In the frame, the girl playing suddenly glanced towards the camera.
That glance, through the screen.
In Lin Tian’s view, met the eyes of him and Gan Yanyu.
Gan Yanyu covered her chest.
Her eyes slightly filled with surprise.
You’re watching from there, aren’t you?
Bai Xi’s lips curled up.
As someone who is always the center of attention on stage.
She has a skill that other performers lack—
She can always easily find the position of the camera.
This is not a simple skill, many professional idols can’t do it, but Bai Xi can.
What are you thinking while watching my performance?
The first time Bai Xi noticed Gan Yanyu.
Besides her figure diligently memorizing sheet music, there was another feature that left a deep impression.
A face not only on par but even much more beautiful than her own.
However, unlike Bai Xi’s face which naturally emits charisma and attracts others.
Gan Yanyu’s beauty is like that of a lofty flower, emitting a coldness that makes her difficult to approach.
She clearly owns a face that should also be fit for a protagonist’s role.
But Gan Yanyu’s life seems completely different from her own.
Not only does she lack the confidence Bai Xi possesses, but despite having exceptional talent, this girl always seems to exude confusion and hesitation...
Until, two years later today, when she gained a partner.
Since then, Bai Xi began to see her undergoing a transformation one step at a time...
So, from the beginning, Bai Xi was curious about Lin Tian and their story.
What kind of life experiences have they been through?
And what kind of chance, what kind of emotions,
Have brought you to where you are now?
How did you find this cellist who should have been buried in a mental cage?
Bai Xi was merely "interested" in them.
Is to meet such legendary contestants in the grand finale.
If the opponents are "Moonlight and Cat"...
How wonderful that sounds!
No matter the outcome.
Everyone will definitely present a performance to the audience that they will never forget!
Now, I’m going first!
Bai Xi lifted her face, her long hair flowing, the cello resting on her shoulders, her legs crossed, she adjusted her position, and sped up her bow!
As the music reached its climax—
The passionate and touching sound of the cello played.
Like a charming poppy blooming its petals, presenting its most vibrant stamen to all the audience!
"So... such a beautiful performance!!"
In the audience, every mouth slightly agape, showing expressions of astonishment or intoxication.
"Her smile alone has such a strong infectious power!"
"It sounds so good, this part feels like it could be listened to a hundred times over!"
"I was just thinking how white this cello is... In the end, I’m vulgar, nothing reaches my heart quite sound of the cello..."
The inherently strong communal empathy of pop music.
Combined with Bai Xi’s performance that one simply can’t take their eyes off!
For a moment, all the audience were intoxicated by this beautiful cello sound...
These two years, some people have doubted Bai Xi’s cello skill because of her looks.
Even, other performers have complained that Bai Xi’s performance attire is too flashy and her makeup too heavy, affecting the performance of other contestants...
Numerous competitors have fallen and failed,
Yet Bai Xi has always been winning!
As the performance curtain falls,
Thunderous applause fills the venue.
Even the panel of judges can’t help but applaud.
"The perfect performance... truly the steadiest competitor in this contest, completely worry-free..."
"Indeed, this is the quality expected on the grand finale stage."
He Shumo adjusted his glasses.
Though his words were conservative, his face was already filled with a post-event thrill.
"Watching a high-attraction performer is such a pleasure..." He Shumo couldn’t help but sigh.
"Don’t rush, Mr. He, something even better is coming up."
"Gan Yanyu? She’s not up to it."
"Do you like flirty ones?"
"No, I don’t like women who are already taken."
"My taste is actually quite the opposite..."
The conversation diverged a bit.
In the end, He Shumo sighed regretfully,
"After this performance, Gan Yanyu is far behind. Bai Xi’s performance today was stellar. Unless she brings the quality seen in the last ’D Major Canon’, I can’t think of how Gan Yanyu can surpass her."
"But looking at the piece they prepared this time, it’s a dance piece. Such pieces have a decent lower limit, but it’s difficult to achieve a breakthrough at the upper limits. I suspect the other professors share my view."
Hearing this, Yao Han didn’t argue.
If it was traditional classic music, Gan Yanyu might have a slight chance.
But using a regular dance piece to surpass Bai Xi’s ’Falling Leaves’ is indeed too challenging.
"You don’t understand."
Yao Han gave a mysterious smile,
"The most powerful aspect of Gan Yanyu and Lin Tian isn’t the extreme performances you’re thinking of."
"Their secret weapon is to interpret music in an unexpected, jaw-dropping way that could take everyone by surprise again."
He Shumo stared blankly at Yao Han, stunned for a few seconds,
"Whose side are you on?"
"Whoever creates the best performance, I’m on their side!"
Backstage in the hallway.
Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu tidy their clothing and head towards the stage.
Around the corner of the hallway, they encounter Bai Xi who just finished her performance.
"Ah, Teacher Gan Yanyu, Teacher Lin Tian."
Bai Xi stopped, raising her right hand to 45 degrees,
"What a coincidence!"
"...How is it a coincidence?"
One is going on stage, and the other is leaving. Isn’t it expected?
This is too much of a cliché for small talk.
"By the way, I just found out you guys are ’Moonlight and Cat’ on Douyin, I’ve always liked your music!"
"So, keep your spirits up!"
Bai Xi said to Lin Tian with the same fervor, not seeming like the attitude of a competitor.
"No need for niceties..."
"This one – is sincere."
Bai Xi suddenly became serious, her voice lowered, softly saying,
"Hope we all can create a stage today that will be remembered by all spectators!"
Then, Bai Xi lifted her head, showing an unprecedented sincerity, and smiled lightly,
"If possible, I’d like to be friends with you after the competition."
"Being friends with ’Moonlight and Cat’, just thinking about it feels so cool."