Chapter 161

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

The bride was already overwhelmed with excitement beyond words.

Although none of her friends and family had been able to attend her wedding, being able to hear a big star play a tune from her hometown for her meant there were no regrets.

Su Meng waved to the audience again, saying cheerfully.

"Uncles, aunties, grandpas, grandmas—are you all happy?"

"Happy~~~"

The crowd below shouted in unison.

At this moment, regardless of age, everyone seemed to have become Su Meng's fans.

Su Meng continued.

"Today is the joyful day of a new couple's wedding. A joyful occasion calls for a jubilant atmosphere."

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

"It's called—'Joyful Celebration'!"

As he spoke, the bow and strings flew, and festive, cheerful music instantly rang out across the venue.

At all kinds of weddings and celebrations in his previous life, if one were to ask which piece had the highest appearance rate, it would undoubtedly be 'Joyful Celebration.'

This piece had a cheerful, relaxed rhythm, brimming with festive atmosphere.

Of course, this piece was best suited for ensemble performance, making it even more lively and festive.

But Su Meng's single erhu was comparable to an entire band.

Hearing such a piece, everyone at the venue couldn't help but sway their heads.

The whole person became jubilant.

……

"Another new piece!"

Qin Qianyan immediately cried out in surprise.

Savoring it carefully, she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Teacher, this piece is amazing."

"The erhu's tone is mellow and gentle, but he took a completely different approach."

"Using a gentle tone to express such a strong festive emotion—it's incredibly imaginative."

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

Hu Zhengyuan closed his eyes slightly, swaying his head as he savored it carefully.

After a moment, his brow suddenly furrowed slightly.

"No, something's not right."

"His erhu playing technique is absolutely beyond your imagination!"

"This piece… in terms of structure and expression, is better suited for a large folk orchestra ensemble."

"Only with multiple instruments playing together can the festivity in the piece be brought out to its fullest expressive power."

"But right now, his single erhu has matched an entire folk orchestra!"

"Qianyan, don't think that just because you're the lead erhu player, the gap between you and him is small in my eyes…"

"Really?" Qin Qianyan's eyes went wide; she could hardly believe her ears.

She was the lead erhu player of the Imperial Capital Folk Orchestra, one of the top three folk orchestras in the country!

In terms of erhu playing technique, she could absolutely rank in the national top ten!

But her teacher said… she was actually still not as good as Su Meng?

Although she found it a bit hard to believe, her teacher's eye…

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

"Teacher, you said this piece is better suited for a folk orchestra ensemble?"

Hu Zhengyuan nodded affirmatively.

A thoughtful gleam suddenly flashed in Qin Qianyan's eyes.

……

Although the piece had ended, the entire venue had completely transformed into an ocean of festivity.

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

He gave Su Meng a big thumbs-up.

"Great! What skill! Absolutely incredible!"

"No wonder they all call you Master!"

The groom couldn't help but explain.

"Grandpa, you don't know."

"Master Su is called Master not because of his erhu, but because of his suona—that's the real marvel!"

"I was still thinking about whether I could book him in advance, after you pass away, Grandpa…"

*Slap*… another slap came flying over.

The groom covered his face, almost about to cry.

I'm the groom today, you know? My face is already swollen like a pig's head, alright?

Seeing this, the bride quickly changed the subject.

"Master Su, you're just too amazing."

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

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

"The most fitting piece for New Year isn't this one — it's 'Spring Festival Overture'!"

"'Spring Festival Overture'?" A group of people immediately froze.

The name alone sounds like a Spring Festival piece, so why have none of us heard it?

Su Meng didn't explain. He flipped the bow, and the erhu sounded once more.

It was precisely the must-have piece of Spring Festival from his past life — "Spring Festival Overture."

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

Spring Festival arrives, every family reunited and joyous, every household hung with lanterns and buntings, every face beaming with delight.

Children ran and cheered, firecrackers in their hands.

But just at that moment, the music stopped short.

Su Meng had actually stopped!

Boss Yang instinctively cupped her fists in a salute.

"Happy New Year, wishing you prosperity… wait, no — why did you stop?"

"Keep playing, will you!"

"Leaving us hanging like this — are you trying to kill me?"

The scene instantly fell silent, and the way everyone looked at Boss Yang was a little off.

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

Mm… what she just said… I don't understand, I really don't understand!

Su Meng lifted his wrist and said helplessly.

"Big sister, please keep an eye on the time."

"We're in the middle of a wedding right now!"

"If I keep playing, I won't make it in time for the auspicious hour!"

Huh? The group froze, then suddenly realized.

Holy crap — today's actually a wedding?!

……

"What a pity, what a pity…"

Hu Zhengyuan shook his head, his face full of anguish.

"Only hearing half of this piece — it's truly unbearable."

"And this piece is better suited for a large concert stage; a single erhu is still a bit thin…"

Suddenly, as if he thought of something, he whipped his head around and said loudly.