Chapter 33 Official Document (Seeking Collection and Recommendation)

  "The Book of Eli"?!

  Alright, in order to go along with the big shot's idea, Ma Long made an expression that seemed like he was surprised.

  But to be honest, this New Venturi Secretary of State is indeed quite surprising to Malong. After all, it's not easy to get your hands on a book worth 100,000 Rantes like "The Book of Aili" from a chaotic slum in such a short period of time.

  "Yes, our little dragon horse, it is indeed from your 'Book of Eli'."

  Ma Long's reaction seemed to have met the expectations of the Secretary of State of New Vantibai, so the smile on his face was even more radiant, and when he called Ma Long "our little Ma Long", his tone was even more affectionate.

  "Remember, our nation will not let any citizen who has made contributions to the country suffer losses that they should not have suffered! So..." The Secretary of State of New Vermont said solemnly and took a few quick steps forward to stand in front of Malong: "So, our little hero, this book must be returned to your hands."

  Just as Malong was considering how to respond appropriately, Mayor Kaki of Baisha City, who had been lagging behind, also rushed up.

  "Malone-Lee, I represent the 3.6 million citizens of Baisha City to thank you for your great contribution in last night's riot that shamed our glorious city!"

  First, praise was given to Ma Long, then the mayor, who looked like he had not slept well with bloodshot eyes, waved his hand and continued in a voice that everyone present could hear: "So, under the joint proposal of Secretary Newington and myself as Mayor, the ruling council members of the municipal government unanimously passed a resolution, entrusting me to come and award you the Jade Leaf Gold Medal of White Sands, the highest honor symbolizing the citizens of White Sands City!"

  When the mayor said this, more than a dozen reporters who followed the messenger and the Secretary of State of New Wentworth were scribbling away, including a special reporter for quick sketches, who quickly drew the Secretary of State of New Wentworth, Mayor Katsuragi, and the genius young writer "Our Little Marlon", who had received the highest honor from the citizens of Hakusho City, with the most majestic brushstrokes and the brightest colors... on paper.

  Furthermore, the ruling council has decided to erect a full-body bronze statue of Malong and Li Si in Baisha Square outside the municipal government!

  Mr. Mayor of Khaki, with a wave of his hand, continued speaking.

  Huh?!

  Is it a bit too much that this is both the highest level medal and a full-body bronze statue?

  "Respected Secretary of State, respected Mayor, I merely did what a good citizen should do. It's completely unnecessary to give me this highest honor that only truly noble individuals can attain. In my opinion, the ones who truly deserve these honors are you, Secretary of State and you, Mayor! If it weren't for your wise leadership, how could this massive riot have been thoroughly quelled in just one short night?!"

  When people are carrying you on a sedan chair, and everyone is sending honor to your doorstep, if at this time you still don't know how to show gratitude, humility, or repay kindness, then you're an idiot.

  With his slightly contemptuous attitude towards authority and those in power, he would choose to go after Musa-Mae rather than attend a boring masquerade ball, but he was not foolish enough to openly embarrass those in power, especially when the other party was... the Minister of Culture, the Mayor.

  "Child, it is precisely because of what you have done that I, as Minister of Culture, have sufficient reason to propose to the Honorable Members of the White Sands City Council that you be awarded the Gemstone Oak Leaf Medal of White Sands." Secretary Newhaven said with a smile, his eyes even revealing a hint of emotion as he spoke these words: "Child, your selfless actions make this old man ashamed of my own inaction!"

  "Yes, as Secretary Newt said, is there anyone else in this city of White Sands who deserves this honor besides our little Marlon?" The mayor also chimed in, cutting off Marlon's demur and turning to the crowd for their opinion: "Or perhaps our little Marlon can ask everyone if they would oppose him receiving these honors?"

  This was just a gesture, but unexpectedly, a 2B young man shouted: "The mayor is right, our Xiaomalong is the best!"

  Ma Long took a closer look and suddenly realized that the person who had echoed his voice was none other than one of the three hundred people he had recruited to work on the construction site under Old Saint Warrior - wait, wasn't this young man also Andrewson, the son of old Andrew, the disabled veteran who had been entrusted with an important task last night?!

  With Andrew's loud voice, other discordant voices also emerged, and even the reporters who followed to interview were all in a style of half-hearted praise for Ma Long.

  Ma Long again declined a few words, but ultimately could not resist the unanimous persuasion of everyone, and reluctantly accepted the two highest honors in the city from the municipal government... As it turned out, Ma Long was just an ordinary person after all. Although he wouldn't take the initiative to pursue fame and fortune, he couldn't resist the temptation when they came knocking on his door.

  Since Ma Long agreed to accept the honor, what follows is a routine in the news ——

  Under the accompaniment of Malong and other orphanage leaders, Secretary Newentri and Mayor Kajiibu visited the poor people who were still stranded in the orphanage without any difficulty. They publicly promised that the state and municipal governments would soon allocate funds to help those whose property and houses were damaged rebuild their homes and make up for their losses. The homeless poor people expressed their determination to resolutely support the decisions of the municipal government and the state...

  Official style news, although different countries and worlds have slightly different writing methods, the core and routine are applicable to the multiverse.

  During this time, an interesting little episode occurred because the Secretary of State for New Haven and the Mayor of Kashiwa were among the people when they saw An Wei, Marlon's younger brother, playing a new and strange card game "Fight the Nobles" with several other children.

  When Newton was Secretary of the Admiralty, he learned from a proud Annesley that this "Duke's Game" of cards was invented by Marlborough and, not ashamed to ask, got the rules of "Duke" from a little fellow, and played two games with great interest.

  Newington's Secretary of State, who had just won a complete victory, immediately stated that this was an excellent game suitable for the masses and had profound implications for overthrowing the evil aristocratic system, so it should be widely promoted.

  Afterwards, the Secretary of State for New Brunswick and the Mayor of Kagizman, who had just finished visiting and comforting the people, held a closed-door meeting with Xiao Malong in a simple workshop, which did not last long.

  Yes, closed-door meeting.

  All journalists were barred from entering, and the only attendees were two big shots and the child prodigy writer Marlon James.

  When the three people ended the meeting, the original always strong and spirited Mayor of Khaki, swept away the bad luck and became a radiant and spirited appearance, while the Secretary of State of New Vermont also showed a smile and revealed joy.

  Only Ma Long had a strange and lonely color on his face, making people feel that he was already at the level of a strong player who had reached the realm of invincibility.

  "Ma Lung, my friend, what did you and our big shots say?"

  Master Druid, the first one who couldn't hold back his curiosity, took advantage of the opportunity to ask this question.

  Nothing much, just talked to two big shots about two short stories from "The Book of Eli", that strange world. It seems those two big shots got some inspiration from those two short stories.

  Ma Long replied casually, and the fact was basically as he said. Although at the beginning, the two big men wanted to let Ma Long, who already had a good reputation and was about to become the best-selling author of Baisha City, write a few articles praising them.

  He's in a relatively good mood now, because just now in the closed-door meeting, after Ma Long proposed the request to eradicate the demon-worshiping den, that khaki mayor didn't hesitate at all and agreed immediately, and even used the communication magic crystal to assign tasks to a certain official in charge of security.

  So, after learning that the two big shots had urgently sent someone to invite a high-ranking priest who mastered "resurrection of the dead" from the Church of the Forest Goddess to revive those higher-ups who died in last night's chaos, Marlon thought for a moment and then told two idiomatic stories - "pointing a deer as a horse" and "deceiving heaven and crossing the sea".

  Anyway, Ma Long also mentioned something called expanding employment, attracting investment and maintaining stability.

  Alas...

  Have to say, having an extra world of knowledge and being able to recite the entire "Xinhua Dictionary of Idiomatic Expressions" from memory is really useful at times like these.