Actor Wang Yueheng transmigrates as a street singer participating in a talent show. His on-the-spot creation of "The Lone Brave" ignites the entire internet, helping him rise from a grassro...
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“In the past, it was mostly Chinese artists who went abroad. It’s rare to have such an opportunity to communicate face-to-face with foreign fans on a local social media platform.”
"It would be a shame not to seize such a great publicity opportunity."
Wang Yueheng leaned back against the cushion, watching the popularity and faith values on the system interface rise continuously.
"So when are you planning to start broadcasting? You're not going to sing a new song or two for these foreign fans, are you?"
Mo Zixue turned her head and looked at him, asking.
She was already used to Wang Yueheng's last-minute decisions.
"Lingling~"
Before Wang Yueheng could respond, the phone in his hand suddenly rang.
When I answered the call, it turned out to be Director Feng Gong of the Chinese Opera Association.
"Hello, Teacher Feng, this is Yue Heng."
After showing the incoming call information to Mo Zixue, Wang Yueheng answered the phone politely.
"Yue Heng, I heard you just finished the 'Singer' competition and won first place again. Congratulations!"
"Shouldn't the recording be finished now?"
The familiar and enthusiastic voice of Teacher Feng Gong came through the phone.
"Thank you, Teacher Feng. Yes, I just came from the TV station and am on my way to visit our Bubble Music branch in Shashi."
Wang Yueheng answered with a smile, showing no wariness towards his overly friendly superior and senior figure in the arts.
"Really? You should take care of your health while working so hard. Don't overwork yourself."
"I'm calling to talk to you about something. You must have heard about how foreigners have suddenly flocked to our domestic social media platforms, right?"
After praising Wang Yueheng's dedication, Feng Gong got straight to the point and asked his question.
"I've heard about it, Director Feng. Is there any special arrangement from the organization?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yueheng immediately asked in a solemn tone.
"It's not exactly a special arrangement."
"The higher authorities attach great importance to this matter, and the foreign affairs department has also given a special interview to respond to this matter, expressing that they are very happy to see people from both countries able to communicate face-to-face on the Chinese internet."
"As a pioneer in China's cultural industry, our Quyi Association should certainly take this opportunity to contribute its share."
“I’ve noticed that many young foreign friends have come specifically for you.”
"So I was thinking, could you take this opportunity to communicate with them directly?"
"Ideally, we could conquer these foreigners with our profound Chinese culture, just like before, and make them fall in love with it, thus breaking down their long-held prejudices against China."
When the topic turned to business, Feng Gong spoke seriously.
"I see."
"Actually, I was just discussing with my team that we plan to do a live stream tonight to interact face-to-face with overseas netizens and fans."
"It would be a good opportunity to give away one or two new songs that we prepared for the fan meeting as a treat to our foreign fans in advance."
After understanding the implied meaning in the other person's words, Wang Yueheng replied with a smile.
"Oh, really? That's wonderful."
"I believe in your talent, ability, and political awareness."
"Of course, you don't need to deliberately disrupt your own work schedule in order to communicate with them."
“The existing songs ‘Blue and White Porcelain,’ ‘Dragon Scales of Heaven and Earth,’ and ‘Ten Thousand Boundaries’ are perfect for singing to them at this time, helping them break out of their information cocoons and develop an interest in the excellent culture of China.”…
Upon learning that Wang Yueheng had planned to conduct live-streamed exchanges with foreigners flocking to the Longguo platform, Feng Gong said happily.
Since this talented singer has taken the initiative, he must have a plan in mind.
Feng Gong had no doubt about Wang Yueheng's talent, ability, or his deep patriotism.
"Okay then. Please have someone let me know in advance when you start your live stream."
"I will also inform the leaders of the Publicity Department and the Foreign Affairs Department to come and watch!"
Feng Gong said with a cheerful tone.
"No trouble at all. I'll let you know before the broadcast starts."
"I hope our performance tonight will not disappoint you and the other leaders."
Wang Yueheng smiled humbly and said.
"Okay, okay, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just treat it like a normal live stream!"
"That's settled then. You should rest for a while on the road. I won't bother you anymore."
After giving some concerned instructions without any airs of a leader, Feng Gong hurriedly hung up the phone.
They seemed afraid that chatting any longer would disturb Wang Yueheng's rest.
"Does Director Feng Gong have any special instructions?"
Seeing Wang Yueheng hang up the phone and put down his phone, Mo Zixue, who had been sitting quietly beside him, asked curiously.
She vaguely heard the other person suggest that Wang Yueheng start a live broadcast to communicate with foreign netizens.
I just don't understand whether the external propaganda task was forcibly assigned to Wang Yueheng by higher authorities, or whether it was Director Feng Gong's personal opinion.
"It's nothing, they just thought the same thing as me."
"I just hope to take this opportunity to show these foreigners some Chinese culture."
"It would be best to further communicate through music, change their perception of China, and establish the image of the Chinese people as warm, friendly, and kind."
Wang Yueheng smiled and explained.
Then, as if remembering something, he smiled mysteriously and said, "However, I plan to add some extra seasonings to these."
"These foreigners are rebelling and rushing into Chinese social media platforms because they are dissatisfied with their own governments' bans on overseas handshaking."
"Perfect, this is a good opportunity to let them know."
"Besides fun apps like Little Red Book, China has an even more powerful weapon..."
Upon hearing this, Mo Zixue froze in her seat.
"What? You're not planning to... promote our revolutionary ideology to them, are you...?"
"Wouldn't that kind of topic be a bit too sensitive?"
After a while, Mo Zixue asked in surprise.
"Of course it's not that straightforward. With their level of 'happy education,' they wouldn't understand if they explained it in too profound a way."
"All we need to do is use a song to enlighten them and tell them what it means to resist hegemony!"
"Let them know what kind of spirit our predecessors used to defeat their predecessors on the North Korean battlefield."
Whether they have the courage to go back and resist their authoritarian government is none of my business.
Wang Yueheng, who had a new idea, leaned back in his chair and said dismissively.
"Okay, I'll contact Qiqi right away and ask her to prepare the live streaming venue and equipment for you in advance."
Having grasped Wang Yueheng's idea, Mo Zixue immediately prepared to arrange the next steps.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing."
“While you were recording the program, we received several more brand endorsement offers from Taiwan.”
"There are two well-known hand-pulled pancake companies and the COCO milk tea chain brand that want you to help them write songs and endorse their products."