A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

The exquisitely beautiful opera singing that captivated the entire internet resounded in the empty stage.

There was no second microphone.

No guest performers emerged from the rising platform.

Only Su Fan stood still, his lips moving, the microphone firmly pressed against his chin.

Everyone looked on with a puzzled expression.

After Su Fan finished singing, everyone was still in a daze.

In various live streaming rooms, the screen was filled with question marks.

At this moment, the host came on stage and said, "Su Fan, on behalf of all the audience, I have a question: Who is that female voice singing in the Peking Opera style in this song? It wouldn't happen to be you, would it?"

Su Fan replied matter-of-factly, "Otherwise what?"

There was a half-second silence in the audience, then it erupted in a roar.

The chat in the live stream went completely crazy, with the screen filled with exclamation marks and "Holy crap!"

"I'm speechless! Was that really Su Fan's voice? I always thought it was some famous Peking Opera performer!"

"Seamlessly switching between male and female voices, Su Fan, are you even human? This voice must be a gift from God!"

"As a vocal music student who has listened to songs for over a decade, this is the first time I've been so impressed by a man singing in falsetto that I doubted my own ears!"

……

Wei Zhirang sat in the audience, his mouth slightly open, unable to close it for a long time.

Although he felt like he was being played, he wasn't angry at all; in fact, he was a little excited.

He knew that the song was already popular enough, but now that the truth about the female opera singer being Su Fan herself had been revealed, the buzz would at least triple.

Mawei Post Station is safe.

Leaders from the cultural and tourism departments of various provinces nearby turned their heads, their eyes filled with envy.

However, this envy was tinged with a sour taste.

Everyone was shocked when the truth was revealed.

Only Qu Feiming and Ma Yuesong had expressions of watching the show.

Ma Yuesong stroked his beard, a slight smile playing on his lips. The exhilarating feeling he experienced was even more satisfying than after drinking fine vintage wine.

Qu Feiming muttered to himself, "These people are still too inexperienced."

The two had no recollection of the shock they felt when they learned the truth.

Compared to these people, Ye Xuan was the most frustrated.

He stared at the overwhelming barrage of comments on the screen, his face ashen.

He had previously spent a lot of money to hire online trolls to stir up trouble and question Su Fan's ambition for quick success.

They wanted to muddy the waters, but now all those doubts have become stepping stones for Su Fan.

The more heated the debate gets, the more impactful the revelation of the truth will be.

Su Fan's sudden reversal was like saying to his face, "Isn't that infuriating?!"

At this moment, the host announced: "Distinguished guests and friends, Su Fan's performance of 'The New Drunken Concubine' showcased her extraordinary talent. But today's surprises don't end there! Now, let's welcome Su Fan and the renowned Peking Opera artist and Vice President of the Chinese Opera Association, Mr. Ma Yuesong, to jointly present a brand-new work, 'Dingjun Mountain'!"

Upon hearing the news, everyone was stunned at first, and then cheered.

No one expected that Su Fan had prepared more than just "The New Drunken Concubine" today.

There's also a new song.

Moreover, he shared the stage with Ma Yuesong from the Chinese Opera Association.

This can be considered a pleasant surprise.

"What?! There's another song?! Isn't this Su Fan's solo concert today?!"

"Ma Yuesong! He's a titan of the opera world! Su Fan actually managed to get him to perform on stage with him—that's incredible influence!"

"I originally thought 'The New Drunken Concubine' was the grand finale, but it turned out to be just an appetizer. This trip to Mawei Post Station was totally worth it!"

"Please, Su Fan, change your career! Stop being the village chief and go hold concerts! Who can handle that?!"

……

Just then, Ma Yuesong, dressed in traditional opera costume, slowly walked out from the right side of the stage.

The old Huang Zhong was dressed with a helmet and feathers, and a white beard that reached his chest. Every step he took was in time with the beat of gongs and drums.

Su Fan entered the stage from the left, dressed in a suit and tie.

The two stood in the center of the stage, one ancient and one modern, one scholarly and one martial.

The visuals are very impactful.

Ma Yuesong spoke first, delivering a standard Peking Opera recitation, powerful and vigorous: "This humble general is old but brave, his blood and spirit soaring like a rainbow."

Some of the older generation in the audience couldn't help but cheer.

Such a reaction is understandable.

Ma Yuesong's decades of experience speak for themselves, so this is not surprising.

Immediately afterward, Su Fan added, "If we're talking about the strength of the battle, then it has to be Huang Zhong."

His recitation was clear and articulate, a truly authentic old-style male recitative.

The live stream chat exploded instantly.

"Did I hear that right? Su Fan is reciting Peking Opera rhyming prose too?"

"Your Beijing accent is even more authentic than my grandfather's! Su Fan, just how many more skills do you have?"

"Su Fan's recitation sounds like a blond, blue-eyed foreigner suddenly speaking fluent, authentic Kyoto dialect!"

……

Several Peking Opera enthusiasts in the audience looked at each other in disbelief.

Just then, Su Fan sang: "Banners flutter, war drums shake, Heaven aids Huang Zhong, a brilliant plan is revealed."

Hearing this pulled everyone back from their shock.

However, Ma Yuesong then spoke up.

"To defend the world and guard the land, our sons follow their fathers, urging them forward. They ride into the sea with swords drawn, their white hair piercing the flames of war."

If Su Fan's Peking Opera recitation just now was a stark contrast to a foreigner speaking Chinese, then...

So, Ma Yuesong's statement is like a seasoned veteran of Beijing's elite circles speaking English.

This contrast left everyone speechless.

At this moment, Su Fan sang: "My ambition will pierce the sky and support the sun and moon, my might will shake the heavens for ten thousand miles."

Immediately afterwards, Ma Yuesong and Su Fan sang at the same time: "Do not laugh at the old general's graying beard, for his loyal heart shines upon the Han palace."

The two spoke at the same time, one old and one young, one on the left and one on the right.

Everyone thought that this was the climax of the song.

However, after the musical transition, Ma Yuesong began with the most traditional Peking Opera singing style: "This letter came at the perfect time, Heaven helped Huang Zhong achieve his goal."

Su Fan sang along, without lowering the key or changing the tune, and went straight to the song: "Standing at the camp gate, the three armies shout, young and old, listen to the roots."

If Su Fan's Peking Opera recitation earlier had already made people's eyes widen, then...

So, this Peking Opera singing style is absolutely jaw-dropping.

Whether they were there in person or watching the live stream, many of them had some knowledge of Peking Opera.

But the more I learned, the more shocked I became.

This isn't just a theatrical style; it's authentic Peking Opera.

It's something that won't come out in less than ten or eight years.

Su Fan spoke without hesitation.

Moreover, it was sung in front of Ma Yuesong.

Not only were they not suppressed, but they also stood out.

Next, their duet flowed smoothly and effortlessly.

"First drumbeat, prepare the battle meal; second drumbeat, tighten the battle robe."

"Three drumbeats, swords drawn; four drumbeats, soldiers surrendered."

Ma Yuesong's voice is as strong and powerful as a pine tree.

Su Fan's voice was as steady as a mountain.

The two lines overlap, like an old general singing to his younger self.

It's like two Huang Zhongs from different eras standing under the same battle flag.

The two began to sing together.

"Those who advance will be rewarded, those who retreat will inevitably suffer a blow. The army and I will return to camp together, and in one battle we will display our great strategies."

The final notes stop at the same point, without any difference.