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Chapter 263: Where the enemy goes, I can go too
"Bet on big or small, place your bet and leave."

Before the second half of the performance began, Qi Yuan and his friends, who were idly sitting in the audience, made a bet on who would be the MVP of the second half.

In duets, it's all about stats; the one with the better individual skills wins, so there's no need to gamble. But the second half of the group sings is different; with more people, it all comes down to teamwork.

Such unpredictable performances are perfect for betting. Betting on sports and horses is commonplace, so betting on songs is harmless too.

"Blindly betting on Yu Wei."

Qi Yuan, like a devout follower of Yu Wei, answered the bet without hesitation after hearing the details. This was a promising future star whom he had high hopes for, so naturally he trusted him unconditionally.

If even a newbie like my little sister can be carried to victory, what can't he carry? Just trust him!

"Have you thought this through? This is a team performance, and Yu Wei's influence isn't that great," Zhang Lingye advised patiently. "It mainly depends on the performance of the amateur contestants."

If it were an individual competition, he would definitely choose his brother without hesitation, but in this kind of team competition, please forgive Zhang Lingye for choosing his own beliefs.

Rock and roll will never die, youth will never fade, and he still believes that Meng Han's performance will be more effective in energizing the entire audience.

"In that case, I'll vote for Teacher Lin."

In fact, Fei Hong also favored Yu Wei, but since they had already made a bet, they couldn't choose the same one. They each chose one.

Yes, nobody has a high opinion of Su Xinnan...

As Zhang Lingye expected, Meng Han ignited the entire venue with a rock song. Although the amateur guest made several mistakes, they were not a big deal once the atmosphere was right.

He also joined the cheering crowd, holding up his phone and clapping along, seemingly celebrating his success in advance.

His stage presence was unmatched; once the crowd of tens of thousands got excited, it was unstoppable. He couldn't imagine how Meng Han could lose.

Before Zhang Lingye could even enjoy his happiness for a few minutes, the patriotic song performed by Lin Puyan's team left him speechless.

"Isn't this cheating?"

Qi Yuan smiled upon hearing this. Wasn't it all just a way of cheating?

If the previous music discussions on the show were like film appreciation, then this one is like the Spring Festival film season. The quality and depth of the plot are secondary; it's all about which film is more family-friendly...

When performing on a stage with tens of thousands of people, the atmosphere is even more important than the quality of the song itself; this is what is meant by "family-friendly".

Meng Han's rock song is like a family-friendly movie that bursts onto the scene during the Spring Festival season. What can ordinary movies use to compete with it?

The usual shows are a battle of wits between experts, but today's show was clearly a clash of magic. Strong music doesn't guarantee a win; what matters is what's happening offstage.

Rock music is a great way to get people moving, but I never expected there would be a master like Lin Puyan who used the highest level of off-the-ground tactics: patriotism.

This tactic is useless against anyone else. No matter how high the quality or how family-friendly the film is, if it's a patriotic film released during the Spring Festival, even a dragon has to coil up and a tiger has to lie low...

When Lin Puyan presented his patriotic works, he was already a level above Meng Han. Regardless of how well he sang, the audience would subconsciously accept these kinds of songs.

The reason is simple: the audience is all Chinese. No matter how big the impact of rock music is, can it outweigh the patriotism in everyone's bones?
"It seems I won."

Fei Hong scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected Lin Puyan to be playing such dirty tricks. Singing revolutionary songs in this kind of setting was indeed justified, giving them an inherent advantage.

Even if Yu Wei's works are of high quality, it will be difficult for him to gain the upper hand in terms of conception, and Qi Yuan has no choice but to accept this.

It's not Yu Wei's fault, but that these two old men are too cunning. They've started resorting to underhanded tactics even in music, so losing isn't shameful.

Lin Puyan is not only involved in off-stage activities, but he also sings exceptionally well. His voice carries a profound weight bestowed by the years, as if listening to the waves of the long river of history.

When singing these classic revolutionary songs, he did not pursue a high-pitched and loud style, but rather used an almost narrative approach to sing each word with a heavy weight.

This unpolished quality of sound is just like the emotions that naturally flow from the hearts of ordinary people.

Lin Puyan's amateur team is mostly composed of men, so their singing is powerful and infectious.

With such a clever choice of subject matter and such a great performance, they couldn't imagine how Yu Wei could win, unless he really made everyone in the audience cry like in a romance novel, but that was obviously impossible.

On the stage backdrop, the lights changed subtly, sometimes like the morning light in the mountains, sometimes like the smoke of battle, perfectly complementing the singing.

Lin Puyan's singing is not a slogan-like propaganda, but a sincere expression of the red gene. Who can rival him?
“How shameless.”

Meng Han, watching from behind the scenes, was furious. This old man was going to any lengths to win, and the trick actually worked; the live stream chat quieted down considerably.

If their alliance hadn't ended, wouldn't I be stabbed in the back by my own teammates without even knowing it? We agreed not to compete internally!

Meng Han wanted to complain to Yu Wei a bit more, but found that the other party was already waiting in the wings with the amateur contestants.

"Come on."

All the words in the end boiled down to a blessing: the three of them were the regular guests of "Music Blind Box". As the show ended, the guest stars performed better, while the three regulars just watched.

They even have cows here!

If anyone could win, he hoped it would be Yu Wei, since he was one of his own.

However, it's difficult...

When Lin Puyan and others finished their performance, there was no immediate cheering, but a brief, respectful silence before applause surged forth like a tide.

This performance was not only a respect for classic works, but also a heartfelt call for patriotism, which resonated with many audience members.

Even if they can't resonate with it, they will still have reverence for revolutionary works, and only in this way can he remain invincible. Before leaving the stage, his eyes met those of Yu Wei in the waiting area. At the last concert, Yu Wei had caused trouble outside the venue, which prevented him from catching her.

He harbored some resentment about this, and today he'll get a taste of that feeling; karma is a wheel.

Yu Wei didn't care. He wasn't afraid of Meng Han and Lin Puyan doing something behind the scenes, because he was a master of gimmicks.

Kou can go, so can I!

These two people's underhanded tactics were exactly the same as his; the song he chose was not only a patriotic song, but also a rock song.

Can't different atmospheres and winning strategies coexist?
Old people make choices because their bodies can't handle it; young people, of course, want it all.

Traditional rock music often takes social criticism as its core, and patriotism is regarded as the "mainstream narrative." However, Wang Feng believes that rock music should convey spiritual power, rather than being limited to rebellious spirit.

That's why this song, "I Love You, China," came about.

When Yu Wei heard the final group sing-along segment of the show, this was the first song that came to mind. The star-studded version of this song was excellent and left a deep impression on him.

If there's one song that has to be featured in the final episode of the show, Yu Wei feels it has to be this one.

"Music Blind Box"—hear everyone's voice. Aren't these five words the sentiment of everyone?

Even Rio Sakuratani must like this place, otherwise she wouldn't have made a special trip here to study.

However, to avoid suspicion, she mostly played the accompaniment in the song, which is why she was in such a good mood before the performance started; she was genuinely slacking off.

This is the answer Yu Wei gave in the final episode: regardless of whether one's profession is ordinary or not, love for one's motherland is always the most important thing.

Brilliant lights danced across the stage, accompanied by the expectant whispers of the audience, signaling the imminent start of a feast of music and emotion.

Yu Wei looked back at the eight non-celebrity friends. It felt like just yesterday that she spent time with them practicing singing on the show. She never expected that it would come to an end so quickly.

This was the last song of the final episode, a true final performance, which was of great significance to all of them.

This is not just a performance, but also a heartfelt farewell to the entire season of the show, and the most beautiful ode to the motherland.

Having come this far, he had nothing more to add; all he needed to do next was trust each of his partners.

The group went on stage according to their rehearsed positions. Except for Rio Sakuratani, who was sitting next to the piano, the others stood in a line on either side of Yu Wei.

The stage lights slowly dimmed, leaving only a spotlight shining on the crowd.

"Whenever I feel pain, I want you to hold me tight."

Touching my soul, just like you've always done.

Before the song officially began, Tian Jun took the lead and recited the lyrics in a deep and clear voice.

This was originally intended to be the highlight of the final performance by the hearing-impaired little girl in the all-star chorus version, but Yu Wei placed it at the beginning.

This unexpected recitation took the audience by surprise. It was said before the performance and must have been highly relevant to the song's content.

If I'm not mistaken, this should also be a new song, one that embraces pain and touches the soul. Could it be the first heartwarming song about redemption?

Upon hearing this, Lin Puyan, who had been worried that Yu Wei might have a backup plan, immediately relaxed. Warm and sentimental songs are best listened to in headphones; they don't offer much advantage on such a large stage.

It seems this kid miscalculated. His performance couldn't match Meng Han's ability to wow the audience, nor could it reach the same level of vision as his own.

Young people still lack experience; large-scale stages aren't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social interactions...

The piano solo melody leads into the prelude, flowing gently like a clear stream. Sakura Tani Rio's piano playing isn't particularly superb, but the accompaniment is still adequate.

"Whenever I feel pain"
I just want you to hold me tight.

The first line of the song was given to Lin Yuting, whose soft yet firm voice perfectly captured the trembling anticipation of love in the song.

The way she sang those words was completely different, after all, her past was filled with pain and struggle.

"Just like you've always done"

Touch my soul.

Fang Ze continued smoothly, as if he were imagining this love as his girlfriend during the honeymoon phase, which instantly put people at ease.

After just two lines were sung and recited, everyone could tell that this song was extraordinary.

Whether it's the arrangement interwoven with piano and guitar, or the lyrics with profound meaning, it doesn't feel like a simple, heartwarming song...

On the large screen behind them, the song title slowly appeared, and the five big characters "I Love You, China" made everyone pause in surprise.

With such a heartfelt opening, they would believe it if it were a love song. Little did they know it was a declaration of love for the motherland. Yu Wei's song has become very popular.

This isn't just ordinary fame; the face-to-face communication style and tone don't seem like they're trying to become famous for the sake of fame, but rather like genuine affection.

This was also Yu Wei's idea when choosing the song. The first song tonight was a tender and poignant love story, but this song is a grand love story that embraces the nation and its people.

Small acts of kindness are the warmth of his personal life, but his responsibility as a public figure gives his existence its weight.

The perfect ending is when the two are combined.

(End of this chapter)