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Chapter 1553 Rooted in the Local, Facing the World

Before finalizing the program for this year's Spring Festival Gala, the chief director Qin Lei had a discussion with Ye Zhi Qiu.

Qin Lei gave Ye Zhi Qiu a lot of autonomy on this stage, with the only requirement being that he sing a song that "young people like".

This aligns with Qin Lei's philosophy of "embracing online traffic" during the Spring Festival Gala.

In her view, some official entities now "turn pale at the mention of traffic," feeling that being associated with the word will label them as "frivolous," "fake," and "low-quality." This is a misinterpretation and simplistic treatment of the essence of "traffic."

"Traffic" itself is not the same as "vulgarity." Although it does have a history of unchecked growth and uneven quality, the key lies in the content and guidance.

Conversely, behind the massive traffic often lies genuine public opinion, and only by valuing these demands can we create widely popular works.

But Qin Lei didn't expect that what she thought were radical ideas would make her look like a complete novice in front of Ye Zhi Qiu.

After understanding his requirements, Ye Zhi Qiu sent over the work in two days.

Then, the very first line of the lyrics startled her...

Ye Zhi Qiu's choice of this song was naturally after careful consideration.

If the goal is to create a song that appeals to today's young people, this song is the perfect choice.

In his previous life, "Full Power" was a song written, composed, and sung by Wang Leehom, the king of Mandopop.

This song was released in 2011, but its core ideas of cultural confidence, identity recognition, and global vision remain relevant even more than a decade later.

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Rewind 5 minutes to the beginning, in Yan's home in Beijing.

Since the appearance of the program "Only Greenery", Yan Zhigang, who used to occasionally criticize and comment on television, has fallen silent.

"Mom, this dance is so beautiful, and all the dancers in it are so pretty."

The little boy tugged at his mother's sleeve and said, "Mom, you can dance, can you dance like that too?"

Just then, the mother, who had just snapped out of her reverie about the dance, heard this and gave a wry smile, saying, "It's true that I can dance, but this kind of dance isn't something everyone can or has the opportunity to do."

The little boy's mother was also a professional dancer, so she could truly appreciate the power of "Only Green" and the unparalleled shock it brought her.

This is a modern dance, but its content has transcended the dance itself, adding the connotation of "cultural narrative".

She had a strong premonition that this program would become a milestone in contemporary Chinese dance drama.

As a dancer, she felt both honored to witness this scene and incredibly envious.

The little boy, still confused, continued to ask, "Is this dance really based on a painting in the National Museum?"

"Mom, could you show me that painting?"

The mother patted the little boy's head and smiled gently, "Okay."

This is the significance of excellent literary and artistic works: to disseminate and express the stories of cultural relics in a non-preachy way.

Listening to his grandson and daughter-in-law's conversation, Yan Zhigang's expression darkened further.

As a seasoned professional, his aesthetic sense is impeccable, and he can naturally recognize the excellence of the program "Only Greenery".

Even with his most critical eye, he couldn't find any flaws.

That's why he was even more upset, because the founder of the show was Ye Zhi Qiu.

The program continued, and soon came to Ye Zhi Qiu's solo performance of "Full Power".

When Ye Zhi, dressed in a red armor-style outfit, descended from the sky, the stage backdrop burst into flames, creating a high-energy scene that made the whole family gasp in unison.

Wow! So handsome!

The little boy reacted the fastest, excitedly jumping up and down.

The couple were also full of surprise; such an outgoing stage style was quite rare on the Spring Festival Gala.

Only Yan Zhigang frowned, looking at the scene on the screen, clearly disapproving of this "unreliable" performance style.

When Ye Zhi Qiu raised his right fist and sang the lyrics "Down with imperialism" in a declaration of war, the whole family was completely shocked.

Is this still the Spring Festival Gala we know and love?!

The Spring Festival Gala has always been perceived as a "safe and stable" event with a "low tolerance for error" and a "conservative" approach, being extremely cautious in its content selection and having limited room for innovation.

This is why many artists with different styles always seem to be "uniform tools" on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

"Nonsense! What a nonsense!"

Yan Zhigang slammed his hand on the table, his face turning red with anger.

"How did this production team even review this? How could a song like this pass? It's outrageous! It's utterly nonsensical!"

Although he was very dissatisfied, Yan Zhigang had already accepted in his heart that this year's Spring Festival Gala was indeed better than last year's.

But unexpectedly, Qin Lei and Ye Zhi Qiu lost their minds, producing the show "Full Power" and those shocking lyrics...

Like a drowning person suddenly grabbing a thick straw, this feeling of "escaping death" and "fighting back from the brink" made Yan Zhigang's adrenaline surge, and he was so excited that he trembled slightly, and started "spraying" in mode.

"A show that has no bottom line in its pursuit of viewership!"

"They're ruining the reputation of the Spring Festival Gala!"

"No, I need to report this to the station. How did this kind of program even get on air..."

Yan Zhigang was speaking passionately, spitting everywhere, when even his own son couldn't stand it anymore and said something fair.

"This show... is alright."

"Older viewers might not like it, but young people like it. It's a work with a strong attitude."

"Have an attitude?" Yan Zhigang clearly disagreed with this statement, retorting, "Is shouting 'Down with imperialism' under the noses of over a billion people what you call an attitude?"

"That's incitement, not an attitude!"

"Listen to this! They were shouting 'Down with imperialism!' and they even used English words for it! What kind of talk is that!"

"What's wrong with lyrics containing English?" The son took it seriously and argued with his father. "Cultural confidence is not about blindly rejecting things, but about learning from the strengths of many and incorporating them into our own culture."

"The song is sung in both Chinese and English, and the stage also incorporates traditional Chinese taiko drums and martial arts, as well as modern hip-hop elements, demonstrating a confident attitude of being rooted in the local community and facing the world."

"This precisely demonstrates that the lyrics criticize 'imperialism,' but do not lean towards narrow nationalism."

"Young people of Generation Z today pursue their true selves, have clear likes and dislikes, and are open and honest. The characteristics of this song perfectly match these personality traits, so it's not surprising that it was chosen!"