His voice was quiet, yet carried an unquestionable authority.
Su Guohua shuddered. As if granted a pardon, he lowered his head and retreated to one side like a child who had done something wrong, not even daring to sit.
Jiang Lan gradually stopped crying too. She wiped away her tears and looked at Yue Xiaofei, her eyes filled with tenderness and pride.
"All right, all right. I won't cry anymore."
She choked out, "You've grown up, Xiaofei. You've made something of yourself. I'm so happy for you."
Just then.
"Bwooo-"
A deep, powerful horn blast rang across the entire square.
Immediately afterward, the stirring, solemn "Military Review March" thundered into life!
The Military Parade had officially begun!
The entire square instantly grew solemn.
Everyone stopped talking and, as one, turned their gaze toward the broad Chang'an Avenue running through the center of the square.
A live broadcast also appeared on the giant screen at the center of the Reviewing Stand.
A poised female host in military uniform and a male host with a resonant voice and crisp diction appeared before the camera.
"Distinguished guests, and everyone watching on television and online, good morning!"
"We are here at the largest and most significant Military Parade since the founding of the Dragon Kingdom!"
The male host's voice reached every listener clearly through the speakers positioned throughout the square.
"Today's parade is more than a routine display of national strength. It is a drawing of our sword, a declaration to the entire world!"
"It will prove to the world that our Dragon Kingdom has both the resolve and the ability to defend every inch of our territory and protect every one of our compatriots!"
The female host's voice brimmed with passion and strength.
"That's right! Today, we will not only review our military's