Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C133

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Chapter 133: The Music Agent Steps In

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

was genuinely perplexed.

"What if one day I disappoint you?" 's voice was soft but serious. "What if you realize I'm not the kind of cellist you imagined me to be? What if there’s someone else out there who suits your music better than I do?"

"Don’t say that." Lin Tian pressed his palm against his forehead, enunciating each word carefully. "No one is more suited to my compositions than Miss Gan, okay?"

Gan Yanyu didn’t respond.

Just then—

"Hello."

A bespectacled man holding a tablet appeared at their table and extended his hand in greeting.

"Ah, here he is," said, standing up to shake hands with the newcomer.

"Who’s this?" Lin Tian asked.

"Let me introduce him—this is my friend, , a professional music agent."

"Oh!" Lin Tian exclaimed, realization dawning on him. "Nice to meet you."

Gan Yanyu, however, looked utterly baffled until Gao Zhenyang turned to explain:

"A while back, when Mr. Lin was preparing for the art exams under my guidance, he specifically asked me to connect him with a reliable music agent after the . So, I brought He Zhichen along today."

"Ah, I see."

"I mentioned it to you before," Lin Tian reminded her.

"When?"

"Last Thursday during dinner."

"Did you?"

"We had seaweed and pork bone soup that night."

"Oh… yeah, maybe you did mention it."

Of course—it always came back to food when trying to jog Gan Yanyu’s memory.

Lin Tian’s reasoning was straightforward. Both he and Gan Yanyu would eventually need a professional agent. Rather than stumbling through the process themselves, why not let Gao Zhenyang—an old hand in the industry—make an introduction? Before becoming a university professor, Gao Zhenyang had been a music agent himself, and with his current position in the music association, his network was vast.

Even after hiring an agent, Lin Tian had no intention of rushing into signing with a company. His plan was simple: hire the agent as a personal consultant for now, pay them advisory fees, and take time to get acquainted with the ins and outs of the industry. To his surprise, Gao Zhenyang acted swiftly, bringing He Zhichen over immediately after the competition ended.

"Let me introduce everyone," Gao Zhenyang said, patting He Zhichen on the shoulder as he prepared to gesture toward Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu.

But He Zhichen adjusted his glasses and began tapping on his tablet instead.

"I already know," he interjected smoothly. "This is Gan Yanyu, born December 2005, height 166 cm. Granddaughter of renowned cellist and only child of , chairman of and . She has studied cello for 13 years, worked professionally for 7, and currently attends Seventh High School. After spending a year and eight months resting in the UK last year, she returned to in September and made her comeback at the in October. Specializing in classical music, her overall positive rating across all Qingzhou music forums stands at 92.7%, with media scores averaging 9.7 points."

"—Nice to meet you," He Zhichen concluded, nodding politely at Gan Yanyu.

Gan Yanyu was completely stunned. After a moment, she managed a small nod in return.

"Hi…"

So, he deals with big data?

He Zhichen’s monologue left quite an impression on Lin Tian too. Wasn’t this guy supposed to be a music agent? Why did he sound more like a programmer?

After finishing with Gan Yanyu, He Zhichen shifted his attention to Lin Tian.

"And this is Lin Tian, born in 2005, height 185 cm, has abs, lives alone, family relations unknown, parental information unavailable. Attends , consistently ranks among the top five students in his grade, excelling particularly in mathematics and physics, often securing first place in those subjects. Additionally, he specializes in composing classical music in various styles. Under the alias ‘,’ he boasts 4.38 million followers online, with video views exceeding 300 million and total engagement surpassing 1 billion. His works average above 9.8 points across authoritative music forums."

"—Nice to meet you."

"Pleased to meet you too!"

Lin Tian stood up immediately to shake He Zhichen’s hand. When He Zhichen mentioned “185 cm with abs,” Lin Tian knew right away:

This guy means business.

"Myself, I’m 27 years old, graduated from , and currently work as an agent for ," He Zhichen said with a warm smile.

"Good."

"Zhichen is an old friend of mine," Gao Zhenyang added. "If you have any questions about the industry, feel free to ask him. As long as you pay market-standard rates, he’ll assist you personally. If you decide to sign with a label later, he’ll make sure you get the best deal possible."

"Mm-hmm."

With Gao Zhenyang’s endorsement, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu felt reassured enough to trust He Zhichen.

Once they were seated again, He Zhichen resumed typing on his tablet.

"Based on my calculations, Mr. Lin, your hidden commercial value exceeds 18 million yuan. If you choose to sign with a record label and release an album, considering your current fanbase activity and potential paying users, I estimate the physical album sales for the first month will reach…"

He paused to input numbers into his calculator before lifting the tablet to reveal the result:

"No less than 110,000 copies."

First-month sales of 110,000 physical albums?

That was bold talk.

Lin Tian was taken aback. Physical album sales had plummeted in recent years, especially for classical music. Selling even 3,000 copies would be considered a success. But whether or not he believed it, hearing such optimistic projections was undeniably uplifting.

"For now, let’s set aside these numbers," Gao Zhenyang interrupted, blocking He Zhichen’s tablet with his hand. "The two of you haven’t finished school yet. There’s no rush to dive into the recording industry."

"Do you plan to take the art exam next?" He Zhichen asked politely. "If you’d like, I can gather detailed data for you—data that no external training institution could obtain—to help maximize your chances of success."

"In that case, we’ll leave it to you, Mr. He."

Lin Tian wasted no time, standing up decisively.

"You can call me Xiao Chen," He Zhichen offered.

"Well, calling you ‘Xiao (Little)’ feels disrespectful. Let’s go with Brother Chen," Lin Tian replied with a grin.

Their hands clasped firmly together. From that moment on, He Zhichen officially became Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu’s music agent.

---

The next day at noon, Gan Yanyu arrived early at Lin Tian’s house. After breakfast, the two sat glued to the computer screen. At exactly 10 a.m., the results of the Starlight Cup would be announced on the official website. Every major music outlet would simultaneously repost the news.

As the minutes ticked by, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu grew increasingly tense. With a final refresh of the webpage—

The results were out.

Almost instantly, Lin Tian’s heart sank.

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