Lin Chudong stood in the stage passageway, the musicians behind him ready. They had changed their clothes and were waiting for the host's introduction.
When Shen Jianbin came off stage and saw Lin Chudong's outfit, he frowned slightly.
What kind of look was this?
Pretty unique, though?
On stage, Cheng Huanhuan and the other three hosts were passionately delivering their lines.
"Our motherland grows stronger day by day. Every bit of our nation's progress reminds us not to forget history."
"Eighty years ago, the July 7th Incident marked the beginning of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression."
"During this festive season, we must not forget the martyrs who once fought for our nation."
On the big screen, old photos were displayed one after another.
They were all veterans who had participated in the War of Resistance, each with a chest full of medals. Though they were old, they were still in high spirits.
Those photos of the war evoked a strong sense of humiliation.
"We must strive to become strong!"
"Like these martyrs and predecessors, fight for the country, fight for our home!"
"Let us remember history, remember these martyrs, remember every war fought for peace!"
The host's impassioned tone infected everyone present, including the viewers watching on TV. Even the most ardent commenters, known for their online chatter, had become serious.
"We must strive to be strong!"
"We must strive to be strong!"
The blood of everyone present boiled with fervor.
Backstage, Shen Jianbin shook his head.
"These directors, they just love to elevate the theme like this. Is Da Fei even going to go on stage?"
Sun Jie sneered, "It's pointless for Da Fei to go on now, isn't it? Just to be cannon fodder?"
Shen Jianbin laughed, "Let's see how the cannon fodder turns the tables."
Su Yulin's expression was cold. He believed in Da Fei; there was no way he would try to grab attention at a time like this.
"The rise and fall of the world, every man has a responsibility."
"Learn from our predecessors, never forget our country, and be Devoted to the Country!"
"Next, let's welcome the Liang Music Band to bring us their new song, 'Devoted to the Country'!"
A very long string of words pulled the audience's emotions from entertainment towards national fervor.
And Lin Chudong's appearance pushed the evening's excitement to its peak.
"Damn, Da Fei is here! Da Fei in a Zhongshan Suit, he looks kinda cool!"
"Da Fei is dressed so formally. He's not wearing his usual denim? This is the first time I've seen Da Fei in a Zhongshan Suit, I love this look!"
"And he didn't bring his guitar. Didn't he used to say he couldn't sing without his guitar?"
"That was just a meme. Da Fei can play any instrument, he's great at piano too."
"What's with the intro? It has a grand and imposing feeling?"
"Da Fei isn't singing pop songs anymore? This change in style caught me off guard!"
"Judging from the intro, this song should still be considered pop."
"..."
Jing Feifei's hands were on the piano keys. She was wearing a qipao, and with her exquisite figure, she was a killer for young men.
And Jia Lu, holding drumsticks and wearing a red dress, was also incredibly valiant, a woman not inferior to men!
The string and wind instrumentalists stood on either side, and Lin Chudong, in his Zhongshan Suit, held a microphone and stood in the very center of the stage.
As soon as he began to sing, a voice that was like a startled swan!
"Smoke of war rises, the mountains and rivers look north
Dragons rise, horses neigh, sword qi like frost The heart is like the Yellow River, vast and boundless
Twenty years of sweeping across the land, who can resist? Hate wants to drive me mad, the long knife points
How many brothers' loyal souls are buried in foreign lands Why fear a hundred deaths to Devoted to the Country
Bear to sigh, with nothing more to say, tears brimming in my eyes…"
The majestic and imposing lyrics made all the audience feel their scalps tingle.
Lin Chudong's momentum was like a thousand galloping horses, making people feel as if they were on the desolate battlefield.
"Ahhh! I can't contain this boiling passion! I want to fight for the country!"
"Da Fei's performance is the real deal! Forget rock and roll, forget Faith in the World, it's child's play compared to this!"
"Da Fei is truly yyds! I'm already picturing my great-grandfather fighting on the battlefield!"
"..."
Jing Feifei quickly pressed the harmony chords, and several chords ascended. The orchestral instruments filled all the parts, and Jia Lu's hands swiftly moved, instantly bringing the emotions to a peak.
Lin Chudong's neck veins were bulging, and his chiseled jawline showed his masculine beauty.
"Horseshoes head south, people look north."
"People look north, grass turns yellow, dust flies."
"I am willing to defend our land and expand our territory."
"The great China will make all directions come to celebrate!"
With the final long note, Lin Chudong's steady breath control was revealed. His top-tier singing and pleasing stage presence brought the song to its peak.
Sun Xuan nodded in satisfaction from the audience. Truly worthy of being Da Fei! Too strong!
The title of music genius was not given in vain.
This song directly elevated the level of this evening's gala! He felt this song could even be a Spring Festival Gala program!
Liang Yin and Wang Zhi and the others were moved to tears.
"Brother Fei is too awesome."
A thousand words converged into one sentence. Wang Zhi's excitement at this moment was beyond description, but it was a pity that his bass couldn't go on stage. Otherwise, standing on the stage in person would definitely feel even better.
Liang Yin's excited face was flushed. "Da Fei is really going to be a hit this time."
Backstage, Shen Jianbin's face darkened.
"I calculated everything, but I didn't expect Da Fei to have this move!"
Sun Jie was also a little aggrieved. "Why didn't he write this kind of song before?"
Shen Jianbin said coldly, "How the hell would I know!"
After that, the Da Fei band fell into a deathly silence.
This song, whether in terms of live effect or musicality, completely surpassed "Faith in the World."
What rock 'n' roll milestone? What new song was supposed to overshadow him? All the talk about whether it would "blow up the stage" or not, it all became child's play in the face of "Devoted to the Country."
The theme of this song was something Shen Jianbin couldn't surpass with any of his songs.
The theme was perfectly matched, combined with the atmosphere the host had created earlier, the inherent nationalistic fervor of the Chinese people, and finally, the perfect performance from Da Fei and the band. This song's effect was absolutely explosive, unlike anything seen before!
"The mighty China, let all sides... come and celebrate!"
The last verse of the chorus ended.
Lin Chudong's sustained high note, without taking a breath, immediately had the entire audience on their feet, applauding.
The barrage of comments on the screen exploded even more!
"Aaaaaah! Everyone, move aside! I'm going to kowtow to Da Fei! I underestimated him just now. I was wrong!"
"I'll stand on my head and wash my hair! Da Fei completely annihilated Wu Bo, leaving not even dust!"
"National pride, that's the root of the hot blood in our bones! I'm not saying anything else, I'm going to sign up for the military."
"Count me in, I'm going to pour out my blood and lay down my life too!"
"I'm getting 'Devoted to the Country' tattooed on my back!"
"As a veteran, I'm really moved to tears. Da Fei, how can you sing so well? It really touched my heart."
"Next time I visit my grandfather's grave, I'm going to play this song by Da Fei!"
"Da Fei, get on the Spring Festival Gala!"
"Da Fei, Spring Festival Gala, Da Fei, Spring Festival Gala!"
"I'm not watching the Spring Festival Gala if Da Fei isn't on it!"
In an instant, the topic of Da Fei performing on the Spring Festival Gala became extremely popular. After all, once the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala was over, everyone looked forward to the Spring Festival Gala. With this song, everyone anticipated the explosive effect Da Fei's performance on the Spring Festival Gala would have.
Sun Xuan said, "Host, get on stage quickly and prepare for the next act!"
Cheng Huanhuan and the others then came back to their senses and quickly walked onto the stage, taking over from Da Fei.
"Thank you to the Liang Music Band for their wonderful performance. I believe this song will soon become a well-known and popular tune."
"Please give another round of warm applause to thank the Liang Music Band!"
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