204. Improvisation! (4K)
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“Hello~”
Lin Tian held his phone right in front of him, greeting the viewers.
The long interview segment was finally over, and now the livestream was completely handed over to Lin Tian.
His big face loomed on the screens of the netizens’ phones.
It seemed rather intimate.
[d*mn, Moonlight Brother just flashed me with that cute mug of his!]
[Feels like a boyfriend view…]
[Get closer, let’s feel it…]
This face-to-face interaction clearly turned the viewers more excited.
For Lin Tian,
The upcoming livestream task was straightforward:
Basically, chat with the comments, interact with the co-host, and keep the room bustling with activity.
But Lin Tian had an extra task on top of the previous “Sweetness” meter:
He needed to [Fulfill three viewer’s wishes (0/3)] and [Have one heartwarming moment with his partner].
So, to make good use of time,
Lin Tian jumped straight to it:
“First stream, have no idea what you guys want to see?”
As soon as he said that, the floodgates opened:
[Want to see Moonlight Brother’s six pack!]
[More catwoman thigh reveal, remove that blanket already!]
[Can we switch the camera to Cat, wanna see Teacher Cat’s qipao!]
[Just kiss! Kiss and I’ll buy a rocket ship!]
[Ah…]
Lin Tian felt dizzy with all these requests.
None of them were things you could broadcast!
Gan Yan Yu, standing next to him, was also curiously examining the comments.
To her, this sort of livestream experience was incredibly new and foreign.
She pointed at one comment, asking Lin Tian,
“What do they mean by ‘let’s play a game here’?”
“Dononotdothats,” Lin Tian cut her off.
Turning back to the audience, he said seriously,
“I’m just friends with Teacher Cat, so keep it clean, don’t force me to get nasty.”
While it seemed fun and chaotic,
They still needed to maintain a sense of propriety during such an important livestream.
Damage control later could be a real headache!
[.]
After a few dramatic changes to his expression,
The room suddenly became very serious.
Seeing Moonlight with such a solemn look was a first for everyone.
Those who had made lewd comments quickly apologized.
Sure, there were still jokes being made, but nothing risqué this time.
“.”
Once the mood was set,
Lin Tian repeated,
“So what would you guys like to see?”
Immediately, the comments flooded in again.
Lin Tian noticed one request that many others echoed:
[Can someone play The Canon in D on the spot?]
Almost instantly, the system chimed in with confirmation:
[System: Drawn wish – Perform Canon in D on the spot.]
On the spot, huh?
Lin Tian was taken aback. There was indeed a piano in the room, prepared by his company for any such eventuality.
Gan Yan Yu brought her cello along, anticipating something similar.
Singers performing unrehearsed on stage wasn’t unheard of, but for musicians, it was pretty unusual.
“Sure, let’s give it a shot,” Lin Tian stood up immediately.
“Motherearth,” he called.
Without delay, the young woman withdrew her bow from the cello case,
That was fast!
The viewers in the room got hyped.
[Wow, live version!]
[Great! Love Canon! This has got to be Moonlight’s best track!]
[Funny, never seen them perform together in real life!]
“.”
Lin Tian adjusted the phone to sit next to the piano, while Gan Yan Yu took her place.
Side by side,
No idle talk—just music.
This song was extremely familiar.
Lin Tian played directly.
[…]
Soft and passionate melody filled the room.
With the addition of the cello, the beautiful melody of Canon began;
[Holy cow, professional level! Quick transition state!]
[I’ve heard they won a semi-final with this piece! We’re getting treated like we saw the real deal now!]
Previously, they were chatting with the viewers.
Now, with their instruments in hand, they delivered a stunning performance.
The stark contrast between their quick shifts from light banter to serious playing moved everyone.
Canon emphasized harmony.
Their harmony displayed their perfect understanding and chemistry.
Viewers watched as Lin Tians’ variations prompted Gan Yan Yu’s responses.
Her glances communicated the emotion of segments.
Piano and cello achieved an extreme harmony.
Even though they’ve played this countless times online,
Seeing it live was mind-blowing.
[This is how much practice it must take to be so in sync.]
[Suddenly envious of their relationship… This silent understanding must be enviable.]
[Though I always tease about their pairing, truly, isn’t the relationship itself what matters most?]
The beauty of the music touched everyone, especially the literary crowd.
Now, they understood why Moonlight Brother was upset with the crude comments.
Such pure partnership was tainted by s*xual jokes, ruining the moment.
[…]
[Wish #1 of 3 fulfilled]
The performance ended, boosting the room’s activity to new heights.
[Brilliant! Cat’s qipao while performing is adorable!]
[Moonlight playing the piano in traditional Chinese garb is dashing!]
[Seriously, no matter how many times, Cannon is just great! Moonlight is a god!]
[Better yet, I’m amazed by their coordination. Even if I don’t understand music much, it feels like they’re one with each other.]
“.”
When the music started, everything crude and lewd vanished.
With Moonlight Brother in the spotlight, the room elevated.
Discussing gossips now would seem shallow.
Confidently,
Fans, you’re the followers of genius musicians Moonlight and Cat!
Show some grace.
[I know it’s a bit out there…Moonlight’s creativity is legendary, can he spontaneously create music?]
Then,
Someone casually suggested it.
Instantly sparked the excitement.
[Yes! Spontaneous creation!!!]
[Can you? Can you?!]
[Please! Really want to watch!]
Knowing someone can “do it seven times in one night” is impressive,
but seeing it in person is life-changing.
Spontaneously creating music—touching fanatics deeply.
“.”
With so many agreeing, Lin Tian couldn’t ignore it.
“Spontaneous creation?”
Lin Tian rubbed his chin, a tad hesitant.
Creating live in front of 300k viewers—wild.
[Don’t listen to them, Moth, that’s not necessary!]
[A waste of time… better come up with a fresh piece instead.]
Some rational fans argued.
Not every creative musician excels in improv.
Improvised pieces often lack quality.
Many singers on shows claim to do it spontaenously but had prep notes or songs ready.
This isn’t TV, it’s live streaming!
Moth, don’t risk it!
However, after pondering,
Lin Tian nodded.
“Okay.”
This wish was registered in the system.
There was no backing down now.
The announcement sent the room into frenzy.
Some were ecstatic, others shocked,
“.”
“How about…”
Lin Tian proposed,
“You guys send in words, I’ll pick one and Cat plays a derivative of it, then I improvise.”
Me?
Gan Yan Yu looked confused.
“You. The audience provides a topic, and people might think I’m just helping,” she objected.
But the process looked like:
The audience sends a random topic far removed from what Lin Tian wants; Gan Yan Yu modifies it, making it suitable.
Seemed logical as partners, but…
“That seems unnecessary, misinterpretes us,” Gan Yan Yu insisted.
“Not an option. You add to the topic,” Lin Tian stated cryptically.
Before Gan Yan Yu processed his meaning,
Lin Tian was already counting down.
“Screen capture in 3-2-1!”
Using his phone, Lin Tian captured the message.
“Thank you, user, you wrote—‘sea’.”
“Seems interesting.”
Lin Tian smiled appreciatively, thankful the commenter didn’t choose an odd word.
Then, “Teacher Gan, go ahead.”
“Okay.”
Gan Yan Yu sat down, lost in thought.
Viewers added their input:
[Swimming] [Beach] [Seafood] [Island] [Battle Royale].
“I spent time near the coast when I was young… For me, the best memory may have been the summers with my grandpa, gathering shells during my early childhood,”
She spoke fondly, her face lighting up.
“So, I’ll add ‘summer’ after ‘sea,’” she decided.
“Good,” Lin Tian approved.
Then, placing his fingers on the keyboard,
He began contemplating:
Sea, summer, childhood, grandfather.
What kind of tune?
How hard it was thinking!
Lin Tian held himself back from playing.
Instead, he struck the keys idly, like many composers do.
Lin Tian slowly pieced together a melody from his recollections—
When he finished, the room held its breath—
[The piece was none other than the classic “Summer”, originally scored for the movie “Kikujirō’s Summer”.]
(End of Chapter)
