Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

The next afternoon.

The recording site of "Super Star Avenue".

Lin Mo and Zeng Peici are separate individuals.

As one of the top twelve contestants of the Starlight Gang, Lin Mo arrived at the backstage waiting area early.

He sat with Yang Zongwei, Lin Youjia, and others at the chief selection table.

About half an hour later, the eight challengers, guided by staff, entered through another passage and were seated in the rest area on the other side.

Lin Mo's gaze passed over the staff and landed on the tall figure in the white dress.

After Lin Mo's encouragement last night, she is no longer nervous at all.

She even secretly winked at Lin Mo when no one was looking.

but.

When Zeng Peici's gaze shifted to Liu Mingfeng, who was sitting at the end of the Starlight Gang's chief selection process.

That look in his eyes... how should I put it...

Murderous!

Liu Mingfeng clearly also sensed the hostile gaze.

He turned his head and met Zeng Peici's fighting gaze.

He paused, his face filled with confusion.

Who is this?

Do I know her?

Why are you looking at me like that?

He scratched his head, unable to recall when he had offended this person.

After a while, the recording of the program officially began.

"Welcome back to 'Super Star Avenue', everyone!"

Host Tao Zi walked onto the stage with a bright smile:

"Today is our special event—the Great Demon King Challenge!"

"We have eight incredibly strong challengers who will be taking on our Star Gang members one-on-one!"

She paused, then raised her voice:

"These challengers are no pushovers! Some are professional singers who have released albums, some are seasoned performers with years of experience, and some... well, we'll keep you in suspense for now!"

A burst of expectant applause erupted from the audience.

Tao Zi began by introducing today's judging panel:

"Let's welcome today's judges—Mr. Yuan Weiren! Mr. Zheng Jianguo! and Mr. Xiaochong!"

Three familiar faces stood up to greet them.

"And, two special guests—"

"Professor Huang Licheng! And Professor Shi Rencheng!"

The applause grew even louder.

Lin Mo looked toward the judges' panel.

There's no need to elaborate on the previous ones. Lin Mo's impression of Huang Licheng is that he's Huang Lixing's older brother, the one who sang "Sound Wave".

And Shi Rencheng...

This is a true gold-medal lyricist.

Wang Xinling's "Big Sleep", Liu Ruoying's "Later", and S.H.E's upcoming "Chinese"... are all his works.

"Alright, the competition officially begins!" Tao Zi announced loudly, "Let's welcome our first challenger—"

......

The first five challengers were indeed quite strong.

There are bar singers with deep voices and skilled music students.

However, those who made it to the top twelve in the Super Star Awards were no pushovers.

After five matches, they successfully defended their title in all of them.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly tense.

"Next up is our sixth challenger of the day—" Tao Zi looked at her cue cards, "Zeng Peici!"

The stage lights shone on the aisle, and Zeng Peici walked out from there.

The white dress looked fresh and elegant under the lights. Her height of 1.73 meters and the light makeup style adjusted according to Lin Mo's suggestion made her stand out to many viewers.

Wow, that's so tall!

"She's good-looking!"

"She has such a refreshing aura..."

Zeng Peici walked onto the stage and bowed slightly to the judges and the audience.

"Pei Ci is the champion of the Taipei National University of the Arts campus singing competition, that's amazing! Tell us what you're going to challenge today..." Tao Zi asked with a smile.

Zeng Peici's gaze swept over the Starlight Gang's selection of the chief, then he raised his hand and pointed without hesitation at Liu Mingfeng, who was at the very end:

"I want to challenge Liu Mingfeng."

The camera immediately zoomed in on Liu Mingfeng.

He looked completely bewildered.

Oh no, she's really after me.

"Come on up, Mingfeng," Taozi called out.

Liu Mingfeng walked onto the stage in a daze, stood opposite Zeng Peici, and still had a look on his face as if to say, "What did I do to offend you?"

"Here comes the classic moment!" Tao Zi, always eager for drama, exclaimed, "Pre-match trash talk! Pei Ci, you want to go first?"

Zeng Peici picked up the microphone almost without thinking, faced the camera, and said, word by word:

"I think that when it comes to acting, it's not about whoever shouts the loudest that's right."

"puff--"

On the judges' panel, Yuan Weiren and Zheng Jianguo couldn't help but burst out laughing at the same time.

Why does this sound so familiar?

On the side of choosing the chief, Lin Youjia nudged Lin Mo next to her and lowered her voice:

"Brother Mo, could this girl be your fan, here to get revenge for you?"

Lin Mo remained expressionless, merely shaking his head with a slight smile.

Lin Youjia looked incredulous: "That's exactly what you said to Liu Mingfeng last time..."

"It's just a coincidence," Lin Mo said casually.

On stage, Liu Mingfeng's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

He finally remembered!

These were the words Lin Mo used to retort to him last time!

Dead memories are starting to attack me!

Liu Mingfeng was furious, but he dared not speak recklessly like he did last time.

The experience of being humiliated by Lin Mo last time is still fresh in my mind.

He hesitated for a long time, and finally could only stubbornly say:

"The first five challengers who came today didn't win, and you won't be an exception!"

A few soft laughs rang out from the audience.

Tao Zi quickly took control: "Okay, the atmosphere's getting tense! So, Pei Ci, what song are you going to perform today?"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Peici's gaze seemed to casually sweep over Lin Mo, who was standing at the top of the selection table.

It happened in an instant, and even the camera didn't capture it.

She picked up the microphone, her voice clear:

"The name of this song is 'A Little Happiness'."

"A Little Happiness?" Tao Zi raised an eyebrow. "I haven't heard this song before. Is it your original composition?"

"no."

"Oh? Whose work is that?"

Zeng Peici blinked: "It's a secret."

"Oh—" Taozi drawled, a meaningful smile spreading across her face. "There's a story behind this! Okay, then the stage is yours!"

As the lights dimmed.

A spotlight shone on Zeng Peici.

A clear and gentle guitar sound began to play.

Zeng Peici closed her eyes, gripped the microphone tightly, and swayed gently to the rhythm.

She remembered what Lin Mo had said when he taught her to sing this song—

Imagine you're singing to someone you like.

She opened her eyes and began to sing:

I heard raindrops falling on the green grass.

I heard the school bell ringing in the distance.

But I didn't hear your voice.

Call my name earnestly...

Her sweet voice carried the shyness and sincerity unique to young girls.

There were no high notes, no fancy vocal runs.

It's a clean and simple song, telling a story about unrequited love, missed opportunities, and "a little bit of luck."

The audience gradually quieted down.

The audience was transported back to that innocent era by the song.

Watching Zeng Peici sing on stage, it was as if an innocent girl was murmuring about her shy, blushing crush.

"[Perhaps at the time, they were busy smiling and crying]"

Busy chasing shooting stars in the sky

People naturally forget

Who has been silently guarding the place through wind and rain...?