Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Chapter 106 The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and you felt like you were invincible again.

"OK."

Lin Mo readily agreed.

Writing a song for Zhang Shaohan was already part of the plan, and shooting a music video to increase exposure was a win-win situation.

Zhang Shaohan's smile became even brighter, like a little girl who had received her favorite candy.

"By the way, what's the name of this song?"

"Dear, That's Not Love"

Zhang Shaohan pursed her lips and thought for a moment: "Oh, a good name."

The process of shooting the Metersbonwe GG went smoothly.

All three possess a strong sense of presence on camera, especially the classic phrase "not following the usual path," which takes on a unique flavor when interpreted by Lin Mo and Jay Chou with a touch of casualness and unruliness.

During the final photoshoot, the photographer, in order to achieve a harmonious composition, had Lin Mo, the tallest member, stand between Jay Chou and Zhang Shaohan.

As a result, Lin Mo became the center of attention in the final cut.

After finishing the filming, Zhang Shaohan had other engagements to attend to. She said goodbye to Lin Mo and Jay Chou, and then made a special effort to confirm with Lin Mo the intention to film a music video later before leaving in a hurry.

As Jay Chou watched Zhang Shaohan's departing figure, he nudged Lin Mo with his elbow, lowered his voice, and said with a mischievous smile, "Ah Mo, not bad, look, Angela's eyes are looking at you differently now."

Lin Mo remained expressionless: "Old Zhou, how many girlfriends do you actually have?"

Jay Chou seemed momentarily speechless, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I'm going to play basketball this afternoon since I'm free. I'm filming the 'Blue and White Porcelain' music video tonight, why don't you come and watch?"

"Give me some feedback on the lyrics you wrote."

Lin Mo was indeed free in the afternoon: "Sure, is Chen Chuhe here too?"

"Yeah, he's the male lead in the music video. Should we ask him to join the fight?"

"Let's invite them over. They're all in the same group, so they can get to know each other better," Lin Mo said.

After removing her makeup and changing back into her own clothes, Lin Mo exchanged a few pleasantries with the brand representative who had come over.

The other party's words implied satisfaction with the cooperation and a desire for more in-depth collaborations in the future.

In the afternoon, the car drove to an indoor stadium with good privacy.

Chen Chuhe is already practicing shooting.

Having just met yesterday, the group chatted as they played, and also touched on the plot of "Kung Fu Dunk".

Chen Chuhe thought Lin Mo's ball skills were amazing and his singing was also great, praising him repeatedly.

"Didn't you say you didn't want to enter the entertainment industry?" Lin Mo asked.

"I didn't want to before, but now I'm starting to think about it," Chen Chuhe said thoughtfully. "I've only been back in Taipei for a short time. I watched a video of you singing last night, and I really like your songs. Could you teach me how to sing?"

Chen Chuhe hadn't thought Lin Mo was that impressive yesterday; he was just a little curious.

Then I went online to look up some information about Lin Mo.

I just realized that besides being a great singer, he also has a lot of insightful opinions.

He thought Lin Mo was a genius, praising Lin Mo for saying things like "Chinese pop is the coolest" and teasing Huang Zijiao.

Because of his special status, Chen Chuhe didn't really have any expectations for the entertainment industry. He had seen all sorts of uncles and elders around him hugging celebrities on TV since he was a child, both men and women.

But after seeing Lin Mo's performance, he realized that the entertainment industry seemed a bit different.

interesting.

"Do you have any singing experience?" Lin Mo asked.

"Do nursery rhymes count?"

"Would you sing me a couple of lines?"

"Then I'll sing 'Treading the Waves'."

Chen Chuhe cleared his throat with an air of importance and began to sing: "A tiny cloud, slowly walking over~ Please rest your feet, stop for a moment~"

Lin Mo:

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If your name were Chen Chusheng, I might actually praise you, but unfortunately your name is Chen Chuhe...

Let's talk about acting instead.

Despite this thought, Lin Mo still shared some singing tips with Chen Chuhe and said that there would be suitable songs for him to sing later.

As time went on, Lin Mo and Chen Chuhe grew closer, and Chen Chuhe even wished he could become Lin Mo's apprentice on the spot.

In the evening, the music video for "Blue and White Porcelain" was filmed in an antique-style courtyard.

With its blue bricks and gray tiles, bathed in moonlight, the atmosphere is truly captivating.

Chen Chuhe changed into a plain-colored long gown, held a calligraphy brush, and concentrated in front of the spread-out Xuan paper.

In the photos, his profile is clearly defined, and his demeanor is calm and composed, giving him a touch of classical charm.

Jay Chou, dressed in a modern mix-and-match outfit, performed in another scene.

The interweaving of ancient and modern scenes is precisely the artistic conception that the music video wants to convey.

Lin Mo stood next to the director, arms crossed, watching the monitor.

It was the first time he had ever seen a music video shoot, and he found it quite novel.

However, when Lin Mo saw the close-up of Chen Chuhe's face in the shot, he felt that he looked a bit like Chen Yihan, who had auditioned a few days ago, especially his lips.

Lin Mo was lost in thought when his phone vibrated in his pocket.

It was a message from Zeng Peici reminding him that the recording of the "Super Star Avenue" competition was tomorrow, and that he should not forget to come back early to rest.

Lin Mo replied, "Almost done with work," then put away his phone and continued looking at the camera.

The following day, at the CTV building.

The recording date for the "Super Star Avenue" 7-to-6 elimination round.

If we're talking about the most popular member of the Seven Stars, it has to be Lin Mo.

He almost single-handedly raised the overall level and generated a lot of buzz for the show.

But when it comes to the most fluctuating and complex mental state, it's Yang Chong Wei.

At this moment, he sat alone in the innermost part of the lounge, his back ramrod straight, but his palms were slightly sweaty.

This wasn't tension, but rather a feeling of surging excitement, anxiety, and immense anticipation.

Yang Chong Wei, who had been repeatedly defeated, made a comeback in the last match and won against his arch-rival Hsiao Ching-teng in the tiebreaker.

This made Yang Chongwei feel like he had overcome his inner demons in a martial arts novel, a feeling of breaking down and then rebuilding.

What boosted his confidence even more was the meeting with him by senior executives of HIM International Music.

"Zongwei, we have conducted an internal evaluation, and your voice is the most distinctive and emotionally expressive in this season, even more irreplaceable than Lin Mo's label as a creative talent."

We have high hopes for you, even more so than for Lin Mo. You have a very good chance of becoming this year's champion.

Yang Chong Wei's heart skipped a beat when he heard that.

You think I'm more promising than Lin Mo?

Then, the executive added, "This episode will feature a one-on-one cover competition in a specific song style. All you need to do is give it your all and defeat the opponent you're meant to defeat."

He didn't name names, but Yang Zongwei understood what he meant.

The opponent I should defeat is Lin Mo.

When he came out of the office, he felt like the ground beneath his feet was floating.

Yang Zongwei's mood, which had been depressed throughout the entire season, instantly brightened:

I think I can really do it!

Back at his lodgings, he couldn't resist going online again to search for those posts analyzing the abilities of the Super Star Avenue contestants.

Of the various comments, he only remembered one—

"In terms of singing ability and live performance stability alone, Lin Mo and Jam Hsiao are actually neck and neck, with Lin Mo's victory relying more on his original compositions."

If he beats Xiao Jingteng, does that mean he also has a chance to beat Lin Mo?

Once this idea takes hold, it spreads wildly.

He has HIM International Music's support now! He has a company backing him up!

He is no longer the lone warrior who could only fight for his life with his soulful voice!

Let's fight then, who's afraid of who?

"All players, prepare yourselves! Enter the arena in ten minutes!"

The staff member's voice interrupted his thoughts.

Yang Zongwei snapped back to reality, clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes were filled with a do-or-die spirit.

At the same time, Lin Mo was leisurely walking towards the rest area.

Lin Mo was somewhat surprised to notice that Yang Zongwei was looking at him with a bit of excitement.

He received the specific competition rules yesterday and knew that today was a one-on-one challenge with a designated song, and one of the seven people would receive a bye and be directly promoted to the next round.

Lin Mo also knew that for the sake of the show's ratings, this person could not possibly be himself.

Moreover, judging from the program's effectiveness, he will definitely be paired with a strong opponent.

Seeing that Yang Chongwei was staring at him, he must have been the one to escape.

Lin Mo was not surprised at all that variety shows had scripts.

But why are you so excited?

The sky has cleared, the rain has stopped, and you think you're capable again?

Stepping into the studio, the familiar lights and the clamor of the audience immediately greet you.

The stage backdrop was changed to a huge ink wash landscape painting, and the lighting was warm-toned.

In the audience, the light boards for "Lin Mo" were still the most numerous, but the light boards for "Yang Zongwei" were also much more eye-catching than before.

After the rousing opening music, Tao Zi walked onto the stage wearing a cheongsam embroidered with bamboo leaf patterns, her smile bright: "Welcome back to 'Super Star Avenue'!"

Tonight, the seven members of Super Star Seven will face their first internal battle after the challenger rounds—a seven-to-six elimination tournament!

Applause and gasps of surprise rang out.

"This issue's theme is—" Tao Zi drawled, as ink splashes appeared on the large screen behind her, displaying several large characters:

[One-on-One Chinese Style Cover Song Contest]!

In the audience, Lin Mo's fans were somewhat disappointed by the topic, whispering among themselves, "Another cover song!"

"Yeah, I want to hear Mo Ge's original Chinese-style songs!"

"Isn't this too restrictive for Brother Mo?"

"It's okay, Brother Mo can win!"

Nearby, other fans were unhappy: "Your Lin Mo is amazing, but in terms of singing ability alone, he's actually about the same as the other contestants."

Yang Zongwei's fans immediately chimed in: "Exactly! I think Yang Zongwei has the best singing skills. He even eliminated Jam Hsiao last episode. Jam Hsiao is a singing powerhouse!"

Lin Mo's fans were unhappy and about to retort when someone nearby said, "Stop arguing, the guests are about to be introduced—it's S.H.E! I love them so much!"

"From SuperStar to Persian Cat, and now to Chinese!"

Tao Zi raised her voice: "Welcome our special guest for this episode—SHE!"

Amidst music and cheers, Selina, Hebe, and Ella made a vibrant entrance, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

Tao Zi then introduced the judges for this session one by one: Yuan Weiren, Zhang Yu, Zheng Jianguo, and Huang Yunling.

"Now, we'll draw lots to determine the one-on-one duel pairs!"

The lottery results were announced quickly:

Lu Xue-rui versus Lin You-jia!

Pan Yuwen versus Zhou Dingwei!

Yang Zongwei vs. Lin Mo!

Yang Zongwei clenched his fist secretly, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

Lin Mo remained unsurprised, his expression calm.

But offstage, the two fan groups that had just been arguing instantly became hostile.

"Watch how Brother Mo beats you up!"

"Hehe, I wouldn't dare say anything under normal circumstances, but this episode is a cover song competition, focusing on singing skills rather than original compositions. Yang Zongwei beat Jam Hsiao last episode!"

"Exactly, didn't you see the post with the most likes? Putting aside the originality, Lin Mo's singing skills are only about the same as Jam Hsiao's."

The competition has officially begun.

In the first group, Lu Xue-rui sang David Tao's "Su San Shuo" and Yoga Lin sang Jay Chou's "Dong Feng Po".

Lin Youjia won and advanced, while Lu Xue-rui entered the waiting area.

In the second group, Pan Yuwen sang Wang Leehom's "Hua Tian Cuo," while Zhou Dingwei covered JJ Lin's "Cao Cao."

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Zhou Dingwei advanced, while Pan Yuwen entered the waiting area.

Lin Mo thought to himself from the contestants' seats: Zhou, Wang, Tao, Lin, they've all made it.

These four are indeed pillars of the Chinese music scene after the turn of the millennium.

Finally, it was Yang Zongwei and Lin Mo's turn.

Yang Zongwei was the first to take the stage, and he covered Jay Chou's "Chrysanthemum Terrace".

Her poignant and heartfelt voice brought the song's sorrow to life, especially the emotional outburst in the chorus, which earned her enthusiastic applause.

This song is well-known and perfectly suits Yang Zongwei's sorrowful and weathered voice, making it a successful song choice.

After the performance, Yang Zongwei bowed and left the stage. As he brushed past Lin Mo, who was walking onto the stage, his eyes were full of confidence.

Tao Zi invited Lin Mo to the center of the stage: "Lin Mo, given Zong Wei's brilliant rendition of 'Chrysanthemum Terrace,' what song have you chosen today?"

Lin Mo picked up the microphone and calmly said, "Moonlight."

Many viewers were a little confused when they heard the song title.

"What song is this? I've never heard it before?"

Only a few people recognized it: "This sounds like the theme song from a mainland Chinese animated film —"

Upon hearing this, Yang Zongwei's fans immediately whispered mockingly, "It seems Lin Mo is in trouble. He chose a song that isn't very well-known. How can he win?"

"you----!!"

Lin Mo's fans were very angry, but they didn't know how to respond.

Because they hadn't really heard this song much before.