140. The Day of the Unified Exam!
Lin Tian stood before his mirror, lost in thought.
To be honest,
Even though Lin Tian often ribbed Teacher Gan for lagging behind modern young folk and being as Internet-illiterate as an old fuddy-duddy, there was really no denying her sense of aesthetics.
With just a simple middle part hairstyle, under Teacher Gan’s guidance, every layer was distinct, slightly curled, giving it a sense of fluffiness and relaxation.
The shift from M-shaped bangs to a middle part was essentially a transition from Japanese to Korean style.
So—
Teacher Gan had somehow transformed Lin Tian into an idol trainee.
Pair that with his handsome face,
He could easily become photogenic enough to get caught by passersby on the street.
Of course, everyone might rag on Kun Ge for being a sissy ballerina who can’t sh**t hoops,
But nobody would say Kun Ge is ugly, right?
This kind of youthful vibe is perfect for Lin Tian who is about to go to the art exam. The image of a student matches well with his looks; he might genuinely win over the favor of the art examiners.
Lin Tian even had his opening speech ready:
“Good day judges, I’m Lin Tian. I love singing, dancing, and rapping.”
“By the way, have you figured out what you’re wearing for the art exam?”
Gan Yan Yu suddenly asked,
“The appearance is important for music students on exam day.”
“Is something wrong with this?” Lin Tian looked at his own outfit, clearly having just been complimented by Gan Yan Yu on his fashion sense.
How quickly she was now changing her tune.
Sigh, she must have been complimenting him indirectly to boost his ego.
“I wouldn’t say so, it has to be more formal,” Gan Yan Yu shook her head.
“Well, how about wearing suspenders with a black undershirt? Maybe add some basketball stuff too?”
“What a bizarre outfit?”
Gan Yan Yu gave a confused look,
“Does anyone actually wear such odd combinations?”
“Heh,” Lin Tian thought Gan Yan Yu was turning up the perfume to fish.
But, every time the importance of one’s appearance during the art exam was emphasized.
The unified exam might be better because it has set standards. In other places besides Qingjiang Province, makeup is usually not allowed.
But the individual school exams are a whole different ball game.
Every student wants to show their best side. Especially during the interviews.
Students gathered from every corner of the country all lined up for the chance to ace the school’s exams.
Eastern girls naturally had louder voices and more confidence in expressing themselves.
Wearing high heels, they all looked close to two meters tall.
Meanwhile, kids from the South of Little Potato Region huddled together trembling.
They were outnumbered; it was hopeless.
Spending extra effort on looks is never a bad move.
“Go with a white shirt,” Gan Yan Yu suggested.
“Sure.”
Lin Tian nodded.
When in doubt, go for the classic white shirt.
Even if someone isn’t much to look at, a white shirt gives a crisp, clean vibe. Proper behavior will make one seem fragrant.
For the attractive, a white shirt is pure male charm, and everything smells nice! Even if someone is super picky, they can’t resist taking a sniff!
“What about you? What are you wearing, Teacher Gan?”
After all the fuss, Lin Tian realized Gan Yan Yu hadn’t mentioned her outfit at all.
Probably another retro or literary-styled dress.
Such a unique style perfectly suits Gan Yan Yu and she’ll definitely be the center of attention.
“Well,”
Gan Yan Yu tilted her head for a moment,
“I’m not sure yet, we’ll see later.”
December 12th.
It was the day of the Unified Music Exam in Qingjiang Province.
After months of preparation and studying,
That day finally came.
At six twenty in the morning,
Even when preparing for Star Cup finals, Lin Tian had never woken up that early.
After getting ready with a make-up routine in twenty minutes, Lin Tian packed everything and put on a fresh white shirt with grey casual pants.
Following Gan Yan Yu’s styling techniques,
He combed his hair into a grown-up look.
Soon, the phone beside him rang.
Gan Yan Yu sent a message for Lin Tian to head out first, agreeing to meet her at the university.
Understanding that girls need more time to get ready, Lin Tian could sympathize.
Considering it was an art examination, Teacher Gan would undoubtedly dress up beautifully today.
There was also the anticipation of seeing her new skin!
Thinking about it, Lin Tian was eager to go and buy breakfast early. He’d wait for her there.
Then, Lin Tian left the room.
The exam site was located at Qingjiang Music University.
A prestigious music university with rich history and culture, ranking sixth nationally.
However, due to its standing behind newer competitors like Xingye Music Academy, its popularity in the community wasn’t as high.
Still, as the first public music university in Qingjiang, many notable musicians graduated from here—its prestige was undeniable. The Unified Music Exam always took place here.
Upon arriving at the university, Lin Tian headed for the exam plaza following the directions.
This place was bustling with people—
Flags were raised high, each carrying a bold name like “Spring-Autumn Art Training Center” and “Qingzhou Kings Art Training School” representing different colored groups of candidates arranged neatly like small battalions.
This banner parade felt like a mass expedition.
Some highly reputable training institutions instantly drew the eyes of others.
Training center Spring-Autumn, for instance, was famous for holding Qingjiang’s top scorer title for three consecutive years.
They were the undisputed top dog in the province.
Seeing these top-tier performers on the square, everyone naturally cast glances ranging from admiration, envy, jealousy, to even hostility.
As competition was fierce, every participant on the square was a potential adversary.
Among those small army formations created by various training institutions,
Lin Tian’s solitary figure stood out awkwardly.
Because he had not undergone any standardized institution training.
In other words,
He was a personal trainee!
(End of Chapter)
