Chapter 51: We’re Here to Present a Certificate of Commendation

“Of course not!” Sun Tiancai immediately denied it, then turned to look at Su Miaomiao. “We’re here to present a certificate of commendation to Comrade Su.”

“What? A certificate? What kind of certificate could she possibly get?”
Deng Siyue exploded on the spot.

Sun Tiancai turned to her, his tone now clearly impatient:

“Comrade, what is your problem? Why do you keep interrupting me?”

Though only a junior officer in the bureau, Sun Tiancai still held some authority. Being repeatedly interrupted by a little girl like Deng Siyue had clearly annoyed him.

His expression darkened, and a strong authoritative aura radiated from him — enough to make Deng Siyue tremble in fear.

After all, Sun Tiancai was someone who had experienced real combat. The pressure from his presence was not something someone like Deng Siyue could withstand.

“Comrade, about that certificate — what’s the story?”
Wang Hongjie, now realizing these people meant no harm, quickly stepped forward to ask respectfully.

“It’s like this,” Sun Tiancai explained,
“Comrade Su inadvertently helped the organization greatly and prevented considerable loss. After discussion, the organization decided to award her a personal commendation as an outstanding individual. That’s why I’m here today — to deliver this certificate to her.”

“So that’s what it is! Comrade Su helped the organization so much? She’s a role model for all of us!”
Wang Hongjie echoed enthusiastically.

“Indeed. Young, yet both courageous and wise — Comrade Su is truly a model for the younger generation.”
Sun Tiancai agreed with admiration.

Then Wang Hongjie pressed further:

“Since Comrade Su has received official recognition, does that mean the political status of her family — their ‘classification’ — will also be revoked?”

This time, Sun Tiancai’s smile faded slightly.

“This commendation is a personal award for Comrade Su. As for the family’s political classification, the organization is still deliberating.
But Comrade Su has rendered a major contribution, and the organization holds her in high regard — otherwise, they wouldn’t have sent me here to deliver this certificate.”

His words were tactful but clear.

While the Huo family’s label as a re-education household hadn’t been officially removed, Su Miaomiao was now recognized as an outstanding individual — a de facto protection, like a “golden shield” for the entire family.

“It’s wonderful that the organization recognizes Comrade Su — she’s indeed a rare talent.”
Wang Hongjie fully understood the implied meaning and grinned from ear to ear.

“Comrade Su, here is the commendation from the organization.”
Sun Tiancai pulled a beautifully framed certificate from his official satchel.

It bore the red seal of the organization and had Su Miaomiao’s name boldly printed on it.

“Thank you, to the organization,”
Su Miaomiao said sincerely as she received it with both hands, treating it with great respect.

After waiting so long, the recognition had finally arrived.

Thank goodness it came in time — if it had arrived after her house had already been demolished, she might’ve coughed up blood in frustration.

“How could this be? How could she have achieved a merit?”
Deng Siyue muttered in disbelief from the side, unable to process what she was seeing.

Sun Tiancai, having completed his task, now looked around at the gathered crowd.

“What’s going on here?”
he asked Su Miaomiao, noting the unusual number of people around her house.

Had someone bullied her?

Wang Hongjie quickly noticed what Sun Tiancai was thinking and hurriedly stepped forward to explain the full situation from beginning to end.

After hearing everything, Sun Tiancai let out a cold chuckle.

“Comrade Su is officially recognized by the organization as a valuable talent. I’m here on behalf of the organization to visit and commend her. This certificate represents the stance of the organization — I hope from now on, no one will make things difficult for Comrade Su because of her family background.”

Sun Tiancai’s words were powerful and struck straight into the hearts of everyone present.

“Yes, sir!”
Wang Hongjie replied respectfully.

With Sun Tiancai’s words as backing, even if the brigade came to question him, he now had the perfect justification to push back.

He thought to himself, Heaven never seals off all paths.
People like Su Miaomiao, who are kind-hearted and capable, are surely not destined to suffer — heaven wouldn’t allow it.

“Alright, I still have some matters to discuss with Comrade Su in private. If there’s nothing else, you can all leave for now.”
Sun Tiancai said plainly after making sure the villagers weren’t the ones causing trouble for Su Miaomiao.

“Of course, of course — I’ll take everyone away right now.”
Wang Hongjie nodded repeatedly and waved the villagers to disperse.

Deng Siyue didn’t want to leave at first, but Wang Hongjie ordered the other young women from the educated youth residence to pull her along and take her away.

Soon, the large open area was left with only Sun Tiancai and Su Miaomiao’s family.

The Huo family wasn’t sure what was happening and didn’t dare to approach, so they just stood quietly nearby, ready to rush to Su Miaomiao’s side the moment anything seemed off.

“Captain Sun, your timing with this certificate couldn’t be better.”
Su Miaomiao said, looking down at the commendation in her hands.

Though it was just a piece of paper, in this era, it was essentially a golden shield — a lifesaving certificate.

Once it was displayed in their main room, no one would dare trouble them again.

All the effort she made earlier to pass information to the organization had not been in vain.

“I should have brought it to you earlier, so you wouldn’t have had to suffer through all this.”
Sun Tiancai said with a hint of regret. He genuinely felt sorry for this strong, young woman.

“It’s okay. We didn’t suffer any real loss.”
Su Miaomiao replied calmly.

A good reward doesn’t fear being late — as long as the certificate was real, the timing didn’t matter much.

Then, Sun Tiancai lowered his voice:

“By the way, I brought someone else with me this time. He wanted to personally thank you.”

Su Miaomiao froze for a moment, then looked up at him in surprise.

Sun Tiancai gave a slight nod.

“He’s still in the car. Come with me.”

Sun Tiancai led Su Miaomiao over to the vehicle.

The man standing by the car noticed them approaching and immediately opened the car door.

Su Miaomiao peeked inside — a tall figure was sitting in the back seat.

“Go on in,”
Sun Tiancai smiled at her.

Only then did Su Miaomiao bend down and climb into the vehicle.

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Meanwhile, the Huo family stood on their tiptoes, trying to see who was inside the car — but just as they were about to get a better look, the car door closed, cutting off their view.

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Inside the car—

Hearing movement, Lu Xiuyuan slowly turned his head.

His handsome, movie-star-like face entered Su Miaomiao’s field of vision — and for a moment, she was stunned.

Wait… the blood-soaked man I rescued that day… looked like THIS?

“Comrade Su,”
Lu Xiuyuan spoke, clearly noticing Su Miaomiao staring at him. A small, almost imperceptible smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

Cough cough…
Su Miaomiao awkwardly cleared her throat, suddenly self-conscious.

What’s wrong with me? Am I… staring at a man?

“Hello,”
she finally forced out stiffly.

“Thank you for saving me last time, Comrade Su. If it weren’t for you, I might not be standing here alive today.”
Lu Xiuyuan’s voice was as pleasant as his appearance — clean, clear, and oddly comforting.

Just as Su Miaomiao was about to say “no need to thank me,” she noticed something strange.

Her gaze shifted to his eyes — those unfocused eyes.

“What happened to your eyes?”
she asked gently.