Simulation Game: Crisis Management

"What do you think of the speech I wrote? Not bad, right?"

Gao Bo adjusted his collar and secretively pulled out a piece of paper from his pants pocket, which was a printout of his commendation speech.

Gu Ji couldn't help but snicker.

"Show off, with your limited literary skills, you probably asked Chen Zhiyu to help you write it, right?"

"The tone was set by me — brave and fearless!"

Gao Bo cheekily nudged him with his hip.

After tidying up, the two knocked on Zhang Wenjun's office door, and except for the officers on duty, the whole team drove to the city bureau together.

Coincidentally, the drug enforcement team had just arrived at the parking lot as well.

Zhou Penghui got out of the car, greeted everyone, and joked with Zhang Wenjun and Gao Bo. When it came to Gu Ji, perhaps considering the recent family incident, he changed his usual carefree demeanor and instead, smiled gently, patting his shoulder like an elder.

Everyone walked into the city bureau entrance together.

The commendation ceremony for the July 19th operation was set in the provincial hall meeting room. Aside from them, all units and leaders participating in the hundred-day operation were present. Li Ruilin was naturally not absent, chatting with the drug enforcement captain. Upon seeing Gu Ji, he nodded with satisfaction.

Just as Gao Bo and Gu Ji followed Zhang Wenjun to their seats, a nearby officer suddenly leaned over and extended a hand.

"Gu Ji, Gao Bo, congratulations!"

"Oh, thank you."

At first, Gu Ji didn't recognize him until he saw his face clearly and remembered that he was a classmate from the police academy.

Since this commendation was specifically targeting the summary of the July 19th hundred-day operation case follow-up, most of the officers present were graduates of the 24th batch of the Ningzhou Police Academy. One by one, several classmates warmly greeted the two.

Though Gao Bo wasn't entirely unknown at school, he certainly wasn't a standout figure. This kind of enthusiasm made him feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Wow, responding to this almost made my toes curl up from embarrassment."

"You, the social butterfly, can feel awkward?"

Gu Ji grinned, about to take his seat, but his enhanced observation and reaction skills made him notice that someone was watching from the right front.

Their eyes met.

It was Wu Kang.

Seeing his sneaky glance caught, Wu Kang quickly changed his expression and greeted him with a smile.

Turning his head away, his face instantly fell.

Is this guy's counter-surveillance ability that strong?

He was secretly shocked.

Watching the admiration surrounding Gu Ji and Gao Bo from their peers, as someone who used to be a big shot at the academy, now suddenly finding himself at a different position, he felt increasingly uncomfortable.

Close to nine o'clock.

A middle-aged senior police officer in a white shirt, with a righteous demeanor, walked in with a few officers holding trophies and brocade flags. It was Mr. Wei, the deputy director in charge of the special police squad and the drug enforcement squad.

Gu Ji had seen him during a motivational trip in Dianyun.

Seeing that all the leaders were present, everyone instinctively quieted down, while the officers responsible for media publicity picked up cameras and video cameras to record the birth of this honor.

Mr. Wei was also very pleased.

After a few simple opening remarks, he first summarized and explained the follow-up progress of the July 19th hundred-day operation, naming and praising some outstanding units.

After the introduction, it was finally time for the main event.

He picked up an official document and read aloud the decision by the provincial public security department and the Department of Human Resources and Social Security concerning the commendations for the July 19th major case.

"The commendation awards: Ningjiang District's Drug Enforcement Brigade Anti-drug First Squadron with ten members and the Special Police Brigade Patrol Special Police Squad with three members, collectively achieving a second-class collective merit; among them Zhou Penghui, Zhang Wenjun, Gu Ji, and Gao Bo, shown exceptional performance in the case work. They were brave at critical moments, achieved victories, overcame challenges, and received unanimous praise from higher-level leaders and the general public. It has been decided to award the four individuals personal commendations."

As soon as the words were uttered.

The whole room erupted in applause.

After Zhang Wenjun stood up, Gu Ji and Gao Bo followed suit, walking like little chicks to the front stage of the meeting room.

Mr. Wei, Li Ruilin, the drug enforcement captain, and other leaders personally handed out the brocade flags and honor certificates to them one by one.

In the public security system, rewards are sized in order: commendation, record of third-class merit, record of second-class merit, record of first-class merit, and awarding an honorary title.

A second-class collective merit is usually awarded to units or groups with significant achievements and contributions. Besides the honor, it includes a total cash reward of 20,000 yuan, while a personal commendation carries an individual reward of 2,000 yuan, greatly aiding future rating promotions.

Especially for Gu Ji and Gao Bo.

As probationary officers, after only a month on the job, receiving personal commendations not only proves their excellent abilities but also signifies their limitless future achievements.

Mr. Wei, holding an honor certificate, walked over to Gao Bo.

"Comrade Gao Bo bravely shielded his teammates during an explosion, his fearless spirit is touching."

"Thank, thank you Mr. Wei, and thank you to the organization for their high recognition of my work, and to the leaders at all levels for their trust and mentorship. It is a great honor to receive this... From the day I put on the police uniform..."

Facing the admiring gazes of the leaders and countless officers below, along with camera lenses and flashlights, Gao Bo was so excited that his lips trembled and, in a rush, he recalled the speech Chen Zhiyu wrote and recited it verbatim.

After he finished his speech.

Mr. Wei looked at him like a child, smiling as he patted his shoulder.

He then moved on to Gu Ji.

"Comrade Gu Ji remained calm and resolute during the operation, leading the charge and showcasing the admirable style of public security special police 'daring to fight tough battles and able to win,' earning unanimous praise from leaders at all levels in Dianyun Province, worthy of our learning!"