Chapter 590: Chapter 386: The Future of the Cellists After the End_2
Lin Tian indeed felt,
this was an ensemble that he could remember for a lifetime.
During this period, with this scholarly and elegant teacher, Mao Weiang,
and Bai Junze, who, although seemed laid-back on the outside, treated people sincerely.
Working with them.
Lin Tian felt very happy.
Of course, there were moments when his blood pressure would spike.
But fortunately, this time, there was Gan Yanyu, the MVP of the event.
Lin Tian turned his head and glanced at Gan Yanyu.
At this moment, she was still sitting properly, not playing on her phone or looking around... as usual, when Lin Tian was talking, she just sat there obediently, staring blankly at a certain spot.
In this ensemble, she burned herself, played a supporting role, yet illuminated the other two violinists... Gan Yanyu was unquestionably the MVP!
"One day, there will be another chance to collaborate."
Lin Tian said.
"Will there be another time?"
Mao Weiang’s expression was somewhat bittersweet.
Lin Tian only then remembered the fact that Mao Weiang only had a few months left, and his expression turned slightly awkward.
It was Mao Weiang who smiled again that dissolved the awkwardness.
"In the final competition, I won’t hold back."
"I won’t either," Lin Tian replied.
...
"Do you think there will be many people who remember our performance?"
Suddenly, Mao Weiang asked,
"Years from now... will they still remember this stage we performed on?"
Looking at Mao Weiang who said those words,
in his eyes, Lin Tian saw a hint of sadness.
It was the reluctance of life coming to an end, and an indescribable regret.
... clearly, he has written so many music compositions that could be passed on for a hundred years.
Ultimately, what he was concerned about,
was a piece of music created by someone else?
"....."
Looking at Mao Weiang’s eyes, Lin Tian understood.
Spent a lifetime creating, so what?
Perhaps,
only this song, this stage, this quiet night...
was when he truly performed "for himself," right?
"I will remember it," Lin Tian said.
He patted Mao Weiang’s chest,
"I will continue to write your story down the road."
"Even if it doesn’t work out, there’s still Mr. Gan Yanyu."
Lin Tian said and looked towards Gan Yanyu beside him.
The dazed Little Gan, upon hearing her name, immediately looked up,
dazedly said, "Ah?"
"....."
Seeing this, Mao Weiang smiled and said "Okay."
Then, tears suddenly started flowing.
He used his right arm to block his eyes, preventing tears from flowing, leaned on Lin Tian’s chest, with his other hand on Lin Tian’s shoulder,
"Thank you, Mr. Lin Tian."
"Thank you....."
On stage, when the audience was moved to tears, he didn’t cry.
But in the office, after saying these words to Lin Tian, he cried.
Lin Tian patted his arm, saying nothing.
...
...
Exiting the office, Lin Tian saw Bai Junze.
This guy, as usual, sitting in the company corridor chair, not caring about others’ attention, slouched on the chair, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Seeing Lin Tian come out, Bai Junze immediately sat up, happily saying,
"Senior."
"Stop calling me senior, we’ll see each other in the competition soon."
"——You should still participate in the competition, right?"
Lin Tian asked with some uncertainty.
It’s because ever since he got this cello, Bai Junze’s state had been a bit off.
He talked less.
And also often stared blankly in a particular direction.
Lin Tian knew,
his wandering life for 10 years was about to change.
"I will, since I’ve come this far, I should see the stage of the final competition, after all, not everyone has the chance to see the Dragon Violin Cup final."
Bai Junze chuckled, then paused before speaking,
"However, I might quit professional cello competitions afterward..."
"Are you retiring?"
Gan Yanyu was somewhat surprised.
"Yes."
Bai Junze said,
"I plan to go home."
"Going home doesn’t necessarily mean retiring, you can still compete internationally."
Lin Tian said.
With Bai Junze’s talent, retiring would really be a pity.
Even if he didn’t win the Dragon Violin Cup in the end, his outstanding performance would certainly bring more international stage opportunities in the future.
"No."
Bai Junze smiled slightly,
"I initially started this wandering life because of my dad’s matter, now that I’ve let go of it, there’s no need to wander anymore."
"So many years not being by my mom’s side, I owe her too much, I won’t wander around in the future, and will wholeheartedly stay at home."
"Then what are your plans at home?" Gan Yanyu asked.
"I’ve already talked it over with my mom on WeChat."
Bai Junze said,
"Become a teacher."
"After all, it’s his wish."
Bai Junze lowered his head, looking at the ground, muttering to himself,
"I’ve decided, once back, to bury this cello and apply to the middle school in my hometown."
"I’ve actually thought about it, my dream in music doesn’t necessarily have to be achieved through competition titles."
Bai Junze raised his head, grinned and said,
"Staying in the countryside and teaching children music, such days are quite delightful. It also gives kids who don’t have the chance to be exposed to the cello an opportunity."
"That school probably can’t afford the salary of a Dragon Violin Cup final cellist."
Lin Tian joked and laughed, holding Bai Junze’s hand.
Actually, thinking about it, he somewhat envied Bai Junze.
His dream and Gan Yanyu’s are different.
Their dream is to bring classical music out.
Therefore, winning the competition is a must.
They must go to the world and let more people hear.
Only then can their dream be realized.
Thus, Lin Tian can’t be as carefree as Bai Junze.
But,
when he wins the Keller Cup championship,
if he can really marry smoothly,
he might not be able to return to Qingzhou with Gan Yanyu after graduating college, and both become high school teachers as a couple.
The fame of world champion couples retiring as teachers.
Thinking about it is quite satisfying.
"Good luck, senior."
Bai Junze firmly held Lin Tian’s hand, saying,
"I believe, if it’s you, you can definitely do it."
"I’ll entrust my unfulfilled ambitions to you....."
Bai Junze stared intently at Lin Tian’s eyes.
Lin Tian was somewhat flustered.
——At this moment, Lin Tian didn’t notice the meaning contained in that gaze.
He simply nodded with a trace of confusion.
.....
"Then, see you on the day of the final!"
Bai Junze let go, smiled and said.
Then, he turned his back, picked up his cello covered in tape, and left.
"By the way... where did his original cello go?"
Watching Bai Junze’s back shadow, Lin Tian wondered.
"Don’t know, even if selling second-hand, such a flashy cello shouldn’t have any takers."
Gan Yanyu replied.
Subsequently, Lin Tian looked down at Gan Yanyu,
"So Mr. Gan, where are we heading next?"
"Of course, going home."
Gan Yanyu slung her hands behind her back, raised a foot slightly, and said smilingly,
"Going to start our Dragon Violin Cup final practice!"
"This year’s last competition in Tian Chao... there’s no room for any accidents!"
...
"Alright."
Lin Tian chuckled, he patted the cello on Gan Yanyu’s back, then the two walked forward.
Halfway, Lin Tian’s phone notification suddenly rang.
He opened the phone, seeing a message from He Zhichen.
"Mr. Lin Tian, have you gone online?"
Seeing this message, Lin Tian instinctively switched out of WeChat.
Then, skillfully opened Weibo.
Soon,
he saw a topic that made him widen his eyes.
[Moonlight and Cat performance ended, Dragon Violin Cup officials criticized by CCTV—Why can’t pop music and classical music receive equal treatment?]