Chapter 1300: Chapter 1303: State Banquet Treatnt
The price of being ignored is having nowhere to show off!
This left Chen Cang, who had clinched first place, feeling unbearably stifled.
Busy all morning, Chen Cang hadn’t found the ti to show off to anyone.
Finally taking a break, everyone sat in the office to relax.
Chen Cang looked at Old Ma and felt he should make the first move. Unable to hold back, he asked, “Team Leader Ma, don’t you want to ask where I’ve been these past two days?”
Ma Yuehui heard this and imdiately beca wary. He coughed and said, “Oh! You weren’t around? I didn’t notice!”
Chen Cang was instantly rendered speechless!
Nearly suffered internal injuries.
What a vicious move!
When did this Ma Hanhan beco so clever?
Old Ma glanced at Chen Cang and, seeing his constipated expression, suddenly chuckled, unable to hold back his laughter. “Cang Er, do you know who’s treating to lunch today?”
“Taking along?”
Old Ma sighed, “In principle, based on our friendship, I should take you!”
“But today it’s business, not personal, so there’s nothing I can do!”
Saying this, Old Ma lowered his voice mysteriously and said to Chen Cang.
“The capital city’s municipal leaders and Health Commission officials are hosting a banquet for our Sharp Knife Team!”
Chen Cang was intrigued: “Why?”
At this mont, Old Ma looked a bit smug.
“Why? Because of the contribution our ergency team made over the past year, we’ve been awarded the title of ‘Capital Ergency Vanguard.’ Of course, we’ve got to attend!”
Upon hearing this, Chen Cang couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up: “Impressive!”
He was genuinely impressed.
After all, this title was earned through hard work.
Chen Cang had witnessed firsthand how exhausting the Sharp Knife Team’s daily life was.
This al invitation was well-deserved!
However, seeing Old Ma’s triumphant expression, Chen Cang still felt a bit annoyed.
Soon after, Old Ma’s phone rang, and he stepped out to take a few calls.
When he returned, his face was glowing as he said to Chen Cang, “We’re heading to the Great Hall of the People for lunch today. You’ve probably never been there, right?”
“Hey! When I go, I’ll take a picture for you. Even if you can’t go, you’ll have sothing to show off later!”
Saying this, Old Ma seriously looked at Chen and said, “Cang Er, considering our friendship, I promise you can use my photos to impress others!”
Chen Cang was montarily stunned!
Lunch at the Great Hall of the People?
Damn!
This ti, Chen Cang was really jealous!
Is Ma Hanhan actually this aweso?
In Chen Cang’s impression, the Great Hall of the People was a sacred place, where state banquets were held.
Of course.
What Chen Cang didn’t know was that the Great Hall of the People is also open to the public, although the prices aren’t cheap.
But the significance is entirely different.
Hosting a banquet at the Great Hall of the People is clearly a gesture of utmost respect. It leaves an entirely different impression.
Watching Old Ma leave happily, Chen Cang felt a surge of envy.
There’s no denying it—standing near a river long enough ans sooner or later you’ll get wet.
After all his ti showing off to Old Ma, finally having Old Ma one-up him wasn’t easy.
At this mont, Yu Yonggang stepped out, dressed in a suit despite the sweltering sumr. Chen Cang couldn’t help but wonder: isn’t he hot?
Soon, Li Yue, Xu Aiqing, and the others ca out too.
Each one of them was dressed formally.
Old Ma smiled at Chen Cang: “I’ll make sure to take so photos for you!”
Chen Cang glared at Old Ma with frustration.
This provoked laughter from Yu Yonggang and the others.
But honestly, everyone took this banquet very seriously.
Not long after Ma Yuehui and the team left, Chen Cang’s phone rang too.
“Professor Chen, where are you right now?” Yu Yi’s voice ca through.
Chen Cang suddenly recalled those few glorious days in his life when he actually had a secretary.
“I’m at the ergency center.”
Yu Yi responded quickly, “Oh, please wait there, we’ll be right over.”
Chen Cang was curious and paused for a mont: “What’s going on?”
Yu Yi explained, “Director Xiao asked to co pick you up.”
Only then did Chen Cang rember that Director Xiao had cryptically ntioned yesterday that soone wanted to see him.
Shortly after, an Audi slowly pulled up.
Yu Yi got out and waved at Chen Cang.
“Professor Chen, hop in.”
After getting in the car, Chen Cang curiously asked, “Yu Yi, where are we headed?”
Yu Yi smiled mysteriously and said, “The Great Hall of the People.”
Chen Cang froze: “What are we doing there?”
Yu Yi answered matter-of-factly, “It’s lunchti. What else would we be doing?”
Chen Cang was stunned!
“Today, the Health Commission’s Director Xiao and the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Director Cao are officially hosting a banquet for you!”
Saying this, Yu Yi lowered his voice, “Professor Chen, I heard soone specifically requested a banquet at the Great Hall of the People just for you today!”
“You’re seriously amazing. This kind of treatnt is beyond words!”
Chen Cang couldn’t help but swallow nervously.
For Directors Xiao and Cao to personally accompany him—just how significant is this?
The difference between Xiao’s departnt and others like Kong Xiangmin’s was substantial.
To have leaders at this level personally host a banquet for him…
For a mont, Chen Cang felt genuinely overwheld.
After parking the car, Chen Cang stood gazing at the dignified and solemn Great Hall of the People, pausing briefly.
He hadn’t expected to be invited here one day!
It was his first ti here—Chen Cang followed Yu Yi inside.
The marble floors, the peach-colored marble pillars decorating the hall—all radiated an aura of elegance and grandeur.
Although it lacked the extravagant opulence of sothing like the Emirates Palace Hotel, it inherently carried an unmatched sense of prestige.
Yu Yi pointed to the building’s upper floors and said, “This is the Reception Hall, ho to the largest painting in the Great Hall of the People: ‘Splendid Mountains and Rivers.'”
Yu Yi led Chen Cang over to take a look.
At first glance, Chen Cang was struck and overwheld by the majestic and awe-inspiring imagery.
“This was created by renowned painters Fu Baoshi and Guan Shanyue, inspired by Chairman Mao’s poem ‘Snow’ from his ‘Qinyuan Chun’ series. The title of the painting was personally inscribed by Chairman Mao himself!”
Chen Cang nodded silently, looking up and pausing for several minutes, and Yu Yi didn’t interrupt.
This is vision, isn’t it?
The Tang and Song emperors fell short in comparison!
Heroes of history—they’re here and now!
Chen Cang couldn’t help but feel moved by the magnificence of the land. Turning back, his eyes now burned with newfound determination.
Just then, a spry elderly man in his sixties noticed him.
“Director, that’s Chen Cang,” Xiao Runfang said with a smile, pointing ahead.
The elderly man faintly smiled and nodded slightly: “Hmm, not bad!”
Xiao Runfang froze for a mont, exchanging glances of surprise with Cao Yu.
Just one look, and the leader gave a positive assessnt?
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