Ouyang Jun was focused solely on his college entrance exams and refused to participate in rehearsals. Lu Zheng's pleas fell on deaf ears, leaving him furious. After calling the commander, Shao Shuai sought out Lu Zheng, who was still seething at Ouyang Jun and declared anyone wanting to launch must sign a pledge. Wang Tian and Qian Lei quarreled over the emcee role, so Yan Yibing held an anonymous vote—one abstention resulted in a tie between them. This parade marked a profound milestone in the 70-year history of New China. The political commissar convened a meeting to raise selection standards. Afterward, Lü Zheng felt dejected, suspecting Ouyang Jun had contacted the commissar.
