A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

After the performance, while everyone was having dinner, Uliji's phone rang.

The call was from Wu Enqi's assistant.

The call connected, and the other party didn't exchange many pleasantries before stating the purpose of the call: "Director Wu, the old man just finished watching the live broadcast and wants to meet that guy named Su Fan."

Upon hearing the words "old man," Uliji's expression turned serious.

Uenchi and Uliji are from the same place.

According to the clan's seniority system, Uliji should also address Wuenqi as his uncle.

When Uliji was a child, Uenqi was already a well-known long-song singer on the grassland.

Later, Wu Enqi entered the Beijing Conservatory of Music, where he devoted most of his life to the organization, preservation, and inheritance of grassland music.

He led his students deep into the grasslands to record many ancient tunes that were on the verge of being lost.

Uliji was able to leave the pastoral area to study thanks to the help of Uenqi.

Therefore, whether considering personal seniority or Uenqi's status in the field of ethnic music, Uliji has great respect for this old man.

However, Uenqi didn't like others addressing him according to the clan's seniority, so over time, Uliji, like everyone else, called him Old Man U.

Uliji quickly asked, "Where is Elder U now?"

The assistant explained, "The old man has already had his tickets booked; he'll arrive tomorrow morning."

Uliji was slightly taken aback: "So eager?"

The assistant smiled wryly, "You know the old man's temper. When it comes to anything related to grassland music, no one can persuade him. He asked me to ask Su Fan if he has time tomorrow."

Uliji did not make a decision for Su Fan: "I'll ask Su Fan first. As long as his schedule is not arranged, I will take charge of coordinating."

……

After hanging up the phone, Uliji didn't dare to delay and went straight to find Su Fan.

At this moment, Su Fan was having a meal with Agula and others.

When Su Fan went out to use the restroom, he ran into Uliji, who was making a phone call from outside.

Uliji walked over and said, "Su Fan, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Director Wu, what's the matter?"

Uliji didn't beat around the bush and told him that Uenqi wanted to see him.

Upon hearing this, Su Fan immediately agreed: "Alright, since Senior wishes to see a junior like me, of course I will pay him a visit. However, Elder Wu is so old, how can I ask him to make a special trip to see me?"

Uliji explained helplessly, "The old man has already had the tickets booked. He'll arrive tomorrow morning. That's just his temper. When it comes to grassland music, no amount of persuasion will work."

Su Fan thought for a moment and said, "Then send me the flight information, and I'll go with you to pick him up at the airport tomorrow."

Uliji breathed a slight sigh of relief, then said, "Old Uliji not only wants to see you, but also specifically mentioned the Hanggai Band, hoping that Agula and the others can come over tomorrow as well."

Su Fan was not surprised.

Given Wu Enqi's status in the field of grassland music, he can naturally appreciate the true value of "Reincarnation".

Although he was the one who came up with "Reincarnation," the Hanggai Band was the one who ultimately sang the song.

Su Fan said, "We'll have to ask them about this."

Uliji said, "Is that even a question? If they knew Old Master U wanted to see them, they probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight."

Su Fan and Wuliji entered the private room and said, "Old Wu's assistant just called me. Old Wu has already watched your performance and will come to Inner Mongolia tomorrow. He wants to see Su Fan and also wants to see you."

"Old Wu?" Agula was taken aback at first, then quickly realized, "Teacher Wu Enqi?"

Uliji nodded.

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Agula and the others' expressions immediately changed.

Chaolu even sat up straight instinctively: "Old Wu really wants to see us?"

For many grassland musicians, Wu Enqi is not only a highly respected senior artist, but also a predecessor who has dedicated his life to grassland music.

Agula and his friends had heard his songs since they were young and had also read the grassland music materials he had compiled.

Now that such a senior has come all the way to see them, how could they possibly remain calm?

The next morning, Uliji took Su Fan, Agula and others to the airport.

As soon as Wu Enqi's flight landed, the group waited at the arrival gate.

Agula and the others were visibly nervous.

They weren't as flustered as they were yesterday when they sang "Reincarnation" in front of millions of people.

Chao Lu kept adjusting his clothes, and Chen Fang asked him several times how he should address him later.

Not long after, the flight information above the arrival gate changed.

A dozen minutes later, an elderly man with gray hair walked out of the passageway accompanied by his assistant.

Wu Enqi was over seventy years old, wearing a simple dark coat and carrying only a small cloth bag.

Upon seeing the old man, Uliji immediately hurried to greet him: "Old Uliji, you must be tired from your journey."

Wu Enqi waved his hand: "What's so hard about taking a two-hour flight? When I took my students to the grasslands for field research, it took half a month. That's what I call hard work."

Uliji laughed and said, "You said it yourself, that was back then. How can you compare yourself to when you were young at your age?"

Wu Enqi glanced at him: "What, do you think I'm too old?"

Uliji quickly explained, "How could I have meant that? I was just worried that your health wouldn't be able to handle it."

Uenqi did not continue to make things difficult for him. His gaze passed over Uliji and quickly landed on Su Fan.

He recognized Su Fan without needing any introduction.

Su Fan stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Hello, Elder Wu, I am Su Fan. We were supposed to be visiting you in the capital, but I didn't expect you to make the trip yourself."

Wu Enqi stretched out his hands and grasped Su Fan's hands: "You don't need to be so polite. I just wanted to see a group of young people who are willing to seriously make grassland music."

After speaking, Wu Enqi turned his gaze to Agula and the others.

Agula and the others quickly stepped forward to greet them.

Uenqi didn't put on airs as a senior; instead, he accurately called out the names of several people.

"Agula, you play the morin khuur quite well. The sound is steady, and you know when to stop."

"Chao Lu's throat singing still has some details that need to be refined, but his breath control and foundation are very good."

"Chen Fang also has his own ideas about the use of modern musical instruments. He did not let the sound of the guitar drown out the sound of the morin khuur, which is very commendable."

……

Uenqi called out everyone's names one by one.

Hearing these words, Agula and the others were both excited and somewhat flattered.

Wu Enqi not only watched the entire performance, but also truly understood the role each of them played in the songs.

Agula said earnestly, "Elder Wu, we still have many areas where we are not yet mature, and we would like to ask for your guidance."

Wu Enqi smiled and waved his hand: "It's not about giving guidance. Music isn't something that young people can only listen to because older people say so. It's a good thing that you have your own ideas. We can sit down and have a chat."