Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

"ha?"

Zeng Peici's chopsticks fell to the ground with a "clatter," making a crisp sound.

She remained frozen in the chair, as if she had been taken to a standstill.

"Meet...meet what?! Ah Mo, what...what do you mean by meeting?"

"Our parents have met, and we've been dating for almost half a year. I feel the time is right; it's time to walk down the aisle. I think..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Zeng Peici jumped up from her chair like a tabby cat whose tail had been stepped on, frantically interrupting Lin Mo.

Her pretty face flushed red at a visible speed, rising all the way to the base of her ears.

"Amo, calm down! How...how could you do this?!"

She was both ashamed and anxious, and tears were almost in her eyes.

"I...I just said we should keep our relationship a secret for now, so it wouldn't affect my work! How...how could you jump straight to marrying me?!"

Looking at Lin Mo's face, which held such shocking words with such seriousness, Zeng Peici felt a jumble of thoughts, a mix of panic and confusion, and a touch of sweetness.

Isn't Amo being... a little too responsible?

Zeng Peici, who hadn't even officially graduated yet, had no idea about marriage.

Although she truly enjoyed every day she spent with Lin Mo, the leap of getting married and meeting his parents was simply too big for her.

"I...I'm full! I'm going to take a shower first!"

Zeng Peici fled in panic, leaving only a lonely pair of chopsticks on the floor.

The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom and lasted for more than half an hour.

When Zeng Peici came out after changing into her pajamas, her hair still wet and wrapped in a towel, the restaurant had already been cleaned up by Lin Mo.

Zeng Peici dawdled into the living room, sat down next to Lin Mo, and whispered:

"Amo, about that... meeting the parents..."

"I'm serious, I'm not making this up." Lin Mo's eyes were calm.

"Oh, I know you're serious." Zeng Peici lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer.

"But it's still too fast."

"Besides, your career is on the rise right now, and I feel like I'm being selfish, only thinking about my own feelings..."

She was rambling, but what she really meant was: It's too fast, no way.

Lin Mo didn't say anything and continued watching TV.

His calm reaction only made Zeng Peici feel worse.

A strong sense of shame welled up inside me.

Clearly... clearly, it was I who initially "clung" to him.

She was the one who was "tricked" into going home by a bowl of beef noodles, and ended up sleeping with him for almost half a year without realizing it. Now, she's the one backing down because he wants to take responsibility, and even trying to hide their relationship...

This made her feel like a bad woman who wanted to have her cake and eat it too!

To soothe his own guilt, or rather, to make amends to Lin Mo.

That night, Zeng Peici, who was supposed to go to an acting class early the next morning, put in extra effort.

He used almost all the knowledge he had learned from Lin Mo, as well as all the knowledge he had secretly gleaned on his own...

Early the next morning.

Zeng Peici got up with a sore back and dark circles under her eyes, and forced herself to go to the acting class she had signed up for, which was taught by the "Golden Horse Award-winning Best Supporting Actress".

Lin Mo had nothing else to do, so he arrived at the CTV building ahead of time.

That's right, the variety show "Guess Guess Guess" was also produced and broadcast by Formosa Television.

A top-rated program produced by Wang Weizhong, Zhan Renxiong, and Ye Xinru, and hosted by Wu Zongxian.

Lin Mo comes to "Super Star Avenue" every week, but it's in the same studio with the same routine.

He's never actually appeared on any other variety shows.

However, the staff definitely knew Lin Mo, and some of the female assistants were quite familiar with him.

Upon hearing that Lin Mo was there to record "Guess Guess Guess", they took Lin Mo to the show's exclusive guest game room.

I also casually mentioned that some people had already arrived inside.

Just as Lin Mo was curiously about who had arrived earlier than him, his female assistant received a phone call and hurriedly left.

To be honest, the staff at the TV station have already demystified celebrities; they're just like ordinary people.

Sometimes they're not even as good as ordinary people.

Just imagine working overtime at the company and you'll be able to relate.

Lin Mo arrived quite early.

He pushed open the door to the guest lounge, which was much larger than the contestant lounge of "Super Star Avenue".

Sofa, coffee table, dedicated dressing table, and a row of clothes racks.

However, it was quiet at the moment, and no one was in sight.

Lin Mo didn't pay any attention. He walked to the chair in front of the dressing table, sat down, took out his phone, played a few rounds of Snake, and then got really bored.

If I could play a couple of rounds of Honor of Kings or a few rounds of shovel at this time, it would be a good way to pass the time, right?

What does Lin Mo do when he's bored?

I either need to work on the script, or... write songs.

Lin Mo happened to see a pink pen and several sheets of white paper on the dressing table in front of him.

This morning, some melodic fragments were indeed swirling in my mind, so I took this opportunity to organize them.

He picked up his pen and started writing rapidly.

Anyone who frequently writes knows that when you're deep in thought, your hands tend to fidget.

Either twirl the pen, or... subconsciously put the pen cap or the end of the pen in your mouth.

Lin Mo belongs to the latter category.

He was writing at the transition point of a key section when the melody caught in his mind for a moment, and he needed to find a smoother chord progression.

He frowned slightly, unconsciously biting the end of the pink ballpoint pen between his teeth, his eyes fixed on the paper, completely unaware of the commotion behind him.

Until a cold female voice rang out behind him:

"Is my pen...tasty?"

Lin Mo snapped back to reality, pulling himself out of his thoughts.

He opened his mouth and turned his head away.

What comes into view is a pair of slender legs, encased in black stockings with delicate lace trim.

The sock cuffs gently curve above the knee.

Above the stockings was a black satin ribbon tied with a bow, connecting to the red plaid skirt.

Above that is a school uniform jacket with a British style.

Her chest heaved with her emotions, and her long, slightly wavy hair was loose.

At this moment, her beautiful big eyes were slightly narrowed, her gaze fixed on the pen in his hand and the end of the pen he had just bitten.

Lin Mo paused for a second, then recognized the face.

Oh, it's her.

"Invisible Wings," "Aurora," and many other well-known songs.

She is also the lead actress in "Romantic Princess", Zhang Shaohan.

Lin Mo subconsciously smacked his lips, and his lips seemed to actually taste the sweetness of some kind of fruit lip balm.

He casually replied:

"good."

This answer left Zhang Shaohan speechless.

She was actually quite angry.

I just went to the restroom, which took less than ten minutes.

How come when I got back, my most beloved pink limited edition ballpoint pen, which I kept on my vanity, was taken by a strange man...?

It's in your mouth?