Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 694 - 436 "Face"_2

"Bang—"

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu pushed open the door to the lounge.

Everyone’s eyes were focused on them.

For some reason.

Suddenly, the air froze.

A strange atmosphere pervaded the lounge.

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu were both emotionally intelligent people, and they quickly sensed this odd feeling.

The gazes from around them, how to say it... not exactly hostile, but definitely not friendly, seemed to have a much more complex emotion.

Though Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu weren’t particularly weak individuals, they also knew that at this moment, if they acted all jovial as the victors, it might be dangerous.

The two gradually regained some calm from their previous excitement, then remained silent and returned to their seats.

"What’s up with them?"

Gan Yanyu quietly asked beside him.

Gan Yanyu was sharper than Lin Tian in sensing emotional shifts. She could clearly feel that they seemed disliked.

"Maybe it’s because we’re too strong? So they’re jealous and hateful." This was Lin Tian’s reasonable explanation.

But thinking about it, those who can come here should all be great musicians, right? They shouldn’t be that petty.

But considering that even someone like Tuoba Jianhui could be petty, it’s not impossible for these people.

"I don’t think so."

Gan Yanyu shook her head,

"If it’s just because we beat them, it shouldn’t result in looks like these."

"Then what should it be like?" Lin Tian mimicked Gan Yanyu’s tone.

"Boom boom boom—"

The sound of leather shoes stepping on the floor.

The two simultaneously looked up, and before them was Brian walking straight over.

Uh oh,

The most hated has come!

Lin Tian didn’t know why the others were hostile towards them, but this one definitely had the most reason.

Lin Tian instinctively shielded Gan Yanyu, as it was this guy who had hated them before the contest and had just been knocked out of first place in Group B by Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.

Now coming over, certainly wouldn’t be for anything good.

Just as Lin Tian was thinking this.

Suddenly—

Brian faced the two, bending his upper body down.

Bowing to them.

This scene not only stunned the cellists secretly observing around, but also left Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu astonished.

Then, Brian straightened his body, standing over six feet tall, yet giving off a very humble posture at the moment:

"(Mr. Lin Tian, I deeply apologize for my previous rudeness towards you!)"

"(You are a great composer, and your partner, Ms. Gan Yanyu, is a very outstanding cellist.)"

Brian spoke in a serious tone, word by word.

However, it was evident that his face was blushing profusely. It was unclear whether it was for shame over his previous offensive behavior or embarrassment from apologizing to Lin Tian face to face, or perhaps both.

Upon hearing Brian’s praise, Lin Tian was a bit dumbstruck. Meanwhile, Gan Yanyu responded promptly with a polite and gracious smile:

"(You flatter us, Mr. Brian, your performance was also excellent, we didn’t win by much.)"

"(No, I not only lost in the competition, but also made a mistake in judging people.)"

Brian gritted his teeth and said indignantly,

"(To have been so disrespectful to Mr. Lin Tian earlier, it’s truly a grave error on my part!)"

"...." Lin Tian curiously looked at Brian, he could be certain that Brian was sincerely apologizing.

Before the contest, he’d been like those most disdainful minor villains in anime, yet afterwards, was so sincere and humble... such a stark contrast, truly intriguing.

Lin Tian thought about it carefully, it seemed not to violate Brian’s persona.

His inherent arrogance is reserved for people he looks down upon.

And it’s good that Brian, unlike those noble family idiots, doesn’t judge people solely by background; he values opponent’s strength more. Towards those he deems weak, he shows disdain and innate contempt and disgust.

However, once you become someone he acknowledges as "strong."

He would immediately recognize his issue, take the initiative to apologize with humility beyond everyone’s expectations.

Face change.

Hard to judge.

For such a person, there are actually many words to describe—

Like [hypocritical], like [bully the meek and fear the strong].

However,

Lin Tian glanced at the other cellists in the lounge.

Except for the cellist he was somewhat familiar with, known as Connor, in the corner, and another person standing beside him.

Most people’s eyes were filled with complex hostility.

In comparison, a person like Brian, seemed more sincere.

At least he’s a genuine scoundrel.

Gan Yanyu, hearing Brian speak of things like "disrespect," listened somewhat puzzled.

Could it be?

She tilted her head and said:

"Actually it wasn’t really your fault, just that your hand accidentally touched ba...."

Before Gan Yanyu could finish the word "pa," Lin Tian quickly covered the girl’s mouth.

Gan Yanyu, what are you doing with your potion?!!

Lin Tian glared at Gan Yanyu, his eyes practically shouting.

Who allowed such words to come out of your little mouth?!

Is that what your little mouth is for?!

Your little mouth is only for kissing me!

Got it?!

Lin Tian’s inner monologue was conveyed through his gaze, and Gan Yanyu, somewhat aggrieved, nodded slightly, indicating she understood, before he finally let go.

In Brian’s bewildered face, Lin Tian turned to him and said,

"No worries."

"After all, we’ve never considered you a competitor."

Hearing this, the corner of Brian’s mouth twitched.

Clearly, Lin Tian’s words weren’t implying that Brian wasn’t an opponent.

Rather, that he wasn’t worthy.

"(I understand now, Mr. Lin Tian.)"

Brian took a deep breath and withdrew the hand he had originally planned to extend.

——Earlier, it was my foolishness. I want to know, do I still have the right to shake hands with you now?

Originally, that’s what Brian intended to say.

But looking at it now, Lin Tian most likely wouldn’t accept it.

Brian didn’t say anything more; he was entirely composed.

How he usually looked down on those weaker than him.

Now, faced with Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu, who were stronger, if they looked down on him, Brian would accept it and only attribute it to his lack of ability.

"(Regardless of whether you see me as a competitor, in the finals, I will give my all to compete with you!)" Brian said.

"Alright, looking forward to it."

Lin Tian laughed.

...

Watching Brian’s back shadow fade away, Lin Tian spread his hands, feeling somewhat helpless.

He really hadn’t planned on getting involved with these people.

Yet one by one, they all ended up coming to him.

However, Nishikawa might not have been entirely wrong; Brian was relatively normal — compared to the others.

At this moment, another cellist had just finished their performance, and the score of 91.34 appeared on the big screen.

The relaxation room was filled with sighs of regret; everyone was saying that person should have scored above 95 if they had performed normally.

Lin Tian chuckled.

Apparently.

The pressure buff of being in the top group wouldn’t disappear.

It would only accumulate, until it randomly crushed an unlucky soul.

...

Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu walked out of the relaxation room, intending to return to the hotel first.

But in the corridor, they ran into a contestant who had just left Room 1 and was about to step onto the stage.

It was Nannali.

The two were stunned, and then exchanged a glance with Nannali.

The next second—

"You two jerks!"

Nannali rushed forward, raising her little fists towards Gan Yanyu, who was closest, but after a second’s hesitation, she turned to pound on Lin Tian instead,

"Why didn’t you look for me when you came to Vienna, why?!

I thought we were friends!!"

Nannali burst into tears, "You have no idea how much pressure I’ve been under these past few days....."

Crying while swinging her fists at Lin Tian, Lin Tian ducked repeatedly.

"Hey, we didn’t even know you were in Vienna!"

Lin Tian grabbed Nannali’s arm and shouted, "If you wanted to find us, why didn’t you come look for us yourself?!"

In an instant,

Nannali, who had been crying like a pear blossom, fell silent.

..... Ha! Stubborn tsundere!

Lin Tian couldn’t even be bothered to taunt anymore.

"Where are you going now?"

Nannali asked instead.

This girl had the trait of sensibly backing down when she knew she couldn’t argue.

"Back to the hotel, what else is there to do after performing?"

"Don’t go!"

Nannali hurriedly shouted.

Those words were directed at Gan Yanyu.

"Watch my performance..."

Nannali almost pleaded, looking at Gan Yanyu with complex and special emotions in her eyes.