"Can-Can" was from the "Infernal Galop" in Jacques Offenbach's 1858 opera, "Orpheus in the Underworld."
This opera was a comedy set in the mythical underworld, filled with humor and satire.
Just how famous had this piece been over two hundred years ago?
In mid-nineteenth-century Paris, France, it had practically led dance culture and entertainment trends for a long time.
It became a symbol of Parisian charm.
Its highly rhythmic, energetic beat meant that even over the next two hundred years, "Can-Can" often appeared at all kinds of celebrations and entertainment events, and frequently showed up on screen as well.
It was a bit like today's "Gong Xi Fa Cai," plus an upper-class version.
Even now, this piece often appeared in various adaptations.
Twenty years ago, it was the "I'm a spinach, spi-spi-spi-spi-spinach" song from The Lion Roars.
Ten years ago, it was the ending theme of Biscuit Cop.
Good music stood the test of time.
Choosing a cheerful piece of music also seemed to make it easier for a work to break into the mainstream.
After all, not everyone was musically inclined.
People might not understand the deep affection in "Salut d'Amour."
But they would definitely be struck by the addictive melody of "Can-Can."
In fact, even in his previous life, the first time "Salut d'Amour" went viral in China was because of an entertainment song adapted from it.
It was that song that had exploded during the mask-wearing period: I Just Want A Bing Dwen Dwen~ Who can help me grab a Bing Dwen Dwen~~
After listening to that song, you wouldn't recover without three shots of insulin.
That was also why many people did not want the music they liked to go mainstream.
Some hidden gems were better off staying obscure forever.
Very soon,
Lin Tian wrote out the score for "Can-Can."
Then, sitting in front of the piano, Lin Tian pressed the keys.
"~"
After trying it out, Lin Tian frowned.
Sure enough, for music this passionate, a single instrument could not produce that kind of flavor.
They still needed to practice ensemble performance.
Knock, knock, knock!
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
When he opened it, Gan Yan Yu had arrived.
Since they were practicing, Gan Yan Yu was dressed very casually. Her slender, beautiful body was covered by nothing more than a rather thin white slip dress.
Her slender limbs and prominent bones were clearly visible, giving her a delicate and pitiful appearance.
The kind that made people want to protect her at first sight.
Could that be... a nightgown?
Lin Tian was too embarrassed to ask.
Still, he wondered whether Gan Yan Yu's period had ended today. Would what happened before happen again?
"What's wrong?"
Seeing that Lin Tian's gaze was strange, Gan Yan Yu slightly drew back her head.
"Nothing. I just wanted to know how much you weigh now."
Four days had passed since Gan Yan Yu's rehabilitation plan began.
Over those four days, Lin Tian had given Gan Yan Yu high-protein, nutritious meals every day, hoping she could put on a little more weight.
"Forty-two point five kilograms. I weighed myself after my shower just now."
Eighty-five jin already.
When the system interface had first appeared, Gan Yan Yu's information showed that she weighed just over eighty jin.
It seemed to be working, then. At least there was progress to motivate them.
"When you reach ninety jin, you should be able to return to school."
Lin Tian encouraged her optimistically.
"Mm."
At that, Gan Yan Yu suddenly remembered something and quickly picked up her phone.
"Oh, right. How much have the meal expenses been these past two days? I'll transfer it to you."
"No need."
Lin Tian pressed Gan Yan Yu's phone down.
Two days ago, he had received ten thousand yuan from the system. After paying rent and utilities, he still had seven thousand left.
He had originally planned to go all in on buying a piano, but now he did not even need to buy one. It was more than enough to keep the two of them fed and clothed without worry for quite a while.
"No! You don't have much money either, do you? How can you let yourself pay for everything?"
Seeing that Lin Tian would not accept it, Gan Yan Yu became a little anxious.
She had seen Lin Tian working part-time with her own eyes.
She knew very well how hard-earned every penny was for Lin Tian, who had no family and lived alone.
"I have living expenses now. I should be supporting you more."
"You only get eight hundred yuan in living expenses. What can you possibly cover with that?"
Lin Tian interrupted Gan Yan Yu.
He had learned that amount two days ago while accompanying Gan Yan Yu on a run.
Gan Yan Yu's parents were not stupid either.
Though they had verbally agreed to let Gan Yan Yu make her own choices.
In reality, they gave her only eight hundred yuan in monthly living expenses, with medical expenses paid separately.
Eight hundred yuan would not starve a high school student.
But it definitely would not support Gan Yan Yu in doing anything more.
After all, in a first-tier city like Qingzhou, even casually going out for a weekend cost at least one or two hundred yuan.
Giving her that much living money was really their subtle way of making Gan Yan Yu rely on them more.
From the parents' perspective, there was nothing particularly wrong with that.
But given Gan Yan Yu's personality,
she already did not want much contact with those parents, so how could she possibly ask them for more money?
In fact, her original plan had been to find herself a job after cutting ties with them.
"You don't need to worry about money. You solved the piano problem for me, and that saved us over ten thousand yuan."
Lin Tian changed his approach and said instead.
"What do you mean, 'your problem'?"
Gan Yan Yu pursed her lips and glared at Lin Tian.
"Isn't this a problem we're facing together?"
The moment Lin Tian said something so thoughtless,
the girl's face visibly flushed red.
"Right, right."
Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Lin Tian changed his wording.
"But you saved money for our group. Isn't it only right for me to contribute more in other ways?"
In truth, a large part of why Lin Tian would not take Gan Yan Yu's money was because he felt that
the ten thousand yuan from the system was earned through both of their work.
Since it was a "Producer Mission," it was the result of Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu's joint efforts.
Lin Tian did not want to feel as though he was using Gan Yan Yu to serve himself, even though they were partners cooperating with each other.
He would use more of that money on expenses they shared.
"You found the recording equipment, so it makes perfect sense for me to borrow the piano."
Gan Yan Yu refused to back down.
If they kept arguing like this, they would probably never reach a conclusion.
Lin Tian had no choice but to take out his phone and place it in front of Gan Yan Yu.
When she saw the "7753" in Lin Tian's WeChat balance,
the girl's mouth fell open.
"Lin Tian, where did you get so much money?"
"A fan sponsored us."
"Sponsored?"
"Yeah." Lin Tian put away his phone and said solemnly, "There's a fan on Douyin who really likes our videos. After learning that we're high school students, he specifically sent me a private message backstage saying he wanted to sponsor us with ten thousand yuan."
"He's such a good person."
Gan Yan Yu could not help murmuring.
"Exactly. After I paid the rent, I still have over seven thousand left. This money was earned through our joint effort! So don't bring up splitting expenses again in the future."
Lin Tian seriously raised one finger and explained this reasoning to Gan Yan Yu.
After thinking about it for a while, though, the girl still felt something was off.
"Even if the money came from both of us, it's still too unfair for you to cook every time!"
At that, Gan Yan Yu suddenly clasped her hands together beside her cheek.
She smiled.
"Then~ tomorrow, I'll make you a whole table of dinner!"
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