The military kindergarten was not like any other ordinary kindergartens outside, where there were usually festive performances. There were almost no opportunities to go on stage. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many children to perform with the female soldiers from the Arts and Crafts Regiment. It was a rare opportunity for them to exercise.

The auditorium was a little noisy due to a large number of children. However, as soon as Jiang Yao went in, she noticed that the mood had changed significantly. Many children even chose the most attractive outfits from their closets.

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Two female soldiers stood at the front of the stage; they were selecting the children who would perform with them. Jiang Yao had no idea what criterion they used to determine the children who would act on stage, but given how busy they were, Jiang Yao had no intention of sharing the fun.

"Mrs. Zhu."

Jiang Yao approached Mrs. Zhu, who was holding her children as she stood there, and inquired, "Have your two children been selected?"

"My daughter has been chosen. That brat is too thin-skinned. No matter what I asked him, he refused to say a word. There's nothing I can do. He's still too young. The Arts and Crafts Regiment said they would choose eight or nine-year-old children who are easier to teach." Mrs. Zhu's face was full of smiles. "I did not expect that I would be able to go on such a big stage with my daughter in this lifetime. To be honest, I'm a little nervous."

"It's okay, Mrs. Zhu. You play the flute well. You should have some confidence in yourself," Jiang Yao encouraged her.

Mrs. Lin nodded and then smiled. "I want Lin Wei to learn from you during the weekends. I always want my children to learn more skills."

"Don't say that."

Mrs. Zhu seemed frightened and waved her hands repeatedly. "I only have that ability because I know it. How can I teach others? I would be misleading the children."

Lu Xingzhi and Commissar Wang strolled in while the few of them were discussing. Lu Xingzhi knew Jiang Yao was there, so he looked around the hall as soon as he walked in. He grinned lightly and took a few more glances when he saw Jiang Yao's figure.

Commissar Wang was about to speak to Lu Xingzhi, but he could only see his wife when he met her eyes. He was instantly speechless. He pretended to cough softly and said, "It seems that our military families are still very active. There are so many children in the army, so it's rare to have the opportunity to go on stage. Why don't we apply and arrange an extra program for the children?"

Lu Xingzhi nodded. "We can also arrange for the military wives to sing a song—for example, Penghu Bay. Those songs are all good."

Yes, his wife was not very good at singing; she was always out of tune.

Of course, Lu Xingzhi did not say that he wanted to hear his wife sing on stage.

Therefore, there had to be a sufficient reason to convince other people. "Every New Year, the Arts and Crafts Regiment will perform. It's boring. It seems that it's all the same programs. Whether the girls on stage are good-looking or not, they have nothing to do with us. However, if it were our own military families, it would be much more interesting."

"Good idea."

Commissar Wang nodded. "If it weren't for that activity, how many of us in the army would know that Major Zhu's wife could play the flute so well? Even the two girls in the Arts and Crafts Regiment kept praising her."

Commissar Wang nodded. Then, he asked Lu Xingzhi to talk to the female soldiers in the Arts and Crafts Regiment. After that, he went to approve the additional two more programs.

Lu Xingzhi waited for Commissar Wang to leave before he strode over to Jiang Yao. The auditorium was packed. Therefore, Lu Xingzhi stood by Jiang Yao's side and called out to her. He did not hold her hand or hug her like he did at home.