Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 683 - 431: Confident Gan, Not Afraid of Difficulties

Chapter 683: Chapter 431: Confident Gan, Not Afraid of Difficulties

The video recordings of all 38 contestants’ performances...?

Lin Tian was surprised and asked:

"No way, when did you watch them?"

"I started right after we arrived in Vienna, watching every night. I asked Mr. He Zhichen for the materials."

Only then did Lin Tian remember.

No wonder since three days ago, when they arrived in Vienna, Gan Yanyu had been looking at her phone much more frequently.

Even during meals or while browsing the streets, whenever there was some free time, Gan Yanyu would put on her headphones and take out her phone to watch.

Lin Tian didn’t think much of it, assuming Gan Yanyu was checking out information about fun places in Vienna and perhaps documenting her experiences, like a typical young girl on a trip who likes to fiddle with her phone.

Little did he know, was Gan Yanyu really watching recordings of the competitors’ performances?

"I’m not really sure how much watching these can help our performance...but I think it’s better than doing nothing. As long as there’s a direction to our efforts, I want to try it first."

"Also, for the past two days, haven’t you been wanting me to adjust my mindset? I figured if I could watch the recordings of our main competitors, understand their performance level, and get a sense of it, we could face any situation with composure."

Gan Yanyu explained earnestly.

"So how do you feel now?"

Lin Tian cautiously asked.

His intention was to help Gan Yanyu find confidence in the first segment of the competition.

But this girl, instead, secretly went and studied the competitors for the second segment!

What if watching them ends up making her even less confident...?

Many people’s mentality collapses during the process of researching their opponents.

"Although I can’t say we’ll win, but....."

Gan Yanyu fiddled with her fingers, paused a moment, and said a bit shyly,

"I feel like they aren’t that good."

"..."

In an instant, Lin Tian immediately hugged Gan Yanyu, bursting into tears on the spot:

"You’ve grown up, my little Gan, boo-hoo-hoo...."

"There are so many people around!!"

Gan Yanyu’s cheeks flushed red, and she tried to break free from Lin Tian’s arm.

But in Lin Tian’s warm embrace, she eventually gave up struggling and gently blew warm breath on his arm.

How could she not know how difficult it has been for Lin Tian?

Since Qingzhou, the two of them had officially begun their journey on stage performing their first duet together.

Gan Yanyu’s character flaws had always been a constant source of trouble for Lin Tian.

A cellist with severe mental illness and asthma—it’s unimaginable how much trouble they could cause a partner.

The issue of not being able to confidently pick up the bow has always been a theme throughout Gan Yanyu and Lin Tian’s musical journey.

Even now, having arrived in Vienna.

Lin Tian continued to find ways to bring Gan Yanyu to the first segment of the competition to adjust her mindset before the official competition started.

Gan Yanyu had noticed Lin Tian’s every effort....

Now,

Gan Yanyu gradually realized that she is actually very strong.

Perhaps even as good as any world-class cellist present.

Though this may seem like a small thing, the impact on Gan Yanyu’s state of mind was huge.

"....."

As if on a whim.

Gan Yanyu opened her mouth and bit Lin Tian’s arm.

"Ouch!"

Lin Tian hurriedly let go and looked at Gan Yanyu, who was curled up like a little bunny, then examined the bite mark on his arm.

Under Lin Tian’s bewildered gaze, Gan Yanyu gave a bright smile:

"I’ll owe you that hug, make it up when we get back, okay."

"Fine."

Lin Tian agreed, both helpless and gratified.

He looked around again.

Today, in the audience area, around twenty contestants were present. There was still one-quarter of the nominated cellists who did not come to watch the competition.

Like Nannali, or Isaac, whom Wan Qi repeatedly mentioned as a strong opponent.

Even though Gan Yanyu said, "After watching the recordings, I feel like they aren’t that good."

But this only means Gan Yanyu’s mindset is now good enough to perform any piece with Lin Tian—it’s not a real indication that these people aren’t good, so they cannot become complacent.

However,

This was enough.

After hearing Gan Yanyu’s earlier words, Lin Tian now had made a decision in his heart.

A piece he had been hesitating over, whether to perform at the Keller Cup, now seemed like a viable plan.

Lin Tian stood up:

"Let’s go."

"Aren’t we watching till the end?"

Gan Yanyu lifted her head and asked.

"No need, let’s head back now."

Upon hearing this, Gan Yanyu remained silent for a while.

Then, with a somewhat subtle expression, she said,

"Are you that impatient to hug me..."

"No!!"

Gan Yanyu’s words stumped Lin Tian, leaving him both amused and exasperated,

"We don’t need to watch. Didn’t we come to the first segment to help you find your state?"

Even though these words might seem a little hurtful.

But judging by these competitions we’ve watched, though impressive on the surface, truth be told, none of the contestants so far posed a real threat to Gan Yanyu.

Calling it "studying the opponents in advance" was definitely an overstatement; they were just here to "find confidence."

Fortunately, the two of them were speaking in Chinese, and the nearby cellists couldn’t understand.

Otherwise, in their eyes, these two contenders coming to the first round merely to "find confidence" would certainly make them infuriated.

"Let’s head back now."

Lin Tian said,

"I’ve thought about which piece to perform."

...

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Leaving the Golden Hall, they took a car back to the international hotel together.