With just a few casual words, I've swept the music scene.

Wang Lei was very worried because he felt that it was too far-fetched to think that a song could change the show's predicament.

Because the problem lies with the higher-ups, it doesn't matter how popular your song is!

Which of the songs contributed by the top contributors in previous episodes wasn't a hit?

But the officialdom is a place where politics matters. Who cares how popular your songs are or how much the people like them?

He was surprised when the recording began, because Wang Ke had not provided a typical pop song, but a bel canto song: "I Love You, Motherland"!

When the song began, just the line "The lark flies across the blue sky" surprised everyone present.

"This...this is bel canto singing!"

"This song is perfect for Yan Chunyu!"

"Can Fan Zong really write songs like this?"

Shh, don't talk, just listen to the music!

The audience murmured for a moment, but then quieted down and listened attentively. They were soon immersed in Yan Chunyu's singing, and even started humming along after becoming familiar with the melody.

Who doesn't love their motherland?

The problem is that the mainstream songs they heard before were too straightforward and too political. They were basically only used at special times and on special occasions. Nobody wanted to listen to them, let alone sing them.

This song is different; not only is the melody beautiful, but most importantly, the lyrics are also beautiful and touching, without causing any offense.

Although it is a paean, it is aptly sung, and the words are entirely heartfelt, expressing what the audience wants to say to their motherland.

How could this not be exciting?

How could anyone not like it?

"I want to dedicate my best years to you, my mother, my motherland!"

The last line was sung by almost the entire audience along with Yan Chunyu.

Everyone was so excited that many people couldn't help but shed tears.

"This song is so touching!"

"I feel like it said everything I wanted to say to my motherland on my behalf!"

"Can patriotic songs really be this good?"

"I think this song will definitely be recorded in history!"

"I wish all patriotic songs were this good!"

Wang Lei was stunned.

This song... is extraordinary!

Music director Yu Zhifei rushed over, his face beaming with excitement: "Amazing! I knew cover artists were amazing, but I never imagined he could be this amazing! He can even write a patriotic song so effortlessly, and the lyrics sound so good... I'm truly impressed!"

Wang Lei nodded in agreement.

But I was still worried: what problem can a song like this solve?

After the recording of the program was completed, he hurriedly pulled Wang Ke aside: "This song is really good. I have a feeling that this song will be recorded in the official classic music catalog and passed down to future generations!"

"It gets brought up and sung again during major events," Wang Ke said confidently.

"But... can this song really solve our problem?" Wang Lei asked, puzzled.

Wang Ke smiled: "This song alone is certainly not enough, but it's a stepping stone. As long as this episode airs smoothly, people will naturally notice this stepping stone—don't forget, National Day is just half a month away!"

"That's right!" Wang Lei slapped his thigh, his eyes lighting up immediately.

"This song is perfect for singing during the National Day holiday! If we release this song during the National Day holiday, Linhai TV will undoubtedly be the most dazzling star in the cultural circle this year!"

Wang Ke nodded: "If this song becomes a nationwide hit, wouldn't you say Linhai TV has done a great service?"

"Of course it counts!" Wang Lei said excitedly. "This isn't just an honor for Linhai TV, it's an honor for the entire Linhai!"

Wang Ke laughed: "Then let's withstand the pressure and broadcast this episode as scheduled!"

"I'll report to Chief Deng right away!" Wang Lei nodded immediately.

After learning about this, Deng Jinsheng took it very seriously and personally went to the editing room to watch the video from that time.

Before he could even finish listening to the whole song, he excitedly grasped Wang Ke's hand: "President Fan, thank you, thank you so much! With this song, our Linhai TV station will definitely be a sensation during the National Day holiday!"

"Then the program's rectification..." Wang Ke asked.

Deng Jinsheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "It still needs to be revised; after all, we must respect the leader's opinion..."

Wang Ke frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "What do you mean by doing this?"

Deng Jinsheng realized that Wang Ke had misunderstood him, and quickly said, "What I meant was that we should save this song for National Day. This song is so good that it will definitely become a hit as soon as it gets out. If we release it now and then sing it on National Day, it won't be a surprise!"

Wang Ke smiled.

It turns out that Deng Jinsheng was afraid that if the song was played too early, it would lose its sensational effect during the National Day celebrations.

"Don't worry about that," Wang Ke said. "This song is just the starting point; I have a real killer weapon up my sleeve!"

"Anything else?" Deng Jinsheng's eyes lit up.

"It will definitely not be worse than this song," Wang Ke assured again.

Deng Jinsheng was really excited.

"Alright, alright! I understand! No matter how much pressure there is, I will ensure that this episode airs on schedule! Once this song alarms the higher-ups, I'll see what other accusations Xu Huaixing can use to pressure us!"

Inside a very famous private kitchen in Linhai City, Zhuo Tao was pouring wine for Xu Huaixing, the deputy director of the Cultural Bureau: "Director Xu, this matter has really troubled you!"

Xu Huaixing waved his hand: "It's a small matter. A singing competition should be a singing competition. The focus of the program should be on the singing. But they, for the sake of ratings, have made the program a mess. They've disgraced the entire cultural community of Linhai!"

"You're absolutely right!" Zhuo Tao nodded hurriedly. "We've all seen and felt for Director Xu's hard work and dedication to the cultural development of Linhai."

As she spoke, she pushed over a large gift box and said with a smile, "I brought back some bird's nest from my last business trip. It's nothing valuable, but please have a taste."

Xu Huaixing glanced at the gift box, then looked away.

The two toasted each other and drank heartily. Afterwards, Zhuo Tao saw Xu Huaixing off to his car and carefully placed the gift box beside him.

The car started and drove forward. The drunkenness on Xu Huaixing's face instantly disappeared, and he hurriedly opened the gift box.

It certainly doesn't contain bird's nest.

Xu Huaixing nodded in satisfaction: "This Xiao Zhuo does have some ability!"

The driver, a trusted confidant who had previously accepted bribes from Zhuo Tao, seized the opportunity to speak up: "Director Xu, Yuting Culture is a trump card for our Linhai cultural industry. That 'Overturning Culture' thing is going against us, which is going against our Cultural Bureau! You can't let them off lightly!"

Xu Huaixing nodded slowly: "But that's Linhai TV after all, we have to give them face. However... if they can't make changes that satisfy me, then I think this program shouldn't continue!"

"You're right!" the driver beamed. "We need to make them understand who really calls the shots when it comes to Linhai's culture!"