A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Xuanxuan, clutching the playing cards she had prepared beforehand, stood up from her small stool and exclaimed, "Brother Xiaofan is out!"

The other children also sat up straight, their eyes glued to the television.

However, when the stage lights came on, it was Agula and the others who appeared on the screen.

Looking at the burly, long-haired grassland man standing at the front, Xuanxuan's smile gradually turned into confusion.

She stared intently at the TV for a while before saying uncertainly, "Brother Xiaofan... has he gained weight?"

The activity room fell silent for a moment.

A child next to him was also intently watching the TV screen, then nodded vigorously: "Not only has he gained weight, but his hair has also grown longer."

"His beard has grown out."

"The voice sounds different too."

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The younger children found the argument increasingly convincing, and eventually even began to wonder if Su Fan had changed his appearance because he had eaten too well during the Chinese New Year.

Zhao Jie couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Aunt Liu was amused by the children and quickly explained, "The one singing on stage isn't your brother Fan; he wrote this song."

Xuanxuan tilted her head up and said, "But the host clearly said Brother Xiaofan's name just now."

"The host is referring to the songwriter and composer," Zhao Jie explained patiently, pointing to the subtitles on the TV screen. "Look, after 'singer,' it says 'Hanggai Band,' and after 'lyricist and composer,' it says 'Su Fan.' This means that this song was written by your brother Fan and then given to the uncles on stage to sing."

Xuanxuan looked at the subtitles and nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Then she asked the question that all the children were most concerned about: "Will Brother Xiaofan come out again?"

Zhao Jie was also unsure of Su Fan's performance order, and could only smile and say, "Probably, let's wait and see."

Upon hearing this, the children sat up straight again.

Xuanxuan put down the cards in her hand and muttered softly, "I knew it, Brother Xiaofan couldn't have gotten this fat all of a sudden."

The child next to her, however, was staring at Agula on TV and said seriously, "Actually, being a little chubby is quite imposing."

Laughter erupted in the room again.

In the courtyard of Lijiapo Brigade, everyone turned to look at the television when they heard the host announce Su Fan's name.

Pan Lei was initially delighted, but then became somewhat puzzled.

Could the Spring Festival Gala program that Su Fan was talking about be this song "Reincarnation"?

He only knew that Su Fan was going to participate in the Spring Festival Gala, but he didn't ask whether Su Fan would sing personally or participate as a creator.

Now it seems that Su Fan's so-called "program" is very likely referring to "Reincarnation".

The surrounding villagers had obviously thought of this as well.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Old Pan, isn't Xiao Fan going on stage?"

Pan Lei wasn't entirely sure himself, but he still tried to appear calm and said, "What's the rush? He wrote the song, so why isn't it considered his program?"

"But he didn't come out either."

Pan Lei glanced at the other person and said, "Who told you that participating in the Spring Festival Gala means you have to stand on stage and sing? Such a big gala, the fact that others can sing his songs, doesn't that also prove that Xiao Fan is capable?"

The man thought about it for a moment and realized that it made sense: "That's true. There are so many people in the country who can sing, but to be able to write a song that gets on the Spring Festival Gala is truly amazing."

Several villagers nearby nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Su Fan is listed after the lyrics and music."

"It doesn't matter if the person isn't listed, or if their name is."

"I know this song. It was really popular a while ago. I didn't expect it to actually be on the Spring Festival Gala."

"Wasn't the Hanggai Band also trained by Xiao Fan?"

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Amid the murmurs, Pan Lei turned his attention back to the television.

Although he spoke with great conviction, he was somewhat doubtful in his heart.

Su Fan clearly said there would be a performance on the Spring Festival Gala, but this sounds like he's going to go on stage himself.

Pan Lei wondered to himself, "Could it be that I really misunderstood?"

However, this doubt was quickly suppressed by the voices coming from the stage.

The distant sound of the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) came from the television, and the originally lively and festive stage seemed to be instantly transported to a vast and boundless grassland.

Immediately afterwards, the deep, resonant sound of throat singing slowly spread out.

Even if some villagers don't understand Mongolian, they can still feel the vastness and weightiness emanating from the songs.

As drumbeats and modern instruments gradually join in, the song's emotions begin to build, and the stage on television becomes increasingly magnificent.

One person couldn't help but exclaim, "This song is truly unique."

"No wonder they can be on the Spring Festival Gala, it sounds impressive."

"Did Xiao Fan really write this?"

Upon hearing this, Pan Lei immediately straightened his back: "It's written in black and white on TV, how could it be false?"

He said that, but his eyes remained fixed on the television screen.

Looking at the Hanggai Band on stage, and thinking that Su Fan had brought the band and the song together, he was still filled with pride.

Even if Su Fan doesn't personally take the stage tonight, having his original song featured on the Spring Festival Gala is enough to make the entire Lijiapo region proud.

However, as the applause rang out, Pan Lei couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This must be the show Xiao Fan was talking about, right?"

The Hanggai Band's performance was commendable.

The music features a grand arrangement, a desolate sound of the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), and highly distinctive throat singing.

The performance of "Reincarnation" on the Spring Festival Gala stage had a far greater impact than the live broadcast.

Especially at the moment when the symphony orchestra and folk instruments advanced simultaneously, the grandeur of the entire stage was almost pushed to its peak.

The show had just ended when it was met with a flood of positive reviews online.

"This is how ethnic music should be presented: preserving its roots while achieving international-level stage effects!"

"The moment the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) started playing, images of grasslands, the vast sky, and galloping horses instantly appeared in my mind—the imagery was so vivid!"

"Even though I couldn't understand a single word of Mongolian, it didn't stop me from getting goosebumps. That's the power of music itself!"

"Hanggai Band has completely broken into the mainstream tonight; this band is absolutely incredible!"

"This isn't just a band hastily assembled; Agula and the others clearly have real skills. They just lacked someone to unify their abilities, and Su Fan has perfectly brought them together as one!"

"Ethnic music doesn't have to stay in museums. 'Reincarnation' proves that as long as it finds the right expression, it can ignite passion and resonate with young people!"

"The whole family was chatting when the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) started playing, and the living room instantly fell silent. After I finished singing, my dad asked me where he could download the song!"

"This song is perfect for the Spring Festival Gala. It's not just about the grasslands, but also about life, time, and heritage, instantly broadening its scope!"

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