The target paper was moved to a distance of 25 ters. At this range, the entire target appeared as small as a sesa seed in the sight, making hitting the bullseye a matter of instinct and luck.
The two stood together and began the competition simultaneously.
Li Xiang loaded, aid, and fired; it was one seamless motion. He completed his shooting first, while on the other side Zhao Qian was still aiming, hesitant to shoot. He seed to be waiting for Li Xiang's results to be announced.
"Contestant Li Xiang, precision pistol shooting, fifth round, ten shots all hit the bullseye, score 100 points."
"Whoa~ He's won!"
The onlooking team mbers roared as soon as they heard the score from the referee.
They witnessed history; the Jinghai City King of the Gun competition had finally produced an all-around champion.
At this mont, everyone was cheering, and no one cared how Zhao Qian scored anymore.
When he heard Li Xiang's score, Zhao Qian imdiately felt all the pressure lift from him; he had lost.
There was no way he could have won; a perfect score at 25 ters—he couldn't do it.
Once relaxed, he decided to continue and finish the competition.
Without pressure, he managed to achieve a decent score:
"Contestant Zhao Qian, precision pistol shooting, fifth round, ten shots all hit, score 87 points."
"Not bad."
Upon hearing the ref's score, Zhao Qian shrugged. He was fairly satisfied with his performance, then put down his pistol and approached Li Xiang, extending his hand, "Li Xiang, congratulations, you've made history in the Jinghai City King of the Gun competition."
Li Xiang shook his hand and encouraged, "You did great too."
At this mont, Zhao Qian did not feel that Li Xiang was arrogant, because the score was there for all to see, and anyone who was not convinced could challenge him.
Those who've participated in the competition know the value of being an all-around gun champion.
After all the competitions concluded, the award ceremony officially began.
This year's King of the Gun competition was exhilarating. Both contestants and spectators witnessed history.
Jinghai City's first all-around gun champion was born.
Li Xiang's na spread rapidly. His shooting skills had been validated; he defeated all the officers in Jinghai, leaving no room for doubt about his achievent.
"Isn't he a newcor? How did he hone his shooting skills?"
While no one questioned Li Xiang's shooting accuracy, curiosity about how he trained arose. Upon hearing so skepticism, Mao Ji imdiately stood up to defend, "So people have a natural talent, Li Xiang's shooting skill was taught by , no exaggeration, I've watched his shooting skills develop bit by bit."
"You taught Li Xiang to shoot? My apologies, may I ask what rank did you achieve in this competition?"
"Ahem~"
Mao Ji used a cough to mask his embarrassnt; this ti his overall rank in the rapid shooting event was fifth.
Nevertheless, he had made significant progress compared to the previous competition.
His potential for improvent was still considerable.
"Next ti, make your boasts more believable. If you are the one who taught Li Xiang to shoot, I'll stand on my head and wash my hair."
"That's what you said, I'll go get Li Xiang right now."
But of course, Mao Ji couldn't call over Li Xiang, who was incredibly busy at the mont.
As Jinghai City's first all-around gun champion in history, many leaders ca to familiarize themselves with him.
After all, the King of the Gun competition is one of the more high-profile police events in Jinghai City, and anyone who stands out in this event accrues significant political capital.
After becoming the gun champion, many resources would be directed his way, and his opportunities for advancent would surpass those of his peers.
As the all-around gun champion, Li Xiang was in particularly high demand; many leaders wanted to get to know him now, just in case they might need his help in the future.
After all the events concluded, the award segnt began.
First was the precision pistol shooting category, with the host announcing the results:
"Now, I'll announce the third place winner for precision pistol shooting, from the Coast Guard unit, Qi Hai, let's welco them with applause."
Qi Hai went on stage, received the award, and posed for a photo with the award presenters before exiting.
"The runner-up for precision pistol shooting is Zhao Qian from SWAT Team Three, give him a hand."
Another runner-up, Zhao Qian was unruffled. This year, he was supposed to be the most likely candidate for the championship, but unexpectedly a dark horse—no, a prodigy—erged.
He lost, fair and square.
When it was ti for the champion award, the host intentionally skipped over it and announced the third place in the rapid shooting event.
Only after all the third-place and runner-up awards were finished did the host say:
"Now, the mont we've all been waiting for—the most exciting announcent. There is one contestant in this year's competition who has achieved an outstanding score, becoming the first all-around gun champion since the contest's inception. That contestant is…"
The host paused, and the audience, with great anticipation, called out in unison: "Li Xiang!"
"That's right, he is Li Xiang from the CID's First Unit, give around applause!"
The crowd erupted in thunderous applause as Li Xiang, surrounded by admirers, made his way to the podium.
Song Jun held four champion dals because it was the first ti an all-around gun champion appeared; Jinghai Public Security had not prepared a special dal.
Thus, the award ceremony witnessed the spectacle of one person wearing four dals.
"Thank you, Director Song."
Li Xiang saluted.
Director Song patted Li Xiang on the shoulder and said, "Well done. You haven't been practicing your shooting for long, have you? You can represent our Jinghai Public Security in national shooting competitions in the future."
"I will continue to work hard."
After the award ceremony concluded, all the team mbers went on stage for a group photo.
The King of the Gun competition ca to an end.
Li Xiang erged as the ultimate winner.
Just as he was about to leave, Song Jun ca over and called out to Li Xiang.
"Director Song, is there sothing else?"
"As the all-around champion of this King of the Gun competition, it's no surprise that this year's first-class rit award is yours, so in the latter half of the year, make sure you stay grounded and don't get into any trouble."
"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Director Song."
"I have more good news. The case you worked on in Jinling at the beginning of the year has been closed, and the first-class rit award applied for by the province has co through. This ti, the city leaders are paying attention and are preparing a ceremony to present a plaque at your ho."
Song Jun gazed at Li Xiang with ever-increasing fondness. This was a police officer whom Jinghai had cultivated in the truest sense. The Drug Enforcent Bureau almost poached him initially, but fortunately, Li Xiang did not agree back then, or else Jinghai would have essentially grood soone for the bureau.
"Great, it finally ca through."
Li Xiang was inwardly delighted. The previous first-class rit award wouldn't arrive until the end of the year, but the current one was already here, which ant the bonus was also coming soon. After he finished his driving exam, he planned to buy a car for commuting, and this bonus ca at just the right ti.
It solved his urgent need.
"Keep up the good work. You are now one of our police departnt's key cultivation targets. You've already made a dramatic impact in the city police departnt. In your future developnt, you'll encounter all sorts of people, and you must always remain true to yourself. Do not forget your original aspirations in the face of temptation."
At this mont, Li Xiang is a rising star; so young yet with two first-class rits already to his na. As long as he doesn't misstep, his future path should be smooth.
Such a promising figure is now visible to everyone, and many will approach him for friendships and alliances. The concern is that when faced with temptations, Li Xiang may not stand firm and might stray from his path.
Hearing Song Jun's advice, Li Xiang felt a pang of sadness in his heart and imdiately replied solemnly, "Thank you, Director Song, I will not let the Party and the people down."
"That's good."
After Director Song left, mbers of the First Unit surrounded Li Xiang, excitedly saying:
"Li Xiang, you're amazing! You are the pride of our First Unit."
"The all-around gun champion—you really did it."
"Let's celebrate. I've already reserved a place. I knew Li Xiang would definitely win the championship."
"Thank you, everyone. Today it's my treat, and no one's going to fight for it."
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