Chapter 1197: Another Winner?
Wang Yong sat alone in the hotel, looking at Hu Li'er's room that had left, and couldn't help but sigh a little.
Although he knew that Hu Li'er was no longer the six-year-old girl, Wang Yong was still a little reluctant in his heart, after all, Wang Yong really regarded Hu Li'er as a daughter for so long.
"The big woman doesn't stay, and she stays and stays to become an enemy. It's just that my girl left too early!Also, what secrets are hidden in her?" Wang Yong thought leisurely.
At this time, he was awakened by a ringing phone.
But it was CNN who called.
"Mr. Wang, there has been progress in the matter of the presidential medal! In the past few days, our concentrated reports and the timely comments of our boss have changed the attitude of the president. The President himself intends to award you such a badge in the hope that it will improve relations between the United States and China. However, the group of congressmen may be a little tricky, and the exact outcome will not be known until after today's White House meeting......"
Wang Yong didn't expect it to be so soon, presumably in addition to Wang Yong's own reasons, China's increasingly strong national strength is also an important factor.
"Well, thank you for all your efforts during this time. Remember to notify me when you have the result. Wang Yong said.
White House East Interior.
Inside the White House's largest building, there are legislators. In addition to the normal topics, today the President has prepared a new topic.
The meeting lasted for a long time, and the parliamentarians, representing different groups, were able to fight for the sake of a small profit, so that several issues that should have been decided early have not been decided until now.
Everyone was a little tired.
At this time, the president looked around, cleared his throat and said, "Since the old issue is still in dispute, let's discuss a hot issue recently." ”
All the parliamentarians were stunned and subconsciously asked, "What topic?"
"This is the hottest petition on the White House petition online so far, with more than one million people and growing. Note: This refers to the number of valid people, i.e., U.S. citizens. The president pointed to a document in his hand and said.
The lawmakers just listened to the president's words and immediately knew what the issue was.
Glancing at each other, many people shook their heads slightly.
"Your Excellency, the original intention of our petition network is to solve the urgent problems of the people, but Wang Yong's case obviously does not meet the word 'urgent'. What's more, Wang Yong is not a citizen of the United States, and I think this matter should be put on hold and should not be discussed at a regular White House meeting. A conservative lawmaker immediately stood up and said.
"Although Wang Yong is not a citizen of the United States, what Wang Yong saved is an American citizen! Congressman Maas is invited to look up at the American flag hanging in front of you, the red on it represents strength and courage, the blue symbolizes perseverance and justice, and the white represents purity and loyalty. In the face of a hero who has saved countless American citizens, are you worthy of these three colors of heroic justice with such indifference? I am in favor of awarding Wang Yong the Presidential Medal! He is entitled to it!" another congressman stood up and said.
After speaking, the congressman glanced in the direction of the president. Apparently, he was a childcare arranged by the president.
After the two dissenting parliamentarians finished their views, the meeting fell into discussion.
Other parliamentarians also had different views.
Some people think that Wang Yong deserves to be awarded a presidential medal, while others think that Wang Yong has not done enough and should be treated with caution. Especially Wang Yong is still a Chinese.
Seeing that this group of people is about to fall into endless disputes again.
The president's face suddenly became impatient, and he slammed the table and said, "I think Wang Yong can be awarded a presidential medal!" As for the reasons you said, I have considered them all. It is true that Wang Yong is indeed a Chinese, but at the beginning of the establishment of the Presidential Medal, it was to commend outstanding people from all over the world, and does China not belong to the world? Moreover, Wang Yong is not the first Chinese to receive the Presidential Medal, and 79 Chinese people have already won it before that. Wang Yong is only the 80th place! I don't understand what you are worried about? Do we have to hesitate and hesitate for the sake of a little Wang Yong in the United States of America?
The president's remarks silenced countless lawmakers.
After a long time, one of the parliamentarians said, "Your Excellency the President said so. However, under the current international situation, it is necessary to guard against China. In my opinion, Wang Yong's Presidential Medal can be awarded, but not alone. ”
"What do you mean?"
"We can pick a person from other Asian countries who is not on good terms with Huaxia and let him accept the award with Wang Yong. In this way, it can not only dilute the aura of Wang Yong's award, but also deepen the prejudice between the Chinese people and the people of this country. Kill two birds with one stone!"
The president frowned, then nodded: "This plan is feasible! But what about the specific candidates?"
The councillor smiled and said a name. When the councillors present heard this, they all couldn't help but smile.
The country represented by this person not only has friction with China, but this person is also extremely hostile to China. Giving him a medal at the same time is definitely a great move!
The proposal was immediately adopted by the audience.
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In the afternoon of the same day, Wang Yong received a call from CNN staff again.
This time, the CNN staff told Wang Yong in a firm tone: "The qualification for the presidential medal has been determined! The White House notice letter will be delivered to Wang Yong's hotel soon." ”
Wang Yong thanked the staff member, but there was a trace of doubt in his eyes.
It's going to be a little too smooth, isn't it? Could there be some moths?
When the doorbell rang and a waiter handed the notification letter from the White House to Wang Yong, Wang Yong knew that this group of Yankees was really not happy!
The notification letter did say that Wang Yong would be awarded the Presidential Medal, and it was also written that the award date would be tomorrow morning.
However, the notification letter also mentions another guy who accepted the award together.
Kumar!
This is a writer from India who travels to the United States, he is famous for his processing and creation of Indian epics, and has been nominated for the Nobil Literary Award a few years ago, which can be said to be quite prestigious.
It's just that this person has a strong hostility towards Huaxia, and has repeatedly smeared Chinese people in his works, and has also criticized the Chinese government and nation in the media. An American reporter once asked Kumar what he thought of a cartoon of the dragon-elephant dispute, and Kumar said unceremoniously on the spot: The dragon-elephant dispute is wrong, and Huaxia is not qualified to be called a dragon at all! At best, it is just an evil footless snake in mythological stories!
Kumar's remarks caused quite a stir at the time.
Because in the West, the snake is seen as the most evil symbol. In the Book of Genesis, it is said that of all the animals created by God, only the serpent was more cunning than the other animals. In addition, the book of Genesis also records that the bad man is cursed to become a serpent. "More than all the beasts of the beast, they walk on their bellies, and eat the earth all their days."
Kumar's description undoubtedly poked at the excitement of the Western media, and also made Kumar's reputation in the United States great.
Wang Yong didn't expect that the White House would choose such a person to award the award with him.
The White House's move is clearly deliberate!
"It seems that the politicians in the United States are reluctant to give me such an award! Kumar is the tool they use to make me ugly. However, it is uncertain who will make a fool of himself at that time! Let's see tomorrow!" Wang Yong's eyes flickered, and his eyes were determined.
Following.
The American people were a little overjoyed to know that Wang Yong was really going to be awarded the presidential medal.
Their petitioning efforts during this period paid off.
Many people rushed to the White House to watch the award ceremony live. There are even people who live far away, and they do not hesitate to drive thousands of miles to arrive.
CNN did not give up the great opportunity of this live broadcast, and sent a team to the White House to broadcast live.
Naturally, Huaxia's domestic live broadcast platform was not far behind, and either transferred the signal or directly dispatched employees in the United States to the scene.
No one wants to miss this proud moment.
After all, this is the first person in China to break prejudice and receive the U.S. Presidential Medal in the decades after the war!
"Teacher Wang is here! Teacher Wang is here!" Several Chinese reporters saw Wang Yong who had just gotten off the bus at first glance.
Wang Yong was wearing a Hanfu, and the whole person looked ethereal and dusty, and there was a hidden demeanor of clothes and belts when he walked.
In fact, strictly speaking, Wang Yong's Hanfu cannot be regarded as a real Hanfu, at most it can be regarded as a casual clothing with Han elements. Because its shape does not match the ancient Hanfu.
But Wang Yong didn't prepare in advance, and searched most of the United States to find such a store that sold Han element clothing, so he could only wear it.
However, after wearing it, Wang Yong unexpectedly found that this dress was praised by many American people. Compared with the pure Hanfu with wide robes and large sleeves, this kind of Han-style casual wear is obviously more acceptable.
Wang Yong made up his mind to wear this one.
"Mr. Wang, wow, your dress looks so good today! Is it your unique costume in China?" Ruth, an old acquaintance reporter from CNN, was the first to come up and praise in an exaggerated tone.
Wang Yong shrugged: "This is a modified version of the Chinese dress, called Hanfu. To be honest, I don't think I look good in my clothes. I think you will look 10,000 times better than me in such a set of women's Hanfu!"
"Really?" Ruth was visibly moved.
"I'll give you a set when I'm free, and you'll know when the time comes. Wang Yong said magnificently.
"Then thank you Mr. Wang!"
"Mr. Wang is biased, we want it too......" Seeing this, reporters from other TV stations said deliberately.
"All of them, all of them!" Wang Yong waved his hand.
All the reporters laughed happily.
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" At this time, suddenly a car drove over and deliberately stopped beside Wang Yong.
As soon as the car door opened, he almost hit Wang Yong.
"Who is this? Such a lack of quality!" the Chinese reporters couldn't help but scold when they saw this.
The car door opened, and a smug Indian stepped out.
But it was Kumar.
Kumar first apologized to the reporters around him, and then glanced at Wang Yong: "Huaxia, you should know that today's protagonist is me." As a supporting character, it is very rude to stand in the way of the protagonist. ”