### Chapter 167: A Dangerous Performance (Extra Update) (Vote For Me!)
”Yan Yu, listen up. A truly remarkable musician can convey their life’s insights through music, imbuing it with their own understanding and emotions.”
”But what if I have no life’s insights?”
The little Gan Yan Yu raised her tiny hand and looked at Gan Hua with innocent, wide eyes, puzzled.
”That’s true. You’re only seven years old, haven’t been to kindergarten, and don’t go out much. Where would you get life’s insights?”
The old man wiped the sweat off his forehead.
After thinking for a moment, he said,
”There’s actually another way. Close your eyes.”
Gan Yan Yu obediently shut her eyes.
”This tune’s composer is named Alvin. His homeland was invaded by the empire’s army when he was just 13. Imagine you’re a lifelong friend of Alvin, standing alone in the streets as the capital falls, parents nowhere to be found…”
”…”
”…”
After a while,
”Yan Yu, you actually managed that!”
Gan Hua looked at the girl in front of him with joyful excitement,
”Dang it, what a genius! What a genius! The Gans finally have a successor to their cello legacy!!”
”…”
While Gan Yan Yu stared blankly, biting her thumb,
Gan Hua sat beside her, giving stern instructions:
”Yan Yu, remember, this is a unique ability of yours. No one can copy it. If used properly, it could carry you to world stages. But, never lose yourself, no matter what. No matter how deep you dive, remember who you are. The cello is your tool, not your master.”
For some reason,
memories from childhood flashed back into Gan Yan Yu’s mind.
Looking at the audience, she nodded slightly.
That was one of the most beautiful moments in her teenage life.
It was probably around then that Gan Yan Yu noticed how different she felt from others,
gradually falling in love with the feeling evoked by classical music in her practice sessions.
Each new piece she performed felt like a conversation with a new soul, experiencing their lives.
Gan Yan Yu adored those feelings.
Thus, she always treated every performance as a delight.
On stage, beneath the Parrot Zither Cup.
Two years ago, she stood in this exact spot, yet couldn’t continue due to various reasons.
Now, the familiar stage, the familiar seating area, even the flash of lights and scent of wood in the air were identical to two years ago.
Had Gan Yan Yu truly overcome herself?
Not really.
Her confidence was merely her trying hard to appear strong before Lin Tian and everyone else.
But, not doing so simply wouldn’t do.
Always lagging behind, always lost in the limelight…
She had shown such an incredible performance on the Soul Concert stage.
And played flawlessly during the Star Cup stage…
Since she couldn’t fool herself, she should at least believe she “could” believe in herself.
She took a deep breath.
You can do this, Yan Yu!
I’ll be confident because Lin Tian needs a confident me, so… I must do this, and I will succeed—
Just play already!
The maiden stretched the strings of her cello.
A graceful melody surged forth.
A gentle, subtle passion began to waft through the Sunny Day Concert Hall.
All the audience were instantly enveloped by this tenderness.
Even their superficiality and restlessness seemed washed away.
Everyone stood there dumbfounded, entranced by the maiden’s performance.
As piano music kicked in—
Suddenly, musical harmony!
An exhilarating melody started playing!
Lin Tian’s heart clenched.
Here it comes, just like that outdoor performance!
In the captivating cello, Lin Tian’s vision blurred, as if the whole world was spinning.
When everything became clear again,
He stood on the center of the stage, while Gan Yan Yu stood nearby.
Her cheeks flushed. She extended her hand towards him.
How charming she looked, a soft smile lighting up her face more brightly than the stars above.
Beautiful.
Lin Tian was frozen two seconds, reached out to take her hand.
Then they started to move,
Step, turn, like two elegant swans.
”Beautiful.”
Yao Han stared, muttering.
”What kind of terrifying aura is that?”
On stage, while Gan Yan Yu continued playing her cello, and Lin Tian his piano, Yao Han seemed to see them dancing together.
Over-the-top!
Yao Han had never seen a more astonishing performance. It wasn’t that Gan Yan Yu was playing; she was reliving the story of the song.
It was like watching a film, a drama, or even creating a time tunnel, drawing all the captivated audiences into the world where the song was born.
How did she do that?
Music ended.
Thunderous applause erupted!
Yao Han joined in, genuinely impressed.
Too beautiful.
In that moment, Yao Han felt his heart racing.
This was just a music performance, but he felt as though he’d watched a vivid movie along with the music.
”Perfect.”
Next to him, He Shu Mo commented,
”She’s a monster, the granddaughter of Professor Gan has taken the cello to such heights…”
”I seriously underestimated her! When she stepped on stage, I thought her aura was lacking, but once she got going, the confidence was equal to Bai Xi!”
Yao Han couldn’t help saying.
”Actually, that emotional delivery far surpasses all the other contestants,” stated He Shu Mo.
From the initial doubts about Quanjiang players,
To Bai Xi, then soon after, to Gan Yan Yu.
Such a phenomenal show, even the judges including Yao Han and He Shu Mo found no fault in it.
If anything, the raw experience she provided nearly drew Yao Han in completely, highlighting how superior her performance level was.
The audience present were genuinely moved by Gan Yan Yu’s performance.
Between rounds of applause, many people rose and let out cheers:
”Gan Sister, awesome!”
”Bro Lin is amazing too!”
”We believe you’ll win the championship!!”
The hall was chaotic as they tried to express enthusiasm, despite the rules against loud noise.
Security guards rushed over but couldn’t stop the excited crowd.
Amidst the chaos, suddenly—
Bam!
All judges in the judge seats turned toward the sound.
Tuoba Jianhui, who had remained expressionless and silent throughout, abruptly knocked on the table,
A commanding and clear voice echoed,
”I cannot accept such a performance.'”
Hearing this, Lin Tian hurried forward onto the stage.
However, Tuoba Jianhui’s next sentence was aimed at Lin Tian.
”Did you notice?”
He said calmly,
”How dangerous her performance truly is.”
Chapter End
