209. Chapter 208: He Zhi Chen Thinks You Must Act Now (Seeking Monthly Votes)
Though a sword is sharp, it’s not time to unsheathe it.
Lin Tian had to tuck that sword away for now.
Looking in the mirror, he felt a rush of exhilaration.
No matter what, the feeling of having more years of training under his belt was quite the treat.
He didn’t feel the grind of working out at all, but he certainly enjoyed the fruits of his labor!
Can workouts strengthen your arms and legs? Can they strengthen a sword?
Afterward, Lin Tian shot a message to Gan Yan Yu.
“I’ve been busy all day at Le Yun, and now I’ve got no time to cook, so let’s go grab a bite!”
What he didn’t expect was a reply just a few minutes later:
“No thanks, I’m ordering takeout at home today.”
Wait a minute, this is wrong!
Lin Tian finally realized the depth of the problem.
What wind blew through Gan Yan Yu’s mind?
Ever since she changed outfits, something felt off.
First, she said she was tired and changed back her clothes early.
Then in the car, when Lin Tian tried to grab her wrist, she dodged him like she was avoiding a flying insect.
Wasn’t Teacher Gan blowing warm air on his hands during the livestream earlier today?
So, she dangles a candy in front of him and then stomps on his foot afterward?
“.”
Lin Tian felt like this situation couldn’t remain so vague and confusing.
With the finals just a week away, if things stayed this way, there’d be no way to express his feelings!
So, he sat at the table and switched to his WeChat list.
He decided to seek outside help.
Instead of stressing on his own, he might as well talk to someone who knows a thing or two about relationships.
There was one person who used to paint rosy pictures for him before his contract; it was high time for them to shine!
“.”
“Wait, you mean Teacher Gan Yan Yu is ignoring you?”
In Grandpa Gan’s café,
He Zhi Chen furrowed his brows after hearing Lin Tian’s tale.
“Not ignoring you, just acting strangely.”
“I get it, it’s like nothing has happened on the surface, but you can feel a gap growing inside.”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Lin Tian nodded vigorously in agreement.
What can I say? He Zhi Chen is a pro at solving emotional dilemmas—he just casually put into words what Lin Tian was feeling!
“Well, this is quite the mess. I recall you were planning to confess at the Parrot Zither Cup, right?”
He Zhi Chen stroked his chin, donning a serious expression,
“With only a week left, this situation is simply not conducive for a confession.”
As a first-hand spectator of the drama unfolding,
He Zhi Chen had always been closely monitoring the romantic developments between the two.
This wasn’t him slacking off or chasing emotional value;
The crux was,
they were “partners” after all.
As an agent, it was crucial to keep the dynamics between partners in check.
There had been cases of very promising musical combos that disbanded due to such intense internal conflicts that the company couldn’t even mediate.
If Lin Tian’s confession fell flat and his mindset exploded, would he want to team up with Gan Yan Yu again?
What about “Moonlight and Cat”?
Would they still create music together?
Would their album still release?
These were big questions!
If Moonlight and Cat’s relationship crumbled, the one who’d have to publicly apologize to the fans would be none other than He Zhi Chen himself!
“So, what do we do?”
Lin Tian threw up his hands in despair.
“Don’t rush. Tell me in detail about Teacher Gan Yan Yu’s behavior today,”
He Zhi Chen replied.
“.”
So Lin Tian recounted everything from the livestream up to just now in chronological order, emphasizing the final moments.
“Wait, wait, wait!”
He Zhi Chen interrupted Lin Tian,
“You’re saying that today, Teacher Gan Yan Yu was different from usual? Instead of being upset, she actually went out of her way to change outfits for you during the livestream?”
“You didn’t watch the livestream?”
“I didn’t! Dan Jie was monitoring it, and I got busy with work afterward.”
“Pretty much.”
Lin Tian didn’t mention that Gan Yan Yu had warmed up his hands, but the point was made.
“Then, Teacher Lin Tian, I think this is where the issue lies.”
He Zhi Chen suddenly took on a serious demeanor.
“Clearly, today she was willing to reveal a side of herself she normally keeps hidden. This suggests your rapport must be improving.”
“But after that, she became overly distant instead.”
“What does that mean?”
Lin Tian looked at He Zhi Chen, who clearly had the answer.
“Based on my calculations, there’s an 80% chance this is a classic case of a girl’s psychological compensation mechanism.”
He Zhi Chen sighed and continued earnestly,
“Sometimes, when a girl chats with you and suddenly lets her guard down too much, for instance, talking all night, she might regret it afterward, feel like she acted too casually, and decide to ‘cool it’ afterward to regain her balance.”
Lin Tian understood this completely.
The gist was,
girls don’t want to be seen as too easily won over, so after getting “hot,” if they feel the relationship is advancing too fast, they might cool off for a bit.
Very “girl-like” behavior.
Lin Tian could relate, considering he’d had his share of experiences in high school across two lifetimes.
But was Gan Yan Yu really that kind of person?
For her to use this tactic, it would mean she was trying to lead Lin Tian on and intentionally pulled him closer just to push him away.
Gan Yan Yu?
Her?
Could her clumsy nature really ensnare anyone?
It was hard to believe.
Could it be…
Teacher Gan was playing it cool all along, completely in control of her game from the start, devising a master plan to capture him?
Okay, let’s stop there; that joke got too out of hand.
“What about the remaining 20%?” Lin Tian queried.
“Oh, the other 20% is quite simple: you did something that made her upset.”
“Not possible.”
Lin Tian shook his head resolutely.
Others might not understand, but he got Gan Yan Yu pretty well.
“If that were the case, she would have told me directly.”
“You two are so close, huh?”
He Zhi Chen seemed surprised.
He had a feeling that saying that transformed Lin Tian’s and Gan Yan Yu’s partnership into something he didn’t have to worry about anymore!
“Well, it could also be that the reason she’s upset is sensitive enough she can’t express it to you.”
“Sensitive enough to not express?”
Lin Tian struggled to think of anything sensitive that Gan Yan Yu wouldn’t divulge to him.
He Zhi Chen added,
“I remember, you still aren’t clear about whether Teacher Gan Yan Yu has those kinds of feelings for you, right?”
“If that really is the case, it might be the first scenario. If you think back, I personally speculate that after she rewarded you, she felt a sense of guilt for acting out of her role as a partner, and to compensate that guilt, she adopted a cooler attitude toward you.”
This made a lot of sense.
Lin Tian was genuinely swayed.
Because this really seemed like something that Gan Yan Yu would do.
“So, Teacher Lin Tian, you really need to feel the urgency!”
He Zhi Chen urged, “You need to figure out a way to help Gan Yan Yu step out of the ‘partner’ mindset!”
“.”
Lin Tian was pondering.
To forcefully encourage Gan Yan Yu to recognize the feeling of “liking” through physical contact felt quite nauseating to him.
Perhaps he could use a song to break through that barrier?
Yesterday, while battling a cold, he pulled an all-nighter until four, and his head is just too foggy today. I can’t push through anymore, so I’ll have to double up tomorrow, everyone!
It’s the start of the month, so I’m asking for votes again~ oh my!
(End of Chapter)
