si-mexico Chapter 355: Xiang Junlan's passionate speech in front of her father's sculpture
Chapter 355: Xiang Junlan's passionate speech in front of her father's sculpture
In the following period, Zhu Xinfa, Li Yonggang and Liu Junhui devoted themselves to the preparation work of the sculpture.
They worked tirelessly, traveling to every corner of Wanghai City, looking for those artists with superb skills and creativity.
After they found their ideal candidates, they had in-depth discussions with them and discussed the design of the sculpture together.
From the overall shape to the subtle expressions, from the character posture to the background environment, every aspect has been repeatedly considered and modified, just to present the most perfect effect of the heroic group sculpture.
They are even more meticulous in selecting materials.
They visited major building materials markets, carefully compared the advantages and disadvantages of various materials, and carefully selected the most suitable raw materials.
Whether it is solid and durable stone or delicate and smooth metal, they strictly control the quality and never allow any defects to exist.
Exactly one month later, before National Day, the heroic group sculpture stood in front of the Marine Division's gate.
The heroic group sculptures stand majestically with their backs against the Marine Division compound and facing the sea.
The unveiling ceremony of the heroic group sculpture was extremely grand.
Except for those on duty, all other officers and soldiers of the Marine Division attended the unveiling ceremony of the heroic group sculpture.
Five thousand people gathered in the open area in front of the Marine Division's gate.
All the leaders of the base and the Marine Division lined up in front of the heroic group sculpture.
The unveiling ceremony of the heroic group sculpture was presided over by the base political commissar and Commander Qing gave a speech.
Commander Qing walked to the elevated microphone with steady and powerful steps, looking around the audience.
"Comrades!"
His voice was as loud as a bell, deafening.
"This heroic sculpture before our eyes is not just made of stones, it is the backbone of countless heroes!
Every figure in the sculpture group is a representation of the bravery and fearlessness of the martyrs.
"They braved the hail of bullets and fought bravely, sacrificing their lives for national tranquility and peace.
The group of sculptures standing here will remind us at all times that no matter when and where, as long as the country calls us, we must be like them, without hesitation, and move forward courageously.
The group sculpture will bear witness to the legacy of our Marine Division, an indelible military spirit!"
After Commander Qing finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience, shaking the entire earth.
The host and base political commissar announced: "Next, please allow the heroine Liu Junhui to speak!"
Liu Junhui took the stage and recalled with emotion Xiang Guodong's outstanding command on the battlefield. With tears in her eyes, she recounted how Xiang Guodong sacrificed his life to save her during the enemy bombing.
Her eyes were filled with endless nostalgia and affection for Xiang Guodong.
"Director Wang is a god of war on the battlefield!
He was fearless and brave, leading by example and leading us to victory after victory."
At this point, Liu Junhui's voice trembled slightly and tears flashed in her eyes.
"When the enemy planes were bombing, Xiang Guodong rushed towards me without hesitation, blocking countless shrapnel with his body.
He used his body to shield me, I survived, but he died!
He will always live in my heart!
I will definitely live up to his trust and raise his daughter Xiang Junlan into a talented person!"
Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks, moving the officers and soldiers below the stage.
Then, the base political commissar announced: "Next, Xiang Guodong's daughter, Xiang Junlan, will take the stage to speak!"
The staff adjusted the height of the microphone to suit Xiang Junlan's speech.
Seven-year-old Xiang Junlan, wearing a school uniform and a red scarf, was not at all nervous about going on stage.
Xiang Junlan stood straight, her small face revealing determination and spirit.
She looked at the crowd below the stage and said in a clear and loud voice: "My father, Xiang Guodong, is the greatest hero in my heart.
Before his death, he always left home early and returned late, working tirelessly for the development of the army."
Speaking of this, Xiang Junlan's eyes were red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.
"I will always remember his rough hands stroking my head and telling me to study hard and serve my country in the future.
He is gone now, but his words are like stars that light my way forward.
I know that he still has many unfulfilled dreams. Today I stand here and swear to everyone that I will study hard and be as brave and strong as my father.
No matter how many difficulties I encounter, I will move forward courageously.
I want to be a person like my father, a pillar of the country, so that my father will be proud of me when he sees me in heaven."
Xiang Junlan clenched her fists and raised them in front of her chest to express her determination.
The audience erupted in warm applause, which was an affirmation of her vow and an expectation for her future.
After the inauguration ceremony of the heroic group sculpture, hundreds of officers and soldiers did not leave.
They were the officers and soldiers trained by Xiang Guodong during his lifetime.
They surrounded Xiang Junlan and took turns hugging her.
Some of the officers and soldiers took out money and stuffed it into Xiang Junlan's pockets to help her study well.
Ten dollars here, five dollars there, three dollars there, Xiang Junlan's pockets were stuffed full.
Liu Junhui was very moved and said to Junlan, "Junlan, quickly salute and thank the uncles!"
Xiang Junlan raised her right hand above her head and saluted the uncles with the Young Pioneers' salute, without putting her hand down for a long time.
Today, Xiang Junlan got what she wanted, and her father finally had a sculpture.
She secretly made up her mind that every year on the anniversary of her father's death, she would ask her mother to bring them to make a sculpture to commemorate her father.
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That night, Li Yonggang took the stationery he bought for Junlan home.
He wanted to take advantage of this special day to further encourage Xiang Junlan.
The family finished their dinner as they sat together under the dim light. Li Yonggang took out a brand new set of stationery from his bag and handed it to Junlan.
"Junlan, this is what Dad bought for you. I know you've been studying hard, but Dad believes you'll have a great future."
Xiang Junlan's eyes lit up. She took the stationery with both hands, as if she remembered something, and turned and ran to her room.
When she came out again, she was holding a test paper in her hand.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, look, I made a lot of progress on this test. That's because I've been working hard."
Li Yonggang took the test paper and saw that the score was 100. He said, "Ah, 100! Not bad!"
The person living there also came over and looked at the perfect score he got after trying hard, his face full of satisfaction.
"Jun Lan is amazing! As long as you study hard, you will definitely be able to fulfill the oath you made in front of thousands of people this morning."
Xiang Junlan nodded vigorously.
The room was filled with a positive atmosphere, as if the future of Xiang Junlan was full of infinite hope.
Then, Xiang Junlan went to her room to do her homework.
Zhou Huaying and Liu Junhui got up to clean up the dishes.
Li Yonggang stood up, took off the hat hanging on the wall, and was about to return to the army.
Liu Junhui stopped Yonggang.
"Yonggang, please stay a little longer. I want to discuss something with you."
"it is good."
Li Yonggang sat in the living room, lit a cigarette, and waited for Liu Junhui.