Chapter 46: Fine, Miss Yanyu
“Ah, this might not be such a good idea.”
Gan Yanyu said hesitantly.
“Why not?”
Lin Tian remembered that Old Master Wan Qi had also called her like this before.
He thought it sounded quite warm and was easy to say.
“It’s only used by elders for me.”
Fine.
If Gan Yanyu didn’t like it, then Lin Tian wouldn’t force her.
“Should I call you Xiao Gan?”
“Not very catchy.”
“Yuanzi-senpai?”
“I’m younger than you though.”
“Gan Yu?”
“Who’s that?”
“Lao Yu?”
“What’s that mean?”
“In our place, if someone is close to us, we usually add ‘Lao’ to their name to show familiarity,” Lin Tian explained seriously.
“Then should I call you ‘Lao Tian ‘?” Gan Yanyu tilted her head.
“Maybe not.”
Lin Tian hadn’t paid tribute to the legendary wrestler and wasn’t worthy of “Lao” yet.
With no other options in mind, he couldn’t think of what else to call her.
“Well… calling you ‘Yanyu’ isn’t so bad either,” Gan Yanyu whispered while playing with her hair cautiously.
“Fine, Yanyu.” Lin Tian immediately agreed.
“Hold on!”
To his surprise, after hearing him call her name, the young woman reddened instantly, regretting it.
“In normal times, just call me Gan Yanyu or Teacher Gan!”
Actually, many of her elders and old friends called her that.
But somehow, the name coming from Lin Tian’s mouth made her feel awkward.
Not because she disliked it, but it felt strange.
“So when am I allowed to call you ‘Yanyu’?” Lin Tian asked.
“During the creation process.” Gan Yanyu said softly.
“Fine, Yanyu.”
“I already told you to call me ‘Yanyu’ during the creation!”
Gan Yanyu turned away.
“No problem, Yanyu.”
Gan Yanyu covered her face as if she were a little scared rabbit, shrinking her head.
Lin Tian laughed heartily.
See?
I told you she was as fun as AI.
But before he could revel in it much longer, Gan Yanyu opened a small gap in her hands covering her face.
Beautiful eyes locking onto him,
“So, what should I call you?”
“Just ‘Lin Tian’ will do.”
Lin Tian always found his own name somewhat uninteresting—simple and direct, easy to call, nothing too extravagant.
“Tian.”
Gan Yanyu suddenly murmured softly.
Her voice wasn’t loud, but there was a hint of warmth clearly audible by Lin Tian.
Lin Tian’s eyes widened instantly; his whole demeanor changed.
“Would it be weird?” Gan Yanyu asked.
Lin Tian shook his head.
With her hands behind her back, her petite face alternated between deep thought and sudden realization. As if reminiscing about something, she suddenly leaned towards Lin Tian:
“Tian?”
The girl hesitated and then held up her hand,
“Hold on!”
Lin Tian waved his hand frantically, “Just call me Lin Tian!”
That hit hard!
Lin Tian admitted that hearing his name from Gan Yanyu’s mouth had an inexplicable thrill.
But if it happened repeatedly, he felt a bit overwhelmed.
Always, subconsciously, he imagined it like a little wife cuddling his arm.
Indeed, this formality was too early!
“Alright.”
Seeing Lin Tian resist, Gan Yanyu stopped, lips pressed together.
However, after their honest exchange, both felt relieved now.
Indeed, as partners, it’s better to talk things out.
Lin Tian took the opportunity to ask casually,
“Since we’re partners, does staying late for a drink count as crossing a line?”
“I really want to, but it’s too late. Maybe another day.”
“Sure.”
They’d already talked for over half an hour. Now, any longer would seem inappropriate.
Anyway, he’d achieved his purpose of chatting with Gan Yanyu. Whether to stay or leave didn’t matter anymore.
“How about tomorrow evening?”
It seemed like a vague suggestion, so Gan Yanyu set a specific time,
“After all, I’m cooking for you tomorrow, so let’s just get a little drink too.”
“Works for me.”
“Okay, then I’ll go.”
“Bye.”
“Byee—”
Gan Yanyu turned and grabbed the door handle.
Without looking back, she stepped out cautiously after ensuring she wouldn’t be cornered again.
As the first rays of sunlight streamed into Lin Tian’s room, spilling onto the sheets of the bed.
“Brrring!”
“Brrring!”
A series of vibrations shook him awake like a pair of grasping hands.
Blurred, Lin Tian reached for his phone, half-expecting a call. Instead, he saw endless TikTok notifications pouring in.
He tapped in.
Bam!
Riveted, Lin Tian stared at his phone.
The Can-Can dance music…
Was it a hit?!
410K likes, 6.24 million views.
Endlessly scrolling comments flew past.
[I don’t know how many times I’ve listened!]
[OMG, this is too addictive!]
[I’ve never liked a pure instrumental this much!]
[Aren’t they supposed to be high school students? How can they look so cool?!]
[Hahaha, this is so fun! Looks like they’re having a blast!]
[Friend, even the dust always trails behind! @Someone]
[The name “Can-Can” is hilarious too, truly unique!]
[this is original music, oh my god, what kind of god is the creator?]
[Man, they look really fun! The first time feeling such joy from music!]
[Ah, I wish I knew a musical instrument… I want to try!]
Lin Tian opened the inbox, finding it bursting with messages.
Among them, the account named [Unive Official] garnered his attention.
[Hello, we’re a music company. Would you consider selling your song’s rights for 200k? Let’s chat.]
(End of Chapter)
