After offending capital, my songs became more and more popular.

Chapter 119 Long live the reunification of the motherland! Long live national sovereignty!
The return of Hong Kong to China has profound historical and practical significance for our country.

First and foremost, we must wipe away a century of humiliation and safeguard national sovereignty.

With the end of foreign colonial rule, my country resumed exercising the initiative over Hong Kong, marking an important step towards the great cause of national reunification and, more importantly, a significant step towards safeguarding the country's territorial integrity.

Secondly, the creation and successful implementation of "one country, two systems" perfectly resolved historical issues and ensured local social stability and economic development.

Needless to say, in terms of enhancing national cohesion and international influence, since the return of Hong Kong, my country's international status has continued to rise, and its wisdom in peacefully resolving disputes has also earned it the respect of countries around the world.

In conclusion, the return of Hong Kong is an important milestone in the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and has made outstanding contributions to the complete reunification of the motherland and the cause of human progress.

Many people born in the 90s and 00s didn't experience that era, so they can't really empathize with its significance. Those who actually experienced Hong Kong's return to China in the 80s and 90s can still feel that sense of "universal celebration" when they think back to that day.

People all over the country are celebrating this news. Everyone is happy for the country and everyone is proud of the country!

July 1st of each year is also designated as the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Every year on this day, Hong Kong holds celebrations such as flag-raising ceremonies, cultural performances, and fireworks displays, and official media outlets such as CCTV also host corresponding commemorative programs.

Every year, musicians are specially invited to create works to commemorate the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

The same applies this year. It is said that CCTV has already collected some works, and it seems that they have all been decided and are just waiting to be broadcast on the anniversary.

The central government is very meticulous. Usually, preparations for events of this caliber begin a year or two in advance. A year or two ago, Shen Ming'en wasn't that "famous" yet, so he definitely wouldn't have had a chance...

Since this kind of thing only happens once a year, people don't pay as much attention to it anymore.

But who would have thought that, without anyone reminding or informing him, and even though many people had already forgotten that July 1st was the anniversary of the Bauhinia flowers blooming and Hong Kong's return to China, Shen Ming'en actually took the initiative to compose a song commemorating Hong Kong's return, "Bauhinia Flowers in Full Bloom"!
When it comes to "patriotism," Shen Ming'en is truly outstanding!
Both the offline audience and the netizens in the online live broadcast room perfectly grasped this point!

"Oh!!!"

For a moment, cheers and shouts filled the air.

"How is that possible... How could he be so meticulous!"

Backstage, veteran actor Yue Huochuan was practically grinding his teeth to powder. Even he was so caught up in his own thoughts these days that he'd completely forgotten about Hong Kong's return to China on the 1st of next month…

I never imagined that I would start with this anniversary and create a work based on Hong Kong's district flower!
Shen Ming'en, how come he's such a discerning drinker?!

"Impossible...absolutely impossible!"

Yue Huochuan's forehead veins bulged as he thought to himself that these people were absolutely making things up, absolutely talking nonsense. Shen Ming'en wasn't that meticulous. His Bauhinia flower was just a lucky guess. It couldn't possibly be the flower of Hong Kong, and it was definitely not a song praising Hong Kong's return to China!

His so-called "Bauhinia flower praising Hong Kong's return to China" is nothing more than what those netizens "analyzed." In this world, everything is afraid of being analyzed. Aren't all sorts of comments like "Did you really understand Marvel's strategy?", "Did you really understand Let the Bullets Fly?", and "Did you really understand ***?" flying around online?
Sometimes, even the people involved don't realize the deeper meaning behind their actions; those who do know, however, tend to exaggerate...

It's possible that Shen Ming'en didn't intend to celebrate Hong Kong's return to China; he just happened to choose the Bauhinia flower, which is exactly the same as the official flower of Hong Kong, as the theme.

This is what Yue Huochuan was thinking...

Many people at the scene were actually trying to comfort themselves by thinking that way.

Even Hajiling, sitting in the audience, was thinking the same thing as her lips twitched...

no way!
What else can they do but think that way?!
They actually acknowledged the profound meaning behind Shen Ming'en's song, yet they let him pass the level?!

How many times has this happened!
I'm afraid that even though Wei Zihan has already come out, he still hasn't been eliminated from "Chinese Music Awards: Red Song Season"!
Shen Ming'en is the kind of person who has never bothered with open insults...

His singing voice is always the sharpest slap, striking those people's faces one after another, making their faces red and sore!

"Dong dong..."

He played the piano and sang at the same time:

……

"The Bauhinia flower forever!"

"Under the protection of love, it sprouts strong!"

"Smiling in the sunshine, it's so warm, yet it's time to set sail!"

"Under the same roof..."

"Like a painting!"

"Day and night, we watch over each other, gazing at the twinkling starlight..."

"Light up your face!"

……

If the verses of Shen Ming'en's "Bauhinia Blossoms" just now somewhat hinted at commemorating Hong Kong's return to China, then when the chorus came, and his lyrics were performed with a very smooth and catchy melody...

The commemorative significance of that event is self-evident!

The song had already reached the ears of every audience member!

Listen to the lyrics!

"The eternal Bauhinia flower, thriving under the protection of love," doesn't this perfectly describe how Hong Kong is flourishing and growing under the care of the motherland?
"Under the same roof, watching over each other, like twinkling stars"...

The lyrics don't even need to be explained!

I understand everything!

What lies under the same roof?
It's family!
Hong Kong and the motherland belong to the same big family. Under the protection of the motherland, they are like family members under the same roof.

How should family members interact?
They should accompany and care for each other, and have a deep emotional connection and close interdependence with one another!
Just listen to these lyrics!
They all fell silent immediately!
"..."

Backstage, the renowned tenor Yue Huochuan was still harboring his ulterior motives, initially believing that the audience was overanalyzing things...

Got it!
Good this time!
When I heard the chorus of Shen Ming'en's "Bauhinia Blossoms", my fragile heart didn't even need to fall; it shattered into countless pieces!
Your mother!!!
No!!!
Hajime, you bastard...

Do you have to be that meticulous?!

Yue Huochuan was already so emotionally devastated, how could Ha Jiling possibly be in a good mood?!
"Fuck...fuck...fuck you!!!"

Offstage, Hajiling was frantically shouting the name of a plant, her red and furious expression suggesting she was about to bite off her back teeth!

I'm so angry...

Unwilling!
How annoying!
A mix of emotions welled up inside Hajiling, making her want to go on stage and hit someone!
this moment!
Sitting below the stage, Haji-ling suddenly understood Wei Zi-han's feelings back then...

Suddenly I understand why Wei Zihan insisted on doing it even though he knew that he would be severely beaten for shouting Japanese after Shen Mingen had just finished singing "The Great Wall Will Never Fall".

I'm absolutely furious!

He was furious and wished he could rush up right now, immediately, and beat Shen Ming'en up badly!
There is really nothing that can express emotions more directly than violence in that moment!

hate it!

Ma Ling truly hates it!

Logically speaking, she shouldn't have acted this way, considering how many times Shen Mingen had "broken through the encirclement" and "escaped" her.

This isn't the first time; she should be used to it by now.

At first, she really didn't have any expectations, thinking that there was no chance of eliminating Shen Ming'en in this episode.

But the problem is...

This time!
Shen Mingen's gift to her gave her hope!
This guy, instead of choosing peonies, lotuses, plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums to praise the motherland like everyone else in this issue's "flowers" theme, he chose this obscure Bauhinia flower... to be precise, the Hong Kong district flower, the Bauhinia blakeana!
They're making us guess!
At first, Hajiling didn't expect it. She really thought that this guy had run out of ideas and had finally lost his talent!
The results of it? !

Before he could even celebrate for half a minute, this guy came up with Yao Shuli, Cantonese lyrics, and the chorus "Eternal Bauhinia"!
Honestly, Ma Ling felt like she had just ridden a roller coaster...

If things continue to go smoothly downwards, Ma Ling won't feel too bad. The real danger is being pulled to the highest point and then made to "free fall"!
Please!

Brother!

They won't give me anything!

Let it free fall!

This is absolutely terrifying!

you say!

How could Ma Ling possibly stand it?!

This is Ma Ling, the seasoned top agent at Ruixing Entertainment. If it were Wei Zihan, he probably wouldn't even wait for Shen Mingen to finish singing before rushing up to start a fight with him.

At this moment, Yao Shuli had already arrived at Shen Ming'en's piano on the stage.

At this moment, the latter turned around to face the stage, a slender hand resting on the black, glossy piano. After Shen Ming'en finished singing, she immediately continued in fluent Cantonese: ...

"The Bauhinia in my heart..."

"Flowers bloom with love, we are all one family!"

"How clear this sky is! Sunshine and rain embrace each other as we pursue our dreams together!"

"Hold fast to my beliefs, stand out from the crowd, and fear no storm!"

"Thank you for the warmth you sent..."

"Flowers bloom in love!"

……

The song maintains a gentle and tender style, much like a warm summer breeze, comforting yet not scorching, touching the heart and allowing listeners to feel the beautiful connection between the motherland and Hong Kong.

[So thin...it's fucking thin!]

I really didn't expect you, Hakim, to be so meticulous!

[The Emperor's needlework was both rough and meticulous—truly a case of skillful needlework!]

In the online live broadcast room of the "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season" program, the barrage of comments scrolled as you listened to the songs!

Many people are browsing:
Wow, these lyrics are really well thought out. It's hard to imagine how Shen Ming'en managed to create such amazing Cantonese lyrics...

[These Cantonese lyrics are really exaggerated. You know, Cantonese pronunciation is different from Mandarin, which is why very few Mandarin songwriters can write Cantonese songs!]

[Moreover, this duet gives the feeling of... a dialogue between the motherland and Hong Kong!]

This is truly a masterpiece!

……

Previously, the Chinese Music Awards once set a topic of "Cantonese and Hong Kong music". At that time, Shen Mingen sang "The Great Wall Will Never Fall" and also wrote a song called "Courage" for Yao Shuli under the pseudonym "The Dream of Nine Hundred Million Girls".

At that time, some netizens analyzed online how difficult it is to compose in Cantonese and how meticulous Shen Ming'en's two works were in terms of Cantonese lyrics...

Now, those same people have once again stepped forward to express their opinions during the chorus of Shen Ming'en's "Bauhinia Blossoms".

It's important to know that Cantonese and Mandarin have different pronunciations. When it comes to music composition, if you use the creative thinking and grammar of Mandarin to write lyrics, it will sound awkward when read in Cantonese.

This is why only Hong Kong music creators can create Hong Kong music works, while Mandarin song creators find it very difficult to do so.

There is a “cultural barrier” between the two sides, which is difficult to overcome.

As a Mandarin music composer, Shen Ming'en wrote works that made Hong Kong music composers applaud in "The Great Wall Will Never Fall" and "Courage" at that time, and at the same time now, he wrote such catchy Cantonese lyrics in "Bauhinia Blossoms" that fit the chorus melody and are not difficult to pronounce!
It perfectly showcases the beauty and elegance of Hong Kong music!
It's truly amazing, even for Mandarin speakers and Cantonese speakers alike!

While praising the song, they also had to commend its "dialogue" feel...

In the verses, both singers are narrating. Although the Mandarin and Cantonese are interspersed and alternated, and each singer is singing in a different Mandarin, the narration makes it seem natural to everyone...

But when you get to the chorus, that difference becomes apparent.

The feeling of "dialogue" between Mandarin and Cantonese becomes particularly obvious.

While Shen Ming'en's segment didn't feel as strong, Yao Shuli's segment gave the impression that Hong Kong was expressing its gratitude to its motherland.

The lyrics even include lines such as "Thank you for your warm wishes, flowers bloom in love."

Just tell me how amazing it is!

It was originally a work celebrating the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, and it also praises the close relationship between Hong Kong and the motherland. It couldn't be more fitting for the theme!
We celebrate Hong Kong's return to China and also the great love of our motherland!
As for this kind of work, ask Hajiling and the group of entertainment industry capital behind her. If they had a few more guts, would they dare to say it's bad and eliminate Shen Ming'en?!
They deserve it too!

I bother!

……

"The eternal Bauhinia flower, under the influence of love, sprouts strong and healthy!"

"Smiling in the sunshine, it's so warm, yet it's time to set sail..."

"Under the same roof..."

"La la la..."

……

To be honest, the song "Bauhinia Blossoms" is not the kind of grand and majestic revolutionary song; its style is more pop.

And it is precisely this so-called "trend"!
It truly captures the hearts of the widest range of viewers!
It's important to know that among all the different styles of music, "pop" has the widest and most diverse audience!

It is undeniable that most of Shen Ming'en's previous works were very catchy and popular, but many of these songs were not very popular among young people.

Young people these days think "red culture" is outdated...

He just wants to follow trends and be fashionable. The songs he listens to must be popular and have catchy choruses, otherwise he won't listen.

Having been poisoned by the short video era, they have no patience at all and are too impatient.

Shen Ming'en's "Bauhinia Blossoms" is quite good. It's a pop song that evokes memories of Hong Kong's return to China, making it educational and helping young people remember history. At the same time, it's catchy and appealing to young people.

It's absolutely amazing in every aspect!
"How was this melody written..."

Some of the mainstream singers backstage had envious expressions on their faces; they were genuinely very envious!

You know, Shen Ming'en's writing is so distinctive and catchy!
The intro to "Bauhinia Blossoms" is incredibly smooth, and the chorus makes you want to hum along. Although the key isn't high, it's a really enjoyable song to sing.

The melody is great, the singing is great, the composition is great, and it fits the lyrics perfectly. It really makes you feel a sense of regret and admiration, like, "Why didn't I write this song?"

Shen Ming'en is really on fire this time!

……

"The Bauhinia flower forever!"

"Fly high, even amidst the waves!"

The two powerful voices of the singers resonated in mid-air, and the powerful chorus, carrying a strong sense of patriotism, touched the ears of every audience member, giving everyone goosebumps.

"I can't express how much I miss you, but I'm here for you, my warm home!"

"Love flows, embracing, a haven for each other's hearts!"

"Live up to the time!"

Yao Shuli faced half of her body towards the audience and half towards Shen Mingen. He played the piano and they sang together. The scene was romantic, but the meaning of the song elevated its quality to an even higher level!
At that moment, the audience was no longer obsessed with shipping couples, no longer obsessed with romance, and no longer believed that Shen Mingen invited Yao Shuli to the show to capitalize on the popularity of the couple and gain votes...

At that moment, everyone understood that he was doing this to better interpret the song that praises the motherland and the return of Hong Kong!
At that moment, all thoughts of love and romance were forgotten by everyone.

This was also Shen Ming'en's initial starting point...

To be honest, if this song were about love, rather than family or gratitude, Shen Ming'en really wouldn't have used it.

After all, what right does he have to use that clichéd love story to write about our Bauhinia flower, which has been wandering for 156 years?

"What proud buds!"

"After spring warms up, the flowers bloom again!"

On stage, the two sang a duet. Shen Ming'en and Yao Shuli are a so-called "red song spokesperson" who is "red" all over the world, and the other comes from a family with a strong national opera background. It couldn't be more appropriate for these two outstanding and powerful singers to use their voices to praise the close relationship between Hong Kong and the motherland!
Back then, a comment like this appeared in the online live stream of the "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season" program:
Yes, the light of the red star will surely illuminate the entire valley!

This comment was repeatedly added to by "+1" and "+1" until it reached 10086 and beyond, and received countless likes from netizens!
This sentence comes from Shen Ming'en's "Little River Flowing 1952," from that predecessor's family letter, and from the revolutionary martyrs of that era, expressing their beautiful wishes for the reunification and great rejuvenation of the motherland!

What they most want to see is probably to reclaim the land that was invaded and originally belonged to us!

When Hong Kong returned to China, they must have been overjoyed even in the afterlife.

Yes, the light of the red star will eventually illuminate the entire valley!

The new China will be unified sooner or later!

Long live the new China! Long live the reunification of the motherland!

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This chapter is a few hundred words short, not quite 6,000 words, but I think it ends well like this. Adding more would make it too padded, and the guys wouldn't like that, haha...

It's almost reached 4,000 average views. I hope everyone will continue to support it. I'd also like to ask for some recommendation votes and monthly votes. Thank you everyone!
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