I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier
Chapter 234 Preparing to Speak

Chapter 234: Chapter 234 Preparing to Speak

Before Zhou Tao could finish his sentence, a familiar figure appeared backstage.

Wang Lindong, dressed in a uniform, strode towards the group purposefully.

He was hosting today’s press conference.

Many of Jiang City’s higher-ups were present, so Wang Lindong came backstage personally to ensure everything would run smoothly.

Seeing Ye Chen, he waved from a distance, calling out, "Ye Chen, we meet again!"

After spotting the uniformed middle-aged man with a friendly smile in the distance, Ye Chen pondered for a moment.

He soon remembered who it was.

This must be Zhou Tao’s boss, probably named something like Wang Jugang.

Ye Chen had seen him before at the scene when a giant python was fished from the artificial lake in Jinbao Community.

So Ye Chen also waved and greeted him back.

When Wang Lindong approached Ye Chen, he warmly shook Ye Chen’s hand and laughed, "You fisherman, you’re quite something!"

"I heard you rescued a college girl who fell into the water yesterday, impressive!"

"Frankly, you are the most unique fisherman I’ve ever met, ha-ha!"

Wang Lindong chatted up Ye Chen with an easy familiarity here.

Ye Chen nodded and responded, "Director Wang is joking, I’m just an ordinary fisherman!"

"An ordinary fisherman? Mr. Ye, you’re too modest!" Wang Lindong politely addressed Ye Chen as Mr. Ye, which somewhat surprised Zhou Tao standing nearby.

Then, Wang Lindong added, "Making the news not once, but twice, you’re no ordinary fisherman!"

"Recently, you’ve made significant contributions to our Jiang City, not only solving some social issues and saving people but also helping the archaeological team uncover Tang Dynasty tombs in our area!"

"This discovery has added a new Chapter to Jiang City’s untold history. On behalf of the people of Jiang City and the archaeological community, I thank you!"

"If there’s a chance, we should fish together—honestly, when I was younger, I was also a fisherman!"

"I haven’t fished for a while, but I’m still confident in my fishing skills!"

With a sincere expression, Wang Lindong spoke, and Ye Chen gave a bitter smile, saying, "Director Wang is too kind, these were just simple efforts on my part, hardly worth mentioning, but indeed, we should go fishing together sometime!"

Tsk tsk, this director sure loves to talk!

Ye Chen thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Zhou Tao cleared his throat from the side: "Ahem... Director Wang, the press conference is about to start. I’ve already briefed Ye Chen; we should head out to the front now."

"Oh... right, almost forgot the main event." Wang Lindong smiled squintingly and slapped his forehead.

Then, turning with Zhou Tao towards the front, he didn’t forget to look back at Ye Chen, "We must go fishing sometime!"

Ye Chen gave a wry smile and nodded.

At that moment, Liao Xuexue had a bemused expression beside him.

"This director is indeed quite special!"

Ye Chen agreed.

However, looking at the thick stack of A4 papers in his hand, Ye Chen was speechless.

Is Zhou Tao trying to work me to death at the podium?

Forget it, I’ll just say a few words when I’m up there and make a quick exit.

After all, it’s almost half-past eight, and I only have half an hour left until my fishing appointment with the old fellows.

Delays are fine, but fishing isn’t!

Today, Ye Chen was confident he’d catch something big from the Black Pond on Golden Peak Mountain!

While Ye Chen was backstage preparing for his speech, about ten minutes had passed.

A staff member then approached him.

"Mr. Ye, it’s almost your turn to speak. Please come here to wait."

Ye Chen nodded and followed the staff member behind the doors at the front.

Peeking through the crack, Ye Chen saw seven or eight people on stage, all either in uniform or smartly dressed.

They looked exceedingly formal, with Wang Lindong seated in the middle and Zhou Tao to his left.

As for the audience, there were about forty to fifty media reporters with cameras, taking pictures and occasionally flashing their lights.

Goodness, this setting is so official...

Ye Chen grew a bit nervous, despite having lived two lifetimes, he’d never experienced an occasion like this!

Well, later I’ll just imagine the reporters below are fish...

"Now let’s welcome with warm applause, one of our city’s Five-Good Youth, Mr. Ye Chen!"

Following the host’s call.

Backstage staff signaled Ye Chen to step onto the stage.

So, Ye Chen pushed open the door and strode onto the stage.

Instantly, the camera flashes flickered wildly, and the shutter sounds filled the air.

Seeing Ye Chen on stage, the host excitedly said, "Next, let’s invite Director Zhou Tao from the Jiang City Police Station and Captain Zhou, to present Mr. Ye Chen with the Five-Good Youth award and a reward of fifty thousand Yuan!"

After the host spoke, another wave of enthusiastic applause followed.

Then, Zhou Tao stood up, holding a plaque labeled "Five-Good Youth" and approached Ye Chen, handing it to him.

At the same time, Wang Lindong also stood and brought a plaque labeled "Fifty Thousand" to Ye Chen but since Ye Chen had no free hands, Zhou Tao ended up holding it for him.

Ye Chen, looking at that Fifty Thousand plaque, felt a bit uneasy.

He leaned closer to Zhou Tao and whispered, "Captain Zhou, just giving me a plaque—surely, this isn’t the only fifty thousand, right?"

Zhou Tao gave Ye Chen a strange look and replied irately, "What are you thinking? I’ve got your card number; the fifty thousand will be transferred to your bank account after the conference ends!"

"It’s unsettling not seeing the actual money..."

"Unsettled over what! Alright, your turn to speak, give me the plaques, I’ll take them down!"

After Zhou Tao spoke, Ye Chen handed the "Five-Good Youth" plaque to Zhou Tao.

Zhou Tao, struggling somewhat, held both plaques and headed backstage.

The stage host then turned his attention to Ye Chen, his voice booming, "Next, we invite Mr. Ye Chen to speak!"

After speaking, the host handed Ye Chen a microphone.

"Mr. Ye, please share your thoughts about receiving the Five-Good Youth title and the fifty thousand reward from Jiang City’s officials."

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