When the song ended, the audience erupted in applause, cheering for Cui Cui. The little girl waved her handkerchief, flashed a bright smile, and shouted, "Thank you everyone!"

Only the person who looked like her mother glared at the little girl from below the stage, seemingly muttering something about how no one sings Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form) during a competition to become a broadcaster. Meanwhile, her younger brother was jumping around her parents like a mischievous monkey, shouting that his sister was the best!

Xie Cuicui didn't care about her parents' attitude at all. After all, her parents weren't so hopelessly sexist that they favored boys over girls, and she was hardworking and resilient.

Moreover, Xie Cuicui herself enjoys doing farm work in the fields. Whether it's feeding chickens, ducks, and pigs, or picking corn, harvesting potatoes, and doing housework, she can do it all. She likes this down-to-earth life that makes her feel fulfilled and satisfied. She is not willing to change herself for the sake of marriage, a word that she finds somewhat objectionable.

She was only sixteen years old, and she wanted to be the carefree Xie Cuicui for another two years, instead of being someone's daughter-in-law or some man's wife.

Xie Cuicui stepped off the stage calmly. Her father took a puff of his old pipe and chuckled without saying a word. Her mother simply patted her troublesome daughter's arm and then let her be.

With both their daughter and son still young, there's really no need for them to rush things, whether it's to find a good husband for Cuicui or to save money for their second son's wedding.

……

After Cui Cui stepped down, it was Yun Shu's turn to go on stage.

Holding her harmonica and taking a deep breath, Yun Shu clenched her little fists and walked step by step onto the stage.

Thanks to the brigade leader's loudspeaker announcement yesterday, and the enthusiastic cheers and shouts from Chen Ming and the others in the audience, Yun Shu, a newcomer to the educated youth community, has surprisingly gained considerable popularity.

In addition, Yun Shu's face was indeed fair and smooth with delicate features, the kind of face that could make people feel good at first glance. Therefore, the members of Fengsheng Brigade naturally developed a liking for Yun Shu.

The team members watched with great interest as Yun Shu introduced herself, but once she actually went on stage, she calmed down.

With a graceful and slight bow, Yun Shu smiled before speaking, her dark, bright, and round eyes curving into small crescent moons.

"Hello fellow villagers and comrades, I am Xie Yunshu, an educated youth from Beijing."

"I stand here today to run for announcer of Fengsheng Brigade. I know that as a new educated youth, the villagers and comrades certainly don't know me yet. But I believe that as like-minded people with a great common goal and a common cause, our hearts are together!"

"Of course, I also hope that through my performance today, my fellow villagers and comrades will get to know me better and support me!"

Holding the microphone, Yun Shu gradually relaxed and became more composed. Lin Jingshu and her teammates applauded for Yun Shu. Captain Xie, who had arrived at some point, along with two police officers carrying banners and several commune leaders behind her, did not interrupt.

After a brief introduction, Yun Shu put the harmonica to her lips. The melodious tune flowed slowly through the microphone, lingering in everyone's ears.

The song "My Motherland" is extremely popular. Anyone who knows this revolutionary song will soon find themselves humming along to the readily available accompaniment.

Then gradually, it evolved into a more and more synchronized and resounding chorus. With the help of the microphone, Yun Shu's harmonica was not drowned out, but rather complemented the singing.

Yun Shu successfully mobilized everyone to cooperate with her in completing this piece, which boosted the atmosphere of the entire audience.

Perhaps Yun Shu was infected by the consistently high spirits of the day, or perhaps she was simply moved by the moment and acted on impulse.

After putting down her harmonica, Yun Shu did not end her performance with a poetry recitation as the others had planned yesterday. Instead, she cleared her throat and slowly began to sing a song she had loved in her past life.

Sing a Folk Song for the Party

Sing a folk song for the Party~

I compare the Party to my mother.

……

……

The Party's glory shines in my heart.

The Party's glory shines in my heart.

Holding the microphone in both hands, Yun Shu sang very seriously. Of course, she didn't have the same voice and technique as the original singer, Teacher Song, but Yun Shu's voice was naturally very clear and moving.

Therefore, she sang out the vigor of young people, and also the patriotism that is deeply rooted in the bones of future generations.

In later generations, whenever she saw various patriotic videos, she couldn't help but get excited and shed tears. She also always said that she had no regrets about being born in China and that she would still be a Chinese in her next life.

But when she truly has a new life, when she truly lives in this vibrant and passionate era, this feeling, this firmness, and even this sense of belonging will only grow deeper.

Her eyes welled up with tears, and she was screaming in her heart, "Thank you, Motherland, for saving me again (*?????) and not letting me be reborn as an Indian or get my kidneys cut off!" After the last sentence, the audience who joined in the chorus for the next few lines gave Yun Shu a round of enthusiastic applause.

The applause was thunderous and prolonged, with many people even spontaneously rising from their seats. Among the most excited were Lin Jingshu and her friends, and the other educated youth at their settlement.

It's understandable, because these educated youth who went to the countryside should be the ones who understand this sentiment the most.

……

The applause lasted a full minute until Captain Xie went on stage and calmed the commotion.

He first gave simple praise and affirmation to the girls' performance, and then unreservedly brought Yun Shu's biggest strengths to the forefront.

"Before we begin the vote, I have some good news to share! Five of our educated youth from Fengsheng Brigade encountered robbers blocking their way in the county town. Instead of being afraid, they fought bravely against the robbers and ultimately helped the police officers to arrest them, thus recovering the losses suffered by the people who had been victimized by these robbers!"

"So now, the county police station and the leaders of our commune have come to present us with banners! And our brigade has also been selected as an advanced brigade this year!"

"Including Xiao Xie, Lin, Jiang, Chen, and Pei not only won honors for themselves, but also for our entire Fengsheng Brigade. Don't you all agree?"

"right!!!"

The excited team members cheered enthusiastically, after all, these days, the benefits and advantages of being an advanced team are real.

The distribution of various production materials is a minor matter, but their Fengsheng Brigade has won this advanced title for five consecutive years, and the girls and boys in their brigade are much better off than those in other brigades when it comes to marriage!

What's the point of applying for an extra tractor or showing two more movies? That's all too abstract. The fact that the children's weddings are going well is truly heartwarming for the team members.

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