After offending capital, my songs became more and more popular.

Chapter 215 The mountains and rivers are safe and sound, the fireworks are ordinary, but you can see the view you wanted!

The wishes of our ancestors can be seen in every line of the lyrics of the song "As You Wish".

"You are the long road" refers to the 25,000-mile Long March they traversed, and the hope trodden out by their frozen straw sandals in the snow-capped mountains and grasslands!
"The light in the thick fog of the mountains" is the flame of faith they raised during the White Terror, illuminating the way for those who came after them: "Humans can live like humans!"

……

"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!"

If you've ever tasted bitterness in my sweetness, I'm willing to live out your wish.

"May it not be in vain, may you forge ahead bravely!"

This grand event happens every day!

……

The line "If you have ever tasted my bitterness" from "As You Wish" still resonated with many audience members, even though it was the second time they had heard it.

This lyric perfectly captures the most poignant connection between our ancestors and their descendants.

The "sweetness" we enjoy today was earned through their extreme "bitterness".

Their "suffering" is a physical purgatory and a spiritual rupture; while our heaven is the lively atmosphere of the soy milk stall in the early morning, the laughter of children in the courtyard, the peace and quiet at the desk late at night, and the five-star red flag flying in Tiananmen Square at this very moment on National Day!
These everyday experiences, which our ancestors could not have imagined, were the "wish fulfilled" that they paid for with their lives.

Just like the lyrics say, "I am the dream you cherish"...

Our lives today are the very "dream" they had during the war, and they were the hands that held up that "dream".

Even though these hands have long since turned to dust...

"Oh……"

These connotations and profound meanings may well be hidden in the lyrics and contained in Shen Ming'en's singing.

When these emotions are accurately conveyed to everyone's ears through music, at that moment, as the camera pans across each audience member, you can see expressions of "emotion" on their faces.

The event actually invited several veterans who had lived through that era. To be honest, these veterans not only don't appreciate the works of young singers, but they usually think they're a joke...

Even they couldn't help but feel "tears welling up" when listening to Shen Ming'en sing "As You Wish" for them.

The camera captured tears glistening in their eyes, perhaps as they recalled those glorious years and their comrades who fought alongside them.

Seeing such a wonderful era today, with our motherland prosperous and strong, people living in peace and contentment, everyone having enough to eat and wear, and faces beaming with happy smiles...

They must be very happy, right?

"Boom...boom..."

With strings and drums accompanying the ever-rising melody from Shen Ming'en's fingertips, the arrangement didn't gradually slow down or come to a close at the end of the B section verse; instead, it continued to soar!
At that moment, Shen Ming'en also sang loudly:

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"Our land is safe and sound!"

"Fireworks are commonplace!"

"But you got to see the view you wanted!"

"Sleep peacefully, children!"

"Just like you love it so much!"

……

A bridge is a musical or sonic variation in a song that contrasts with other parts of the song. It is usually used to break the repetitive pattern of a song and keep the listener's attention, and it has a unique style and emotional expression in the song.

In "As You Wish", the part that Shen Ming'en just sang was more like a "sublimation" of the entire work.

【Ah ah ah! 】

【wok!】

At the same time, the number of viewers in the adjacent online live stream room had reached nearly 2 million. At that moment, the discussion on various platforms was absolutely explosive, with the screen filled with comments like:

[Invincible! Invincible!!!]

Anyone want some dumpling soup? I've got goosebumps all over, you can have as many as you want!

[Following "Little River Flowing 1952," this is yet another famous song by Shen Ming'en that pays tribute to his predecessors!]

[His status as a spokesperson for revolutionary songs is absolutely top-notch!]

……

The song told so many stories.

The "wishes" of our revolutionary predecessors were never a "one-sided gift," but rather an agreement that required future generations to "take up the baton."

This is not just empty remembrance, but concrete action!
It is the researchers in the laboratory who are working hard to build a "strong nation in science and technology" because our predecessors hoped that we would no longer be held back by technological bottlenecks.

It is the border guards who stand guard on the frontier in the biting cold wind, because their predecessors shed their last drop of blood for the "integrity of the country";

It is ordinary people who live their lives earnestly in their jobs, because our ancestors wanted every Chinese citizen to be able to live a peaceful and comfortable life every day.

Today, we witness high-speed trains speeding by, aircraft carriers sailing far and wide, the eradication of poverty, and the realization of our space dreams…

These are all things we "saw" and "fulfilled" for our ancestors!
……

"And I will dream the reunion you dreamed of!"

May your wishes last forever!

"Walk the long road you have walked!"

"I love you like this!"

……

The wishes of our ancestors inherently included the idea of ​​"allowing future generations to choose their own wishes."

They broke the shackles of the old world not so that future generations would live "the way they prescribed," but so that we could freely love and create this world.

This kind of magnanimity—allowing future generations to become like oneself—is the highest realm of "willingness."

"Walk the long road you have walked"—this road is not only the "road to national independence" they pioneered, but also the "road to national rejuvenation" that we continue to write.

At the end of the road lies the starry sky they once gazed upon, and it is also the distant place we are now arriving at!
……

"I too will see a world you have never seen!"

"Write the poems you haven't written yet!"

"The moon in the sky, the longing in my heart~"

"You'll always be by my side..."

……

Singing "As You Wish" in peacetime is not only a way of expressing gratitude to our ancestors, but also a response to the "bravest people" of a century ago.

Their "wishes" were so heavy that they needed to lay the foundation with their lives;

Their suffering was so intense that it gave weight to today's sweetness.

The so-called "deeper fulfillment" is that we can finally say to those nameless predecessors: "We will continue the road you did not finish; we will love the world you did not see!"

Let our ancestors, who are merely names in history textbooks, become the "lights" around us, silently protecting us every night when darkness falls. This is probably the most profound essence of "As You Wish".

And this dream, spanning a century, will forever continue on its journey!

At the end of the song, Shen Ming'en stopped playing, stood up from the piano, picked up the microphone, and faced every audience member and every camera lens, softly and emotionally delivering the final performance:

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"I made a promise with you..." "A life of purity."

"Like your young...face."

……

The song falls.

"..."

A brief silence fell over the studio.

Perhaps because Shen Mingen's performance was so heartfelt and the audience was so engrossed, many were still caught up in the story of the song when it ended.

Not to mention the offline audience, even the nearly 200 million viewers watching the live stream at the same time didn't have time to send a single comment for half a day.

Many people were truly captivated by the performance!
After a brief silence...

As Shen Ming'en bowed deeply to the camera and the audience...

For a moment.

"Clap clap..."

"Clap clap clap..."

This time, no one took the lead; almost everyone spontaneously and from the bottom of their hearts raised their hands to applaud Shen Ming'en.

"it is good!"

"Well done!"

"sounds amazing!"

Words of praise seem so pale and powerless at this moment. For the audience, perhaps only the simplest, most straightforward and pure words such as "sounds good," "sang well," and "good" can best describe the shock in their hearts.
I'm so satisfied...

After listening to this piece, everyone felt only one word: satisfaction!

In the online live stream chat, the comment section was filled with messages like:
"The Red Flag Fluttering" pays tribute to the national flag and sings praises to a bright future; "As You Wish" pays tribute to our predecessors, so that everyone will forever remember their sacrifices...

Now I understand why Shen Ming'en was chosen for both theme songs on CCTV's end...

The central bank has its reasons!

It would be truly unacceptable if a work of this caliber weren't selected...

……

Unsurprisingly, Shen Ming'en's two works received remarkably consistent praise.

It's the kind of thing that even those petty trolls can't smear...

"The Red Flag Fluttering" and "As You Wish" are both heavyweight works if taken out of context.

Previously, some people questioned whether Shen Ming'en had gotten both of his works selected through back channels, but now it seems that he truly relied entirely on his own hard work and talent!

Anyway...

At that moment, all the audience members present, as well as those watching the live stream online or in front of their televisions, gave it rave reviews.

At that moment, Shen Ming'en, who was in the center of everyone's attention, could be said to be the most popular and sought-after superstar in the Chinese entertainment industry today, without exception.

"Clap clap clap..."

Not only the audience, but also some of the backstage performers and staff, including Yao Changyu and Chen Guangrong, couldn't help but applaud Shen Ming'en after listening to the two performances.

“Now I believe you…” Teacher Chen Guangrong patted Yao Changyu on the shoulder and said, “Your son-in-law, Que Shi, got his performance spot through his own abilities.”

Previously, almost everyone around Yao Changyu believed that Shen Mingen got two singing spots for CCTV's theme songs because of his connections...

But after listening to Shen Ming'en's "Red Flag Fluttering" and "As You Wish," they suddenly realized that they had underestimated him...

Yao Changyu shook his head and said only, "Young people still need experience."

"Loading cargo, look at that grin on your face, you're probably feeling pretty proud of yourself, aren't you? You're trying to show off to me..." Teacher Chen Guangrong thought to himself.

"Yes, yes, yes~" Teacher Chen chuckled, too lazy to argue with this arrogant man. She had originally intended to mention to him whether he wanted to have dinner with Shen Ming'en after the performance, but...

She had just opened her mouth, but hadn't even had a chance to open it yet...

Not far away, a man in a suit and tie was standing with his hands behind his back, smiling, and pulling a backstage staff member aside, seemingly asking her something.

It looks like... they're asking about someone?
"Qin Yu?"

Upon seeing the latter, Teacher Chen Guangrong was somewhat surprised. He didn't even move his lips, but still whispered something in Yao Changyu's ear:
"Why is he here?"

If Lin Bei, the boss of Shen Ming'en's company Ruixing Entertainment, were here, he would definitely recognize at a glance the man whom Teacher Chen Guangrong called "Qin Yu" as the leader of the rabble in their tea room, the tea brewer, General Manager Qin.

“Nonsense…” Master Yao shook his head and replied calmly, “He’s here for the overseas performances.”

As he said this, Yao Changyu turned around, making a move to leave...

Being as aloof as he was, he couldn't be bothered with someone like Qin Yu.

Teacher Chen Guangrong was puzzled, but seeing Yao Changyu leave, he figured he would definitely follow suit...

When the two men saw President Qin, they didn't run away like mice seeing a cat. Yao Changyu said he'd rather describe it as "good shoes not getting tainted by stinky dogs"...

Getting involved with this President Qin is bound to bring bad luck.

But just as the two turned to leave...

"Master Yao! Teacher Chen! Please wait a moment!"

Mr. Qin, dressed in a suit and tie, seemed to have finally found the person he was looking for, and immediately jogged over.

A master is a master. Even when Yao Changyu heard President Qin's words, he simply ignored them and didn't even stop to listen...

On the contrary, singer Chen Guangrong's feet were a bit out of control; when someone called him, he actually stopped.

If he stops now, it would seem a bit inappropriate for Master Yao to leave as well, wouldn't it?
"you really……"

After giving his friend a resentful glare, Master Yao turned away helplessly.

With a slight, polite smile, Master Yao, as if noticing Qin Yu by chance, said:

"Mr. Qin, what brings you here to watch the performance in person today?"

"Oh, this is about some things related to our overseas performance in a couple of days. I came to take care of things..." President Qin chuckled casually. "By the way, will you two be coming to Xiao Ri Zi's place with us in a while?"

The "overseas performance" he mentioned is a performance event with the main theme of promoting our national culture. It is led by the government and involves some very talented singers from the new generation.

Both Master Yao and Chen Guangrong had students involved, as well as some artists sent by entertainment agencies who were selected through a rigorous process.

According to Master Yao and Teacher Chen Guangrong, Qin's company has sent quite a few artists, and this time they'll probably get to steal the spotlight again.

"Is that so?" Master Yao chuckled and nodded, too lazy to waste any more words with President Qin, and simply said, "Then President Qin, you go ahead and do your work. We still need to go backstage to take a look."

After saying that, Master Yao turned and left without waiting for President Qin's reply.

"See you later, President Qin." Teacher Chen Guangrong was quite sensible; he greeted him with a smile and followed Yao Changyu.

But just as the two of them turned around...

Suddenly, President Qin behind him raised his voice and said, "Master Yao, if I remember correctly, Shen Ming'en should also be on the list for this overseas performance, right?"

The words fell...

Yao Changyu, who had already turned to leave, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

His brows furrowed deeply.

This Mr. Qin... he doesn't seem to have any good intentions.

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(End of this chapter)