GBP Chapter 380 Because I Know
Chapter 380 Because I Know
Gu Juncheng stared at the person on the stage, the one who said, "I'm tired, go take a rest." He didn't even blink, and he seemed oblivious to Xiao Tian's constant nudges.
The host walked onto the stage with a big smile, stood next to Lin Qingping, and warmly took her arm. Facing all the officers, soldiers, and their families, he asked, "Everyone, do you think she sang well?"
"Bravo!" The entire audience erupted in cheers.
The host then asked, "Isn't the naval port beautiful at night?"
"beautiful--"
"Tonight's 'Military Port Night' is one of our signature programs! It's Comrade Lin who, on behalf of all his family members, presents a hymn to our island. Thank you, Comrade Lin, for your heartfelt performance!" the host said passionately.
The applause from the audience continued to thunder.
After the applause subsided slightly, the host asked Lin Qingping, "Comrade Lin, this is your first time visiting our island. Do you think our island is beautiful? Do you think our island is nice?"
Lin Qingping's gaze swept across the faces below the stage, finally landing on Gu Juncheng's face. She took the microphone, and her clear voice came through it, "Someone told me that we are in the middle of the sea, surrounded by the sea. On the island, besides the sunset and the beach, there is only boundless loneliness and solitude."
She paused for a moment and saw that someone in the audience had a stiff face, and the audience was now completely silent.
Lin Qingping continued, "What I want to say is, brothers, please close your eyes, okay?"
Nobody knew what she was going to do, and few people listened to her.
Lin Qingping said softly, "Close your eyes and imagine what our parents, relatives, and fellow villagers are doing at this moment in our hometown."
Upon hearing this, the officers and soldiers below the stage were stunned, and half of them listened to her and closed their eyes.
Lin Qingping's voice was as gentle and warm as the sea breeze at that moment, "It's the Spring Festival now. In our hometown, our parents and relatives are all celebrating the New Year. They are happily sitting together, making dumplings in the north and pounding glutinous rice cakes in the south, watching TV with great excitement, and the children are happily counting their lucky money. There are dragon dances, lion dances, and fireworks. They are all joyfully celebrating the New Year..."
The soldiers who hadn't closed their eyes earlier also closed them.
What comes to mind for everyone is the smiling face of their parents at home and the scene of celebrating the Chinese New Year at home.
Lin Qingping's voice continued, "I also came from that kind of lively atmosphere. Now that I'm here, I don't know if it's lonely or desolate. I only know that the reason our fellow villagers can celebrate the New Year so joyfully is because of millions of lovely people like you, protecting their peace. Because of you, we ordinary people can sing and dance with peace of mind, celebrate the New Year with peace of mind, and live our lives happily! If possible, please allow me, on behalf of our fellow villagers, to say thank you to each and every one of you. Thank you! As long as you are here, we are not afraid!"
After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted again. Some of the young soldiers even had tears in their eyes and quietly turned away to blink.
As Gu Juncheng stared blankly at her on stage, he was suddenly pushed up by Xiao Tian, who was holding a bunch of flowers of unknown origin, and walked towards the stage step by step.
Lin Qingping looked at the person below the stage and continued, "The people know that as long as you are here, we are safe. Just like I know that as long as one of you is here, I am not afraid of anything..."