Chapter 276

In the rehearsal room of the First Henan Opera Troupe of Henan Province, everyone was in disarray, and some were even snickering secretly.

The troupe leader took a few deep breaths, barely calming his mind.

"This segment... how do the original lyrics go again?"

"Isn't Su Meng just messing around?"

A young man suddenly raised his hand and said weakly.

"Troupe leader, we should learn from the National Peking Opera Academy."

"When Su Meng sang 'Three Hall Trial of Galileo', the National Peking Opera Academy cooperated fully."

"And they even followed the trend and launched 'Escaping the Country to Offer Treasure'."

"Look at how many young people have started paying attention to Peking Opera now?"

"Our Henan Opera is also in danger, and fewer and fewer young people are listening to it."

"I actually think we can take this opportunity to promote Henan Opera."

The troupe leader’s mouth twitched a few times, and he sighed.

"Theoretically, I know all this."

"But the problem is, I’ve been singing Henan Opera for decades, and now I actually feel like I don't know how to sing anymore."

Everyone nodded in empathy.

I understand, I understand you so damn well!

Never mind you, I’m afraid that next time I sing this segment, I won't be able to help but mix up the lyrics!

The troupe leader sighed for a while, then suddenly froze.

"No, something’s not right! Su Meng sings so well?"

"This foundation, let alone our troupe, the entire Henan Opera world is unmatched!"

His words reminded everyone, and all eyes turned to the screen, their expressions gradually becoming serious.

Previously, they were just focused on laughing, but they had overlooked something.

Su Meng used a normal tune and casually grafted lyrics onto it, yet achieved a heaven-defying effect.

Those world-class musicians were actually all moved to tears by him?

This singing skill... holy crap! God!

The young man from before rolled his eyes and suddenly had an idea.

"Troupe leader, since Su Meng sings so well, why don't we invite him to sing a play?"

"How much attention would a superstar of his level singing opera bring to our Henan Opera?"

His suggestion made everyone’s eyes light up.

This idea seems very feasible...

Su Meng waved his hand, and the accompaniment team behind him stopped knowingly.

Looking at the group of musicians crying their eyes out below, everyone’s heart was surging.

So what if we are a suona troupe from the countryside?

Competing on the same stage with these so-called world musicians, we still blew them into tears!

Damn it! This is the highest realm of playing for funerals!

The music stopped, and these noble artists finally managed to come out of it.

Looking at each other, everyone was silent.

Where is the noble demeanor of those gentlemen and ladies?

Their eyes were red and swollen, and some even had snot bubbles hanging from their noses.

Su Meng scanned the circle and said calmly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of this Henan Opera segment?"

"If you are not satisfied, I wonder if any artist is willing to come on stage and exchange ideas?"

In his words, he was actually challenging these musicians!

Do you really think you are superior?

Do you think I’ll keep indulging you?!

His words left the scene in a deathly silence.

They are all in music, so they are extremely sensitive to it.

Who would dare to say anything about such a miracle?

Exchange? Who is qualified to come on stage and exchange?

Avril wiped her tears and suddenly jumped up excitedly.

"Master Su, you are so cool!"

"You sang so well!"

"Can you teach me to sing this... Henan Opera... is it called Henan Opera?"

Su Meng smiled coldly and said calmly.

"No, I am not worthy to teach you!"

"After all, in some people’s eyes, we Dragon Kingdom people are liars!"

"What do you say? Noble Mr. Andrew Gray?"

Swish swish swish... everyone’s eyes turned toward Andrew.

Andrew was about to go crazy.

What’s with the look you’re all giving me?

I wasn't the only one who doubted him just now; didn't you all doubt him too?

It’s just that I was the only one who said it!

And now, you’re dumping all the blame on me?

Looking at Su Meng’s cold eyes, and Bai Xiao’s indifference on the side.

Andrew suddenly felt an nameless fire rising from the bottom of his heart and jumped up.

"You... you are using witchcraft! Witchcraft from the mysterious East!"

"And you call it Henan Opera, you were clearly chanting a spell just now!"

In the livestream, a master translated it immediately.

The comment section was silent for a moment, then countless question marks flew up.

Witchcraft???

This is proper Henan Opera, and you call it witchcraft?

"Andrew!" Ferdinand finally couldn't hold back and scolded.

"Mr. Su’s singing has reached a god-like realm; what witchcraft are you talking about?"

"Apologize to Mr. Su!"

Su Meng smiled slightly and pointed to the Wang Troupe behind him.

"Don't apologize to me, apologize to the folk artists behind me!"

"And, apologize to the people of the Dragon Kingdom!"

Apologize?

This word once again touched Andrew’s sensitive nerves.

He prides himself on his background, how could he apologize to these unknown Dragon Kingdom people?

Wouldn't that lower my status?

But not apologize?

Looking at the eyes of the musicians around him, he already knew.

If he doesn't apologize, he will never have the possibility of cooperating with these world-class musicians again!

For a moment, Andrew was suddenly filled with anger.

Don't think I don't know that just now, all of you looked down on these Dragon Kingdom artists!

It’s just because I said it, and now you’re all pretending to be good people?

Damn it!

If I’m not having a good time, don't think you can get away either!

At worst, I won't stay in the music scene, I’ll go back and fight for the Gray family’s property!

Thinking of this, he rolled his eyes and said vaguely.

"Yes, your singing is strong, stronger than all the musicians present!"

"But so what?"

"Who stipulated that a musician must be a top singer?"

Avril was stunned; why does this sound so familiar?

Andrew continued to roar.

"Everyone present is a top musician! There are famous composers! Conductors! Instrumentalists!"

"You, a mere pop singer from the Dragon Kingdom, want to put on airs in front of them?"

"Are you looking down on them?"

His words dragged everyone into the water.

But I have to say, this move of his was too ruthless.

You have to know that in the music circle, there is a huge chain of contempt.

Regionally, European and American musicians pride themselves on being the center of the world and don't look at anyone else.

As for Dragon Kingdom musicians?

Hehe, in their eyes, they are only slightly better than the uncivilized monkeys in Southeast Asia and Africa.

Professionally, composers pride themselves on being "Music Daddies", the supreme existence among musicians.

Below composition is conducting.

They consider themselves the center and soul of the entire orchestra, and everyone else must listen to the command of their baton.

Only then does it come to orchestral performance.

As for vocal music... what is that?

In the chain of contempt for instruments, the traditional folk music of the Dragon Kingdom is an even lower existence that people won't look at straight.

Even in the chain of contempt for singing methods, pop singing is at the bottom.

So although Andrew’s words were unpleasant, they touched the nerves of many people.

Su Meng, Dragon Kingdom, singer, pop singer, folk music accompaniment...

Damn, you’ve occupied all the elements at the bottom of the chain of contempt, haven't you?

Actually, the most important thing is...

Deep in the hearts of many musicians, there is an extremely uncomfortable feeling.

I am a noble world-class musician, and yet I was moved to tears by a Dragon Kingdom singer?

If this gets out, where is my image?

So, this Dragon Kingdom person must absolutely not be better than me!

He was just using witchcraft just now!

Su Meng scanned them and suddenly laughed dumbly.

"Sure enough, arrogant foreigners; if you don't beat them until they are completely convinced, they will still be restless!"

Bai Xiao also took everything in, and asked softly.

"Master Su, what are you planning to do?"

Su Meng smiled slightly, his tone becoming a bit more piercing.

"Since they aren't convinced, beat them until they are!"

"What kind of bullshit musicians? Do they really think they are something?"

"Then today, I will use the folk music they look down on the most to teach them a lesson!"

Bai Xiao smiled slightly and said calmly.

"Master Su, I brought the erhu, guzheng, suona, pipa, flute, xiao, xun... that should be enough, right?"

Su Meng silently gave a thumbs up.

Is this girl a prophet? Did she bring too much stuff?

"Xiao, did you bring too much?"

"You didn't move the entire instrument library of the Imperial Music Academy here, did you?"

Bai Xiao pursed her lips and smiled.

"That’s not necessary."

"At the very least, I didn't bring the chime bells that you are good at, Master Su."

Su Meng was also stunned.

That joke of yours isn't funny at all.

What, do you really want to carry a set of chime bells out?

Seeing Su Meng not speaking on stage, just whispering to others.

Andrew’s eyes lit up, feeling he had grasped his weakness.

That’s right, his singing is so good, how much time does he have to study instrument performance?

Which top singer isn't good at multiple instruments, able to act as half a band alone?

But he travels abroad and has to bring a massive accompaniment team.

From this, it can be seen that his instrument performance must not be very good!

He had already lost his reason and forgotten.

Su Meng came here this time at Benedict’s invitation to perform at the funeral!

Andrew said loudly.

"Su Meng! Are you being disrespectful to these musicians because you can use witchcraft?"

"The one who should apologize is not me, but you!"

"You should apologize to these musicians!"

His words stirred up the dark thoughts of many people.

Looking at Su Meng, there was a bit more playfulness in their eyes.

Only then did Benedict finally react.

Today he is the host, and these people were all invited by him.

And yet such a big conflict broke out at the reception?

He glared at Andrew and said loudly.

"Everyone, Mr. Su was specially invited by me from the Dragon Kingdom!"

"He is the most famous and highly skilled performing artist in the Dragon Kingdom!"

"Even his performance of many instruments is a god-like existence in the world music scene!"