Chapter 71

An erhu has gone crazy, and you did it just to mooch a banquet?

At this time in the livestream, the atmosphere was extremely strange.

"If I think the erhu has become a spirit, will you think my brain has a problem?"

"No, because it really has become a spirit, and it actually knows how to mock people!"

"I don't know why, but I'm especially happy now, am I the legendary mental patient, and this song was written for me?"

"Ahhhhh, the Cult Leader has made a move! The Cult Leader has really made a move! The Cult Leader is handsome, right?!"

"Recorded, uploaded to Bilibili, mental patients, what are you waiting for? Come find the organization for further treatment!"

"I'm signing up, save a treatment spot for me!"

"Sign up +1, the person below keep the formation."

"Sign up +1, what kind of mental patient knows how to keep the formation?"

On the wedding stage, Su Meng picked up the microphone and said with a smile.

"Friends, are you happy?"

"Happy!" Many people shouted subconsciously.

But after shouting, they immediately covered their mouths and looked around carefully.

Damn, will people find out I'm mentally ill?

On stage, Su Meng continued.

"Today is a big happy day, logically speaking, it should be a festive and happy thing."

"But, there is also a small regret here."

Everyone pricked up their ears, listening carefully to Su Meng's words.

Su Meng pointed to the bride and said gently.

"Everyone knows that the bride comes from thousands of miles away in Xinjiang, and married here for love."

"Because the journey is too far, her friends and family couldn't come to the wedding, which is a bit of a regret."

"So the next piece is a piece I specially dedicated to the bride."

"This is a Xinjiang-style piece, called 'The Grapes Are Ripe'!"

A piece specially dedicated to the bride?

Everyone was stunned, then looked at the bride with envy.

The bride was even more excited, so excited she almost jumped up.

Su Meng closed his eyes slightly, and the bow in his right hand jumped quickly.

An erhu sound with strong Xinjiang characteristics suddenly rang out throughout the wedding scene.

In the erhu sound, everyone seemed to see.

In the vast and beautiful Xinjiang, large areas of grapes are ripe.

Simple and kind people are singing and dancing in the vineyard, expressing the joy of harvest.

"That's it, that's it! This is the music of my hometown!"

The bride suddenly shouted excitedly.

Then she lifted the hem of her wedding dress and danced a light Xinjiang dance.

The people of Xinjiang are known for being good at singing and dancing, and the bride is no exception.

Her dance was lively and graceful, her steps were light and nimble, and her big red wedding dress fluttered, looking particularly moving.

"I want to dance too!"

Boss Yang was attracted by this music and suddenly shouted.

She ran directly to the bride and danced together.

Although she is not very good at dancing, her figure is domineering, just a casual twist is surging, with a unique flavor.

"I danced, I'm so happy!"

Liu Liu Liu Tianxian and Deng Deng Deng Ziqi couldn't help but join in.

Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue also danced happily like a meatball.

More and more people joined the dance.

Although most of them are middle-aged and elderly people, who says middle-aged and elderly people can't dance?

Square dance? Disco? Breakdance?

If not, radio gymnastics can make do!

In such music, what rhythm, what action, is it important?

Just dance!

Even the elderly grandfather couldn't help but twist his neck left and right.

His neck cracked a few times, scaring the old man to stop immediately.

Otherwise, today's wedding would turn into a funeral.

So many suona troupes, they could play for me...

"Good!"

In the classroom of the Imperial Music Academy, Hu Zhengyuan shouted "Good".

Then he stared at the screen and muttered to himself.

"Rigorous structure, clear musical form, a very complete and mature work."

"The melody is fresh and beautiful, the style is rich and unique, the rhythm is bright and refreshing, and the emotion is enthusiastic and unrestrained."

"Good piece, really a good piece!"

Qin Qin Qin Qianyan also leaned over and said in surprise.

"Teacher, although this piece is an erhu solo, it has a very strong ethnic minority music style."

"The theme tone adopts the G key common in Uyghur, and the melody also always contains the rhythmic rhythm of the Xinjiang hand drum."

"An erhu can actually play such a rich ethnic minority characteristic～～?"

Hu Zhengyuan nodded and said affirmatively.

"This piece will inevitably become one of the representative works of the erhu in the future."

"Good, really good, this kid Su Meng really gave me a huge surprise."

"Students of the erhu major, pay attention..."

He turned his head, just about to speak, and suddenly froze.

Because at this moment, the classroom had become an ocean of dance...

This 'The Grapes Are Ripe' is not long, only a few minutes.

After the song, Su Meng waved to the bride.

"Beautiful bride, are you happy?"

"Happy! I'm so happy! I haven't heard such authentic hometown music for a long time."

"Thank you, Master Su! Thank you, Master Su!"

The bride was beyond excited.

Although her friends and family hadn't been able to attend her wedding, being able to hear a big star play a tune from her hometown meant she had no regrets.

Su Meng waved at the stage again and said with a cheerful laugh.

"Uncles, aunts, grandpas, and grandmas, are you happy?"

"Happy~~~"

The crowd below shouted in unison.

At this moment, regardless of age, everyone seemed to have become a fan of Su Meng.

Su Meng continued.

"Today is a joyous day for the newlyweds. For a joyous occasion, we must have a joyous atmosphere."

"The next piece is dedicated specifically to the bride and groom."

"It is called—'Joyous Celebration'!"

As he spoke, the bow danced across the strings, and festive, upbeat music instantly filled the venue.

If one were to ask which piece appeared most frequently at weddings and celebrations in his past life, it would undoubtedly be "Joyous Celebration."

This piece had a lively, relaxed rhythm, full of festive spirit.

Of course, this piece was best suited for an ensemble to make it feel even more bustling and festive.

Yet, Su Meng’s single erhu was comparable to an entire orchestra.

Hearing such a tune, everyone at the scene couldn't help but nod and sway along.

Everyone felt filled with joy.

……

"Another new piece!"

Qin Qin Qin Qianyan exclaimed in surprise.

After savoring it carefully, she couldn't help but praise it.

"Teacher, this piece is fantastic."

"The erhu's tone is mellow and soft, yet he has taken an unconventional path."

"Using a soft tone to express such intense, festive emotion—it’s truly imaginative."

"The composition is great, and the technique is absolutely top-tier!"

Hu Zheng closed his eyes slightly, nodding and swaying as he savored it.

A moment later, his brows suddenly furrowed slightly.

"No, something is not quite right."

"His erhu technique is absolutely beyond your imagination!"

"This piece... in terms of structure and expression, is better suited for a large traditional music ensemble."

"Only with multiple instruments playing together can the joy in the piece reach its maximum expressive power."

"But right now, his single erhu is doing the work of an entire ensemble!"

"Qin Qin Qianyan, don't look at it as if you're the erhu principal; in my eyes, the gap between you and him is still quite large..."

"Really?" Qin Qin Qin Qianyan’s eyes widened, barely able to believe her ears.

She was the erhu principal of the Imperial Traditional Music Orchestra, one of the top three in the country!

In terms of erhu technique, she could definitely rank in the top ten nationwide!

But her teacher said... she was actually inferior to Su Meng?

Although she was a bit skeptical, her teacher’s judgment...

"Wait!" Qin Qin Qin Qianyan suddenly remembered something and said hurriedly.

"Teacher, you said this piece is better suited for a traditional music ensemble?"

Hu Zheng nodded affirmatively.

A thoughtful look suddenly flashed in Qin Qin Qin Qianyan’s eyes.

……

Although the song had ended, the entire venue had completely turned into an ocean of joy.

The old man was all smiles, the wrinkles on his face dancing.

He gave Su Meng a thumbs-up.

"Good! That’s a great craft! Truly amazing!"

"No wonder they all call you Master Su!"

The groom couldn't help but explain.

"Grandpa, you don't know."

"Master Su is called Master Su not because of his erhu, but because of his suona—that is what’s truly amazing!"

"I was still wondering if I could book him for when you, Grandpa, pass away..."

"Smack..." Another slap landed on him.

The groom covered his face, almost crying.

I’m the groom today, and my face is already swollen like a pig’s head, isn't it?

Seeing this, the bride quickly changed the subject.

"Master Su, you are too amazing."

"This piece is so festive, it’s just like Chinese New Year."

"Chinese New Year? Heh." Su Meng smiled and shook his head, saying lightly.

"The piece most suitable for Chinese New Year isn't this one, but the 'Spring Festival Overture'!"

"'Spring Festival Overture'?" The group was stunned.

The name sounded like a New Year piece, but why hadn't any of them heard of it?

Su Meng didn't explain; he turned his bow, and the erhu sounded again.

It was precisely the essential New Year piece from his past life, the "Spring Festival Overture."

A single erhu instantly brought everyone into a rich atmosphere of the Spring Festival.

The Spring Festival had arrived; every family was reunited, every household was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and everyone’s face was beaming with joy.

Children were running and cheering, holding firecrackers in their hands.

But just then, the music stopped abruptly.

Su Meng had actually stopped!

Boss Yang subconsciously cupped her hands in a salute.

"Happy New Year, wishing you prosperity... wait, why did you stop?"

"Keep playing!"

"Leaving it hanging like this, are you trying to kill me?"

The scene fell into silence, and everyone looked at Boss Yang with strange expressions.

Then, one by one, they acted as if nothing had happened.

Um... that just now... I didn't hear anything, I really didn't hear anything!

Su Meng raised his wrist and said helplessly.

"Big sister, please pay attention to the time."

"We are at a wedding right now!"

"If I keep playing, we’ll miss the auspicious hour!"

Huh? The group was stunned, then suddenly realized.

Damn, today is actually a wedding?!

……

"What a pity, what a pity..."

Hu Zheng shook his head, looking heartbroken.

"Only hearing half of this piece is truly agonizing."

"And this piece is better suited for a large orchestra; a single erhu is still a bit thin..."

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, turned his head sharply, and said loudly.