A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Uliji strode up to Su Fan: "When was that decided?"

Su Fan explained, "It was yesterday, when Director Deng called me, that he mentioned it casually."

Uliji stared wide-eyed: "Such a big matter, and you call this just mentioning it casually?"

Su Fan said dismissively, "We're just preparing for the show right now; nothing's even started yet. What's the point of talking about it everywhere?"

Uliji couldn't help but mutter, "Your song for the Spring Festival Gala was recorded in Inner Mongolia, and the Hanggai Band also made it to the Spring Festival Gala from Inner Mongolia..."

As Su Fan listened, his expression gradually became wary: "Director Wu, what do you mean by this?"

Uliji said in a serious tone, "I was thinking that although this song wasn't written about Montreal, it was selected during your time in Montreal and was also recorded there. Strictly speaking, it was still influenced by Montreal to some extent."

Su Fan bluntly exposed, "You're planning to let Inner Mongolia's cultural and tourism sector ride the wave of popularity after the song is released, aren't you?"

Uliji said calmly, "How can promoting culture and tourism be called '蹭 (蹭 means to piggyback on)'? It's called making reasonable use of existing resources."

Su Fan cautioned, "The program hasn't passed the review yet, so please don't promote it prematurely."

Uliji waved his hand: "Don't worry, I know the rules. I won't say a word until things are confirmed."

After saying that, he immediately took out his phone: "I'll contact the recording studio now and have them prepare the best recording engineers and equipment. When are you going over?"

Su Fan said, "The sooner the better. If we have time today, let's record it today."

Uliji nodded: "No problem. Besides the recording studio, do you need any musicians? There are quite a few excellent folk and symphony musicians in Montreal. I can contact anyone you need."

Su Fan shook his head: "Not for now. I'm just recording a demo; there's no need to make such a fuss."

Uliji seemed to realize something and asked, "The Spring Festival Gala was only confirmed yesterday, and you've already finished the song?"

"It was already prepared beforehand, so it's perfect to take it out and use it now."

"That makes sense then. Otherwise, I would have really thought you had a song library."

Uliji found the phone number of the person in charge of the recording studio and said while dialing, "I'll arrange the car, and I'll personally go with you to the recording studio to take a look. The Spring Festival Gala program can't have any problems with the equipment."

Su Fan found it somewhat amusing: "I'm just going to record a song, is it really necessary for you to come along personally?"

Uliji replied matter-of-factly, "Why not? If there's anything that's not prepared in the recording studio, I can be there to coordinate things promptly."

Seeing his enthusiastic expression, Su Fan did not continue to dissuade him.

Those who didn't know better might think that Uliji was invited to the Spring Festival Gala, not Su Fan, just by seeing this setup.

The two soon arrived at a recording studio in the city.

After a quick setup of the equipment, Su Fan took the lyrics and music into the recording studio.

Uliji sat in the control room outside, watching the recording through the glass while wearing listening headphones.

At first, he was able to sit comfortably in his chair.

But as Su Fan's singing began, his body unconsciously straightened up.

As the song's emotions gradually unfolded, Uliji stood up abruptly, bracing his hands on the mixing console and staring intently at Su Fan in the recording studio.

Although he didn't understand the specific singing techniques, he could hear the overwhelming momentum in the song.

Especially when the song reached its climax, he subconsciously softened his breathing, afraid that he might make a sound and affect the recording process.

After the music ended, the control room was silent for several seconds.

It wasn't until Su Fan came out that Uliji and the sound engineer came to their senses.

Su Fan asked, "How is it?"

The sound engineer was astonished. He exclaimed excitedly, "It barely needs any editing; it's absolutely perfect!"

Uliji's eyes lit up even more: "Could we be on the Spring Festival Gala?"

Su Fan said, half-laughing and half-crying, "Director Wu, I can't make that decision."

The recording engineer standing nearby said, "Is this song prepared for the Spring Festival Gala?"

Uliji immediately said sternly, "This matter must not be revealed to anyone."

The sound engineer immediately replied, "Understood, understood, I promise I won't say it."

Uliji then looked at Su Fan and said with some complaint, "This is what you call an ordinary song?"

Su Fan said with a hint of amusement, "What else? It's just a song, isn't it?"

Uliji stared wide-eyed and said, "You call this just a song? When they were singing the latter part, I almost thought I wasn't sitting in a recording studio, but at the Spring Festival Gala."

Su Fan picked up the water on the table and took a sip: "Your evaluation is somewhat subjective."

Uliji replied without hesitation, "I don't understand any professional techniques, but I can still tell if a song is good or not. What's the name of this song?"

"The Sound of the River Enters the Old Year"

Uliji read the song title aloud, then nodded: "The name is good, and the song is good too. No wonder Deng Zongqi called you personally. He really hit the jackpot this time."

Su Fan reminded him, "The song still needs to be submitted for review. Whether it can be featured on the Spring Festival Gala is still uncertain."

Uliji waved his hand dismissively: "You said you were just trying out 'Reincarnation,' but what happened? Now you've almost turned the entire music industry upside down. In my opinion, if we send 'The Sound of the River Enters the Old Year' over, the Spring Festival Gala program team will have no reason not to use it."

Su Fan said with a smile, "Don't try to set an example for me. It would be so embarrassing if I didn't get elected."

Uliji said confidently, "If even a song like this can't be selected, then it's not your problem, it's that their ears are faulty."

Su Fan glanced at him: "I'll remember those words. Next time I see Director Deng, I'll say it was you who said that."

Uliji's expression froze instantly: "We can talk about these things in private. There's no need to spread everything around."

Su Fan couldn't help but laugh.

Uliji coughed lightly and quickly changed the subject: "When will the finished product be available?"

The sound engineer said from the side, "Teacher Su's performance this time is very good. With a little more work on the details, we can get the complete version today."

Uliji immediately said, "Then I'll wait here. When the finished product comes out, I'll listen to it again."

Su Fan joked, "Judging from your posture, anyone who didn't know better would think this song was written for Inner Mongolia."

Uliji answered matter-of-factly, "Although it wasn't written for Mongolia, it was recorded there, so rounding up, it still has some connection to our Mongolia."

Su Fan was momentarily at a loss for words to refute.

In order to find more promotional material for Inner Mongolia, Ulighi really used the phrase "rounding up" to its fullest extent.

After the finished product was processed, Uliji listened to the whole thing again from beginning to end before leaving with Su Fan, completely satisfied.

Before leaving, he specifically called the sound engineer over and solemnly instructed him: "Remember, you must not reveal a single word about what happened today."

Worried that the other party might not take it seriously enough, Uliji emphasized again: "Especially the fact that Su Fan was invited by the Spring Festival Gala program team, and about 'The Sound of the River Enters the Old Year,' this matter must not be spread. Before the program passes the final review, no one is allowed to use this matter for publicity."

The sound engineer quickly assured him, "Director Wu, don't worry, we have a confidentiality system in place. All the recordings from today will be kept separately and will absolutely not be leaked."

Uliji nodded.

But as he turned to leave, a hint of regret lingered on his face.

To be honest, he wished the recording engineer would go around the streets with a megaphone to announce that Su Fan's song for the Spring Festival Gala preliminary review was recorded in Inner Mongolia.

You can think about it, but you still have to follow the rules.

If the news leaks in advance and affects the song's approval, the little connection that Montreal Province has worked so hard to establish will become a joke.

Su Fan glanced at him, a half-smile on his face, and asked, "Director Wu, are you quite disappointed?"

Uliji said, "What do I have to be disappointed about?"

"I thought you couldn't wait to have the Inner Mongolia Cultural and Tourism Bureau post a Weibo message right now. I even came up with the caption for you: Su Fan's Spring Festival Gala selection song was recorded in Inner Mongolia."

Uliji paused slightly, clearly finding the copywriting quite good.

However, he quickly put on a serious face: "Nonsense, do you think I'm the kind of person who jumps on every trending topic?"

Su Fan did not answer, but just looked at him quietly.

Uliji felt a little uncomfortable under their gaze and coughed lightly: "Of course, once the program passes the review, it's fine to promote the filming location normally."