Chapter 544: Chapter 364: The Agonizing Competition Results
"This meeting is taking a bit long."
On the commentary stand,
seeing that the break time had already exceeded the specified time by 5 minutes.
Fengye let out a sigh,
"Looks like the judges are having some disagreements."
"This is also a normal occurrence, it just shows that our judges are taking a meticulous approach to ensure fairness for each contestant..." Zhu Ye quickly interjected.
At this moment, Fengye glanced at Zhu Ye.
Zhu Ye was also taken aback, staring blankly at him.
The two exchanged glances.
For a moment, they couldn’t help but smirk.
"Why are you laughing, Mr. Zhu Ye?"
"I thought of something happy—why are you laughing?"
"I also thought of something happy..."
"This is the semi-final stage of the Dragon Violin Cup, Mr. Fengye, please be serious."
"Alright, alright."
"....."
The two commentators exchanged remarks.
In the end, they couldn’t help but laugh again, unable to stop, and awkwardly covered their mouths with their hands to avoid being reprimanded by their superiors.
... Too amusing!
As a commentator, Fengye had longed to see this scene for quite a while!
Since the preliminary rounds of the Dragon Violin Cup,
he had been quietly feeling for Gan Yanyu and Mr. Lin Tian.
Putting aside the role of commentator, as a music critic, he was absolutely fond of the music by Moonlight and Cat.
Yet due to their current position, standing on the commentary stand, they could only strive to uphold the rights of the competition.
This is the professional ethics of being a commentator.
Professional ethics is one thing...
but the feelings inside are quite hard to conceal.
Originally, he had already sentenced Gan Yanyu in his heart, even prepared for what might be the last time he would commentate on Gan Yanyu’s performance at the competition.
Yet,
such a twist appeared!
Normally lofty and possessing absolute authority, these veterans.
Now, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu had pushed them into such a frenzy!
Dragging the break time further and further, all to finalize the scoring.
Just thinking about it,
Fengye felt refreshed!
And Zhu Ye, being a more neutral presence, though without a fan filter for Moonlight and Cat. The recent performance had completely moved him, from the bottom of his heart, wishing for Gan Yanyu to receive a fairer evaluation.
Now, this overtime segment should have been an awkward moment for the commentators tasked with keeping things smooth.
However, just by standing there.
Anyone who could resist laughing would be a real genius!
—The intermission was extended to 20 minutes.
The overly long break already made the atmosphere at the Dragon Violin Cup become a bit subtle.
In the audience seats, everyone transitioned from whispering to openly chatting.
In the backstage lounge, various familiar violinists visited each other and gathered for lively conversation.
The content was nothing but discussions on "Moonlight", the recent performance, and anticipation for the competition’s direction......
From breaking precedent to extend scoring time initially, to now extending the meeting time beyond norms.
Everyone had a premonition that they might be witnessing history.
Such an intriguing spectacle isn’t something you get to enjoy often.
More so, people used this seemingly relaxed chat to cover up the tension inside.
Everyone was now emotionally affected by that small meeting room.
...
Meanwhile, in Zhang Dong’s livestream room.
Zhang Dong himself was anything but relaxed.
Right in front of the camera, he resumed praying.
"Brothers, lend your strength to Mr. Gan Yanyu!"
"No gifts! No gifts!"
"Everyone, like me, clasp your hands in front of your chest, close your eyes..."
"Just like this..."
Zhang Dong spoke while showing a serene expression to the camera.
[...Darn, anyone who didn’t know might think Moon Cat Fans have turned into a religion!]
[Damn, treating us Moon Cat Fans like a cult aren’t you!]
[I think you might as well announce you’d trade 20 years of your life to ensure Miss Cat advances.]
.....
However, these sarcastic comments from netizens didn’t shake Zhang Dong.
He remained standing there, like a towering tree... completely still.
Zhang Dong was silent, incessantly praying.
This gesture finally moved countless viewers.
Everyone began to change their attitudes:
[Lend strength to Miss Cat!!]
[You must advance... prayers, prayers!]
[Wooo, as long as Miss Cat advances, I’d even marry her!]
[Stop saying it, I’m already praying.]
[Accompany with a pipe.]
[...]
In this agonizingly long intermission, extended to the 23rd minute—
at the music hall site.
Several suited judges emerged from the side of the venue.
"Here they come!"
"Wow, has the result come out?!"
"What’s going on?"
The audience exchanged comments, some even stood up anxiously to observe the expressions of the elderly judges.
Yet the judges said nothing, their expressions... couldn’t be considered relaxed, some still had flushed faces, likely displaying high energy during the meeting.
The entire 20-minute meeting ended, some had faces even more somber, wiping sweat with handkerchiefs, as if sensing they were about to face a storm.
"Let’s continue the competition."
A more senior judge waved his hand.
The host returned to the stage, began announcing the next contestant.
Everything seemed to resume in an orderly manner.
However, this vexed audiences inside and outside the venue.
[What exactly is the result? I’m dying of anxiety!]
[Darn, can you just give it straight! Whether to eliminate or whatever, can you be quick about it!]
[Ahhhh, if Gan Yanyu doesn’t advance I’ll blow up the event group!!]
[.....]
"The semi-final scores will be announced after all contestants finish their performances, and then the advancement list will also be released."
Zhang Dong explained to the viewers.
He glanced at the judges in the venue, his expression slightly complex.
In fact, judging from the expressions of these old men, it seemed the results might not be very good...
Even if some judges changed their minds and ultimately provided a fair score, the final average might not make the top 11.
However,
Even despite this, Zhang Dong found his mood surprisingly calm as they returned to their seats.
"It’s okay, no matter what the result."
Zhang Dong said,
"Being able to push these arrogant professors into a corner, Moonlight and Miss Cat... have actually proven themselves!"
"In fact, for 16 years, no traditional classical music has made it to the finals of the Dragon Violin Cup — not even the semi-finals."
"Moonlight and the status of ’Moonlight’ don’t need the Dragon Violin Cup to be proven."
Zhang Dong concluded:
"I believe it won’t take long for the public to prove—they have actually succeeded!"
...
...
"Should we wait for the results— or?"
In the lounge,
Lin Tian softly asked Gan Yanyu for her opinion.
Their performance was completed, they could continue watching the competition and wait for the final results.
Or they could leave first, but the competition results might need others to inform them.
"Let’s go." Gan Yanyu said.
"Does it really not matter...?" Lin Tian asked.
He knew this was a crucial competition result for Gan Yanyu.
If she couldn’t find out immediately, it might be tough.
"Actually, we could sit for a while more, because only a quarter of the competition is left, and soon we’ll see the host announce the results live."
Lin Tian said.
Though the downsides of staying are apparent too.
If they advanced, they’d be happier, if eliminated, the feeling of defeat would be amplified...
"It’s okay."
Gan Yanyu replied decisively.
She stood up, walked a few steps forward, arriving in front of the large screen.
Then, the girl turned her head, smiling brightly,
"Right now, I’d rather go have something delicious with Mr. Lin!"