215. Chapter 215: Win the Game and Say What’s on Your Mind!
“Will be will be,”
Lin Tian looked down.
One of the white high heels on Gan Yan Yu’s feet was indeed stained with a gray smudge.
She had to get on stage pretty soon, she was being too careless.
Slipping in the bathroom while wearing such high heels could have ended up with her falling flat on her behind, which would’ve been lucky as it was.
Thankfully, the purple dress hadn’t been messed up too much, otherwise, Lin Tian wouldn’t know where he could find new attire for Gan Yan Yu.
“…”
“Feel free to lie down here.”
The finalists were given individual rooms with full amenities, including a white sofa that was just the right size to lie on.
Lin Tian helped Gan Yan Yu lie down on the sofa and then sat at one corner.
He picked up one of the girl’s small feet and examined it closely.
“Left foot?”
“Hmm.”
Gan Yan Yu made a soft sound,
“Trouble you again, Lin Tian.”
“There’s no need to mention such things among partners,” Lin Tian replied, holding her foot by the ankle and gently removing the high heel.
A very fragrant, light scent tinged with the faint smell of sweat from the warmth of the concert hall emanated from the shoe.
Did someone spray perfume?
Although the combination of the two scents didn’t make him uncomfortable, it caught him off guard.
Lin Tian knew Gan Yan Yu always sprayed a bit of floral-scented perfume before a competition.
But he hadn’t expected this scent to come from her feet too.
It must be from this.
Lin Tian used two fingers to pinch a thin layer of silk on Gan Yan Yu’s leg.
“Teacher Gan, we need to take this off.”
“Mm, it’s a body warmer.”
Though Gan Yan Yu didn’t know why she felt the need to explain this.
When Lin Tian finished speaking, she sat up, peeled off the stocking from her thigh, revealing her clean ankles.
And she placed the stockings on the table next to her.
“So, I’m starting now.”
“Okay.”
Lin Tian held her small foot in his hands, light as a figurine’s. It was still quite warm even in winter, keeping her foot snug in his palm.
Those “body warmers” are a great invention.
Now Lin Tian felt like buying one for himself to wear under his pants for warmth.
“…”
At that moment,
On the TV screen,
The stage had already begun its performance—now it was time for the guest performances.
Reviewers took turns showcasing their skills to hype up the competition.
There was an atmosphere of excitement.
It made sense since the final couldn’t just be about two players performing.
Everyone enjoyed listening to the master’s performance as well.
On TV, Yao Han was currently performing.
This pianist sat confidently on stage, smiling broadly as he played, and lovely music filled the venue.
From his playing, it was clear this artist was far more skillful than Lin Tian.
No doubt, a seasoned artist.
However, for the moment, Lin Tian didn’t pay any attention to the screen.
“…”
Lin Tian held onto the bottom of Gan Yan Yu’s foot with one hand and grasped part of her upper foot with the other.
He stroked back and forth from her calf to her foot, and after a few almost experimental touches, he found the right spot.
“You need to bear with this,” Lin Tian said.
“Uh-huh.”
Gan Yan Yu took a deep breath and pressed her lips together.
“Crack”
With a firm push—
Gan Yan Yu immediately bit her lip.
“!”
Her cheeks flushed red, but she remained silent.
“Cool, Teacher Gan.”
Lin Tian smiled and praised,
“I can’t handle something so twisted.”
“Wouldn’t crying out attract the lady guards at the entrance?” Gan Yan Yu whispered.
“Guardians at the door” was how she referred to the staff standing ready outside.
“Speak as if we’re doing some illicit activity,” Lin Tian commented.
Then he continued to hold and massage her toes, circling round the ankle.
He gave her a gentle massage, not expecting that his professional massage skills could be useful someday.
“…”
Inside the room,
Silence reigned, only the sounds of the stage coming from the TV could be heard.
Lin Tian handled her foot with a ceremonial solemnity.
Carefully and meticulously massaging the young lady’s feet—
This sensation was magical.
Despite now being in the final round’s resting room of the Parrot Zither Cup,
In a little while, both of them were going to perform on stage—
The atmosphere within seemed cut off from the world around them.
Without the impending competition, without the worries and troubles—
Only the person before them existed.
If time could just stop now, it would be perfect.
“…”
As Gan Yan Yu watched Lin Tian, who was looking down, fully focused on manipulating her foot.
She momentarily drifted into thought.
A seed of uncertainty in her heart finally began to sprout.
“Lin Tian.”
“Hmm? Was it painful?”
Hearing Gan Yan Yu calling, the youth quickly raised his head.
He was stunned.
Gan Yan Yu was looking straight into his eyes, seemingly filled with an indescribable emotion.
“After the competition, there’s something I want to tell you.”
“Same here!” Lin Tian responded instantly.
His gaze was resolute.
Gan Yan Yu was slightly taken aback, but soon smiled,
“Alright~”
Perhaps they both had feelings that they couldn’t express at the moment—
An emotion that formed an invisible wall between them, widening the distance of their hearts like never before.
But for now,
Let’s put that aside first.
Let’s focus on the match!
After the competition, maybe they’d both learn what they truly wanted.
Possibly, there were some misunderstandings and barriers because of various issues.
But
Winning the Parrot Zither Cup,
Would keep them connected no matter what time or place it was!
“…”
“—Now, please welcome the first contestant, Bai Xi!”
As if on cue, they turned towards the large screen.
Bai Xi, dressed in a red dress and with elaborate makeup, walked towards the stage with a captivating grace.
Each step exuded confidence, every smile radiated certainty that displayed the strong presence of a champion.
A radiant smile played on the woman’s face, her mole by her eye incredibly alluring.
She stood in the center of the stage.
Facing the audience, she took out her cello.
Now—
The competition begins!
(The End)
