Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 204 - 171 Are You Smiling?

Just then, Lin Tian noticed that several extras in the distance, sitting by the window in a rest area, seemed eager to move and kept casting excited yet complex glances in his direction.

"All of them are trainees aiming for a career as professional musicians. They heard they were going to shoot a MV for Moonlight and Cat and were all scrambling to help."

Noticing Lin Tian’s gaze, He Zhichen smiled.

Scrambling to help, huh?

Lin Tian found this somewhat interesting; it seemed they were fans of himself and Gan Yanyu.

"Do you want to go say hello?" He Zhichen asked.

"Hmm?"

Lin Tian had heard clearly but didn’t see the point in doing so.

"Isn’t this Mr. Moonlight’s first time making a public appearance? It’s important to make a good impression. Establishing a good reputation in the industry can never go wrong."

"Sure, I’ll wait for Mr. Gan then, they should like Mr. Gan more, right?"

"...How could that be."

He Zhichen interrupted Lin Tian, "Compared to an outstanding performer like Gan Yanyu, those who dream of being professional musicians definitely idolize a composer like you even more."

"Really?"

This took Lin Tian by surprise.

He was probably too accustomed to being the "original Lin Tian" comfortably invisible under the spotlight of Gan Yanyu. He suddenly forgot how formidable his own alter ego was.

"These trainees idolize you to the point of worship, and now that they see how young and handsome you are, they must be barely containing their excitement..." He Zhichen whispered in Lin Tian’s ear.

"..."

Now he had no choice but to go!

Lin Tian walked straight over to them.

One of the trainees, upon seeing Lin Tian approaching, instantly showed an excited expression, swiftly tapping the person next to them.

"Look, look..."

"Hey hey... he’s coming over..."

They murmured quietly among themselves, and soon everyone looked over, their spirits visibly lifting.

After Lin Tian reached them, a girl with red hair suddenly stood up,

"Mr. Moonlight! Hello!!"

She stammered, then carefully scrutinized his face with cautious gazes.

Instantly, a blush spread across her delicately made-up face, clearly stunned by the unexpected handsomeness.

"Hello."

Lin Tian smiled reservedly.

"Mr. Moonlight, I will take the shooting very seriously later on!"

Another boy also abruptly stood up, clearly nervous, yet proclaimed loudly,

"It’s a great honor to partake in your music!"

"Me too!"

"I won’t let you down, Mr. Moonlight!"

For a moment, the trainees all professed their loyalty, seemingly eager to show off their best to their idol. Even though Lin Tian hadn’t said much, they were full of enthusiasm.

"Hmm."

Finding these youthful faces charming, Lin Tian felt a hint of affection.

They didn’t yet bear the signs of being jaded by talent agencies, still holding pure passion for music and adoration for composers in their eyes...

These were fresh-faced trainees indeed, always so passionate and innocent when chasing their dreams.

After becoming an elder in the industry like old man Liu Yong, this kind of purity no longer existed.

"Give it your best in the ensemble later."

Lin Tian gestured to them and then turned to leave.

The trainees immediately huddled together again, buzzing with excitement:

"Oh my god, I couldn’t see clearly from afar, Mr. Moonlight is so handsome up close!!"

"When we came here, Chen said he was still preparing for college entrance exams..."

"A true prodigy composer... I’m so glad we came to see him in person!"

The red-haired girl hugged her violin tightly, her face dreamy and intoxicated:

"Handsome and talented, he even smiled at me just now, wuuu... I’d be willing to get a kiss from such lips, to have Mr. Moonlight write a song for me..."

"You’re really trying to have your cake and eat it too... Mr. Moonlight belongs to Miss Cat!" another companion said, facepalming furiously.

"..."

While the scene was still being set up.

Lin Tian returned to his piano and began to test the sound.

Meanwhile, he frowned slightly.

From yesterday’s contemplation, he had devised a plan—on how to overcome Gan Yanyu.

And he was preparing to use it during the upcoming shoot.

The only thing was, this method was a gamble... and if he lost, the price would be excruciating.

Probably a shattering of his own spiritual resolve.

To the point of vowing never to love again.

Perhaps becoming a music poet like Liu Yong after that, wandering through various pleasure quarters with his music, indulging to the full, and being seen by the world as a flamboyantly grand musician.

"Thump-thump-thump—"

Just then, with a rhythmic sound of high heels,

the back door of the café was pushed open.

"I’m late."

A tall figure walked in.

For a moment, Lin Tian, He Zhichen, and some staff and trainees nearby all looked over.

"..."

Everyone’s eyes were transfixed.

A plain face with a touch of very clear, light makeup, a pair of sapphire earrings hanging from her earlobes.

Her black hair, as ink-like as usual, casually draped over her waist.

A simple yet exquisite purple dress with a flower pinned at the waist, and a delicate crystal necklace hanging from her beautiful collarbone.

Just standing there, she exuded a demeanor of elegance and dignity, yet she was as cute and charming as a doll.

So beautiful.

That’s what Lin Tian thought to himself.

Compared to her usual stage look, today’s Gan Yanyu had less of a "posed" posture and more of a confident and friendly vibe.

Especially on her face.

With a slight smile.

As though she was headed to a date full of anticipation.

"Mr. Gan...."

"Hmm?"

"Are you... smiling?"

Lin Tian couldn’t help but ask.

"Do I?" Gan Yanyu was puzzled.

"Indeed."

"Maybe I just thought of something happy."

"You’ve been smiling nonstop; you’ve never stopped," said Lin Tian.

"....."

Gan Yanyu took out her phone, and using the dark screen as a mirror, she realized that the corners of her mouth did indeed seem to be curved up.

Suddenly, the girl really couldn’t help but laugh, and she laughed joyously.

Seeing this, Lin Tian immediately covered his mouth.

Then, as if catching someone red-handed, Gan Yanyu also swiftly raised her slender finger, pointing at Lin Tian’s cheek, and said:

"You’re smiling too."

"Me? I’m not."

"Really."

The two of them looked at each other, unable to stop the urge to laugh. This strange feeling, as if contagious, yet neither could find the cause.

So weird.

Gan Yanyu couldn’t help but think. Why is it that just now, upon seeing Lin Tian, I suddenly feel like laughing...?

Then, as if finally having settled her emotions.

Lin Tian composed his expression, striving not to laugh, stood up, and walked up to Gan Yanyu.

Extending his hand towards her, he said seriously:

"Before the shoot starts....."

"Shall we try to dance a bit?"