"Ye Jian performed outstandingly during her studies and made many contributions. After discussion, the military decided to make an exception and give Ye Jian the military rank of lieutenant on the day of her graduation ceremony."
In the conference room, Major General Yang, who was representing the military to attend the graduation ceremony of the fourth-year students, explained his intention. This was a decision made at last night's impromptu meeting of the military. Commander Xia would personally sign the document. Major General Yang would take a plane to Xiang City at 4:00 am.
Major General Yang thought that Ye Jian should be given the military rank of major. The rank of lieutenant would simply be a misdeed to Ye Jian.
Commander Xia didn't agree. It was already an exception to be awarded a military rank on the day of the graduation ceremony. The military rank of major would be a reward for Ye Jian, but the other students might see it as an incentive and that wouldn't be good.
