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The next day, Li Chaoyang got up very early.

I grabbed a quick breakfast at a small restaurant at the alley entrance and hurried off to work.

I have an appointment with Teacher Qiao today, so I need to go there early.

Li Chaoyang knew that the older generation had a very strong sense of time, so he thought he would arrive at the factory early to wait.

He was worried that if Old Joe arrived early, it wouldn't be good to keep people waiting so early in the morning.

Although strictly speaking, Qiao Shuhua was hired by their publicity department, Li Chaoyang should at least show some respect, even if it's just out of respect for Sister Li.

If it weren't for Sister Li's help, he probably would have had to write another new song.

Only then could they manage to coax an expert from the performing arts troupe to come and help...

Just as Li Chaoyang had expected, Teacher Qiao had just entered the cultural center.

Before I even went upstairs, the person arrived right behind me, and he was wearing a very crisp military uniform.

"Teacher Qiao, you're here so early?" Li Chaoyang greeted Qiao Shuhua with a smile, noting that she seemed particularly energetic today.

"Of course I had to come early!" Qiao Shuhua walked in with a smile, nodding to Li Chaoyang. "Your Sister Li was urging me to come before dawn. I wonder what you gave her..."

Hearing this, Li Chaoyang smiled a little embarrassedly, thinking to himself that it was nothing...

It was just a little money and food coupons slipped in...

Of course, he wouldn't say that to his face. While exchanging pleasantries, Li Chaoyang saw that it was still early and invited Qiao Shuhua to his office upstairs for tea.

Qiao Shuhua himself clearly valued today, and his military uniform made him look particularly energetic.

He wasn't dressed as formally as he is now when he came over yesterday.

However, Li Chaoyang discovered that the military uniform Lao Qiao was wearing was not the Type 62 uniform that the entire army had changed to this year, but the Type 55 uniform!

Moreover, you can tell from this military uniform that Old Joe had been awarded a rank before!

This discovery surprised Li Chaoyang.

Previously, Sister Li told him that Old Qiao had retired from the Veterans' Cultural Troupe...

He initially thought that Sister Li had confused retirement with being discharged from the military.

It should be noted that when the PLA first conferred military ranks in 1955, it also implemented a system of military personnel.

At that time, all personnel below the deputy platoon level in the five systems of military administration, culture and sports, medical care and material support, and school education were military staff without military status.

Therefore, ordinary members of cultural troupes are not qualified to wear military uniforms, let alone be awarded ranks!

This situation continued until 1960, which was just two years ago when Li Chaoyang first arrived. Only then did the country officially convert military personnel into active-duty soldiers in batches and restore their military status.

The members of the cultural troupes of various military regions then put on their military uniforms again, which was called "second enlistment" at the time!

Li Chaoyang remembered clearly that around the time he was about to graduate, the Northeast was also undergoing similar reforms, and it was causing quite a stir. After all, who didn't want to be a soldier these days...?

It was because of this that Li Chaoyang noticed the differences in the cultural field compared to later generations, which led him to write those revolutionary songs...

Old Joe had already received a title in 1955...

This shows that he was already a big shot in the Zhan You Cultural Troupe when the country was first established!

Who knows, this old man might have even fought in a war...

The military arts troupes of this era were not like those of later generations, where one had to be both literate and skilled in martial arts!

Especially before liberation, wars were raging all over the country.

As long as they're wearing military uniforms, it doesn't matter if they're from a performing arts troupe or a field regiment. If things get really heated, even the logistics personnel will have to come up with carrying poles!

Li Chaoyang talked to Qiao Shuhua and found that it was indeed the case.

This Teacher Qiao not only fought in wars, but he was also a veteran revolutionary!

I've been following the organization in its campaigns across the north and south since the Long March...

Although he had always been engaged in revolutionary propaganda work in the army.

But I've participated in countless battles, both big and small!

This made Li Chaoyang feel a deep respect for the two elderly people with graying temples before him...

I was even more glad that I had come early to wait for them.

It would be too much to ask such a senior person to wait for me!

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With reverence in his heart, Li Chaoyang discussed with Qiao Shuhua the follow-up training for the choir.

Regarding the subsequent training, he felt that Qiao Shuhua should take over the entire process from the beginning.

He himself no longer participates in it.

After all, he is better at "creation".

If it has played a significant role in training, then let's not allow laymen to lead experts.

Wouldn't it be better for him to be a hands-off manager...?

Seeing how much Li Chaoyang trusted her, Qiao Shuhua naturally...

The publicity department staff gradually arrived and left before the workday ended.

Before long, all the choir members selected from the factory's more than 20,000 employees had arrived.

As a result, when Li Chaoyang and Qiao Shuhua went downstairs, well, what did they find?

There are people of all shapes and sizes, men and women, young and old, tall and short, fat and thin...

Moreover, these three hundred workers gathered together in groups, chatting animatedly!

The noise made the area in front of the cultural center sound like a vegetable market...

Qian Jiadong and Ren Guizhong shouted until their voices were almost hoarse, but they still couldn't quiet the workers down.

Seeing this, Li Chaoyang frowned.

The chaotic scene made him feel a little embarrassed in front of Teacher Qiao...

Looking around, I saw that Qiao Shuhua had also frowned.

After thinking for a moment, Li Chaoyang said, "Teacher Qiao, these are all workers after all."

"So I'm a bit lacking in discipline, which is embarrassing for you."

"But don't worry, I'll gather everyone together right away, and then you can say a few words to them, okay?"

Li Chaoyang hadn't expected that he, as the leader, would say a few words first.

He felt that Qiao Shuhua, after all, came from the military and must be very experienced in dealing with this kind of situation.

Furthermore, all subsequent training will be entirely entrusted to Qiao Shuhua; having him take over from the very beginning is definitely the best approach. ①

However, Old Joe waved his hand and smiled slightly, saying, "No need."

Having said that, he stood still, cleared his throat slightly, and said, "Fellow workers of the steel rolling mill!"

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Losing the Opportunity to Perform at the Great Hall of the People [Please Subscribe] ①

"Please be quiet, everyone!"

Whoa! Li Chaoyang's eyes widened instantly! 7

Qiao Shuhua's voice is almost as loud as a megaphone!

It instantly drowned out the lively chatter of the crowd!

The workers who were chatting stopped talking as soon as they heard someone speaking. ⑤

Everyone stared up the steps, and the area in front of the cultural center fell silent once more.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Qiao Shuhua then said, "Hello, fellow workers."

"My name is Qiao Shuhua, former conductor of the choir of the Yanjing Military Region's Zhan You Art Troupe!"

"The reason I came to your steel mill this time is because your factory leaders specifically invited me to teach everyone how to sing!" (Group)

"I'm sure you all know why you've come here!"

After a pause, Old Qiao raised his voice again and said loudly, "Comrades! Many of you will soon be representing the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill in the selection process for this year's National Day cultural performance!"

"Once selected, I will perform at the Great Hall of the People with the cultural troupes of military regions and other units across the country!"

"At that time, all the leaders and outstanding representatives from all walks of life across the country will be watching your performance from the audience!"

"This is a glorious yet arduous task!"

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Um... Hearing that familiar opening line again, Li Chaoyang suddenly felt like laughing.

He had thought Qiao Shuhua would say something different, but it was just the same old thing...

But then, Li Chaoyang looked at everyone with a strange expression...