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Chapter 1124 We Asia (First update, please subscribe)
Viewed from the air, the South China Sea is a vast expanse of endless blue, so transparent, so blue that it looks like a sapphire.

The blue sea and blue sky, with only a few white clouds in the sky, are like a poem from heaven.

In the cabin of Borneo Air's C707, two flight attendants were packing up equipment. Occasionally, they would cast their eyes toward the cabin, where was the delegation from the Gulf Islands participating in the rd Asian Games.

The delegation consists of 173 male and female athletes. Most of these athletes are curious about Nanyang. In fact, they are not unfamiliar with Nanyang. After all, Nanyang movies, television and songs have been popular in Taiwan in the past few years.

However, most of them had never been to Chang'an. After all, the price of air tickets was not cheap, but this did not include Yang Chuanguang.

Four years ago, at the Second Asian Games in Manila, he made a stunning debut by winning the gold medal in the men's decathlon, earning him the nickname "Asian Ironman".

Of course, it was also at that Asian Games that the Nanyang delegation, led by Ming Ren, won first place with 21 gold medals.

After the competition, Yang Chuan-guang and team leader Wang Zheng-ting and others were invited to visit Nanyang, so they were not unfamiliar with Nanyang.

"Chuan Guang, what does Chang'an look like? Is it really as prosperous as in the movies?"

"Yeah, it looks like there are more skyscrapers than in New York."

When asking questions, everyone looked at Yang Chuanguang with expectant eyes. After all, he was the only one among those present who had been to Southeast Asia.

"Um,"

Yang Chuangguang nodded and said.

"Then you will know what a miracle is!"

After saying this, he looked out the window. Until now, Yang Chuanguang still remembers the shock he felt when he first came to Nanyang four years ago.

At that time, he even had an illusion that he had arrived in the United States.

"The City of Miracles..."

Looking at the sea outside the window, 76-year-old Wang Zhengting murmured softly. As the honorary leader, this is the last time he leads the team to compete. The last time was in Manila, and this time it is Chang'an.

Chang'an...that city has always been called the "City of Miracles", and soon, they will witness this miracle.

Soon, the captain's voice was heard over the cabin radio.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived in Chang'an and are about to land at Chang'an International Airport..."

Li Yunchuan opened his eyes wide and saw Chang'an - the weather was clear outside the window and he could vaguely see the buildings in Chang'an. Even though they were far away, he could still see the tall buildings on the horizon standing between heaven and earth.

The setting sun pours down like molten gold, gently outlining the edge of the city. On one side is the boundless blue sea, sparkling and swaying gently in the afterglow of the setting sun, and on the other side is the bustling metropolis. The high-rise buildings made of reinforced concrete stand like giants. Because of the magic of the setting sun, the glass curtain walls of each building have turned into golden mirrors, capturing the warm light, and infinitely magnifying and refracting it, covering the entire city in a layer of dreamy glory.

On one side is the blue gem, on the other side is the golden city.

The contrast between the two makes everything seem like a dream.

Everyone on the plane looked at the city with surprise. At this moment, there was only one thought in their minds.

is this real?
The outlines of the skyscrapers appear more upright under the setting sun. They not only reflect the golden light, but also seem to tell people that this is a dream city!
Finally, the plane landed. After landing, the athletes who got off the plane were like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden. The large airport in front of them was not only beyond their expectations, but what was even more surprising was the planes on the airport - all of them were advanced jet airliners.

"This, this is Nanyang!"

As people expressed such feelings, they even became a little uneasy, as if they were entering the city for the first time, and they appeared to be extra cautious. After entering the airport building, the cold air that hit them in the face made their hearts tremble. Although they knew it was an air conditioner, who would have thought that an air conditioner would be installed in such a large space?

All this obviously exceeded their expectations. After all, no one would install an air conditioner in such a large space.

Just like that, as they walked cautiously towards the airport customs channel, suddenly a poster on the wall caught their attention. On the poster was a phoenix reborn from the ashes, and the words on it were "The 3rd Chang'an Asian Games".

"what is this?"

Soon, people’s doubts were answered - this is the mascot of the Chang'an Asian Games!

In 1958, there was no concept of sports mascots, but the first Olympic mascot was "Snowman", which was not unveiled until ten years later at the 10th Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. However, this mascot was launched at the suggestion of Li Yian. "Phoenix" was selected from hundreds of proposals by tens of millions of Nanyang people. Whether for the Tang people or the Europeans, the phoenix reborn from the ashes perfectly reflects the characteristics of Nanyang, and even symbolizes the whole of Asia - the rebirth of Asia!

The debut of the Asian Games mascot attracted people's attention and brought extra income to the organizing committee - tens of millions of dolls were sold. Almost every athlete, delegation member of each country and tourist will buy it.

For Nanyang, the Asian Games in 1958 was a "training exercise" to prepare for the Olympic Games two years later.

As for Nanyang, who wanted to show the best side to the world, he did not consider the impact that Nanyang had on the world at that time. In other words, Nanyang did not consider the feelings of the representatives of the participating countries.

Although the Olympic Village has not yet been put into use, the Asian Games Village has been put into use. The so-called Asian Games Village is actually a piece of public housing. When Yang Chuangguang and others moved into the single-family public housing, looking at the spacious and bright room and feeling the air conditioning in the room, they fell into silence.

"Oh my god... all the rooms are equipped with air conditioners. Is this the house we are supposed to live in?"

As soon as Li Yunchuan finished speaking, Yang Chuangguang spoke.

"These houses are not for us to live in. We are just temporary residents. These houses... are for the Nanyang people. These are their houses!"

For a moment, everyone was speechless. After a long time, someone spoke.

"It's true... it's frustrating to compare yourself with others!"

Walking into the living room and looking at the simple living room, Yang Chuangguang stroked the sofa and whispered:
“Yes, this is Nanyang!”

On May 1st, when athletes from 23 countries and regions arrived at the Chang'an Olympic Sports Center Stadium, the lotus-like stadium turned into a huge blue lotus under the illumination of the lights, and it changed into various colors as the lights changed.

This stadium, which has both oriental charm and modern atmosphere, is modeled after the lotus and consists of 28 large "lotus petals" and 27 small "lotus petals". With seats, it is definitely the number one stadium in Asia and even ranks among the best in the world.

Looking at the dreamlike stadium, Yang Chuangguang and others were all dumbfounded. Although they had been amazed by the uniquely shaped stadium during the day, they were amazed by it again at night.

People with cameras took pictures one after another and regretted not buying color film. While they were complaining, someone else said:
"Let's buy it after we get off the bus. ORWO film is from Southeast Asia. It's definitely cheaper here than in Taiwan."

It was only then that people realized that they were in Nanyang, where all kinds of products were produced. Even the film used in Taiwan Island was mostly imported from Nanyang. ORWO film was a German brand before the war, but now it belongs to Nanyang. There are many such products in Nanyang.

Before the opening ceremony began, Li Yian arrived at the stadium. In the VIP lounge, he chatted with the staff of the organizing committee while looking at the stadium. At this time, what he was thinking about was not the stadium itself, nor the 80000 spectators attending the opening ceremony in the stadium, but the Olympic Games two years later.

Compared to the Asian Games, the Olympics is an opportunity to show oneself to the world. For Nanyang, in two years, it will show its best side to the world.

"It's just a stage..."

While Li Yian was talking to himself, the chairman of the organizing committee came over and reported quietly.

"Sir, the opening ceremony is about to begin."

Nodding slightly, Li Yian said:

"Okay, I know."

After Li Yian and the Acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia entered the venue, the welcoming performance began. After that, the Nanyang flag entered the venue, the Nanyang flag was raised, and the Nanyang national anthem was played.

Compared with the other world, the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in this era was very simple. There were no dazzling performances like those in later generations. There were only some simple performances, which mainly showed the fusion and excitement of Nanyang and Asia.

After that, the athletes' entrance ceremony began.

When athletes from various countries entered the venue, Li Yian and Margaret stood there, watching athletes from various Asian countries enter the venue accompanied by cheerful music, their faces filled with confidence and joy. At this moment, he suddenly thought of a Western author's description of Africa - that year, with the successive independence of more than a dozen countries, the whole world thought that Africa had countless possibilities...

In fact, it is not just them. The representatives from various Asian countries, such as South Vietnam, the Philippines, Burma, Cambodia, Iran, Iraq, and even Afghanistan, all think they have a bright future and countless possibilities. Many of them believe that after getting rid of the colonial rule and oppression of imperialism, they will usher in an extremely bright future, just like the theme song of the first Asian Games, "Light of Asia".

They thought that a bright future lay ahead for Asia, but in the end, how many countries actually realized their dream of national prosperity and people’s wealth?

But there are only a few countries. If there is the light of Asia, it is only these East Asian countries and Singapore. With inner feelings, the main torch of the Asian Games was lit. Then, some strange but familiar melody sounded in my ears.

"In Asia, the mountains are our proud heads..."

(End of this chapter)