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Chapter 214 "As You Wish": Love the world you love, and may you have the smile you desire!

Piano, stage—CCTV's National Day Gala is practically the "highest configuration" for the Chinese entertainment industry.

When Shen Ming'en sat in front of this piano, to be honest, his feelings were really complicated. The complexity was not because of his own environment, nor because of his pride in appearing on CCTV's gala, but more so because of the emotions in the song "As You Wish" that he was about to sing.

Shen Ming'en was unsure what emotions to use when singing this piece—should it be gratitude or emotion?

There are.

But everyone felt...

Not enough.

No amount of emotion can fully express our gratitude to our parents and ancestors who gave everything for us, even their lives.

Shen Ming'en had experienced this feeling of "being at a loss" once before, when he sang "Little River Flowing 1952" on the show "Chinese Music Center". At that time, he had actually been preparing for a while. Fortunately, Yao Shuli was there, so he had someone to accompany him. He could rely more on Yao Shuli's "singing" to express his emotions, and he only needed to "speak".

But today, he sang "As You Wish" all by himself...

Naturally, this puts a lot of pressure on them.

"Oh!!!"

"come on!"

"Shen Ming'en!"

There were many people calling out Shen Ming'en's name at the scene, and the online live stream next door was also flooded with comments like "I think you're good enough." The atmosphere was quite good. The simultaneous live stream on CCTV's "Chinese Music Awards" platform alone had already exceeded 17 million viewers, and the popularity was ridiculously high...

At that time, it was practically the focus of everyone's attention; even Director Niu and others from the Chinese Music Awards were paying attention to it.

I just want to see what kind of performance it is that can directly steal all the traffic that their show has bought by sacrificing the marketing budget for the next three episodes!

At this moment, almost half of the traffic and popularity across the entire internet has converged here.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't under pressure with so many eyes on him, but thankfully Shen Ming'en was already used to it...

His gaze swept across the audience members below the stage, noticing the five-star red flags waving in their hands and pasted on their faces. His mind was once again filled with the scenes of "born under the red flag, growing up in the spring breeze" that he had witnessed that morning...

My heart is warmed, and I have so much to say to my ancestors in the afterlife.

But ultimately, I still want to tell them to put their minds at ease...

Our land is safe and sound, our country is prosperous and our people are at peace. Today, we are as they wished, a strong and prosperous nation!

"Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Shen Ming'en as he brings us the second theme song of tonight's National Day Gala: 'As You Wish'!"

As the host's booming voice echoed throughout every corner of the studio, Shen Ming'en's hands slowly rested on the black and white piano keys...

"Ding ding... Dong dong ding dong dong..."

Soothing, melodious, and highly recognizable tunes were played continuously by Shen Ming'en's fingers, quickly resonating in the ears of every viewer in the studio and online live broadcast room.

At that time, some staff members from the "Chinese Music Awards" program next door were watching Shen Ming'en's performance. To be honest, just hearing the melody of the intro, many of them had a feeling: "He has no reason to complain about losing."

Although Shen Ming'en's works rarely grab listeners' attention with highly recognizable melodies, everyone has to admit that Shen Ming'en can be considered a "prelude killer".

What is a "prelude killer"?
Audience members who listen to songs randomly can recognize a song simply by hearing its melody, even without knowing its title.

Aside from the chorus, this is probably the most distinctive part of the song.

At this moment, everyone had to admit that Shen Ming'en's song "As You Wish" had captured everyone's heart as soon as the intro started.

"..."

The scene gradually became quiet.

【…】

The chat in the adjacent online live stream room also entered a brief vacuum.

There's no other reason than that everyone who hears the intro probably knows that Shen Ming'en's work should be a relatively quiet and moving piece, so they subconsciously intend to be quiet and listen carefully.

It's like when you're watching videos, many people like a video posted by a blogger they like before they watch it.

And it was under these circumstances...

Shen Ming'en played the piano while softly singing:

……

"You are the long, winding road."

"A light shining through the thick fog in the mountains~"

"I am a child, walking in your eyes~"

"You are the bright moon and gentle breeze~"

"I am the one who watches over your dreams~"

Whether we meet again or not, I will embrace you for a lifetime.

……

Perhaps because he was so emotionally invested, Shen Ming'en's voice trembled a little when he first started singing, but this was not a flaw; rather, it seemed to add a touch of brilliance to the beginning.

And who can blame them when this song is so catchy and so easy to move people?
"Oh……"

Many audience members couldn't help but show expressions of "enchantment." Some audience members had quietly closed their eyes at the beginning of the performance, preparing to "savor" it, but now they couldn't help but show expressions of "satisfaction."

Some say that Shen Ming'en's works are like tea, which can be savored slowly. At this moment, this statement seems to have been perfectly embodied.

Is this a tribute to our parents' generation?

Someone in the online live stream commented:
【"As You Wish"...this song title is quite interesting, is there some deeper meaning?】

[It sounds a bit like expressing gratitude to one's parents or relatives.]

[This feels similar to the story of "Little River Flowing 1952"!]

【? You know what, you really shouldn't say that!】

This really does seem like a work expressing gratitude to revolutionary martyrs!

……

This year's netizens are really sharp. Shen Ming'en didn't explicitly say what this song was praising, but they still accurately guessed the "deeper meaning" of the song after Shen Ming'en sang a few verses.

Of course, it's not just that they guessed correctly; it's also possible that Shen Ming'en's lyrics weren't too deceptive.

Listen to those lyrics...

"You are the long road, the lamp in the thick fog of the mountains," comparing our ancestors to "road" and "lamp" not only describes the difficulties they faced in paving the way through the fog of the times, but also implies that they are the guide for future generations.

When the nation was in peril, it was they who lit the way forward for us!

"You are the bright moon and gentle breeze, and I am the dream you caress." The gentle imagery of "bright moon and gentle breeze" softens the grand narrative of the ancestors' image, instead emphasizing their silent yet profound protection of their descendants, much like nature itself.

And my growth and dreams are the result of being supported by this protection!

It was our forefathers who sacrificed themselves to bring us the peace we enjoy today!
"Whether we meet or not, I will embrace you for a lifetime." We may never have met, but we will always remember everything they have done for us, their sacrifices and contributions.

Every Chinese person will never forget those ancestors who gave everything for us!

...And I will love the world you love~

May you have the smile you desire~

"I'm holding your hand, albeit unsteadily."

"Please take me to tomorrow!"

……

As the chorus arrived, Shen Ming'en's voice gradually rose, but it wasn't as sharp as usual...

In fact, Shen Mingen's voice is very distinctive. He has always had the kind of voice that makes people recognize him as soon as he opens his mouth. Otherwise, he wouldn't have caused the whole audience to cheer when he opened his mouth while his face was covered a few days ago on "Sound Journey".

But at this moment, while extending the rendition of "As You Wish," he didn't fully reveal the characteristics of his voice...

Instead, the song conveyed a sense of "restraint."

Her voice had lost some of its sharpness and gained some warmth, but it wasn't overly fiery.

This "depersonalization" makes him the "spokesperson" for all listeners, giving the feeling that his voice is not "Shen Ming'en singing," but "every child speaking to their parents."

This "anonymity" maximizes the resonance of the song!

"Oh……"

Because they were so engrossed in listening, and because it was an event hosted by CCTV, the audience wasn't as enthusiastic or as loud as when Shen Ming'en appeared at events or offline before...

But that doesn't mean they're not interested in Shen Ming'en's work!

The online camera panned across some viewers, and you could easily see expressions of "absorption" on their faces. A few people were even touching their arms, feeling...

I got goosebumps all over!
no way……

What makes this piece so moving and touching?!

"Crack...crack..."

Someone raised their hand and clapped, as if applauding. Soon after, many people nearby also raised their hands in unison, applauding for Shen Ming'en, for the song "As You Wish," and for the ancestors praised in the work!

……

If you've ever tasted bitterness in my life, then...

"I wish to live up to your wish~"

"May our efforts not be in vain, may we forge ahead with courage!"

"This prosperous age is here every single day!"

……

The lyrics of "As You Wish" do not contain straightforward expressions of emotion such as "thank you" or "I love you," but instead convey feelings through "factual statements" such as "you have tasted my bitterness, I wish to live out your wish."

Chinese people tend to express their love less through words in intergenerational relationships. Parents' sacrifices are hidden in "silent endurance," and children's gratitude is hidden in "quiet imitation." The lyrics' "not saying" is closer to the truth than "saying"!

In the chorus, instead of a high-pitched burst, Shen Ming'en's voice slowly rises with gradually increasing strings, like a long sigh or a firm promise.

This "non-expressive" approach aligns with the "silent sacrifices" of our predecessors...

Their love was never dramatic, but rather a gentle, flowing stream, and the ending of the melody perfectly reflects this kind of love.

[Invincible!]

The chat in the adjacent online live stream room was practically going crazy with comments; so many people were saying:

[Hakim has won again this time!]

Goodness gracious! I thought his previous song, "The Red Flag Fluttering," was already unbeatable, but this next one, "As You Wish," has completely cemented his legendary status!

This song is just as good as any of Shen Ming'en's previous works in my heart!

You've really made singing revolutionary songs a shortcut to success!

……

In fact, now that Shen Ming'en has just sung "The Red Flag Fluttering," many viewers are not as excited about his second song.

After all, even someone as strong as Shen Ming'en, someone who could pass all five rounds of PK in the "Chinese Music Awards," wouldn't necessarily deliver two high-quality theme songs for CCTV's National Day Gala.

Therefore, people's expectations for his second work are at most on par with those for "Red Flag Fluttering".

The results of it?
As a result, his second piece, to some extent, not only surpassed "Red Flag Fluttering," but even surpassed many of his previous mainstream works!

While the theme of praising ancestors is present, "Little River Flowing 1952," due to its unique ethnic characteristics and the inclusion of some "rap" elements, has not achieved the same widespread popularity as some of his other works.

This has always been a regret for many fans.

It's a real shame that such a work praising our ancestors isn't more well-known.

And now...

As if knowing what everyone was thinking, Shen Ming'en pulled out another song, "As You Wish"!

This song is catchy, distinctive in its chorus, and popular in its "pop music" style!
If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely become one of Shen Ming'en's most widely sung works!

With such works existing, the spirit of our predecessors will surely be spread more widely and known to more young people!

Revolutionary predecessors used their lives as torches to ignite the flame of "national fulfillment" in the darkness, and today we stand on the land they paved with their blood, living up to the "life they wanted to see"!
This transmission of "wishes" is a "spiritual relay" that is even grander than "intergenerational inheritance," containing the secret to every nation's journey from suffering to rebirth!

This is "As You Wish," this is the "wish" of our ancestors!
As citizens of this country, we can forget everything else, but we must never forget our ancestors who sacrificed their lives to secure nearly a century of peace for us!

……

"You are the long river of time."

"A sky ignited by sparks."

"I am someone who looks up to you, so I'll sing your praises in a song~"

After singing the first complete verse and chorus of section A, Shen Ming'en did not relax. He also felt inexplicably flattered while singing these few lines of lyrics.

To sing praises to our ancestors through music is, frankly, an honor for Shen Ming'en.

The "wishes" of our ancestors were never personal feelings or love, but rather a "national cry" that pierced through the smoke of war.

They lived in the darkest of times, a time of widespread suffering and bloodshed. The country was divided up, and the people were reduced to mere ants. To "live" was a luxury, and "dignity" was nothing but empty talk.

Therefore, their "wishes" were made incredibly clear by the crucible of war!

Shen Ming'en continued singing:

"You are where I came from."

"This is also where my heart belongs~"

"You will meet me on every path in this world!"

"And I will..."

(End of this chapter)