Chapter 154:
Chapter 154: Sunny Uncle Dong's New Video
"Now, we can confidently take this piece to The Parrot Cello Contest," Gan Yanyu said thoughtfully after reviewing the recording of their performance.
"Yes, if we maintain this level during the preliminaries, it'll definitely make for an unforgettable stage," Lin Tian agreed.
In truth, Lin Tian was being modest. To him, their earlier performance transcended mere excellence—it was nothing short of world-class. He believed they could achieve a 98% audience satisfaction rating with ease. Why? Because even for him, the experience had been entirely novel and exhilarating.
"It's all thanks to you, Lin Tian," Gan Yanyu murmured with a soft laugh.
"No, it's not."
"But without you, I wouldn't have been able to capture the emotions of this piece."
"That might've been true before, but not this time."
Lin Tian cut her off firmly. He didn't want to take credit for something that wasn't his—especially when it came to Gan Yanyu, who often underestimated herself.
Raising a finger, he said earnestly, "It was your idea to perform outdoors, your decision on where to play, and your suggestion to create a romantic duet atmosphere. And let's not forget how you cleverly used the performance to drive away that violinist while elevating the mood. All of this was your doing, Miss Gan." Today, Lin Tian had merely played the role of support. From practice to filming, every step had been led by Gan Yanyu. She had taken charge, exploring and experimenting until she found the perfect emotional resonance, which they then brought to life together through their performance.
"Did I really do all that?" Gan Yanyu whispered, lowering her head.
Me? The same me who only ever caused trouble for Lin Tian?
"Yes," Lin Tian replied gently, lifting her chin with his hand. "Have a little more confidence."
He smiled warmly at her. She had truly grown.
Once upon a time, she would've said, "I don't think I can play this piece," leaving Lin Tian scrambling to solve the problem for her. Now, she took initiative. When she realized a piece wasn't suited to her style, she immediately set out to find the missing pieces of its emotional puzzle.
Gan Yanyu nodded thoughtfully, then brightened slightly. "Then, Lin Tian, feel free to write whatever kind of music you want in the future. No matter what, I'll do my best to play it perfectly."
"Uh-huh," Lin Tian replied, wiping imaginary sweat from his brow.
Truth be told, when composing music, he rarely considered whether Gan Yanyu could pull it off. While she focused solely on performing, he had many other factors to consider when arranging scores.
Back home, Lin Tian edited the footage they'd shot that day. It was their first attempt at filming an outdoor performance, and the presence of nearly twenty bystanders added a unique charm to the video. Their reactions enhanced the ambiance of the piece, making it feel alive and vibrant.
Before uploading, Lin Tian included the Zhonghua title of the piece: A Step Away.
"Por Una Cabeza (A Step Away) – Cello & Piano. Our first outdoor shoot!" After tagging the video with a flurry of keywords, he hit publish.
Meanwhile, as Moonlight and Cat's latest video awaited approval, another creator had already uploaded content to Bilibili. A well-known musician named Sunny Uncle Dong released a new video titled:
"Street Encounter with Masters: Collaborative Performance of Spanish Bullfighting Song. An Epic Clash That Was So Satisfying!"