After a brief preliminary agreement, Li Yisheng and Xu Chenyang made room for more scholars from home and abroad who had come forward to talk and make friends with Wu Tong. The centerpiece of the celebration banquet, from beginning to end, was Wu Tong; no one could ignore his brilliance.
Wu Tong greeted and thanked the visiting scholars one by one, wishing them a pleasant meal, and then left early. The following sessions were filled with more meetings and networking between the companies and the visiting scholars, and Wu Tong did not have to attend each one.
Wu Tong wanted to go home to rest and spend time with her parents during the rare free time. During this period, her focus was on research breakthroughs. At the last minute, she was not at home for some time, and she had a simple Mid-Autumn Festival with her family in a hurry.
Now that he has free time, Wu Tong wants to spend time with his family.
During the National Day holiday, given that there are so many people traveling and all the tourist attractions are crowded, the family has already decided not to go anywhere and just stay at home.
"Let's go watch the flag-raising ceremony tomorrow and skip the other excitement!" Jin Yongqing and his wife were the first to voice their opinion. As two old men, they didn't want to squeeze in with the crowds.
Thinking of the huge crowds in Beijing this time, and the influence of his beloved granddaughter, Jin Yongqing felt doubly happy and proud.
As for the daughter and her husband and the son and his wife, whether they want to go out for a walk is up to them. The old couple will not interfere. They are not deaf or dumb and do not want to be the father of the family. Their children are all grown up and do not need too much supervision from them.
Anyone visiting Beijing would love to watch the flag-raising ceremony; it's a must-see, a cherished tradition for the Chinese people. The national flag rises with the sun, a sunrise that never sets.
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On October 1st, National Day, hundreds of millions of Chinese people watched intently as the grand National Day flag-raising ceremony took place in Tiananmen Square. While this year's celebrations were not a full year celebration, and there were no large-scale military parades, the National Day atmosphere remained undiminished. Throughout Beijing's streets and alleys, shops, and streetlights, bright red flags fluttered.
The sweet fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, the chrysanthemums bloom, and the scene is magnificent everywhere.
In the early hours of the morning, before the city woke up, the square was already packed with people. The majestic city walls stood tall, and everyone waited for the arrival of the sacred moment.
Nearly 200,000 people from all over the country gathered together to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of New China.
There are already over 100,000 people coming to Tiananmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony every year. This year, because of Wu Tong, the number has doubled. The influx of people into Beijing has further increased this number.
If there were no overlap, this number would only increase further, pushing the reception limit of Beijing.
"There are so many people!" Wu Tong and his family arrived at the Shengqi Square quietly surrounded by escort vehicles in front and behind.
The family looked at the crowd curiously. They felt that they had come early enough, arriving in the middle of the night, but still couldn't get ahead of the crowd who might have been queuing here the night before.
Wu Tong wanted to watch the flag-raising ceremony, and the higher-ups had suggested that he enter directly through the special entrance and wait there. The higher-ups, seeing Wu Tong's unwavering patriotism, were delighted by the centripetal force of such a top talent towards the country, as well as Wu Tong's family's recognition and love for the country.
However, after consulting with her family, Wu Tong decided not to make this special move. She made the decision on the spur of the moment, as the potential for danger was relatively low. Entering the venue through normal channels and experiencing the normal treatment was also a form of special treatment.
The family quietly joined the queue. They arrived not too late and were still at the front. The accompanying security personnel naturally pretended to be the crowd watching the flag-raising ceremony, guarding the family in the middle and occupying advantageous positions in front, behind, left and right to prevent the chaotic crowd from approaching Wu Tong.
A little after four o'clock, the crisp sound of a whistle broke the silence of the square in front of the Meridian Gate. The flag-raising guard team rose up at the whistle and threw themselves into training before the flag-raising ceremony in full swing.
The family was standing at the front of the line, originally wanting to let the elderly man rest and wait in the car, and then come back to meet up when the time was almost up.
However, the two elders felt that they were in good health and insisted on queuing with everyone else. They brought a few lightweight folding chairs with them. When they got tired of standing, they sat down, and when they got tired of sitting, they walked around. The family chatted, so it wasn't boring at all.
"It's almost here, it's finally time to enter!" Jin Yongqing looked forward to it happily. They had been here once last year and were considered the experienced group.
They have come to enjoy their old age. In their hometown, most elderly people are not as knowledgeable as them and are willing to wait here to watch the flag-raising ceremony at such a glorious moment.
Just because of this little bit of excitement in the contrast, the old couple Jin Yongqing no longer felt sore in their legs or backs. Like the 200,000 people at the scene, they were full of eager anticipation and looked towards the direction of the city wall from time to time.
As the sky turned pale, the cordon allowed the crowd to enter, and everyone ran to the location where they would actually watch the flag-raising ceremony.
Soon after six o'clock, the loud and exciting flag-raising horn pierced the sky. The square was solemn and dignified, and people looked towards the Tiananmen Tower without any prior agreement.
The entire crowd was silent, anticipating a magnificent moment: 30 guards stood at attention on both sides of the south side of the Jinshui Bridge. 96 members of the National Flag Guard crossed the bridge, changing from marching to goose-step, and three squad leaders, dressed in uniforms of the army, navy, and air force, performed a sword salute.
The sonorous, unified sound of footsteps approached from afar. These earth-shaking footsteps stirred with unwavering confidence and soared with lofty ambitions. Each step seemed to tread upon the hearts of those present, filling them with an involuntary solemnity and a hush.
In the square, everyone stared intently, unblinking, at the majestic procession marching forward. The Chinese Armed Forces Honor Guard, the world's best, filled everyone with pride.
"Salute the national flag!" the command rang out, and the military band played the majestic national anthem. Everyone present saluted spontaneously, humming along with the music. The flag bearer vigorously waved his right arm and threw the five-star red flag into the sky.
Facing the first rays of morning sun, the bright red flag rises slowly! Every time Wu Tong witnesses such a solemn moment, he feels moved and even more eager to do something to make this sacred flag stand forever in the East.
46 seconds later, the red flag rose to the top of the flagpole, and enthusiastic cheers suddenly rang out at the scene. The cheers of 200,000 people almost turned into a tsunami.
"Singing to our beloved motherland, which will now move towards prosperity and strength..." As the music of singing praises to the motherland played, the flag-raising guard solemnly returned along the original route.
“I love China!”
"Long live the motherland!"
Wu Tong's family has devoted themselves to the event. Like everyone else at the scene, they waved small red flags high and shouted eagerly, expressing their best wishes for the country.
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