-(6)_50784899203917231 for visiting.

As the officer stepped away to pin the medals on John, before handing him the commendation, before Matthew stood and presented John with his jump parachute and quietly saying "You better tell your parents before Sally does, otherwise there will be hell to pay once they figure out what you have been doing for years."

"B*stard," came John's immediate quiet response. "You knew about this and failed to tell me. Now, I have some explaining to do."

"Join the club John. We both have some explaining to do to some people."

As John made his way back to his seat, Matthew sat back down and heard Lexi whisper "John, in the same field as you. His parents will kill someone. And you, how dare you fail to say anything to me?"

"Lexi, honey…"

"Do not honey me Matthew Rong. You promised not to keep secrets…"

"That is something you did not have clearance until now to know about. John's role is in the shadows, as much as mine is. But he can be seen publicly as a police officer, and he does patrols now and again. But we better watch this next commendation presentation. It is about to become messy. Bronwyn is not going to like this as her identity will be further exposed, and I am going to be responsible for that."

At a nod from Legend, Matthew moved to the lectern and said "This first commendation, is to Lieutenant Bronwyn Li, for her work in foiling criminals at a Nang Foundation Event. Lieutenant Li, worked with Major Nang and me, whose commendation for this will be presented by the police publicly on police day later this year, to swiftly bring to an end a potentially serious hostage taking event, and protecting civilians. While, normally as the head here in City K I would present this commendation, I would like to call on her Father, General Li to present the commendation."

Matthew watched as Bronwyn made her way to the stage, and the scowl on her face was obvious. However, as she climbed the steps, she quickly hid this and walked towards Head Honcho, paused and with a strained smile on her face accepted the commendation as it was handed to her. To the surprise of every as the formality of the process ended, Head Honcho leant over and gave Bronwyn a gentle kiss on the cheek before saying loud enough for everyone to hear "I am so proud of you."

Bronwyn, blushed and just loud enough for those on stage to hear said "Thank you Sir… Dad," before she exited the stage.

Seeing that had been completed, Matthew moved to the presentation location as Legend returned to the lectern and said "We will now continue with the commendations. For Rescue Mission Boss commendations are awarded to Lieutenant Akur, …"

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