Zuo Jiwu sat at the other end of the conference table, suppressing his inner emotions and maintaining his leadership dignity as he looked at the projector in front of him and spoke.

I had long forgotten that I had planned to dissect and analyze this short drama that was following the trend.

Immediately, the screenwriters turned their heads and looked at the projection screen.

As a piece of electronically synthesized string music began to play.

A series of black-and-white historical images appeared at the end of the film.

Feudal rulers with long braids bent over to sign and seal treaties that humiliated and ceded national sovereignty.

The peddlers and laborers rose up in protest because they were unwilling to be invaded and ruled by foreign tribes.

A young soldier with a confident, sunny smile, fighting the enemy with only millet and a rifle.

The People's Volunteer Army, stretching as far as the eye can see, marched proudly and confidently across the great river.

Patriotic scholars who resolutely chose to return to China from overseas even when faced with a threat to their lives...

"At the beginning"

"Back then, I was still..."

"An innocent yet tearful child..."

A series of real photos, like those taken with a point-and-shoot camera, flashed by.

Wang Yueheng's deep, magnetic voice filled the conference room.

The heavenly voice instantly touched the vulnerable and sensitive side of everyone's heart.

Everyone stared blankly at the screen.

It felt like I was revisiting Wang Yueheng's short drama.

I quickly relived that past, which was filled with resentment, longing, and tears, yet also took a dramatic turn for the better.

They were immediately immersed in the magnificent and grand river of national history.

In the blink of an eye

Everything has changed.

"A new beginning, a new world is right before us..."

Listening to Wang Yueheng's singing.

The same image appeared in everyone's mind without prior arrangement.

That year.

Through its indomitable efforts, China has returned to the United Nations and secured a permanent seat on the Security Council.

That year.

China's first mushroom egg has successfully blossomed in the desert.

That year.

The Chinese people have finally developed the Dongfeng Express, a powerful weapon for defending the country.

Forty years.

From the successful launch of the first artificial satellite to the construction of a space station that belongs exclusively to China.

On the vast and boundless territory.

High-speed trains traveling at speeds exceeding 300 kilometers per hour are a common sight.

China's probe landed on the moon for the first time.

That happened twelve years ago.

Today, the rover continues to happily travel on the moon, fulfilling its additional mission.

On Mars, 380,000 kilometers from the moon.

The Mars rover, carrying the red flag of China on its shoulders, is simultaneously embarking on its own exploration journey.

China today.

It is now the only country on the entire planet with a complete industrial system, and its industrial output has jumped to first place in the world!

...

Behind countless brilliant and dazzling achievements.

Each member of the Chinese nation is like a proud young man.

For the glory of the nation, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the cause...

"Run, proud young man!"

"A young heart holds unwavering conviction."

"Burn, proud blood!"

"I want to sing the song of victory one more time..."

As I listened...

In the conference room.

The song seemed to transform into waves of passion, surging and resonating in everyone's hearts.

Everyone's eyes were shining brightly at that moment, glistening with tears...

Gansu Province, Suzhou City Aerospace City.

Inside a spacious and bright apartment.

Astronaut Jin Yigeng is taking a lunch break in his living room.

At this moment, on the television screen...

The video "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things" is playing on a screen mirrored from my phone.

Jin Yigeng, a fan of Wang Yueheng, was excited after learning that Wang Yueheng had released a new work.

After training, I didn't even have time to shower before I hurriedly turned on my phone to watch TV.

Once you start watching, you can't stop.

Jin Yigeng, a member of the Dragon Kingdom Aerospace Team, heard the ending theme song.

He, who had been somewhat tired, suddenly became energetic again.

I thought of the notification I had just received once again.

He was selected as one of the next batch of crew members for the space station.

They will be rotating to the Dragon Kingdom space station next month.

And for this moment.

Jin Yigeng has waited a full seventeen years since he joined the space team!

In fact.

Upon receiving the news, Jin Yigeng was only briefly excited before quickly calming down.

As an astronaut, and also an active-duty military officer, or rather, an active-duty military officer.

Their emotions were extremely stable.

They are no longer as prone to extreme joy or sorrow as ordinary people.

But after watching this animated promotional video about the history of the Chinese nation, and hearing Wang Yueheng's new song...

Even Jin Yigeng, with his strong and stable character, couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Past experiences flooded my mind like countless slides.

Wang Yueheng's singing voice flashed quickly.

Over the course of seventeen years.

Jin Yigeng went through the selection process time and time again, but was repeatedly rejected.

It's not that he's not good enough.

Instead, each mission has limitations on flight density and the number of personnel.

For astronauts, every comprehensive evaluation is extremely brutal.

The difference between the first and last place might be only a fraction of a point.

even so.

Jin Yigeng never gave up despite his repeated disappointments in being selected.

Instead, they continued to increase the intensity of their training, putting in unimaginable effort.

Just to improve their grades by a fraction of a point or even a fraction of a second.

Every simulation experiment was treated as a real space mission, with no slackening or relaxation whatsoever.

Finally, after dozens of rejections.

Jin Yigeng is about to realize his dream of soaring into space.

To bring pride and honor to oneself, one's family, and one's hometown.

"The world is so big, I always want to fly."

Even though I'm covered in wounds, I have no regrets.

"Even without applause, we still wait."

"The rainbow after the rain is so beautiful..."

The tremolo in his singing voice perfectly mirrored Jin Yigeng's current mood.

He thought of many other teammates who had had similar experiences.

And within the entire space team.

There are many astronauts like Jin Yigeng.

They are like teenagers running towards their dreams.

Even if I'm covered in wounds, even if no one cheers for me.

They are still persisting and striving to train hard.

I still look forward to contributing all my strength to the motherland's aerospace industry.

What is the name of the ending theme song for "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things"?

Listening to the song, Jin Yigeng, unable to suppress his racing thoughts, then opened his phone to search for the song's name.

The answer was quickly found on the Douyin (TikTok) page:

"Proud Youth," lyrics and music by Wang Yueheng, sung by Wang Yueheng...

After reading the lyrics of this song over and over again, I realized that I had read them several times.

Jin Yigeng, who hadn't posted any new updates for a long time, couldn't help but open his WeChat Moments.

After a moment's thought, I typed out a new post:

"I was suddenly deeply moved when I heard a new song. It's been a long time since I've thought about actively learning to sing a new song!"

"This song is called 'Proud Youth,' and it's sung by Wang Yueheng."

After posting this latest update on WeChat Moments.

Jin Yigeng made up his mind to learn this song immediately.

When we get to the space station, I'll sing it for my teammates!

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Note: Original singer of "Proud Youth": Nan Zheng Bei Zhan NZBZ; Lyricist: Zhao Chenlong; Composer: Ting Yang

"Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things" by Backlight Flight