### Chapter 89: The Mysterious Blonde Young Woman
With the last group of performers leaving the stage, the concert hall was still buzzing with excitement; the audience was not ready to disperse just yet.
Many were still riding the high of the performance, and as they stood up to leave, they couldn’t help but replay the concert in their minds.
“I mean, seriously, that last performance was off the charts! This is, like, the most mind-blowing show I’ve ever seen!”
“I was so on edge during the finale, I didn’t even dare to breathe! It felt incredible!!”
“I’m telling you, I used to think the music from Moonlight and Cat was the real deal, but after tonight’s two maestros? No comparison!”
“C’mon, you can’t write them off that easily! Live performances are always better than recorded ones! Doesn’t that just prove how impressive Moonlight and Cat’s music really is?”
Many younger concert-goers had come hoping to hear the live versions of Moonlight and Cat’s songs, some of them for the very first time.
But here comes the awkward part.
Most of the other performers were playing renowned classical pieces from history, the kind of music that’s considered “upscale” and “cultured” among many young people.
But after hearing it live today, the comparison was jarring.
Some audience members even felt that Moonlight and Cat’s music was on par, or even better than those classics!
What a rollercoaster of emotions!
In the past, many had been blinded by TikTok filters and found themselves thinking, “Yeah, Moonlight and Cat are great, but they’re still just ‘internet famous’ music,” always feeling it was somehow “less than” the classical stuff.
But tonight, in the same venue, with the same atmosphere, after experiencing it in person…
It was like the crown was officially passed!
Maybe those TikTok sensations weren’t so wrong after all!
When you put Moonlight and Cat’s music in a concert hall, you could actually feel its worth!
It was like that moment when you pour a craft beer into a snazzy glass – it’s the same drink, but suddenly it feels next-level!
Of course, the musicians had a huge part in this experience.
As the audience began to clear out, a proud university student was thumping his chest like a peacock and declared loudly:
“From this day on, I am a lifelong fan of Miss Gan Yan Yu!!”
“Count me in!”
“Me too!”
A crowd of fellow students started chiming in.
She was gorgeous and played the cello like a goddess. Total dream girl material!
“Honestly, that guy who was accompanying her was, like, the most handsome!”
Another guy piped up, “Are you kidding? When he first came out, he looked half-dead! I could see his dark circles from the third row! I was honestly worried he might just drop dead right there!”
“But once he started playing? Holy moly, he was incredible! You know the type – that old drunkard in a martial arts novel, always stumbling around, but secretly a grandmaster? That’s how an artist should be!”
The guy’s expressive words ignited the imaginations of his equally overzealous friends.
“Right? I think he’s named Lin Tian, and his last name is Lin! Total male lead vibes!”
“I think he’s a great support player, but he’s no match for Miss Gan Yan Yu!”
“Seriously? How do you even hear that? The cello totally shines more…”
“…”
“Anyone who can interpret a piece to such a height? Can’t do it alone!”
Just then, a melodious female voice chimed in.
The group of boys turned toward the sound.
Not far away, a blonde girl in an elegant white chiffon dress was watching them.
She wore a wide-brimmed hat, delicately designed, which made it hard for others to see her face.
“That accompaniment guy must be someone Gan Yan Yu has known for a short time. It’s impressive how in sync they are after just a brief period. Hmm~ Really interesting.”
The girl had a smile that was half amused, her words laced with meaning.
“Who are you? What do you know?”
One guy grumbled.
He hated it when guys were having a serious conversation and a girl butted in with her two cents.
“…”
But the girl simply stood up slowly.
She lifted her head and glanced at everyone.
That simple gesture left everyone stunned.
“Which country are you from?”
A boy gulped nervously and asked.
The broad brim framed a face so delicate it looked like a piece of art.
Her striking blue eyes seemed to have a kind of magic, capturing every man’s attention like a skilled hunter.
The guys were all left speechless.
The blonde girl didn’t answer; she simply smiled and picked up a bulky object from a nearby seat.
It was a cello case.
She slung it over her shoulder, gracefully striding out.
Murmuring to herself, she said, “Gan Yan Yu… Can’t believe two months apart after Manchester, and you’ve grown so much!”
“Is that guy your new partner?”
“How intriguing…”
When Lin Tian finally woke up, it was Thursday at eleven o’clock at night.
He had just pulled off a 20-hour power nap!
This was definitely the best sleep of his life!
And it felt great to take a breather.
He had taken leave from Tuesday until Friday.
If he’d dropped even one place in the rankings, he wouldn’t have dared to relax like this.
As he opened his phone, he was greeted by a message from Gan Yan Yu.
【Wake me when you’re up.】
Ah, waking up and realizing there are people in this world who care about you—what a nice feeling.
【I’m awake.】
Lin Tian replied to Gan Yan Yu and climbed out of bed.
Thinking back on all the events of the past week felt like a surreal dream.
From the weekend until Thursday, he had been busy nonstop and finally wrapped up all the major tasks. Now what should he do?
Well, obviously,
It was time for a nice, sticky-sweet, cozy film!
Lin Tian eagerly opened his computer. As an artist, there’s nothing more perfect than finding a solid flick to get lost in.
However, just as he was about to find one,
Knock, knock, knock!
Someone knocked on his door.
He opened it to find Gan Yan Yu in her school uniform standing outside.
“Long time no see, Lin Tian.”
“It’s only been about twenty-some hours,” Lin Tian rolled his eyes. “What brings you here so late?”
“I went to the hospital today and got my health certificate sorted!”
Gan Yan Yu tilted her head playfully, smiling softly. “Tomorrow, I’m back at school!”
(End of Chapter)
