On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Everyone craned their necks, eager to see what kind of performance the usually stern and disciplined instructors would deliver.

The three instructors exchanged a smile, clearly having been prepared, and calmly stood up amidst the cheers of the crowd, walking to the center of the field.

Instructor Lei stood in the middle, cleared his throat, and surprisingly, a rare, slightly awkward but sincere smile appeared on his face. His resolute facial features softened considerably under the campfire.

"Attention, everyone!" Instructor Lei called out the command as usual, but his tone was no longer stern, instead carrying a hint of teasing. "At ease! Relax, this is not training time."

This opening remark immediately drew a burst of good-natured laughter and even more enthusiastic applause.

"Next..." Instructor Lei continued, his gaze sweeping over the faces filled with excitement and anticipation, "The three of us are going to do something different for you! We'll sing a funny version of 'Returning from Target Practice,' a song we made up back in the company! Just to liven things up!"

A comedic version of "Returning from Target Practice"? The students' eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief.

Can this well-known military song really have a funny version?

However, the original version of this song has a very festive and lively melody.

Without any accompaniment, the three instructors exchanged glances and adjusted their positions.

One of the instructors even imitated a band conductor, waving his arms comically.

Instructor Lei started with his booming voice, but the lyrics took a different turn:

"The sun sets in the west, its glow a vibrant red."

Another instructor immediately chimed in, winking and singing:

"Soldiers, return to camp after target practice! Return to camp!"

The third instructor then used exaggerated physical gestures to accompany the lesson:

"The red flower on her chest reflects the colorful sunset~"

Then the three of them sang together with extremely humorous rhythms and expressions:
"Joyful songs fill the air~ Ah~ Rice and steamed buns smell so good, the class monitor said he wants extra food! mi so la mi so, la so mi do re~"

They not only changed the lyrics, adding down-to-earth content such as "rice and steamed buns" and "the squad leader's extra meal," but also added exaggerated and slightly clumsy dance moves to the performance, such as imitating unsteady gun handling, walking with a limp, and even simulating choking on a steamed bun.

Their singing wasn't perfect, and they were even a little off-key, but their uninhibited dedication, their deliberately funny expressions, and their tacit interaction perfectly captured the pure, simple joy that belongs to the military camp!
This lets everyone know that while the military is serious when it needs to be, it also has plenty of relaxing activities when it needs to be.

This completely overturned the students' perception of drill instructors!
The three instructors, who previously had sharp eyes and thunderous commands, were now acting like three big boys, making faces and singing in a funny tone!
This striking contrast instantly ignited laughter and enthusiasm throughout the venue.

"Ahhh! Instructor Lei is so cute!"

"My God! Is this the same Instructor Wang I know?"

"So Instructor Fang can be funny too! What a sudden change in style!"

"Hahahaha! Who changed this tune? So talented! It's almost identical to the original, but even more hilarious."

Laughter, applause, and cheers nearly lifted the night sky. Many students laughed so hard they were doubled over, clapping their hands vigorously.

Wang Lan stomped her feet excitedly and shouted at Li Zhe, "That performance was amazing!"

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing couldn't help but chuckle as they watched the three instructors performing energetically on the field, feeling that the distance between them had instantly shortened considerably.

Zhao Ya covered her mouth and chuckled softly. At the same time, her gaze inadvertently swept over Shen Xinghe, who had just finished his performance and was now sitting quietly. This was the instinctive desire to share happy things with someone you like. When she looked over, she noticed that Shen Xinghe also seemed to have a very faint smile on his lips.

After the song ended, the three instructors returned to their standing-at-attention posture, but their faces were filled with joyful smiles, and they were even slightly out of breath.

Looking at the students laughing below the stage, Instructor Lei waved his hand and asked, "How was it? Are you all satisfied with the singing?"

"Satisfied!!!" The deafening response echoed across the playground.

"Good! Remember that!" Instructor Lei's voice regained some of its usual authority, but the smile in his eyes was undisguised. "On the training field, we are instructors! Off the training field, we can be your friends too! Tomorrow during training, if anyone does the same thing again, I'll make them come up here and perform this solo!"

This "threat" drew even louder laughter and cheers.

The instructors, in their unexpected way, not only demonstrated their approachability but also brought the joyful atmosphere of the party to another climax.

At this moment, the strict military training discipline blends perfectly with the laughter and joy, creating a unique and heartwarming scene in our youthful memories.

After another round of enthusiastic applause, Teacher Zhang stepped forward and said, "Good times always pass too quickly, and tonight's bonfire party is coming to an end. I know that many students may still be reluctant to leave, or may still be 'relieved' that they weren't called up to go on stage..."

His humorous words drew a burst of lighthearted laughter.

“But it’s okay,” he changed the subject, “there are still a few days of military training left. In the four, eight or even more years of university life ahead, we will have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other and showcase our talents. Tonight is just the beginning! I hope that the warmth brought by the songs, laughter and the campfire can accompany you through every day of the upcoming military training, and I also hope that this newly formed friendship can last forever!”

"Now, I declare tonight's bonfire party a complete success! All instructors and students, thank you for your hard work! Go back and get some rest, recharge your energy, and see you on the training field tomorrow! Dismissed!"

As Teacher Zhang finished speaking, a soothing closing song began to play from the speakers.

The campfire was still burning, but people began to get up in twos and threes, preparing to leave.

"Let's go back," Chen Mo said softly, pulling Su Yuqing up beside him.

Su Yuqing nodded, her face still flushed with excitement and happiness from singing a heartfelt duet with Chen Mo in front of everyone.

Wang Lan immediately came over and patted Chen Mo's shoulder hard: "Old Mo, you're awesome! You've been hiding your talent! Your singing almost moved me to tears!"

Zhou Yue also took Su Yuqing's arm and said with a grin, "Yuqing, the way you looked at Chen Mo when you were singing, wow, it was so sweet! I saw a lot of boys in the audience had their hearts broken."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously from the side: "That's right, that's right, your duet is absolutely the best of all the performances tonight!"

Li Zhe also rarely spoke up to comment: "The song selection is excellent, and the emotional expression is also very well done."

Although his expression was quite ordinary, it was already the highest praise he could offer. (End of Chapter)