Let you join the army to quit Internet addiction, but you create the Matrix

Chapter 28: Let you show off your talents, but don’t let you go straight to the top!

As the strings were gently plucked, and the notes danced joyfully with the fireworks, Chen Ming also sang:

[In the beginning, we were all children.].

[ …].

[When one day, stepping into this campus again, which fallen leaf will fall into the fleeting time of memories!].

[ …].

[The words of graduation and adulthood are particularly exciting!].

[ …].

[Children’s children, where should we fly?].

It’s precisely because he enjoys listening to music that he can’t help but feel confused. Logically, such a good song should be well-known, yet he has never heard it. There’s a bit of curiosity in his mind.

Chen Ming thought for a moment, then smiled and said, “To be accurate, this song is my creation.”

This song gained popularity on a certain platform before his rebirth, and in 2008, the paper to write that song probably hadn’t even been made. However, Chen Ming felt a bit uneasy after saying this, as if he was lying. But, in this time and space, this song was making its debut for the first time. Saying it’s self-created is spot on!

Upon hearing “self-created,” everyone was shocked. Even the instructor had a surprised expression. He knew creating a song was challenging, requiring rhyme and coherent sentences, akin to an ancient scholar crafting a timeless poem.

After the initial surprise, the instructor chuckled wryly, “I planned for you to lead this talent showcase and inspire others to perform. Instead, you debut with a self-created song and such a challenging one. It has a pleasant melody and deeply resonating lyrics, captivating not only the new recruits but also the company commanders and platoon leaders.”

With you showcasing such talent, who else dares to follow? How can my talent show continue? If only I had you perform last.

Of course, Chen Ming had already finished singing, and the instructor had no choice but to smile, saying, “It’s a shame to see such talent wasted in the army.”

“Yeah!” The surrounding recruits agreed, saying, “Just debut as a singer directly. Wang Feng and Jay Chou might need to step aside for a while.”

“Your fame could spread far and wide!”

Hearing these words, Chen Ming was shocked. Oh, right, did I forget about this?! My parents pressured me when I joined the army, but I wanted to earn some retirement pay to invest and live comfortably. If I hadn’t joined the army, I could have been a copywriter, reproducing popular songs or novels from my era and reaching the pinnacle of life directly!

Chen Ming, feeling like he missed out on a fortune, put on a forced smile, “Being a soldier is my dream, and composing songs is just a hobby. We can’t sacrifice our dreams for trivial matters.”

“Great job!” The instructor happily patted Chen Ming’s shoulder.

Not far away, the company commander also smiled while watching Chen Ming. For this soldier, the more he observed, the more he liked him. He was physically fit and showed potential for becoming an officer. Even his talents were outstanding – a soldier worth nurturing!

With thoughts flooding his mind, he suddenly recalled a second lieutenant from the information department who approached him earlier in the day, specifically requesting to observe Chen Ming. After checking Chen Ming’s details, he couldn’t fathom why the information department was interested in this recruit.

When dealing with high-level matters, the information department typically sought individuals with agile minds and strong technical skills. Chen Ming, a high school graduate with a penchant for gaming, didn’t seem to fit their usual profile. The company commander was perplexed by the sudden interest in this new recruit.

Regardless, he thought, soldiers like Chen Ming were desirable. The challenge would be to resist the information department’s request and retain such a valuable asset.

Lin Changfeng, the company commander, contemplated how to refuse the information department and retain Chen Ming for his unit. As the acting commander of the recruit company, he wanted Chen Ming to join his original unit when the recruit period ended.

After Chen Ming left the stage, the instructor urged several recruits to showcase their talents. However, compared to Chen Ming, their performances were less impressive.

With the barbecue event continuing until 5:30 in the afternoon, the company commander finally ordered its conclusion. Reluctantly, everyone put down their belongings and prepared to return to the dormitory.

The company commander raised the microphone and teased, “Just leaving like this? Are you comfortable watching us, the old veterans, clean up after you?”

Amid laughter, everyone quickly cleaned up and returned the equipment to the cooking area. After some hustle and bustle, they finally returned to the dormitory.