The longed-for village system

Chapter 410 Wang Zha
After a brief greeting between the four, Chen Qing began his work for the day: "Go and arrange for three patients to come over! Remember to bring over the seriously ill ones."

"Dr. Chen Qing, don't worry, we know that. We won't waste the patient's rare chance to save their life."

Chen Jiali responded to Chen Qing's words with a smile. The three of them were told some precautions after being selected yesterday, which naturally included Chen Qing's criteria for treating patients. They were all critically ill and incurable patients. No one in the hospital dared to make exceptions for them on this point.

After treating the three patients, it was already past eleven o'clock. Chen Qing packed up and prepared to go back to the Mushroom House for dinner. At this time, about ten people were whispering something at the entrance of the Mushroom House. Then, a middle-aged man leading the group knocked on the courtyard gate.

"Is anyone home? Is this Comrade Chen Qing's home?"

Zhao Xiaogu and her two companions, who were resting inside, came out upon hearing the noise. They were taken aback when they saw the group of people at the door, but they immediately responded, "Yes, what brings you here?"

The three women were somewhat surprised. There were police officers guarding several intersections, so how did this group of people get in? Could they be government officials looking for Brother Chen? But the group of people seemed a bit different. The two in front looked like they were carrying something, but the gate blocked their view so they couldn't see what it was.

Actually, when they saw Zhao Xiaogu, Liu Shishi, and Ya Ya come out, they knew that the group hadn't found the place. The leader saluted the three women.

"Hello, Madam Chen. We are here to deliver an award to Comrade Chen Qing as ordered. Is Comrade Chen Qing home now?"

Now the three women knew who these people were. Liu Shishi quickly stepped forward, opened the courtyard gate, and invited everyone in. Now they could finally see what they were holding.

Although the three women were somewhat surprised, it was only slightly so. With Brother Chen's contributions, this reward was bound to come sooner or later, and there would be other national rewards in the future.

"Brother Chen went to the hospital this morning and hasn't come back yet. Please sit down for a moment while I call and ask," Zhao Xiaogu explained to them, then reached into her pocket and realized she hadn't taken out her phone.

Knowing that Zhao Xiaogu hadn't taken out her phone, Ya Ya took out her own and said, "Xiaogu, let me call Brother Chen!"

Chen Qing, who was walking home, answered Ya Ya's call immediately and said with a smile, "I'm already on my way, I'll be home in about ten minutes."

Chen Qing thought Ya Ya was calling to ask when he was coming home for dinner, so he just told her directly.

"Someone's come to your house, Brother Chen. They're bringing you a reward. Come back quickly."

Hearing Ya Ya's words, Chen Qing was stunned. It seemed that the higher-ups already knew about the shadowless lithography machine technology and might have even started mass production. He didn't think that a repair ointment could warrant an award from the higher-ups.

"Okay, you guys entertain them, I'll be home right away."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Qing quickened his pace back. What would normally be a ten-minute journey was shortened by two-thirds, and that was only because he slowed down due to his surroundings. If he had run at full speed, it wouldn't have taken him a minute.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting." Chen Qing pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in, greeting the people resting under the shed. Zhao Xiaogu and the other two women weren't surprised that Chen Qing had returned so quickly. Could ordinary people compare to the travel speed of a martial arts master? It was normal for him to travel faster than a car.

"Brother Chen, look! It's now a family of heroes! Our family is now a family of honor!" Zhao Xiaogu said to Chen Qing, pointing to the plaque.

The leading man stood up and stepped forward to give Chen Qing a straight salute when he saw him enter. He then solemnly announced, "Comrade Chen Qing, you will be awarded personal honors for your outstanding contributions. At the same time, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has decided to grant you the title of Academician and to present you with a courtyard house in Houhai, Beijing."

Upon hearing the reward, Zhao Xiaogu and the other two girls were so shocked that their mouths dropped open. They thought that a plaque was already amazing, but they didn't expect to be awarded the title of academician and a courtyard house in Houhai.

As people in the entertainment industry, they naturally know the value of a courtyard house in Houhai. It can be said that those who can live there are not ordinary people. Even capitalist tycoons may not be able to buy one and live there. It is a recognition of their status and contributions by the state.

Just when everyone thought that was the end of it, the man dropped another bomb, this time even Chen Qing himself was shocked.

"Effective immediately, Academician Chen Qing will be promoted to Special Technical Instructor."

Chen Qing took the badge from the other person's hand, somewhat confused. Good grief...?
"There are instructions from above saying that you can either stay here or go to Beijing to work; it's entirely up to you."

Hearing this, Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that he would be transferred because of this. If that were the case, he would have to politely decline. It would be best if things were as they were now. He got the honor without affecting his original life.

After seeing everyone off, Chen Qing was still a little dazed looking at the plaque, badges, and clothes on the table. It felt like a family that wasn't very wealthy had suddenly won a multi-million dollar lottery.

Zhao Xiaogu, Liu Shishi, and Ya Ya stared blankly at the things on the screen, wondering if they were still dreaming. Otherwise, how could so many royal flushes appear at once?

"Am I still dreaming? This feels so unreal!" Zhao Xiaogu said, twisting Chen Qing's arm. Seeing Chen Qing's calm expression, she exclaimed, "It really is a dream! Ah~! Shishi, what are you doing?"

"Isn't this to prove you're not dreaming? Since you're in pain, it means it's all real. Little Chen is about to fly!" Liu Shishi said, completely ignoring Zhao Xiaogu's scream.

"Why didn't you pinch yourself? And you pinched yourself so hard."

"I'm not stupid enough to pinch myself. It hurts so much, why would I want to suffer? You pinched Brother Chen too, so we're even."

Zhao Xiaogu looked at Liu Shishi with a resentful expression. "Little Snowball's godmother, huh? Is she trying to strangle me and take my place?!"

(End of this chapter)