A powerful, rhythmic drumbeat resounded, its sound like a heartbeat—powerful and rhythmic, each beat tugging at the hearts of those already inside. At exactly 8 PM, the long-awaited countdown officially began. The lights atop the building constructed by Wanmao Group flashed numbers in sequence: ten, nine, eight, seven… all the way to four, three, two, one! As the final numbers one and zero began to flash alternately, the entire building was instantly illuminated—not by ordinary lights, but by dazzling fireworks! These fireworks streaked across the night sky like shooting stars, bursting forth with vibrant colors, transforming the once-dark night into a dreamlike spectacle.
In that instant, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, a burst of rousing, deafening music suddenly erupted! The powerful and rhythmic melody swept in like a surging torrent, instantly capturing everyone's attention. Then, a breathtaking opening show slowly unfolded before the audience.
On stage, the dancers moved with the agility of swallows, their movements clean and precise. They seemed to merge with the dynamic music, each step perfectly timed, exuding an indescribable charm and power. At times, they twirled lightly, like graceful fairies; at other times, they moved with strength and power, like valiant warriors. This magnificent dance performance captivated the audience, who erupted in cheers and applause.
This New Year's Eve concert not only invited celebrities from the contemporary entertainment industry, but Wanmao Group also specially invited a renowned national-level choir through Beijing TV! At 9:30 pm, which is considered prime time, the highly anticipated choir finally made its dazzling appearance under the spotlight.
With a gentle wave of the conductor's baton, the choir members burst into song. The resounding and stirring melody of "Ode to the Motherland" echoed throughout the hall, its powerful momentum and sincere emotion seemingly piercing the clouds and reaching the depths of the hearts of everyone present. This classic opening piece, like a blazing torch, instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the audience, officially opening the magnificent curtain on the series of patriotic songs to come. As the songs continued to resonate, the atmosphere grew increasingly heated, wave after wave reaching unprecedented climaxes.
Moreover, the song had an extremely wide audience. Qian Duoduo even arranged for some people in the audience to act as lead singers. At that moment, the audience, driven by herd mentality, began to sing along. Gradually, the song transformed from a choir performance into a nationwide chorus. Hearing the singing outside the window, Qian Duoduo was absolutely certain that arranging it here was the perfect choice. Especially after the melody of "Singing for the Motherland" faded, "Pearl of the Orient" and "Song of the Seven Sons" followed, these two songs perfectly reflecting the return of Hong Kong and Las Vegas in 1997.
Right after these two meaningful songs ended, the stirring rendition of "I Love You, China" surged like a torrent, elevating the fervent patriotic sentiments at the scene to a whole new level.
As the clock struck midnight and the New Year's bells rang, a dazzling display of fireworks burst forth like a sky full of stars above the Wanmao Group Plaza. At that moment, the host announced excitedly, "Train 1999 has arrived! Welcome back to the Millennium Train bound for the 21st century. Let us journey together towards a bright future!"
As Qian Gui stood quietly in his office, surrounded by his beloved family, gazing at the breathtaking concert, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. Although the investment required to put on this concert was considerable, its immense impact far exceeded expectations.
Qian Duoduo and Lu Yuan held hands, their two sons standing on either side of them. She gazed at the dazzling fireworks in the distance and said with a smile, "This is just the beginning." Lu Yuan stood behind Qian Duoduo, holding his beloved in his arms, both of them looking out the window at the sky.
The millennium concert further enhanced Wanmao Group's reputation in China. Lu Yu's eyes lit up as he watched the stars on stage, and afterwards he begged Qian Duoduo to let him learn to sing and dance. He was also surprised to discover that his second brother, Lu Hao, who used to lie around doing nothing and show no interest in anything, had quietly undergone a tremendous transformation.
Lu Hao, who used to try to slack off whenever he had the chance in class, is now not only actively participating in various courses, but his academic performance has also improved significantly without him even realizing it. Even more surprisingly, Lu Hao, who was used to being lazy, has suddenly become unusually diligent. Every morning he is the first to get up and then goes out to run and exercise in the morning sun.
As time went on, Lu Yu gradually noticed some subtle but remarkable changes in Lu Hao. At first, Lu Hao simply wore the sandbag his mother had carefully prepared for him, but the weight of the sandbag kept increasing. From just one pound at the beginning, it slowly increased to 1 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg, and finally 10 kg! This series of increases seemed to bear witness to Lu Hao's persistent efforts and growing perseverance.
Looking at Lu Hao, whose muscles were becoming increasingly defined, Lu Yu couldn't help but be secretly surprised, while simultaneously feeling a surge of pressure. Finally, unable to suppress his doubts and worries any longer, he swallowed hard with a hint of envy and said to Lu Hao, "Second Brother, you're pushing yourself too hard! Look at you now, you make me look utterly useless! We agreed to lie down and give up together!"
Hearing Lu Yu's words, Lu Hao stopped and smiled at his brother, replying firmly, "Little brother, if I don't train my body properly, how will I be able to smoothly enter the army in the future? If I don't seize the time to train now, when I actually join the army and participate in field training, I'll definitely be seen as a useless piece of trash. I don't want people to look at me that way!" After saying that, Lu Hao continued running forward with steady and powerful steps, leaving a stunned Lu Yu standing there, lost in thought.
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