### Chapter 63: The Radio of Gan Yan Yu (4k)
“.”
Looking at Gan Yan Yu, bowing her head and hugging herself tightly.
Lin Tian felt somewhat helpless.
Saying such things is too much like cheating.
Facing such a helpless Gan Yan Yu, how could Lin Tian bear to scold her further?
After a long pause, he slowly reached out his hand to gently push away the strands of hair covering her cheeks.
Looking at the blushing and weak girl,
he patiently asked,
“So, where do you want to go now? Hospital? Or home?”
“Home.”
Gan Yan Yu muttered.
Then, she grabbed Lin Tian’s sleeve and softly said,
“I’ll just take some medicine and rest.”
“Okay.”
Lin Tian didn’t insist anymore.
He waved down a taxi by the roadside, and they got in.
Throughout the ride, Gan Yan Yu lay on the back seat, seeming a bit incoherent.
With her last bit of strength,
she never let go of Lin Tian’s sleeve.
During this time, Lin Tian looked online about the symptoms of severe asthma attacks.
Among them, extreme fatigue and chest tightness were the most serious.
Lin Tian guessed that
this was likely due to more than just the exertion from prolonged playing.
Tension, excited emotions, all could exacerbate the situation.
It was indeed quite reckless of them to play so much earlier in the classroom.
Even if it wasn’t just exhaustion, the atmosphere and excitement definitely made things worse.
Both Gan Yan Yu and Lin Tian’s own emotions were sky-high after the performance, and he ended up breathing heavily afterward.
But,
if she couldn’t even handle this level of stress,
what would happen during a live performance in front of thousands of people with even more pressure?
Now is not the time to worry about that.
Lin Tian immediately searched online about asthma relief methods because asking her in her current state wouldn’t be realistic.
Soon enough, he found some:
Physically, sit still, drink water, deep breaths, regulate your breathing frequency.
Mentally, stay calm, relax.
Gan Yan Yu had been sick for many years, and Lin Tian, being an outsider, clearly didn’t need to teach her anything.
So, Lin Tian focused on helping her in other ways.
The car soon arrived at their destination.
When getting out, Lin Tian noticed that Gan Yan Yu was having trouble standing.
She stumbled a little on her leg but managed to steady herself.
“Give me the cello.”
Lin Tian said, disregarding whether Gan Yan Yu agreed.
He simply took the cello from her back; the same one Gan Yan Yu used the night she almost…
Today, he finally held onto it.
“.”
Gripping the cello over his shoulder, Lin Tian walked into the neighborhood, deciding to first buy some water for Gan Yan Yu from the nearby convenience store.
Just as he was about to turn around,
Gan Yan Yu suddenly reached out, grabbing his clothes.
She held her chest with one hand and lifted her head, carefully looking into Lin Tian’s eyes.
Her voice slightly pleaded:
“Lin Tian, can you stay and come home with me?”
This silly girl.
Did she think he would just leave her behind?
Lin Tian only intended to buy some water for her.
Originally, his plan was to take her straight home.
Should he go to Gan Yan Yu’s house?
Yes, her asthma medicine should be there, and it would be best to return home at least once.
Thinking this through,
“Alright, I won’t leave.”
Lin Tian tried to reassure her with a gentle tone,
“Just stand here, okay? I’ll be right back with some water for you.”
“Good.”
Gan Yan Yu nodded obediently.
“.”
Two minutes later, Lin Tian returned carrying two bottles of mineral water.
“Let’s go.”
Gan Yan Yu’s home was in the same building as Lin Tian’s apartment, while her grandpa’s coffee shop was downstairs.
Up until now, Gan Yan Yu always came to Lin Tian’s place, and he had never visited hers until now.
At the base of the stairs, Lin Tian worriedly looked back at Gan Yan Yu,
“Can you climb the stairs?”
“Yes.”
Gan Yan Yu replied, as if to convince Lin Tian she could do it.
She clutched the handrail and started up the stairs.
After just two steps, she bent forward, taking deep breaths.
“Never mind!”
Lin Tian was really worried about Gan Yan Yu.
This girl truly has no clue about her own body!
He moved closer, giving her the bottles of water he carried.
Confused, Gan Yan Yu looked at him.
“Hold these,” Lin Tian instructed.
Gan Yan Yu used both hands to grab the water bottles.
In the next second, her body suddenly lightened.
Suddenly—
Her vision raised as Lin Tian picked her up with a princess carry.
“!”
Gan Yan Yu’s eyes widened—Lin Tian supported her neck with one arm, her thighs with the other, holding her securely.
The girl, still clutching the water bottles, floated in the air, stunned.
“Which floor?”
“Sixth floor.”
“The sixth floor?! You wanted to walk yourself up?!”
Lin Tian had another reason to give her a stern talking-to.
But today, he forgave her.
Lin Tian headed upstairs,
step by step, each movement steadying his girl.
“L-Lin Tian, you…you’ve got some serious muscles.”
Gan Yan Yu whispered.
“Don’t worry, I’ve got even more power. Don’t feel any pain, okay.”
“What?”
“Think my 185 cm, 80 kg abs are just for show?”
Lin Tian grinned.
He wanted to make her laugh, loosen herself.
Indeed, jokes can be true too.
As they climbed,
a new realization dawned on Gan Yan Yu.
Never before had she been this close to Lin Tian—his deep eyes, high nose bridge.
Back when she first met him,
she never paid attention.
Lin Tian seemed… rather handsome?
Her aesthetic sense was vague—most people define beauty based on TV and movies as they weren’t exposed to many beautiful people.
But then again, Gan Yan Yu was never one for TV or the internet.
Now, gazing at him, she couldn’t determine if he was “good looking” compared to age peers.
Yet, there was something about him that made her very pleasant.
It was like hearing a fantastic piece of classical music; you don’t need anyone to tell you it’s good—it just makes you feel better.
As Gan Yan Yu regained clarity,
she realized the warmth of being held by Lin Tian, making her cheeks flush.
It was kinda awkward.
She felt like a girlfriend.
And this thought made Gan Yan Yu uneasy.
“Is something wrong?”
Lin Tian noticed her tensed up a bit.
Was she uncomfortable?
“W-We might have…crossed a line.”
But Gan Yan Yu faltered.
This was definitely due to lack of composure.
Seeing Lin Tian calm, it was just her thoughts overthinking things.
Lin Tian was so kind; she shouldn’t overthink his intentions.
It was normal for teammates to look after each other.
Gan Yan Yu reassured herself.
Lin Tian, of course, wasn’t aware of her inner turmoil.
At this moment, his mind was consumed by a single thought.
“This is what big dolls feel like?”
166 pounds felt pretty unique.
Lin Tian wasn’t kidding.
He used to work out, so his strength was quite remarkable.
Now, it came in handy.
It was just like handling a big doll.
A few more steps, and R they hit the sixth floor.
He placed her on the ground but still held her under the armpits.
“Which apartment?”
“603.”
“?
They lived in the same building.
Seems she didn’t randomly pick that day to jump from the balcony.
Maybe, it was a sign.
Entering her apartment, Lin Tian helped her onto the couch and gave them water.
He then turned to boil the kettle.
Thankfully, he found the hot water bottle easily, and after filling it, he flipped the switch.
During this time, Lin Tian took in her home décor.
Much different from his expectations.
Dark wooden furniture, curtains embroidered with auspicious patterns, walls adorned with ancient Chinese paintings.
Quite larger than his own—two rooms and a hall, perfectly laid out.
Very traditional indeed.
It matched Gan Yan Yu’s character well.
An ancient aura permeated the place.
And an unmistakable fragrance of sandalwood filled the air.
A subtle scent that Lin Tian recognized.
Not from her grandpa, but from Gan Yan Yu herself.
Gan Yan Yu’s delicate fragrance included this scent.
Standing there, enveloped by the aroma, Lin Tian felt overwhelmed.
Hot water kettle beeped—water boiled.
Filling half a glass with lukewarm water, Lin Tian added some cold water to manage the heat.
He carefully poured to ensure the temperature was right before handing it to Gan Yan Yu.
From the sofa, she took out her medicine and swallowed a few pills.
Lin Tian felt a bit relieved seeing this.
“Do you need to lay back down?”
“No, I need to sit when I’m relaxing.”
Gan Yan Yu covered her chest, saying.
Her heart rate must have increased from being carried up the stairs.
She felt even more discomfort now.
It’s not Lin Tian’s fault—mainly her vivid imagination.
She was troubling him too much.
“Do you want to listen to some music?”
“When I feel anxious, music helps.”
Gan Yan Yu spoke.
“Sure, what do you use?”
“Look over there.”
Following her finger, Lin Tian spotted something astonishing.
A tape recorder.
So old school!
With his previous life experiences, he only saw or used something like this in his grandfather’s house as a child, and even then, only briefly.
Modern tech surpassed anything old-fashioned.
“Open the cabinet below.”
Gan Yan Yu directed.
Inside were tapes with various tags.
“Third row, second one,” she guided.
Lin Tian extracted the tape.
“This? Written ‘D3 by Haviland'”
Famously familiar.
He recalled Haviland’s name from the music academy earlier.
“Right, put it in.”
“This…how does it work?”
Looking at this antique device, Lin Tian felt uncertain.
“Find the slot marked ‘Tape,’ open it.”
“Yep.”
Following her direction, Lin Tian located the slot.
“Place the tape with the side facing down.”
Lin Tian inserted the tape accordingly.
Click—firmly fixed.
Surprisingly, the sound was calming.
If not for Gan Yan Yu, Lin Tian might have experimented with inserting and ejecting the tape a few times.
“Press the triangular button and start.”
“Oh~”
Haviland’s D Major Third Concerto played, featuring piano, violin, and cello.
Weak from illness, she looked proud—like sharing a precious treasure.
Such contentment couldn’t be replaced.
“How interesting,” Lin Tian observed the device.
The sound was unlike modern speakers.
The tape’s unique tonality and warmth greatly enhanced the music.
Adding a touch of extra softness suited classical pieces.
Indeed, classical music is best experienced with vintage devices!
Even in modern times, many cherish vinyl records and tapes. These old technologies offer a distinct charm nowhere else.
Seeing an old rocking chair nearby, Lin Tian sprawled out.
Enjoyed the wonderful tunes gently swaying.
It felt fantastic.
He imagined Gan Yan Yu’s grandpa rocking in this chair, listening to radio tunes and sipping tea.
Though Lin Tian had performed many times,
this experience of classical music was profoundly moving.
The empty room, Gan Yan Yu on the couch, Lin Tian in the rocking chair.
Exhausted from morning practice, they sat quietly, savoring the moment.
Gradually, both fell asleep.
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(End of Chapter)
