Eight o'clock the next morning.

Luke and his family rushed to the hotel conference room again to verify their identities and were told that they could not bring weapons into the White House.

At 8:35 a.m., two buses drove to the downstairs of the hotel, and the recipients and their families could take the buses to the White House.

Going to the White House is nothing new. Parts of the White House are open to tourists at certain times. Robert visited the White House when he was young.

But coming to the White House this time was different. My grandson was awarded the highest honor award by the commander-in-chief, and he himself became an invited guest. When he went back to meet his old friends, he was really proud of it.

Linda got up at six o'clock in the morning, hired a professional makeup artist, and wore the most beautiful clothes. As a single mother, there is nothing more proud than this day.

The little fat man has been video-tapping with Maggie, his face is red and he looks very excited.

In order to look thinner for the camera, he didn't eat last night. He only ate an egg and drank a glass of milk this morning.

After Li Zhaonian got on the bus, he sat in a row with Luke, and the two whispered something.

Luke likes to communicate with this uncle very much. The two of them have a lot of "language" in common. This is why he wants to educate his younger brother to understand Chinese culture so that he can have someone who speaks his hometown dialect in the future.

The United States is a country of immigrants with many races and ethnicities. While integrating into the local society, we must also retain our own national culture.

This is not a sign of being special or unsociable. Anglo-Saxons, Jews, Africans, and Mexicans have all integrated into American society, but they also retain their own national culture.

Many African Americans even openly hang the flag of their ‘hometown’ in their yards.

Val was also very excited today. He dressed up specially and put a lot of hair gel on his head. He looked around as soon as he got in the car.

A Mexican man with a bandage on his left hand walked into the car, glanced at the back row, and walked to Val's front seat.

Val stared at the other person, "Are you Chris Franco?"

The Mexican man asked, "Yes, you know me?"

"certainly.

A man armed with an AK entered a Walmart supermarket and started shooting indiscriminately, causing dozens of casualties and injuries to customers and supermarket staff. The scene was bloody.

You stood up bravely, hit the gunman with a bottle, and was discovered by the gunman, causing the murderer to shoot you. You were shot twice. I have been paying attention to this shooting case. You are a hero."

Chris Franco, a Mexican-American man, laughed, "I'm not as powerful as you said. I'm not a policeman and I don't carry weapons, but I couldn't stand by and watch when I saw a gunman massacre in a supermarket.

I casually picked up the beer bottle and threw it, but I was not a professional pitcher. It took me a few throws to hit the opponent. The good news was that he stopped chasing other customers. The bad news was that he targeted me and returned the favor.

I left some 'gifts'."

Chris Franco pointed to his arm, "Actually, I didn't play a big role. I just did what I should do."

Waldau, "You have done a great job, but because you are not a police officer, this matter is even more rare.

I am also a supermarket worker and receive all kinds of customers every day, and you are definitely the customer with the most sense of justice I have ever seen."

Val handed the other party a business card and said, "If you come to Los Angeles, you must go to our supermarket. We are happy to serve you."

"Thank you." Chris Franco smiled and asked, "Sorry, buddy, I don't know you yet. Are you here to receive the award too?"

"I was so excited that I forgot to introduce myself.

My name is Val, and I accompanied my nephew to receive the award." Val pointed to Luke beside him, "This is my nephew Luke, he killed the gunman in the Las Vegas shooting."

Chris Franco looked at Luke and said, "Wow, no wonder you look familiar. I've heard about your deeds. It's amazing.

If you have time, you must tell me about the situation at that time, it must be very thrilling."

"No problem, after the award ceremony is over, we can go to the bar for a drink and have a good chat." Luke also heard about the supermarket shooting in Texas, which ultimately killed 23 people and injured 23 others. It is currently in the United States.

Ranked seventh among mass shootings.

Chris Franco praised, "What a great idea. Let me invite you in the first round."

Li Zhaonian, who was sitting next to Luke, joked, "Man, never rush to pay in front of a Chinese."

"Ha ha……"

Everyone laughed.

While chatting, the bus drove to the White House.

Luke was also a little excited. What is important about receiving the award this time is not only the medal itself, but more importantly the meaning and influence behind the medal.

Luke traveled to Los Angeles and received the highest medal of honor in the police industry within just a few months. This is a recognition of his ability and shows that he chose this path is the right one.

Luke will be burdened with more honors and responsibilities, and at the same time, he will also usher in a new starting point.

After arriving at the White House, all passengers on the bus went through security checks again, and then the award recipients and their families were separated, and Luke and other award recipients were arranged to a lounge.

Ten people were awarded the award together with Luke, including Fataw Brandi from the Las Vegas Fire Department and Mexican civilian Chris Franco.

Including Luke, seven people were wearing police or fire uniforms, and there were three civilian award recipients.

White House staff checked everyone's identities again and explained the awarding process...

The award ceremony was held in the hall on the west side of the White House, with white walls, yellow curtains, and a picture of Washington hanging in the middle.

The staff had already arranged and tested the microphones on the podium, and the spectators entered the venue one after another and sat on the chairs under the podium.

Robert, Linda, Li Zhaonian, Val, and Little Fatty were also among them, communicating in low voices with the people around them.

At 9:25, reporters also entered the venue, and all major news TV stations set up live broadcast equipment.

At nine-thirty, an old white man with fluffy blond hair walked into the venue and was surrounded by staff and walked onto the podium.

He is the current commander-in-chief of the White House and understands the king.

Wang Dong walked up to the podium, stood next to the microphone, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked first at the audience on the left, and then at the audience on the right, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome.

Today is a special day. We will welcome some heroes here. They are the cornerstone of this country and have made great contributions to the security and stability of this country.

A lot has happened in the past year. The country has changed a lot. It has become safer, richer, and more democratic than before. But there have also been some unfortunate things, such as the Las Vegas shooting, Arizona.

State arson, Texas shooting, Ohio school attack..."

Wang Dong sighed, "I express my deepest condolences to the victims of these incidents. At the same time, some heroes emerged behind these incidents, using various methods and actions to protect the country and its citizens.

Now, let's bring these heroes to the stage."

Wang Dong turned sideways and looked at the passage behind the podium.

Subsequently, the award recipients headed by Luke walked onto the podium.

The king of understanding took the lead in applauding.

There was also a round of applause from the audience.

Luke and his group stood in two rows. One row was headed by Luke, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients.

The other platoon consists of civilians who performed heroically during the incident.

Mr. Wang said a few words of praise and then began to award awards.

King Wang walked up to Luke first.

Although both received the Public Safety Officer Medal for Valor, Luke ranks first in terms of case impact and personal merit.

Dong Wang was tall, a few centimeters taller than Luke. He pointed at Luke and said, "Hey, cool guy, I know you."

Luke from the Los Angeles Police Department, I like Los Angeles, it is a city with a very artistic atmosphere.

I have met your director Frank several times at parties. He is very stylish and always likes to keep a straight face, but he seems very reliable.

I had a good impression of him, but he didn't like me very much at that time."

Luke smiled and said, "This is indeed Frank's style, but he should not be targeting you, but everyone."

Wang Dong smiled and said, "You are right. When you return to Los Angeles, help me say hello to him."

"I will."

King Dong took the medal from the side, walked behind Luke, and helped him put on the medal.

This is a very beautiful medal, with a gilded blue enamel inverted five-pointed star surrounded by a laurel wreath. The central disk has the Great Seal engraved on the front and Luke's name on the back.

This medal is one of the few collar ribbons among the American medals, and most of the others are lapel ribbons.

No matter which commander awards the award, the benefits brought by this national honor will accompany these police officers throughout their lives.

"This medal suits you very well." King Dong stretched out his right hand.

"Thanks sir, nice to meet you." Luke shook hands with the other party.

After Mr. Wang finished distributing medals to public security officials, he began to issue certificates to civilians.

However, civilians only have certificates of commendation and no medals.

At the end of the award ceremony, Mr. Wang said a few more words and then left the podium. The entire award ceremony took less than an hour.

However, the meaning for Luke and others is different.

From today on, people on the podium can be called "heroes" no matter where they go, and it is also a title recognized and awarded by the country.

This designation carries great honor and potential benefits for police officers and firefighters.

Luke reunited with his family and hugged each other.

The little fat man touched the medal with his hand, but Linda slapped him on the back of his hand, "Don't move."

The little fat man retracted his hand, showing an aggrieved look.

Linda held the medal with her hand and said, "Wow, this medal is so beautiful! I must hang it on the wall in the living room when I get home."

"Mom, didn't you let me move? Why can you touch me?"

"Because I am your mother."

"That's not fair."

"Shut up, or your pocket money will be gone next month and the month after that."
To be continued...