Traditional Chinese musical instruments.
Even though they have always been symbols of culture.
There are still many people who feel that the erhu and suona are too plain, not as elegant as Western instruments.
Taking the erhu as an example, the first scene that comes to mind is an old man busking.
Many Chinese parents like to arrange the path of their children's growth.
Qi Ning is one of those children.
He is now fifteen years old.
He grew up listening to his grandfather play the erhu.
When he told his parents he wanted to learn the erhu from his grandfather, his mother, Yang Yunfang, refused him.
This was because she felt that the erhu was not a mainstream instrument and was useless to learn. His grandfather had played the erhu for decades and still couldn't earn money.
Therefore, she enrolled Qi Ning in piano lessons.
At least, if he learned the piano, he could rely on this skill to make a living in the future.
Moreover, piano performances were held in grand halls, with elegant attire. It was currently the most popular instrument, very stylish.
Qi Ning did not like the piano; he liked the erhu. He felt his grandfather was very skillful when playing the erhu, and the sound of the erhu was also very pleasant.
However, unable to change his stubborn mother's mind, he had to learn the piano.
Eight o'clock in the evening.
The family was eating dinner in the living room.
On the television, a piano program was being broadcast.
It was a world-renowned pianist giving a lesson to students.
It was updated every Saturday evening at eight o'clock.
Yang Yunfang had spent twenty thousand yuan on the video course and immediately cast it to the television upon its update for Qi Ning to watch.
"I heard there's a musical instrument performance on 'China's Treasures' today," Qi Ning suddenly said.
"That's right, I heard Zhou Ningbin will be performing the erhu," his grandfather Qi Jianjun nodded with a smile.
"Wow, that's Old Master Zhou's performance, that's a veteran artist!" Qi Ning exclaimed with surprise.
Both he and Qi Jianjun were fans of Zhou Ningbin.
Not only them.
In China, anyone who played the erhu had a sense of admiration for Zhou Ningbin.
After all, he was at the pinnacle of the erhu world and the most famous erhu master.
"When I was scrolling through my phone, I saw that the piece for this performance was written by Ting Yu, and I was very much looking forward to it then," his father also said with a smile.
After speaking, the whole family looked at Yang Yunfang, who was burying her head in her meal.
"Listen to the lesson attentively. If you want to watch the show, watch the replay after the lesson," Yang Yunfang said lightly, raising her head.
Then, she frowned at Qi Jianjun and his son, "I know you've been teaching Qi Ning the erhu, and I don't object, but the piano is the main thing, so you need to distinguish priorities."
After speaking, she continued to focus on her meal.
Qi Jianjun opened his mouth as if to say something, but found it difficult to speak.
He finally sighed and buried his head in his meal.
Qi Ning was displeased, "Mom, what I learn is my freedom. I'll listen to you about learning the piano, but the erhu is my hobby, so you have no reason to stop me."
Because of this matter, there had always been an invisible pressure in the family. As long as this was not clearly discussed, the family atmosphere would remain subdued.
Qi Ning was fifteen years old and sensible, so he decided to use this opportunity to have the family openly discuss this matter.
He would not give up the erhu, and he would learn the piano for his mother.
These two things were not mutually exclusive.
"You..." Yang Yunfang looked at Qi Ning with some surprise.
She hadn't expected her usually obedient son to say such a thing today.
Qi Ning ignored her and picked up the remote control, changing the teaching video on the television to the official channel, the program 'China's Treasures'.
"The minority obeys the majority. The three of us want to watch this program. I will diligently watch the teaching video after the program."
After speaking, he winked at his father and grandfather.
Seeing this, they secretly smiled and gave Qi Ning a thumbs-up.
"Yunfang, just indulge Xiao Ning this time. Watching the program won't take too long," Qi Ning's father advised.
Qi Jianjun also said cheerfully, "This episode isn't just about the erhu; there are introductions to other musical instruments too. Letting him watch can broaden his horizons."
Since it had come to this, Yang Yunfang found it difficult to insist further. "Since you all want to watch, then watch."
After speaking, she stopped talking and lowered her head to eat.
Qi Ning and the other two finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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In the era of traffic, television is rarely watched.
Many people hold their phones, scrolling through short videos and watching live streams. Da Feng Novel Network.
Therefore, current satellite TV programs also have exclusive live broadcast rooms on streaming platforms.
"Ting Yu's fans are here uninvited!"
"I never used to watch these programs, but since I became a fan of Ting Yu, I've started to actively learn about traditional Chinese culture like opera, traditional Chinese medicine, and calligraphy."
"Haha, that's right. I used to know nothing about these things, but now I can chat with others about them, and I instantly feel like a cultured person!"
"Thank you, Ting Yu, for letting me know that China has so many cultural treasures."
"Really, when you understand these traditional cultures, the sense of national pride instantly explodes."
"This is probably why the major official associations are all looking for Ting Yu to write songs. He really understands our traditional culture."
This episode of 'China's Treasures' was not a formal program.
It was a promotional program, a summary of the previous season and a preview of the next season.
It also included a special segment introducing traditional Chinese musical instruments.
The program had already begun.
The host on stage reviewed the national treasures that appeared in the previous season.
Those national treasures, carrying the pride of national culture, flashed by one by one.
This instantly set the atmosphere of the program.
When the provincial examination stone tablet, "Wen Jing," appeared.
Ting Yu's song "Lanting Xu" also began to play.
This song was still very popular.
Ting Yu's interpretation of the inscription on the stone tablet with "What is love" also allowed more people to understand the national treasure of the provincial examination stone tablet.
How to interpret the word "love," and how to write it are all incorrect.
This sentence, whether in ancient times or now, can resonate with everyone.
Online, there are also many beautiful and tragic love stories filmed based on this song.
In the live broadcast room.
Many of Ting Yu's fans came originally for Ting Yu.
But when those national treasures appeared.
Their hearts involuntarily became excited.
"It's so shocking, this is cultural confidence!"
"I only just realized now that I came to see Ting Yu, but I was so excited by the cultural treasures!"
"Thank you, Ting Yu, for letting me learn so much knowledge again. In the future, I'll be able to say a few words about the greatness of Chinese traditional culture when bragging with friends!"
"Haha, thank you, Ting Yu!"
After the national treasures from previous episodes had all been broadcast, the lights on the stage gradually dimmed.
"Next, please invite veteran artist Mr. Zhou Ningbin to introduce traditional Chinese musical instruments!"
The audience cheered after the host finished speaking.
Everyone knew that Ting Yu's first instrumental piece was about to be released!
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ps: There's more to come. Thank you for your concern. Going to the hospital was just a minor issue. Starting tomorrow, we will resume our tradition of updating together at nine in the morning.