Amidst a surge in online viewership and the Spring Festival Gala's popularity, both live and after the martial arts performance concluded.
Suddenly, all the lights for the Spring Festival Gala went out, which stunned people both at the venue and in front of their televisions. Many people thought it was a broadcasting accident.
But then, the host's deep voice slowly rang out.
"In this world, there is a country that carries five thousand years of history and culture. In this country, today, there is a group of people who safeguard the lives and property of 1.3 billion Chinese people."
The host's voice gradually rose in pitch.
"Do you know who that group of people is? Yes, I believe our people have a scale in their hearts, and I believe every Chinese person knows it clearly."
"If you don't understand, that's okay. Today, we, representing the country, will tell you their names."
"They are anti-drug police officers fighting on the front line of life and death; they are firefighters who go against the light and fight against the fire god; they are steel warriors who guard the border of the motherland in the scorching heat and bitter cold and never give an inch; they are honorable guardians who fight terrorism and maintain stability in the international arena and fight for the country in World War II."
In the darkness, everyone went from initial confusion and commotion to being deeply moved and impressed by the host's excited, powerful, thunderous, and resounding voice.
Everyone in front of the television was stunned, emotions slowly building, especially the families of the heroes who had appealed.
The Spring Festival Gala's large screen slowly lit up, and photos and short videos began to play in rotation. The videos were silent, but silence spoke louder than words.
That was the innocent joy of soldiers eating snow to stave off hunger in the freezing cold, yet their smiles were incredibly endearing.
It was a terrifying scene in the woods late at night, with gunshots ringing out one after another, and a narcotics officer being shot three times but still relentlessly pursuing the enemy.
That was the courage of three soldiers charging fearlessly against hundreds of men on the frontier.
It was a scene of towering buildings, life and death hanging by a thread, firefighters tightly holding onto the person who was whispering, falling together, still clinging on with unwavering determination.
At this moment, everyone's tears flowed silently.
"Comrades, the people are behind us, what should we do?"
"Charge forward bravely, never retreat, disregard life and death, fight, fight, fight!"
Suddenly, a sound appeared; the intro music began.
At this moment, the entire nation is watching intently. Among them are anti-drug police officers who have just completed a mission and faced life and death, border guards who have just finished their shifts, firefighters who have just finished a rescue operation and are exhausted and collapsed on the ground, doctors who have just fought against death and emerged from the operating room eating foam, and many, many more unsung heroes who are the most lovable people.
At this moment, the host's voice rang out again.
"Those who race against time in the face of life and death"; doctors who battle against disease.
They are the unsung heroes of narcotics enforcement; they work in the shadows, yet they do things that shine brightly.
"She is our mother..."
As the host's voice gradually deepened and the music grew louder, the music's tempo increased.
They were all brave.
"The wound on your forehead, your differences, the mistakes you made."
There's no need to hide anything.
"Your worn-out doll, your mask, your ego"
They said they would tame every monster with light.
They said they would stitch up your wound.
"No one loves the Joker, so why is loneliness not glorious?"
"It is only human imperfection that is worthy of praise."
Who says someone covered in mud isn't a hero?
Amidst the smoke and towering flames, young firefighters bravely faced the danger; Chinese soldiers risked their lives in the flood, forming human walls to hold back the water, daring to fight against the elements.
As the background scenery changed, coupled with the sudden burst of song, especially the final line, "Who says those covered in mud aren't heroes?"
It instantly stirred up the emotions of everyone who could empathize.
"This...this is Chen Feng, right?"
"Oh my god, it's Chen Feng! I'll never forget his voice."
"Oh my god, this song is so good, it's so well written! Yes, who says that someone covered in mud isn't a hero?"
The lights at the Spring Festival Gala venue slowly came on, but only on the stage.
Chen Feng slowly walked onto the stage. There was no applause, and the entire audience fell into a solemn and serious atmosphere. Especially the anti-drug police officers, firefighters, soldiers, and others present felt a strange mix of emotions: being moved, being noticed, and being understood.
"Loving you, I walk alone through dark alleys."
"I love the way you refuse to kneel."
"Loving you has faced despair."
"Refusing to even shed a tear"
"I love your tattered clothes"
"Yet they dared to block fate's gun."
"Loving you is so much like me"
"The gaps are all the same."
With his exceptional voice, superb technique, and perfectly conveyed emotions, Chen Feng's rendition of this song struck the hearts of everyone present, resonating deeply with each note.
Everyone's clarity seemed about to burst forth at this moment, about to erupt like a volcano, but the next second, Chen Feng helped them shout it out.
"Do you deserve this tattered cloak?"
"War! War! With the humblest of dreams!"
"To the sobs and roars in the darkness"
Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?
At that moment, across the country, at the Spring Festival Gala venue, countless people stood up. Some broke down in tears, shouting, "Who says only those standing in the light are heroes?"
War? Yes, war! ... "To the sobs and roars in the darkness"
At this moment, countless tears flowed like a river.
They said they wanted to curb your arrogance.
"It's like wiping away dirt."
They said to go up the steps.
"And the price is bowing down."
"Then let me not ride the wind."
You share that same proud, solitary courage.
"Who says ordinary players aren't heroes?"
Ah... Ah... At this moment, the families of many heroes who died in the line of duty are kneeling and rolling in pain. Yes, does that mean ordinary people aren't heroes?
The performance continued, and Chen Feng's voice continued to stir the emotions of all the audience members.
"I love you when you walk alone in the dark alley, I love the way you refuse to kneel."
"I've faced despair with love, yet I refused to shed a single tear."
......
"Do you deserve this tattered cloak?"
"War! War! With the humblest of dreams!"
......
Your mottled appearance is unique and extraordinary.
Your silence is deafening, deafening.
"I love you when you walk alone in the dark alley, I love the way you refuse to kneel."
"I've faced despair with love, yet I refused to shed a single tear."
"My love for you comes from the wilderness; I need no one's favor in this life."
"You will build your city on ruins."
"Go, go, with the humblest of dreams!"
"War! War! With the loftiest dream!"
"To the sobs and roars in the darkness"
Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?
The entire venue erupted in cheers. Whether they were watching on TV or at the venue, almost everyone stood up and sang along loudly.
"Go, go, with the humblest of dreams!"
"War! War! With the loftiest dream!"
"To the sobs and roars in the darkness"
Who says only those who stand in the light are heroes?
Chen Feng bent down, and instantly the entire audience erupted in applause, shouting "Chen Feng! Chen Feng!"
At this moment, Chen Feng could be said to have completely conquered men, women, and children of all ages in China, because this song would become a huge hit in the years to come, from kindergartens to nursing homes, with no one escaping its reach.
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