Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 129 - 112 Searching for Confidence for Gan Yanyu!

Chapter 129: Chapter 112 Searching for Confidence for Gan Yanyu!

Hearing this, Gan Yanyu looked somewhat dazed.

"What does ’bursting coins’ mean?"

"Have you ever played Super Mario? The character bumps into a passing block, and money comes out."

"Whose head am I supposed to use to bump?"

"It’s a metaphor."

Lin Tian said seriously,

"In any case, since they are your parents, they have the obligation to provide for you until you finish college."

"I don’t need..."

"It’s one thing that you don’t want, how much they give is another."

In fact, although Gan Yanyu never mentioned it.

But Lin Tian could roughly feel from the fragmentary information he had before.

Gan Yanyu’s family... might not just be rich.

Let’s not even talk about her parents doing business overseas.

Gan Yanyu’s grandpa was once a national-level cellist... that was a cellist from the last century.

In an era when people generally might not even have enough food or clothing, what kind of family would have access to cello education from a young age?

However, that’s not all.

With her parents not around, her grandpa raised Gan Yanyu alone.

On the surface, it seems like a story of a lonely old man and a left-behind child depending on each other...

However, the reality is, an old man who retired after traveling the world and opened a cafe to experience life, taking care of his well-protected naive daughter, and having some connections in the local Music Association and upper-class circles.

While Lin Tian was still messing around in a tea restaurant, figuring out how to pay back two months of overdue rent.

Gan Yanyu, also a high school student, had already been sent to the UK to bravely explore the world.

Thinking about this.

How could Gan Yanyu’s family background be simple!

Eight hundred a month, indeed, it’s a bit of a bully.

Gan Yanyu is too kind to burst the coin herself.

But, in Lin Tian’s eyes.

Since Gan Yanyu’s parents owe her, they should make a contribution.

Eight hundred a month, for a girl living alone... Are you kidding?

"This..."

Gan Yanyu’s expression seemed a bit troubled.

Actually, it’s not that Gan Yanyu hasn’t forgiven her parents in her heart and is reluctant to bow down.

There is still anger in Gan Yanyu’s heart.

But, that’s not the main reason.

She is simply... unable to break the ice.

After all, her parents are the most familiar strangers to her.

"It’s just right, our recording equipment should have been replaced long ago; we are still using the one SYC lent us."

"Also, I plan to buy a phonograph and put it in the cafe, which can be used for personal listening or as a backdrop when recording videos."

Lin Tian carefully outlined these considerations, seemingly to strengthen Gan Yanyu’s resolve.

In fact, although they have achieved basic living standards, there are still many places where money is essentially needed.

"Go ahead and ask," Lin Tian encouraged.

"But..."

"It’s the right thing."

"...."

Gan Yanyu was silent for a while.

Although there was still a trace of discomfort in her heart, since Lin Tian said so...

Should she ask...?

"Alright."

Gan Yanyu agreed.

In fact, it’s just a visit from her parents, nothing to be nervous about.

Gan Yanyu now has her own music career, everything is on track; it’s not their place to nitpick.

And Gan Yanyu feels at a loss about this visit from her parents.

Merely because...

Her recent state hasn’t been very good.

"The Star Cup is in two and a half weeks; how is your practice going?"

Lin Tian seemed to sense something and switched the topic.

The two had been partners for so long.

This is still the first time, Gan Yanyu has practiced for a period without Lin Tian’s involvement.

Lin Tian’s worry grew.

After all, he was aware of how bad Gan Yanyu’s situation could be.

"It’s a bit difficult."

Gan Yanyu said,

"I haven’t decided which piece to play... and without you by my side, I’m a bit scared, I might not be able to do it..."

"Take it easy, take your time."

Lin Tian felt very reassured that Gan Yanyu could be very frank with him about these things.

Actually, what I fear most is Gan Yanyu becoming an introverted orphan, not speaking, not talking, burying everything in her heart, and not knowing if any problem arises.

Being able to speak out means the problem isn’t too big.

"What piece are you preparing to perform for the competition? Let me take a look."

Since there’s still some time left before we’re full, Lin Tian said.

"Okay!"

Hearing this, Gan Yanyu quickly showed a pleased expression on her face.

Although the two hadn’t trained together during this time, in these few days, she came to Lin Tian’s house for meals every day, and even if it was only for half an hour, she would bring her cello.

Just like that, she carried it for several days.

This was all for the moment Lin Tian uttered these words.

"Play it here."

"Okay."

Gan Yanyu quickly took out her cello and sat on the couch where dreams begin.

Having not performed at Lin Tian’s house for a long time, the girl was somewhat nervous.

After tuning, Gan Yanyu picked up the bow,

and stroked the strings—

"..."

The soothing, gentle music echoed throughout the room.

Gan Yanyu was playing "Ode to Love."

As the first piece Lin Tian wrote for Gan Yanyu, this one was also a piece that Lin Tian was particularly fond of.

But...

Gan Yanyu played intently.

She closed her eyes, her brows slightly furrowed.

Lin Tian watched.

Somehow... it felt like,

she was struggling a bit?

This feeling quickly reflected in the piece.

It was particularly obvious to the ear.

"...."

After finishing the performance, Gan Yanyu put down the bow.

Before Lin Tian could speak.

The girl’s own corners of her mouth revealed a hint of bitterness,

"Not good... right?"

"Yeah....."

Lin Tian nodded, "The tempo was too fast."

A bit too nervous.

If Gan Yanyu’s usual state during video recording is measured as 100.

This performance was only 60% of her usual video recording state.

While one can’t expect to perform better than the best state in training during a competition,

at least, it should be closer to 90%, to have a chance of winning against other competitors.

"I might have gotten too used to having you by my side, Lin Tian, and suddenly returning to being alone, it feels a bit uncomfortable..."

Gan Yanyu explained softly.

"The real issue is still the same—Mr. Gan, you lack confidence."

This was something Lin Tian had noticed during their last performance.

As long as Mr. Gan finds confidence and no longer fears the stage, the chances of her issues arising will greatly reduce.

But confidence... is easy to speak about.

Who doesn’t understand the principle?

But it definitely cannot exist just because you say it exists.

Not to mention, in real life, there are always scum spreading "ordinary yet confident" kind of rhetoric, subjecting everyone to massive manipulation and stigmatization, and after crushing you, they receive a bunch of endorsements and deals...

Steamed bun, aren’t you going to support?

The last performance was attended together with Lin Tian.

After that, Gan Yanyu became an overnight sensation in Qingzhou music circles.

For the next event, participating in the Star Cup, all media attention will definitely be more on Gan Yanyu.

The pressure of this... needless to say.

"Mr. Gan, why did you choose ’Ode to Love’?"

Lin Tian suddenly asked.

"Ah..."

Gan Yanyu thought for a while, "I really like it."

"You like it..."

Lin Tian pondered.

But, Lin Tian really felt.

Gan Yanyu might not be suited for this romantic style of piece.

At least their duets have never satisfied them.

"Have you considered... changing the piece?" Lin Tian said, "I’ll write a new one for you."