Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 514 - 0514 Artistic Female Soldier 2_1

Chapter 514: Chapter 0514 Artistic Female Soldier 2_1

With the commander opening up about it, others then shared their own stories of unrelated homecomings and the estrangement they felt with their children afterwards.

"We, as soldiers, must get used to living separate from our families."

"Indeed, as soldiers, if we don’t safeguard our nation, where would the haven of our homes be? It’s just about getting used to."

"It’s really a disservice to our wives and children, though! I was out fighting wars, didn’t go home for eight years, my mother-in-law’s funeral was handled by my wife alone, and even my child didn’t recognize me, asking her mother who this stranger was."

"Eight years? The commander didn’t go home for more than a decade at one point."

The commander waved it off with a smile, "Wasn’t everyone like that during the Anti-Japanese War? There’s nothing much to say about it. Let’s not speak anymore, the performance is about to start on stage, let’s watch, enjoy some songs and dances, and relax."

As it was a dress rehearsal, it wasn’t an official performance, but it was very close to one.

On the stage in the auditorium, the cultural troupe of female soldiers either belted out songs, elegantly danced, or adorned themselves beautifully for their roles. Regardless of whether they wore traditional opera outfits with extravagant makeup or simply donned the plain green army uniform, uncaked with makeup, each had a slim figure, radiant smiles, and exuded the warmth of spring amidst the cold winter.

While the others watched attentively, cheering and applauding in appreciation now and then, Lu Jiang was merely going through the motions, his mind caught up in the memories of his wedding and his wife’s every gesture and smile.

His wife was so beautiful that all the performers on stage combined could not match her single finger’s worth.

What exactly was unparalleled beauty? What was country-shaking and city-toppling charm?

His wife was just that.

She had the most exquisite brows, the most beautiful eyes, the quaintest nose, the most perfect lips, and her skin was as tender and smooth as a newborn’s. When she was perspiring heavily beneath him, she was like a body of autumnal water, almost drowning him.

He would get to see his wife tomorrow, and that annoying Little Fatty.

Lu Jiang frowned slightly, his joy of seeing his wife soon was nearly overshadowed by Little Fatty’s mischief. But since he himself was the father, he decided to magnanimously forgive Little Fatty.

When a song ended with thunderous applause, it roused Lu Jiang from his daze. He clapped along, although he had no idea what the song was about; he knew no one could tell his thoughts were already with his wife and child.

As the audience gazed at the stage, those onstage were also observing the audience, taking in everything below.

Backstage, the female soldiers who had performed their dances calmed their excited hearts and chatted animatedly.

"Wow! The aura of the generals in the audience is intimidating, each one appearing as regal as dragons and fierce as tigers!"

"How did my dance go? Did everything go right?"

"I really admire Bai Xue. Standing on the stage, under the spotlight, she still manages to sing with such calm and even more passionately than usual. When I was dancing, her singing made my heart swell."

Mentioning Bai Xue, the discussing female soldiers sneakily glanced at her who was currently changing clothes and removing makeup.

Bai Xue, the most beautiful flower in their cultural troupe.

’Beautiful’ is insufficient to describe her looks. ’Stunning’ is more apt. When in the Capital, many children of high-ranking officials pursued her, placing her at the top of the beauty list.

Everyone in the troupe admired her, feeling inferior in comparison.

Who could blame them? Her background was not bad either. Her grandfather was a veteran of the Anti-Japanese War and her brothers held mid-level government posts in the Capital. She herself was immensely skilled in the arts, and people like them couldn’t be compared with her despite having been selected into the troupe after multiple screenings.