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

Further discussion on Chapter 111
"The Internationale!"

"It must be achieved!"

"This is the final battle!"

"Unite for tomorrow!"

"The Internationale!"

"It must be achieved!"

……

"Ahhhh!!!"

So passionate!
This is so exciting!
In the studio, the control room, backstage where the singers were waiting, and even in the online live broadcast room of "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season", almost everyone listening to Shen Ming'en's "The Internationale" felt inexplicably energized!

In reality, the vast majority of people suffer from numerous unfair treatments. Let alone the general public, what can celebrities do? Don't they still have to listen to capital and be mindful of others' opinions?

What is the purpose of revolution?
It's for liberation, it's for fairness!
It's not wrong to praise revolutionary martyrs, and it's even more correct to praise the essence of the revolutionary spirit. Shen Ming'en just analyzed it a little more deeply, which made the work even more impactful!
"Fuck you!"

"Ahhhh!!!"

For some reason, a few audience members, finding the music inexplicably high-energy, started yelling:

"I'm quitting. Whoever wants to be in Class B tomorrow can go. I'm not going to be in Class B!"

"Fairness! I want fairness!!!"

"I'm not going to work tomorrow, this is awesome, so cool!"

Today is Saturday, tomorrow is the weekend, but the guy who was shouting like crazy that he wouldn't have to work tomorrow received a notice from his boss to work overtime an hour before he was supposed to come watch the recording of "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season"...

This week, the company is under great pressure to meet performance targets. We hope employees will voluntarily work overtime. We won't force anyone, but if anyone doesn't come, don't blame us for making things difficult for them.

These idiot companies and their idiot leaders are just like that; all they know how to do is exploit and oppress their workers!

In a society free from exploitation and oppression, Saturdays and weekends should be rest days for working people!

Those damned, wicked capitalists, they even want to take this away! Who can tolerate that?!

He was already angry and frustrated, and when he heard the first line of Shen Ming'en's "The Internationale," he wanted to shout. The more he listened, the more he was moved, and the more he wanted to roar!

Finally, unable to contain himself any longer, he started shouting wildly at the scene!

And how could people in his situation be a minority?

In modern society, this is the case for the vast majority of people!
Don't believe me? Just wait and see.

On-site, once this guy took the lead, many people followed suit and shouted. When the live broadcast camera panned to them, many viewers in the online live stream next door went wild, and the comment section was filled with messages:
[Damn it, I can't take this shift anymore! Anyone else working overtime on Saturday like me?!]

"...Who isn't? When the B class I'm in first started recruiting, they said there would be weekends off, but now even one day off is a struggle. If you can get three or four days off a month, that's considered good."

[You're all being kind. What about the delivery drivers and migrant workers? They don't get a penny if they don't work, let alone take a break! Who dares to take a break?]

[Tsk... How can this not be considered a form of exploitation?]

Our working class today is no different from Black slaves!

……

We are no longer a slave society, but do you think there are still slaves in this world?

How could it not be!

Slaves are the same as working people; they're not synonymous!
Let's just talk about the food delivery riders. In order to grab users and provide them with a better experience, the platforms are ruthlessly squeezing the riders' delivery time. There was a line in a famous movie, where the female lead said, "The riders are always running. They don't have time to think. The fear of being eliminated will make them do anything. They don't even consider the length of time!"

Doesn't that hurt?
But that's reality!

Many people can complain about this crappy class they're in, saying they don't want to go and find it disgusting, and they can give their opinions to their superiors or bosses, but the problem is...

Do you think people will listen to your suggestions?

If you have a problem, if you don't want to do it, then get out!

What is the one thing our country has the least to lack?
population!

What is the one thing that capital and companies have in abundance?
Talent!

Things are different now. Nowadays, college students are like trash, there are tons of them. Not to mention ordinary junior college and undergraduate students, even 985 and 211 universities, master's students and doctoral students graduate in droves every year, and they are in dire need of employment.

If you don't do it, there are plenty of people who are more outstanding and capable than you, and who ask for less money, who will fight tooth and nail to interview for your job!

Do you dare to offer your opinions?
Do you dare to complain?
Would you dare to say this to your superiors or boss?

I wouldn't dare!
The exploitation in slave society is direct oppression, such as being whipped and forced to work; while the exploitation in capitalism is indirect, meaning that it is generally recognized that it does not belong solely to any one capitalist, but to the entire bourgeoisie.

It seems to give workers the right to leave if they don't want to work 996...

In reality, there is no choice at all. You either work 996 at his company or go to another company and continue to work 996. 996 is the absolute exploitation of workers by the entire bourgeoisie!

He pays you a month's salary, as if he's given you his entire life. It's like you've sold yourself to him, and you have to listen to him in everything you do, even when you're eating or drinking...

What's the difference between this and a black slave?!

Was this how everything was supposed to be?

no!
We, the working people, should be the most glorious, and we should be the masters of this world!
……

There has never been a savior!

"I don't rely on the immortal emperor!"

"We must create happiness for humankind!"

“It’s all up to us!”

……

To be honest, Shen Mingen's current state is somewhat like being exploited by capital. After all, he just came back from saving the day at "Peak Singer Challenge" last night. If it were a normal program, if he were the kind of person who had a particularly good relationship with the production team and was good at interpersonal relationships, he wouldn't even have time to rest. He would have to immediately participate in rehearsals after returning in the morning, and he hasn't had any rest time since the performance...

Will others care about his feelings?

will not!

Both production teams are basically only concerned about whether he will delay or affect their program recording, while the capital behind him is concerned about whether he will affect their ability to make money!

Who cares whether Shen Ming'en lives or dies!
It's also like Ruixing Entertainment behind Shen Mingen. If Shen Mingen were to bow down to them, he would probably be running around day and night to attend various events and catch up on work!

Admittedly, the profits he could make in that way would be unimaginable for most people, but it would also easily cause health problems!

When your body is exhausted, no amount of money will help. People only need money while they are alive. What's the point of having money once you're dead and buried?
Shen Ming'en couldn't be more aware of this principle!
Playing the role of an "exploited" character, Shen Mingen's current state of mind when performing "The Internationale" is incredibly infectious!

……

We must reclaim the fruits of our labor!

"Let your thoughts break free from their cages!"

"Quickly, make that fire glow red-hot!"

"Strike while the iron is hot to succeed!"

……

Long live the working people!

Someone in the crowd started shouting, and then...

The whole audience joined in the chanting!

Even in the online live stream next door, many people were spamming this phrase; it basically filled the entire screen!
[It's classic, truly classic!]

[Shen Ming'en, you really love using the phrase "There has never been a savior, nor do we rely on gods or emperors!"]

You know what, this line would fit into any song!

"There has never been a savior, nor do we rely on gods or emperors." Shen Ming'en sang this line in his rap lyrics when he sang "Little River Flowing 1952" on the "Chinese Music Awards" episode on the topic of "rap". At that time, that line was very touching. Now, instead of rapping, he sings it in the style of shouting "The Internationale", which gives people goosebumps.

The same lyric, carrying the same meaning, plays a different yet distinctive role in the two songs, making the audience feel more and more moved with each listen!
The comments section was flooded with:
Stand up! No kneeling allowed!

The world belongs to everyone!

Humanity will never be enslaved!

……

"This is the final battle!"

"Unite for tomorrow!"

"The Internationale!"

"It must be achieved!"

"This is……"

……

The lyric "Internationale" has been sung by Shen Ming'en since the beginning. To be honest, he has always sung in Mandarin, so this lyric seems out of place and many people can't understand it.

At this point, a male university student majoring in French seemed to have noticed something amiss and commented:

This sounds a bit like a transliteration of the French word "Internationale," which originally means "international" or "internationalism"...

Hearing this, many people's eyes lit up!
【oh……】

Internationalism... Let's unite for tomorrow...

Does this mean the world's proletariat should unite to overthrow the rule of the exploiting classes?!

What is "internationalism"?
Internationalism advocates transcending national and ethnic boundaries, emphasizes the common interests and solidarity of all humankind, and believes that people of all countries should work together to solve global problems and pursue common progress and well-being for humanity.

When incorporated into the song and immersing oneself in it, it gives people a feeling of calling on people all over the world to unite!

Working people all over the world should stand up, unite, and resist the oppression of the exploiting classes!
When Gat got to this point, the already excited audience cheered even louder, their faces turning red!
[This concept really elevates the whole thing!]

Many people in the online live stream were also discussing this matter...

It feels like once Shen Ming'en's concept for "The Internationale" is revealed, all the works of the previous creators are instantly outclassed!

Both works are works that praise the revolutionary spirit, and in principle, there should be no distinction between them. However, when the topic is elevated from a single national level to the well-being of all mankind, it has already transcended the single topic of "revolutionary spirit".

So now, if we really want to rank them, Shen Ming'en's rendition of "The Internationale" has long surpassed everyone else in the hearts of the audience!
At this moment, the suffering of the working people was once again manifested. It was under these circumstances that Shen Ming'en's subsequent lyrics resonated deeply within everyone's very being!

He sang:

……

Who created the human world?

"It is us, the working people!"

"Everything belongs to the workers!"

"How can we tolerate parasites?!"

"Those venomous snakes and ferocious beasts are the most hateful!"

"They've devoured our flesh and blood!"

"Once we wipe them out, the bright red sun will shine all over the world!"

……

Sharp!
They're really showing off their talents!
With just a few lines of lyrics and a high-spirited singing style, it expresses the sentiments of so many working people!
We working people should be the most honorable, and we who work hard should be the ones to enjoy a high quality of life, but in the end, how come all the money goes to those capitalists?!
What gives them the right?!

Do they deserve it?

What are they?
In "The Internationale," they are parasites!

They're like venomous snakes and ferocious beasts!

Our flesh and blood, everything we should have, have been devoured by these traitors!
These bastards should be wiped out completely, every single one that shows up should be killed, so that the flames of the red sun can shine all over the world!

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

There were so many people at the scene shouting "I'm quitting on Monday!" This infectious energy not only spread to the offline studio and online live broadcast room, but also infected the production team of "Chinese Music Music Center: Red Song Season".

Several post-production editing staff members, led by the guy who had broken down first, slammed their fists on the table and stood up, shouting:

"I'm not recording anymore!"

"I'm not doing this anymore, you son of a bitch!"

"You idiot production team exploit us all day long, when will this ever end?!"

"The working people are the most glorious!"

"If you don't bow down to us today, we'll smash all your production crew's equipment!"

"Aaaaaah! Charge! Kill! Aaaaaah!!!"

Director Niu: "???"

Ma Ling: "???"

Many people at the scene were like, "???"

They were completely baffled!

No...no!

What's wrong with you guys?!
Do you eat fried dough sticks or not?
That kid Shen Ming'en only sang a song, how come it seems like he's brainwashed you all?!
Go ahead and howl here!
It's just for the sake of the show, why are you all taking it so seriously?!
Don't scare us!
"Ahhh!"

A man not far away pointed to his forehead and shouted, "I'm a 25-year-old born in the 00s, why am I so bald? Isn't it all thanks to you guys?!"

To be honest, if Shen Ming'en were here, he'd probably want to scream...

This guy was bald with hardly any hair on his head, and he was overweight, probably weighing over 200 pounds. He wore glasses, a black short-sleeved shirt and trousers, and his hair was long and messy and hadn't been cut. He looked completely unkempt. If he hadn't said so, most people would probably have thought he was in his thirties or forties.

Really! No! It is! Ah!
They're from the post-00 generation!

It's only been two or three years since I graduated with my bachelor's degree!
Why did he become like this in just two or three years of working?

Please!

Do you guys even know how damn grueling the editing process in the Chinese entertainment industry is?!

If it's just normal editing of program videos, that's their job, there's nothing to say about it...

Even if there is occasional overtime, it is acceptable. After all, even many people in the public sector work overtime these days, let alone those in private companies.

But the problem is, as a program editor in the Chinese entertainment industry, you have to understand that while you won't cause problems, the artists will!

Nowadays, celebrities are always either cheating or gaining fans. They participate in a show, and while the show is airing, they get exposed for having a scandal. What are the production team supposed to do then?

They had no choice but to call on the editing team overnight to quickly cut out all videos related to this celebrity whose career had collapsed from the broadcast footage. With a snap, everything was "cut out"!

One or two seasons are fine, but I'm worried about veteran artists who have participated in several seasons suddenly falling from grace...

That's just too much to cut!
Do you know what it feels like, Mom?! Two weeks of all-night editing, cutting out every single scene of a fallen heartthrob!

Do you know that?!

Such things happen to the staff responsible for editing the program. They don't know if they've encountered Duo Shao. It's not just their industry that's young people who have gone bald and gotten pregnant. There are many others like logistics workers and programmers.

The exploitation and oppression by capital have made them suffer immensely!

Now, led by Shen Ming'en's rebellious spirit inspired by "The Internationale," they have completely lost their composure!

Apart from a few managers, almost everyone on the production team was being oppressed. Many of them joined in the shouting, and the production team was on the verge of losing control!

"No...this...you guys..." Director Niu was initially stunned by what he saw...

soon……

"Oh my gosh... hahaha..."

He suddenly burst into maniacal laughter.

Ma Ling: "???"

Ma Ling, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded. She thought to herself, "Your production team is about to lose control. If it were me, I wouldn't even have time to cry, and you're still laughing here?!"
Crazy!
Do you eat fried dough sticks or not?
You haven't been driven crazy by that madman Shen Mingen either, have you?
"Hahaha……"

Director Niu completely ignored Haji Ling and continued to laugh heartily.

Why is he laughing?

Isn't he afraid of things getting out of control during the recording of the show?

Of course he's afraid!
But it was precisely because of this that he felt even more deeply the impact of Shen Ming'en's rendition of "The Internationale" on everyone, and to what extent it moved them!
In other words, just how high is the quality of this song!
It's worth noting that in this episode of "Chinese Music Awards Red Song Season," which focuses on the theme of "revolutionary spirit," the effect of everyone being so moved that they almost want to slam their fists on the table and angrily denounce capitalism has been achieved by no one but Shen Ming'en!
That's it!

Who could possibly be a match for Emperor Ming'en?!

That's it!

What's wrong with Director Niu putting him at the top of the list?!

That's it!

Tell me, who can eliminate Shen Ming'en this episode?!

As long as Shen Mingen is not eliminated, their show can continue to be popular, and the sponsorships and naming rights from those brands will continue to flow in!
Do you think Director Niu wouldn't be happy?!
砸？
Go ahead and smash it, smash all the machines here, it doesn't matter!
As long as Emperor Ming'en is still alive, as long as my living father can be kept, I don't care how much I have to spend!

Nobody is as important as Shen Ming'en, hahaha!

"...You're insane, you're fucking insane!"

Seeing this, Ma Ling's lips twitched violently. She thought to herself, "The entire production team of 'Chinese Music Center: Red Song Season' has been completely corrupted by Shen Ming'en. There isn't a single normal person left!"

How could someone be so insane!

"Squeak..."

Glancing at Shen Ming'en offstage out of the corner of her eye, Ma Ling was seething with hatred!
To be honest, Ma Ling really wants to scream right now...

I want to shout "Nantamao Nantamao" just like Wei Zihan!
Damn it!
Shen Ming'en is just weird, just ridiculous!

How ridiculously difficult has this issue's theme of "revolutionary spirit" become?!
That's already hellish or nightmare level difficulty, okay?!

The other singers each displayed their unique talents, and their performances were all outstanding. I initially thought that even if Shen Ming'en performed well, he would be "harmonized" and eliminated, but who knew he would perform like that...

so good!
Okay, this is getting a bit outrageous!

To know!
In the previous episode of "Chinese Music Show Center: Red Song Season," which returned after its upgrade, Shen Ming'en's rendition of "Chinese Language" in the "Chinese Music" category seemed to have a slightly "shortcut" element to it...

That song was sung in a popular style, and in theory it should have been completely outshone by the bel canto style of singers like Yue Huochuan. But his strength lay in his exquisite technique, which was so amazing that it was impossible to eliminate him.

It was thought that Shen Ming'en would have to resort to "tricks" when facing renowned bel canto singers like Yue Huochuan...

Unexpectedly!

In this episode, he actually used "The Internationale" to directly defeat all the enemies in his way with a shout!
This time, instead of taking shortcuts, he adopted a head-on approach, trampling and relentlessly rubbing every mainstream creator, including the renowned tenor Yue Huochuan, underfoot!
Now, who dares to say he has no pebbles?!

This wasn't just something Hajime realized...

The singers backstage, who had been gloating over Shen Mingen's poor condition, realized it too. Yue Huochuan, the tenor singer who had been holding a grudge against Shen Mingen for his lack of social skills since their first meeting, also realized it.

A hint of resentment flashed across the old artist's face. Although he was reluctant to admit it, his meticulously crafted piece for this episode, which had been refined over a whole week, seemed to be no match for Shen Ming'en's "The Internationale."

You feel that once he starts singing, no matter how deep or powerful other people's voices are, the audience's attention will only be drawn to him!
The other singers didn't look too good either. They realized many things, but the most obvious one was that they...

They were completely crushed!
All sorts of fancy and elaborate singing styles, including operatic and bel canto vocals, were completely overshadowed by a rock song that resembled a shout and whose pronunciation wasn't even that clear!
Just tell me how humiliating that moment was!
On stage, Shen Ming'en's singing voice could still be heard from time to time, like a slap in the face, carrying the power of the working people!
……

"This is the final battle!"

"Unite for tomorrow!"

"The Internationale!"

"It must be achieved!"

"The Internationale!"

"It must be achieved!"

……

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