Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

The two rooms on the second floor are adjacent to each other and share a bathroom at the end of the corridor. The layout is simple and convenient.

Liu Xiang placed the suitcase and instrument case at Liang Jingru's door and said with a smile, "Go inside and unpack. Just call me if you need any help."

"Great job, Brother Liu Xiang is such a nice guy!" Fish Leong thanked him again.

Her eyebrows were curved, and her dimples were deep, which made Liu Xiang's heart soften a little.

By the time Fish Leong finished tidying up the room, dinner downstairs was ready.

Grandma Chen was especially happy today and prepared a table full of dishes. In addition to her signature Minnan braised dishes, there were also pan-fried ribbonfish, mushroom and chicken stir-fry, and garlic water spinach, all of which were authentic Chinese dishes. The aroma filled the entire courtyard.

Everyone sat around a small round table, with Grandma Chen and Sister Zhu on one side, and Liu Xiang and Fish Leong on the other. The atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.

During the meal, Sister Zhu started the conversation, smiling as she asked Liu Xiang, "Malaysia is quite far away, and you're from the mainland, so you must know about the entertainment industry in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, right? Have there been a lot of great songs and TV dramas released recently? I heard from a friend that there's a singer from the mainland named Na Ying who sings really well!"

Liu Xiang immediately became interested. In the late 1990s, the entertainment industry in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong was booming, with many excellent works and a wealth of talent. He cleared his throat and immediately said with a smile, "That's amazing. It's very lively now. If we're just talking about singers, Na Ying's 'Conquer' is incredibly popular. Everyone is singing it on the streets."

"There's also the Yu Quan duo, whose songs 'The Most Beautiful' and 'Cold to the End' have particularly catchy melodies that young people love to listen to; Tian Zhen's 'The Strong Rose' is also very powerful and uplifting to listen to."

"As for TV dramas, 'The Legend of the White Snake,' 'Swordsman,' and 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' all have excellent reputations, and many people around me watch them."

He spoke eloquently and logically, and Sister Zhu and Grandma Chen listened with great interest, nodding in approval repeatedly!

Liang Jingru looked shy. Liu Xiang looked at her and couldn't help but laugh, saying, "You're so talented and hardworking. You'll definitely become as popular as them in the future. Maybe your songs will spread throughout the Chinese-speaking world and eventually everyone will be able to sing them."

Liu Xiang was telling the truth, but Liang Jingru thought he was just trying to comfort her. She smiled shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said, "Brother Liu Xiang, you flatter me too much. I just want to sing well and hope that more people will like my songs."

"That day will definitely come!" Liu Xiang said with certainty. He knew that in a few years, Fish Leong would become a sensation with her song "Courage," and then continue to produce excellent works, firmly establishing herself as the queen of love songs. Her songs have been passed down for generations and have influenced an entire generation. This achievement alone is not something that just anyone can achieve.

Seeing that the two were getting along well, Sister Zhu chimed in, "Jingru, why don't you sing us a couple of lines now? We'd love to hear your beautiful voice and get a taste of what a future superstar will be like!"

Grandma Chen chimed in with a smile, "Yes, Jingru, sing a couple of lines! Grandma would love to hear you sing too. You must be an amazing singer!"

Fish Leong felt a little embarrassed by what the two said, and her cheeks turned even redder, but she did not refuse. She cleared her throat and began to sing softly. She sang Wakin Chau's "Heartbreaker". Her voice was clear and soft, with a unique gentleness. She sang with great emotion. Although there was no accompaniment throughout the song, it still warmed people's hearts. After the song was finished, the courtyard was quiet.

Only a few seconds later, Sister Zhu and Grandma Chen reacted, clapping and cheering. Sister Zhu exclaimed excitedly, "It's beautiful! So beautiful! Jingru, your singing skills are definitely good enough to win a championship! You'll definitely become a big star in the future!"

Liu Xiang clapped along, secretly nodding in approval. She was indeed born to sing; such a young age and such a distinctive voice, with such strong emotional resonance—it was hard for her not to be famous. Liang Jingru, embarrassed by the praise, quickly waved her hand and whispered, "I didn't sing well; there are still many things I need to improve."

Not long after, the group started talking about Hong Kong's return to China in 97. Liang Jingru said that the Chinese community in her hometown was also paying close attention to the event. Everyone was happy about Hong Kong's return. The group chatted enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was very lively until it got dark, when they went back to their rooms to rest.

The nights in Penang are exceptionally quiet, free from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are only the chirping of insects in the courtyard and the rustling of coconut leaves in the wind. A faint fragrance of flowers wafts in the air, bringing a sense of peace to the heart.

Liu Xiang returned to her room and first checked the doors and windows to make sure the markings hadn't been altered. She then touched the dagger under her pillow before feeling a little relieved.

He recalled his conversation with Liang Jingru during the day and felt a pang of emotion. It was truly a strange coincidence that he had met the future queen of love songs in a foreign land. She was still so young and adorable, a stark contrast to her later composed and dignified stage presence, yet each possessed her own unique charm.

He sat in the room for a while, feeling a bit sticky, so he picked up his change of clothes and prepared to take a shower in the bathroom at the end of the corridor. The bathroom, shared by the two rooms, was small but clean and tidy, with shiny tiles. Inside, there was an old-fashioned water heater and basic toiletries, all prepared in advance by Sister Zhu.

Liu Xiang turned on the water heater, and after the water heated up, she took off her clothes and started taking a shower.

After showering, he dried himself with a towel, wrapped only a bath towel around his waist, and carried a change of clothes in his hand. He opened the bathroom door and walked out. The hallway was lit with warm yellow light, and the light was soft. He hadn't gone two steps when he heard the door of the next room creak open. Liang Jingru was carrying a basin containing her change of clothes and toiletries, clearly also coming to the bathroom to take a shower.

The two bumped into each other unexpectedly in the middle of the corridor. Their eyes met, and they were both stunned for a moment.

Liang Jingru thought Liu Xiang should have already rested before she dared to come out to take a shower. She didn't expect to bump into him so coincidentally. What made her heart race even faster was that Liu Xiang was only wearing a bath towel, and his upper body was completely naked. When the warm yellow light shone on his upper body, it clearly outlined his smooth and firm muscle lines.

Liu Xiang had clearly defined eight-pack abs, strong and powerful arm muscles, broad shoulders and a narrow waist, exuding a particularly masculine strength that contrasted sharply with his kind face.

This was the first time in her life that Fish Leong had seen a man's body so closely, especially a man with such a great physique as Liu Xiang. Instantly, her cheeks turned as red as a ripe pink apple, her heart pounded as if it were about to jump out of her throat, and her eyes involuntarily glanced down before hurriedly looking away, not daring to look any longer, her hands tightly gripping the washbasin in her hands.

Her breathing became rapid, and her heart fluttered inexplicably, as if a little deer was running wildly inside her, leaving her speechless.