Huayu98: Starting with mentoring pop divas

When Li Mingyao previously visited Singapore, he always socialized within his sister Li Dongli's circle.

Thinking I didn't want to go through all that trouble, I asked Uncle Nian, who helps with errands, where there were good places to eat nearby, both in terms of food and atmosphere.

Then the old man casually recommended "Haifengyuan," a restaurant he frequented.

I was thinking of taking my son, whom I hadn't seen in a long time and who had just survived a crisis of being framed, out for a good meal to comfort him. Besides, I had just invited my son's classmate, a female classmate.

But looking at the increasingly lively surroundings... especially the various girls who appeared one after another across the street, dressed beautifully and in revealing clothes...

Oh no... He regretted asking that old man in his fifties who was dressed so flamboyantly, just to save himself the trouble!

Meanwhile, Li Shuo, sitting in the car, also noticed something was wrong. Why did the street scene in front of him look so familiar?

When you see those specific red numbers at the even-numbered alleyways you pass by…

Oh my god! What are you doing...?

You want me to invite my female classmates to dinner, and you've arranged the meal here?!

A tooth cage?!

Seeing Li Shuo's expression, Sun Yanzi instinctively spoke up.

"It's alright... Uncle probably didn't know... so he chose this place. After all, I've heard there are quite a few good restaurants around here."

"I'm sorry, it seems my dad genuinely didn't know, and probably asked some random friend... who recommended this to him."

Then an old man sitting on the seawall, wearing a floral shirt and fishing, sneezed loudly!

"Huh? How do you know about this too!?"

Li Shuo realized what was happening and looked at Sun Yanzi…

The other person rolled their eyes at him, clearly annoyed.

"You're a local...and a sophomore in college! I've heard so many engineering and science students talking about this place...! But how come you seem to know so much about 'Yalong'?! You're not even sixteen yet!"

Li Shuo's lips twitched.

"What do I know... I only heard Lin Junjie mention it during rehearsals, and then I understood by looking at this 'street scene'."

Yeah! Lin Junjie is still in the recording studio!?

Then the two of them realized they'd forgotten about that person...

However, they all tacitly ignored this matter... Sun Yanzi even made a comment.

"Then you should have less contact with Lin Junjie outside of music matters in the future... and stop staring at that 'street scene' outside."

In the recording studio of "Li Weisong Music School", a boy who was dozing off suddenly sneezed loudly!

The driver and the security guard in the car listened to the casual conversation in the back seat, smiled at each other, shook their heads, and then they arrived at their destination.

Li Mingyao went straight downstairs from the private room. The first thing he saw when he saw the clean-cut young man getting out of the car made him visibly stunned. This was his son!?

This hairstyle should never be on my son! It's neat and pleasing to the eye!

Where did that frizzy, unruly hair go?! He actually cut it himself!?

He was still a little hesitant to believe his son's sudden display of maturity on the phone.

But looking at this kid's long-lost, strikingly similar eyebrows and eyes, so much like his own...

A relieved smile appeared in Li Mingyao's eyes.

However, he didn't pay attention to his son at the moment.

He ran to open the door for Sun Yanzi and tried his best to use his height to block the colorful lights on the other side of the street.

Sun Yanzi was flattered and overwhelmed.

"Uncle, it's alright. I just told Li Shuo in the car that you must not know about Singapore. Actually, it's quite nice. The food here has always been famous in Singapore, but I've never had the chance to try it."

Upon hearing this, and seeing his son's awkward slight nod, Li Mingyao immediately nodded heartily.

"Your classmate certainly knows how to talk. Your surname is Sun, right? Come on, Little Sun, let's go upstairs to a private room. I just checked the food here, it's really good, the seafood… um?!"

Suddenly, Li Shuo hugged his father tightly, his eyes moist but he didn't say anything.

Sun Yanzi was also taken aback... but after thinking for a moment, she stopped and stopped watching quietly from the side.

Li Mingyao was also taken aback by his son's sudden action, but then, thinking about how long he hadn't seen the child and what happened yesterday, his expression softened.

He patted Li Shuo on the back.

"It's alright! It's all over... Dad's here! Hey~ Your female classmate's over there too. Move aside, I'm starving! Let's go eat!"

Li Shuo loosened his grip and murmured.

"What's wrong with hugging me for a bit? You're so smug, aren't you... Remember when you settled me in Singapore and asked me to hug you before you left? I didn't even want it... You almost cried..."

"Shut up... what nonsense are you talking about!"

Watching this interaction between father and son, Sun Yanzi found it quite novel and fun, especially considering she grew up in an environment where all her children were sisters.

Li Shuo thought to himself: My rebirth wish is to hug my dad! Achieved!

Li Mingyao also instructed his driver and company security personnel not to wait in the car, but to order whatever they wanted to eat in the lobby.

Then the adult and two children walked up the stairs to the private rooms on the second floor.

Sun Yanzi, standing next to Li Shuo, watched Li Mingyao's retreating figure...

"The hair salon owner is wrong...!"

This seemingly random sentence puzzled Li Shuo.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"My uncle looks just like Leon Lai...!"

Li Shuo was stunned for a moment... That's right, he only knew that his father was very handsome before, and there were often legends about him circulating in some places in Beijing.

Now that Sun Yanzi has said it, you have to admit, she really does have that kind of style...

Dawn, who's over 1.9 meters tall! Is that even a bit much?

Then Sun Yanzi stared blankly at Li Shuo beside her.

"Your family has great genes! But with your height, you probably won't reach your uncle's height."

Li Shuo, feeling a little uneasy under her gaze... Sister, there's something wrong with the way you're looking at me... You're talking about genes and height... What are you thinking?

"What's wrong with my height... I'm already 1.75 meters tall, okay... I still have room to grow... Besides, why do I have to be that tall..."

Sun Yanzi's mention of it reminded him that his height had never reached 1.8 meters... He wondered if the system would offer any rewards for that.

Once the door to the private room closed, the outside world seemed to fall silent.

The round table was already fully occupied.

Satay skewers sizzle with oil, cereal shrimp are golden and crispy, steamed fish rests on scallions, and water spinach is full of wok hei (wok aroma).

The real "main dish" was the two Sri Lankan crabs, one red and one black, in the center of the plate. Their shells were plump, their claws were thick, and with the sauce, they took up almost half the table.

This is the top-of-the-line seafood at the local seafood stall. The waiter specially introduced that each one is a super-sized "crab" weighing over four pounds!

The sauce was still simmering slightly, and the complex aroma of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors wafted right up to your face.

"Haha, have a seat!"

Li Mingyao waved his hand.

"It's just the three of us, and there's only one rule: no small talk, no serving food, and absolutely no politeness! Especially you, little grandson, you're too skinny! You all better eat as much as you want!"

As expected, Li Shuo was "unreserved." He picked up his tools and first removed a plump pepper crab claw, but instead of putting it in his own bowl, he flicked his wrist, and the snow-white crab meat fell into his father's plate.

"I just said no serving food!" Li Mingyao glared.

"This isn't a dish to offer as a toast," Li Shuo said slowly, his hands still busy as he prepared a large crab claw with chili sauce. "This is to honor the elderly."

"Hey?!" Li Mingyao's voice suddenly rose.

"Your father is in his prime! How dare you say I'm old?"

Seeing his father's feigned seriousness, Li Shuo lowered his head and smiled... It's so good to be back.

Seeing that Li Shuo had also put a piece in her dish, Sun Yanzi was puzzled.

"Then what is this you gave me?"

Li Shuo grinned.

"You wish! What you're calling 'love for the young,' junior sister!"

Sun Yanzi tried hard to suppress the urge to punch the cheeky-looking boy, but at the same time, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The slight tension I felt just moments ago vanished instantly.

She felt relieved, and used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of crab meat soaked in spicy sauce and put it in her mouth.

The sweet, slightly spicy, and fresh taste exploded in her mouth, causing her eyes to narrow suddenly. She couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm" and nodded vigorously at Li Shuo.

The dinner table then truly became lively.

Li Mingyao had originally planned to have a drink with Li Shuo, but seeing Sun Yanzi, he gave up and asked what kind of drink they would like.

Li Shuo saw through his father's thoughts...

"When I came up here, I saw that this shop had medicinal wine. Could you have a little bit and let me try some too?"

"Little Sun doesn't mind, does he?"

Sun Yanzi quickly waved her hand.

"It's alright. My father sometimes drinks a little when we eat at home. Uncle, please feel free to do as you please."

The waiter handed over a wine list, which listed several homemade medicinal wines in traditional Chinese characters.

Li Mingyao had barely glanced at it before Li Shuo, who hadn't even spoken yet, naturally turned to the side, pointed to the description of the medicinal ingredients below, and started rambling on!

"Dad, this... oh no, at your age, you have a lot of social engagements and often sit for long periods, so your back is very prone to stiffness. Look at this, it's made with Eucommia ulmoides, Morinda officinalis, and Cistanche deserticola. This is the best thing for you, mainly because it strengthens muscles and bones and dispels cold from the waist and legs."

Then her fingertip moved to another one: "This one contains goji berries, red dates, and astragalus, which nourish qi and blood. It's suitable to drink a little when you feel tired or have trouble sleeping. However, since you have a lot of internal heat, you should only have a small taste of this."

……..

Li Shuo recounted the symptoms as if they were his own, and some of them were exactly the same as those he had personally experienced.

Li Mingyao initially found it interesting, but the more he listened, the more suspicious he became.

How come this kid knows so much about the unspeakable "bitterness" of men his age?

Just then, Sun Yanzi, who had been listening quietly, suddenly blinked.

How did the scene before her turn into two middle-aged men, one pulling the other along as if imparting health and wellness tips?

"Li Shuo, why...why do you seem so familiar with these 'middle-aged people' and feel uncomfortable about them?"

Li Shuo's eloquent speech came to an abrupt halt.

Yes…how does he know so much about things that happen to middle-aged people…?