Producer System: My Girlfriend is a Cellist-Chapter 57 - 56 The Future Gan Yanyu Aspires To

Looking at Gan Yanyu, who bore a striking resemblance to a college student, Lin Tian suddenly felt a little dizzy.

If that day’s events hadn’t happened...

If he hadn’t just happened to come across Gan Yanyu sitting at the doorstep on his way home.

If he hadn’t decisively rushed up to stop her.

Then everything that followed wouldn’t have happened.

Gan Yanyu’s future as a college student would have never occurred...

"Lin Tian."

Lin Tian lifted his head, and the girl stood before him, waving her hand with a smile,

"Let’s go."

...

The academy Gao Zhenyang was affiliated with was the Music Academy.

After stopping a passing student to ask for directions, the two of them quickly found their way.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the academy, the place was equally filled with artistic atmosphere, with colorful sculptures and modern buildings that boasted a sense of design.

A few students happened to be walking out of the teaching building, laughing and talking. They were all holding harps in their arms, seemingly just finished a performance, and were happily heading towards the cafeteria.

So youthful.

Lin Tian sincerely marveled.

The harp, an instrument that seemed even more rare than the cello.

If it weren’t for the university, Lin Tian might never come across one in his entire life.

Perhaps, that was one of the meanings of a university.

Even the most niche fields could find their paths of study here.

Like, Lin Tian had also heard that some universities offer majors in maintenance of the Imperial Palace relics, drying of raisins, missile repair, and even Animal Linguistics...

For instance, the respected Comrade Ding Zhen was an outstanding graduate of Animal Linguistics.

Once inside the academy, Lin Tian sent a message to Gao Zhenyang.

[I’m here, Mr. Gao.]

Soon after, he received a reply:

[Sorry, I’m a bit tied up at the moment. Wait for about ten minutes and then come up to the third floor.]

[Alright.]

Lin Tian was not in a hurry.

The two roamed leisurely along the hallways of the teaching building.

Passing a spacious corridor, suddenly, Lin Tian turned his head, and Gan Yanyu was nowhere to be seen.

"Mr. Gan?"

Lin Tian called out, only to find that Gan Yanyu was standing motionless in front of a wall.

Approaching, Lin Tian saw that the wall was filled with a variety of trophies and certificates.

And the girl was staring at them.

Her eyes were full of light.

"Silver prize of the Clark International Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions in the piano world."

"The Italy Verdi Opera Competition, the most popular singing award among the Zhonghua people..."

Gan Yanyu introduced these trophies to Lin Tian as if they were treasures.

The more she talked, the more excited she became,

"It’s so incredible... Were these all won by students from this school?"

"And teachers as well."

Lin Tian pointed to one of the trophies, which clearly had a certain professor’s name inscribed on it.

Gan Yanyu turned around, and behind her was a wall with an introduction to the academy’s teachers.

As if she had discovered an even greater treasure, Gan Yanyu suddenly ran to that wall.

"Mr. Wang Wenwei, he’s a teacher at this school too?"

Extending her slender index finger toward one of the photos, Gan Yanyu jumped excitedly in place,

"He’s the guy from the percussion textbooks!"

Before she could finish, Gan Yanyu saw another photo, widening her eyes,

"Ms. Chen Yi! She’s a musician who has worked with the world-renowned conductor Elias Alte!"

"She’s a teacher here too!"

"..."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Lin Tian didn’t recognize these people, but seeing Gan Yanyu, who normally struggled to express emotions, showing such rare happiness today, he felt a warmth in his heart.

He could probably understand the excitement of suddenly realizing that the idol you admire is so close to you.

Like if he ever went to Japan and saw a lecture by Professor Momonoki Kanami at a university, he would definitely fight for a seat in the first row.

And he would have to raise his hand to ask a question, satisfying a longstanding curiosity: Professor, why is one of the spirals missing its center...

"So the Music Academy has so many incredible teachers... If I could get admitted to this university, I’d be content..."

After examining an entire wall, Gan Yanyu took two steps back, clenched her little fists, placed them in front of her chest, and sighed, as if making a beautiful wish.

Hearing this, Lin Tian pondered.

"Yanyu?"

"Hmm?"

"With your cello playing being so good, is it really necessary to go to university?"

Lin Tian knew that his question was a strange one.

Why go to university?

This seemed like a silly question—what else would college entrance exam students do if not attend university?

But he still wanted to know—for the girl, what other meanings it held...

After all, Gan Yanyu had returned from the UK, and one of the most important reasons she cited was the college entrance exam.

Saying that the Academy’s teachers are amazing, but Gan Yanyu’s grandpa is even more so.

At least in terms of the cello, there probably isn’t anyone who could teach Gan Yanyu better than Sir Gan.

In fact, many of the world’s prominent figures and richest people have dropped out of university to start a business at home.

It seems that if you have the ability to make money in the field, completing university is not strictly necessary.

Gan Yanyu, with stars in her eyes longing for university, what is she thinking?

"..."

"Of course it’s necessary, university isn’t just about studying."

Gan Yanyu pressed her hands together, seriously telling Lin Tian,

"Think about it, at university, you can meet lots and lots of friends with the same dreams as you, here, you see the industry seniors you’ve always admired."

"I want to form a band, so I could find a classmate who’s good at an instrument, I like classical music, so I can find friends who like the same, and we can collaborate on composing..."

"So, you mean it’s about building connections."

Lin Tian said, "Indeed, that’s a very important reason for attending university..."

"Not building connections! It’s about the atmosphere, the atmosphere!"

Gan Yanyu frowned, her index finger raised.

She felt slightly disappointed at Lin Tian’s ’insensitivity’.

Everything was about considering the pros and cons, wouldn’t that be too boring?

At this point,

Gan Yanyu’s eyes gradually softened again,

"Actually, on the way here, seeing those brothers and sisters, I was really envious..."

"Envious?" Lin Tian asked, "Envious of what?"

"They’re really confident."

"With their own efforts, they made it into such a university, studying earnestly, chasing their dreams... that kind of confidence, it’s really something I envy."

Gan Yanyu said softly, looking down.

"...."

Lin Tian felt moved.

Indeed, as a high school student, seeing those university students on the way here, indeed touched a chord.

For Gan Yanyu, who had always been introverted and reticent,

this feeling must be even stronger.

"I want that kind of life too, where we strive constantly but also have moments of leisure when we can take our instruments and step out of the lecture halls. When cherry blossoms fall, we sit on the grass, enjoy the breeze, listen to lovely melodies, and eat sweet treats..."

Gan Yanyu pressed her hands together and rested them beside her small face.

She smiled gently, as if talking about something very blissful.

"I... we?" Lin Tian was slightly surprised.

"Didn’t you say before that if possible, not only should the two of us go to the same city, but it would be best if we could attend the same university..."

Gan Yanyu looked down, put her hands behind her back, walked towards Lin Tian, then slowly lifted her head and looked earnestly into his eyes,

"I want to apply for the Music Academy, will you apply with me..."

"Tian...?"