Minister Lan didn't say more, patting his shoulder before turning to continue exchanging pleasantries with other leaders.
Ten minutes later, the leaders began to leave one by one.
Minister Lan's secretary came over, whispering: "Advisor Qi, please follow me."
Qi Yun followed him, quietly leaving the hall and getting into the black Audi A6, where Minister Lan was already seated.
The car slowly started, leaving this solemn area.
After some distance, Minister Lan spoke: "You've received the medal; how do you feel?"
"I feel immensely honored and also heavily burdened with responsibility," Qi Yun answered truthfully.
"Hmm, it's good to have such awareness."
Minister Lan nodded with a smile, "The main reason for calling you today is to announce your latest appointment upon that person's commission."
Qi Yun's expression stiffened, his body straightening as he assumed a posture for attentive listening.
