"yes!"
The responses were uniform and carried a sharp edge, as if breaking through the morning mist.
As the lead singer and soul of "Singing for the Motherland", Wang Yueheng stood at the front of the choir.
"Ready—Go!"
As the conductor's arm swung down.
The majestic and stirring prelude to "Singing for the Motherland" suddenly resounded on the aircraft carrier deck.
...
As the first rehearsal ended, it was already getting light.
As the sun slowly rose from below the sea, it cast thousands of golden rays upon the massive hull of the "Dragon Might" and the shimmering sea, creating a magnificent spectacle!
After rehearsals, the members of the performing arts troupe, led by their leader and others, proceeded in an orderly fashion to the spacious dining hall inside the aircraft carrier for a meal.
At this moment, many officers, soldiers and staff members who participated in the celebration were already dining in the restaurant, and the atmosphere was warm and orderly.
"Hey! Our newly promoted Navy Ensign, Comrade Wang Yueheng!"
Wang Yueheng had just finished getting his food and found an empty seat when he heard a familiar voice, slightly hoarse but full of energy, sound behind him.
Wang Yueheng turned around and saw an elderly man in civilian clothes, dressed as a retired general, standing behind him with a kind smile, holding a tray of food.
It was none other than Major General Zhang Zhong, affectionately known as "Director Zhang" by military enthusiasts!
"General Zhang!"
Wang Yueheng immediately put down his chopsticks, stood up, and greeted the bureau chief respectfully, never expecting to meet him here.
"Sit down, sit down, eat, don't be shy."
Zhang Zhong sat down opposite him with a smile, his eyes full of appreciation and emotion. "This is our second formal meeting, isn't it?"
"Yes, General Zhang, this is the second time we've met! Last time on CCTV, you talked about the arduous journey of our navy from nothing to something, from weak to strong, which was very moving."
Wang Yueheng immediately recalled the scene from the last live broadcast on CCTV's military channel and said with a smile.
"As you get older, you become more emotional."
"At that time, I felt that our generation had witnessed too much heartache and too much hardship."
"Fortunately, all the suffering was worth it!"
Zhang Zhong waved his hand, a hint of regret on his face, and said.
Then, looking at Wang Yueheng, he changed the subject: "However, your song 'Men Cry, It's Not a Crime' really got me in trouble! There are still memes of me with 'tears streaming down my face' online!"
Although it was meant as a joke, there was no blame in his tone; instead, it conveyed the warmth of an elder towards a younger person.
Wang Yueheng relaxed and laughed, "I saw you were very emotional at the time, so I thought I'd sing a song to ease the tension. A man's true nature is that shedding tears is not a sin."
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Zhong laughed heartily, "Well said! That's true to your nature! I love your genuine nature and your wit!"
"So, I heard you're going to perform here today, and you're even wearing this military uniform! I'm really looking forward to it! You always manage to surprise people!"
After laughing, Zhang Zhong's expression became slightly serious.
He then put down his chopsticks, looked at Wang Yueheng, and said earnestly, "Yueheng, first of all, I must sincerely congratulate you on becoming a member of our Navy Cultural Troupe. This uniform is of extraordinary significance! It represents not only honor, but also a heavy responsibility!"
“Your status is different now. Before, you were a pop singer and a star, and you could probably keep a distance from some of the trends in the industry.”
"But now, you are a soldier! A soldier on the naval arts and culture front! Every word and action represents the image of the military!"
"The entertainment industry is a big melting pot, full of temptations of fame and fortune, and also full of controversies. You are now in the eye of the storm, so you must always stay clear-headed and cherish your reputation!"
"We should focus our energy on creation and performance, and produce more excellent works with substance like 'Singing for the Motherland'!"
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