Chapter Thirty-Seven: Who wrote this song?
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"Wow, really? The company commander can sing?"
"What's so special about that? What soldier doesn't know a few military songs?"
"Hahaha... I thought the company commander only knew how to beat people!"
...
The troublemakers perked up immediately when they heard Qin Yuan was going to teach them military songs.
Anyway, it was still early before lunch, and they didn't want to go back yet. Singing a few songs during their break would be a form of entertainment.
Qin Yuan smiled calmly and said, "The song is called 'Unity is Strength'!"
"The lyrics are easy to understand, and the melody is catchy. It's a new song I recently wrote."
Qin Yuan boasted shamelessly.
After all, this song didn't exist in the world. Even if he didn't admit to writing it, what if it became popular? Wouldn't that be a loss?
Anyway, no one could expose him!
"Holy crap! No way! The company commander wrote this song himself?"
"I have to listen to this! I'm really looking forward to seeing how good his songwriting is!"
"So, how do you think the company commander's songwriting is compared to 'Big Bowl Wide Noodles'? Want to make a bet?"
"Big Bowl Wide Noodles is definitely better! I don't believe a soldier can compare to a professional singer!"
...
The troublemakers got even more excited when they heard that Qin Yuan wrote the song. Their eyes widened and ears perked up, ready to see Qin Yuan make a fool of himself.
Qin Yuan saw right through their thoughts. "Hmph, these troublemakers, old habits die hard! But... sorry everyone, I'm sorry to disappoint you!"
If he hadn't had such powerful singing skills, Qin Yuan might have been intimidated.
But now?
No problem at all!
"Old Zhang, I didn't expect our company commander to write songs!" Li Yongjun, standing nearby, couldn't help but chuckle.
"He probably learned some songwriting techniques online when he was in clerical work. He just scribbled something down, so let's just listen to it casually," Zhang Mingmin teased.
Soldiers all know each other's backgrounds!
Letting someone who handles guns dabble in writing?
Isn't that a joke?
In the military, someone who can write songs is one in a million.
After all, everyone's busy training; who has the time and energy for those ethereal things like songs?
"Listen up, everyone!"
With a light cough, Qin Yuan calmed himself and quickly got into singing mode.
"Unity is strength
Unity is strength
This strength is iron
This strength is steel
Stronger than iron
Stronger than steel
Fire at Faith
Let all undemocratic regimes die
Towards the sun
Towards freedom
Towards the new China
Shoot out a blazing light!"
After the song ended!
Everyone was stunned!
Su Xiaoyu exclaimed, speechless: "My God! This song is amazing!"
Zhang Shuai exclaimed excitedly: "The song is powerful and catchy! The lyrics are exquisite, truly exquisite!"
Hua Shan Ke: "Can a soldier really write such a powerful song?"
Zang Chong: "Although I don't know what the song is about, it sounds really energetic! Much better than the military songs we learned a few days ago! At least it's very enjoyable to listen to!"
...
All the troublemakers were stunned at this moment!
They were all shocked by Qin Yuan's song! "So? What do you all think of this song? Want to learn it?" Qin Yuan asked with a smile.
Actually, there was no need to ask!
Just look at the expressions on the faces of the troublemakers, and you'd know how shocked they were!
"Awesome! Such a great military song, we have to learn it!"
"I've learned something new! My eyes have been opened! Company Commander Qin Yuan's martial arts are unparalleled, he's unified the Jiang..."
"Company Commander, I'm completely in awe of you! A huge, utter admiration! I never imagined you were not only handsome and incredibly strong, but you could also write songs? A talent like you would be successful anywhere! It's such a waste that you're just a lowly soldier! Company Commander, why don't you come work at my dad's company? I'll have him give you a branch office,
and I'll even marry my sister to you!"
"I object to this marriage! Company Commander, I..." "My second uncle is a renowned agent in the entertainment industry, with vast resources. If you wanted to debut, with your looks and songwriting abilities, you'd instantly become a top-tier star. What kind of person couldn't you get then?"
"Company Commander, my uncle really loves military songs. I'll recommend you to him. Add each other on WeChat tonight and have a good chat. By the way, my uncle is a lieutenant general in the North China Military Region; perhaps he can be of some help to you..."
...
Upon hearing Qin Yuan's question, the troublemakers became incredibly excited, each one brimming with enthusiasm, some even trying to introduce Qin Yuan to potential partners!
Qin Yuan was utterly exasperated!
"Quiet!"
A deep, angry shout.
The troublemakers instantly fell silent, the entire training ground becoming eerily quiet.
"I'm here to teach you to sing, not to find jobs or partners!"
"Now, everyone, learn this song properly. This is your pre-dinner song today! Try to learn this song before dinner!"
Qin Yuan commanded the group. "Don't worry, Company Commander! This song is so catchy and simple, we could learn it with our eyes closed!"
"We'd learn it in the blink of an eye!"
...
The troublemakers patted their chests in assurance.
And indeed.
Under Qin Yuan's tutelage, within minutes, after a couple of quick repetitions, the troublemakers had mastered the new song, singing it with a powerful and impressive voice, which was truly inspiring!
"Not bad, not bad! These troublemakers learn quickly!"
Qin Yuan was very satisfied.
He glanced at the time; it was almost 7 o'clock, nearly lunchtime.
"Everyone, please!"
"Destination: the mess hall!"
"Forward!"
At his command, the troublemakers immediately formed neat rows and marched towards the mess hall.
"Company Commander, you're awesome!"
"Company Commander Qin is truly amazing!"
"My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unstoppable, like the Yellow River overflowing its banks..."
The two platoon leaders showered Qin Yuan with praise.
Qin Yuan remained calm, unmoved by anything, and chuckled, "That's it? That's amazing? This is just the beginning!"
In front of the mess hall.
The classic pre-meal song.
The Second and Fourth Company Commanders stood enthusiastically at the front, directing, their arms waving so fast it was dazzling.
"Unity is strength!"
Suddenly, the recruits' song drifted from the side.
In an instant!
All the companies were jolted awake!
They couldn't help but turn their heads!
Attracted by this sudden, powerful song!
"This power is iron!"
"This power is steel!"
"Stronger than iron!"
"Stronger than steel!"
...
The short, powerful lyrics, coupled with the catchy melody, immediately captured the attention of everyone present.
"Holy crap! What song is this? It's so good!"
"Listening to this song, my back suddenly doesn't hurt anymore, it's not sore anymore, I'm full of energy!"
"Company Commander, when did the unit get such a great new song? We've never heard it before!"
...
In a short moment.
Everyone was enthusiastically discussing this novel song!
The Second and Fourth Company Commanders looked at each other, bewildered. "Where did this song come from? We don't know either! Could it be written by a new recruit??? That's unlikely! Who wrote this song?"
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