A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

When the members of the opera association finished listening to the rendition of "Bring in the Wine," no one spoke.

After a long silence, Ma Yuesong took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and said, "Stop standing there, it's time to get to work!"

Everyone then came to their senses.

Ma Yuesong began making arrangements: "First, contact all the media outlets we can reach, including central media, local TV stations, and opera channels—leave no one out. Second, notify the opera associations and major troupes in all provinces and cities to invite several renowned veteran performers to give their comments; the quality must be substantial. Third, unfreeze all the associations' publicity budgets and invest in all the necessary channels—don't skimp on a single penny!"

Everyone listened attentively.

Finally, Ma Yuesong said, "This time, our opera association will do everything in our power, even if it means selling everything we own, to bring this 'Bring in the Wine' to the ears of everyone across the country!"

Everyone else was also eager to try, their eyes shining.

They knew better than anyone the significance of this poem, "Bring in the Wine."

To put it bluntly, the operas they are performing on stage now are all repertoires passed down from the older generation, and they are just repeating the same scripts over and over again.

It can be said that long-time audiences have been listening for decades, but new audiences can't get in.

Su Fan's performance undoubtedly opened a new chapter.

More importantly, Su Fan's work was actually based on classical Chinese poetry.

This was like opening a completely new door for them.

What are classical Chinese poems?

That is an inexhaustible resource.

Tang and Song poems, timeless masterpieces, which one isn't a perfect script for singing?

After listening to "Bring in the Wine," some people have already started secretly planning which ancient poem to choose.

Ma Yuesong listened to "Bring in the Wine" repeatedly, becoming more and more excited with each listen.

Unable to contain himself any longer, he called Su Fan.

As soon as the call connected, Ma Yuesong's voice was filled with undisguised excitement: "Su Fan, I've listened to your rendition of 'Bring in the Wine' at least ten times. It's good, really good! I've been singing opera all my life, and this is the first time I've heard such a work. It's new and authentic. It's new in the arrangement and singing style, but it's authentic in the essence of Peking Opera, without losing any of its original flavor."

Su Fan said modestly, "Mr. Ma, you flatter me. Just don't think that what I'm doing is something incongruous or a disgrace to our ancestors."

"Not at all. Your approach has opened a new door for opera practitioners. How did you come up with the idea of ​​incorporating classical poetry into opera?"

"Opera and classical poetry are originally from the same source. They both emphasize rhythm, tone, and artistic conception. Many classical poems were originally meant to be sung, but over the centuries, the musical scores have been lost, leaving only the lyrics. Opera singing is precisely the best way to restore this ancient charm."

Ma Yuesong nodded repeatedly.

Su Fan continued, "Furthermore, the biggest barrier to traditional opera now is that young people can't understand the old plays and don't know the background stories. But ancient poetry is different. Who hasn't memorized 'Bring in the Wine'? Who doesn't know Li Bai? Poems are memorized from childhood, so they understand them as soon as they are heard."

"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Ma Yuesong couldn't help but exclaim.

After the initial excitement, Ma Yuesong solemnly declared, "Don't worry, our association will do everything in our power to promote this play! We're already preparing the publicity and distribution; we've got all the media outlets, theaters from various regions, and expert reviews lined up—we'll make sure it's a fantastic production!"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Ma."

"No need to thank me, this is what we should do. If we really want to express gratitude, it should be our entire opera association thanking you. Your song has shown the whole industry a bright future!"

……

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

"The Peking Opera version of 'Bring in the Wine' premieres online today!"

"Enjoy life to the fullest when you are successful, for you should not let your golden goblet stand empty before the moon."

"A thousand years ago, Li Bai laughed loudly and wrote this timeless masterpiece. A thousand years later, Su Fan sings this magnificent song of the times with Peking Opera."

"This time, in response to the votes of millions of users, Su Fan is challenging himself to sing the entire song in the style of Peking Opera for the first time. There is no popular shell, no tricky embellishment, but every note is precise and clear, paying tribute to the soul of the poet Li Bai with the essence of Chinese culture!"

"I'll sing you a song, please lend me your ear."

Upon seeing this message, the Chinese Opera Association immediately launched a full-scale attack.

The association's official account forwarded the message immediately.

The accounts of opera associations in various provinces and cities, as well as major troupes, followed closely behind.

A host of renowned Peking Opera artists and veteran performers shared and commented on the post.

Combined with the pre-prepared publicity resources, this series of combined actions created an astonishingly powerful impact.

Soon, hashtags such as "Su Fan, Jiang Jin Jiu", "Peking Opera Version of Jiang Jin Jiu", and "New Voice of Chinese Culture" all surged to the top of the trending searches.

The comments section instantly became lively.

"Wow, the Chinese Opera Association's promotional efforts are incredible! Half of the opera world has been mobilized, with renowned masters from all walks of life giving their endorsements. I've never seen anything like it before!"

"Wait, am I seeing things? The entire piece is sung in the style of Peking Opera? Not just a couple of lines with operatic elements, but Peking Opera from beginning to end? Su Fan has taken a huge leap!"

"Li Bai + Peking Opera + Su Fan—I don't know what the effect will be if I put these three words together, but I know I have to click in and see!"

"Last time, 'The Prison Warden' passed the inspection with a unanimous vote. This time, he's going straight for a whole Peking Opera. Su Fan is getting more and more ruthless. I just don't know if he can handle it this time!"

"I'm back again! My hands are still warm from voting last time, and this time I'm determined to hear it as soon as possible. It's rare to see young people these days who can seriously sing an entire Peking Opera!"

"To be honest, I was a little nervous. The embellishment with operatic vocals and the full-length Peking Opera are on completely different levels of difficulty. The former is just seasoning, while the latter requires solid skill. You can't fool experts; listen and see for yourself!"

……

Amidst the overwhelming popularity, countless netizens clicked on the song "Bring in the Wine" with curiosity, anticipation, or scrutiny.

Ye Yun also saw the news online.

"Peking Opera? They really know everything!"

She grabbed her coat and car keys and headed straight for the hospital.

Upon arriving at the ward, Ye Yun sat down by the bedside, shook Ye Yao's hand, and began chatting as usual.

"Xiao Yao, I'm here again."

"Let me tell you something. Su Fan has released a new song, and guess what? This time it's Peking Opera, a proper Peking Opera, the kind that's sung from beginning to end. The internet is buzzing about it. All those old gentlemen at the opera association are doing it like it's New Year's, forming a group to promote it for him."

"Let me tell you, this guy is really something. His song 'The Prison Warden' is still trending on social media, and so many people are listening to it on repeat every day. This time, he's gone and sang Li Bai's 'Bring in the Wine,' which we both memorized back in school."

"Master Zhang said that your reaction last time was probably because you liked listening to his new song, so as soon as this song came out, I rushed over immediately."

"If it sounds good, then... then you can move your finger again, okay? Just like last time, just once."