Who Are You?

Everyone present was deeply shaken by the scene before them!

The old man, dressed in opera attire, stood before the nearly derelict teahouse. The lines of age on his face were indelible, and his words struck like thunder, making everyone's scalp tingle. Just a sentence or two, yet they were incredibly moving, leaving a lingering shock that refused to dissipate!

The influencer's livestream camera was still focused on Qiao Xiang. As his words concluded, The entire bullet comment section exploded:

"Holy crap, who is this old man? These two sentences just made my scalp numb!"

"Me too, I've got goosebumps all over!"

"Well said! It can be heard by beggars, by nobles, by commoners, by this vast land and its prosperous world!"

"I don't know much about Peking Opera culture, but these two sentences from this old man have sparked a strong interest in it for me!"

"I remember this teahouse was scheduled for renovation. How come there's an old man in opera costume? What's going on?"

Seeing the explosive growth in his livestream's popularity, the influencer immediately realized this old man was his lucky star, the key to massive traffic!

At the same time, the old man's words had deeply moved him, his heart still reeling from the shock.

In Peking Opera culture, truly distinguished masters with such charm and presence have become increasingly rare in recent years.

Su Chen, standing not far away, was also deeply touched by Old Mr. Qiao's words.

He truly is a master of Peking Opera. With these words, everyone was stunned.

Just then, Three short figures arrived, speaking their broken Chinese inappropriately:

"Ridiculous! You Dragon Country people just love these superficial things. Peking Opera culture should have been eliminated long ago. Look at the crowded cinemas around, that's where true cultural dissemination happens! It's your honor and opportunity that our Kou Country investors are willing to help you renovate such an ignored and backward culture!

If you agree, we can immediately build a Dragon-Kou cooperative mall, and all you actors will be shareholders of our mall! Moreover, we'll give you lifetime free viewing at the cinema we're opening next door. How about that?

In our opinion, the demise of your Peking Opera culture is already an inevitable trend in Dragon Country!

It's not just that few people listen, but fewer and fewer people are singing it, aren't they?"

The three spoke with smiles towards Qiao Xiang, the last sentence clearly laced with provocation!

After their two acquisition attempts were rebuffed, they had shed their pretense and no longer bothered to speak of appreciating Peking Opera culture.

They directly advertised the value they could bring.

Preparing to acquire the teahouse with the most realistic price and bargaining chips!

Behind them were several Dragon Country individuals carrying briefcases, seemingly hired as negotiation personnel.

The sudden appearance of the three Kou Country people drew angry stares from everyone!

Old Mr. Qiao's words were still echoing in everyone's minds, and these three short figures suddenly popped up wanting to acquire the teahouse?

Their condescending and provocative attitude made everyone extremely displeased!

"Superficial?"

Qiao Xiang frowned, his opera costume seeming to tremble slightly!

His gaze fixed on the three Kou Country people, a burning intensity surging within, a trace of aura emanating from his trembling frame!

He spoke:

"

How dare someone who doesn't understand Peking Opera speak so wildly?

Peking Opera is not just a simple art form.

It is, more importantly, the inheritance of the Huaxia spirit!

Its beauty is not in the opera itself, not in the actors, and certainly not in this costume!

But rather, it is a microcosm of Huaxia Culture!

My Dragon Country's Peking Opera has a five-thousand-year history of inheritance. Before, our ancestors unified the world, proclaiming the might of Huaxia;

My Dragon Country's Peking Opera features countless heroic and loyal figures, appearing during times of national turmoil and shame, with descendants of Huaxia to follow;

My Dragon Country's Peking Opera carries the spirit of distinguishing good from evil, loyalty and righteousness, the rise and fall of history over millennia, and the inheritance of the opera soul!!

Does your so-called cinema have this?"

His voice fell, resounding with power!

The entire scene seemed to fall into a deathly silence. These soul-stirring words seemed to grip everyone's hearts.

Old Qiao's hunched body, at this moment, seemed to straighten slightly!

His gaze swept over the three short figures, his words sharp and precise:

"

How can national quintessence culture be measured by money?

The aspirations passed down by countless ancestors, what can you use to buy them? Can you afford this five-thousand-year history!?

A nation that dares not even acknowledge its history, what right does it have to judge the culture of my Dragon Country's people here?

Elder Qiao's words were soul-stirring, like a depth charge that instantly detonated. Everyone present felt as if they were drawn into his speech. Even those who were somewhat unfamiliar with Peking Opera felt an immense sense of connection. This Peking Opera, which witnessed the rise and fall of history, the good and evil, loyalty and treachery, the turbulent rivers and mountains, and the prosperous world, made it seem as if they had personally experienced it all!

The first to react were the viewers in the livestream. They were deeply moved by the broadcast.

As Elder Qiao finished speaking, the number of viewers in the livestream had already surpassed 100,000, making it a trending topic!

Those powerful words, which seemed to represent the Peking Opera culture of Dragon Country, ignited their passion!

"Our Peking Opera culture inherits the aspirations of our ancestors and guides the future! Just as Huaxia has had great figures in the past, it will have them in the future!"

"The rivers and mountains were once turbulent, but this prosperous era is as the martyrs wished. I am willing to learn about our Peking Opera culture!"

"I had never heard of Peking Opera before and wasn't interested at all. But after hearing this old gentleman speak, I'm completely hooked and fired up! I wish I could hear him sing a Peking Opera tune himself!"

"Who is this old man? He's made me so emotional I'm crying! To vindicate Peking Opera, to vindicate the spirit of Huaxia!"

"Damn it, this is the national quintessence! This is the culture of our Dragon Country!"

Su Chen was also deeply moved by Elder Qiao's words. His speech was delivered with a gradual build-up, resonating deeply with everyone.

Throughout the entire process, the old man's eyes shone with light, as if past events were flashing before him. It felt as though he had personally experienced the decline and scattering of Huaxia Culture, the instability of the nation, and finally, the current era of prosperity.

"You!"

The three individuals from Kou Country were rendered speechless by his words, their eyes wide.

Their faces turned red with frustration, but they couldn't find any words to retort. A nation that dares not face its own history – these words struck a deep chord within them.

In their utter embarrassment, coupled with the angry glares from everyone around them, they looked at Qiao Xiang with lingering resentment and asked:

"Who are you!?"

This question, filled with a desire for retribution, stirred the emotions of everyone present.

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