175: Unable to calm down for a long time

...At 6:46, with a clear sound, the scene instantly fell silent.

Everyone's eyes turned toward the entrance of the square.

A squad of honor guards in military uniforms marched over with steady steps.

Their postures were upright, their gazes resolute, and every movement was incredibly precise.

"Goose-step, march!"

A passionate shout rang out, piercing the tranquility of the early morning.

Immediately after, the uniform sound of goose-steps followed—"Clack! Clack! Clack!" The sound was loud and powerful, beating like a drum against everyone's hearts.

Lei Jun's eyes instantly lit up.

She stared intently at the honor guards, afraid of missing a single detail.

Their leg-lift height was perfect down to the millimeter, toes pointed straight, landing with full force; the entire formation moved as one, without a hint of deviation.

Their uniforms were crisp, shoulder pads shimmering in the morning light; their expressions were solemn and grave, their eyes filled with reverence for the national flag and loyalty to the motherland.

The sound of the goose-steps grew closer and louder; that aura of absolute uniformity commanded involuntary respect.

Lei Jun could clearly feel that every footstep carried immense weight, as if they could shake the earth.

These weren't just steps; they were the backbone of a country, the spirit of a nation.

Her heart rate increased involuntarily, and a strong sense of pride surged within her.

Everyone around held their breath; no one spoke, as only the sound of the honor guards' goose-steps echoed across the square.

The men who had been looking at Lei Jun just moments ago now withdrew their gazes and stared intently at the honor guard, their faces full of solemnity.

The honor guard marched to the base of the flagpole and stopped in unison.

The commanding officer gave the order: "To the national flag... salute!"

"Swish!"

All the honor guards raised their hands in salute simultaneously, their movements perfectly synchronized without a moment's hesitation.

Then, the majestic national anthem began to play.

"Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves! With our very flesh and blood, let us build our new Great Wall!"

Everyone present began to sing along in unison.

Everyone stood tall, looking at the national flag with resolute eyes.

The atmosphere on the square reached a peak of solemnity; every face bore an expression of gravity and pride.

Lei Jun also joined in the singing, the song rolling in her throat, carrying an indescribable excitement.

She watched as the national flag slowly rose, the red banner unfurling in the morning light like a burning flame.

The sunlight spilled over the flag, making it appear exceptionally vibrant.

At this moment, Lei Jun's blood boiled with passion.

She thought of the history of the motherland, of the countless ancestors who had strived for today's peace and prosperity.

This flag carried so much meaning; it was the hope of countless people and the symbol of the nation.

The system had strengthened her body and given her extraordinary abilities, but at this moment, she felt even more the pride of being a person of the Dragon Kingdom.

This sense of pride moved her more than any system reward ever could.

Her eyes grew slightly warm as she stared fixedly at the flag until it reached the top of the pole and fluttered in the morning breeze.

Although Lei Ying, Lei Yue, and Lei Cai were androids, they also stood tall at this moment, their eyes full of solemnity.

Lin Xiaoya sang the national anthem, tears nearly falling.

She had never felt the greatness of her motherland so intensely.

Su Qing and Su Ya also hummed along softly, their faces filled with excitement.

They rarely had the chance to participate in such events, and witnessing the flag-raising ceremony in person now, their excitement was beyond words.

Su Qing wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

It's so good to be born in such a country!

Su Ya looked at the fluttering flag, her eyes full of reverence.

Everyone around was also immersed in this solemn atmosphere.

That elderly man was moved to tears, singing the national anthem incessantly while clutching a small national flag tightly to his chest.

A young mother held her child, teaching them to sing along with the anthem, her eyes full of tenderness and resolve.

There were also several foreign tourists who, although they couldn't sing the anthem, stood tall with expressions of admiration on their faces.

The anthem ended, and the national flag snapped in the wind at the top of the pole. Thunderous applause erupted at the scene, not subsiding for a long time.

Lei Jun took a deep breath, the excitement in her heart unable to calm down for a long time.

She looked at the fluttering flag, a smile from the bottom of her heart appearing on her lips.

This flag-raising ceremony was so meaningful.

Not only did she complete the system task, but she also felt the strength of the motherland and the pride of being a person of the Dragon Kingdom.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the task: Watch a complete Tiananmen flag-raising ceremony. Task reward: 2,000 godly tycoon coins have been credited.]

The system notification rang in her mind, but Lei Jun's attention was not on the godly tycoon coins at all.

She looked at the national flag fluttering over Tiananmen Square.

If there's a chance in the future, I must participate in more events like this.

Lin Xiaoya excitedly pulled Lei Jun's arm: "Sister Lei, that was so shocking!"

Lei Jun nodded, her eyes full of smiles: "Yes, it was very meaningful."

Their group stood on the square, watching the fluttering flag, and didn't leave for a long time... After returning to Shanghai, she and Lin Xiaoya went straight back to school for classes.

For Lei Jun, attending classes really wasn't difficult.

With her Photographic Memory, the knowledge points the teacher taught were engraved in her mind after hearing them once, and she did her homework and notes effortlessly.

Most of the time, she was observing the people and things on campus, soaking in the relaxed atmosphere of the school.

Lin Xiaoya stayed by her side at all times, saving seats for her in class and sharing campus gossip after class, acting like "Sister Lei's exclusive subordinate," afraid of missing something if she stayed too far away.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was Friday afternoon.

After the last public elective class ended, the students in the classroom packed their things and scattered. Lin Xiaoya also briskly packed both of their textbooks into her bag and quickly followed Lei Jun.

"Sister Lei, where are we going this weekend? Shall we go get some snacks?"

Back at the dormitory, Lei Jun threw her backpack onto a chair and immediately summoned the system interface.

Looking at the number "godly tycoon coins balance: 10,000," the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.

After saving for so long, it's finally enough!

She didn't hesitate for a second, her finger pointing directly at the glowing golden [God-tier Horsemanship] icon, her heart full of anticipation.

When she had scrolled through videos of equestrian competitions before, she thought the way the riders and horses worked together was so cool and dashing; now she could finally experience it for herself.

"Confirm purchase of [God-tier Horsemanship], consuming 10,000 godly tycoon coins."

"Purchase successful!"

"Skill activating..."

Just as the system notification finished, Lei Jun felt a warm current instantly spread throughout her body. It wasn't the gentle warmth she felt when she used Remove Menstruation, but a sense of impact carrying countless information fragments, yet it wasn't uncomfortable.

In the next second, countless pieces of knowledge and techniques regarding horsemanship were engraved into her very bones...