No one understood why Li Yunxiao hated the Japanese so much, because they didn't know the pain from another timeline.
Now, many citizens of the Empire even sympathize with the Japanese, thinking that the Empire has been too harsh on them...
But Li Chenchuan wouldn't think that way.
He felt that everything the Great Ancestor did was the most satisfying.
Especially the execution of over a hundred war criminals by slicing, which made him feel as if his blood was boiling.
Moreover, not only were the war criminals executed by slicing, but during the war, many Japanese soldiers who committed atrocities on Chinese soil and were captured alive were also tortured to death by methods such as slicing, skinning, castration, and decapitation. Some Japanese female spies even suffered terrifying punishments like the Chinese wooden horse and the European sawing.
To enemies, the Great Ancestor was as cold as winter, but to his own people, he was as warm as spring. This was the Great Ancestor's style... But the Great Ancestor was only this cruel to the Japanese and some stubborn other Asian countries. He wasn't as brutal to the Germans, and German prisoners of war were generally treated humanely.
All of this made Li Chenchuan feel even more that Li Yunxiao was truly a time traveler...
Otherwise, there is no hatred without cause, and to hate to such an extent can only be described as irreconcilable.
But even though the Empire did such brutal things, other countries, including Japan, dared not speak out, still treating China as the suzerain and not daring to defy it in the slightest.
Because the Empire was too powerful!
From Siberia in the north to the Malay Peninsula in the south, from the Ryukyu Islands in the east to the Caspian Sea in the west, all were vast territories of the Empire. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, no country in the entire Eurasian continent dared to show China any disrespect. The United States was now in decline, while the Empire was still thriving...
And now, these citizens of the Empire would sympathize with the Japanese... and also have a deep disdain for other countries and their people.
They were not Li Chenchuan; they did not have the feeling of national strength that made their blood boil...
Only because they did not come from such a timeline.
In that timeline, the country compromised and used every means possible but could not secure a port. The navy was confined to the first island chain, looking across the sea at the blue-water navy. Here, the Empire almost controlled the entire Pacific and half of the Indian Ocean, with naval bases everywhere.
In that timeline, the country faced internal and external troubles, with a facade of glory but a rotten core. Here, although corruption could not be completely eradicated, various systems were well-implemented, and the country was strong externally and gentle internally...
In that timeline, Chinese people abroad were discriminated against, and the country could not always protect them. Here, citizens of the Chinese Empire were almost first-class citizens of the world, and anyone who dared to provoke Chinese people would have to weigh their own strength.
In that timeline, fighter jets lacked true domestic engines, and technology and weapons were seriously lagging behind. Here, the Chinese Empire was the most advanced in various technologies...
The most fortunate thing was that in this timeline, Li Chenchuan still had yellow skin, black hair, brown eyes, and still spoke Chinese and wrote in square characters, with the hot blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang flowing through his veins... Therefore, Li Chenchuan would feel his blood boil, and he would feel genuine excitement for the strength of the Chinese Empire.
So, he increasingly wanted to sing that song...
In "China's Good Music," each new song needed to be accompanied by music. Each contestant had one free opportunity per week to have their music arranged, but for other songs, they had to find a music studio to complete the arrangement. Li Chenchuan, in preparation for Sunday night's performance, found several studios through Xiao Zhi's connections and had the music arranged for the two new songs he had prepared, but he hadn't decided which one to sing.
But at this moment, a surge of passion led him to choose the second song without hesitation.
He wanted to sing with a bold and unrestrained spirit!
The evening's "China's Good Music" continued.
This was a grand event, and tonight, the number of people following "China's Good Music" was even greater, with the ratings already breaking 5.2. This number made the organizers of "China's Good Music" extremely pleased, as this year's performance was the most unexpectedly successful in recent years.
Tonight, Li Chenchuan was still one of the most watched contestants. His previous performance of "Boundless Sky" had indeed made everyone feel a surge of emotion, and they were even more eager to see what his new song would bring.
As the lights shone on him again, Li Chenchuan's entrance was about to begin.
Su Xue smiled at him and said, "Good luck..."
"Okay, I won't let you down," Li Chenchuan replied with a confident smile. Under the lights, Su Xue couldn't help but be momentarily stunned. When she came back to her senses, Li Chenchuan was already at the center of the stage, illuminated by all the lights.
Seeing Li Chenchuan on stage, the atmosphere in the venue instantly became extremely enthusiastic.
The 18-year-old youth was already enjoying the intense honor bestowed upon him by everyone.
The team that was up against Li Chenchuan and Su Xue tonight scored 7.94 points, which meant that as long as Li Chenchuan and Su Xue's average score reached 7.75 points, they would win... This shouldn't be a big problem for Li Chenchuan and Su Xue.
What everyone was concerned about was what Li Chenchuan's new song for tonight would be.
At this point, many people were paying attention to Li Chenchuan mainly because they were looking forward to his new song, expecting him to bring them great surprises again and again.
The host, well aware of this psychology, immediately held the microphone and asked Li Chenchuan, "Li Chenchuan, can you give us a hint about the next song?"
Li Chenchuan smiled, "I said before that this week's song would try to change the style, and this is one of those. It's still an original song, and the name is 'Loyalty to the Country.'"
"'Loyalty to the Country?'" The host and many people thought, Li Chenchuan's range is really wide...
"Yes... The strength of the country always makes people excited, and it can inspire many thoughts and ideas." In the close-up of the camera, anyone could feel the passion in his eyes: "So, I created this song 'Loyalty to the Country,' hoping to sing something for our strong Chinese nation..."
Such words were more suitable for this timeline. In another timeline, they would only be met with ridicule—strength? It's almost a mess.
But the people in the venue immediately perked up their ears, extremely excited. The strength of the country had already been deeply etched into everyone's heart, becoming a shared honor.