Otaku Translation: My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player C178

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Though the act itself wasn’t technically complex, the fluidity of the scene left everyone speechless.

Forget about the youngsters—

Even the “uncle group” at the neighboring table froze mid-sip, beer mugs suspended in midair.

Wait…

Don’t tell me they’re this practiced already?

Aren’t they supposed to not be together yet?!

The uncles were practically tearing up. It felt like watching a teen romance drama, full of nostalgic echoes of their own youth—but this was too much.

Is this really the kind of chemistry two 18-year-olds could have?!

“Uh… ,” Zhou Xia mustered the courage to raise his hand hesitantly. “Is that on your wrist ’s?”

“No, it’s mine,” replied casually.

The girls at the table immediately relaxed.

Oh, so it’s Mr. Moonlight’s own hair tie? Probably kept on hand just in case his partner, Cat-chan, needed one. How thoughtful of him!

What a warm-hearted gentleman, even paying attention to such small details.

“It was a gift from her.”

“???!!!”

The moment Lin Tian added that second sentence, chaos erupted at the table.

You’ve been wearing a hair tie gifted by a girl on your wrist all this time?!

This wasn’t just shocking for the thirty-something uncles anymore—it made the trainees blush furiously.

“Wait, are they actually dating or not?”

“Shh, they haven’t announced anything yet. Let’s pretend we don’t know.”

“Who would’ve thought a great musician like Mr. Moonlight could pull off these cute little couple antics? Adorable!”

The trainees whispered among themselves.

Hu Dongdong, who had been rambling about her violinist dreams earlier, now felt utterly embarrassed. Like a kitten trying to sneak a treat without any charm or capital, she awkwardly slinked back to her seat while everyone else chattered away.

Then, from across the room, came a loud shout:

“Just get together already!”

, already flushed from drinking, slammed his hand on the table in frustration.

His outburst startled , who quickly pulled He Zhichen back, muttering under his breath, “We’ve barely had a few drinks—how drunk is he already?”

All the trainees perked up, eagerly anticipating what might happen next.

Lin Tian and sat frozen in place, their faces slowly turning red in unison.

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Soon, someone noticed something amiss.

If the two were really together, how could their manager, Brother Chen, not know?

So a girl cautiously asked, “Mr. Moonlight, do you know what a hair tie means when it’s given by a girl?”

The moment the question left her lips, Lin Tian’s heart sank.

Of course, he knew exactly what it meant. But Gan Yanyu didn’t—or at least, she hadn’t until now. He’d worn it openly on his wrist all this time, pretending ignorance, partly because it gave him a secret thrill.

He’d planned to reveal its significance later, after they were officially together, as a playful way to tease her and deepen their bond.

But if she found out now—before he’d confessed—it would be catastrophic.

Between He Zhichen’s earlier drunken exclamation and this girl’s pointed question, there was no way Gan Yanyu wouldn’t figure it out.

And if Gan Yanyu realized that Lin Tian already knew the meaning behind the hair tie, he’d lose all control of the situation.

Think back to school days—the worst confession was always the one where the other person figured out your feelings before you even said a word.

A true confession shouldn’t be the starting whistle of an attack; it should be the triumphant fanfare of victory.

Any premature declaration before the relationship progress bar was maxed out was nothing but clown behavior.

Even if Gan Yanyu somehow remained oblivious, believing Lin Tian didn’t understand the significance of the hair tie, this whole incident would still throw a wrench into his carefully laid plans.

After all, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu had never once discussed “romance.” Their relationship had always been strictly professional—a partnership in name only.

Once this topic hit the table, Lin Tian would lose the upper hand.

What to do?

No matter how he answered, this question would put him at a disadvantage against Gan Yanyu.

Things were getting complicated.

Maybe he could play it off as a misunderstanding and change the subject.

“I—” Lin Tian began.

“Lin Tian, beer.”

Gan Yanyu suddenly placed her empty beer glass in front of him, pointing at it. “It’s finished.”

“This is craft beer—you drank it so fast?” Lin Tian blurted out involuntarily.

“Let’s get another round,” Gan Yanyu said nonchalantly.

Lin Tian immediately stood up, signaling for the server and ordering another beer.

This exchange sparked fresh curiosity among the trainees.

Earlier, some of the girls had been pretending they couldn’t handle alcohol to appear cuter in front of Mr. Moonlight.

But here was Cat-chan, effortlessly finishing an entire large glass of craft beer without batting an eye.

“Cat-chan, are you good at holding your liquor?” Hu Dongdong asked curiously.

“Not really. I just drink often,” Gan Yanyu replied simply.

The boys at the table lit up with excitement.

“Cat-chan has such a contrast vibe—it’s so adorable!”

“Who would’ve thought someone as cute as Cat-chan could also be a little booze enthusiast?”

“Damn, ‘little booze enthusiast’? If it’s a cute girl, she’s a ‘little booze enthusiast,’ but if it’s a guy, he’s just a stinky drunk?”

“…”

Seeing the conversation shift toward Gan Yanyu’s drinking habits, Lin Tian finally let out a sigh of relief.

That was close—he almost blew it.

These kinds of gatherings were dangerous, especially with Gan Yanyu around. Luckily, she’d swapped out the necklace Lin Tian had given her for a different one during the . If anyone had seen the name “” engraved on it, things would have been even harder to explain.

The two of them lived in their own little world, untouched by the outside. To outsiders, it might seem like they’d skipped ahead to certain stages of intimacy.

But in reality, their relationship was still a blank slate.

Ironically, after He Zhichen’s drunken declaration convinced everyone they weren’t together, many people’s gazes turned even more indulgent, brimming with sweet affection.

Ugh.

If I succeed in confessing, will it still bother you guys?

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After several rounds of drinks, the older crew members were thoroughly intoxicated, supporting each other as they stumbled out of the barbecue restaurant.

The trainees, bound by strict rules against excessive drinking, had only sipped lightly during the wrap party and remained relatively sober.

Everyone bid farewell at the entrance of the restaurant. Those affiliated with could board the company’s private shuttle back to headquarters, while others were free to leave on their own.

As they parted ways, the trainees lingered sentimentally, bidding Lin Tian a heartfelt goodbye.

Though most of them looked like university students—older than Lin Tian—they acted so adoringly that it made him feel slightly awkward.

Perhaps he just wasn’t used to being treated like a celebrity yet.

If he ever became a big star, he imagined he’d grow accustomed to this kind of attention.

Once the last group departed, Gan Yanyu called out to Lin Tian from behind.

“Lin Tian.”

“Hmm?”

Turning around, Lin Tian saw Gan Yanyu’s face tinged pink from the alcohol.

He knew she was the type to flush easily, but her mind was likely sharper than his own.

“Can you let me experience today’s performance again?” Gan Yanyu asked earnestly. “I want to feel… that emotion I’ve never felt before.”

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