The medal was round. Its face featured a relief of a police emblem and a spread-winged eagle, with the words "Honorary Police Bird" engraved below. The back bore a serial number and the name of the issuing authority.
"This is a special commemorative medal."
Finally, Cheng Wenming took out a bulging kraft paper envelope.
"This is a ten-thousand-yuan cash prize, a material reward for Qi Zai's contributions. It's not a lot, but it's a small token of our appreciation."
Yang Qi accepted it with great solemnity and thanked him sincerely. "Thank you, Captain Cheng. And thank you to the bureau for this recognition! I'll pass it on to Qi Zai... Though it might not understand, I'm sure it will feel the gesture."
Cheng Wenming laughed heartily. "Whether it understands isn't important. What matters is that this is our way of showing respect to a 'special comrade-in-arms.'"
Yang Qi smiled as well.
