Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 154 - 126: Star Cup: Gan Yanyu’s Opponents (6K)_3

Chapter 154: Chapter 126: Star Cup: Gan Yanyu’s Opponents (6K)_3

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Probably, there is some of that sentiment involved.

"Grandpa, he was the champion of the professional division of the Dragon Violin Cup."

Gan Yanyu paused for a moment and said softly.

"Ah?"

"With Grandpa’s background, he could have had many more opportunities to participate in the Ker Cup, but for the recognition of Zhonghua’s classical music, he chose the identity of the Dragon Violin Cup professional division champion."

At this point, a touch of tenderness and a smile flickered in Gan Yanyu’s eyes.

As if, she felt proud to have such a grandfather.

"....."

I would be proud too.

I can imagine.

Sixteen years ago, hailed as the number one Zhonghua cellist, Sir Gan in his fifties.

He could have had a rather glorious twilight of his life.

Savoring everyone’s adoration and respect, amidst endless flowers and applause, until retirement...

But, for some kind of obsession with music in his heart, he still went.

Under the incomprehending and questioning gazes of his peers, this elderly gentleman, under everyone’s scrutiny, fought his way through the Yingqin Cup to snatch one champion title after another.

Reaching the Ker Cup as the "number one".

The final outcome, as everyone knows, was...

— A broken spirit, never touching the violin again.

He must have endured much ridicule and disdain from his contemporaries, who couldn’t understand why he needed to compete when he could have lived out his life with a distinguished title, and then, like a coward, left the scene upon losing.

Countless music media used him as a subject for reflection, in big bold headlines.

From the center of everyone’s attention to a shattered reputation.

Was all of that really worth it?

Lin Tian had no way of knowing the inner world of Sir Gan.

Because in Lin Tian’s eyes, Sir Gan would always be the cheerful, kind, coffee-loving grandpa.

But, it seems, Lin Tian could catch a glimpse into the inner world of Gan Yanyu.

The path they are on now.

In fact, is the one Sir Gan never completed.

"..."

Taking a deep breath.

He adjusted his emotions.

Thinking about these things now is useless.

They have just started.

Lin Tian refocused his attention back to his phone.

Planning to finish reading the list of professional division candidates he hadn’t completed.

But Gan Yanyu reached out a hand and pressed down on Lin Tian’s arm.

"The few people you’re looking at are irrelevant."

"They’re irrelevant?"

These names like Yang Weize, Zhu Ya, and so on.

All from professional backgrounds, champions of the last two editions, or winners of some other major competitions.

"Look for someone named Bai Xi."

"Bai Xi?"

Sounds like a name that could be given by someone born after 2000.

A contestant that could get a mention from Teacher Gan Yanyu, Lin Tian immediately took notice.

He quickly found the name on the list.

Bai Xi: 23 years old, graduated from the Qingzhou No. 13 Senior High School.

"High school graduate?"

Lin Tian was puzzled.

"Yes." Gan Yanyu nodded.

Lin Tian continued to read.

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2022 Blue Cup National Cello Competition, bronze medalist.

2022 Qingjiang Province Young Artist Award.

2023 Special invitee soloist for the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.

2023 Zhonghua Youth Musician Association Special Award.

...

Quite the impressive resume.

No, how come they’re not from the Music Academy, yet so formidable?!

It’s always these unknown and remarkable schools that stand out.

"Look at this."

Gan Yanyu pointed to an entry in the resume.

[2022 Yingqin Cup Cello Competition, runner-up]

"2022?"

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Gan Yanyu said quietly, "That year, I participated."

That was the year Gan Yanyu was labeled the "deserter".

Back then, only 16 years old, she participated beyond her age group in the youth division and withdrew in the middle of reaching the top eight, heading for the UK.

The music media was in an uproar at the time; as the youngest contestant in the youth division, everyone was looking forward to her performance, but she was absent at the last moment.

"Bai Xi was 21 that year, competing in the professional division and eventually won the runner-up."

"She’s very good."

"I have a deep impression of her."

Gan Yanyu said.

This is the first time Lin Tian has heard her speak so highly of someone else.

21 years old, competing in the professional division, she too was a monster-level prodigy.

At her age, with such strength, she would have comfortably won in the youth division.

But she chose to compete in the professional division, which meant only one thing.

Her dream was the same as Gan Yanyu’s — the Dragon Violin Cup.

She didn’t care about the other trophies.

This person, she was already the runner-up two years ago.

And in the last two years, she amassed a bunch of achievements.

This year’s Yingqin Cup champion, it seems, is determined to win.

"I didn’t expect to encounter her at the Star Cup... I thought we would face off at the Yingqin Cup."

Gan Yanyu sounded a bit dismayed.

"...You have to pull yourself together!"

Seeing Gan Yanyu’s spirits falter, Lin Tian pressed her shoulders and vigorously shook them.

At 18 years old in the professional division, Gan Yanyu was actually the prodigy in others’ eyes.

And yet here, her confidence dips at the sight of someone slightly more impressive.

Honestly, it was hard to know how to comfort her.

"Today, we’re not going to think about anything else, just go on stage, play well, go home afterward, and have a grand meal! Got it?"

Lin Tian instructed earnestly.

The beauty of a music competition is that,

No matter how strong your opponent is, you each play your own piece.

It’s not like sports competition, boxing, or chess where you confront each other head-to-head.