Chapter 74: The Real Meaning of Playing On
“You mean the part where we sing ‘Big Banana’ to each other?”
“Yup.”
Lin Tian couldn’t believe his eyes. Was that a devilish little grin I just saw on Gan Yan Yu’s face?
His expression morphed into pure horror.
Are we really going this far?!
Just a moment ago, Lin Tian was enlightening Gan Yan Yu about short video trends, and now she was taking it to another level in a flash!
“Isn’t that a bit embarrassing?”
Lin Tian needed to clarify; this was serious business here.
“But it’s fun, right? People will love to see behind-the-scenes footage!” Gan Yan Yu bit her finger, deep in thought.
I’m dying here!
She’s genuinely brainstorming for the video’s heat right now!
“Okay, okay.”
Since Gan Yan Yu was all on board, Lin Tian could no longer back out.
After all, he wasn’t exactly shy. Posting a behind-the-scenes clip like this might just boost the new video’s popularity!
Before long, Lin Tian opened his laptop, pulling up footage from that day.
He slapped on a title:
[Behind-the-Scenes of “Can-Can” Recording]
“Let’s take another look.”
Gan Yan Yu scooted closer as Lin Tian clicked play.
“…”
[“Smash, smash, smash the banana, smash smash smash!”]
Hearing the sounds from the video, both Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu couldn’t help but recall that delightfully embarrassing night.
“Are we really posting this, Teacher Gan?”
Lin Tian needed to double-check.
At his core, he was still a bit conservative.
Once this video was out, there were two possible outcomes.
Either everyone would love it, and Moonlight and Cat would successfully build up their personas, attracting a legion of fans.
Or they’d decide they were nuts, and the genius musician façade would shatter into a million pieces.
This was a significant risk to take on the internet; he had to really think it through.
“Post it before I regret it!”
Gan Yan Yu covered her face, unable to bear looking.
That’s not very convincing!
Lin Tian firmly believed that one day when Gan Yan Yu wanted him to do something against his will, she’d do the same thing: cover her eyes, urging him to just hurry up and get it done.
Without delay, Lin Tian tagged the video.
[#BehindTheScenes #Cello #Piano #vlog #DailyLife #Funny]
Then he added one last tag:
[#Quirky #Horror #HighEnergy #Grotesque #BananaContent]
Description: This video has been marked as NSFW (official statement)
Please be advised that the content of this video may be considered too extreme, possibly inducing nausea, dizziness, or other discomforts. Viewing may lead to negative emotions, and we believe this video is unsuitable for anyone.
If you still insist on watching, please bear the consequences. Should you experience any discomfort, promptly stop watching and seek medical assistance.
“Isn’t that a bit over the top?”
Once she read that long-winded warning, Gan Yan Yu recoiled.
The radical Gan Yan Yu thought the cautious Lin Tian was being overly dramatic.
“With all that traffic, it’s guaranteed!”
Lin Tian stated seriously.
He totally knew how to throw himself into the spotlight.
Finally, he clicked to publish the video.
Once it was sent out, he quickly closed the webpage.
He wasn’t going to peek at the comments until morning.
“…”
His gaze drifted back to the “G minor ‘Pathetique’ Symphony.”
Lin Tian felt a little regretful.
Even though it was getting decent traction, the comment section was entirely filled with people shipping characters!
People were pouring sugar all over the “Symphony No. 40.”
Lin Tian feared that if Mozart ever found out, he’d rise from the grave in rage.
This had him a bit frustrated.
He finally understood Gan Yan Yu’s feelings when she once mentioned, “All they care about is my looks; nobody really listens to the music” after watching the “Ode to Love” video.
Now Lin Tian was feeling that way, too.
They had recorded that piece three whole times to get it right!
Gan Yan Yu put in heaps of effort, and Lin Tian felt sorry for her.
He glanced at the backend stats.
[“Nervous and Excited” Emotions: 8932/50000]
Given all that, they still managed to collect a decent amount of emotional value!
Lin Tian’s understanding was simple:
When viewers caught that one moment where he tucked Gan Yan Yu’s hair behind her ear, it sparked a flurry of heart flutters among the audience.
That counts as a different kind of “nervous and excited,” right?
He wondered if this somehow redefined Mozart’s “Symphony No. 40.”
I mean, if you imagine this symphony as a grand love affair between two musical geniuses, wouldn’t that convey a layer of meaning too?
Seemingly sensing Lin Tian’s thoughts, Gan Yan Yu sat beside him and said,
“I think this is the true meaning behind us playing on.”
Lin Tian turned to face her.
With a slight nod, she lifted her chin, as if pondering some fascinating thought, and said with a hint of a smile,
“Previously, I only played on stage. But since meeting you, this is the first time I’ve turned a performance clip into a video for so many strangers. It feels so fresh and exciting.”
“Initially, I thought it was disheartening that our hard work wouldn’t be understood by anyone.”
“But now, I slowly realize that not everyone in this world understands music. Only a small portion of those who love music will see our videos.”
“So, we just keep shooting, keep attracting more fans, and gradually, more people will connect with the charm of music through us.”
“That’s what Mr. Wan meant by ‘precipitation’!”
Gan Yan Yu raised her finger, saying this earnestly and softly.
“…”
Lin Tian chuckled, feeling relieved.
He hadn’t expected Gan Yan Yu to have reached this understanding already.
Her earlier insistence on posting the blooper video stemmed from this purpose, right?
For her, it wasn’t about yielding but more about giving a new meaning to it all.
Their videos were no longer just to show how amazing “Ode to Love” is or how significant “Symphony No. 40” is within classical music.
Instead, by sharing each piece of content, they’d quietly influence their viewers over time.
One day, they would look back and realize what musical wonders they’d once discovered through “Moonlight and Cat.”
Gan Yan Yu didn’t just want the world to know how incredible she was.
She wanted everyone to possess the ability to appreciate just how incredible she truly is.
With that revelation, Lin Tian understood.
“Next week’s concert, let’s feature ‘G minor Pathetique Symphony’ as the grand finale and perform it again.”
“Right in front of those music media folks, let’s go big!”
(End of chapter)
