"Alright, everyone, please be seated."
After the three minutes of silent mourning concluded, Pang Yuan raised his hand, motioning for everyone present to sit down. He then held up his manuscript and began, "Regarding the case of Chen Tao last month, our police force conducted investigations from multiple angles. We ultimately discovered that the drug trafficking syndicate behind Chen Tao was none other than the notorious drug lord Leng Shao, the largest figure in Southeast Asia's drug trafficking operations!"
"This individual, nicknamed Leng Shao, whose real name is Gao Zhe, is from Shenzhen and hails from the powerful and influential Gao family. He is known for his arrogant and domineering nature. Seven years ago, he was already implicated in criminal activities in our city, Huazhou, and he also has a history of drug abuse!"
"Furthermore, our investigations revealed that on September 27th, seven years ago, at precisely 8:23 PM, a severe car accident occurred on Sheng Tang Middle Road, resulting in the immediate deaths of a married couple..."
As Pang Yuan spoke, Wan Yunting, seated in the front row, his expression grew somber. Even Niu Qiuling, sitting by his side, couldn't help but turn her head to look at him with concern.
On the main stage, Pang Yuan continued speaking into the microphone, "The husband was named Wan Tielin, and the wife was Peng Jiali. Through extensive investigations, and from Gao Zhe's own confession, we learned that years ago, Wan Tielin and Gao Zhe had a conflict during a party. The following morning, Gao Zhe arrogantly threatened to kill Wan Tielin. Then, on the evening of the 27th, the Wan Tielin couple was involved in a serious car accident!"
"After re-investigating the accident, and with Gao Zhe's confirmation in the Singapore case on October 6th, he admitted that he had tampered with Wan Tielin's car, causing the braking system to malfunction, leading to an unavoidable accident!"
Pang Yuan looked up, casting a glance at the expressionless Wan Yunting below. He then addressed everyone present, including the news media, "Therefore, after careful consideration by our police force, we have reclassified the car accident from that year as a homicide!"
"Heavens, Xiao Wan's parents were murdered..."
Meanwhile, in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department, Jiang Yichun, Li Chengde, Sister Yan, Xiao Fang, and the three young physicians Zhang Guilin and his colleagues were watching the local live news broadcast during a lull in patient visits. Upon learning that Wan Yunting's parents' deaths were not accidental, they were all shocked.
Simultaneously, in a second-floor consultation room, Dai Qiuyue was also watching the live broadcast of the police commendation ceremony on her phone. Upon hearing the news, she felt surprised, realizing how little she truly knew about this man.
At the same time, in Fang Corporation's office, Fang Yanxi was also watching the news live. The camera deliberately shifted to focus on Wan Yunting. Seeing the unconcealable sadness on his face, Fang Yanxi felt a pang of heartache.
At home, his elder brother Wan Dongming and his sister-in-law Wang Chulin were also watching television. When they heard Pang Yuan reclassifying their parents' deaths not as accidental but as deliberate, Wan Dongming broke down in tears, with Wang Chulin embracing and comforting him.
For so many years, Wan Dongming and his elder sister Wan Manyu had believed their parents had died in a car accident. They never imagined they had actually been murdered...
This news sent shockwaves through many, especially in the Douyin live streaming room, where numerous comments poured in, causing quite a stir...
On the main stage of the commendation ceremony, Hu Yaqing, after being informed by a colleague, learned that Wan Tielin and Peng Jiali were indeed Wan Yunting's parents. This greatly surprised her. She couldn't help but look at Wan Yunting in the first row. After a moment of silent contemplation, he raised his head, his eyes red but a smile gracing his lips.
He smiled because, finally, the truth behind his parents' car accident had been made clear to everyone!
He also smiled because Gao Zhe was dead. Although he hadn't been killed by his own hands, Gao Zhe's death brought Wan Yunting a great deal of inner peace.
At the same time, many people finally understood that Wan Yunting's cooperation with the police investigation since his release from prison had all been for the sake of revenge!
On the main stage, Pang Yuan continued to report to the nation about the past few months' efforts in cracking down on drug criminals. He detailed how Wan Yunting had gone undercover in the Golden Triangle on behalf of the police, disguised as a drug dealer, infiltrating the drug trafficking haven. This intelligence had aided a tripartite allied force in a decisive operation to annihilate Pengka, the largest drug lord in the Golden Triangle, and Wan Yunting had personally captured him.
Furthermore, last month, Wan Yunting and Niu Qiuling, once again under disguised identities, infiltrated Vietnam to investigate Leng Shao, Gao Zhe, the most mysterious drug lord in Southeast Asia. They had repeatedly struck at drug trafficking organizations, making significant contributions. Finally, in cooperation with the Singaporean police, they successfully uncovered evidence of Gao Zhe's drug trafficking activities, ultimately leading to the complete destruction of his drug trafficking empire...
Pang Yuan not only highlighted Wan Yunting's heroic exploits in combating drug forces but also acknowledged the contributions of Niu Qiuling, Wu Bochaos, Zhou Dong, and other police officers on the front lines, earning them a standing ovation from everyone present.
Viewers watching on television screens truly began to understand Wan Yunting's role. His clandestine assistance to the police in combating drug cartels and apprehending major drug lords in the Golden Triangle and Southeast Asia earned him deep admiration from many.
In the Douyin live stream studio, countless netizens flooded the chat with the message: "Wan Yunting is a people's anti-drug hero!" with tens of thousands of such messages appearing.
The number of viewers watching the live stream reached several million, causing a massive sensation.
"Now, we welcome Mayor Hu to deliver guidance for our commendation ceremony."
Having finished, Pang Yuan immediately handed the microphone to Hu Yaqing beside him, and the entire assembly erupted into warm applause...
Hu Yaqing adjusted the microphone in front of her. With a solemn expression, she addressed all the police officers and journalists present, "This commendation ceremony is to award individual honors and team commendations to all personnel who have fought against drug trafficking criminal forces. Therefore, I am immensely pleased to present these honors to these heroes."
"I would also like to say to everyone present: as public servants of the people, our duty is to strive and sacrifice for the human rights and property safety of our nation and its people. The path ahead is long, and I hope everyone will never forget their original aspirations and the solemn pledge made upon joining the Party – to be good police officers who dare to sacrifice for the country and its people."
Clap, clap, clap...
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone below, including Wan Yunting, burst into enthusiastic applause.
Hu Yaqing did not elaborate further, as this was, after all, a commendation ceremony. The next step was the awarding of individual honor medals to those who had fought on the front lines.
"Next, I announce the awarding of the First-Class Merit Medal and the Special Merit Medal."
Pang Yuan stood up, holding the list, and began to read: "Recipients of the First-Class Merit Medal are Wu Bochaos, Niu Qiuling, Zhou Dong, and Zhang Qi. And the recipient of the Special Merit Medal is Wan Yunting!"
As the names were announced, everyone immediately applauded. Wan Yunting, Zhou Dong, Wu Bochaos, and Zhang Qi, seated in the front row, along with Niu Qiuling by his side, all stood up and proceeded towards the stage.
Instantly, the news photographers focused their cameras and lenses on Wan Yunting, Niu Qiuling, and the group standing on stage, capturing their images.