"You think those who are fans of great musicians truly admire their talent? Wrong, many people do it just to satisfy themselves, thinking it’s cool to like someone talented."
Gan Yanyu lowered her head, "Okay... maybe I’m taking it too seriously."
"Who would have thought that our Mr. Gan cares so much about what others think?" Lin Tian said with a smile.
"How can anyone not care..."
In this regard, Lin Tian probably understands a bit.
Actually, everyone has two sides.
People like Gan Yanyu, who are especially good at considering others’ perspectives and empathetic.
They are inherently very sensitive emotionally.
Don’t worry too much about whether her sensitivity is right or wrong most of the time, that has to do with intelligence, not whether she is empathetic or not.
Such people actually care even more about what others think.
People who don’t care about others’ opinions on themselves are often clueless about other people’s thoughts.
However, Gan Yanyu’s case is probably because she learned how to use the internet.
Lin Tian rarely saw her researching this before.
"How about this, I’ll create a fake account online to act as your fan."
Lin Tian suggested, "I’ll become a little fan of Mr. Gan, fervently supporting you..."
Gan Yanyu protested with a flush face.
Inside Xingye Music Academy.
The sound of the piano echoed in the classroom and spilled into the hallway.
After Lin Tian lifted his hands, clapping came from Gao Zhenyang.
"Amazing, Teacher Lin Tian!"
"You’ve improved so much in just a few days!"
Gao Zhenyang said excitedly,
"With this pace, I think you can beat 99% of the candidates!"
"What about the remaining 1%?"
"It’s up to fate, after all, the official exam is quite different from regular practice."
Lin Tian sat back on the chair, stretching languidly.
Just like solving math problems.
From initially not understanding the piano, searching for new methods.
To halfway through, realizing the wrong approach, starting over.
Until now, playing more smoothly and earning Gao Zhenyang’s approval.
This kind of continuous thinking, adjusting strategies, upgrading piano skills midway, and finally solving the problem... it’s fantastic!
"But, Teacher Lin Tian, I still say the same thing, art exams are not that simple, there are many uncertain factors."
For instance, there will be a sight-reading segment.
Choosing a piece Lin Tian has never seen before, to perform on the spot.
Lin Tian is not familiar with the music of this world, so, the possibility of messing up is not non-existent.
Gao Zhenyang is right.
More practice is needed!
"However... how is Teacher Gan Yanyu’s Star Cup preparation going? Haven’t seen her in a while."
During this time, Lin Tian has been training for the art exam alone at Gao Zhenyang’s place, without Gan Yanyu around. Gao Zhenyang had every reason to be concerned.
"She... should be fine," Lin Tian said hesitantly.
From Lin Tian’s understanding of her, this girl is most likely still figuring out "how to imagine Lin Tian being beside her while performing."
Lin Tian shared with Gao Zhenyang the method he and Gan Yanyu figured out.
This upright university professor was taken aback,
In Gao Zhenyang’s eyes, this was almost indistinguishable from some kind of mysticism.
It completely shattered his years of understanding of music education!
That must be the clever approach of a genius musician.
"If that’s the case, Teacher Lin Tian..." Gao Zhenyang said,
"Shouldn’t you give her some little trinket to carry during the competition, touching that object to remind her of you—just like in the TV dramas."