Chapter 1126 A Special Compensation: Halfway through the banquet for the new variety show "Real Men," the door to the private room was pushed open.
A middle-aged officer, around fifty years old and bearing the rank of Senior Colonel in the Navy, entered accompanied by Regiment Commander Li Zhenbang.
It was Zhou Weiming, the Deputy Minister whom Commander Li had mentioned.
He is one of the powerful leaders in charge of propaganda and culture within the Navy's political work department.
"Minister Zhou!"
"Greetings, Commander!"
Everyone stood up to greet them.
Zhou Weiming waved his hand with a warm smile:
"Everyone, please sit down! This is a celebration banquet, relax. I'm not here to hear reports."
His gaze quickly fell on Wang Yueheng, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
Li Zhenbang immediately introduced, "Yue Heng, this is Zhou Weiming, the deputy minister of the Political Work Department. Minister Zhou, this is our regiment's newest darling, Comrade Wang Yueheng."
Wang Yueheng stood at attention and saluted: "Greetings, Commander!"
Zhou Weiming returned the greeting, then stepped forward with a smile and patted Wang Yueheng on the shoulder: "Good! Good! Comrade Yueheng, I've heard so much about you, it's great to finally meet you in person! You look even more energetic than on TV!"
He pulled Wang Yueheng to sit down beside him and said in a friendly tone, "First of all, on behalf of the organization, I must apologize to you. Because of the urgent mission of commissioning the aircraft carrier, your scheduled recording of 'Back to Field' was delayed. I heard that the production team and the audience there have a lot of complaints. This is because we did not consider things carefully and you have been wronged."
Wang Yueheng hurriedly replied, "You flatter me, sir! It is a great honor for me to be able to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the 'Dragon Might'! It is only right that I adjust my personal schedule."
Zhou Weiming nodded in satisfaction: "Very high level of awareness! However, compensation should still be made where appropriate."
He changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "Comrade Yue Heng, I was deeply moved by your rendition of 'A Man Should Be Self-reliant' today! This song not only has an inspiring melody, but its lyrics are also full of masculine spirit and striving spirit, making it very suitable for showcasing the demeanor of our contemporary soldiers to the whole society, especially young people!"
"So, I have an idea and would like to ask for your opinion."
Zhou Weiming leaned forward slightly, his tone tinged with anticipation, "Would you be interested in participating in the recording of a variety show as a member of our Navy Cultural Troupe?"
"Variety show?" Wang Yueheng was slightly taken aback.
"Yes, it's a reality show that's currently a phenomenon in China—'Real Men'!"
Zhou Weiming said with certainty.
Real Men!
Upon hearing this name, not only Wang Yueheng, but also Li Zhenbang and several other core members who were listening intently showed expressions of surprise.
This is a large-scale national defense education reality show jointly produced by Hunan TV and the military's propaganda department.
Since its first season premiered, it has ignited a ratings frenzy with its realistic, arduous, and challenging military camp experience!
The program's format involves inviting several popular celebrities to actually enter various elite military units, live, eat, and train with grassroots officers and soldiers, experiencing the most authentic military life.
From the physical training in recruit training camp to the extreme challenges of special forces, from the lonely vigil at border outposts to the smoke and fire of live-fire exercises...
The program almost perfectly recreates every aspect of military training and life.
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