Chapter 417 Lin Youqian's Celebration Banquet
The celebration banquet was personally organized by Tian Youwei, and the guests invited were the same people who had attended Lu Shixu's farewell party, and even the seating arrangement was exactly the same.
Because Lin Youqian said he wanted to catch a thief.
He lied that Qi Xu lost a valuable item that night and wanted to check it out.
It wasn't that the Lin family cared about the small amount of money; it was mainly because the item was of great significance. To avoid affecting the harmony and unity of the troops, this matter should be carried out in secret without being publicized.
If you really can’t find it, forget it.
Tian Youwei saw through it but didn't say anything. He guessed that it was some blind person who had offended Xiao Pao's wife, or had said something bad about her behind her back and it was known to others.
Lin Youqian's arrest of the thief was just a pretext; his real purpose was to stand up for his wife. I'm afraid that another large number of people will suffer at this celebration banquet.
Those who nicknamed Qi Xu behind his back and spoke ill of Xiao Pao's wife behind her back were scared to death when they received the invitation to the celebration banquet.
Especially those stupid soldiers who had played a joke too big were so anxious that they started to find all kinds of reasons and excuses to ask for leave from the Political Department.
Tian Youwei said with a smile.
"It's not that I don't approve!"
"Grandpa Pao has given instructions. Tonight's celebration banquet, no matter if your great-grandmother passed away, your great-grandfather came back to life, or you are sick and need to see your great-grandmother, everyone must come. Stay in your original seats and listen to Little Pao's wife sing."
"Whoever dares not come, I will invite him to dinner at my home alone later."
This move is more severe than any punishment such as running, training, or bonus deduction.
Compared to eating the shitty rice cooked by Xiao Pao's wife, listening to her singing soul-stealing songs is relatively less lethal.
In the evening, the banquet hall was decorated festively, but the officers and soldiers below all sat there with pale faces, as if they were criminals about to be tortured.
In order to ease the atmosphere, Tian Youwei raised the tone of his speech, especially when he read out Lin Youqian's achievements, his passionate voice was really inspiring.
But the people in the audience who were applauding were sweating coldly as they listened.
This time, Old Man Li also came. He went on stage and personally read the commendation report, straightened Lin Youqian's clothes, and awarded him a medal.
It was also publicly announced that Lin Youqian will become the next successor of the Military Industry Institute.
"The Yangtze River's waves behind push forward the waves ahead. Major General Lin is young and promising, with advanced thinking and outstanding abilities. I believe that under his leadership, the development of the Institute of Military Industry will be innovative and leading, and even more brilliant!"
After being promoted to Lieutenant General, Old Man Li will be transferred to the headquarters. The appointment notice has already been issued.
Because Lin Youqian was young and had just returned from the experimental base, he hadn't had time to hand over many military matters. Therefore, the higher-ups specifically asked Old Man Li to stay at the Military Industry Institute for another two months to teach him the ways of the world and help him take charge so that he could gain a firm foothold.
Lin Youqian is an elite backbone trained by Old Man Li, and they are of the same mind, so of course he is willing to help.
Given Lin Youqian's current age and talent, his future prospects are undoubtedly immeasurable. This is also a great help for him.
When he retires in the future, Lin Youqian will be the support for his descendants.
Old man Li solemnly passed the microphone to Lin Youqian and patted him on the shoulder.
"Major General Lin, please say a few words to the soldiers."
Lin Youqian first expressed his gratitude to the motherland, the Party, the leadership for their care and guidance, and his comrades for their help and support, which enabled him to achieve such a good result in this mission. Thank you all!
Then, he pulled Qi Xu onto the stage regardless of anything and expressed his gratitude from the bottom of his heart.
"Of course, I also want to thank my wife for her silent support behind me, taking care of my family, shouldering the family burden for me, and solving all my worries, allowing me to devote myself to the military career."
"My achievements today are half due to my wife."
"Soldiers also have families, with parents, wives and children. I hope that every officer and soldier of the Arsenal, while loving the motherland and the army, can also devote a little more time to loving their parents, wives and children, so that the wives of the military comrades who are staying behind can have more hope, more warmth and more sense of security."
"I, Lin Youqian, on behalf of all the soldiers of the Military Industry Institute, salute all the great military wives!"
There was warm applause from the audience.
Lin Youqian's words echoed the voices of countless married officers and soldiers, and moved the military wives present to tears.
Afterwards, he kissed Qi Xu on the forehead in front of everyone and thanked her again.
"Thank you, honey!"
The deputy commander joked with Old Man Li with a smile, "This guy is showing off his wife again."
Old man Li answered seriously.
"This is not a show-off; it is the most sincere, powerful, and emotionally meaningful speech."
"The reason he brought the little girl up there was to establish her authority. From now on, no matter if the little girl sings badly, cooks badly, or anything else, no one is allowed to discuss or make fun of her behind her back."
"Little Pao's wife's dignity is his majesty, and Little Pao's wife's face is his appearance."
"Do you all understand?"
The people sitting next to Old Man Li were all senior military officers. His words were also a reminder for them on how to act in the future and how to manage their subordinates.
"Mr. Pao protects his wife more than his life. You must support Mr. Pao's work in the future. You must also take good care of your family and don't make things difficult for Mrs. Pao."
"At work, even if he quarrels with Master Pao, it's fine, but when it comes to his family, that's his lifeline. In the past, Cao Jian and Jiang Ping were implicated by their families."
The division commander, deputy division commander, and regiment commanders standing by all understood and kept Old Man Li's teachings deeply in mind.
In short, it can be summed up in one sentence. It is better to flatter Little Pao's wife than to flatter Mr. Pao. If you offend Mr. Pao, you will be criticized at most, but if you offend Little Pao's wife, you will dig your own grave.
After the banquet started, everyone thought that Pao Ye would indulge Xiao Pao Sao and sing a few songs to give everyone's ears a crazy baptism.
And then, it didn’t.
This time, neither Mr. Pao, who is a great singer, nor Mrs. Xiao Pao, whose singing is so deadly, touched the microphone.
Old man Li specially arranged for the art soldiers from the song and dance troupe to perform.
Unlike Lu Shixu's last farewell party, where the soldiers were allowed to revel freely.
After Lin Youqian arranged for Qi Xu to sit down, he went to the back row and walked around like an inspector.
He turned his head from time to time, bent over from time to time, and gestured with his hands from time to time.
They even took out their cell phones and took photos and videos of the performers on the stage very seriously.
On the side, an ignorant little clerk ran over to show his courtesy.
"Master Pao, our program is recorded by a dedicated photographer. If you like watching it, you can ask them to make a copy for you later. You don't have to go through the trouble of filming it yourself."
Lin Youqian gave him a cold look and said unhappily.
"I'm not filming a performance, I'm filming my wife."
"My wife's profile is the most beautiful. Can't I take a few more pictures?"
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