### Chapter 122: A Gift for Gan Yan Yu
“Such an understanding guy?”
Lin Tian never thought Gao Zhen Yang would be so in tune with romance?
“I gave her a watch before.”
Lin Tian said.
On Gan Yan Yu’s first day back at school, Lin Tian wanted to celebrate her return to normal school life, so on that morning, he went downstairs to the courtyard and gave her the watch right there in person.
Because of this watch, Lin Tian received a bear hug.
Click!
Man, the sensation. Lin Tian could still recall the feeling now.
That soft, cozy body wrapped around him, her head buried deep in his chest, while the subtle aroma of her shampoo mingled with her unique fragrance…
Heavenly scents, as if he were floating on clouds.
Almost made him want to buy the same brand of shampoo from Gan Yan Yu just to relive those cuddling moments.
“Who gives girls watches?” Gao Zhen Yang was quite surprised.
“Of course, something meaningful! You can’t just give her a watch to remind her to stay on time for work and studies, like you’re her boss!”
“So, what should I give her then?”
Thinking about it, according to Gao Zhen Yang’s idea, he should give her something that makes her feel he’s always by her side when she looks at it.
“A life-size pillow? No way!”
Lin Tian imagined Gan Yan Yu carrying the pillow on stage.
Renowned cellist Miss Gan Yan Yu gracefully walking onto stage holding a pillow with Lin Tian’s face on it, placing it beside her during the performance.
Pretty stimulating scenario.
If Gan Yan Yu were to gift him that, he’d definitely be okay with it.
“Are you serious?” Gao Zhen Yang looked at Lin Tian incredulously.
Could present-day high schoolers really get away with such grand gestures?
Or maybe geniuses have minds full of quirky ideas.
“Nope.”
“These gifts are too futuristic.”
Sweating, Gao Zhen Yang wiped his brow,
“Think outside the box. Something small enough to carry. If possible, personalized, handmade, or self-made.”
“Customize a cello?” Lin Tian asked.
“Too late to change your set before the competition, right?”
“How about a dress?”
“Sure, if you’re confident in your taste, but consider if the girl likes it.”
“What about a ring?”
“Why do you keep pushing it!?”
“…”
In such a large piano classroom,
A university professor and a budding music prodigy sat next to each other,
Discussing how to choose a gift for a girlfriend with all seriousness.
Scratching their chins, forehead-palm, frowning, nodding…
Passing students, seeing them engaged in this conversation, thought they were discussing some intense academic talk about classical music.
“In short,” Gao Zhen Yang said, “Teacher Lin Tian, since you’re preparing for the exams already, perhaps we should focus more on this gift.”
Gotcha.
Leaving the music institute, walking down the street, Lin Tian contemplated his friend’s suggestions.
Closer to the competition, there’s little help he can offer Gan Yan Yu besides rehearsals, compliments, boosting emotions, and morale.
Relying on a thoughtful gift might make more sense.
So, he decided to bounce ideas off his friends.
He messaged Xu Yong,
Not having been to school in a while, he wondered how his buddy was doing.
In describing the goal—using a thoughtful gift to boost confidence, evoking a ‘thinking of you’ effect—
—
Xu Yong suggested:
“In the audience, use a remote control for her to play while she appears to struggle. The audience will wonder why!”
“That’d certainly work!”
“…”
Lin Tian blocked Xu Yong’s number.
For a few days, he wouldn’t have to deal with that nonsense anymore.
Standing before Xu Yong, his earlier idea seemed innocent in comparison.
Darn!
What was worse was that Lin Tian almost believed Xu Yong meant it!
Furthermore, he anticipated Xu Yong’s next suggestion:
Soon, he’d be getting a custom mold for himself.
“What’s left?” He pondered.
This was a job for women!
—
Su Ran replied in voice note,
“Oh, getting all romantic are we? Playing the drama game?”
“Actually, Yan Yu feels more confident playing only when I’m there.”
It’s less a token of love and more of a power-up for her.
Besides, there’s another efficient option.
Ask Gan Yan Yu for a loan.
A hefty loan amount with a special repayment scheme based on her competition success.
Just glance at the receipt during the match and… instant confidence!
“If not there, her confidence fades—that shows you matter!”
“People differ.”
“Alright alright, whatever.”
Thinking for a moment, Su Ran continued,
“But what girls truly care about is the sentiment.”
“Forget the sentiment!”
—
Later that night,
As Lin Tian walked home, he summoned Gan Yan Yu.
“What’s up? So mysterious.”
Gan Yan Yu sat down, curiously peering at Lin Tian,
“I haven’t finished my practice yet.”
“Hush.”
Silencing her, he reached out, lifting her hair to unveil—
A silver pendant with the word ‘Rainy Day’.
“For you.”
Lin Tian said sternly, “On the competition day, remember to wear it.”
“What’s this?”
Gan Yan Yu eyes widened. Touching the pendant, mouth agape,
“Presented specially for you.”
“It’s special.”
“To think of this?”
“Actually, I’ve been pondering what to give you, considering smell, feel, thought…”
“It doesn’t matter.”
Gan Yan Yu whispered, “As long as it’s from you… it works.”
(The End)
