CHAPTER 643: CHAPTER 411: KELLER CUP, MARCHING FORWARD!_2

"Sir Gan really called it... Damn."

Lin Tian couldn’t help but complain.

No way, you can skip the finals and still go to the Keller Cup?

Turning in a blank exam paper and still get into Tsinghua?!

"It’s to be expected."

In the video call, Gan Hua seemed much calmer than Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu, as if he had predicted such a result long ago.

The old man lowered his head and let out a sigh, as if he was brewing some emotion.

Raising his head again, Gan Hua looked into the eyes of the two youngsters:

"Go on, take your music to the world!"

"That’s what the International Music Association wants to see too."

.....

"Listen, Yanyu."

A few minutes later, Nannali’s call came through,

"You want to escape, no chance!"

Nannali spoke with some pride, then gritted her teeth and said,

"I fought for this spot for you."

"Even if you have to crawl, you better crawl to Vienna!"

Nannali shouted loudly,

"Pull yourself together! Our showdown isn’t over yet!"

"At the Keller Cup, we’ll face off again!"

.....

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu, both utterly bewildered, hung up the phone.

Did I hear that right?

Lin Tian was both amused and exasperated.

Nannali’s words.

It really seemed like she had won the Dragon Violin Cup for Gan Yanyu.

With her style, it truly felt like something she would do.

.....

Meanwhile,

In the office.

Yao Han put down his cup, his expression visibly relieved, apparently just coming off a rollercoaster of emotions.

"They advanced."

He Shumo said.

The scholar raised his head and looked out at the city’s towering buildings.

Feeling deeply moved,

"It’s fate."

"Round and round, they finally went to the Keller Cup."

He Shumo’s emotions were complex, unsure whether to be grateful or sad.

But one thing was certain.

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu deserved this result.

"The International Music Association likely wants to see how capable these young people are who dared to skip the Dragon Violin Cup finals."

Yao Han said.

He stared at the cup, recalling Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu’s "Ode to Love."

Now with this dynamic, what kind of music will they bring to the Keller Cup?

The International Music Association is on a different level, unlike the domestic elders.

They clearly saw that Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu are gems.

Unknowingly, Yao Han let out a cold laugh.

This cold laugh made He Shumo feel slightly uncomfortable.

He turned his head to look at Yao Han.

"They finally walked that path, the path of the old folks."

At this, Yao Han’s gaze showed an unusual sentiment.

It’s also the place his brother couldn’t reach years ago.

...

Within an hour of the results being announced.

The association was thrown into chaos.

No one would have guessed that after abandoning candidates with scores ranked 2-10, the invitee of the International Music Association turned out to be the finalist who scored zero.

And this participant had always been the most controversial figure.

——Gan Yanyu.

Seeing this name now, many felt a wave of PTSD sweeping over them.

How could she really be sent to the Keller Cup?!

She didn’t even participate in the finals, yet she’s going to the Keller Cup?

What if they skip the Keller Cup again?

Soon, many suit-clad elders began bickering endlessly.

Among them, tracing back to the root cause.

The biggest culprit was evidently the decision during the semifinals when they didn’t stop it in its crib.

For a moment, the highly respected Tuoba Jianhui in the music world became the target of criticism.

Some radical young musicians directly went to Tianchao Music University to launch a tirade against Tuoba Jianhui.

However, Tuoba Jianhui paid no mind to these happenings.

He simply took several days off in a row, wore a bathrobe, lounged on his balcony rocking chair, and sported a permanent smile.

Appearing carefree and relaxed, any insults don’t seem to bother him at all.

As if he already saw a future he longed for.

.....

The scene returned to Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.

Sitting in front of the computer, the two young individuals could barely contain their excitement.

But, after a brief adjustment, this excitement soon settled back to calmness.

At this moment, for them,

Since they already got the ticket to the Keller Cup.

Now, there was nothing else to think about.

Even before this result came out, under Sir Gan’s suggestion, they started preparing without a day of lazy practice!

Now, for them, it’s just a matter of course.

Get ready to sprint!

...

...

"Earlier, I told you that although you have fully mastered the performance abilities of classical music, you are still missing a very important element to make classical music famous worldwide.... isn’t that right?"

In the music classroom two days later, Gan Hua, sitting in a wheelchair, tapped his cane and said.

"Yes."

Lin Tian nodded.

At that time, when Gan Hua told them this, Lin Tian was quite puzzled.

If their performance abilities were so recognized, then what technique are they lacking?

Even if Lin Tian himself had some problems, it seemed unlikely for Gan Yanyu, right?

This girl was taught by you since childhood, don’t you know her?

Faced with Lin Tian’s question, Sir Gan did not rush to answer but asked instead,

"Let me ask you a question first, with what kind of mindset are you creating now?"

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu were both taken aback.

Lin Tian thought for a moment; he found it easier to answer.

"To win, to create works that more people recognize."

This had always been Lin Tian’s main motivation for creation.

It’s not that complicated, often, he aimed to win!

Of course, considering the spread, he wanted more people to gain something from the music, and he would suitably cater to the fans.

In fact, Lin Tian’s thinking was quite typical of a commercial creator’s mindset.

It’s very normal, after all, they originally rose to fame online.

"....."

Gan Yanyu thought about the question for a longer time.

"Because I want everyone to hear these excellent works, so I practice playing even more diligently."

Gan Yanyu said seriously.

There was a small part of the reason that Gan Yanyu did not state openly.

The premise of "excellent works" was that these pieces were composed by Lin Tian.

Because they were composed by Lin Tian, Gan Yanyu would work even harder to create them.

Even if the emotions were hard to grasp, no matter how many times she failed, Gan Yanyu would never think of giving up, constantly practicing.

"Very good."

Gan Hua said,

"Your mindset in creating is fine, but in my opinion, in treating classical music, you’re still missing a very important quality."

"What?" Lin Tian cooperatively asked.

"A sense of respect for classical music."

Gan Hua said, enunciating each word clearly.

"A sense of respect?"

This time, Lin Tian was a bit mystified.

He could somewhat sense what Gan Hua meant, but the problem was...

Is this... really important?

What does the mindset with which I create have to do with how I shine on the stage?

Isn’t having the ability enough?

"Classical music isn’t that simple. If you merely carry on with a utilitarian mindset or a playful attitude... you can’t bring it to the world."

Gan Hua stated so confidently, speaking like a seasoned individual.

In the past, under Gan Hua’s guidance, Gan Yanyu possessed this quality.

Perhaps influenced by emotions, at least now in their ensemble, Gan Hua felt it was far less than before.

"Regarding this, why it’s important and how to find a solution, a teacher will guide you; you need to comprehend it yourselves."

"Who?"

"Of course, your Dean."

The Dean here—clearly, refers to Tuoba Jianhui, who is currently, nominally, a genuine university teacher to Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.

Should I go find him to teach?

Lin Tian instinctively resisted, but since Sir Gan suggested it, trying wouldn’t hurt.

"Then let’s go back and rest early today; we have his class tomorrow morning."

"Okay."

After saying goodbye, Lin Tian left the classroom first.

At this moment, Gan Yanyu didn’t immediately follow Lin Tian but instead approached her grandfather.

"Grandpa, I want to secretly ask you something....."

Gan Yanyu said softly, then turned to look at the back shadow of Lin Tian leaving.

"Can you teach me composition?"