Chapter 153: Perfect Harmony
“Teacher Gan.”
Lin Tian gave a serious face.
“Huh?”
“Are you trying to make me go all dreamy with that line?”
“What are you thinking about?”
Gan Yan Yu opened her innocent big eyes.
“.”
How mean.
Saying something so cute… don’t you fear I might not be able to hold back and do something beyond the line?
Just now, Lin Tian admitted, he was indeed a bit carried away.
He almost let his guard down and got tricked into playing his best move.
But since Gan Yan Yu said it like that, Lin Tian didn’t have the heart to press further.
He could only hint, “If you’re going to make someone leave, at least do it nicely, wouldn’t you want them dead with how hard you’re pushing them?”
The duet with Gan Yan Yu is like an enticing luxury cruise ship.
Everyone watching is envious, wanting to join in, believing they can sail the seas together with Gan Yan Yu, enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.
But once on board, they realize—this is no fun ship, this is a pirate ship!
Anybody wanting a peek at Teacher Gan’s musical talents ends up torn by the young woman’s intricate mind.
Lin Tian felt both exasperated and amused.
Oh well, he was hoping for a violin trio in the first place.
Since Teacher Gan’s attention is only on me, there’s nothing I can do about it!
“No need to talk, let’s play ‘Por Una Cabeza.'”
“Okay.”
Gan Yan Yu nodded and picked up her bow.
She started the cello—
The melodious tones and elegant rhythm filled the street again.
“Eh? Never heard this piece before?”
A young guy in the crowd asked surprisedly,
“The last few songs were all by Moonlight and Cat. What changed?”
Unlike most who came for the buzz, he’s a d*e-hard fan of Moonlight and Cat, following their tracks closely. He’d heard almost every track by Moonlight.
But this one—he couldn’t remember.
His buddy, always glued to social media, a standard guinea pig of the data era, had also heard it somewhere else but still couldn’t place it,
“Just heard it, whose song is this?”
“Who cares if it’s new? Doesn’t it sound interesting?” joked a passerby to the duo.
“.”
Indeed.
Its ups and downs have a hip yet sophisticated vibe, like hanging out in a luxurious shopping mall, surrounded by happy and relaxed vibes.
As Lin Tian hit the piano keys, the music surged—
They reached the peak!
Cheerful melody circled around the bookstore.
Instantly, it lit up the audience’s mood!
“Great stuff!”
This made the young guy reminisce about the “The Can-Can,” clip from Moonlight and Cat. That scene where they played jokes on each other, sweetly. It was pure fun just watching, stirring emotions.
Are these two performers under masks smiling similarly now?
“.”
Gan Yan Yu closed her eyes, unable to contain her elation.
Good.
Really good music.
Now, she realized—
I can experience such feelings too.
If it was just some simple street performance, Gan Yan Yu might not feel the full flavor.
However, when the violinist showed up, it boosted the girl’s spirits.
See—
You can’t keep up with my and Lin Tian’s rhythm.
In this world, only my partner can share this tune with me.
Those who can’t follow our dance steps don’t deserve the party.
A little smile played on the young woman’s face.
Though sheepish at Lin Tian’s questioning, she was thrilled with her playful trick.
Is this romance?
Gan Yan Yu wasn’t sure.
But amidst the tango music, she found exactly what she wanted.
This emotion brought the music into Gan Yan Yu’s world!
For a while,
The melody rose,
A gentle breeze ruffled through the camellia tree leaves, scattering a few petals onto the bookstore’s entrance.
With the soft wind, Lin Tian’s piano peaked.
Onlookers couldn’t help but smile.
Joy spread to everyone.
The young man’s eyes glimmered with delight.
Are they a couple?
If so, what a lovely feeling!
It seems like losing the violinist wasn’t so bad after all.
Initially, there was regret about the trio being more impressive.
Now, seeing them…
There’s something oddly perfect about just the two of them!
It’s impossible to fit a third in between them.
“.”
Right!
This is Teacher Gan’s true strength!
During the cello performance, Lin Tian recalled the dark chapter when almost led astray by Gan Yan Yu during “Symphony No. 6 in G Minor.”
This time, however, Gan Yan Yu took him not to Mozart’s fragmented psyche but to a graceful ball, a dreamy yet beautiful stage where they could freely dance.
In a flash,
He felt himself—
literally dancing.
Hand in hand with Gan Yan Yu.
So happy.
An indescribable sensation, too wild to put words to.
Could this be what Gan Yan Yu sees whenever she plays music?
“.”
Music ended.
Passersby applauded and cheered. Some took pictures, others roared, “Great!”
“I did it, Lin Tian.”
Gan Yan Yu looked at the audience’s reaction, a joyful look on her face.
She truly captured the essence of “Por Una Cabeza.”
Though the passionate tango felt slightly off, it evolved into something even more delightful.
“Lin Tian?”
Not sensing a response, Gan Yan Yu turned.
She saw Lin Tian, sitting, looking dazed.
Seems like he’s deep in thought.
“Lin Tian?”
“Oh.”
Standing up,
“The performance’s over.”
“Alright.”
Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu went to the bookstore entrance.
Facing the cheering crowd, they bowed as if at the finale of a show.
“.”
Then, they gathered the things and headed back.
“What were you thinking about earlier?”
As she packed the cello, Gan Yan Yu asked.
“Not much.”
Tucking away the video, Lin Tian stuffed the phone and stand back into the bag.
But his thoughts lingered on the moment he played sync with Gan Yan Yu.
For that instant, he genuinely felt connected, instead of just mimicking her style.
Though Lin Tian knew it was dangerous to perform with her, he couldn’t shake off the vivid memory.
The feeling at the dance hall was—
Terrifyingly real.
(End of Chapter)
