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These are just excuses.

When Li Chaoyang heard the factory manager's hesitant words, he initially thought that the manager was refusing.

After calming down and thinking about it more carefully, Coco realized that the factory manager wasn't actually refusing her.

It seems there are other considerations...

Besides, the national situation in recent years has leaned towards abstract concepts...

How could the factory possibly have such a heavy production task that the workers are so busy that they don't even have time for leisure and entertainment?

If that were the case, how could a "musician" like myself be given an important position in a factory...?

Thinking back to that first meeting with the factory manager, and the high expectations he had for me...

Li Chaoyang understood that the factory only wanted him to focus on writing new songs, rather than paying too much attention to his job, and might even have tacitly allowed Director Liu to continue to hold onto some of the power in the publicity department.

Perhaps the factory leaders had good intentions, but Director Liu went too far.

This made Li Chaoyang feel that he had to fight back...

And let's not even mention that he's already bragged about it at a small meeting in the propaganda department.

Now that you're the head of the publicity department, you should be fulfilling your responsibilities...

Li Chaoyang naturally wanted to ignite this first fire and make it burn brightly...

So they came up with this rather peculiar reason for reopening the cultural center... (continued)

This is essentially using someone else's name to make a big deal out of nothing... (group)

However, this was indeed a fitting way for him to curry favor with the factory manager.

And the results were surprisingly good! 3

After hearing Li Chaoyang's high-sounding excuse, the factory manager immediately beamed with delight!

The hesitation she had shown earlier was completely gone.

"Oh dear, Chaoyang..." the factory manager said with a chuckle, a hint of reproach in his voice, "Why didn't you say that earlier?!"

"He told me all sorts of complicated and convoluted things before!"

"You can't do that again. Next time, only do things related to your creative work."

"You can absolutely feel free to bring it up!"

"Right now, the most important task for your publicity department is to finalize your new song as quickly as possible."

"Ideally, a complete work could be produced before National Day..." 9

"Even everything can be sacrificed for this!"

The factory manager's sudden agitation caught Li Chaoyang off guard.

"What...it feels like I've fallen into a pit?" Li Chaoyang thought, somewhat puzzled. It felt as if the factory manager had been waiting for him all along...

The moment he mentioned he had a new song, the factory manager instantly became a different person...

Looking at the factory manager, whose face was flushed with excitement, Li Chaoyang was a little worried that the old man might suffer a stroke or heart attack from excessive joy...

After thinking for a moment, he cautiously asked, "Factory manager, what about this cultural center...?"

"Open up! And open up as soon as possible!" The factory director said without the slightest hesitation, even seeming impatient. "Chaoyang, you submit the report, and I'll sign it!"

"We need to reopen the cultural center as soon as possible!"

"So that you can quickly gain a deeper understanding of the workers' thoughts, and thus spark that so-called inspiration you mentioned..."

"In short, you must remember that this matter is not just about yourself."

"This is a very important matter for our factory!"

Uh... Li Chaoyang was completely dumbfounded.

Is there something here that I don't know...?

Seemingly noticing the question on Li Chaoyang's face, the factory manager patted him on the shoulder.

"Chaoyang, actually, before you came, I was thinking about whether or not I should tell you something."

"But I'm also worried that if I tell you in advance, it will put pressure on your creative process."

"So we never mentioned it." The factory manager's smile grew wider as he spoke.

"Now that you have a new song in the works..."

"And from what you've said, it seems to be a song about expressing the sentiments of our working class."

"Then I feel there's no need to hide it anymore..."

"Factory Director, what's the matter that's making you hesitate so much..." Li Chaoyang had already vaguely guessed that there must be some important task to be assigned to him, and it was related to patriotic songs...

Sure enough, when the factory manager heard him ask that question, he nodded and sat up straight again.

"Chaoyang, it's like this, every year on National Day the country holds a large-scale cultural performance to celebrate."

"The programs are not only produced by performing arts troupes and military arts academies from all over the country."

"It also allows all departments at the provincial or ministerial level and above across the country to apply and participate."

“In the past, this was arguably our steel rolling mill’s biggest weakness.”

"Let alone running for office, people look down on me even when I apply to register."

"We were even ridiculed by many of our fellow participating companies as an artistic wasteland."

"But!" At this point, the factory manager suddenly stood up excitedly, "This year is different!"

"This year, our factory has Chaoyang, a nationally renowned musician!"

"So we were thinking, could you write a new song?"

"Then we will represent our factory in this national arts festival."

"I won't say what ranking you can get, as long as you can be selected to participate in the performance."

"That would be the biggest encouragement for our factory!"

"You know, we'll be performing at the Great Hall of the People, and leaders at all levels will be watching from the audience..."

"Just for this alone, it's a tremendous honor for our factory..."

Chapter 46 Factory Director, I need a choir, not a field regiment!

Seeing the factory manager's longing expression, Li Chaoyang looked utterly astonished.

No wonder I was given such an important position by the factory as soon as I arrived; it turns out they were waiting for me here!

But this steel rolling mill is, after all, an industrial unit...

Why take an honor in the arts and culture field so seriously...?

Is this really normal...?

Li Chaoyang couldn't help but find something strange...

But then he thought about the factory manager's last words and realized he understood what the factory manager was thinking.

Yes, that's right, he's an idol that the whole nation truly admires from the bottom of their hearts!

He was a god-like figure in everyone's eyes...

And I myself have also received his commendation.

That's how they manage to live such a comfortable life here... and even became a junior leader right away...

Slightly affected by the factory manager's emotions, Li Chaoyang unconsciously said, "Leave this to me."

"Factory director, I will definitely represent our factory in this year's National Day cultural performance."

"Actually, you don't need to worry about this putting pressure on me at all."

"This isn't pressure for me at all; it's more of a motivation..."

But when the factory director heard this, he put away his smile and said with a serious face, "Comrade Chaoyang."

"This is no small matter, you must consider it carefully before giving your answer."

"Because once you agree, it will be a political task assigned to you by the organization!"

"At that time, you will be representing our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill and countless delegations across the country to compete for this spot."

"So, Comrade Chaoyang, are you confident in completing this glorious yet arduous task?"

The factory manager was completely energized, which invigorated Li Chaoyang, making him feel a sense of awe. He immediately straightened his posture and replied seriously, "I guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Great!" The factory manager patted Li Chaoyang on the shoulder with great joy. "Young people have such drive!"

"On behalf of the organization, I hereby formally assign this task to Comrade Li Chaoyang."

"Yes." Li Chaoyang looked serious, a far cry from his initial naivety.

The factory manager was also surprised... Li Chaoyang, this artist with a science and engineering background, was truly extraordinary...

However, Li Chaoyang, who had just solemnly accepted the task, scratched his head and said somewhat awkwardly, "By the way, Factory Manager, actually, my new song..."

"What's wrong with the new song?" The factory manager thought he was going to make some demands, but he wasn't annoyed. Instead, he asked patiently, "Chaoyang, if you have any difficulties, just bring them up now, and the factory will definitely help you solve them."