Chapter 146: Why didn't I notice before that Old Man Lu was such a show-off?

In the first and second rows directly in front of the stage, there were only elderly people.

Everyone sat upright, full of spirit.

One of them kept bragging to the people around him, "Look, this sponge cake is delicious, right? My granddaughter made it."

"Look, this red date cake is sweet but not greasy, right? My granddaughter made it."

"Just shut up and enjoy the program. Look at how capable you are!"

Old Man Lin was the only one who could hold the fort and dared to interrupt Old Man Lu's showing off.

Why didn't I notice before that Old Man Lu was such a show-off?

Old Man Lu's actions made people unable to help but laugh.

Old people, after all, just like to show off their capable juniors; this is nothing, it's just human nature.

Communications on the Sea Island were backward, not to mention equipment like radios.

Plus, the military region was a very important place, so communication equipment like wireless stations was reserved for the Communications Department.

Spiritual food was scarce. Occasionally, when they had a vacation, they would find partners to take a passenger ship to Haibin City to watch a movie in the cinema.

As for a radio, even Section Commander Duan couldn't bear to keep one in his dormitory.

Why?

It was because he was afraid of indulging in pleasure and neglecting his proper work!

Now, at the cultural performance, everyone watched every program with great interest and applauded!

After the dozen or so programs by the military wives, it was the Art Troupe's turn—the finale, the Peacock Dance.

Professional costumes, professional makeup, professional dance moves—the shock it brought to people was unquestionable.

It was the first time Shen Man had seen a live performance of the Peacock Dance, and she couldn't help but praise it:

"It's really beautiful. They dance so well."

Li Jiaojiao and she could be considered to have become friends through conflict. Compared to the aggressive, high-and-mighty face the other party had at the beginning, the current version of her on stage—confident, bright, and generous—was the professional quality a true dancer should possess.

"And it must be said, the star of the Art Troupe lives up to her reputation. When I was in the Capital, I accompanied Grandpa to watch the star of the Capital Military Region's Art Troupe dance, and this one is on par with her."

Pei Yan Ting gave an objective evaluation. Clearly, the appreciation in her eyes was natural; she was shocked by this Peacock Dance.

"She should have a higher, better stage to showcase herself."

Instead of wasting her talent and youth for the sake of romance.

Shen Man sighed in her heart, and then she saw the dance on stage come to an abrupt stop.

The beautiful and elegant peacock performed a stretching movement, and time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Then, the applause was more enthusiastic than any previous performance.

"Clap, clap, clap."

Regiment Commander Li's eyes were slightly red as she looked at her niece in the corner, watching the "peacocks" she had cultivated with her own hands. At this moment, she just wanted to clap, proud of them.

The dancers stood in two rows, holding hands, and bowed ninety degrees one after another, thanking the stage and the audience who clapped for them.

At this moment, Li Jiaojiao suddenly realized the true meaning of dance.

She was born for the stage!

After the dancers took their bows, today's cultural performance came to an end. This audio-visual feast was held very successfully.

The comrades responsible for recording were all beaming with joy. They had recorded good material, and once they went back to edit it, the promotional video for the Sea Island Military Region for this year would be settled!

Next was the selection session. The audience drawn on the spot all had one vote to cast for their favorite program.

The comrade responsible for the statistics held a notebook, marking off tallies in the shape of the character "zheng."

This was undoubtedly a huge project, but the people on site were very actively cooperating.

During this gap, Political Commissar Ji went on stage to speak.

People who often attend meetings at work know that when a leader speaks, or rather, as long as someone with a higher rank than you goes on stage to speak, you still have to listen and cannot completely slack off.

Of course, family members are the exception.

Wang Mingkui was laughing from ear to ear in the audience; her own man had brought her honor!

Back then, this guy was the poorest, but she had good judgment; she had taken a fancy to this gentle man at a glance!

"Mom, I want to eat sponge cake."

"Mom, I want to eat red date cake."

Except for the two debt-collecting ghosts who were quite annoying, her life was quite comfortable.

"Eat, eat, eat! Don't embarrass your father. When it's over, I'll clean up the venue, and then I'll let you eat the leftover cakes.

Now you two shut up for your mother, no talking!"

After fiercely scolding her two sons, Wang Mingkui continued to admire the man speaking on stage. He was so handsome; she still wanted to have a daughter with him...

On stage, Political Commissar Ji felt a chill down his back. He caught a glimpse of his wife's infatuated gaze and almost forgot his lines.

What is this woman fantasizing about again?

What kind of occasion is this? Can't she wait until they get home to act up?

Ten minutes later, the statistics were finished.

Political Commissar Ji walked off the stage and gulped down a mug of water.

His lips were dry from talking. Damn, there's no such thing as an easy job in the Propaganda Department!

Among today's programs, the most popular was undoubtedly the Peacock Dance brought by the Art Troupe, which took the crown without any suspense.

Regiment Commander Li breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally kept her job and saved her reputation.

Second place was "Singing a Folk Song to the Party" sung by the old military wives.

Third place was the excerpt from the Huangmei opera *The Female Imperial Son-in-law* sung by Ye Qinghong and the others.

Those who didn't make the top three all received encouragement awards.

As the winners went on stage to receive their awards, the atmosphere was brought to a climax.

This cultural performance brought everyone closer, strengthened the cohesion of the military wives in the family compound, and made a beautiful start for other activities in the future!

After the event ended, everyone was still in high spirits and left the auditorium in an orderly manner.

Only the logistics staff remained to clean up the mess.

Wang Mingkui signaled to her sons not to run around and to go home together after she finished her work.

The two boys were very obedient, mainly because they knew that only when their mother finished working could they eat snacks.

As for their father, when he needed them, he called them "good sons," and when he kicked them away, he called them "stinky brats!"

If their parents separated, they would follow their mother without hesitation!

"What are you standing there like idiots for? Move aside, I'm sweeping the floor."

Wang Mingkui looked at her two silly sons, her anger rising, and she rewarded each of them with a flick to the forehead.

If the two brothers hadn't been a bit older, snot bubbles would have popped out.

Wuwuwu, the two brothers looked at each other, retreated silently, and ran!

They regretted it; they took back what they just said, they needed to reconsider!

"Wangjie, thank you for your hard work. I'll take my grandfather and the others home for lunch first. Later, let Xiao Long and Xiao Hu come to my house. There are still some leftovers at home, let them take them as snacks."

Shen Man saw everything and thought that children in this era were still quite resilient.

If this were in later generations, which child wouldn't be the apple of their parents' eye?

Let alone getting a flick to the forehead, even a small bump or bruise would make them heartbroken.

"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony with you, sister-in-law. It's these little brats' lucky day. You go ahead and get busy, watch your step."

Wang Mingkui agreed readily. Embarrassed?

Pfft, her skin was thick enough.

If it weren't for someone close, she wouldn't be this thick-skinned.

After her sister-in-law and her husband have children, she will definitely help take care of the baby!

Little did she know, a group of old men were already poised and ready; taking turns to care for the baby wouldn't even be enough, so where would her turn come in... ===== CHAPTER 147 =====