Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Chapter 122 The boss's move was too outrageous!

The long-haired band leader, who is usually quiet and reserved behind the scenes, and the deputy music director of the program, actually gave such a straightforward and high evaluation in public.

A chorus of gasps of surprise erupted in the studio.

Especially the audience members in the stands.

The so-called layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Ordinary viewers might just think the singing is beautiful and the lyrics are touching.

However, this seasoned music director pointed out the brilliance of the song's arrangement.

Our live band's maximum capacity is here, not the maximum capacity of this song.

Lin Mo followed up, "Okay, let's get ready to shoot the music video."

On stage, Tao Zi naturally handed over the speaking rights to the judges.

Yuan Weiren and Zhang Yu both expressed their appreciation for Lin Mo's song.

Huang Yunling also shared her unique interpretation of the song.

The audience was stunned, some even falling into deep thought.

How did a love song for confession turn into a farewell love song?

Lin Mo simply smiled at this, neither confirming nor denying it.

Classic reading comprehension section.

Ultimately, all the judges unanimously gave it a perfect score!

Lin Mo secured first place in the semifinals with a perfect score of 40 points across two rounds!

The youngest contestant, Hsieh Chen-ting, was unfortunately eliminated.

When Tao Zi announced the results, Xie Zhenting, the youngest member, had tears in his eyes, but he still managed to force a smile and hug each of the brothers who advanced.

He walked up to Lin Mo and gave him a tight hug: "Brother Mo, you can do it! The championship is definitely yours!"

Lin Mo patted him on the back: "Thank you, and good luck to you too. The future is long."

"Yes!" Hsieh Chen-ting wiped his eyes, revealing his stubborn smile that belonged to a young man again.

Amidst an atmosphere of mixed emotions of sadness and inspiration, host Tao Zi walked to the center of the stage and announced in a resounding voice: "The top four contestants of the first season of 'Super Star Avenue' are officially born! They are Lin Mo, Zhou Dingwei, Lin Youjia, and Pan Yuwen!"

Congratulations to all four of you!

"And the even more exciting grand final will be broadcast live next Saturday night!"

"At that time, we will witness together the coronation of the first King of Stars!"

Who will ultimately reach the top? Let's wait and see!

The recording of the program was completed, and it was nearly late at night.

As the noise subsided, Lin Mo changed back into his casual clothes, took his phone out of the locker, and the screen lit up, showing two missed calls.

One is from Guo Biting, and the other is from Zhang Shaohan.

Lin Mo hesitated for a moment, then swiped his finger to reply to Zhang Shaohan first.

After all, he's a resource-rich individual, with his sugar daddy sister as his backer.

The call was quickly connected, and Zhang Shaohan's slightly apologetic voice came from the other end: "Lin Mo, um..."

""

"I'm here to apologize to you."

I saw those news articles online today. Fan Fan—sigh, she's just too outspoken. Sometimes she speaks without thinking. She doesn't mean any harm, but it might cause you trouble.

I'm so sorry.

Lin Mo: "It's nothing, I just finished recording a show. Is there anything else?"

Zhang Shaohan on the other end of the phone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but her tone still carried a hint of barely perceptible urgency: "I just finished work this afternoon and saw this news. I tried calling you but couldn't get through, so—"

Lin Mo sensed her nervousness and said with a hint of amusement, "It's okay. Being able to create a CP with the pop star is just me riding on her coattails."

"Huh?" Zhang Shaohan was clearly taken aback, not understanding this later internet slang term. "炒...炒什么批?"

Lin Mo then realized what was going on and explained, "Oh, it means... basically it means spreading rumors and promoting something together."

"oh----"

Zhang Shaohan suddenly realized, then her voice carried a hint of helpless laughter, "What do you mean by 'riding the coattails'? Don't say that. Anyway, I'm just glad I didn't cause you any trouble. I'm still very sorry."

"You really don't need to apologize."

Lin Mo had already reached the parking lot and opened the car door. "But if you feel bad about it, how about you do me a favor?"

"What are you busy with? Tell me," Zhang Shaohan asked immediately.

"Take some time off these next few days and help me shoot a music video," Lin Mo said directly.

"Oh? You're releasing an album? Filming a music video...?" Zhang Shaohan was a little surprised, but quickly agreed, "I'm free these few days... um, I'm free on Sunday, is that okay?"

"Okay, I'll send you the specific time and location in a couple of days," Lin Mo said.

"Okay, no problem." Zhang Shaohan agreed readily.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mo got into his car and dialed Guo Biting's number again.

This time the call was answered even faster. Guo Biting's voice sounded even more anxious than Zhang Shaohan's, filled with obvious worry: "Lin Mo! You finally called back! I saw the news, and I really haven't told anyone about what happened between us! I don't know how Zhang Xiaoquan found out, I swear!"

Her tone was urgent, even somewhat incoherent.

Lin Mo started the car and said calmly, "It's okay, I know. He hasn't been bothering you, has he?"

Guo Biting on the other end of the phone was clearly taken aback.

She had anticipated that Lin Mo might get angry, question her, or even treat her coldly, but she didn't expect his first reaction to be concerned about whether she had been harassed.

A warm feeling mixed with complex emotions welled up in my heart.

He's so sweet.

"N-No, nothing—"

Guo Biting's voice softened involuntarily, "I blocked his contact information directly. But—I'm really sorry, your popularity is on the rise right now, and you're having these kinds of rumors about me—"

"It's nothing," Lin Mo repeated. "If you really feel bad about it, just do me a favor."

"Sure, no problem!" Guo Biting blurted out almost immediately, then realized she was being a bit too eager and added, "But... what kind of help is it? I can't do everything, you know."

Tsk, what a woman who says she can't, but whose actions speak louder than words.

Lin Mo ignored the second half of her sentence and said directly, "Come and be the female lead in my new song's music video."

"Huh?" Guo Biting was completely stunned, her voice instantly rising, "Really? I...can I do it?"

"Sure," Lin Mo said succinctly. "Are you free on Saturday?"

"Yes, yes, yes! I happen to be free recently!" Guo Biting quickly replied, afraid that Lin Mo would change his mind.

Being cast as the female lead in Lin Mo's new song MV is not only a way of repaying a favor, but also an excellent opportunity for publicity.

Given Lin Mo's current popularity and media attention, coupled with the rumors surrounding her, this music video is sure to garner a lot of attention.

She added, "I can act for free, without any payment."

"It's a deal." Lin Mo immediately agreed, overjoyed. "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

Lin Mo was afraid she would change her mind, so he was about to hang up the phone after he finished speaking.

"Wait, Lin Mo!" Guo Biting hurriedly called out to him, "Um... thank you, and... I'm sorry."

"No need to thank me or apologize. You did a great job that day. That's all for now, I'm driving."

"Okay, okay, be careful on your way."

After hanging up the phone, Guo Biting held her phone, her heart still racing.

She leaned against the bed, holding her little pink bear, recalling the stuffy attic on that rainy afternoon, her cheeks flushing red.

"Did I really...do a good job?"

Guo Biting recalled the madness of that day, one hand kneading the little pink bear, while the other hand involuntarily loosened its grip and moved downwards...

Meanwhile, Lin Mo thought for a moment and then called Lin Youhui.

"Sister Youhui, please help me contact the filming locations. I need three music videos over three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday."

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"...Lin Youhui paused for a couple of seconds, then immediately resumed her work mode, "Okay, besides the location, do we need to contact the filming crew and actors?"

"We don't need actors. Pei Ci is available tomorrow, so we can start filming. I've already contacted Guo Biting and Zhang Shaohan for Saturday and Sunday."

"???"

Lin Youhui was somewhat surprised, seemingly bewildered by her boss's bizarre actions.

But he quickly understood Lin Mo's intention, and his voice carried a hint of admiration: "Boss, you really are... born to make a living in the entertainment industry."

She used to admire Lin Mo's talent and vision.

I never expected them to be so adept at using news and public opinion...

The boss really knows how to take advantage of people.

The boss wasn't flustered at all by the scandal that broke today; instead, he immediately came up with a way to exploit it.

In a word, absolutely brilliant.

"Sister Youhui, stop praising me. Let's get on with it." Lin Mo smiled. "Also, we can start preparing for the promotion now. After the finals, HIM International Music will definitely be striking while the iron is hot and releasing albums for their newly signed artists. They'll probably be releasing cover songs, and I'll release one too."

"Understood, I will coordinate all resources and cooperate fully," Lin Youhui solemnly replied.

"By the way, boss, I got some news that Yang Zongwei, a contestant from 'Super Star Avenue,' was signed by HIM International Music after being eliminated. I heard they're producing his first solo album, which is expected to go on sale next Sunday."

"Oh?" Lin Mo looked slightly surprised.

This was beyond his expectations.

Yang Chong Wei, who was supposed to withdraw from the competition and be picked up by Warner Music, was actually signed by HIM International Music.

"When will Hsiao Ching-teng's album be released?" Lin Mo asked.

"Also next Sunday." Lin Youhui.

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Okay, that's all for now.

Lin Mo hung up the phone, feeling that fate was truly wonderful.

The star-crossed lovers are still locked in a cycle of love and hate!

On Friday, an artsy cafe in the suburbs of Taipei was booked out.

Sunlight streamed in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and the air was filled with the aroma of coffee beans.

This is the filming location for the music video "Girl".

Zeng Peici wore a simple white dress, her medium-length hair loosely tied up, revealing her fair swan neck and a pair of small dimples.

She sat on a high stool in the corner of the cafe, holding a wooden guitar that Lin Mo had handed her, and pretended to clumsily strum the strings.

She looked at Lin Mo, who was standing opposite her, singing gently to her, with a smile in her eyes.

"Girl, my story begins because of you..."

Lin Mo looked clean and handsome in a white shirt and jeans.

As he sang, he naturally walked to Zeng Peici's side, bent down and took her hand, which she was pretending to play randomly, and guided her to play a correct chord.

The camera captured Zeng Peici blushing instantly, looking down and giggling, yet unable to resist glancing up at Lin Mo's shy expression.