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Chapter 43: The Absolutely Authentic Tags
After finishing the recording, Lin Tian transferred the video to his computer.
The earlier commotion had left both of them a little flushed with excitement.
At this moment, all they wanted was to share the piece as quickly as possible.
The previous upload — "Original Music: "Greeting of Love" Cello Performance" — had garnered 36,000 likes and 240,000 views by today.
Though these numbers weren’t staggering, the like-to-view ratio spoke volumes.
Currently, the account "Moonlight and Cat" had amassed 6,245 followers.
Yes, one video with thirty thousand likes had directly pushed the account to six thousand subscribers.
This demonstrated that Lin Tian's videos were of exceptional quality; it was just that the niche subject matter had kept them from breaking into the mainstream.
However, those who did discover the channel were incredibly loyal fans.
After all, netizens loved talent, and seeing such an obviously skilled creator flying under the radar brought many a secret thrill.
Many chimed in with comments like, “They’ll blow up sooner or later—I’m already subscribed, so I’m an OG fan now,” promptly becoming die-hard followers of Moonlight and Cat.
And among them, there was probably a good chunk of hipster music lovers.
If a girl asks you whose music you like and you say Jay Chou, she might respond with an unimpressed, “Oh.”
But if you mention Moonlight and Cat? Her first reaction will likely be confusion—“Who?” She’ll search for the name, see the low follower count, listen to the track, and then go wide-eyed: “Holy crap, this is incredible.”
She’ll give you a thumbs-up: “Wow, you found this hidden gem? Your taste in music is extraordinary.”
And just like that, you can smoothly flaunt your refined musical palate, casually suggesting that you two should dive deeper into the conversation under the covers. Blushing slightly, she might even admit that she knows a thing or two about blowing the flute herself.
How could anyone compete with you?
Right now, Lin Tian really needed these hipster enthusiasts to help spread the word and generate some buzz.
Even though several days had passed since the last upload, the comment section remained lively with devoted fans chiming in daily.
"Please update soon! I’ve looped “Greeting of Love” over eighty times already. I’m begging you—if you update, I’ll do anything."
"If possible, could the creator upload “Greeting of Love” to NetEase Cloud Music? It’s such a hassle having to open Tiktok every time I want to listen."
"Can we get Cat-chan to show her face in the next video? I’m dying to see what she looks like!"
"Cat-chan… hehehe… Cat-chan."
"I think everyone should chill out about pushing Moonlight for updates. The quality of this piece speaks for itself. I doubt the next one will drop anytime soon—probably not for another half year at least."
"Agreed with the commenter above. And let’s not put Moonlight on too high a pedestal. “Greeting of Love” set the bar insanely high. The next piece might not surpass it, so let’s keep our expectations realistic."
While many fans eagerly awaited Moonlight and Cat’s next upload, some more seasoned listeners maintained a rational perspective.
After all, the sheer brilliance of the composition was undeniable.
Though they might not understand music theory, they knew instinctively that a masterpiece like this didn’t come together overnight.
It required time, effort, and dedication—and they were willing to wait.
Besides, the internet was littered with examples of creators who’d been hyped up only to crash and burn.
Precisely because they adored Moonlight and Cat’s music, they felt compelled to temper their enthusiasm.
Better safe than sorry.
After thoroughly reviewing the online comments, Lin Tian had a clearer picture of the situation.
When the previous video first went live, most people focused on Gan Yanyu’s appearance, leading to scattered, superficial comments and a low follower count.
This gave Gan Yanyu the impression that people cared only about her looks and not the music.
But as time passed, more and more listeners, after repeated listens, began to appreciate the charm of “Greeting of Love” and gradually transformed into loyal fans.
Such was the nature of art in today’s fast-paced entertainment landscape—it often took time for its value to sink in.
Many masterpieces couldn’t be fully appreciated at first glance.
This time, however, Lin Tian was confident.
Unlike “Greeting of Love,” which demanded patience and thoughtful listening,
“Can-Can” was faster, punchier, and immediately captivating.
Even stray dogs on the street would wag their heads along to the beat.
There’s a saying in novel writing:
If you experience joy while creating,
then your words will surely bring joy to your readers.
The same held true for music.
During their recent duet, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu had a blast.
He believed that this infectious energy would resonate with the audience.
“Original Music: Can-Can (also known as The Galop Infernal, Can-can Dance Track) – Cello & Piano Duet"
“Composition/Piano: Moonlight"
“Cello: Cat"
“Equipment Provided by: SYC"
"..."
Lin Tian typed furiously on the keyboard while Gan Yanyu, seated beside him on the couch, seemed to sense impending doom.
Slowly, she leaned her head closer.
For the second time, she gently rested it against Lin Tian’s arm.
But this time, she pressed right up against him.
Wait, dude? You’re wearing a nightgown, okay?
Gan Yanyu craned her neck toward the screen, her freshly washed hair brushing against Lin Tian’s face, releasing a faint but pleasant shampoo scent.
So close.
Close enough that Lin Tian could make out the fine peach fuzz on her cheeks.
He dared not breathe too deeply, fearing the warmth of his breath might disturb the delicate hairs.
Meanwhile, Gan Yanyu seemed oblivious to her actions.
Her attention was entirely consumed by the text on the screen.
"#Cello #Piano #Classical #Performance #HighSchoolGirl #Goddess #Elegance #Ladylike #LegDayBlessings #HighSchoolBoy #DanielWu #185cmWithAbs #HandsomeGuyAlert"
As Gan Yanyu squinted at the tags Lin Tian had entered, her eyes narrowed to slits.
“Why do you always add so many irrelevant tags?”
“For visibility. Helps us trend.”
“And who is this?”
Gan Yanyu pointed to the tag "Daniel Wu".
“A nickname,” Lin Tian groaned, clutching his forehead. “People have called me that since I was young. I hate it, but they won’t stop.”
“Oh, I really dislike when people randomly give others nicknames,” Gan Yanyu said, her expression turning sympathetic.
“What about this one?”
She then pointed to "185cmWithAbs", tilting her head curiously.
“Do you actually have abs?”
“Of course I do!” Lin Tian declared, voice firm.
“I work out regularly.”
“Doesn’t look like it.”
Despite her best efforts to believe him, Gan Yanyu eyed him skeptically.
“You can check if you want.”
With that, Lin Tian began lifting his shirt.
“No—stop!”
Gan Yanyu squeezed her eyes shut and hastily pressed her hand against his to stop him.
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