Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 159 - 128: Now that it’s come to this, let the performance begin

Chapter 159: Chapter 128: Now that it’s come to this, let the performance begin

After a while, the door to the rest lounge was pushed open.

The relaxed Bai Xi returned to the room.

All eyes immediately focused on the girl who had just finished her battle.

Amazement, fear, worship, envy... a mix of emotions intertwined.

Everyone was sneaking glances at her.

But Bai Xi didn’t return to her own seat.

Her gaze swept across the lounge and then she saw Lin Tian and strode towards him.

"Teacher Lin Tian!"

In front of everyone, Bai Xi approached Lin Tian,

"How was it? Did you watch my performance attentively?"

"I did."

"Could I get your comments, Teacher Lin Tian?"

"Very strong."

Lin Tian didn’t beat around the bush and gave his appraisal directly,

"It’s quite rare to see a pop music performance on cello executed to such a level."

"Hahaha, thank you, Teacher Lin Tian!"

Bai Xi covered her mouth, laughing cheerfully,

"So, about the matter I mentioned earlier—could you reconsider?"

Naturally, she was referring to the matter of "playing a solo for Lin Tian."

This guy, does he really want to perform just for me that much?

Lin Tian didn’t understand.

"Not interested."

"Alright then!"

Bai Xi laughed and didn’t say much else.

She looked behind her and finally turned her gaze to Gan Yanyu nearby.

Her eyes carried a profound meaning as she said,

"Good luck, Teacher Gan Yanyu."

Afterwards, Bai Xi turned and left.

"..."

This was almost a direct confrontation.

In the whole rest lounge, full of contestants, she ignored everyone else.

And went straight to greet Gan Yanyu.

It seemed a bit deliberate!

Bai Xi’s actions quickly drew attention from the other contestants:

"Wow, does Teacher Bai Xi only regard Teacher Gan Yanyu as her opponent?"

"There are still Zhu Ya and Yang Weize, their record is no less than Bai Xi’s, and I think Gan Yanyu could only rank fourth at best, she is still too young after all..."

"But why do I feel like Teacher Bai Xi is more concerned about that guy?"

"Yeah, who is that guy?"

"He seems to be Gan Yanyu’s previous piano accompanist, quite handsome, somewhat talented, but very low-profile..."

"....."

Feeling the glances around her.

A gentle voice reached Lin Tian’s ears:

"Lin Tian."

"Hm?"

Lin Tian turned his head to look at Gan Yanyu.

"Bai Xi, she..."

Gan Yanyu paused, seemingly having something unsaid.

Then she continued:

"I might not be able to beat Bai Xi."

"You’re still saying such things..."

"No, I’m serious."

Gan Yanyu looked into Lin Tian’s eyes and said softly,

"Her ’Golden Dance’ is really powerful, it’s totally at the level of the Dragon Violin Cup. I might not even be able to give it my all—"

As Gan Yanyu spoke, she cast her gaze towards the big screen.

At that moment, the screen displayed the audience seating area.

At the back rows, a group of excited university students were looking around; their seats were lined with glow sticks and light signs, just not yet picked up.

Lin Tian knew, Gan Yanyu’s little fans had arrived at the battlefield.

Gao Zhenyang’s assist had ultimately failed.

The organizers hadn’t managed it as expected.

The fan behavior that caused quite a bit of trouble for Gan Yanyu during the preliminaries was bound to replay once it was Gan Yanyu’s turn to go on stage.

Just as Gan Yanyu had said.

Deep within her heart, what she truly feared was not letting down the expectations and affection of these fans.

But rather, in her long, warped music career, Gan Yanyu had long stopped feeling any "affection"...

Every fervent glance made Gan Yanyu subconsciously believe that they were there to watch her mess up.

After all, in all these years, Gan Yanyu had become accustomed to such doubts...

With such pressure and her current lack of confidence, she simply wasn’t up to the task.

"Alright."

Lin Tian stretched out his hand, waved it in front of Gan Yanyu, and drew her gaze back,

"Just treat them like radishes and greens."

"Radishes and greens?"

"Yes, focus your attention where it needs to be!"

Lin Tian said,

"Just go up there, play your piece, come down, and that’s it!"

...

...

"Ladies and gentlemen, honored judges, and dear audience, please get ready to welcome the next distinguished cellist!"

During the host’s announcement—

Gan Yanyu rose from her seat.

Facing the mirror, she bit onto a red hair tie as her two other hands layered her hair and swept it upward.

"The performer about to take the stage is the 18-year-old cellist Gan Yanyu from Qingzhou City. This young performer, with her exquisite technique and emotional interpretations, has already made a name for herself in recent circles..."

Gan Yanyu took off the hair tie and tied her ponytail high.

After checking herself in the mirror, she turned around to face Lin Tian and asked quietly:

"How do I look?"

"If it were a beauty contest, you’d be all set."

"..."

Gan Yanyu modestly lowered her head, her eyes cast down,

"I’m off."

Gan Yanyu pushed open the door of the green room and headed for the stage.

Walking non-stop down the corridor.

Until she pulled back a curtain, and the dazzling lights made it hard for Gan Yanyu to keep her eyes open.

She took a deep breath and stepped out energetically.

"Clap clap clap clap!"

Amid the warm applause, Gan Yanyu walked onto the stage.

...

The moment Gan Yanyu appeared, the audience below the stage began to stir.

"Is that Gan Yanyu? She’s just as beautiful as the rumors say!"

"Her presence is overwhelming; no wonder she’s so popular and has so many fans."

"Elder Gan’s own granddaughter, raised by him. If only she could perform a third as well as Elder Gan..."

The judges in the front row whispered among themselves, nodding to each other.

As for Gan Yanyu’s fame, almost no one in Qingjiang Province hadn’t heard of her.

If her past reputation was because of a grand grandfather,

Then the recent buzz about Gan Yanyu was due to a concert a while ago.

The "Pathétique" Symphony in G minor, a perfect duet of cello and piano—

Nearly all music media in Qingzhou City, including NQ, had given it high praise.

Even promoting her as a strong contender for this year’s Yingqin Cup.

Therefore, there was much anticipation for this contestant’s performance.

...

Yanyu, stay calm... stay calm.

Standing on the stage, facing the glaring lights and the full house of the audience.

Gan Yanyu gently patted her chest, constantly reminding herself in her mind.

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

In such a noisy environment, the sound of her heartbeat was incredibly clear.

Gan Yanyu slowly sat down, placed the cello in front of her, and braced it.

One hand picked up the bow.

She could almost hear her own rapid breathing.

Cello Concerto in E minor

Now that it has come to this, let’s begin—