Chapter 1199: Abandon the prize
As soon as Kumar's proposal came out, the politicians at the scene did not react, and netizens from various countries watching the live broadcast had already blown up first.
Naturally, Indian netizens supported all of Kumar's proposals without objection: "Revoke Wang Yong's award qualifications! Cultural hooligan, what a harsh word! How can such a person get a noble presidential medal?"
Huaxia netizens angrily scolded Kumar: "Damn Indians, why do you always stare at us Huaxia to provoke? Mr. Wang didn't take the initiative to provoke him from beginning to end, but he stumbled Mr. Wang with small actions one after another. Now the stumbling block is not successful, but it is to trick the President of the United States to cancel Mr. Wang's award. This kind of person can't even survive three minutes in a TV series!"
And netizens from several neutral countries are calmer.
"This Kumar is a bit too much. Obviously, he was the first to provoke Wang Yong, but in the end, he proposed to disqualify others from winning the award?"
"The grievances and hatreds between India and China cannot be clarified in a day, and it is expected that these two people will develop like this. It's up to the White House to deal with it. ”
The reason why the White House group added Kumar to the list was to cause a conflict between the two. Now this scene is something that the White House likes to see, and it is too late for them to be happy, so how can they dissuade it? Looking at the look on the face of the politician next to the president, it is too obvious to gloat!"
Indeed, as netizens said, the White House staff at the scene were somewhat gloating.
After all, what they wanted had been achieved.
After Kumar's fuss, the solemnity and influence of Wang Yong's award will be greatly weakened. What people remember afterwards may be just a farce, not how high Wang Yong's achievements and contributions were to win this award.
Entertaining a hero is the best way to ruin a hero's image.
"Revoking an award is a serious matter, and even as president, I can't be arbitrary. If Mr. Kumar really has any complaints, he can complain to our relevant departments. We will carefully consider your comments. The president finally responded.
It's just that this sentence seems to be fair and impartial, but in fact it is a hint that Kumar should not mess around on the spot, and if you really want to do it, wait until after the award is over.
Which of the people present was not an old fritter? Instantly understood the president's voice.
Kumar glanced at Wang Yong triumphantly, and said, "Since Mr. President has interceded for you, then my lord has a lot of them, so I will let you go for the time being." But this does not mean that I have compromised you, I will never let you go in my life like you cultural hooligan! I must take off your mask and show your ugly soul to the world!"
"Mr. Kumar is indeed a kind man, and our respect for you is even more exalted. Politicians in the audience applauded Kumar's hypocrisy.
This scene further confirms that Kumar's appearance is a conspiracy of this group of politicians.
"This group of American devils is too much of a bully!" The Chinese reporters at the scene were filled with indignation.
American reporters are all smiling, waiting to see a good show.
Looking at Wang Yong on the podium again, he looked calm, as if he didn't realize that he was in an ambush on all sides, surrounded by enemies and without a single friend.
Although I admit that the Presidential Medal is very rare, there is an opportunity to win an award. can be played with like this, and the winner of this award is inevitably a little aggrieved. A Chinese reporter shook his head and sighed.
As soon as the reporter's words fell, he heard Wang Yong on the podium suddenly look at the president.
"Mr. President, I have a not very polite request, I don't know if you can grant it. ”
The president was stunned: "What is Mr. Wang Yong's request?" ”
Wang Yong nodded, but did not look at the president, but turned to the audience and said emotionally: "As we all know, the Presidential Medal was established to recognize those civilians who made great contributions in World War II. It does not limit nationality, skin color, gender, the only restriction is contribution. It is no exaggeration to say that every winner of this medal in history is a hero who has devoted his heart and life to a certain field.
Seventy-nine people in China have received this medal, and I am only the 80th.
After following 79 ancestors to receive this honor, I was actually terrified. Because these 79 people won the award for only one reason - to resist the artillery fire of the invaders at the cost of their lives and blood, and to build the Great Wall of World Peace. They have exchanged this medal for bloody battles that are likely not to see the sunrise tomorrow, and they have exchanged this medal for a belief in defending the peace and justice of mankind!
It is no exaggeration to say that without them, the course of history today would have changed unimaginably!
And I am just one beneficiary of their great achievements. I live in an era of peace, and all I do is spread culture and act bravely, and compared with them, I am not qualified to pick up this heavy medal at all!
I am proud to be the descendant of these heroes, and I am also terrified to be the descendant of these heroes. I was afraid that I would lose the prestige of these heroes, I was afraid that I was not good enough, I was afraid that I was not qualified to accept the same honor as them.
I thought about it repeatedly, and today, at this moment, I finally made a decision-"
Wang Yong paused slightly, and then his gaze became solemn and determined.
"I give up claiming this award!"
"What?!" the president's expression, who had just been smiling, changed dramatically.
"He's crazy!" Kumar, who had been stunned with a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth.
"Oh, God!" the reporters in the audience were all dumbfounded, their mouths wide open, and they couldn't close them for a long time.
Wang Yong's words were transmitted word for word to audiences from all over the world through the camera.
At this moment, all the viewers who are watching the live broadcast are stunned and unable to say a word.
For a long time, Huaxia netizens burst into cheers.
"Handsome! Mr. Wang's hand is simply beautiful! Raise my country's prestige!"
"Haha, I've learned! Mr. Wang's abandonment of the award this time made people unable to find any flaws, on the contrary, he was in awe of Mr. Wang. This is the real sassy operation!"
"I don't know why, I was excited by what Mr. Wang said. Indeed, our ancestors paid their blood and lives in exchange for the future of the nation. I didn't have experienced the bloody storms of that era, and I don't know what they paid for it! Mr. Wang is not only talking about the 79 award-winning ancestors, but also the unyielding Chinese people at the beginning!"
"Don't talk about it, brother, I'm about to cry...... Woowoo woo ......"
Indian netizens were so angry that they jumped to their feet: "This Wang Yong is too despicable! Obviously, he has no hope of winning a medal, but he just awe-inspiring to give up the award." Now even Kumar was taken into the ditch by him, and he can't win this medal, and he won't take it......"
American netizens have mixed tastes: "I have to say that Wang Yong's speech is very touching, the weight of the presidential medal at the beginning of its establishment is indeed very heavy, and every medalist's medal is mixed with shrapnel and blood." Wang Yong used this as an excuse to abandon the award, which can be described as extremely clever. But in this way, won't our country become the target of abuse by the people of the world?"
"If you want me to say that the group of people in the White House deserve it! Obviously, Wang Yong has sufficient qualifications to win the award, but he wants to make things difficult for Wang Yong. Well, Wang Yong didn't jump into the pit they dug, but instead pit them themselves. I support Wang Yong!"
"Did you pay attention to Kumar's expression? He, who had been triumphant just now, was as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly. Wang Yong is really powerful, do you see how many big institutions have been deflated in his hands since he came to the United States? The CIA, the Hollywood Film Guild, the Los Angeles Police Department, this time it is the turn of the White House. Those stupid pigs in the White House really have bad brains to think about calculating such a guy......"
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At the scene, Wang Yong smiled and bowed slightly to all the people in the audience who had not yet come back to their senses.
"Thank you. ”
After speaking, Wang Yong turned around and stepped down, passed through the crowded crowd, and disappeared into the distant traffic.
It wasn't until Wang Yong disappeared for a few minutes that everyone, including the president, woke up from a dream.
"He, he...... Why did you just leave?" muttered the president.
"This is blasphemy! Desecration of the presidential medal! It is strongly recommended that he be disqualified from the award!" Kumar was angry and anxious.
The reporter in the audience who couldn't stand it reminded: "Mr. Kumar, Wang Yong has given up the award." There is no difference at all between canceling and not canceling. ”
"That can't give him that place!Mr. President, please give an order at once!" Kumar said in desperation, already mad.
The president hesitated and looked at the press secretary and assistant beside him.
The press secretary pushed his black-rimmed glasses and said seriously: "Wang Yong's reason for abandoning the award is still within the acceptable range, and if Wang Yong's award qualification is hastily revoked, it will be easy to make the White House lose his tongue, and this move is not in line with the national image of the United States." My advice is to ignore it and act as if nothing happened. ”
The president nodded: "Got it." ”
Then he stepped forward to the stage: "We express some regret for Mr. Wang Yong's abandonment of the award. But I was moved by Mr. Wang Yong's reason for abstaining from the award, and from my personal point of view, he is a person worthy of admiration. Personally, I understand his abandonment. I declare that this concludes today's award ceremony!"
The White House's lukewarm response disappointed the reporters who were waiting to see the show.
I thought I would be able to get a bigger news gimmick!
But today's gimmick is enough, after all, Wang Yong is the first person who dares to give up the award since the establishment of the presidential medal!
I believe that this topic will definitely spark heated discussions around the world, and the salaries of journalists will be doubled.
"Ah, Mr. Kumar, what's wrong with you?" suddenly a staff member called.
Everyone hurried towards the podium, only to see Kumar lying on the ground, his eyes closed and motionless.
slipped from the absolute protagonist to the supporting role, and he was also a villain supporting role, but Kumar was directly so angry that he fainted!