Gan Yan Yu Wants to Settle the Score

"Can-Can," from Jacques Offenbach's 1858 opera "Orpheus in the Underworld," is the "Infernal Galop."

This opera is a comedy set in the mythological underworld, filled with humor and satire.

How famous was this piece over two hundred years ago?

In Paris, France during the mid-19th century, it practically led the dance culture and entertainment trends for a very long time.

It became a symbol of Parisian flair.

With its highly rhythmic and energetic beat, "Can-Can" has frequently appeared in various celebratory and entertainment occasions over the past two hundred years, and is also a common sight on screen.

It's a bit like today's "Gong Xi Fa Cai," but the high-society version.

Even now, this piece often appears in various modified forms.

Twenty years ago, it was "Lai Lai Wo Shi Yi Ge Bo Cai, Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Cai" from "The Lion Roars."

Ten years ago, it was the ending theme song for "Biscuit Cop."

Good music stands the test of time.

Choosing cheerful music seems to make it easier for a work to go viral.

After all, not everyone has a musical inclination.

People might not understand the deep emotion in "Salut d'Amour."

But they will definitely be struck by the catchy melody of "Can-Can."

In fact, "Salut d'Amour" first went viral in China, even in Lin Tian's previous life, because of an adaptation into a popular song.

It was that song that exploded in popularity during the mask period: "I Just Want A Bing Dwen Dwen~ Can someone help me get one?~~"

After listening to this song, you'd need three insulin shots just to recover.

This is also why many people don't want the music they love to become too popular.

Some hidden gems are better off staying obscure.

Soon, Lin Tian wrote out the score for "Can-Can."

Then, sitting at the piano, Lin Tian pressed the keys.

"~"

After trying it out, Lin Tian frowned.

As expected, such an exhilarating piece couldn't be fully captured by a single instrument.

He needed to practice ensemble playing.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

He opened it to find Gan Yan Yu had arrived.

Because they were practicing, Gan Yan Yu was dressed very casually, her slender, pretty body covered only by a very light, thin white slip dress.

Her delicate limbs and bony frame were quite exposed, giving her a fragile, petite appearance that evoked a desire to protect her.

Could it be... a nightgown?

Lin Tian felt too awkward to ask.

However, he wondered if Gan Yan Yu's period was over today... or if the same situation as before would occur.

"What's up?"

Seeing Lin Tian's strange look, Gan Yan Yu flinched slightly.

"Nothing, I just wanted to know how much you weigh now?"

Four days had passed since Gan Yan Yu's rehabilitation plan began.

For these four days, Lin Tian had been giving Gan Yan Yu high-protein, high-nutrient meals, hoping she would gain some weight.

"42.5 kilograms, I just measured after showering."

So, 85 jin.

The first time the system interface appeared, Gan Yan Yu's displayed information was just over 80 jin.

It seemed to be effective, at least enough to provide some motivation.

"When you reach 90 jin, you should be able to return to school."

Lin Tian encouraged her optimistically.

"Mhm."

Speaking of which, Gan Yan Yu suddenly remembered and quickly picked up her phone.

"Oh, right, how much was the meal cost for these past two days? I'll transfer it to you."

"No, thank you."

Lin Tian pushed Gan Yan Yu's phone down.

He had received ten thousand yuan from the system two days ago. After paying rent and utilities, he had seven thousand left.

He had originally planned to go all in on buying a piano. Now that even the piano was covered, he had more than enough for both of them to live comfortably for a long time.

"No way! You don't have much money yourself, how can you spend it all?"

Seeing Lin Tian refuse, Gan Yan Yu became 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, living alone without family.

"I have living expenses now, so I should be the one supporting you more."

"You only have eight hundred yuan for living expenses, how can you manage?"

Lin Tian interrupted Gan Yan Yu.

He had learned this amount when he accompanied Gan Yan Yu on a run a couple of days ago.

Gan Yan Yu's parents weren't stupid.

Although they verbally agreed to let Gan Yan Yu make her own choices, they actually only gave her eight hundred yuan a month for living expenses, with medical expenses calculated separately.

Eight hundred yuan was enough to keep a high school student from starving, but it definitely wouldn't allow Gan Yan Yu to do much else.

After all, in a first-tier city like Qingzhou, even a casual outing on the weekend would cost at least one or two hundred yuan.

By providing such meager living expenses, they were subtly trying to make Gan Yan Yu rely on them more.

From the parents' perspective, such behavior was understandable.

But given Gan Yan Yu's personality, she didn't want much interaction with these parents and wouldn't ask them for more money.

In fact, her original plan was to sever ties and find a job herself.

"Don't worry about the money. You solved the piano problem for me, saving me over ten thousand yuan."

Lin Tian changed his approach and said.

"What do you mean 'my problem'?"

Gan Yan Yu pursed her lips and glared at Lin Tian.

"Isn't this a problem we're facing together?"

As soon as Lin Tian said those thoughtless words, the girl's face visibly flushed.

"Right, right."

Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Lin Tian corrected himself.

"But you saved us money as a team, so it's only right that I contribute more in other areas!"

In fact, a large part of the reason Lin Tian didn't accept money from Gan Yan Yu was because he felt the ten thousand yuan from the system was the result of their joint labor.

Since it was a "Producer Mission," it was the outcome of Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu's combined efforts.

Lin Tian didn't want to feel like he was "using Gan Yan Yu" to serve him, even though they were partners.

He would use the money for their shared expenses.

"You found the recording equipment, so it's only reasonable that I borrow the piano."

Gan Yan Yu was not to be outdone.

If they continued to argue like this, there would be no resolution.

Lin Tian had no choice but to take out his phone and show it to Gan Yan Yu.

When she saw "7753" in Lin Tian's WeChat balance, the girl's mouth dropped open.

"Lin Tian, where did you get so much money?"

"A fan sponsored me."

"Sponsored?"

"Yeah," Lin Tian put away his phone and said earnestly, "A fan on Douyin really liked our video. When they found out we were high school students, they specifically messaged me privately asking to sponsor us ten thousand yuan."

"They're so kind."

Gan Yan Yu couldn't help but murmur.

"Yeah, after I paid the rent, I still have over seven thousand left. This money, we earned it together! So from now on, don't mention money again."

Lin Tian earnestly held up his index finger and explained the reasoning to Gan Yan Yu.

After thinking for a moment, the young girl still felt something was off.

"Even if the money is from both of us, it's still too unfair that you cook every time!"

As she said this, Gan Yan Yu suddenly clasped her hands together next to her cheeks.

She smiled and said:

"How about this~ Tomorrow, I'll make you a big dinner!"