Chapter 97: The Spanish Bullfighting Song!
Two hours later.
Christine Nanaly plopped down on the sofa, wiping sweat from her forehead.
The café in front of her looked completely refreshed.
“I must be out of my mind to have cleaned this d*mn café with you guys.”
Nanaly covered her head, crouched on the sofa, and had a dazed look on her face.
She was already somewhat out of it after two solid hours of work.
Her life had never been this labor-intensive!
“Yep, it’s definitely cleaner now,” Lin Tian said, satisfied, looking around the café.
Sure enough, working with three people was more efficient than with just two.
The task they originally estimated would take three to five hours was completed in less than an hour.
This guy may talk like a j*rk, but when it comes to getting things done, she can’t deny his efficiency!
“Next up, we need to redecorate using the stuff we bought,” Lin Tian said earnestly, looking up at the ceiling.
“No! Impossible!”
Hearing there was more work to do, Nanaly suddenly stood up.
Her eyes went wide,
“I won’t help you guys anymore!”
Those two hours were hell for Nanaly. She was starting to regret coming to this place and meeting Lin Tian, who seemed off his rocker.
“Lin Tian, I think we can postpone the decoration until tomorrow,” Gan Yan Yu whispered.
The café was now spotless and ready to use. Figuring out how to dress and decorate it properly would require some brainpower and could not be rushed.
“Okay.”
Seeing Gan Yan Yu’s nod, Lin Tian didn’t say anything more. He turned his attention to Nanaly,
“Miss Dally-Dally.”
“My name is Nanaly!!”
“Oh, never mind—didn’t you want to challenge Teacher Gan? I have a good idea.”
Lin Tian raised his index finger with a mischievous smile.
“What?”
“Just wait a moment.”
Lin Tian approached Gan Yan Yu, knowing he needed her input before proceeding.
“Teacher Gan, I’ve finished the new song.”
“Finished?”
Gan Yan Yu was surprised, “So quickly?”
“Yeah, I actually wanted to record it with you tonight. But if you could play it with her first, it might help establish the mood and boost your performance.”
What kind of song needs to be played with Nanaly to set the right mood?
Despite her confusion, Gan Yan Yu nodded.
“Alright.”
Then she asked:
“Why do you need my permission for this?”
“Well, it means I’ll have to perform this song for her,” Lin Tian said with a laugh.
Gan Yan Yu blushed slightly.
So… it can only be played for me.
“I’m not petty. You know, many people already flip the tune for fun online.”
“The girl’s first time is what truly matters. Everything else is trivial,” Lin Tian said seriously.
After Gan Yan Yu agreed, Lin Tian turned around,
“Vivian, come over here.”
“This song is called ‘The Spanish Bullfighting Song.’”
“It’s written for Teacher Gan, and she’ll be playing it for the first time soon.”
“Since you want to challenge Teacher Gan, let’s use this piece neither of you has played before. You can perform a joint part, then play individually, and I’ll accompany both of you throughout.”
Lin Tian explained the rules, and Gan Yan Yu nodded along in agreement.
But Nanaly was utterly confused.
It seemed like too much information, and she didn’t know where to start complaining.
“Spanish… Bullfighting Song? What does this song have to do with Spain?”
“Do you even write songs?”
“Why should I play your song?”
A myriad of questions, yet Lin Tian remained silent.
“Not important.”
The Indians invented Arabic numerals.
“Moskau (Moscow)” is sung by a German band named “Genghis Khan,” led by a South African singer.
So, what’s wrong with a Chinese composer writing a Spanish bullfighting song?
As for Nanaly’s other questions, Lin Tian could only say,
“Are you in or what!”
“I’m in!”
Nanaly clenched her teeth.
Playing the same song would be fine.
It would mean no judges or referees. Once the music starts,
They’ll know who’s better in their hearts!
“Yeah, the sheet music is right here, take a look,” Lin Tian said, pulling out the cello sheet.
Then, he went to the piano placed beside the counter and prepared to test the sound.
Nanaly looked at the sheet titled “The Spanish Bullfighting Song.”
Her frowned expression slowly eased.
What a great piece!
Just reciting the melody in her mind made her realize it wasn’t ordinary at all!
Could this really have been written by that oddball, Lin Tian?
Nanaly looked up, gazing intently at Lin Tian.
In fact,
Even though Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu had created such a remarkable stage just a few days ago,
Nanaly had never given him a second glance.
To her, the real mystery was how he managed to reach such a high level of harmony with Gan Yan Yu so quickly.
Maybe he was strong, but Miss Gan Yan Yu was a true goddess!
In Nanaly’s eyes, no one in this world deserved to play alongside Miss Gan Yan Yu on the cello!
But now, looking at the sheet music,
She saw an increased curiosity towards this man called the “partner” of Gan Yan Yu.
“Let’s get started.”
Lin Tian declared.
He raised his hands and played the piano!
The quick-paced music began.
Soon after, Gan Yan Yu lifted her bow and began playing the cello—
The clash of these instruments created a deeply intense march!
Here it is!
Absolutely this feeling!
After months, when the sound of Gan Yan Yu’s violin was heard again in front of Nanaly, the blonde-haired girl felt immense excitement.
Just this familiar taste!
In the past…
That Maestro’s violin had defeated her time and time again,
Leaving a bitter taste of failure in her mouth!
Nanaly longed for this taste.
Nanalyze took out her own cello from her bag.
Unlike Gan Yan Yu’s classic dark brown model, Nanaly’s custom-made cello had a light-colored surface decorated with elegant vertical stripes, with gold inlays along the edges.
Nanaly took her bow.
She watched Gan Yan Yu, her gaze slowly turning more intriguing.
Watch this, Miss Gan Yan Yu.
After months, I’m not the same as before now!
Nanalyze swiped her arm and began playing her violin!
(End of Chapter)
