CHAPTER 265: CHAPTER 220: YINGQIN CUP GRAND CHAMPION!

Lin Tian was stunned for a moment when Gan Yanyu unexpectedly took his arm.

Then he smiled,

"Since Mr. Gan invited me, there’s nothing I can do about it."

Under the somewhat astonished gaze of the staff,

The two of them walked shoulder to shoulder out of the room and headed towards the stage.

At this moment, at the venue.

The atmosphere on site had been completely ignited.

In the audience, everyone was nervously exchanging thoughts, revisiting the performances just now, and discussing who might most likely win.

At the judges’ table, the expressions of the various judges were slightly serious. Clearly, even though they had discussed and met, they still had no clear idea who would ultimately receive the most "A+" grades.

"This year’s competition... must be the most anxious one in nearly a decade!"

An elder professor exclaimed.

"Yes, both of them, under 26, participated in the professional group with exceptions, and both made it to the final for the first time in the history of the competition..."

Another elderly judge also remarked.

"Frankly, I like both of them a lot, it’s really hard to choose..."

"Bai Xi has already been runner-up once, it would be too cruel for her to be runner-up again... but Gan Yanyu has also had a tough journey, after all, she is Elder Gan’s granddaughter, and she must have faced a lot of doubts along the way, it’s really impressive that she made it this far..."

Usually, the closer it gets to announcing the results, the more relaxed the judges feel, because the feeling of sitting on the judge’s bench and waiting to announce someone else’s result is quite exhilarating.

But this time, in the final, everyone seemed to unexpectedly put themselves in the perspective of the contestants, becoming nervous together out of love for the performances!

"Here it comes..."

As some spectators made sparse noises, the entire venue became quiet.

Under everyone’s attention.

Gan Yanyu walked onto the stage, accompanied by Lin Tian.

They stood with Bai Xi on either side of the trophy.

The stage lights were dazzling, shining on the three young contestants.

Making the transparent crystal trophy in the middle look flawlessly beautiful...

The host came to the front of the stage.

Facing the silent audience, the host picked up the microphone,

"After tallying the scores just now, the winner of the championship is now in this envelope I hold."

"Now, I’m going to open it."

"....."

At the venue, all the spectators held their breath, watching as the host opened the envelope.

At the same time.

Countless viewers watching the live broadcast on the Qingjiang Music Association’s official account also became excited.....

They continuously sent danmaku on the screen, predicting the outcome of the competition.

"..."

Then, the host took out the slip of paper inside.

Just like at the Oscars.

After seeing the slip of paper, the host showed a slightly surprised expression.

He raised his eyebrows, looked at the audience, slightly pouted his lips, and made an "oh～" shape with his mouth.

That expression seemed to say:

"Oh～ it turns out to be this person～"

And then.

One impatient member of the audience in the front row couldn’t take it anymore: "Oh your mother..."

"Gan Yanyu!"

As the host’s voice fell.

The entire venue instantly plunged into unrivaled frenzy! Various cheers, screams, and applause followed one after another.

"The champion of this Yingqin Cup is Gan Yanyu!!"

The host emphasized again.

Blue ribbons fluttered down above the stage, the judges all stood up, smiling and clapping along with the audience.

"Gan Yanyu’s performance of ’Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor’ on the stage of this final, with her exquisite violin skills! Strong cellist fundamentals! Expressed a rich tapestry of emotions! She won over all the judges, receiving a perfect score of ’A+’ from all 11 judges!!"

The host rapidly read from the script, speaking aloud.

In this moment, the noise, the clamor, the host’s commentaries...

All of it, for Gan Yanyu, was like a breeze passing by her ears.

For a moment, the girl was in a trance.

Turning around, Lin Tian smiled as he looked into her eyes.

"Go ahead."

"....."

Gan Yanyu mustered her courage and strode forward.

Then, at the center of the stage, she touched the trophy.

The cold sensation was particularly chilling in this winter.

But holding it in her hands, it ignited all the blood in her body in an instant....

Under countless gazes.

Gan Yanyu lifted it high!

The applause from the audience grew even more enthusiastic, and Bai Xi, after smiling, started clapping too but couldn’t hide the fleeting look of dejection on her face.

At that moment, Yanyu’s eyes moistened.

Everything in front of her became blurry, and the young girl continuously muttered,

"Grandpa... do you see this?"

"I did it... I really did it..."

Two and a half years.

Gan Yanyu did many things wrong, contracted an incurable disease, and lost important people.

But even so, bearing these pains, with the dumbest and most foolish methods, she kept moving forward!

Then, she turned around and looked at Lin Tian.

She wiped the tears from her eyes and quickly walked up.

In the eyes of everyone.

Gan Yanyu grabbed one of Lin Tian’s hands and placed it on the trophy.

Lin Tian gave a wry smile, then, following Yanyu’s lead, extended his hand to touch the trophy with her.

He too was gratified.

Mr. Gan really did as he said.

On the stage of this final competition, she really didn’t rely on anyone.

She completely won this championship by her sheer talent, conquering the judges with her performance!

The two of them walked to the front of the stage and together, lifted the trophy high.

Leaving only Bai Xi behind a corner of the stage, standing awkwardly like a tiny ant.

At this moment, the host very timely added,

"Let us once again, with warm applause, congratulate Gan Yanyu and her partner Lin Tian!!"

"This half-year, Gan Yanyu will represent all cellists from Qingjiang Province in the Dragon Violin Cup!"

"Let us look forward to her performance there!"

"....."

"....."

The remaining time was... almost like a dream.

Lin Tian himself felt that he would never forget this short hour.

Gan Yanyu delivered her acceptance speech and took interviews from the media.

Amidst the crazy throng of fans, Lin Tian stood quietly by her side, listening to her speak.

After the competition, Yao Han, He Shumo, and several judges enthusiastically came up and shook hands with both of them.

It was truly an ending with everyone reunited.

Yao Han was the most excited among them.

This guy, for some reason, held onto Lin Tian’s hand for a long time, emotionally expressing his blessings for both.

And sincerely hoped that the duo could keep playing together forever, performing to the entire world.

...Although it sounded weird, Lin Tian still expressed his thanks.

"..."

After a full hour had passed, and all procedures were revisited, the two finally walked out of the concert hall.

The trophy would be delivered to Gan Yanyu’s home later via mail.

"So... what’s next....."

Looking up at the blue sky, Lin Tian took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air.

It was about time to move to the dining segment.

At this moment, his phone rang.

It was a message from Xu Yong.

[Beep beep beep, Lin Tian, as per your instructions, the plan proceeds as normal!]

[Buddy, everything is arranged for you, the rest is up to you!!]