Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

He hung up on Su Wanyi.

A knowing smile appeared on Liu Xiang's lips.

While the entertainment parties and record company collaborations in Macau were certainly tempting, he already had a clearer plan in mind.

His newly unlocked singing proficiency skill was churning with countless classic melodies in his mind.

There's a promising talent right in front of us. Instead of trying to find unknown connections in Macau, we should polish this rough gem, Liang Jingru, into a fine piece of jade.

The entertainment market in Malaysia is far less developed than in China, and the Chinese music scene here is practically a blue ocean waiting to be explored.

Let Liang Jingru establish herself here first, accumulate enough fame and works, and then bring her back to China, which will coincide with the upcoming golden boom period of the mainland music scene.

"Brother Liu Xiang, have some water."

Liang Jingru walked over with a glass of cooled warm water, her eyes still showing the lingering fear and dependence she had felt when she returned from the port.

"Was Boss Su's call just now to urge you to return to Macau?"

"There is a collaboration offer, but there's no rush." ​​Liu Xiang took the water glass and replied, "I plan to stay in Malaysia for a while longer, so I'm not in a hurry to leave."

After saying that, he reached out his hand and grabbed the other person's hand.

Liang Jingru suddenly raised her head.

"Really? But...didn't you say you still had things to do back home?"

"There's something to do, but there's no rush." ​​Liu Xiang raised her hand and brushed her hair aside, several melodies that suited her voice already flashing through her mind.

"You won the championship, don't you want more people to hear your songs?"

"I'll write songs for you, help you release albums, make a name for yourself in Malaysia first, and then take you back to China to try your luck in the Chinese music scene, okay?"

The little girl's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She never imagined that Liu Xiang would not only clear away the obstacles in the competition and protect her from being bullied, but also keep her dream in mind.

She clutched Liu Xiang's clothes, nodded vigorously, and said in a choked voice, "Okay, I'll listen to whatever Brother Liu Xiang says."

As evening fell, Lin Zhu arrived carrying a large bag of seafood and ingredients. She had changed out of the black clothes she wore during the operation and was now wearing a loose cotton-linen shirt.

With her long hair loosely tied back, she transformed back into the charming and cheerful guesthouse owner, Sister Zhu.

However, there was a hint of complexity in her gaze as she looked at Liu Xiang, a complexity she herself was unaware of.

"Celebrating our victory over Black Shark, and also celebrating the triumph of our champion young singer!"

Lin Zhu put the ingredients in the kitchen and smiled as she waved the coconut wine in her hand.

"I specially brought the most authentic local coconut wine; we're not leaving until we're drunk tonight."

Liu Xiang rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen, and Liang Jingru followed her in to help.

Lin Zhu leaned against the kitchen doorway, watching Liu Xiang skillfully handle the ingredients, her movements swift and efficient as she tossed and stirred them.

His profile looked exceptionally handsome under the warm yellow light.

A pang of sadness welled up in my heart.

Having worked undercover for so many years, she had witnessed the wickedness of human nature and had never been moved by anyone.

But unfortunately, in this mission, they were brought down by this man from China.

When he is ruthless and decisive, his eyes are cold and sharp, yet he is very protective and gentle towards those around him.

However, the tenderness in his eyes was never for her.

A sumptuous dinner was soon served.

There was Chinese-style braised pork and scrambled eggs with tomatoes made by Liu Xiang, as well as boiled shrimp and curry crab brought by Lin Zhu.

There's also Nyonya kueh, a local specialty.

A table full of food, the aroma filling the air.

The three sat around the table, opened a coconut wine, and after drinking it, they were quite strong.

After a few drinks, both women's cheeks flushed, and their eyes became slightly tipsy.

"Liu Xiang, thank you so much this time."

Lin Zhu raised her glass, a hint of emotion welling up in her eyes.

"Without you, we couldn't have taken down Black Shark so easily. I'd like to toast you."

"It's been a pleasure working with you, Officer Lin." Liu Xiang clinked glasses with her, tilted her head back and drank half a glass, her tone full of approval.

"Your skills and adaptability are also better than many people I've met."

Lin Zhu smiled, finished her drink, and then poured herself another glass.

She just kept drinking, one glass after another.

Fish Leong also drank quite a bit, and her cheeks were very red.

Their eyes remained fixed on each other.

From helping her keep her eligibility to compete, to standing up for her in the alley and teaching Manager Wang a lesson.

They then went to the port and, disregarding the danger, captured the black shark.

This man was like a ray of light, shining into her originally ordinary life and taking root in her heart.

They drank until late at night, finishing all the food on the table and emptying three bottles of coconut wine.

Lin Zhu stood up, supporting herself on the table, her steps slightly unsteady.

"I've had too much to drink, I'm going back to my room."

Her voice was somewhat hoarse.

His gaze lingered on Liu Xiang's face for a few seconds before finally looking away.

Then, she turned and walked towards the door.

"I send you."

Liu Xiang stood up and helped her up, touching her arm.

Lin Zhu's body stiffened slightly, but she did not push him away.

The two slowly walked to the door of Lin Zhu's room next door.

Lin Zhu leaned against the door frame, looked up at Liu Xiang, and the alcohol made her feel hot. The words she had been keeping in her heart almost slipped out.

But seeing the polite distance in Liu Xiang's eyes, she ultimately swallowed her words.

She just smiled and said, "Thank you, Liu Xiang. Get some rest."

"Good night."

Liu Xiang nodded, watched her close the door, and then turned and walked back.

Back in the living room, the lights were still on, and Liang Jingru was still sitting on the sofa, not having gone back to her room.

She looked up and saw Liu Xiang walking over, her cheeks flushed.

The admiration in her eyes was impossible to hide.

She tugged at his sleeve gently, like a docile kitten.

"Brother Liu Xiang".

Her voice grew softer and softer, with a slight hoarseness from the alcohol, and a hint of desperate courage.

"I don't want to go back to my room."

Liu Xiang's heart skipped a beat.

He crouched down, looked into her eyes, and said, "Jingru, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know." Liang Jingru nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her cheeks, and reached out to hug his neck.

Then, she buried her face in his neck and cried, "I've liked you ever since you stood up for me at the hotel."

"Brother Liu Xiang, I like you. I want to follow you. No matter where you go, I will follow you."

His breath fell on her neck, and the little girl's body pressed against his chest.

The aroma of coconut-scented alcohol, along with her unique sweet scent, instantly shattered all of Liu Xiang's restraint.

He reached out and hugged her, then lowered his head and kissed her...

Night was falling.

The lights in the guesthouse dimmed, leaving only a room full of tenderness and affection.

In the next room, Lin Zhu woke up thirsty in the middle of the night and got up to go to the living room to get some water.

She had just stepped into the hallway when she heard faint noises coming from the next room.

And there was Liang Jingru's voice, trembling with tears.

Her steps froze instantly. She leaned against the cold wall, the water glass in her hand icy cold.

She had been an invincible undercover agent for so many years and had never lost anything, but this time, it seemed that she had lost completely.

She stood against the wall for a long time until the noise in the room gradually subsided, then quietly turned around and went back to her room, where she spent the entire night without sleep.