This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 345 We've always known they were great, yet we still underestimated their greatness.

The reporter hadn't seen Xu Gaomin's interview video and didn't immediately realize anything was wrong after hearing it.

She did know about Xu Gaomin's scheming against Lu Ran, but Lu Ran's attitude was typical of a rising star's humility, so there was nothing wrong with it.

Lu Ran continued speaking.

"As an important vehicle for disseminating the spirit of the times, mainstream literary and artistic works must not only adhere to the correct political direction, but also follow the laws of artistic creation. We should view the creative quality of mainstream works dialectically, neither lowering artistic standards because of the special nature of their subject matter, nor avoiding public evaluation because of their ideological content."

We must be clearly aware that all works of art are essentially cultural products serving the people. Mainstream works should serve as exemplary models of thought, artistry, and production quality, and we must resolutely prevent them from being distorted into tools for a few practitioners to seek fame and fortune.

After Lu Ran finished speaking, the female reporter was completely dumbfounded.

Are you using the same language as our headquarters?
If you've said all that, what are we supposed to say?
The reporter quickly realized what was happening.

Silently skipped the last two questions on the notebook.

These two questions are also related to the first one, and the answers were already given in Lu Ran's reply.

So perfect!
The female reporter sighed and asked the next question.

What impressed you most while filming this drama?

Lu Ran: "A hopeful nation cannot be without heroes, and a promising country cannot be without pioneers. Comrade Li Yannian is a pioneer. He is the epitome of millions of soldiers. A pioneer means a leader, not individual heroism, but the condensation of collective wisdom. Just like in our drama, every soldier is an indispensable cog in the machine, together building an iron wall to protect our country."

The female reporter paused for two seconds: "Lu Ran, this is a routine interview. You can be more natural and don't have to be so formal."

Lu Ran: "I feel pretty natural right now."

"I'm sorry, I thought you were a little nervous."

The female reporter already had a clear understanding of Lu Ran.

This celebrity is so handsome!

To be able to say something like that without any preparation—that takes real skill!
He asked a few more questions about the filming process, and Lu Ran answered them one by one.

Finally, the reporter asked one last question.

"Is there anything you'd like to say to our online followers?"

Lu Ran thought for a few seconds this time.

He recalled a passage he had read on Earth.

"Comrades, when we look back at history from the perspective of later generations, we realize that we have unknowingly forgotten that the soldiers at that time did not know that China could really achieve final victory and become a completely independent and sovereign country again. Against the backdrop of such territorial loss, final victory seemed more like a pipe dream."

When Lu Ran said those words, the reporter and cameraman were also lost in thought.

Yes, they don't know.

We just knew they would succeed while watching the show!
We subconsciously assumed that they knew they would succeed.

Lu Ran continued speaking.

"It turns out that everything we take for granted today is not the inevitable result of historical processes. Those who acted as traitors could never have imagined this day would come. And those who became heroes and martyrs probably never imagined it either."

It wasn't until that day that I suddenly realized that 'not being a slave to a conquered nation' was not an inevitable outcome, 'victory in the struggle' was not an inevitable outcome, and 'establishing an independent and self-reliant China' was not an inevitable outcome either...

It turns out that when those people said, "We will definitely achieve final victory," they didn't really know that they could actually succeed.

It turns out that when they sacrificed themselves one after another, they were not really sure whether their sacrifice would bring them the results they wanted.

So this is what 'firm faith' means.

Hearing Lu Ran's words, the female reporter's eyes gradually welled up with tears.

They were unsure if they could win, but they knew that if they didn't sacrifice themselves for their country today, victory would be even less likely!

This unwavering faith is a trust in the people, a trust in comrades, a trust in the countless heroes who sacrificed their lives for the Chinese nation, and a faith that has been passed down for thousands of years. This cultural heritage must never be broken!
Lu Ran slowly uttered his last words.

"We always knew they were great, but we still underestimated their greatness."

After Lu Ran finished speaking, the reporter could no longer hold back, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Just as she was shedding tears, a piece of paper was handed to her.

She took the tissue and wiped her tears: "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

She looked up and saw that the person who handed her the paper was Lu Ran.

Lu Ran looked down at her, with the ceiling light right behind him.

It was as if there was a sun shining from behind the whole person's head.

After the interview, Lu Ran returned to the studio to continue rehearsals.

The reporter quickly processed the interview video, and by 4 p.m., the edited video was posted on the CCTV's new media account.

Special media outlets began promoting "A Man of Both Literary and Martial Arts" a few days ago.

The release of Lu Ran's interview video has further fueled the publicity campaign.

"A hopeful nation cannot be without heroes, and a promising country cannot be without pioneers. Today, CCTV reporters will take you to listen to Lu Ran, the lead actor of 'Li Yannian, who is both literate and skilled in martial arts,' and see how literary and artistic workers in the new era use high-quality works to pass on the red gene."

Netizens clicked on the video immediately upon seeing it.

As a result, right at the beginning of the video, everyone heard an explosive statement.

"Hahaha! Xu Gaomin: Lu Ran, you're using all my lines!"

"The boomerang eventually hit Director Xu!"

"Exactly, does having a patriotic theme necessarily mean a good work? I don't think Wumingchuan is that great."

When the answer to the second question came out, netizens laughed again.

"Director Lu, you really hold a grudge, aren't you? You're chasing after me to kill me!"

"The movie 'Nameless River' is all about individual heroism. I couldn't remember a single character's name after watching the whole movie, except for Su Weilun's face."

"I've already sent this video to Director Xu via private message, and I'm telling him to study it carefully!"

"I strongly suggest that Director Xu study the industry benchmark, 'Li Yannian, a man of both literary and martial talents'!"

"I was wondering why Lu Ting's Weibo was quiet; turns out he's here rantting."

In the entertainment industry, there are quite a few people who use patriotic works to gain fame and fortune; there are directors and actors alike.

Some people have no attitude at all; they just want to gain the audience's favor through this.

Lu Ran said that some practitioners were just seeking fame and fortune, which can be said to be an attack on a large number of people.

The problem is that no one has dared to stand up and say anything is wrong.

What's wrong?
Are you trying to gain fame and reputation?

Anyway, Director Lu is upright and honest, so he's not afraid of your retaliation.

In the following questions, Lu Ran shared some interesting anecdotes from the filming process, which netizens enjoyed listening to.

Soon, the last question came up. "It turns out that we always knew they were great, yet we still underestimated their greatness."

Many netizens were moved to tears after Lu Ran said those words.

"I was looking at things perfectly fine up ahead, but then Director Lu made me all wet. Director Lu really put on quite a show for the foreplay."

"I didn't realize this problem before, but now it's really painful to think about. The Chinese nation is at its most dangerous moment, and that's no exaggeration."

"Today, we can say to our martyrs: Our mountains and rivers remain, and our country is prosperous and our people live in peace!"

“Each of us should recite a heroic quote from a martyr. I’ll start: The country has reached such a state that there is no other way but for us to die for it.”

"I'll come too! The Sichuan Army will not return home until the enemy forces withdraw from our borders!"

"To ensure the eternal existence of the Chinese nation, success need not be mine; I will sacrifice myself first!"

"Success is uncertain, but the determination to die for one's country is unwavering!"

"The Japanese invaders' ultimate goal is to destroy China. The Chinese people have only one way out: to resist Japan! The Japanese invaders are plotting to occupy Beijing and Tianjin and annex North China, and we are the first to bear the brunt. It is glorious to die in battle, and shameful to live in dishonor! Honor and disgrace are light when they are tied to one person, but heavy when they are tied to the nation and the people. When the country is in trouble, soldiers should be wrapped in horsehide and die for their country!"

In the comments section, netizens started relaying messages one after another.

Each of these words was spoken with a determination to die.

They didn't know they would ultimately win, but they were willing to die for it!

In the afternoon, the Youth Day Gala also released a series of promotional Weibo posts.

Wang Jiayue and Lu Ran were among them.

"Director Lu actually went to the Youth Day gala! Why am I so surprised? Director Lu is only twenty-two years old!"

"I had the illusion that Director Lu was an old artist, but it turns out he's still a young man."

"Then there's a new song to listen to tonight!"

Director Lu: How did I become an old artist at such a young age?

Time flew by and it was already 8 p.m.

The Youth Day Gala is designed for young people, and the entire stage is relatively more youthful.

The gala was broadcast live on various websites, including K-site, where viewers could send comments and discuss the event.

At 8 p.m., Hu Nengkai stayed in the K Station live broadcast room, there for Lu Ran's new song.

On stage, singers performed.

When it was the fourth program, it was Wang Jiayue's turn.

Wang Jiayue walked onto the stage, wearing a red dress.

"Jiayue has also grown up, and her stage presence is more composed."

Hu Nengkai made a comment.

The artists in Lu Ran's studio all have bright futures.

The people in this studio seem quite trustworthy.

The song title also appeared on the screen.

"Misplaced Time and Space".

As for the lyrics and music, Lu Ran's name was also used.

What song is this?

Hu Nengkai couldn't determine the style of the song.

A soothing prelude begins.

The stage lights weren't very bright, and then a series of young faces appeared on the big screen.

There is also an introduction above.

These are the young revolutionary heroes who sacrificed their lives at that time.

"Why put this here?"

At that moment, Wang Jiayue's singing voice also rang out.

That year you were the same age as me, as young as a budding song~

But to create that new world of your dreams, you turned and hurriedly stepped into the storm.

The moment Wang Jiayue's singing began, Hu Nengkai took a deep breath, and his expression became serious.

"I see millions of you, so lovely, rushing headlong into the heart of the battlefield without looking back~"

"How many youthful figures disappeared into the night, only to be replaced by the dawn~"

On the big screen, photos flashed by one after another.

Those faces were all very young.

Many of them sacrificed their lives when they were only teenagers or in their twenties.

They are young!
"Dude, you're singing this song for me, you just want me to cry my eyes out, right?"

Hu Nengkai thought to himself, "I'll hold back."

At this point, the song enters the chorus.

Wang Jiayue's clear and touching voice filled the air.

"I gaze upon the starry sky you once saw, and we meet again across a century."

"I understood that smile you gave me before you turned away."

"I look up at the starry sky you once saw, while the earth beneath my feet has changed time and space."

"That touch of red you left, swaying in the wind, remains in my heart, in my heart~"

When those few lines of the chorus reached his ears, Hu Nengkai could no longer hold back.

In an instant, he started crying like a child.

A red comment floated across the screen of K-site's bullet comments.

"Did we succeed?"

Following this comment, a whole bunch of other comments appeared, with everyone answering the question.

There is only one answer.

"We made it!"

(End of this chapter)