Chapter 161: The Misfit

Chapter 161: The Misfit

The convoy quickly arrived at the Imperial Capital International Hotel.

Today, all the key members of the strategy team followed the convoy to the Imperial Capital International Hotel to participate in Gu Yi's award ceremony.

The strategy team and the hotel's Public Security were responsible for the security of the event. Even Ah Jian, who had just recovered from a serious illness, followed the team with his plaster.

This was the first time Gu Yi wore a suit in his life, and no matter where he went, he kept loosening his tie.

Qu Kangping, the leader of the strategy team, despite not liking social occasions, still smiled and shook hands with leaders at all levels.

Gu Yi, extremely socially anxious, had to follow behind Ah Jian, pushing the wheelchair. His gaze constantly swept through the crowd, as he had to find the mastermind hidden among them.

"Brother Ah Jian."

"What's up?"

"When will the ceremony end?"

"It hasn't even started yet, and you're thinking about it ending already?"

"No, it's just that this suit is too uncomfortable." Gu Yi said after a moment of silence, "It's chafing, really uncomfortable."

Hearing this, Ah Jian rolled his eyes.

At this moment, Qu Kangping approached Gu Yi with a middle-aged man. Gu Yi quickly lowered his head to pretend not to see.

"This is Gu Yi."

"Oh, a hero from the youth. You look more handsome than in the videos, but why are you in a wheelchair? Are you injured?"

"Uh... President." Ah Jian awkwardly said, "I'm not Gu Yi, the person behind me is Gu Yi."

President Wang He raised his head and looked toward Gu Yi.

Gu Yi, feeling the awkwardness of the situation and unable to avoid it, finally lifted his head. He strained to pull the corners of his mouth into a simple smile.

"Hello, Mr. President..."

"No need to be so formal," Wang He extended his hand. "You are the people's hero."

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Qu Kangping approached Gu Yi and whispered frustratedly, "Idiot, shake his hand."

Gu Yi extended his right hand.

"Dummy, use both hands."

Gu Yi then extended his left hand too.

Wang He laughed heartily and also extended both his hands to shake Gu Yi's. "I told you, there's no need to be so tense."

"Hehe, I'm not nervous, really not nervous."

"Okay, good kid."

Gu Yi withdrew his hands, pondering where to place them, and finally rested them on the armrest of Ah Jian's wheelchair.

"It must be tough for you?"

"Not tough."

"Hmm, you're a good kid," Wang He said with narrowed eyes. "I heard your family is still recuperating?"

"You're not from Dragon Country?"

"I'm mixed. My mom is from Dragon Country, and my dad is from Lighthouse Country."

Hearing this, Gu Yi noticed for the first time that the man's eyes were brown, and his hair was somewhat curly. But his face and figure were indistinguishable from a Dragon Country native.

"It seems your mother's genes are stronger. I wouldn't have realized you had foreign ancestry if you hadn't told me."

"Hehe, thank you."

"What are you doing here?"

"What else?" Love said. "I came to attend your award ceremony."

"Oh."

After speaking, Love nodded in farewell and returned to his family.

Gu Yi touched his chin, thinking that this guy seemed even more socially anxious than himself.

"Gu Yi, there you are!" Qu Kangping jogged over. "Where did you go just now?"

"Didn't I say I was going to the restroom?"

"Come quickly."

Qu Kangping led Gu Yi to the grand hall of the hotel, surrounded by famous and unnamed tycoons and world dignitaries.

The Imperial Capital International Hotel is a landmark building in Dragon Country and the only hotel designated for hosting foreign guests.

The building is 117 meters tall, with 40 floors.

Today's award ceremony for Gu Yi was being held in the auditorium on the top floor.

Gu Yi looked around, feeling uneasy. A sense of foreboding once again surged in his heart.

"Now, please welcome our hero of humanity, Gu Yi, to the stage."

The host walked onto the stage, holding a microphone, calling out Gu Yi's name with a smile.

Then came thunderous applause.

Despite his reluctance, Gu Yi had to go on stage.

The host handed the microphone to Gu Yi, "Hero, do you have anything you'd like to say to everyone?"

Looking at the sea of people below, he felt his palms sweat and his throat tighten, struggling to speak.

"Um... I..."

Suddenly, a man stood up from the audience. He pulled out a handgun from his pocket and, without hesitation, pulled the trigger.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out.

Gu Yi didn't feel anything at first, not until two seconds later when a warm sensation spread across his chest.

Then, intense pain followed.

Blood instantly soaked his white shirt. Gu Yi coughed twice, his legs gave out, and he collapsed to the ground.

Before his eyes...

Everything was a blur of red.