They don't actually think I like them, do they?

He knew that he wouldn't be getting a good night's sleep now!

This is information about Su Ruxue:

"Lin Han, the preliminary round of the Longqin Cup will be held in three days."

"Come train with me!"

written request for leave

I went to the Guangzhou Comic Con with some friends, so I need to take a day off.

013. Come with me somewhere.

Lin Han took a deep breath and nodded slightly.

　 Is it finally here?

The Longqin Cup, the highest-level cello competition held every three years.

As the highest level of cello competition in China, it has received widespread attention from the music community at home and abroad. Ever since Lin Han met Su Ruxue, the words "Longqin Cup" have been like a nightmare, lingering around Su Ruxue and constantly being mentioned.

It can be said that music is everything to Su Ruxue.

This girl has called me "teacher" for so long, so at this crucial final moment, I must do everything I can to help this good student.

Moreover, let's think about it from a different perspective.

If Su Ruxue can win the championship in such a prestigious competition with her own music, it would be an excellent way for her to expand her influence. It might even become an opportunity for her music to enter the international music scene.

This time, Lin Han can't be careless anymore.

He yawned and replied.

"Wash yourself clean and wait for me."

.......

As dawn breaks, the city, silent all night, resumes its bustling activity, and sunlight streams into the room, casting dappled shadows.

Lin Han woke up in bed, brushed his teeth, washed his face, put on a clean set of clothes, and stretched twice in front of the mirror.

Then, his gaze hardened.

set off!

Tianjiao Music Base.

Following Su Ruxue's instructions, Lin Han strode into the gate, only to be stopped by security guards who asked for his name.

Lin Han answered truthfully, and the security guard's eyes visibly lit up.

"Go in," the security guard said with a smile, handing Lin Han a visitor pass.

Lin Han entered so easily.

Compared to the first time he sneaked around, this time it was truly surreal for Lin Han.

Didn't they say that outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering?

They just let it in like that?

Lin Han was puzzled. As he walked in, many people came and went. After seeing the sign on Lin Han's chest, they all showed surprise, joy and anticipation.

Amid some hushed discussions,

"Hey, look! That's the private tutor of the beautiful cellist Su Ruxue!"

"I heard that with the Dragon Qin Cup approaching, the base has allowed Miss Su Ruxue to bring her private tutor in."

"Frog Fun, I didn't expect him to be so handsome! He also seems very capable!"

"Whether Su Ruxue can win the championship depends entirely on this teacher!!"

Lin Han finally understood why everyone's gazes were so intense.

So they think they're the savior!

Isn't it? !

Su Ruxue isn't without her own teachers; isn't it a bit disrespectful to place her hopes on herself?

When Lin Han arrived on the third floor, he ran into Yin Yue at the door of Su Ruxue's practice room.

"You finally came."

Yin Yue saw Lin Han and her eyes showed a determined look.

Before Lin Han, who was full of questions, could react, Yin Yue walked straight over.

As she passed Lin Han's ear, Yin Yue whispered,

"Xiaoxue has been in very poor form recently. If she plays like this in the Longqin Cup, she will definitely lose."

"I know you are Orange Jam, Teacher Orange, I'm entrusting Xiaoxue to you!"

After speaking, Yin Yue bowed deeply to the surprised Lin Han, and then quickly left.

"One by one..."

Lin Han was completely overwhelmed.

Judging from these words, it seems that Su Ruxue has been acting very strangely lately!

This doesn't seem like the way this girl is.

Su Ruxue is the type who would invite Lin Han to dance even if the world were to end!　

Lin Han arrived at the door, took a deep breath, and pushed it open.

Sunlight streamed through the lush green treetops by the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled patterns of light onto the floor.

A gentle breeze blew into the room through the half-open window, causing the curtains to sway and lifting the hem of the girl's white skirt.

Wearing a white sundress, Su Ruxue stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, bending down to stroke the violin bow.

Her profile, partially obscured by her snow-white bangs, revealed a hint of melancholy in her silver-gray pupils.

Hearing the door open, Su Ruxue suddenly looked up.

"Teacher Lin Han? You've finally arrived."

Su Ruxue smiled gently, put down her cello, and walked up.

"It seems that Teacher Lin Han's pectoral muscles have become even firmer since I last saw him."

As Su Ruxue spoke, she placed her palm on Lin Han's chest, her elegant demeanor resembling the unique greeting etiquette of a noble princess.

Just then, Lin Han grabbed Su Ruxue's wrist.

The girl lost her balance, and a look of surprise flashed across her face.　

"Get serious, no slacking off today."

Lin Han said seriously,

"Miss Su Ruxue, please show me your competition piece."

Su Ruxue was stunned when she saw Lin Han's suddenly serious face.

Then, the girl smiled gently.

She looked up, gazing into Lin Han's eyes with adoration.

"it is good."

......

The melodious sound of the piano echoed in the practice room.

Lin Han sat at his desk and put his feet up on Su Ruxue's desk.

The more Lin Han listened, the more his brows furrowed.

"The pitch is too high!"

"Too urgent!"

"Hold on, hold on!"

Lin Han interrupted Su Ruxue's performance multiple times, which only made the girl's performance worse and worse.

This isn't simply a matter of being "out of tune." If it were, you could achieve zero mistakes through repeated practice.

Instead, Lin Han heard an unprecedented sense of impatience and anxiety in Su Ruxue's music.

That's absolutely unacceptable!

Su Ruxue was perfectly normal during the last practice session.

No wonder Teacher Yin was like that just now; Su Ruxue's current condition is indeed a big problem.

Is it because the big competition is coming up and they're too nervous?

It shouldn’t be!

Su Ruxue is a young lady who never loses her composure no matter what happens.

"Dong dong dong."

Lin Han tapped the table with his finger.

Su Ruxue stopped playing.

"Miss Su, it's been a while. What's wrong with you these days?"

　"Hmm..." Su Ruxue bit her index finger, thought seriously for a while, and smiled.

"Maybe it's puberty. If Teacher Lin Han rewards me, maybe I'll be fine."

"The Dragon Qin Cup is very important to you, isn't it?"

Lin Han sighed, "If you continue with this attitude, be careful you don't miss out again and have to wait another three years."

Su Ruxue's expression finally calmed down, and the girl nodded slightly.

"Teacher Lin Han, can I have a day off?"

"Why? The competition starts in three days."

"Come with me somewhere."

"......"

Su Ruxue changed into casual clothes, a white T-shirt and skinny jeans, and boarded the tram with Lin Han.

Su Ruxue didn't say a word the whole way. When Lin Han asked her where she was going, she just smiled and didn't answer, hoping that Lin Han would stay with her like this forever.

The train emerged from the tunnel, and sunlight streamed into the carriage, falling on the girl's face.

Gradually, Su Ruxue fell asleep on Lin Han's shoulder.

Lin Han panicked; this guy hadn't said where to get off!

He nudged Su Ruxue, but she didn't react and just continued sleeping.

　Until the scenery outside the window gradually changed from skyscrapers to rural rice paddies, until there were fewer and fewer people on the tram.

Until the sun had completely set, at the transition between day and night, the sky took on a hazy blue hue.

As the voice announcement of "Final Station Arrival" sounded, Su Ruxue groggily sat up from Lin Han's shoulder, rubbed her eyes, and yawned.

"Miss Su, where are we? I'm not going to be sold out, am I?" Lin Han asked irritably.

Su Ruxue stood up, walked to the back door of the car, and jumped out.

Then, the girl turned around, her face beaming with a smile.

"Right."

"Teacher Lin Han, welcome to my hometown!"

014. Sacrifice

As the sun set, Lin Han and Su Ruxue walked along a country path, the evening glow enveloping the earth, with vast fields on both sides.

A gentle autumn breeze rustles through the tree branches, and countless colorful leaves drift leisurely from the branches.

After walking for a while, Lin Han stopped, put his hands on his hips, and looked up. The sky outside was dark red, dyeing the clouds a pale pink, faintly revealing the azure background behind them, looking both beautiful and gloomy.