empire superstar

Chapter 216 The Final Rehearsal
In the quiet living room, Zhang Qiming solemnly took out the baton from the brocade box, then nodded to the musicians off the field, and then looked at Liao Yuan who was performing the piano solo behind him. After confirming that he was ready, Gao He raised his hands and waved them vigorously.

The magnificent and majestic music played instantly!

During a rehearsal, Zhang Qiming asked Liao Yuan if "Defending the Yellow River" had a deeper meaning?
Liao Yuan considered that the history is slightly different, and he didn't want to mix more political factors, so he explained to Zhang Qiming just according to the literal meaning: "Look, the Yellow River is turbulent and vigorous, which symbolizes the indomitable spirit of our Chinese nation. , the Yellow River has also witnessed the 5000-year historical process of China, and established the excellent blood of our Chinese nation. It is more tenacious and flexible than other nations. In history, in the face of huge gaps in weapons, equipment, economy, technology, etc., The Chinese nation has used flesh and blood and heroic and unyielding spirit countless times to advance against the enemy's artillery fire. Why do we fight so desperately? Because behind us is the Yellow River, and the Yellow River is the mother river. To defend the Yellow River is to defend our homeland!"

When Liao Yuan spoke, it was very plain, like reciting a text, but Zhang Qiming and others heard their blood boil with tears in their eyes, and they admired Liao Yuan from then on.

Recalling Liao Yuan's speech at that time, the emotions of the forty or fifty musicians present were mobilized, and the aura of the entire orchestra became like the waves of the Yellow River, surging and surging.

The security personnel watching the performance were all slightly moved.

Even if they don't know music, they still hear the taste of fighting to the death and saving the nation from this piece of music, and even with the climaxes, their hearts are even more surging.

Vice Minister of Culture Guo Gan was arranging matters in the side hall. After hearing the music, he couldn't help but put down his work and came out to find out.

He enjoyed the music for a while at the scene, then sat down in the auditorium, and said to Zhou Yijun who was leading the team next to him: "Dean Zhou, this song sounds very powerful at the scene!"

Zhou Yijun came back to his senses and saw that it was Minister Guo, so he quickly got up and said, "Minister Guo."

Minister Guo waved his hand, signaling Zhou Yijun to sit down, then looked at Liao Yuan who was sitting in front of the piano playing, and asked, "How is Liao Yuan's reputation in your industry?"

Zhou Yijun was taken aback for a moment, then realized something, and smiled: "Minister Guo, you are asking the right person. I have cooperated with Liao Yuan many times. His musical accomplishments are unmatched by the younger generation, and he has created many well-known songs. In the previous international piano competition, he even won the championship, and experts from the five major concert halls have all offered olive branches to him, he is a rare talent."

Minister Guo nodded slowly: "Sounds good, it's rare to have such an achievement at such a young age."

"It's really rare, and what's even more rare is that he is also a novelist."

Zhou Yijun said with a smile: "The suspense novels he created are popular both at home and abroad, and they often top the sales list in Chinese-speaking regions."

Minister Guo was surprised, and immediately asked with great interest: "He is still an all-round literary and artistic talent, yes, what do you think about letting him participate in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Kyoto Winter Olympics?"

"The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics?"

Zhou Yijun was shocked, and quickly said: "This... I believe Liao Yuan will be overjoyed. First, on behalf of Liao Yuan, I would like to thank Minister Guo for his cultivation."

Minister Guo smiled and said: "You don't need to thank me. Whether it can be done or not depends on whether tomorrow's performance can satisfy the foreign guests. Liao Yuan is a great person in the international music circle. Many music people praise him endlessly. I I hope he can develop his advantages and win more glory for the country."

Zhou Yijun excitedly said, "I will definitely tell you."

After Minister Guo left, Zhou Yijun didn't have the heart to enjoy the music anymore. After the rehearsal was over, he hurried forward and called Liao Yuan aside: "Xiao Liao, listen, tomorrow's performance is only allowed to succeed, not to fail, understand? ?”

Liao Yuan looked at Zhou Yijun's excited appearance, and said with a smile: "That's natural, I can tell the difference."

Zhou Yijun breathed a sigh of relief, put his arms around Liao Yuan's shoulders, and laughed loudly: "After tomorrow's performance, I will tell you a good thing!"

"What good thing?" Liao Yuan was puzzled.

Zhou Yijun really wanted to say it, but considering that it would not affect Liao Yuan's performance tomorrow, he shook his head and said, "I'll tell you after the state banquet is over tomorrow."

Liao Yuan was a little curious, but he didn't ask too much. For a mature man, controlling desire is the first element.

On the way out of the State Guesthouse, Zhang Qi was obviously very elated, and said to the members behind him: "Very well, it seems that everyone is serious. This is the most successful concerto. I hope you will maintain this mental state. Tomorrow, We show the Chinese style to the world!"

Zhang Qiming's morale boost was very effective, and the tense atmosphere on the scene eased a lot.

On the bus, Pei Hongyu sat next to Liao Yuan, and said nervously: "Can I see the chief tomorrow?"

"En." Liao Yuan nodded.

Pei Hongyu smiled: "Will the chief shake hands with us?"

"Should be." Liao Yuan nodded again.

Pei Hongyu said again: "Should it be on TV?"

Liao Yuan hummed, "Dean Zhou said, go to the news broadcast."

Pei Hongyu took a deep breath and stopped asking. Instead, she took out her mobile phone, edited text messages, and informed her parents, friends, and relatives of the incident, asking them to watch "News Network" on time at 19:30. If possible, it is best to record it.

Liao Yuan glanced at it and smiled.

He remembered that when the program was recorded for the first time in his previous life, all the fathers and villagers in the village watched it on the TV.

That night, the video of myself on the show was spread everywhere in the circle of friends in my hometown.

Overnight, almost all the villagers in the entire city, county, township, and town were chanting his name.

A few years later, Liao Yuan also became a business card of his hometown. Many fans traveled thousands of miles to Liao Yuan's hometown to pay homage to the place where Liao Yuan lived. Elementary and middle school teachers and childhood friends have become frequent interviewees. celebrities.

And now...

Liao Yuan took out his mobile phone and clicked on his parents' names in the address book, showing hesitation.

Nearly a year is about to pass, and what should be faced is always to be faced, but not now.

Who doesn't want to honor their ancestors, who doesn't want to return to their hometown in good clothes?

Liao Yuan sighed.

The next day, early in the morning, all the roads leading to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse were blocked by traffic control, and a convoy of police cars came one by one, attracting the attention of the whole city.

At this moment, the musicians who belonged to the Kyoto Opera House were also all ready to go and stepped on the bus.

(End of this chapter)