Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 912 Processing Results
After "Katyusha" ended, Bian Lang and the others jumped back onto the stage from the rocket launcher vehicle.

Normally, this would be the time for the curtain call and the audience to call for an encore.

But this time, Rolling Stones didn't even perform. The entire group stood on stage and waited. The new lead singer, Guo Sichu, directly grabbed the microphone and started recruiting people: "Where is your passion and desire? You should all know what song is coming next. Where is the encore?"

Upon hearing this, the Russians, known for their fighting spirit, immediately abandoned all formalities and erupted in a double chorus of "Encore!" and "Hurrah!" across Red Square.

Guo Sichu, who hadn't held a solo concert in a long time, thoroughly enjoyed the interaction on stage. Seeing that Bian Lang and the other guys hadn't made a move yet, she deliberately turned her head to the side as if she couldn't hear what they were saying, waiting for the cheers from the audience to get louder.

Then he walked back and forth on the stage waving, trying to provoke the enthusiasm of the fans in the audience to the highest point!

After all, this is Red Square, and for him, no amount of enthusiasm is too much for the next song performance...

As it turned out, Bian Lang and his friends were quite cunning. After exchanging glances, they completely ignored the signals Guo Sichu was giving them. They stayed on stage for half a minute without moving, just waiting to see Guo Sichu's performance.

Just as Guo Sichu was about to erupt, a lithe figure climbed from the isolation area onto the frame of the "Katyusha" vehicle and then leaped directly onto the stage.

Why use "leap" instead of "jump"? Because compared to Bian Lang and the others, their movements were so fluid, without any hesitation or sluggishness.

Before they could even see the person's face clearly, just looking at their clothes, Bian Lang and the others felt a chill run down their spines: "Oh dear, we've really messed things up. How did we end up bringing this guy up here?"

The person who came up was none other than Yelena Isinbayeva...

Now that this guy was up there, the other guys didn't dare stand there any longer. They rushed to the microphone stand, cleared their throats, and said, "The Internationale! We invite Ms. Isinbayeva to perform it with us..."

According to Bian Lang's speculation, while there was a hint of urging him to take the stage, there might also be an element of supporting Rolling Stone. In any case, whatever the situation, the priority is to get this big shot on board first.

Bian Lang didn't believe that this person was transferred from the combat unit. He should be a former performing arts soldier, so there was absolutely no problem for him to sing on stage.

The original version of "The Internationale" is in French. In 1900, a report in "Iskra," a newspaper founded by Lenin abroad, quoted four lines of the original French lyrics of "The Internationale" and said: "From now on, we will unite as one, hold high the red flag, and sing this battle song to labor and struggle."

In 1902, a Russian mining technician named A. Kots first translated "The Internationale" into Russian, and it was included in "Selected Russian Revolutionary Songs".

In 1917, the October Revolution broke out in Russia. In March of the same year, Pravda published "The Internationale" under the banner of "Revolution".

Bian Lang's Chinese version uses the original translation from Russian, and it's unclear how different it will be from the original Russian version now that it's being translated back. But even if Bian Lang worries about it, there's nothing he can do about it.

After all, he had only heard the Russian version once or twice back on Earth and couldn't remember anything. He could only hope that the renowned translator they hired here would be up to the task!
Upon hearing Bian Lang's invitation, Isinbayeva took the microphone from a staff member and spoke to the audience in Russian: "Let's do it together! This is the battle song of the whole world, although we..."

The Chinese people at the scene who understood Russian were all sweating bullets when they heard this. This is no longer the system of the Soviet era. But Isinbayeva is a military officer, right? Can you just say such things casually?

But as long as the power isn't cut off, no one cares.

Bian Lang couldn't understand either, but it seemed that after Isinbayeva clicked her tongue a few times, the "Hurrah" cheers from the audience suddenly grew much louder! He couldn't help but sigh, "Calling for votes really does require teamwork to be effective!"

Just then, Guo Sichu walked up behind Bian Lang with a smile and, with a very subtle technique and extremely precise force, gave Bian Lang a hard whack on the soft flesh of his waist.

Because they were on stage, and Bian Lang was right next to the microphone, he couldn't shout or move; he could only pretend to be calm. Fortunately, the original owner's waist was still in good shape; there really wasn't much subcutaneous fat, just muscle, and Guo Sichu hadn't gone too far.

Otherwise, if they take this picture and it becomes a source of inspiration for their fans who enjoy seeing couples together, it will become another classic image in their archives.

Although they were trying to hide it, Huang Kai, who was standing diagonally behind them, still saw everything clearly: "These two just confirmed their relationship today, right? Well... this... they must have been eyeing each other for a long time."

Thinking that he was the only old hand in the team, he sighed...

At the end of her speech in Russian, Isinbayeva led the entire audience in shouting "Hurrah!" three times, which I felt was a tribute to "атебя, Родина-мать".

It has to be said that the Russians are quite inspiring in this respect.

Although it's a time of peace, with such a long border, no one would believe there wasn't some localized conflict involving explosives. The same applies to China, especially at sea…

So the passion shed during the war years has not yet cooled, and the power of "The Internationale" will always remain there.

As for XXXX's hometown, it has now become a settlement for Black people, and few people there would remember the ideals and struggles of that song anymore. Logically, a stop in Gaul should have been included in the European trip, but Bian Lang, that subjective fellow, simply wouldn't agree.

He didn't say why, but DGM automatically pinned the blame on the M brand.

Anyway, if any fans cause trouble after this round, DGM's PR team will definitely make the arrogant M brand suffer another loss.

Then, Isinbayeva switched to English and said to Bian Lang: "Wave, thank you and the Rolling Stones for giving us such a special night in Red Square. I think everyone here will remember this day forever, and remember how unique this day is in our lives."

Hearing this, Bian Lang sighed in admiration. This person was indeed worthy of being a leader. His speech was far more sophisticated than the fans' "awesome" and "hurrah." It was the kind of speech that the official media personnel present could directly publish as news without any modification or polishing.

Bian Lang's reply was simple: "It is an honor for both Rolling Stones and me!"

"Then let's begin..." As soon as Isinbayeva finished speaking, Bian Lang took a half step back, and the distorted sound of his electric guitar opened the curtain on The Internationale like a bugle call.

They were all seasoned veterans on stage. When they saw Bian Lang take a half step back, Isinbayeva knew that the beginning was being given to her. She wasn't intimidated at all and nodded to her own people who were still in the other car.

Then, listening to the rhythm in my earpiece, I sang at the very end of the intro:
"Вставай, проклятьемзаклеймённый,

Весьмирголодныхирабов!
Кипитнашразумвозмущённый
Ивсмертныйбойвестиготов.”

Bian Lang thought Isinbayeva was coming to sing a solo, but he didn't expect her to be the lead singer. As soon as she and her fellow countrymen on the bus started singing, most of the Russians in the audience began a grand chorus.

Of course, her mezzo-soprano voice and singing skills are undoubtedly at the national team level.

They exchanged a glance, then both took a few steps back. The meaning was clear: they'd just use this song as background music; they were happy to have fun!
Yelena Isinbayeva and her bandmates didn't hold back with the Rolling Stones, leading the entire audience in a sing-along until the very end, before the Rolling Stones finally sang out in unison: "The Internationale, it... will... be... realized!"

With the roar of electric guitars and the frenzy of drums, the Rolling Stones' Red Square tour came to a perfect end.

Bian Lang didn't say anything sentimental, only thanking them and expressing his hope to see them again. Then, he called everyone up for a group photo, including the opening act Green Algae and the two guest bands. Yelena Isinbayeva was also in the group, and finally, Ambassador Qin was invited onto the stage as well.

Others might not feel it much, but those in the industry and in the media know what it means.

If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and high-ranking cultural officials from Russia endorse the Rolling Stones, then even if there are ample reasons for domestic officials to escalate the issue, they will have to carefully consider how to strike the right balance.

After watching the fans leave the stage, Isinbayeva and Ambassador Qin chatted with Bian Lang for a few minutes.

It was only then that Lang learned that before Isinbayeva took the stage, Ambassador Qin had told her about "атебя, Родина-мать", which led to the final scene.

Although the Rolling Stones only sang the last line, everyone is still marveling at how classic this version is!
“This song should have this kind of scene! After we get back to China…” Before Da Yong could finish speaking, Hua Yan interrupted him, “That’s what I think too, but if we really make it that big, wouldn’t it be…”

"That's true, but we'll deal with the future later. At worst, we'll just..."

"You two stop talking nonsense. Guo Sichu is in, so Rolling Stone will be fine, don't worry..." Dili didn't finish his sentence: "But Bian Lang is a different story!"

The event ended in almost two hours, and by the time Bian Lang and his group returned to the hotel, it was already past 1 a.m. local time.

There was no drinking party, because everyone knew that tonight was meant to be a time for Bian Lang and Guo Sichu to be alone.

Guo Sichu carried a bottle of Grey Goose liquor into Bian Lang's suite, unaware of how many love songs would be born from Bian Lang after that night of passion.

Anyway, Bian Lang was unlikely to create a song about Miss Guo. However, as the dawn light streamed into the room through the French windows, he saw Guo Sichu wrapped in a bath towel, lying on the bed, watching Bian Lang sitting cross-legged on the carpet, strumming his guitar and earnestly singing: "A dangerous journey is over, I want to live peacefully with you, to watch the sunset on the horizon, perhaps happiness is holding hands tightly..."

Safina is gone, and with Guo Sichu replacing her, only Bian Lang on the entire planet of Water Blue will feel a little awkward. The others haven't heard the original, so they won't feel much discomfort. After all, Safina's version doesn't really rhyme...

"A kaleidoscope adorns your dazzling pupils, a rainbow appears in the azure sky because of you, I've lingered in this colorful world for too long, only I truly understand how precious you are..."

As Bian Lang sang these lyrics, Guo Sichu's eyes grew increasingly unfocused.

"With that physique and that talent, which female singer wouldn't be smitten? I'd better keep a close eye on her from now on. I absolutely can't let that person snatch her away..."

This is also why Guo Sichu has been so strongly and urgently trying to lock this relationship away forever, from the very first one until now...

"Every angel loves beauty, that's why I understand how precious you are. Every angel loves beauty, that's why I understand how precious you are. Let me dance for you... Let me sing you a song..."

She wouldn't make silly jokes like, "How many young girls have you fooled with this trick?" because she knows the significance of this song.

I've never seen it in the music library, and I've never even heard Bian Lang hum the tune. So, like "Miss Dong," this song is something Bian Lang created exclusively for her.

The repeater, playing softly, ran out of battery. Guo Sichu jumped over and gave Bian Lang a passionate kiss before cupping his face in her hands and looking at herself through his eyes, saying, "Can we not release this song for now?"

"Okay! I'll do as you say! I won't sing unless you request a song in front of outsiders!"

Bian Lang didn't ask why. Anyway, with so many works from Rolling Stone now, he wouldn't feel sorry if they shelved this song, which is hailed as the number one love song in Chinese rock.

He didn't want to end up like Gao Hu, shouting "Guo Sichu, are you there?" at the Midi Music Festival in 2010 during an unplugged performance that was ruined by a rainstorm.
In stark contrast to the warm tranquility of the two, the domestic internet was in a state of flux.

The public declaration of love between the two is still headline news in the entertainment industry, and the opinions on how to deal with Bian Lang and Rock Records, which everyone in the industry has been waiting for, have finally been released.

After weighing the pros and cons and thoroughly considering the previous opinion from above, Leader Xu had a certain official media outlet release a brief message this morning, China time.

The gist is that Bian Lang's "Hurricane 2000" is banned, and Bian Lang himself is suspended from all television programs and offline commercial performances... for a year.

Upon seeing the words "suspending public performances," everyone who disliked Bian Lang and stood against him in this incident thought they had won. But seeing the one-year deadline, these people couldn't help but sigh or erupt in anger!
"What the hell? It's gotten to this point, several titans have come out to condemn it, and all they do is ban him for a year? And the Rolling Stones haven't even mentioned it, and Bian Lang's social media accounts haven't been blocked. This has absolutely no real impact on him or the Rolling Stones!"

(End of this chapter)