159.
It was just in time for the company to have dinner. Tao Zhigang brought food for Yao Cuiping in time and let her taste the food in the army for the first time. After dinner, Tao Zhigang continued to lead Yao Cuiping back to the guest house.
Although they had hugged each other for more than half a day during the day, they still had fun at night. Faced with the short and precious visiting period, they were reluctant to be separated and connected together. Perhaps this was the reason why most passionate lovers were tempted by love and fell into the obsession of love.
After entering the guest house, the two of them naturally sat down on the edge of the bed and stuck together like glue. He held her hand affectionately and she lay on his shoulder.
"Do you often miss me at home?”Tao Zhigang probed.
"What do you think? We've already privately agreed to be married at home. How can we not miss you? Otherwise, we would have come to see you so soon.”
" Yes, yes. Actually, I missed you very much when I joined the new recruits. Other than your figure appearing in my mind during the day, I would even dream of your appearance when I slept at night..."
"You only know how to tell nice stories. Is that true?”Yao Cuiping, who was deeply touched, deliberately asked teasingly.
" If you don't believe me, come over and listen to my heartbeat." He then hugged Yao Cuiping. Then, she moved closer to his chest.
"How is it? Is my heart beating very excitedly? This means that I'm not lying to you.”
"Yes, I think so." Yao Cuiping threw herself into Tao Zhigang's arms, completely convinced.
He caressed her soft hair and immediately smelled a feminine charm. It was like a ball of fire that baked his heart and stimulated his passion. When the man and woman hugged each other, Yao Cuiping's body also had an effect. When she felt the burning heat from Tao Zhigang's body and smelled the manly scent on him, it was as if a warm current had spread through her entire body. In a short while, she lay down weakly like mud...
Tao Zhigang also felt that he could not control himself. He had an indescribable strong desire. He no longer hesitated to pick her up and kiss her passionately. She also excitedly hooked her arms around his neck and returned the kiss. He reached out to undo her shirt. She could not help but tremble.
"Tao Zhigang, the company is informing you to go back immediately to participate in the evening roll call.”Suddenly, the voice of the company's communications officer came from outside the door.
"Oh, yes, I'll be right there.”After a pause, Tao Zhigang had no choice but to stop making love with Yao Cuiping and hurriedly tidy up his military appearance."Yuxiu, then I have to return to the team.”
"Okay, hurry up and go. You can't violate the discipline of your army.”Yao Cuiping also buttoned her shirt shyly as she combed her messy hair.
Then, Tao Zhigang quickly returned to the platoon and joined the rest of the team to complete the company's late roll call.
Ten minutes later, Tao Zhigang returned to the guest house.
"What, it's over so soon?”Then, Yao Cuiping snuggled up to Tao Zhigang again and asked.
"Yes, the army emphasized that we have to be swift and decisive.”Tao Zhigang said as he held Yao Cuiping's delicate hand.
"Then can you get used to it?"
"I'll slowly nurture it. Habit becomes natural.”
"What are you guys doing in the army all day?”
"There are drills in the morning and roll calls at night. During the day, we mainly train, study, and work. At night, we also have to stand guard and do sentry duty. There are many things to do, and we can't stop all day.”
"Wow, from what you said, the army is quite nervous. Looks like I can't stay any longer. Otherwise, I'll be nervous too.”Yao Cuiping said wittily on purpose.
" No, it's just that we're still in the recruit company stage, so we don't have much time to accompany you during the day..."
"Actually, I don't have much time to stay here to accompany you. I still have to rush back to revise and prepare for the exam.”
"Then when do you plan to leave?”
"When I came, I told my family that I would be away for three days. Tomorrow is the third day, so I should go back.”
"Then this trip has made you too nervous and tired.”
"It's nothing. I'm relieved to see that your injuries have recovered and that you're doing well in the army.”
"Sigh, maybe from tomorrow onwards, we will be entering the winter judging stage. I originally wanted to accompany you to Shanghai to have some fun, but it seems that I won't be able to get the chance this time.”After a pause, Tao Zhigang straightened Yao Cuiping's body and looked at her as he promised,"How about this, next time, after I settle down in the company and the conditions are ripe, I'll invite you to Shanghai to play for two more days. I can even accompany you to Shanghai City.”
"Is that true? It's a deal then!”
"Deal!"
"Come, let's pull the pinky again.”Yao Cuiping excitedly reached out and hooked Tao Zhigang's pinky.
Tao Zhigang immediately hooked his finger excitedly and recited,"Hang yourself for a hundred years.”
"Uh, it's getting late. I have to go back quickly.”Tao Zhigang stood up to leave." Remember, I'll send you to the car tomorrow morning."”
"Uh, you still have to go out for training tomorrow morning, so there's no need. I can do it myself.”
"It's okay. I'll personally send you to the car.”Tao Zhigang held Yao Cuiping's face with both hands and kissed her again." Okay, see you tomorrow."”
"Okay, see you tomorrow." Yao Cuiping was also reluctant to break up with Tao Zhigang after sending him to the door.
160
The next morning, Tao Zhigang followed the company out of their morning exercise and rushed to the guest house to send Yao Cuiping off.
The two of them comforted each other as they lovingly arrived at the waiting point near the road near the recruit company. Then, they faced each other and held hands to chat about their love.
It was not until he heard the whistle of the Xinmin Town bus that Tao Zhigang hurriedly got the ticket for it. He looked at Yao Cuiping and stepped into the car door helplessly. As the wheels started to move, the bus gradually drove away. The two of them could not bear it anymore and waved goodbye to each other affectionately.
161
Suddenly, they heard the train whistle twice again. Immediately, people began to move inside and outside the carriage. It inevitably alarmed Gao Jun, who was reading a book, and Tao Zhigang, who was immersed in his memories.
"Uh, it seems that the train has arrived at the station again.”Gao Jun closed his book and looked outside.
"I wonder which station we are at now?”Tao Zhigang also began to ask.
"Oh, we have entered the Wuxi station.”Gao Jun looked at the bus stop and said as he shrank back.
"I thought we were at Nanjing Station.”Perhaps Tao Zhigang was eager to go home and had an illusion.
"It will take a while to get to Nanjing Station. We haven't passed Changzhou and Zhenjiang yet.”
"Oh, we haven't even traveled halfway. It looks like it'll be dark when we return to South Edict today.”
"Yes, at least nine or ten in the evening.”Gao Jun and Tao Zhigang estimated first, then turned to talk about him."Looks like you're really eager to return.”
"Maybe it's because of this.”
As the ticket checking at the platform was ready, the flow of passengers stopped and the train continued on its way...
Gao Jun picked up Li Ka-shing's Biography again and read it with relish.
Tao Zhigang continued to reminisce about the situation when he was assigned to Hengsha Island in Shanghai.
162
Recalling that year, after Tao Zhigang sent Yao Cuiping away, he was assigned to stay in the Special Agent Company, a unit directly under the regiment's compound, after another internship.
This made Tao Zhigang think of Officer Wen from the original regiment's propaganda unit. It was all thanks to him being nominated when he came to the recruit company to check the files. It was mainly because of his literary talent that he was allowed to stay in the company directly under the regimental headquarters. It was also so that he could be transferred to form a performance team at any time in the future.
But no matter what, being selected to be assigned to the Special Agent Company of the Regiment was indeed a great honor for Tao Zhigang, who had just joined the army. In the eyes of most recruits, the Special Agent Company was simply a unit with a mysterious color. It was not only because they could stay in the regiment's office compound with better environmental conditions, but more importantly, they could learn special martial arts and practice their skills.
At the same time, Liu Tiezhu, Zhao Shuang, Tang Xiaoqiang, Zhang Hu, Chen Juntao, and several other recruits were also lucky enough to be assigned to the Special Agent Company together with Tao Zhigang.
163
On the first day of the training, the special agents, police platoons, high-level platoons, infantry platoons, and engineering anti-chemical platoons in the compound of the regiment headquarters were all in their respective locations. They opened up their battle formations. This was an eye-opening and very new thing for the recruits such as Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu who had just arrived at the special agents and were about to enter the training.
The soldiers of the police platoon, led by Squad Leader Dong, who was in his thirties and could be considered a veteran of three dynasties in the company, came to a field and were about to officially start a special basic movement training for reconnaissance and arrest techniques.
"Count off!"
"One, two, three…"
Following the short and loud voices of the soldiers, Squad Leader Dong's gaze finally settled on the two recruits at the back of the team.
"Tao Zhigang, Liu Tiezhu!"
"Here!"
"Step forward!"
Hearing Squad Leader Dong's order, Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu quickly took a step forward.
"The two of you are new here and haven't participated in the capture technique training yet.”Squad Leader Dong was the first to make arrangements.
"Yes, sir!"
Then, Squad Leader Dong made arrangements for the entire platoon."Everyone else, please pay attention. Next, let us review the basic skills of the captive training, including arm skills, leg skills, reverse skills, and other movements.”
Following Squad Leader Dong's command, more than a dozen soldiers in the platoon pounced forward and fell backward. They fell and tumbled, their movements agile, and their technical performance was very exciting.
After resting for a while, Squad Leader Dong continued to give the order,"Next, we will practice the Captive Fist Technique Training 1 - 16 moves that we learned last time.”
Following Squad Leader Dong's command, the soldiers were all in high spirits. They rubbed their fists, kicked their knees, and waved…
A set of vigorous and powerful, earth-shaking, and quick-paced punches and kicks that were both offensive and defensive deeply attracted Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu, who were standing at the side. They were entranced by it and could not help but imitate it.
After a short pause, Squad Leader Dong once again arranged a break for the soldiers in the platoon. After that, he made further arrangements for the new members, Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu."Tao Zhigang, Liu Tiezhu, you will follow Lu Banfu from the beginning of the basic training and learn every move.”
Therefore, Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu followed Lu Banfu to an empty field next to them. They diligently and seriously learned the basic movements of the captive training. After a while, they saw the two of them panting and sweating. Tao Zhigang and the others seemed to have woken up. From the excitement of coming to the Special Agent Company, they were now worried. They did not expect the Special Agent Company, especially the reconnaissance class, to be regarded as the top of the company. This was only the beginning of the training. It was said that the intensity of the training would be even greater in the future, and the training time would be even longer. Tao Zhigang couldn't help but gasp.
However, they still had no choice but to follow the veteran soldiers in the platoon. They persisted in day and night training for many days. Gradually, he, Liu Tiezhu, Zhao Shuang, Tang Xiaoqiang, and several other new talents who were assigned to the Special Agent Company basically adapted to the intense training of the Special Agent Company and learned some of the capture techniques. This in turn made Tao Zhigang and the others not regret being assigned to the Special Agent Company. They began to be interested in joining the reconnaissance class training. As a result, their work, learning, labor, and training had improved significantly.
In order to shorten the training gap with the veterans in the platoon as soon as possible, they lit candles alone, got up early and went into the dark, studied hard, and constantly studied. In this way, they continued to learn and master some difficult technical training movements and new subjects that were needed for actual combat.
164
As time went by, Tao Zhigang had been in the Special Agent Company for half a year. In addition to being able to fully adapt to the nervous and quick-working life of the Special Agent Company and practice excellent military training techniques, he could also use his spare time to write a lot of political philosophy and create some short literary works.
On this day, Tao Zhigang was alone in the reconnaissance class dormitory. He was leaning on the stage and reading an article written by Xu Xu in the Yan 'an cave called " Speech at the Yan' an Literature and Art Forum ". He was writing down his reading notes and thoughts.
"Tao Zhigang, Secretary Wen is here to see you.”At this moment, Instructor Yan suddenly led Officer Wen from the propaganda unit into the dormitory.
"Hello, Officer Wen!" Tao Zhigang immediately stood up and saluted Officer Wen. Then, he let him sit down.
"Alright, you're welcome." Secretary Wen immediately held Tao Zhigang's hand and asked with concern," What are you writing?”
"Uh, I'm writing a book notebook.”
"Yes, according to our observation, he has been very focused on his studies since he joined the Special Agent Company. He usually likes to write something and has also contributed some reports to the company.”Instructor Yan gave Tao Zhigang a good evaluation on the spot.
"Yes, not bad. You have to practice your writing skills like this so that you can continue to improve your writing skills in the future.”Officer Wen flipped through the article and encouraged Tao Zhigang.
"Thank you for your encouragement and praise.”Tao Zhigang replied humbly.
"It was because you like to create and have a certain literary talent that the leaders of the regiment, especially the propaganda department, put you in the special forces company.”Instructor Yan cleverly changed the topic and linked it to the purpose of his visit.
"Yes, according to the needs of the army's modernisation and the construction of spiritual civilization, our regiment will organize and carry out more formal warrior art performance team activities in the second half of the year. We will select a batch of excellent programs to go deep into the grassroots companies to perform in consolation, so as to achieve the purpose of enlivening the cultural life of the army. This year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the army, and the entire army is going to hold a grand celebration. Our Nanhui Division and the Nanjing Military Region have also issued a notice in advance. At that time, all the regiments will organize a selection competition. Therefore, our regiment has to make preparations in advance."
"Wow! It's really inspiring!" Tao Zhigang blurted out excitedly before Secretary Wen could finish.
"Right? That's why I came here this time to inform you in advance. You have to be mentally prepared that you'll be transferred to the troupe to participate in the organized performance team activities at any time.”Officer Wen finally made his intentions clear.
"Why did you transfer me?" Tao Zhigang suddenly felt uneasy.
"Not only will I need to transfer you at any time, but I also have a task for you. Before you are transferred to join the performance team, try to write two skits to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of our army and reflect the training style of the grassroots soldiers.”Officer Wen then explained seriously.
"In this way, the training I just learned in the special agent company will be wasted halfway.”
"Who said that? Can't we continue practicing after the performance team disbands?”
"Also, you want me to write two skits. Aren't you trying to make me look bad?”Tao Zhigang was caught off guard and revealed an embarrassed look.
"Mm. Tao Zhigang, be careful when you speak to Secretary Wen. This is also because of work needs." Hearing Tao Zhigang's inappropriate words, Instructor Yan, who was standing at the side, quickly went forward to hint and remind him.
"Don't be modest. When we were selecting the literature and art soldiers, we learned from your file that you had participated in the literature and art propaganda team's program in the local area.”"That's just because the fun of rehearsing in school wasn't up to standard.”
"No matter what, this is the trust that the leader of the military organization has in you. He believes that you will have the ability to complete this mission.”Officer Wen was still encouraging him.
"Cough! "It's better to obey than to obey. Then I'll give it a try. If I don't make it up well, you can't blame me when the time comes."”Tao Zhigang remembered that the rules in the army were to obey orders. After pausing for a while, he had no choice but to agree.
"Sigh, that's right!" Officer Wen patted Tao Zhigang's shoulder happily and then instructed,"I hope that you can use the glorious 50 years of our army as the theme, combine the various military training activities carried out by the army, and the real and touching material accumulated from the experience of the company life, and seriously create two good artistic programs.”
"Yes, I understand what you mean.”Tao Zhigang nodded knowingly.
Then, Officer Wen and Instructor Yan left the reconnaissance class dormitory while chatting.
165.
It was unlike places and work units, where they could usually get a normal rest every Sunday. However, it was different in the army. There was no concept of Sunday. It would be good if they could get two rest days in a month. Even if they had rest days, they still had to do other things sometimes.
This week, the Special Agent Company was finally able to get a day off, and most of the staff were making full use of this precious free time to deal with private matters.
Under the guidance of Squad Leader Dong, Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu from the reconnaissance squad were still engaging in grappling and wrestling 'confrontation practice' with their weapons in hand. The fight was in full swing and extremely intense.
" Sigh, Squad Leader Dong, what are you doing?" At this moment, the platoon leader who was in charge of the police investigation platoon came over.
"Oh, Platoon Leader Wei, I was the one who asked Squad Leader Dong to guide me during the grappling practice with Liu Tiezhu.”Tao Zhigang quickly walked forward and prevaricated.
"Isn't today Sunday? You guys are still working overtime to light the candles. Don't you pay attention to rest and conserve your strength?”The platoon leader said with a hint of reproach.
"Tao Zhigang was the one who wanted to arrange a literary program for the group. He asked me to guide them and practice for half a day. He wanted to find some creative inspiration and training materials.”Squad Leader Dong corrected the platoon leader and told him the truth.
"Oh, I see." Platoon Leader Wei walked forward and punched Tao Zhigang in the chest. He smiled and said,""Tao Zhigang, you're really something! You have both civil and military skills."
Then, he turned to Squad Leader Dong.""However, Squad Leader Dong, I have to inform you that our platoon will be participating in the logistics production labor organized by the company in the afternoon. You have to hurry back and rest to prepare, so that you won't be unable to work when the time comes.”
"Yes, we're ready to end this.”Squad Leader Dong replied in time and turned to Tao Zhigang to discuss,"Tao Zhigang, let's call it a day. I'll accompany you guys to continue sparring tomorrow when I'm free. Watch and see."
"Yes." Tao Zhigang nodded in agreement. He and Liu Tiezhu picked up their clothes and followed Class Monitor Dong back to class.
166
It was such a beautiful Sunday. As the afternoon approached, the sun shone on the sea and Hengsha Island. As usual, the members of the special agent company were engaged in the production of vegetable fields. They were busy carrying water, fertilizing, digging, planting vegetables, and doing it to their heart's content.
In fact, not only did the Special Agent Company have to pay close attention to strict military training like other companies, but they also had to use their spare time to carry out some interesting cultural and entertainment activities, as well as organize and participate in appropriate logistics production labor. It was because of these rich and colorful elements that the company was like a big revolutionary family. Hundreds of people integrated together and lived a fiery collective life. They always felt that there was joy in hardship and endless joy.
At this time, in order to check on the progress of the platoon, Platoon Leader Wei came to the vegetable field of the reconnaissance squad. He saw Tao Zhigang, who was sweating profusely from the " confrontation practice " on the field in the morning. At this time, he appeared in the vegetable field with everyone else. He was also sweating profusely.
"Cough, Tao Zhigang, weren't you in a hurry to arrange a cultural program? Why are you working in the vegetable field again?”Platoon Leader Wei immediately felt angry." You're really not afraid of dragging your body down. Stop working and go back to rest!"”
"Yes, Platoon Leader Wei, don't be angry. I'm rushing to arrange the art program, but I've already completed most of it. I'll be able to arrange the rest tomorrow or the day after. This time, he took the opportunity to participate in collective production labor and change his mind.”
"Today, you and Liu Tiezhu practiced for half a day to prepare the program, but you didn't get any rest. Then, you came to work in the vegetable field.”
"It's alright, Platoon Leader Wei. Thank you for your kindness.”After a pause, Tao Zhigang said stubbornly,"Actually, I just don't want to delay the collective production labor of the company because I have to rush to arrange the cultural programs for the regiment, so as not to leave a bad influence on everyone.”
"Sigh, you really are very strong. In fact, everyone knows that you are helping the regiment to arrange a cultural program. Therefore, during this period, when it is the company's turn to organize some group leisure activities, you can skip them. You don't have to be so serious.”The platoon leader persuaded.
"Platoon Leader Wei, it's not my turn to join the performance team yet. Even if I have to leave the company in time, I'm still quite pleased to be able to participate in the collective production labor and personally nurture this batch of vegetables.”
"Sigh, it seems that you haven't been in the Special Agent Company for long, but you still have a lot of feelings for the company.”After chatting for a while, Platoon Leader Wei turned around and left.
Tao Zhigang made funny faces behind the platoon leader, causing the soldiers around him to laugh uncontrollably.
Chapter 167
After more than half a day of hard work, until the sky was dark, the special agent company finally completed the task of vegetable production and returned to the camp area one after another. Then, they hurriedly washed their personal hygiene and started dinner.
In order to reward everyone for participating in voluntary labor during the day, the company arranged for a television program to be broadcast at night. This made the soldiers who had just watched the TV feel happy and encouraged.
In the dining hall, there were no empty seats. Company Commander Geng stood in front of the television and began to choose the channel. He was from Shandong. He wasn't big and had dark skin, but he looked stocky. He was about 37 or 38 years old.
At this moment, he asked everyone with a Shandong accent,"Next, let's choose this channel to watch.”
"Aiya, Company Commander Geng, you like to choose your Shandong TV station. It's not good at all.”
"Right, it's better for us to be transferred to Shanghai TV.”
Immediately after, two mischievous warriors shouted.
"Every time we start filming, we have to watch Shanghai TV. What's so good about Shanghai TV?”Company Commander Geng mumbled, but considering the emotions of the soldiers, he still adjusted the frequency to Shanghai TV.
It turned out that Shanghai TV was broadcasting a new Japanese film," Homecoming ", which had just spread to the inner regions of China.
As the scene of men and women making love appeared on the screen, Commander Geng finally understood."Oh, so you guys just wanted to watch this kind of movie.”
Seeing Company Commander Geng's honest and slow appearance, the dining hall immediately burst into laughter.
"Alright, since you're doing voluntary labor today, I'll let you have your way this time and let you broaden your horizons.”Company Commander Geng thought that the soldiers were also human beings with flesh and blood bodies. How could they not have emotions and desires? Therefore, he looked at them with sympathy and understanding...
As the TV's plot developed, some open and exciting scenes appeared in front of the curtains of the soldiers, which made the " ascetic " soldiers sitting below have a good time.
Just as Company Commander Geng was about to leave the dining hall, Instructor Yan happened to turn around." Hey, is Company Commander Geng here?”
"Uh, I'm here." Company Commander Geng, who had been knocked down, quickly replied,"What's the matter?"
"Oh, yes, I have something to discuss with you.”Instructor Yan said as he pushed back Company Commander Geng, who was blocking the door.
Unexpectedly, the nude scene that flashed on the screen caught Instructor Yan's attention." Hey, what are you guys watching?”
At this moment, the audience was silent. The warriors were all sensitive to the fact that something bad was going to happen. No one was willing to answer.
"Old Geng, who adjusted the channel tonight? Look at what's on it.”Thinking of the Japanese film " Homecoming " that had been popular in China recently, Instructor Yan went forward to turn off the TV with vigilance and immediately asked Company Commander Geng.
"Let's start. I also chose Shandong TV for them to watch, but they refused and insisted on transferring to Shanghai TV. Considering that they did a good job of voluntary labor during the day, I complied with them and transferred them over. I'm just trying to take care of their emotions.”Commander Geng explained to Instructor Yan.
"Oh, you wanted to take care of their emotions, but who would have thought of taking care of mine? Your release has made them happy, but the few classes I've been teaching in a row won't go well.”Obviously, Commander Geng's actions tonight made Instructor Yan unhappy and angry.
"Cough! It was all my fault for being confused by their noise and letting my guard down.”Company Commander Geng slapped his head in realization.
Then, Instructor Yan shouted at the soldiers sitting in the audience,""Did you guys watch this film?"
"Why didn't we watch it? Then why did the TV station broadcast it?”
"Yeah, instructor, you're really not that nice.”
"The instructor is in politics, so naturally, he has to be more careful.”
At this moment, a few warriors below also appeared and said unwillingly.
"Who's the one who's unhappy? Don't misinterpret my meaning." Instructor Yan reprimanded him angrily, but his attitude softened again."Actually, I'm doing this for your own good. You have to know that foreign films are all dangerous and forbidden. You'll be poisoned if you watch too many of them. Especially the Japanese, they're not good people. They've always been against the people of China. Alright, I still can't dampen everyone's spirits. No matter what, everyone's contribution to participating in voluntary labor today is still great!”Then, Instructor Yan turned on the TV again and switched the channel to Jiangsu TV." Look, Jiangsu TV is broadcasting a large-scale cultural program. Isn't it very good?”
"Yes, I like to watch this kind of cultural performance.”
"Yes, I don't like to watch those foreign movies either.”
"You guys are just like Tulibahan. As long as you turn on the television, you like any movie you watch.”
"You're like a gold stick. You like to watch those foreign films that are slightly overcooked. What's so good about that?”
"I think you are all biased. You either watch local movies or foreign movies. You all have your own preferences when watching television, but it's best if you can appreciate the artistic form and content value of television from different angles.”
After a short pause, the atmosphere in the dining hall became lively again.
"It's not that I want to blame you, but I wanted to discuss with you about the military training courses and the increase in the political education classes. I wanted to discuss with you about the recent tendency of the company to only pay attention to military affairs and not politics, and the notice of the spiritual civilization company building standards issued by the regiment. However, not only did you not reduce my pressure, but you also gave me a difficult problem.”
"It's all my fault for being careless. I didn't consider cooperating with you.”
Then, Instructor Yan and Company Commander Geng left the room while talking.
At this moment, a few mischievous soldiers ran to the door and looked around." Sigh, Instructor Yan and the others are far away."”
"Hmm, it seems that they won't be coming back this time. Quickly change the channel.”As they spoke, they ran back to the television and switched the channel back to the original Shanghai TV. Then, everyone secretly peeked at the Japanese's " Homecoming " film.
168.
More than half a year had passed, and Tao Zhigang was doing well in the Special Agent Company. He had shown improvement in work, study, training, and other aspects. However, what made him in a dilemma was that the regimental headquarters would transfer him to participate in the warrior art performance team that would be formed in the second half of the year.
On this day, Instructor Yan called Tao Zhigang to the company headquarters and officially announced the notice issued by the regiment to him.
"Reporting, instructor! You were the one who asked me to come over?" Tao Zhigang rushed to the company headquarters in time to ask.
"Yes, I called you here to tell you that the regiment has officially sent out a notice. They want you to bring your luggage and arrange the literary and artistic programs you have written to report to the regiment's publicity department with Liu Tiezhu tomorrow.”Instructor Yan picked up the transfer order on the table and conveyed it to Tao Zhigang.
"Why do you really want me to join the performance team?”When Tao Zhigang heard the transfer order, he grabbed his head hesitantly.
"Sigh, how can this be fake?"
" This..." Tao Zhigang scratched his head in worry.
"Why, are you hesitating again?" Instructor Yan couldn't help but feel surprised.
"Why don't I submit the two cultural programs that I've prepared first, and I'll stay in the Special Agent Company to continue my training. Instructor, what do you think?”
"How can that be!" Instructor Yan sensed that Tao Zhigang was about to back out, so he quickly went forward and said sternly,"Do you think the transfer order from above is a child's play?”
"Uh, Instructor Yan, I don't want to go against the transfer order from the higher-ups. I really don't want to leave the special agent's side. Think about it, I've been in the Special Agent Company for more than half a year. I've just adapted to the living environment of the company. My work, study, and training have all improved, especially in the critical stage of learning the techniques of reconnaissance and capture. Now that I'm leaving, won't all my previous efforts be wasted?”
"Ai, Tao Zhigang, you can't go back on your word. Didn't Secretary Wen talk to you earlier? The main reason why you were assigned to the Special Agent Company was to make it easier for the group to organize the performance team, not just to learn martial arts."
"But the thing I'm most interested in now is to learn martial arts and train myself to become strong. Recalling back when I was in the recruit company, when Officer Wen talked to me about transferring me to the special agent company, I only agreed on the surface because of this purpose.”
"Haha, Tao Zhigang, you've finally revealed your true thoughts.”After a pause, Instructor Yan pointed out seriously," But you have to understand that when you join the army, you can't just rely on your personal interests. You have to obey the organization's assignment. The regiment transferred you to join the cultural performance team because they considered that you have a certain degree of literary expertise. You were chosen because of work needs. You can't let down the expectations of your superiors. Therefore, you have to consider the big picture, listen to orders, and obey the distribution. This is also a test and training opportunity given to you.”
Through Instructor Yan's education and inspiration, Tao Zhigang finally began to realize that his original idea of joining the Special Agent Company was not correct enough. He also realized that working in the army could not be based on personal interest alone. He had to take into account the overall situation. No matter what type of work he was assigned, he had to obey orders and commands without any compromise. After understanding the common sense of the army, Tao Zhigang suddenly became cheerful. Then, he saluted Instructor Yan and agreed,"Please rest assured, we will complete the mission!”
"Sigh, that's right. I believe you'll perform even better when you join the performance team.”Seeing Tao Zhigang's new outlook, Instructor Yan felt extremely happy.
"Sigh, Instructor, Liu Tiezhu and I were transferred to the troupe to participate in the cultural performance team, but can we still be considered as members of the Special Agent Company in the future?”Tao Zhigang, who was about to leave the company headquarters, suddenly turned around and asked worriedly.
" Hahaha, your question is too childish. Of course, you're still considered part of our Special Agent Company. You're just temporarily transferred to the regiment to rehearse for a period of time. Once the performance is over, you'll still have to return to our Special Agent Company," Instructor Yan said with a laugh.
"Oh, then I'm relieved." Tao Zhigang quickly ran away from the company headquarters shyly.
169.
After receiving the transfer order from the regiment, the literary and art backbones in each company rushed to the publicity unit one after another to register.
Then, Officer Wen gathered everyone into the conference room and organized a mobilization meeting for the formation of the " Regiment Warrior Art Performance Team."
At the meeting, they mainly listened to the mobilization speech by Chief Shen of the publicity unit."Comrades, we've transferred the literary and artistic backbones from each company to form the regimental soldiers 'artistic performance team. The main purpose is to coordinate with the activities of strengthening the spiritual civilization of the company and the cultural life of the grass-roots company teams in the second half of the year. Especially in combination with the 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of the army this year, we should hurry up and prepare to rehearse a colorful artistic publicity program for the enjoyment of the troops. At the same time, he had to go to the division to participate in the medal picking, performance, and finally enter the Nanjing Military Region to participate in the finals.”
At this moment, Chief Shen's speech made the literary backbones sitting around feel extremely excited and pressured.
After a pause, Chief Shen took a sip of tea and said,"According to the requirements of the higher-ups, the rehearsal time this time is tight and the task is heavy. Therefore, I hope that everyone can pay attention to it and work together to actively cooperate. We will strive to seize the time to rehearse a better performance and win glory for our 5th Regiment's performance team and honor for our 5th Regiment.”
Then, Officer Wen added,"Although our group has always been at the top of the list and achieved good results in the previous joint performance competitions, we can't take our rehearsals lightly this time. We must have the attitude of learning from our brother's team and rehearse a better performance. We must make greater progress and report to the division and the military.”Then, Secretary Wen began to remind the literary and art backbones present,"Then please hand in the first assignment I gave you.”
"What homework?" Someone asked in a low voice.
"It's the literary program that I asked you to write in advance.”Officer Wen reminded him again.
"Oh, it's this. I brought it.”
"Here, Secretary Wen, this is for you."
"Officer Wen, this is mine."
Immediately after, the literary and artistic backbones of each company took out the literary and artistic creation program drafts that they had brought in advance and handed them to Officer Wen.
"Here you go, Director Wen. These are the two literary programs that you assigned to me. I've completed them, but they're not well written.”In the end, Tao Zhigang also came to Secretary Wen's side and handed over the two literary program drafts he had brought with him.
At this point, Secretary Wen had collected all the creative and artistic programs. In the end, he and Chief Shen asked everyone to make a statement about their participation in the performance team event.
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After the mobilization meeting of the literary backbone was held, the formation of the Regiment Warrior Art Performance Team was announced, and a tense and orderly literary rehearsal life officially kicked off. After that, the performers threw themselves into the rehearsal with full political enthusiasm and superb acting skills.
On the field, the team members practiced walking, singing, martial arts, and techniques. On the stage, the players played, played, sang, and practiced.
In the dormitory, the team members worked overtime to edit, compose, and modify the dialogue.
After a period of hard rehearsals, under the supervision of Section Chief Shen and Officer Wen, and through the joint efforts of the performance team, the performance team finally managed to arrange a more exciting cultural program, basically completing the rehearsal task given by the superior on schedule.
171.
On this day, while the team members were resting, Officer Wen came to the performance team's dormitory.
"Sigh, everyone is resting."
"Uh, Secretary Wen is here."
"Hello, Officer Wen. Please take a seat.”
Seeing that Officer Wen had arrived, everyone politely sat up straight.
"It's been hard on everyone for a while.”Officer Wen took an orange from a performer and sat down.
"That's right. We're so tired that we're about to fall apart.”
"Cough! If I don't rest for a while, I won't be able to take it.”
"That's right. There are more than ten hours a day. I don't have time to rest from morning to night.”
" Liu Tiezhu and I are covered in bruises and pain from practicing martial arts." Tao Zhigang could not help but pour out a sentence.
"If you don't believe me, look. Officer Wen, you've even put a few pieces of dog skin plaster on your body.”Immediately, Liu Tiezhu revealed the plaster on his body for Officer Wen to see.
Hearing Liu Tiezhu mention the dog skin plaster on his body, the performance team members present couldn't help but laugh.
"That's right. We've been rehearsing continuously for the past few days and we haven't arranged for everyone to rest. It's made everyone feel quite aggrieved. I know this. I've been here before, so I can understand everyone. However, we have to follow the mission given by the higher-ups and the instructions given by the regiment. Moreover, we soldiers are prepared to endure hardships when we come to the army. We can only bravely undertake the revolutionary work assigned to us. We must do it without complaint. We must not be afraid of the heavy burden, retreat, and not be able to withstand the test.”
After listening to Secretary Wen's teachings, some of the complaining performers, including Tao Zhigang, felt guilty and lowered their heads.
After a pause, Officer Wen said gently,"In fact, the commander of the regiment is aware of the fact that all of you are not afraid of suffering, sweating, rehearsing, and fighting continuously. I also fully acknowledge the high standards and strict requirements that you have shown in your acting skills. But here, I sincerely hope that you can continue to maintain your will and not let go.”
At this point, Officer Wen deliberately raised his voice to add to the fun." I can tell you that as long as you can persist in rehearsing for this period of time, after the group picks the cards and the teacher's performance selection, until you complete the performance in Nanjing and get the award, I promise to give you a good few days off and have a good sleep. Then, I will take you to Shanghai to explore the city.”
"Wow, that's great!"
"Officer Wen, you said it yourself. Don't go back on your word.”Hearing Officer Wen's promise, the performance team members sitting in the dormitory immediately cheered excitedly.
"However, I'm not here to give you guys a heads-up. In the next two days, the program's judging panel and the group leader might be coming to pick the cards. I hope everyone can be mentally prepared and grab hold of it.”
"Don't worry, Officer Wen. We will be fully prepared.”
"No problem! Officer Wen, I promise that I won't give you a portrait when the time comes.”
Immediately after, the performance team members present expressed their opinions one after another.
"I know you guys are confident, but I still have to advise you not to always be complacent. You still have to give me more work to burn the 'little candle'.”Immediately after, Secretary Wen reminded Tao Zhigang," Tao Zhigang, you have many programs this time. You can't be careless! I've seen the drama you and Liu Tiezhu rehearsed,'A strict teacher produces an outstanding student', and your movements are not very skilled.”
"Mm, Secretary Wen, after hearing what you said, I will practice with Liu Tiezhu again.”
"In addition, the erhu solo you played,'Golden Pearl Mamizan,' is feasible.”
"I just need to practice other than the Quick Bow.”Tao Zhigang answered all the questions that Secretary Wen asked and noted them down.
"There's also Song Dacheng and Zhang Xin's 'Old Soldier and New Recruit', as well as Zhao Fuhai's' Compensate the Teapot 'Shandong Fast Book program. Although it looks like you're more familiar with the rehearsal, it still makes people feel a little used to it. I think this might be because they're all old-fashioned traditional programs. However, the three of you can also use your brains. For example, can you renovate the form of the performance? Add more dazzling movements such as throwing, flipping, horizontal splitting, and hanging upside down to increase the viewing value. In addition, pay more attention to the use of more cadence in the speech, and change the tone of importance to achieve a refreshing feeling for people.”
"Ai, Director Wen, don't say it. Originally, I always thought that I had already rehearsed and there was nothing else to improve. After your guidance, I really feel that my heart has suddenly become bright. This time, I really have to continue to practice hard and practice it as you said.”Song Dacheng, who served as the main board, sincerely felt that there was no end to his skills.”
"Ahem, Officer Wen, you are indeed someone who came from the performance team. You are so proficient in all aspects of rehearsals for cultural programs.”Zhao Fuhai, who was in charge of Shandong Express Books, also said with conviction.
"Don't be in a hurry to praise me. When you practice more in the future, you will naturally become experts.”Officer Wen replied humbly, then continued to ask the rest of the performers,
"In addition, Ma Mingliang, in the last blockbuster drama you participated in,'The Military Camp Nurtures Living Lei Feng', you played the lead role of Dai Lianfu. Have you gotten into character?”Then, Officer Wen continued to ask the other performers.
"Yes, I can basically get into character now.”
" I think you still need to think about it. You need to dig out the noble thoughts and excellent soldier qualities that the protagonist has established by learning from Lei Feng from the touching stories of the protagonist taking the initiative to save the children's lives and donating blood. From there, you can truly find the right feeling and better shape the image of a living Lei Feng nurtured in the contemporary military camp.”
"Yes, Officer Wen, you're right. I'll think about it further when I come back and find the right feeling. I'll strive to better grasp the image of Dai Lianfu's character.”Ma Mingliang said sincerely,
"Comrades, there isn't much time left for the rehearsal. I hope everyone can be more careful.”Finally, Officer Wen urged everyone.
"Yes, sir!"
"Please rest assured, Officer Wen. We will complete the mission within the stipulated time.”
Seeing the performance team members in high spirits, Officer Wen felt relieved and left.
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According to the information revealed by Secretary Wen, two days later, the judging panel and the head of the group came together to hold the official card collection event.
Because it was only a card picking event, there were no other people in the auditorium except for the leader of the regiment and some of the government officials. Even though it was the first rehearsal, the atmosphere was still quite lively.
As the card picking began, the performance kicked off. The performance team members collectively adapted "Eight." Ode to the Army Flag. Then, they performed a group of dance programs created by everyone, such as "Willing to be a rushing wave,""I am a proud flying swallow,""A fighter on the training ground," and a group of small musical ensembles, such as "Love in Hengsha Island,""Return from Patrol,""Soldiers in the Sea," etc. They relied on the touching and vivid program content and the combination of rich and colorful art forms to display their high acting skills. He kept pushing the performance to the climax...
" Next, please continue to enjoy the performance of the actual combat drama " A strict teacher produces an outstanding disciple " brought by the soldiers of the Special Agent Company, Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu." According to the sequence on the program list, it was finally Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu's turn to appear...
Behind the scenes, there were sounds of beating, capturing, and fighting on the training ground, as well as earth-shattering shouts...
Following that, the squad leader of the Lan army held a wooden spear and shouted as he chased after the soldiers of the Red Army. He rushed to the stage and started a life-and-death battle. He performed a set of martial arts moves:
The Lan army came up with a "Bow Stance Pierce", pointing at the Red Army's vest. The Red Army, who had been prepared, quickly turned around and gave the Lan army a "Defense Right Kick" to seize the gun.
Then, the Lan army pulled out a dagger from his waist and went straight for the Red Army. The Red Army felt that they had to deal with it. Suddenly, the Lan army rushed to the Red Army with a "step up and stab down". The Red Army nimbly dodged to the right and gave the Lan army another "anti-left hook kick" to shoot down the dagger.
The Lan army flew into a rage out of humiliation and pounced on the Red Army again, continuously using cross-hook punches to hit the Red Army. The Red Army quickly raised both hands to "block the upper and push out", and used "squatting and hugging knees" with lightning speed to throw the Lan army to the ground. Later, the Red Army followed up with a "fish jump forward", preparing to "ride the chest card neck" to complete the capture mission and end the set of technical movements. Unexpectedly, it was bounced off by the Lan army with a "two-legged rabbit kick".
At this moment, the Red Army's co-star finally couldn't help but jump up and lift the protective shield. He shouted at the Red Army's squad leader,""Hey, class monitor, why are you getting serious? Won't I be unable to subdue the enemy's blue army on behalf of the Red Army?”
"Haha, then you have to find the reason from yourself.”At this moment, the squad leader dressed as Lan Jun sat up lazily and said.
"Find the reason from yourself. Where did I go on a business trip?”The Red Army soldier scratched the back of his head and asked in confusion.
"Xiaohu, think about it. When we train in grappling, beating, and capturing prisoners, what is the most important thing?”The squad leader suddenly stood up, took off his mask, and asked Little Tiger.
"Yes, we must have the concept of the enemy's situation. According to the requirements of actual combat, we must start from the difficult and strict point of view.”
" Sigh. Right. You must have a sense of the enemy's situation and be strict with yourself. In the 'confrontation exercise' that you just did, the Red Army's side that you represented had such an idea. It was always pretending to be a show, especially in the last round. Your 'diving forward' was not fast enough, which exposed a flaw and gave the enemy an opportunity.”Lan Jun's class monitor helped to analyze.
Finally, the Red Army soldier lowered his head in shame.""Yes, class monitor. When I fought with you just now, I didn't follow the actual combat requirements. I always showed some mercy to you. I couldn't bear to attack, so I couldn't do some of the movements properly. Because I always thought that this was just a training between the Red Army and the Lan Army. Usually, in the end, the Red Army would win. Therefore, I couldn't keep up in the last round and slowed down. In the end, you seized the opportunity.”
"That's right. We can't just not expect it. Think about it. When we really get to the battlefield, it's either you die or I live. There's no Red Army or Lan Army training together. The enemy is cunning and changeable. They will not be easily subdued by you. Therefore, we must always have the concept of the market during our usual training. We must not take it lightly. Only in this way can we cultivate a strong ability.”
"Yes, class monitor, I will remember this. From now on, I will definitely carry the concept of the enemy's situation, be strict with myself from difficult situations, and work hard to train myself to be strong.”
"Alright, let's continue practicing. Prepare for combat………………
Tao Zhigang and Liu Tiezhu's wonderful performance won a round of applause from the audience and won the unanimous praise of the program's judging team members and the group leaders. They praised each other.
After that, the performers continued to perform the Shanghai rap " A New Story of the Haiphong Warriors ", the Shandong book " Compensate the Teapot ", and the Shulaibao " Veterans and Recruits " and other traditional revamped programs. Finally, the touching " The Barracks Nurtures Living Lei Feng " ended the nearly two-hour performance. Only then did the performers heave a sigh of relief.
After the performance, the members of the judging panel discussed and evaluated the performance one by one.
The regimental commander approved of the performance, and the regimental political commissar took the lead in concluding,"Overall, this performance was quite successful. The form was lively, the political content was up to standard, and it was more realistic for the company.”
Before the political commissar could finish, the regiment commander could not help but interject,"In particular, the actual combat training drama arranged by the soldiers of the spy company is more realistic. It is very educational and helpful for the training of the grassroots company.”
At this moment, the political commissar asked Chief Shen and Officer Wen,""How many more days until you go to the division to participate in the joint performance competition?”
" About ten more days," Chief Shen replied.
"The regiment's intention is that you'd better use this period of time to go down to the grassroots company and perform a few more performances. This way, you can console our soldiers and let them receive education and encouragement.”
"Reporting to the political commissar, this is exactly what we plan to do.”Officer Wen quickly added.
"Alright! Don't ask for instructions, we've agreed. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, you can go down to the grassroots level and start your tour.”
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Following the instructions of the regiment, the performance team began to go deep into the more remote areas of the island on the second day. When Tao Zhigang and the others first arrived at the recruit company, they were transferred to the second company of the trainee artillery company. They began the first tour since the establishment of the warrior art performance team.
Near the afternoon, on the simple stage set up on the bank along the river, the performers were reporting to the officers and soldiers guarding the island with full enthusiasm to perform their own songs, dances, musical instruments, plays, and other wonderful artistic programs.
Below the stage, the officers and soldiers of the artillery company were all seated, concentrating on the performance of the members of the regiment, and from time to time, thunderous applause.
On the stage, the performance team members also infected the soldiers below the stage with their meticulous and serious performance, and tears filled their eyes.
"Next, please continue to enjoy Jiang Bo's tenor solo,'The Warrior's Second Hometown'.”
Along with the scene outside the embankment, the breeze blew on the sea surface, the waves surrounded the reef island, and the seagulls circled around the low altitude. The inside and outside of Pao 'er Company were filled with a romantic atmosphere.
" Clouds and mist float over the mountains, and the sea waters surround the reefs.
People say that our island is small, far away from the mainland and at the outpost.
The wind and waves are high, since that day on the island,
We love you in our hearts, high mountain,
The steep cliffs, the wide ocean, and the raging waves.
Ah! Motherland! Dear motherland!
Do you know the warrior's wish?
This is the place I am most willing to guard!
Clouds and mist fill the mountains, and the sea waters surround the reefs.
People say that our island is barren and never grows a tree.
It's all stones and grass, ever since the warrior got on the island
Call the deserted island to change its appearance, lift the stone,
Build the barracks, load the pine trees, graze the cattle and sheep,
Ah! Motherland! Dear motherland.
Do you know the warrior's wish?
This is our second home!
This is our second home!”
As the loud and clear singing voice traveled across the sea, through the sky, and spread throughout the entire Hengsha Island, the audience and the stage responded to each other, the emotions and scenes blended together, creating a resonance, constantly pushing the performance to a climax...
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