[I really didn't expect there to be so many more children in the park. I didn't even notice at first. I only realized it after the school was built and teachers were hired.]
Of course, who has time to pay attention to those trivial things? Everyone's focused on recruiting.
You know what, I feel like everyone who registered had a normal medical exam, and they were all hired.
After Liu Xiaozhuang was accepted, Aunt Liu cried, which made me feel a little sorry for her.
[What's so hard about it?! It's just filming a TV show, there's no danger, they provide food and lodging, and we get to experience military life, isn't that great?]
[Exactly! Gongsun Dong was practically bursting with envy watching the people wearing big red flowers on the trucks pass by.]
[Shi Hongmei's NPC sons, Xiao Wu and Xiao Er, were also selected; look how happy she is!]
"We're leaving now, Mom. Take good care of yourself."
Shi Hongmei waved her hand. The two NPCs suddenly burst into tears, which affected her as well. The military camp of the program crew was probably just a military training session. Maybe one day she could even visit the military area in the park under the guise of being a family member.
On the other side, Aunt Liu, who was seeing Liu Xiaozhuang off, had much more genuine tears on her face. "When you go, don't show your face. If you can hide, do so. Your life is more important, you know? Don't wander off. Stay with the rest of the army. Why did you have to join the army? Isn't it good at home? If we run out of food, Mom can find a way to feed you all. Why don't you stay here..."
Liu Xiaozhuang's face turned red as his hand was being pulled; he was so ashamed.
Besides, there are cameras around. If he doesn't go now, wouldn't he look like a coward? That won't do.
Behind Aunt Liu, a row of men—Da Zhuang, Er Zhuang, San Mei, Si Zhuang, and Wu Mei—who had been dragged over to see her off, were all grinning.
"When you leave, remember to write back. Make sure to send your salary back."
Wu Mei made a silly joke and was slapped by Aunt Liu. "You older brothers and sisters are so naughty. Xiao Zhuang, when you get here, write a few letters home. Mom will send you a package. Don't be stingy with money. Eat more. What if you get exhausted if you don't eat enough?"
Liu Dazhuang felt that Aunt Liu had said this so many times that it was practically a cliché, and he was almost able to recite it by heart.
He was asked to take the day off by Aunt Liu this morning to take Liu Xiaozhuang home. They weren't really brothers and sisters, not to mention that these guys were even older than him. He was already working and earning money, while these guys were still sponging off their mothers every day. He secretly glanced at Aunt Liu and felt that this NPC had lost some weight since he first met her.
Liu Xiaozhuang was thinking of buying some meat from the meat processing plant to eat with Aunt Liu when the others weren't home next time. As for his other brothers and sisters, he felt bad, as his salary couldn't possibly support so many people.
Moreover, everyone is a contestant. Although they are cooperating now, only the five beauties are doing well. The others don't even have jobs. If they fall behind one step at a time, they will fall behind every step at a time.
"Sanmei, you should get ready to become a teacher."
"ah?!"
Liu Wumei whispered, "Didn't you notice there are a lot more kids in the park? They're on winter break outside, and these are all the NPCs' kids, real kids."
Liu Sanmei then realized why there seemed to be so many more children in the fields and in the city lately. She had almost become part of the environment, which was why she took the children for granted.
"They finally get a winter break, it's not good for them to go back to school."
Liu Wumei pointed to a few children by the roadside who were making mud and laughing foolishly, "Look at all this dusty stuff, I don't know where the water for making the mud came from. We should find them a school, hehe~"
The kids, who had finally gotten their winter break and were throwing a tantrum at the park, suddenly felt a chill run down their spines. What was going on?! No adults were nearby.
[I must say, that's quite a cunning move! No jobs? Create jobs, huh?! But I like it. I don't even get to play, while these kids don't have to work and can still play. I'm not having it! I have to go to school, hehe~]
[Haha, the village chief agreed immediately after hearing just the beginning. He even had tables and chairs found overnight, and cleared out a warehouse to use as a classroom. I can't even imagine what these kids will look like when they wake up the next day.]
That's satisfying. If you ask me, this practice should be popularized in cities too. The flowers of our motherland need more education.
I bet you're drooling over the feast the NPCs in town put on for the kids the other day~
What?! Aren't you tempted?!
[Slurp, I'm not craving it. It's just braised pork, stewed chicken, braised chicken legs, fried milk, red bean double-skin milk...]
【You're not hungry at all, but I am. I'm going to order some takeout to satisfy my craving.】
Wow, look! A huge truck is taking these soldiers to the train station!!!
【TRAIN STATION? ! 】
Yes, you read that right, it's already built and open to traffic?!
Liu Xiaozhuang's eyes lit up as he looked at the retro-style train station and the green train. It was the first time the train had opened, and he was sure he would be one of the first passengers on the train in the park! He was very excited.
"Line up. Remember, you are soldiers about to enlist. There are other people watching."
An officer with a limp spoke with a serious expression.
Everyone then stopped looking completely bewildered. It wasn't that they hadn't seen trains before, but rather that some of the contestants from the countryside had gotten used to living by candlelight without electricity. How could they not be excited when a modern train suddenly appeared?!
They sat upright in the carriage, their eyes fixed on the scenery outside the window, and the corners of their mouths couldn't help but turn up. It must be said, seeing the scenery of the park from the train was a unique experience.
Not long after boarding, the singing gradually drifted over from the carriages in front.
"It's the sound of an accordion!"
"And there's the sound of a trumpet!"
The singing grew louder, and Liu Xiaozhuang and his newly recruited fellow contestant Nie Xuefeng joined in, humming, "The sun sets in the west, the rosy clouds fly, the soldiers return to camp after target practice..."
The others couldn't help but join in the singing. Liu Xiaozhuang glanced at the officer and, seeing that there was no reprimand on the officer's face, also started singing loudly.
As the atmosphere became more lively, even the soldiers about to enlist in the carriage stood up.
At this moment, in the aisle between the carriages, a small team of five men, also dressed in military uniforms, with gray hair, looked very energetic.
The person at the front was carrying an accordion and playing it as she walked. Behind her were three singers with equally white hair and ruddy complexions. At the very back was a musician with a trumpet. They sang as they walked and interacted with the soldiers in the carriage.
Liu Xiaozhuang immediately recognized one of the singers; it was the singer who appeared at the end of the Spring Festival Gala every year. His deep voice made people unconsciously feel power.
An officer in the carriage said, "These are the veteran performers from the cultural troupe. Let's give them a round of applause."
As Liu Xiaozhuang clapped, he felt his blood boiling.
Their singing continued even as they moved to the next carriage.
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