Chapter 88: At This Moment, Art Was Born
"Next, we have the honor of inviting the youngest performer at tonight's recital—renowned cellist Ms. Gan Yan Yu—to take the stage!"
"Tonight, she and her partner, Mr. Lin Tian, will perform three pieces for everyone: 'Salut d'Amour,' 'Can-Can,' and the 'Pathétique' Symphony in G Minor. All three are masterpieces that showcase the cello and piano's passion and technical brilliance."
"Now, please welcome Ms. Gan Yan Yu with a warm round of applause!"
"..."
Gan Yan Yu looked at Lin Tian.
At last, a bitter curve touched her lips.
"Lin Tian, you really are crazy."
"You know it, Teacher Gan. If I were mentally normal, we never would have become partners."
"Is it worth it?"
"Teacher Gao taught us that only by experiencing it can we resonate with it."
"..."
Gan Yan Yu pressed her lips together.
"Let's go."
"Wait."
Gan Yan Yu stopped Lin Tian.
Then the girl rose onto her toes, smoothed down Lin Tian's slightly messy hair, and patted his suit.
"Done."
"Go on, partner."
"..."
Every audience member's gaze focused on the darkened stage.
Suddenly, soft lights slowly came on, illuminating the music stand at center stage while a warm halo enveloped the surroundings.
Click! Click!
High heels tapped lightly against the wooden floor, making faint sounds.
A girl in a black dress whose skirt flowed like the night stepped elegantly onto the stage.
"Gan Yan Yu! Gan Yan Yu!"
The audience quickly stirred.
"She's here, she's here! Wow, after two years, she's still as beautiful as ever!"
"No wonder the media called her the most beautiful cellist. She looks even better in person than in photos!"
"... Hey, is that handsome guy her accompanist?"
Following closely behind Gan Yan Yu,
Lin Tian adjusted his tie and walked onto