Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 130 - 113 Music That Evokes "Sadness

Liking and being good at something are two different things.

Lin Tian understood this now.

Without overcoming her frail self, Gan Yanyu’s asthma and anxiety would continue to plague her in every competition to come...

This problem had to be resolved at its root.

It was impossible for Lin Tian to assist Gan Yanyu by self-destructing every time like he did at the concert.

The best solution would be for Gan Yanyu to deliver an astonishing performance at the Star Cup, to utterly defeat her inner insecurities.

This time, without Lin Tian competing alongside her, it might actually be a good thing for Gan Yanyu’s growth.

Perhaps, it was an opportunity for her to break out of her inner prison!

"A new piece?"

Gan Yanyu was slightly bewildered by Lin Tian’s question.

"Let’s forget about playing ’Ode to Love.’"

Lin Tian said.

In the search for confidence, there was no point in performing a piece that wasn’t particularly impressive even as a duet.

Liking it was useless.

Gan Yanyu liked ’Ode to Love,’ but ’Ode to Love’ did not like her.

It was like the feelings Lin Tian wanted to express to Gan Yanyu, which couldn’t be voiced out right now.

Gan Yanyu had never possessed the emotion of "love."

How could there be resonance?

At least that was the case at the moment.

He had to compose a special piece for Gan Yanyu.

A piece that suited her, one that would help Gan Yanyu regain her self-confidence while playing it!

[Producer mission, released——]

[Mission objective: Compose a piece of music; shoot a video performing it with a partner and achieve 2 million likes on any video platform, as well as receive 500,000 "sadness" emotion value from the audience]

[Mission deadline: 15 days]

[Mission reward: Makeup Skill (Master Level)]

500,000 emotion value!

Lin Tian was staggered by this number.

And this time, the deadline was a full 15 days!

A very tricky mission indeed.

Reward... Makeup skill?

A skill with practical, life-based applications.

If it included aesthetics, styling, dressing, and other abilities to help one manage one’s own appearance,

it would be very useful for his art exams, and later, if he became a public figure, he could use it in public appearances.

"A sad tune..."

Lin Tian murmured to himself.

The system had made the choice for him.

Indeed, a heavier tune would suit Gan Yanyu better.

Lin Tian could say with confidence.

In the entire world of cello, there were probably few who could compete with Gan Yanyu.

Her ability to completely immerse herself in the soul of a piece was unparalleled.

And this powerful capacity for emotional contagion met a naturally melancholic constitution like Gan Yanyu’s.

Just the thought of it...

The lethality seemed quite formidable.

In fact, during the previous No. 40 Symphony performance, Gan Yanyu had already shown a glimpse of her innate talent for melancholy.

But since the overall mood of that piece was more stirring, she’d only peaked out a little before retreating. novelbuddy.cσ๓

Now, having her play a purely "sad" piece of music.

Was akin to unleashing a seal.

"...."

In front of Gan Yanyu, Lin Tian stroked his chin, deep in thought.

"What are you doing?"

Seeing Lin Tian fall silent, Gan Yanyu asked.

"Thinking of a piece."

"Now?"

Gan Yanyu’s eyes widened in surprise.

Lin Tian sat down and reached for the notebook beside him.

Which one then...

"...."

Suddenly,

A very bold idea struck the young man’s mind.

He grabbed a pen and started furiously writing music notes in the notebook.

At the same time, his heart was pounding.

This piece was too ruthless...

Cruel indeed, its historical fame was significant, but in contemporary times, it is very niche.

Not understanding it is a major reason.

Not only does it perfectly match the cello as an instrument, but for Gan Yanyu, it is also a piece that could potentially lead her to divine heights or, possibly, into a crazed obsession!

"Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor."

A work of Elgar.

Regarded as the first major cello concerto of the 20th century, it is also the last grand concerto written by the renowned classical musician Elgar at the age of 62.

The backdrop for it is World War I.

Compared to this piece,

"Ode to Love" is considered an easy-to-understand tune, and "No. 40 Symphony" is even a delightful family-friendly music.

There is no other reason, for it is the voice of the cello itself!

The ultimate in sorrow, paired with gentleness.

Others may not be up to the task.

But Gan Yanyu will definitely be able to perfectly interpret this piece.

"....."

The score Lin Tian wrote out is the second movement - Adagio from "Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor."

When he handed the score to Gan Yanyu, the girl was greatly surprised.

"Written... already finished?"

"Mhm."

"Lin Tian, are you always this quick at composing?"

"Mr. Gan is waiting; how can I dare to dawdle?"

Lin Tian even managed to tease Gan Yanyu with some spare time.

"..."

The girl stretched out her hands as if receiving some precious treasure.

However, as Gan Yanyu looked at the score,

and hummed the melody softly —

her pupils began to tremble violently.

A lonely voice.

A gentle voice.

A sorrowful voice.

A melange of voices, intertwining, echoing in her ears alongside gunshots...

Not until Lin Tian took away the score did Gan Yanyu come back to her senses.

"I... I’ll try it now."

"Don’t."

Lin Tian cut off Gan Yanyu, "Don’t rush to play this piece. After you go back, start by getting familiar with the score bit by bit, then gradually learn it."

The deadline for the task is 15 days.

Lin Tian is not in a hurry; he’d rather Gan Yanyu first get her mindset right before starting the recording.

He understands Gan Yanyu all too well; one misstep, and it might lead to obsession.

Like the previous time, spent a whole night exhaustedly recording "No. 40 Symphony," a repetition Lin Tian would prefer to avoid.

If she can overcome this piece, she will surely also conquer her inner demons!

"Mhm."

...

...

Saturday.

At the entrance of Fulai Restaurant.

Gan Yanyu, her hair tied into a high ponytail and dressed in her school uniform, awaited Lin Tian’s arrival.

When she saw Lin Tian, who was actually wearing the suit from the day of the concert, jogging through the crowd...

Gan Yanyu’s eyes immediately widened.

"Why are you dressed so formally?!"

As soon as she saw his face, the girl couldn’t help but speak.

"Ah?"

Lin Tian was somwhat confused,

"Isn’t it a meeting with your parents? I thought the least I could do was to show them respect as your mom and dad."

It’s a pity his effort to part his hair into a mature side style didn’t impress Mr. Gan!

"It’s like a blind date; too awkward..."

"How did you introduce me to your parents?"

"I said you’re my music partner."

"Why does that sound like I should have a visual-kei rock style?"

"Just stop..."

Gan Yanyu lowered her head,

"My parents are already inside, let’s go in."