After finishing the lovingly prepared lunch by Xiao Ya, Qin Xuan had originally intended to spend a little more time with her.
However, it wasn't long before his phone rang.
"General Qin, the matter that Qi Feiyang confessed has been reviewed by the higher-ups. They are very concerned about the mysterious organization and have also approved your personal second-class merit."
"It's just..."
The caller was Xie Yuqin. Her voice was normal at first, but as she spoke, her tone suddenly changed.
Qin Xuan could tell she sounded somewhat angry.
"What's wrong, Yuqin?"
"Isn't receiving a second-class merit a good thing? Why the tone?"
Xie Yuqin was silent for a moment before composing herself.
"According to the information I've received, you were originally supposed to be awarded a first-class merit this time."
"But during the merit evaluation, someone deliberately caused trouble and raised objections."
"They had already prepared your military medal, but it was changed at the last minute from a first-class merit to a second-class merit."
"There's such a thing?"
Upon hearing Xie Yuqin's news, Qin Xuan felt no particular emotion beyond a bit of surprise.
After all, Qin Xuan didn't understand the country's military merit system at all.
He only knew that military merits were very impressive and hard to come by, but he didn't know the conditions for obtaining them.
Moreover, Qi Feiyang's trouble this time was related to him, so it was only natural for him to resolve it.
Therefore, he didn't really care about merits or anything like that.
"If it was lowered, then so be it. A second-class merit is still very impressive, isn't it?"
"Besides, this incident was caused by me in the first place. I'm already satisfied that no major issues arose. Receiving a military merit is purely a pleasant surprise."
"But you fully met the criteria for a first-class merit!"
"You made outstanding achievements and significant contributions in the terrorist attack, with a great impact."
"Moreover, if you hadn't saved the passengers on the plane earlier, you wouldn't have offended Qi Feiyang's organization, and Sister Xiao Ya wouldn't have been kidnapped by him."
"This matter is not your sole responsibility, and you shouldn't have to bear the consequences alone!"
The usually gentle Xie Yuqin suddenly erupted.
Her voice was filled with indignation, and Qin Xuan's intuition told him that this girl definitely knew something.
"Alright, since the higher-ups have already made their decision, what's the use of you being angry now?"
"We're going to the capital in a couple of days. Pack your luggage in advance."
After Qin Xuan said this, Xie Yuqin also calmed down.
She let out a soft "mm" and asked Qin Xuan to go home.
"A second-class merit comes with a special medal and certificate."
"Due to your special status, a general from the military region will present it on your behalf."
"A military region general?"
"Which military region?"
"Fu Guoan?"
"Yes, him."
"Then that's perfect. Tell him not to make any moves."
"I have something to attend to at his place. Have him wait for me at the military region."
"Understood."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xuan informed Xiao Ya about his military merit award.
Xiao Ya was naturally happy, but she still had some reservations about military bases.
So, there was no other way, Qin Xuan had to take Xiao Ya to her company first, and then go to Fu Guoan alone.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the military region, he had originally planned to park his car at the nearby "Zongheng Tiandi."
But the Fu Mei incident gave him a headache, so he had no choice but to drive his sports car into the military compound.
Fortunately, the person on guard duty today was the same soldier who had received him the first time he came. So, he didn't get out of the car and drove straight in.
"Welcome, General Qin, to the military region!"
"Welcome, General Qin, to the military region!"
Just as Qin Xuan drove through the gate and was looking for an empty spot to park, a loud voice pierced through the glass and reached his ears.
Following that, a powerful chorus of voices made Qin Xuan momentarily bewildered.
He looked out through the car window.
Good heavens!
It turned out that Fu Guoan and the others were already waiting in front of the administrative building.
Fu Guoan, as a general, stood at the forefront, followed by two valiant soldiers.
One held a brocade box, and the other held a certificate.
Further behind them, two teams stood in formation.
They were clearly there to welcome Qin Xuan.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan quickly rolled down his car window and waved at Fu Guoan.
He found a place to park his car and then jogged a few steps to quickly reach Fu Guoan.
After exchanging military salutes with him, he said, "How long have you been waiting?"
"We're all acquaintances, why all this fanfare?"
Fu Guoan chuckled and shook his head at Qin Xuan, "A personal second-class merit is a soldier's honor, and it must be treated with seriousness."
"Besides, you are a General of Longguo, and according to procedure, your superior should present you with the honor."
"We are receiving it on their behalf, so naturally, we must do what is expected."
"Alright."
Qin Xuan naturally didn't understand the regulations within the military as well as Fu Guoan did.
Since the other party had said so, he didn't say anything further.
Just as the two were about to begin the award ceremony, a discordant voice suddenly came from within the ranks.
Although the voice wasn't too loud, it wasn't intentionally suppressed either.
"What youngest General, clearly got in through connections."
"Keep your voice down?"
"I dare say this even if he himself is here!"
As the voice faded, Qin Xuan's expression became quite playful, while Fu Guoan's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
This Qin Hu was truly audacious!
As a soldier, he openly spoke ill of a General, and even let the person himself hear it.
If the person were a bit petty, wouldn't he directly give him a disciplinary action?
Moreover, judging by Qin Xuan's expression, he couldn't be sure of the other party's thoughts.
Therefore, no matter what, he had to handle this matter seriously first.
With this thought, Fu Guoan put on a stern face and immediately called over the guards who were waiting nearby.
He asked them to bring Qin Hu over.
After the guards received the order and left, Fu Guoan put on a smiling face, "I've already sent someone to apprehend him, and they'll catch him soon."
"Let's get the main business done first, and then deal with him!"
Seeing Fu Guoan's somewhat ingratiating expression, Qin Xuan gave him a meaningful glance.
He gently waved his hand, signaling him to proceed with the award ceremony.
There were no further mishaps this time.
After handing over the medal and certificate to Qin Xuan, Fu Guoan also arranged for the media to interview Qin Xuan.
Receiving a second-class merit could be recorded in local archives and set as an example. Qin Xuan was also the youngest General of Longguo, so more publicity was naturally better.
After the interview, it was already afternoon.
Qin Xuan followed Fu Guoan to his office.
Fu Guoan's personal guard was already waiting there, and with him was an extremely handsome special forces soldier.
His eyes were sharp like a tiger's, and his two prominent eyebrows were as straight as swords.
He was the cream of the crop among the military region's special forces elites, a super special forces soldier commonly known as the "King of Soldiers" by the public, Qin Hu!