The "Dragon Violin Cup" national cello competition professional group live event.
As the name of the next contestant, "Gan Yanyu," was announced from the host’s mouth on stage,
the entire music hall’s atmosphere instantly became restless.
"Finally it’s here, the contestant Gan Yanyu from Qingjiang."
"Presumably, this is also one of the performances many members of the audience are most looking forward to today."
The commentator Zhu Ye said with a solemn expression,
"I don’t know if everyone has been online recently. There’s been some intense discussion on the internet regarding Maozi’s pop music and Gan Yanyu’s classical music..."
What an intense exchange!
At this moment, the netizens in the live broadcast room couldn’t hold back any longer.
Anyone watching the live broadcast here knows.
Recently, just the topics related to the Dragon Violin Cup on Weibo alone have caused quite a stir.
On one side is the king-tier producer of the Chinese music industry, and on the other is the rising new top star in the music circle.
The arguments have been nothing short of earth-shattering.
Even when today’s live broadcast just started, both sides had another "intense exchange" in the live broadcast room.
"Perhaps it’s the arrangement of fate, but in this competition, the draw placed Gan Yanyu right after Maozi."
"Such continuous viewing surely satisfies many audience members’ desire to see a ’strong showdown,’ right?"
In fact, the online buzz this time is so significant, involving two focal contestants and touching on the sensitive topic of the Dragon Violin Cup’s rules: the issue of preserving classical music.
Why hasn’t the official Dragon Violin Cup responded at all?
It’s easy to understand.
The officials want to create this competitive topic to hype up the competition’s popularity! They are happy to see such an effect.
And that’s why this time, the topic has stirred up the entire music circle and even the neighboring Chinese music industry to a point where everyone knows, due in large part to the official’s laissez-faire attitude.
Now, outside the arena, the ones under the most pressure are undoubtedly the two commentators.
Actually, being people in this circle, Zhu Ye and Fengye’s stance is more neutral.
That is, they respect the results of the rules reform, support the cultivation of more world-class performers, yet always maintain a genuine affection for classical music, unwilling to see classical musicians abandoned by the times.
Among them, Fengye himself is a fan of both Gan Yanyu and Lin Tian.
At this moment, his feelings are even more complicated.
According to Fengye’s understanding of the committee, he knows that today, Gan Yanyu is certain to be eliminated here.
However, he still can’t bear to see such pure individuals being targeted by the violent culture of the current internet fan circles with attacks that shouldn’t be aimed at them.
At least, during their swan song.
Fengye paused, after a moment of silence, he faced the camera and said: Follow current novels on novel fire.net
"Actually, I still want to say a few words to everyone here."
"Both Maozi and Gan Yanyu are musicians worthy of our admiration. Whether it’s pop music or classical music, as long as it’s liked by everyone, it’s good music."
"I just hope that in the upcoming performance, everyone can quietly listen to this piece, regardless of any previous stereotypes against classical music — I hope everyone can listen attentively. I believe Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu will not disappoint..."
Beside him, Zhu Ye looked surprised at his partner.
Fengye’s commentary has always been more exaggerated and bold in style, and seeing such a serious Fengye, Zhu Ye felt a bit unaccustomed.
To the point where he even forgot to follow up on this statement.
And hearing Fengye’s sincere speech,
the previously silent majority in the live broadcast room began to speak up at this moment.
[Well said! Why always tangled in what music to listen to? I listen to jazz and often get criticized for liking to watch chimpanzees play trumpets.]
[You all should take a good listen too, the music from Moonlight and Cat needs to be savored!]
[Listening carelessly, not really understanding, it’s hard to find a good angle to criticize, isn’t it?]
Just as the official live broadcast of the Dragon Violin Cup was laying the groundwork for Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu’s appearance,
on Bilibili, several commentators who received official authorization from the Dragon Violin Cup gradually reached the website’s homepage.
Among them, the most popular one, with viewer numbers just below the official live broadcast room, was the second live stream.
It was an uploader named [Sunny Mr. Dong].
In fact, it wasn’t until Gan Yanyu was about to appear that Zhang Dong finally started the live broadcast.
Here, it could be called the headquarters for Moon Cat Fans.
As soon as the live broadcast opened, countless netizens poured in frantically.
When the netizens entered the live broadcast room, wanting to vent their frustration over the perceived injustices aimed at Moonlight and Cat in the Dragon Violin Cup,
what met their eyes was Zhang Dong, wearing large shorts, crossing his legs as he sat in front of the computer eating braised beef noodles.
Everyone was stunned.
Is this still the charismatic big streamer? After not seeing him for a while, how did he become so chill?!
For those unaware, they might think Zhang Dong spent his time away doing summer jobs in Ukraine!
Facing the worried barrage of comments, Zhang Dong just waved his hand,
"It’s from studying music."
"Pursuing a music dream is defying the odds, dying on the road is also quite normal."