A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Not long after Su Fan finished working on the song, Ma Xiaoya arrived.

Su Fan asked, "Your father already told me that you studied opera for over ten years, and then you just gave it all up to come to my newly established small company. Don't you regret it?"

Ma Xiaoya said, "My dad was worried that you couldn't out-argue those scoundrels outside, so he sent me to lead the charge."

Su Fan laughed and said, "Your old man has so little faith in me?"

"It's not that I lack confidence, it's just that I feel it's too tiring for you to be the only one criticizing. He wants me to share the burden. Would it be better to say it this way?"

Su Fan poured her a glass of water and handed it to her: "So, how do you plan to share the burden?"

"You're the boss, I'll listen to you."

Su Fan asked, "Tell me, what's the most satisfying thing to do when we're attacked on our doorstep?"

"Of course we'll fight back! As they say, the best defense is a good offense," Ma Xiaoya said without hesitation.

"Yes, indeed, we are of the same mind. As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate."

This time, it was Ma Xiaoya's turn to ask: "So, how do you plan to retaliate?"

Su Fan didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Why do you think those people are trying to encircle and annihilate us?"

Ma Xiaoya thought for a moment and said, "Because you have threatened them. As far as I know, some artists have been inquiring about Han Tang in private, but most people are still observing."

Su Fan nodded: "Then tell me, what are they most afraid of?"

"They're afraid your popularity won't come down. As long as you stay popular, they won't be able to sleep."

Su Fan said, "Since they're afraid of the heat, our first step is to make the fire burn even brighter."

"How do I add firewood?"

Su Fan took out the prepared lyrics and music for "The Counterattack" and handed it to Ma Xiaoya: "Here, it's up to you now."

Ma Xiaoya took the paper with the lyrics and music and began to read it.

After a long while, she finally raised her head, her voice filled with barely suppressed excitement: "If I had known you had this song, I would have come much sooner."

"If I had known that Elder Ma had a chivalrous woman like you who stood up for justice, I would have invited you here long ago."

Ma Xiaoya laughed and said, "That sounds nice. By the way, the first step you mentioned is to use this song to maintain its popularity, right?"

"That's right."

"So what's your second step?"

Su Fan said matter-of-factly, "The second step is of course to poach their talent. Aren't they afraid I'll steal their employees? Then I'll just go straight for their stronghold."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaoya became interested: "I know a few artists, I'll introduce them to you later, and we'll definitely wipe out the hideouts of those ungrateful people."

"Absolutely. If we don't beat them until their faces are covered in bruises, they won't know why flowers are so red."

"Okay, I'll start by getting things going and keeping the momentum going. I'm going to record a song now. Let's see how I give them a counterattack."

Su Fan went with her because there was a rap section in the song "Returning Gun," and Su Fan decided to come personally.

As Ma Xiaoya walked, she looked at the sheet music and occasionally hummed a tune to find the rhythm.

When the others saw Su Fan bring the newcomers into the recording studio, they all gathered around.

In the recording studio, Su Fan simply reminded her of some precautions, and Ma Xiaoya performed the entire song perfectly.

Ma Xiaoya's voice has the foundation of a traditional opera actor, as well as the clear and bright quality unique to young people. She switches cleanly and crisply between her true and falsetto voices in the chorus, and finishes the notes steadily.

Su Fan witnessed once again that talent cannot be measured by conventional methods.

After singing it once, Ma Xiaoya muttered to herself, "I could tone down the transition in the chorus a bit more, otherwise it'll be swallowed up by the accompaniment."

After recording one more time, Ma Xiaoya said, "Alright, let's start recording the official version."

"it is good."

So the two of them began recording the official version of "The Return of the Sword".

After Ma Xiaoya finished singing her part, it was Su Fan's turn to rap.

If it weren't for his special skills, Su Fan wouldn't even dare to speak in front of this genius.

Su Fan adjusted the microphone height and, after the intro finished, began to speak slowly and deliberately.

His voice was steady, his pronunciation was clear, and his rhythm was perfect.

After Su Fan finished singing, Zhang Jingshu exclaimed in surprise, "Master Su, please accept my utmost respect! Your rap was amazing! You can sing opera, pop, and rap—is there anything you can't do?"

Su Fan thought to himself, "If I didn't have this cheat code, I'd be the one kneeling."

Thinking this to himself, he said aloud, "Didn't your dad tell you not to kneel down to people casually? If anyone should kneel, it should be those people. In a bit, release the song and make them kneel while singing 'Conquer'."

Ma Xiaoya asked curiously, "Whose song is 'Conquer'? I'll go listen to it later."

Su Fan changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's release the song first, and launch a surprise attack, leaving him with seven or eight holes."

"Just you wait and see, once this song is released, it'll give them a real shock."

The two left the recording studio, where Jiang Yi, Cui Zhan, and others were waiting, looking at them with complicated expressions.

At this moment, Su Fan said, "This looks like a meeting is about to start!"

Jiang Yi sighed, "I have to admit, in the face of talent, hard work seems utterly worthless!"

Cui Zhan also said, "This is the difference between people; you can't deny it!"

Little Fatty said, "Looks like I still need to practice!"

……

After expressing their feelings, everyone left one after another.

Su Fan looked at everyone and asked, "What's wrong with them?"

Ma Xiaoya said, "I don't know, maybe they felt ashamed because they thought we were too dedicated!"

"Yeah?"

"Isn't that right?"

"Right!"

"It must be!"

……

Soon after, Han Tang Entertainment's official Weibo account posted a message.

"Welcome Ma Xiaoya to Han Tang Entertainment! Her first song is called 'Returning Gun,' which is now available online. The background isn't important; what matters is that the gun has been drawn!"

It's worth noting that the official account of Han Tang Entertainment has already accumulated a large number of followers after the first two rounds of news releases.

When this message was sent out, it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Another song released? Han Tang Entertainment is moving way too fast! Others release one song a year, you guys release one a week?"

"Who is Ma Xiaoya? Isn't she the opera singer who's been all the rage lately?!"

"Wow, it's true! Su Fan has actually brought over some of the most famous opera stars!"

"Someone just targeted Han Tang, and here they release a new song, complete with a singer with a traditional opera background. Isn't this a blatant counterattack?!"

"Putting aside whether the song is good or not, this efficiency is already a win. While you're criticizing, he's releasing a song, and after you've finished criticizing, the song becomes a hit."

"The entertainment industry is besieging Han Tang, but Han Tang is launching a counterattack—this name is so fitting!"

"Is Su Fan planning to dedicate a song to everyone who joins Han Tang?"

……