Chapter 1125 The celebration was successfully completed, and the special celebratory banquet with its lively autograph and photo session lasted for nearly half an hour.

It gradually ended thanks to Wang Yueheng's patience and the soldiers' self-discipline.

They were seen off by Major General Tang Zhongru, Senior Colonel Liu Chengwu, and other leaders, as well as their comrades from the cultural troupe.

Wang Yueheng, along with Han Hong, Li Zhenbang, and others, once again stepped onto the gangway to leave the aircraft carrier, guided by a naval officer.

He turned around and glanced at the massive steel ship, which looked even more majestic in the afterglow of the setting sun. There were still many officers and soldiers waving goodbye to him on the deck.

He raised his hand and gave another solemn military salute.

They took a special bus back to the military airport and boarded the familiar Y-20 transport plane once again.

Unlike the tension and anticipation I felt when I arrived.

On the return flight, the atmosphere in the cabin was noticeably more relaxed and pleasant.

The members of the performing arts troupe were still excitedly discussing the performance they had just watched, sharing the photos and videos they had taken.

Many people's gazes toward Wang Yueheng have completely changed from initial surprise and curiosity to sincere admiration and acceptance.

He used his abilities and personal charm to truly integrate into the group within just one day.

Wang Yueheng sat by the window, looking at the clouds outside, his heart filled with peace and contentment.

Several days of continuous travel, high-intensity performances, a change in identity...

It all felt like a dream, yet incredibly real.

He knew that today was just the beginning.

Donning that military uniform and standing on that stage, his life has turned a new page.

The road ahead is long. As a new recruit on the naval arts and culture front, I shoulder the important responsibility of boosting morale with songs and serving officers and soldiers by spreading the culture of a strong military.

But he was fearless; on the contrary, he was full of anticipation.

Behind him now stands a powerful motherland and a heroic People's Navy.

He is one of countless comrades who, like him, are willing to "dedicate their youth to the rivers and lakes of the motherland"!

...

It was afternoon when the military transport plane landed at the military airport on the outskirts of Kyoto.

Despite physical fatigue, the excitement and sense of honor still resonated in the hearts of Wang Yueheng and every member of the performing arts troupe.

Just after returning to the troupe and settling into his accommodation, Wang Yueheng received a phone call personally from the troupe leader, Li Zhenbang.

"Yue Heng, you haven't rested yet, have you?"

Li Zhenbang's voice came through the phone, filled with undisguised joy and enthusiasm.

"Tonight, the regiment has arranged a simple celebration banquet at the 'Naval Political Department's Small Kitchen' to celebrate the successful completion of our mission today, and also to welcome you to officially join our big family! You absolutely have to come; it's a long-standing tradition of our regiment!"

"Naval Political Department Kitchen" is a restaurant within the Navy Cultural Troupe that is not open to the public but has an excellent reputation for its culinary skills. It is usually used for internal receptions and small celebrations.

Just as Wang Yueheng was about to say a few polite words, Li Zhenbang lowered his voice and added, "Moreover, Vice Minister Zhou of the Political Work Department heard that you've returned and specifically said he wanted to come and see you, to meet our Navy's newly promoted 'literary and artistic vanguard'! Vice Minister Zhou is in charge of propaganda and cultural work, and the resources and connections he has are crucial to your future development!"

Having said that, Wang Yueheng naturally understood the significance of this victory celebration banquet. He then replied, "Okay, Commander, I'll be there on time!"

7 PM.

The largest private room at the "Naval Political Department's Little Kitchen" was already filled with laughter and a lively atmosphere.

The main members of the performing arts troupe who participated in today's performance, as well as several troupe leaders, were all present.