“Old Song, this is a happy affair!”
Nian Chusheng could understand Chairman Song’s feelings. Hence he didn’t say much else and merely patted his shoulders.
Officialdom was but a vanity fair.
Even though they got to live the glamorous life that was out of reach of ordinary folks, these officials had to bear the immense pressure that came with their position.
Those corrupt ones ruined officials’ reputations in general, and they, who were dedicated to their duties, were being subject to doubts and suspicions for no reason.
However, it couldn’t be helped since they didn’t produce good results.
Nian Chusheng could understand the bitterness in Chairman Song’s heart.
A patrolling guard consoled in a lowered voice, “Chairman Song, you ought to be happy. Classmate Gu and the rest are about to come back soon.”
“Happy. Of course, I’m happy.”
How could Chairman Song not be happy?
He raised his head, took the tissue handed to him by Nian Chusheng, and rubbed his eyes. “I’m just too happy. These are tears of joy. Haha, tears of joy!”
However, his voice sounded a little choked.
The remaining officials remained silent. Although everyone belonged to different factions, at this moment, they understood how Chairman Song felt.
And it was rare that they were all happy for him.
He could finally retire in glory.
As both Gu Qingjiu and Yin Ruoyi were still able to take part in the next competition, regardless of who took over the chairman position, that person had an advantage.
Unlike how it was when Chairman Song stood out during the most trying times in the shooting association. Today, he finally could hold his head up high.
The audience erupted in roaring applause that instant the competition ended.
Everyone was cheering for the fascinating battles they witnessed this time, as well as for Gu Qingjiu.
She was both capable and extremely gracious, making her a rare talent to come by.
After lying in hibernation for more than ten years, just like Sheng Ming back then, they made a glorious showing in the competition…
And stood at the peak of the world.
They could tell that Gu Qingjiu’s skill with the gun had reached the acme of perfection.
At least, intercepting a bullet was only seen in TV dramas, and seeing it happen in real life was way too impactful.
One could just imagine that in the next few years, who could stop Gu Qingjiu?
Some countries with good ties with China came over to congratulate the Chinese officials, and only the US officials wore dark countenances.
As a superpower nation, they couldn’t even be bothered to put up a pretense after losing the competition and simply left.
Facing the congratulations from all around, Chairman Song kept away his emotions and thanked those officials with a broad beam on his face.
Over at the international judge panel side, Gu Qingjiu and Yin Ruoyi were fetched back.
Due to Yin Ruoyi’s injury, although he didn’t request help, the rescue team immediately sent him to the hospital the minute he came back.
So they could check on his arm.
Gu Qingjiu was left to attend the prize-giving ceremony later alone.
This was also the glory that Yin Ruoyi felt Gu Qingjiu ought to receive.
After all, everyone could see who the main person who helped win this competition was.
However, when they brought Gu Qingjiu back to the hotel at the observation center, there was anticipation in her heart, and she subconsciously sized up the hotel.
No one wouldn’t be happy after emerging victorious in the competition.
Especially since she had won first place and eliminated Cruff, and now stood at the top position in the world and ultimately proved herself.
Who could have thought that that ordinary young lady back then could one day stand in an international competition and peer down at the world from the peak, achieving the highest glory?
Not many officials returned to the hotel, and in the grand lobby, there were only the staff members and patrolling guards keeping a tight watch over the place.
At this moment, Gu Qingjiu suddenly saw a familiar figure walk from the wide corridor on the right-hand side of the lobby.
He gazed at her with a doting look. His eyes seemed filled with a clear sunglow.
It was such a gorgeous sight that it dazzled one’s senses.
And then, he spread out his arms towards Gu Qingjiu, a gesture one wouldn’t expect coming from him.
At that instant, there was an indescribable blissfulness spilling out from Gu Qingjiu’s heart as she ran towards him with a vibrant smile.