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Chapter 813 - 791: Then I'll Just Return This Medal to You

My God, that's the Purple Gold Medal!

Those who didn't know wore a bewildered expression, while those who did were utterly shocked.

"What is the Purple Gold Medal?" Some netizens watching the live stream asked online.

"You don't know this?" Others replied disdainfully, "The Purple Gold Medal was established twenty years after the founding of the country to reward those who have made significant contributions to the nation. Since its establishment, only twenty-one people have been awarded, meaning only twenty-one are worthy of this medal."

"Really? That's impressive!"

"Of course, do you know who the first ten posthumous recipients of the Purple Gold Medal were? The ten founding marshals! In fact, only eleven people genuinely received this medal after the founding."

"Indeed, and among those eleven, each is an outstanding figure. Professor Deng Yuanming, involved in developing the atomic bomb, has the Purple Gold Medal; Mr. Liu Fu, who invented the supercomputer for Huaxia; Cheng Xingzhi, who opened Huaxia to the world and promoted Huaxia's culture globally, are all renowned people!"

"However, the awarding of the Purple Gold Medal was mainly concentrated in the 1970s and 1980s. If I remember correctly, the last Purple Gold Medal was awarded in 1981, more than thirty years ago."

"Yes, I never expected Ren Feng to receive this award." Some netizens marveled.

"But he deserves it!"

"I also believe he deserves it. If Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine loses this time, it will trigger a series of adverse consequences. It's not just a blemish."

Online discussions buzzed, while on-site, the reporters' eyes gleamed, nearly breaking their cameras from taking pictures.

Ren Feng glanced at the Purple Gold Medal, framed in purple and gold, with a five-pointed star design and the national emblem on the front.

Zhang Zhengmin handed the medal to Ren Feng, smiling, "Thank you for your outstanding contribution to Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine. Besides, with this medal, you are at least at the rank of a colonel."

Ren Feng accepted the Purple Gold Medal, and the host timely said, "Now, let's invite Mr. Ren Feng to speak."

Looking at the microphone handed to him, Ren Feng scanned the audience again, with a smile on his face.

"This honor does not only belong to me; it also belongs to Traditional Chinese Medicine."

"Traditional Chinese Medicine cannot lose; Huaxia cannot lose either." Ren Feng's gaze swept over everyone, "I hope that one day not only Traditional Chinese Medicine but all ancient Huaxia skills can flourish. Thank you."

After Ren Feng finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the venue, and the online community was also bustling.

"Wow, my hero looks so handsome accepting the award."

"This medal is impressive."

"He deserves the title."

"By the way, is Ren Feng married?"

"I checked, and although he's not married, he seems to be close to a CEO from Jiangnan City, and they're cohabiting."

"Does that mean I have no chance? Boohoo, Ren Feng, I hate you."

Netizen: "..."

The award ceremony ended, and other representatives from Traditional Chinese Medicine bid farewell to Ren Feng. After exchanging greetings, Ren Feng also wanted to leave when a Dragon Group member approached him.

"Mr. Ren Feng, this way, please."

The presence of this Dragon Group member was even more terrifying than Bai Ge and others!

Even a tiny hint of his aura made Ren Feng shiver internally.

"Alright."

At the same time, Zhang Zhengmin also approached Liou Rumei.

"Miss Liou, you're the legal representative of Qingcheng International, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhang." Liou Rumei replied earnestly.

"Well then, come with me, I'll introduce you to someone." Zhang Zhengmin said with a smile.

Liou Rumei, curious, followed.

"Please."

After the Dragon Group member stopped in front of a door, they didn't enter but merely gestured to Ren Feng.

Ren Feng walked in and saw a man in his fifties standing there, exuding an aura of someone who had been in high positions for a long time.

"Indeed, a young hero." The man turned and smiled upon seeing Ren Feng, "Please, have a seat."

"You're too kind." Ren Feng remained composed, internally speculating about the man's identity.

Clearly, the man was not ordinary; the previous Dragon Group member was likely a personal guard. Someone with such protection is certainly of high status.

Ren Feng and the man sat down, and the man smiled, "Let me introduce myself; my surname is Kong. You can call me Mr. Kong."

Ren Feng quietly waited for him to continue.

"This time, the entire Huaxia owes you gratitude. If not for you, Huaxia would truly have been shamed." Mr. Kong remarked, "However, there's one thing, even if you accomplished this, it doesn't mean you'd get the Purple Gold Medal. There's another reason."

"What's the reason?"

"That's the reason I called you here." Mr. Kong smiled slightly, adding humorously, "Actually, this isn't the first time I've seen you. Last time, it wasn't just me; several high-level officials were also pondering over your file."

High-level officials?

Ren Feng's heart skipped a beat; evidently, the people referred to were significant figures whose mere footstep would shake Huaxia's political scene.

"Impressive composure," Mr. Kong praised Ren Feng upon seeing no hint of panic on his face.

"Mr. Kong, if there's something, you can be straightforward." Ren Feng said.

Mr. Kong nodded, "Of course, the reason I sought you out is to invite you to join the Dragon Group; what do you think?"

Ren Feng lightly shook his head, "The Dragon Group isn't suitable for me."

Mr. Kong maintained a calm smile, seemingly unsurprised by Ren Feng's response, "That's true. With your power, the Dragon Group might indeed seem unattractive. However, would you reconsider? You only need to nominally join the Dragon Group, and your people will still be fully under your leadership without interference from the Dragon Group. Moreover, the Dragon Group will provide various support."

At this point, Ren Feng finally understood the intention: they wanted to control his influence!

He also realized the earlier remark about insufficient qualification had a deeper reason; awarding him the Purple Gold Medal was largely for this purpose.

"It seems you've prepared adequately for this." Ren Feng chuckled, his eyes narrowing, a hint of anger in his words.

"If this is your aim, I can return the medal to you," Ren Feng said calmly, "I don't need any reward."

Ren Feng's character is such that he cannot bear anyone using something to threaten him, even if it's the state!