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When Su Qinghuan announced the name "Li Hu" and his profession in her infectious voice, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room instantly changed from joy and emotion to incomparably solemn and dignified.

"A border guard! The first person to connect was actually a border guard!"

My goodness! A salute to our most beloved people!

"salute!"

"salute!"

In an instant, the entire screen was flooded with the words "Salute" and military salute emojis representing respect!

Everyone is using this method to pay the highest tribute to the unsung heroes who silently protect their peace.

In the control room, Su Qinghuan nodded heavily to Xiao Li beside her.

Xiao Li understood and immediately pressed the button to connect to the signal.

The next second, the live stream screen was split in two.

On the left, there is still the lively scene of the bonfire party in Wujia Village.

On the right, a brand new small video window appears.

The view through the window was somewhat dim and shaky.

The background is a very simple-looking little house made of stone.

The room was simply furnished, with only a cot and a worn-out wooden table.

On the table, a red candle flickered in the cold wind.

A young man wearing a thick, faded military overcoat sat somewhat awkwardly at the table, facing the camera.

His face was tanned dark by the intense ultraviolet rays of the plateau, and his lips were somewhat chapped.

But his eyes shone as brightly as the brightest star in the night sky.

His posture was as upright as a javelin.

He is Li Hu.

The moment Li Hu's face appeared in the live stream.

Everyone felt a sudden pang of sadness in their noses.

"Is this... is this the living environment for us border guards?"

"It's...it's too bitter..."

"I cried, I really cried. We were in our warm homes, eating New Year's Eve dinner and watching the Spring Festival Gala. But they were in such harsh conditions, guarding the country's borders for us."

"A salute! Seriously, I don't know what else to say but a salute."

This seemed to be the first time Li Hu had faced such a large scene.

He seemed a little nervous; his hands, which were used to holding guns, were now tightly gripping the hem of his clothes.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word because of nervousness.

Looking at his nervous yet simple appearance, Su Qinghuan gave him an incredibly warm and encouraging smile.

"Hello, Li Hu." Her voice was gentle, like a spring breeze that could melt ice and snow. "Don't be nervous, make yourself at home."

"We are all your family."

Su Qinghuan's words were like a warm current, instantly soothing Li Hu's tense heart.

He took a deep breath and gave the camera a somewhat shy and simple smile.

"Hello...Host." His voice trembled slightly with excitement. "Dear viewers, Happy New Year!"

He faced the camera and gave a perfectly standard military salute!

"good!"

"Good job, young man!"

"Hello to you too! You've worked hard!"

The live stream was once again flooded with a deluge of comments.

"Li Hu, can you share your feelings with us right now?" Su Qinghuan asked softly. "Today is New Year's Eve, and you're all alone in this remote frontier. Do you miss home?"

When the word "home" was mentioned, a warm mist instantly welled up in Li Hu's bright eyes.

He nodded, his voice becoming somewhat low.

"think."

I miss my dad, I miss my mom, and I miss my younger sister who is still in college.

"I...I haven't been home for Chinese New Year for three years."

As he spoke, he pulled out a family photo carefully wrapped in plastic film from the inner pocket of his thick military overcoat.

He showed the photo to the camera.

In the photo, the family of four is smiling so happily and brightly.

In the live stream, countless viewers were overwhelmed with emotion the moment they saw this family photo.

"Waaaaah, I can't take it anymore! He's still just a child!"

"Don't cry, brother! We'll celebrate the New Year with you!"

"Li Hu, what are your New Year's wishes? Or is there anything you want to say to your family?" Su Qinghuan's voice also carried a slight, barely perceptible sob.

Upon hearing this, Li Hu remained silent for a moment.

Then, he raised his head, and in his eyes, which were already brimming with tears, shone an unwavering light.

He faced the camera and, in an incredibly loud and solemn tone, said, word by word, "I have two New Year's wishes."

"First, I wish my parents, who live far away in Henan Province, good health and a happy new year. I also wish my younger sister academic success and happiness every day."

"Dad, Mom, your son is unfilial; I can't be with you for the New Year again."

"But my son has no regrets."

"Because behind me lies my motherland!"

"And my second wish..."

Li Hu paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the screen, landing on the small figure sitting quietly by the campfire, listening to him speak.

A look of excitement appeared on his face.

"I hope I can tell our young master in person..."

"Thanks!"

"Thank you for letting us soldiers guarding the frontier know."

"We are not alone!"

"Thank you for letting us know that while we are protecting this country, there are others protecting us!"

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