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

"So the question is, who's on top and who's on the bottom?"

"Coffee Teacher seems more assertive, like the kind of person who transforms into a refined scoundrel the moment you take off their white shirt—a stark contrast, especially with Orange Brother..."

As the female colleagues in the office talked, their faces flushed, and they looked dreamy, as if they were fantasizing about something.

"That's enough!!"

Miss Hanako, unable to bear it any longer, shouted.

Only then did everyone shut up obediently.

In fact, Hanako doesn't need to worry about this at all. Or rather, worrying about it won't do any good.

Because KKB Animation's new anime announcement conference will be held soon.

When they stand under the spotlight, the truth about the relationship between Coffee Teacher and Orange Brother will come to light!

Now, what Hanako needs to do is use the song "He Doesn't Understand".

Although the production team only listened to the song once, they haven't yet figured out the connection between the song and the novel's plot.

but,

The readers will definitely be able to figure it out!

How to interpret it is left to the audience to guess.

.......

Lin Han is still troubled by the press conference these days.

After finishing working on the theme songs for "Re:Zero" and "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend," Lin Han now has to put the novel aside.

There are more important things to do now.

In fact, it's far more important than the press conference itself!

Just three days before the start of the Longqin Cup National Finals.

That evening, Lin Han received an unexpected email.

It comes from the Chinese Musicians Association.

The email formally invited Lin Han, representing the Tianyin Association, to attend the Longqin Cup finals as a special guest!

071. The Final Battle: The Dragon Qin Cup!

Lin Han was completely bewildered when he saw the email.

In fact, he had actually learned a little about the special guest system of the Longqin Cup.

The so-called "special guests" are actually "special audience members." They have their own seats, but they do not have the right to score or judge.

It was merely placed on the sidelines as a mascot throughout the event, its main purpose being to attract attention from the outside world and the media.

Such top-tier competitions, which receive widespread attention both domestically and internationally, typically invite retired senior figures in the music industry or musical masters from other fields who play different instruments.

Lin Han was still quite shocked to receive the invitation.

He is neither a retired senior figure nor a music master.

He sees himself as just an actor!

Could it be that they're trying to attract customers by using the name of orange marmalade?

It's not necessary!

The cello is a niche art form; those who like it will appreciate it, and those who don't understand art won't be forced to.

The old men in the music association are even more aloof; those who are dedicated to academic research don't care about online traffic at all.

Lin Han couldn't understand it. He could understand it when he was invited to give a speech at Beijing University before, but he really couldn't understand it this time.

In case.

Lin Han decided to make a phone call and ask for details.

He didn't have much trust in the Music Association, and because of the incident where Su Ruxue was targeted by the Provincial Music Association, he even had a rather bad impression of it.

What if I get scammed? Or what if it turns out to be a misunderstanding?

Lin Han dialed the Music Association's number.

The person who answered the phone was Ms. Chuanzi, the secretary-general of the Tianyin Association.

When she learned that Lin Han's question was why the Longqin Cup had invited him as a guest, Ms. Chuanzi couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to mock Teacher Lin Han."

Ms. Kawako quickly apologized.

"I just think that Professor Lin Han is being overly modest. He has achieved so much, yet he is still so cautious."

"what?"

"Actually, it was Mr. Tang Yutang who strongly recommended you for this Longqin Cup. You have composed so many excellent cello pieces, and our association has always hoped to have more collaborations with Professor Lin Han..."

Mr. Tang Yutang?

Lin Han felt that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it before.

It seems there was such a person when I gave a lecture at Beijing University before.

Okay. I understand.

Now that he knew it wasn't just a rumor, Lin Han hung up the phone.

There's nothing we can do about it.

I had no choice but to agree!

Because there is no solution to this problem.

The Tianyin Association probably didn't expect that they would actually go to see the Longqin Cup.

If I refuse the association's request to go to the Longqin Cup, I will be seen in the audience again when the competition starts.

Lin Han was so embarrassed that he could have performed a set of scholar's moves on the spot.

We have already made preparations on our side.

So, what's left?

It all depends on that girl, Su Ruxue!

.......

12 month 3 day.

For the vast majority of people, this may just be an ordinary day.

But for the music industry, this is a true feast.

The Longqin Cup, a competition representing the highest level of cello playing in China, held every three years, will be held here!

At 6:50 a.m., a time when even college students are too tired to get up, a large crowd had already gathered outside the theater.

When Lin Han arrived alone, the entrance was already bustling with noise.

Normally, guests don't need to arrive this early, but because he needed to take care of Su Ruxue, Lin Han had Feng bring him over ahead of time.

Upon arriving at the scene, Lin Han immediately gasped in shock.

This scale is far more exaggerated than the preliminary rounds!

Numerous media outlets have already set up their guns and cannons, ready to unleash their full force!

The competition starts at nine o'clock. The reason why so many people have gathered at this time is that only at this time can everyone get up close and personal with the contestants.

As the audience of the Longqin Cup becomes younger, more and more contestants are being idolized like celebrities.

"Look! Takeshi Fujiko is here!!"

As a passerby shouted loudly, Lin Han followed the crowd and looked in the direction of the sound.

Then, the quintessential "uncle-like" cellist, Kenji Fujiko, dressed in a suit and tie, strode towards them with a slightly unrestrained gait.

As expected of a cellist who is hailed as the most popular among female judges, he attracted the attention of many girls as soon as he appeared on stage.

"Wow!! Fujiko Ken-sensei is so handsome!!"

"My biggest dream in this life is to one day be able to listen to the serenade that Fujiko Takeru played for me all by myself~"

"Just like the legends say! Look at his melancholy little eyes, they're full of stories!"

......

How did these guys even notice those melancholy little eyes?!

The phrase "I want to criticize" is practically stuck to my forehead!

Lin Han didn't understand; he clearly thought this guy seemed frivolous!

In an urban novel, wouldn't this be pure cannon fodder?

However, I should speak frankly.

If it were Lin Han from his previous life, he would probably really want to become someone like Fujiko Ken.

There are far too many people in the world who learn musical instruments to pick up girls.

But he used musical instruments to flirt with girls, and he did it to an unparalleled degree, even making it to the finals of the Longqin Cup.

This damn enviable talent!

Fujiko Ken smiled and waved to the fans who had gotten up early in the morning just to see him for a few seconds. When he arrived at the door, he deliberately lingered for a while before going in so that the media could take more photos.

Before long, the crowd became noisy again.

"Wen Nanqing is here!"

Looking in the direction of the sound, a short-haired brown girl wearing a JK uniform got off the bus.

"Wow, so cute!"

"Holy crap! The youngest contestant this year?! She made it to the finals?!"

"They look so young and tiny in person! They're still minors after all!"

.....

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, Wen Nanqing quickened her pace, her face growing increasingly shy.

She didn't look up at all, and seemed oblivious to the media interviews and the attention of the audience as she hurried inside.

However, just as she was about to enter the theater, her gaze still accurately caught Lin Han in the crowd beside her.

Wen Nanqing's pupils suddenly widened, and she raised her head.

Then, he walked straight over.

To everyone's surprise, Wen Nanqing walked up to Lin Han.

"Thank you for what happened last time."

Wen Nanqing spoke indistinctly, but earnestly and firmly.

Although we only met once.

She will never forget that it was this young man who helped her out of trouble last time.

Lin Han never expected that he would be recognized by this little girl every time he disguised himself.

He smiled slightly,

"come on."

"My name is Wen Nanqing," Wen Nanqing said earnestly.

Lin Han was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said,

"My name is Lin Han."

"Lin Han, I will win the championship. Then I will thank you properly!"

Although the little girl had a youthful face, her cheeks still flushed with nervousness and stage fright.